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The Bad News Bears made more sense to me after I played baseball when I was young. I was put on a T-ball team that seemed to be assembled from the kids nobody else wanted, and we were terrible. We never got great, but we improved and somehow eventually managed to win a few games, and got the award we were dreaming of. That was enough to make us feel like champions. When I later watched the Bears, probably on VHS or cable, I could relate to being part of a team that was bad but still worth playing for. Support the Retroist on Patreon On the show, I talk about how The Bad News Bears was made and the people who brought it to the screen. I spend time on Bill Lancaster's screenplay and Michael Ritchie's work with the young cast. I also look at the film's unusual music, its reception, and the other versions that followed it. As usual, I pulled out my local newspapers to see what was happening when the movie opened in 1976. The Bad News Bears remains one of my favorite sports movies because it understands how strange youth sports can be. The kids behave like kids, the adults frequently make everything worse, and Walter Matthau never tries to make Buttermaker more respectable than he is. The film does not need a conventional victory to make you feel good about the Bears. What they accomplish together is maybe even better.
Step back into the unsettling world of the 1990s, when videotapes and one-hour photo labs could hide terrifying secrets. In Story 1, two video-store employees discover a mysterious VHS containing footage of their own lives, while Story 2 follows a photo technician who notices a disturbing pattern in a customer's photographs. Turn down the lights, put on your headphones, and enjoy these two chilling stories, then subscribe for more frightening videos and follow the podcast wherever you listen.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/its_just_creepyStory Credits:►Sent in to https://www.justcreepy.net/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:01:28 Story 100:52:52 Story 2Music by:►'Decoherence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auBusiness inquiries:►creepydc13@gmail.com#scarystories #horrorstories #1990s
Welcome to this episode of Monday Night Project, this week we cover WWF Superstars from May 25th 1991 where we will see :- Jim Evans vs. Mr. Perfect (w/Bobby Heenan) Tugboat vs. Warren Bianchi Col. Mustafa (w/Gen. Adnan & Sgt. Slaughter) vs. George Anderson Bret Hart vs. Gary Wilde Buck Zumhofe & Red Tyler vs. The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) (w/Jimmy Hart) The Mountie (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Ricky Rice Al Burke & Bob Bradley vs. The Rockers (Marty Jannetty & Shawn Michaels) Ko-fi.com/memphiscast to buy the show a coffee Patreon.com/memphiscast & youtube.com/@memphiscast as we convert VHS to PC, its free to join and you might see something you've never seen before You can watch the show https://www.patreon.com/MemphisCast/posts/wwf-superstars-161669897?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Hop into the Way Back Machine as this week on GENZ/X™, JM & Braxton take us to Halloween 2010 and May of 1982! First up, The Walking Dead, starring Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, and Lauren Cohan. Next, the guys visit 1982 and the release of Star Wars on VHS, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison […] The post 016 GENZ/X | I Gotta Bad Feeling About Carl appeared first on The LEFT Show.
Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Arnold Schwarzenegger. A new season is on the horizon and the hosts are going to have to get a lot more buff if they want to survive until the end. Patrick debates taking steroids, but decides to use chiclets instead. Joe learns quickly that pumping iron has nothing to do with taking multi-vitamins. Lev is happy with his body and doesn't give in to the peer pressure from this season's celebrity. And just who is the podcast following this season? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in July 2026. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. 'Hercules in New York' is available on DVD & Blu-ray (I would have assumed VHS too) at: https://www.amazon.com/Hercules-New-York-Arnold-Stang/dp/B00004XMSC/ Music from "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" by Daft Punk Artwork from BJ West quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, arnold, schwarzenegger, governor, hercules, new, york, terminator, old, pan am, greek, mythology, hades
Aunty Donna's Mark Bonanno joins us to chat analogue horror, obscure VHS boardgames, and recap the unrecappable: a mysterious 2016 ARG called "CH/SS".Follow Spooko on Insta: @_spooko_Join the Feel Bad Club on our discord: https://discord.gg/mJAJYCChGyAnd if you're keen for more Peach and Shag, check out our OTHER pod (it's about Gordon Ramsay): @peachandshagsnightmaremethodOh, and pls drop a review if you've been listening for a while!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parole intraducibili | Spendieren Sie einen Cafè (1€)? Donate a coffee (1€)? https://ko-fi.com/italiano Livello A2 - #language #grammar #vocabularyLearn italian with an easy but interesting crime story - take a look at Luisa's murder mistery on Amazon: Gianduiotti e Delitti, i misteriosi casi del Commissario DalmassoAlcune parole italiane intraducibili nelle altre lingue – Parte 1 Buongiorno cari amici e amanti dell'italiano e benvenuti al nuovo episodio di Tulip. Oggi vi voglio spiegare il significato di alcune parole italiane che non si possono tradurre in altre lingue o che sono comunque difficili da tradurre, ma che se riuscirete a usarle vi renderanno dei veri italiani.Cominciamo con la prima: Allora.Questa parola l'avrete sicuramente sentita milioni di volte. Ha tre diversi significati. Vediamoli insieme. Allora si può usare per iniziare un discorso, per prendere tempo.Per esempio: „ Allora, che compiti abbiamo per la prossima lezione?“ – „Allora oggi devo andare a fare la spesa, poi stirare le camicie e preparare la cena“. La possiamo usare per prendere tempo quando stiamo pensando, riflettendo su cosa dire o fare....- The full transcript of this Episode (and excercises for many of the grammar episodes) is available via "Luisa's learn Italian Premium", Premium is no subscription and does not incur any recurring fees. You can just shop for the materials you need or want and shop per piece. Prices start at 0.20 Cent (i. e. Eurocent). - das komplette Transcript / die Show-Notes zu allen Episoden (und Übungen zu vielen der Grammatik Episoden) sind über Luisa's Podcast Premium verfügbar. Den Shop mit allen Materialien zum Podcast finden Sie unterhttps://premium.il-tedesco.itLuisa's Podcast Premium ist kein Abo - sie erhalten das jeweilige Transscript/die Shownotes sowie zu den Grammatik Episoden Übungen die Sie "pro Stück" bezahlen (ab 20ct). https://premium.il-tedesco.itMehr info unter www.il-tedesco.it bzw. https://www.il-tedesco.it/premiumMore information on www.il-tedesco.it or via my shop https://www.il-tedesco.it/premium
This week Jonathan and Jaime review House of the Dragon S03E04 Tumbleton and Silo S03E02 It's All Good.Just WatchSam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park' Star, Dies at 78Daredevil star Wai Ching Ho dies at 82States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Defying DOJDavid and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal' Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. TakeoverWriters Guild Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. MergerJudge Denies Preliminary Injunction in Paramount-Warner Bros. Consumer LawsuitDC Comics Reveals New Rules That Ban Shops Over Price GougingRobert Pattinson's Return in The Batman: Part 2 Delayed Again, Now Arriving 2028Mando and Grogu Take Flight in LEGO Star Wars: The MandalorianNetflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season - EngadgetConformity Gate - WikipediaThe Doomies | Official Trailer | Disney+President Curtis | July 26 @ 11:30pm | adult swimi didn't know you could make a movie like thisRE-EDITING the OBI-WAN VS. DARTH VADER Duel from A NEW HOPEHosts: Jonathan Kuehlein, Jaime Lopez Jr.Audio production: Jonathan Suzuki-CookVoice Over: Mike VinakmensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome back to another edition of the UK's number one and only Memphis wrestling related podcast, Memphis Continental Wrestling Cast. On this week's show we cover July 18th 1987 Memphis Wrestling where we will see:- Mid-America Champion Jeff Jarrett vs. Rooster Cogburn The Nasty Boys (Knobs/Sags) vs. David Johnson/Randy Bryant Big Bubba vs. Don Bass Billy Travis/Mark Starr vs. Pat Tanaka/Paul Diamond (with Bruno) Ko-fi.com/memphiscast to buy the show a coffee Patreon.com/memphiscast & youtube.com/@memphiscast as we convert VHS to PC, its free to join and you might see something you've never seen before You can watch the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYwk146FeYE&list=PLgi8coP8E7nrdCH_13yt9qXVpmAXBgR9-&index=32
Sony parece estar apostando cada vez más por el formato digital, y eso ha reabierto un debate muy interesante: ¿realmente poseemos lo que compramos cuando todo depende de un servidor?En este episodio reflexiono sobre cómo ha cambiado nuestra forma de consumir música, películas y videojuegos. Para quienes crecimos con el VHS, el DVD, el CD o el Blu-ray, tener una copia física significaba que era nuestra. Sin embargo, las nuevas generaciones han nacido con Spotify, Netflix y las compras digitales, y para muchos de ellos el formato físico simplemente ha dejado de tener importancia.También hablo de otro aspecto que creo que estamos perdiendo: el valor de las experiencias auténticas. No es lo mismo grabar un disco con músicos tocando juntos que producirlo todo de forma digital. Del mismo modo, una réplica de la Torre Eiffel nunca será la experiencia de verla en París, y una ciudad llena de rascacielos no transmite necesariamente la esencia de Nueva York.¿Estamos ganando comodidad a costa de perder autenticidad? Esa es la reflexión que comparto hoy.
• Comedian Amy LaCour opens the Friday free show • Tom Segura and Christina P split, cancer rumors, and healthier divorce • Amy's Blue Mountains theme and second-favorite "Cour" jokes • Dracula's "Your Titties" song ending • Blue Ridge cabin trip with Florida Comedy Collective president Chandy • Babyland General, Mother Cabbage, elderly nurses, and Cabbage Patch nostalgia • Childhood toys, smells, Pound Puppies, and homemade knockoffs • AI helping reverse-engineer homemade toys • Hiking, fishing, grave sites, river time, and improved hip mobility • Comedy Collective retreat for grants, the website, and future planning • Relaxing vacations versus nonstop activities and wasted mornings • Manasota Key family trip and lukewarm hot springs in 27-degree weather • Tourist shops, small-town wandering, and red-sauce meatloaf • Fast walkers, slow groups, and moving too quickly to make memories • Last of the Mohicans waterfall, Hanging Rock, and fear of the woods • Emergency outdoor pooping and ancestral squat theories • Facebook clickbait fueling food scares and show content • Lake Howell and Lake Jesup blue-green algae warnings • Kissing a contaminated fish for $10 and waiting for symptoms • Algae exposure risks for adults and children • Recurring lumps, bloody stool, insurance, and avoiding doctors • New Transformers pinball machine from Pinball Dudes • Plus Tax song "Nauseous" • Hot Tub and Mini Fridge Morning Show parody • Amy LaCour's Shit Sandwich at Bull and Bush • Forgetting promotions, phone numbers, commercials, and recent events • Turning 50, fearing dementia, and feeling healthier than a decade ago • Stool talk, bloody-stool jokes, and "misinformation improv" • YouTube growth and confidently wrong discussions • Zoolander still holds up • "Mail-on-mail," drunken apologies, and EMWP's censored nickname • Forgotten drunken radio calls and Cabin preserving embarrassing audio • VHS, MiniDisc, and lost terrestrial radio recordings • Modern phones, cars, doorbells, cameras, and clouds recording everything • Snapchat screenshots and private photos shared through family accounts • Drinking alone, dinner invitations, threats, and performative masculinity • Adult dinner parties, oyster roasts, galas, and Batman-style formality • Meal-kit cooking with kids and interviewing guests about unusual jobs • Trump-sized suits and prank phone calls • Loud old-school fathers versus quiet, considerate parenting • Garage smoothies, clutter, and avoiding waking the family • Generational trauma and breaking inconsiderate fatherhood habits • Affection struggles, suppressed feelings, and spouse-dependent moods • Thoughtfulness, masculinity, and marriage as an equal partnership • Teaching children consideration and healthy relationships • Wayne Ivey, Wheel of Fugitive, and celebrity sheriffs • Elected sheriffs prioritizing publicity and reelection over qualifications • Grady Judd, Mike Chitwood, and theatrical law-enforcement branding • Outdated government rules and voters choosing familiar names • Concrete Mike's duck story and the classic "Duck Job" impression • Early internet comedy spreading through email and copied WAV files • Buzz Sutherland identified as the creator of "Duck Job" • Duck Job misattributed to Adam Sandler and Robin Williams • Tracking down Buzz Sutherland and why viral creators rarely profit • Studio heat, thermostat battles, and dad-style AC savings • Florida Comedy Collective open mics and shows • "Bring on the Psychics" song and trouble accepting compliments • Ocala-to-Cape Coral driving and Florida's unofficial 80-mph limit • South Florida traffic, dirt bikes, banshees, and ignored road laws • Baldwin Park e-bike crackdowns and kids doing endless wheelies • Late-night South Florida drive and passing troubled vehicles • Boat, RV, door, chain, and dragging-equipment travel disasters • Helping endangered drivers instead of filming them for clout • Semi-truck fire closing the Turnpike near Jupiter • Police redirecting traffic backward and through a median • Two-hour closure turning an 11 p.m. return into 1:30 a.m. • Maisie becoming obsessed with watching the news ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss
This week, we're joined by former Blockbuster franchisee Alan Payne, author of Built to Fail, for the inside story of the video & game rental giant's spectacular collapse. Alan reveals why Netflix and streaming weren't really to blame, how Blockbuster disastrously mishandled the switch from VHS to DVD, and why decisions such as scrapping late fees helped destroy the business from within. We also revisit the glory days of Friday-night rentals, Blockbuster's video game business, Game Rush, the PlayStation 2 DVD boom and the story of the final store.Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust: https://lnk.ua/zrymFBq2VContents:00:00 – The Week's Retro News Stories40:08 – Blockbuster Alan Payne InterviewPlease visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:Bitmap Books – https://www.bitmapbooks.comGo to https://surfshark.com/retrohour or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needsPlayEXPO Blackpool: https://www.playexpoblackpool.com/We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://theretrohour.com/support/https://www.patreon.com/retrohourJoin our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8Website: http://theretrohour.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/X: https://twitter.com/retrohourukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohourShow notesGhostbusters C64 Remastered: https://lnk.ua/GFpHqvMaYOriginal Version Comparison: https://youtu.be/VITLJsgXCUQGame Boy Camera Captures Jupiter: https://lnk.ua/3ar7dSylKDoom Ported to Obscure Console: https://youtu.be/nDe06uY5C40Johnny Castaway Comes to PS1: https://lnk.ua/AfZPCsfdNSuper Mario Maker GB: https://lnk.ua/QGBAQr7FiAgent 64 Launches Next Month: https://lnk.ua/mpbP6dcXG
Bobby, Rich, & Tom talk about a variety of media including mini records, VHS tapes, & more!
SAPPENIN!.On this episode I am joined by my good friend Sean Smith.Mark and Me is now on YouTube - Please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@markandmePlease support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme.The Mark and Me podcast is proudly sponsored by Richer Sounds.Visit richersounds.com now to shop for all your hi-fi, home cinema and TV solutions. Also, don't forget to join their VIP club for FREE with just your email address to receive a great range of fantastic privileges.The Mark and Me podcast is also proudly sponsored by Vice-Press.If you are a fan of films and pop culture, check out Vice Press. All of their limited edition posters, art prints & collectibles are officially licensed & are made for fans like us to collect & display in their homes. Vice Press work directly with artists and licensors to create artwork and designs that are exclusive to them.This year, Vice Press also launched Vice Press Home Video, dedicated to releasing classic films on VHS. And yes, they play! Get 10% off of your first order using code MARKANDME26All artwork and designs are produced by Dead Good Tees - Dead Good Tee crafts graphic T-shirts for true horror and movie enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from classic movies, iconic villains, and the darker side of cinema, their designs offer a subtle nod to the genre's most unforgettable moments. Visit www.deadgoodtees.co.ukEvery episode of Mark and Me is for Billy x
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 17th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Bo and Beth recap President Trump's National Address 6:35 Bo and Beth recap President Trump's National Address cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Netflix releases "VHS quality" version of Stranger Things Season 1 7:05 Replay: Caller Doug talks Back to the Future 7:20 Guest: Congressman Mark Harris - Reaction to President Trump's speech last night 7:35 Guest: Mick Mulvaney - SC Senate race 7:50 Mick Mulvaney cont. - Reaction to President Trump's speech 8:05 Tell Me Something Good 8:20 Carowinds News: Fury 325 closed due to foundation issues 8:35 Friday News Quiz with Jeff Atkinson 8:50 Handles Ice Cream rated best Ice Cream in the world by National Geographic 9:05 Guest: John Hancock 9:20 John Hancock cont. - Thoughts on potential Daylight Saving Time switch 9:35 Big Weekend with John Hancock 9:50 Show wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"The vision is bigger than the no.” Amber Ewing, Director and Executive Producer of *Cooking with Comedians Challenge*, brings a Detroit story rooted in family, art, womanhood, and the will to create anyway. In this Detroit is Different conversation, Amber shares how her imagination was shaped by Rosedale Park, Detroit schools she calls “the original HBCUs,” DSA, Oakland University, and the feeling she got watching the Bad Boys Pistons on VHS—realizing later that editing and video/film production made her feel that energy. As “the only Black woman in program” in her college, Amber had “a rough time.” She accepted that she had to “work harder than most” to earn respect. That reality still informs how she moves: “I come with my experience, I come with my work, I come with a proof of concept.” *Cooking with Comedians Challenge* became six years of persistence, borrowed cameras, personal checks, live audiences, chefs, comedians, hosting nerves, and hard-earned lessons. Amber's journey reminds us that creativity is not extra—it is quality of life, community memory, and a future Detroit can taste, laugh with, and build from. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co
→→→ OPEN FOR MORE INFO ←←←This weeks guest Karla Lane has been in front of the camera since the week she turned 18 — and 20+ years later, she's still one of the top-rated performers in her field, with zero cosmetic edits and zero regrets. In this candid conversation, Karla opens up about breaking ground as one of the industry's first plus-size stars, the systems that keep her business (and her three long-term relationships) running smoothly, why she plans her work around her menstrual cycle, and the mindset that's kept her showing up for two decades when so many others burned out.We talk about aging authentically on camera, adapting to an industry that's shifted from VHS to smartphones, learning from creators half her age, and what "success" actually looks like when you refuse to fake it.If you're into real talk about longevity, reinvention, and building a personal brand on your own terms — this one's for you.Follow Karla Lane:https://x.com/karlaxxxlanehttps://www.instagram.com/onlykarlalane/Follow RubyLynne:https://www.instagram.com/rubylynneofficialhttps://x.com/RubyLynne50
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Eva Angelina shot over 1,000 scenes before walking away from the adult industry in 2016, and then did something nobody expected. She became a firefighter and paramedic, fighting against the stigma of her previous career to start anew. Now, years later, she's stepping back in front of the camera with Vixen and eyeing a move to Spiegler.She talks about getting scouted at 18 off a classified ad that dared her to "shock and awe" her parents, shooting on VHS before the internet could even stream video, walking away from adult at the top of her game to save actual lives and why she couldn't stay away from the camera forever.Uncensored, unfiltered, and absolutely unhinged in the best way. This is Holly Randall Unfiltered.
Chosen by Mike Burton of Genuine Chit-Chat fame, Dune was released in 1984 and was David Lynch's ambitious attempt to bring Frank Herbert's famously dense sci-fi novel to the big screen. Produced by Dino De Laurentiis, the film had a reported budget of around $40 million and was shot largely in Mexico, with huge sets, elaborate costumes, miniature effects, and enough invented terminology to make a cinema audience quietly panic into their popcorn.The cast is absolutely stacked: Kyle MacLachlan, Francesca Annis, Jürgen Prochnow, Patrick Stewart, Max von Sydow, Sean Young, Brad Dourif, Dean Stockwell, and Sting, because apparently space needed a tiny pair of metal pants. On release, the film received mixed reviews and struggled commercially, but over time it became a cult VHS-era oddity: messy, fascinating, visually distinctive, and still discussed decades later by people trying to work out what on Arrakis just happened.Checkout Mike's Genuine Chit-Chat here and Star Wars Chit-Chat here.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISIn a universe ruled by emperors, noble houses, secret orders, and one extremely valuable substance, a young heir is pulled into a war for control of the desert planet Arrakis.There are prophecies. There are giant sandworms. There are whispered thoughts, glowing eyes, floating villains, and political schemes so thick you may need a flowchart and a lie down.One family will fall. One boy will rise. And one 1980s sci-fi epic will ask the eternal question: what if Shakespeare, space opera, and a fever dream all shared the same VHS tape?FUN FACTSDavid Lynch turned down the chance to direct Return of the Jedi before taking on Dune.The film was adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 novel, widely considered one of the most influential science fiction books ever written.The soundtrack was mainly composed by Toto, with Brian Eno contributing the haunting “Prophecy Theme.”The famous “weirding modules” were invented for the movie, replacing some of the novel's more internal and philosophical martial arts concepts.Several longer cuts exist, including a television version credited to “Alan Smithee,” the traditional pseudonym used when a director disowns a project.Lynch has often avoided discussing the film in detail, largely because he did not have final cut.The sandworm effects used miniatures and practical techniques, giving them that distinctive handmade 1980s fantasy look.Sting's Feyd-Rautha became one of the film's most memorable images, thanks partly to a costume that appears to have been designed by someone very confident in the future of underwear.Patrick Stewart's Gurney Halleck charging into battle with a pug remains one of the most gloriously baffling images in all of vintage sci-fi cinema.SUPPORT THE SHOWSupport the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
* Redownload if necessary*Greetings, fellow traveller. For our Sci-Fi Channel series finale we bring you Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, a short-lived but brilliant British parody show that never really got its due. (Sorry we were a little late on this episode, but Jake and I both had some pretty serious life stuff happen. Trying to get back on track.)We break down what makes the mockumentary format work so well, from the talking-head commentary to the show-within-a-show mechanics that let the creators land jokes at multiple levels at once. Along the way, we talk about the people who make it sing: Matthew Holness building an entire career-long bit as Garth, Richard Ayoade's razor control as Dean Lerner, Matt Berry's instantly recognizable voice work, and Alice Lowe's deliberately sidelined role that sharpens the satire. We also trace the project's stage roots, the specific TV influences that shaped it, and why the “lost VHS” framing turns cheap production into a feature rather than a flaw.
Welcome to an ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vaults.In celebration of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT's 40th ANNIVERSARY celebration, I bring you one of the most joyous Revolutions Per Movies episodes of all time--my deep dive into that amazing doc with WILCO's MIKAEL JORGENSON & JEFF KRULIK--The Co-Creator of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT. And remember that punk rock shit BELONGS ON FUCKING MARS!!!!(Episode 101 originally aired on July 3rd, 2025).ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:This week I'm joined by WILCO's MIKAEL JORGENSON to discuss a film he knows backward and forwards: HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT! But that's not all… I also got to blow his mind with surprise guest JEFF KRULIK--The Co-Creator of HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT!!!We discuss Mikael's endless creativity and how he decides where to put his energy on any given day, the many hours he spent as a teenager making music on his IBM floppy drive computer, doing David Letterman-style comedy audio cassette recordings, how unusual it was to see Mikael with a computer on stage during his first Wilco tour (and how common it is now), how intense it was for him to join an established band like Wilco, tribalism in music scenes, how the documentary is both terrifying and comforting, how shirtless people outnumber people wearing shirts in this film, Mikael's religious upbringing and its impact on his fear of heavy metal, KISS being in children's TV shows, the genesis of Heavy Metal Parking Lot and how the film found an audience due to VHS tape trading culture, a reenactment of Zebraman's anti punk rock tirade, the undying loyalty of metal fans, Neil Diamond Parking Lot & Heavy Metal Picnic, Judas Priest's reaction to the film, Jeff trying to eat Judas Priest's food backstage, Sofia Coppola wanting to use the film in her work, reconnecting with the stars of Heavy Metal Parking Lot decades later and so much more.So let's smoke a joint so big it stretches across America on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT: https://www.heavymetalparkinglot.com/MIKAEL JORGENSON: https://mikaeljorgensen.com/JEFF KRULIK: https://jeffkrulik.com/WILCO: https://wilcoworld.net/REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Todd Kurnat is everywhere. In this episode, meet and get to know Todd. These days, he's also known as Ink Letterman for his art and DJ Circuit 73 for his musical stylings. We begin in Michigan. Both sets of Todd's grandparents grew up in Greenville, Michigan, about an hour outside Grand Rapids. His parents met in high school in that small town. They eventually moved to Grand Rapids, the big city in that part of the world. His dad worked at a transportation company and his mom was a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital. It was the early Seventies—around 1972 or so. Todd was born in 1973. His mom had done some college, and his dad had joined the US military to teach about weapons-grade rockets. He was never deployed to Vietnam. Todd says that engineering DNA in his dad runs through him, although Todd uses it for less destructive ends. Sometime after Todd came around, the family moved to Johnston Street, still in the inner-city part of Grand Rapids. The neighborhood had access to downtown. Todd spent a lot of time riding his BMX bike around the area with friends. Eventually, bikes gave way to skateboards, which he took all over his city. But we'll get to that. His earliest memories on Johnston Street involve playing in the front yard—baseball and football with kids from the hood. In the backyard, they had a basketball hoop. Eventually, Todd was joined by two younger sisters and a younger brother. He remembers spending a lot of time with his sisters before his brother was born when Todd was 13. Another of Todd 's earliest memories involve listening to music. His dad had an 8-track player that Todd used a lot. Those tapes made him so happy that he'd run around the house doing laps. The radio was also on a lot in Todd's house. Todd went to Catholic school until his early high school years. One day, his mom showed up at his private school, got him out, and said, "we're leaving." Both his parents worked to support themselves and their (at the time) three kids. But changes had to happen, and so they put their oldest kid in public high school. It proved to be a life-changing move for Todd. Right away, he made new friends, a few of which have proved to be life-long buddies. The common thread for them was music and movies. Bikes and skateboards, too. Speaking of bikes … Around age 12, Todd had a newspaper route. Because he already had a bike when the BMX craze really took off, around the mid-Eighties, he followed that. He and his friends eventually started riding their bikes on street ramps. They also built and rode on dirt tracks. BMX gave way to skateboarding when Todd was 13 or 14. For a minute, he did both, but then someone stole his bike. Like me, skate videos got him hooked—videos from Powell Peralta featuring pro skaters like San Francisco's own Tommy Guerrero. And it wasn't just the skating in the videos that impressed Todd—he also dug the music enough to record it from VHS to cassette tape. Toward the end of his high school days, Todd taught himself to play guitar. He bought a four-track Tascam recorder and started experimenting with it. He did stuff on his own, but also joined with some friends to form a band called Landis. They played for most of the rest of the Nineties. Relevant to who Todd would become years later, a lot of the existence of Landis involved him screwing around with different configurations and recording locations. Think: experimental, but not necessarily falling into the so-called experimental genre. After high school, Todd moved to Denver and kept playing music. He and two roommates called their Colorado group The Suspect. They played a couple shows. Todd and I go on a sidebar on playing live vs. recording vs. writing songs. Live was always my favorite, and Todd agrees. Moving to Denver was all about escaping Grand Rapids, seeing a little bit of the world, and going to art school. He studied illustration and graphic design. He'd been drawing and doodling about as far back as he could remember. In high school, at the public school his mom put him in, there was a counselor who had steered Todd in the direction of graphic design, and he's grateful for that. Turns out he has spent the better part of the last 30 years doing graphic design. We end Part 1 with Todd looking back on how much technology has advanced since he got started in the digital art world. Check back this Thursday to hear all about Todd's move to San Francisco and what he's been up to since he got here. It's a lot, and it'll all be in Part 2 of this episode. We recorded this podcast in Golden Gate Park in June 2026. Photography by Dan Hernandez
i think i want to go home now.On this episode I am joined by The XCERTS live from 2000trees Festival. Mark and Me is now on YouTube - Please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@markandmePlease support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme.The Mark and Me podcast is proudly sponsored by Richer Sounds.Visit richersounds.com now to shop for all your hi-fi, home cinema and TV solutions. Also, don't forget to join their VIP club for FREE with just your email address to receive a great range of fantastic privileges.The Mark and Me podcast is also proudly sponsored by Vice-Press.If you are a fan of films and pop culture, check out Vice Press. All of their limited edition posters, art prints & collectibles are officially licensed & are made for fans like us to collect & display in their homes. Vice Press work directly with artists and licensors to create artwork and designs that are exclusive to them.This year, Vice Press also launched Vice Press Home Video, dedicated to releasing classic films on VHS. And yes, they play! Get 10% off of your first order using code MARKANDME26All artwork and designs are produced by Dead Good Tees - Dead Good Tee crafts graphic T-shirts for true horror and movie enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from classic movies, iconic villains, and the darker side of cinema, their designs offer a subtle nod to the genre's most unforgettable moments. Visit www.deadgoodtees.co.ukEvery episode of Mark and Me is for Billy x
In the quiet village of Maxley, where shadows stretch long and the dead refuse to rest, an unsuspecting community is about to uncover a horror that has slept for centuries.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mrsamworthREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2n9c8mFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson *** “The White Death” by Christina Skelton *** “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard SaxonCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:28.161 = “The White Death” by Christina Skelton00:06:24.330 = “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon ***00:26:30.035 = “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson ***01:03:48.287 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson: https://tinyurl.com/yyvqdwub“The White Death” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yxjcujwx“My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon: https://tinyurl.com/y4l9zzgq(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: August 20, 2020Weird Darkness returns with a night of urban legend, found-footage horror, and classic vampire fiction, moving from a South American death-spirit to a stack of home videos that shouldn't exist to an English village with a very sociable widow.It opens with "The White Death" by Christina Skelton, told by a narrator sitting at his computer waiting to die. A friend's aunt, drunk the night before, finally explained how the boy's parents had died: they were doing mission work in a small South American country when a terrified man burst into the mission hospital claiming a Muerta blanca — the White Death, the White Devil Girl — had killed his sister and was coming for him. She was a girl with dead black eyes that wept bile, who moved without moving her legs, and who knocked on the doors and mirrors between her and her victim: once for the skin she uses to patch her own rotting flesh, twice for the muscle, three times for bones she carves into knives, four for the heart she wears around her neck, and on through the teeth, the eyes, and finally the soul. She can only find you if you saw her kill someone, or if someone tells you about her. The missionaries phoned the aunt about it that same night, and were found in the morning skinned and dismembered, their bodies covered in small, child-like handprints. The aunt was murdered the night she told the story, the friend died on the phone while the narrator listened to the door come off its hinges, and now the knocking has started on the narrator's own door — twenty-eight times on the front door, twenty-eight on the hall mirror, twenty-eight on the bedroom door.From there the episode turns to "My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived" by Richard Saxon, from Creepypasta.com. Adam Davies, thirty-something and unremarkable, digs a box of VHS tapes out of his parents' basement hoping nostalgia will shake loose whatever ambition he lost. The first tape looks like his childhood exactly as he remembers it, except for a dog named Doug he never owned and cannot recall, and except for the ending: a stranger with a camera follows him out of a bar on October 7th, 2006, and films him burning alive in a car wreck. Every tape after it does the same thing. His grandfather dies in 1999 instead of 1993, his first car changes from black to red, and the film always closes on Adam dying while an unspeaking cameraman watches — shot in the throat in an alley in 2002, drowned in a submerged car in 2004, bleeding out at the bottom of a cliff in 2005. His parents deny the tapes exist; their own footage, digitized and locked in a fireproof safe, ends with no deaths at all. Then Adam finds one labeled 1985 to 2021, watches his mother die in a hospital bed on December 17th, 2020, and watches himself open his own arm with a pocket knife in a motel room a month later while the cameraman films. He hands everything to the police, locks his doors, covers his windows — and an hour later his father calls to say his mother has collapsed in the bathroom.The episode closes with Darren narrating E.F. Benson's 1922 vampire tale "Mrs. Amworth", set in the Sussex village of Maxley. Mrs. Amworth, the widow of an Indian civil servant who died at Peshawar, arrives to enliven a sleepy street of Georgian houses with luncheons, piano playing, and games of piquet — charming everyone except Francis Urcombe, a former Cambridge physiology professor who abandoned his chair to study vampirism and the other borderland subjects his colleagues had filed away as superstition. A plague of night-flying gnats bites the villagers on the throat, a gardener's son wastes away with two small punctures on his neck and no inflammation, and Urcombe keeps watch at a twenty-foot-high window where Mrs. Amworth's face appears in the dark. Her maiden name was Chaston — the name on the gravestones in Maxley's disused churchyard, and the name of the woman blamed for an outbreak of vampirism there three centuries earlier. Death does not end her, and the story finishes at dawn in the cemetery with a pick, a shovel, a coil of rope, and a coffin lid slid aside.
Alberto Perlman has been trying to get on this podcast for years — turns out all it took was bumping shoulders at an industry event. As co-founder of Zumba, he's built the world's largest branded fitness program: over 15 million weekly participants, 200,000+ locations, and a presence in 185+ countries, all while surviving 25 years of hype cycles, fads, a pandemic, and everything in between. In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Alberto to trace the entire Zumba story from the beginning — a packed gym class in Aventura, Florida with a literal padlocked door, a co-founder who couldn't speak a word of English pitching investors, VHS tapes selling in the millions, and a brand that's somehow ended up teaching classes in the jungles of Thailand and mandated in schools across India. They get into brand protection at global scale, why Zumba refuses to chase the algorithm on social media, and Alberto's honest, still-evolving read on where AI fits into the next chapter of the fitness industry. Key Takeaways:
Welcome to this episode of Midnight Train to Georgia…..Championship Wrestling, this week we cover September 1980 GCW where we will see :- Family Feuds Masks A Fabulous Debut Great Promos The Freebirds vs Tim Horner & Jerry Roberts Mr Saito vs Jack Laykin The Freebirds vs Zane Hickey & Mike Davis Austin Idol vs Charlie Fulton Ko-fi.com/memphiscast to buy the show a coffee Patreon.com/memphiscast as we convert VHS to PC, its free to join and you might see something you've never seen before Check out the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NarFj40r-B8&list=PLHuaqs_LykUj0zAzf6eZkS-HT0JvJLEr5&index=31
Steven Nunes, aka Steve Beef the “Sofubi Shy Guy", joins Toys on Tap to talk horror, collecting, and the creation of M.U.D. Toys.Steven traces his obsession from Ninja Turtles, Goosebumps, vintage masks, and early sofubi discoveries in New York to partnering with longtime friend and turning their monster ideas into Japanese vinyl.We talk about:• Discovering sofubi at the Mishka store • Collecting NAG, Super7, masks, VHS, and sneakers • Photography, tattoo shops, and creative influence • Living with anxiety and agoraphobia • Launching M.U.D. Toys • Creating Barfy, Grim Bones, and Grim Oni • Hand sculpting vs. digital sculpting • Collaborations and community support • Clothing and accessories for toys • What M.U.D. Toys is making nextThis episode is funny, honest, and packed with monster-toy energy. Steven proves you do not need to have everything figured out, or be the loudest person in the room to make something unforgettable.On Instagram: @m.u.d.toysThanks to Our SupportersRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!Empire Blisters: If you are looking for blisters for vintage toys or new bootleg figures head over to https://www.empireblisters.com and use code TOYSONTAP10 for 10% offSubscribe and Follow AlongInstagram:@toysontapLinkedin: Abraham MustoFacebook:@toysontapYoutube:@Toysontap
Send us Fan MailEpisode 257 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look back at Laserdiscs, the format that bridged the gap between VHS and what would eventually become DVD. From massive discs to surprisingly high quality video for the time, we break down what made Laserdiscs special and why they still hold a place in the evolution of home media.On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Indiana and the case of Herb Baumeister.In the early 1990s, men began disappearing in the Indianapolis area. The investigation eventually led to Fox Hollow Farm, where thousands of human bone fragments were discovered across the property. Baumeister was identified as the primary suspect, but his death left many questions unanswered, including the full number of victims.A look back at a forgotten piece of media history on one side. A hidden horror beneath a quiet property on the other.Just another week of the Nerd and the Murd.Support the show
WILDsound interviewed Mark Kaplan about his personal documentary film "Revealing Raymond," a 15-minute film about uncovering his father's hidden past. Mark discovered home movies from the 1950s featuring his father Raymond when he transferred old VHS tapes to digital format, which sparked his motivation to create the film after learning about his father's traumatic childhood through Ancestry.com research. The film uses rare 8mm home footage, census records, and personal photos to tell the story of Raymond's childhood as an orphan during the Depression, his terminal illness that lasted six years, and the emotional impact on Mark as a child. Mark also reconnected with his father's niece through DNA testing after making the film, establishing a new family connection. The interview concluded with discussion about Mark's recent retirement from teaching at Parsons School of Design after 25 years, and political commentary about the upcoming US elections. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.
Andrea Camilleri | Spendieren Sie einen Cafè (1€)? Donate a coffee (1€)? https://ko-fi.com/italiano Livello B1 - #language #Camilleri #MontalbanoLearn italian with an easy but interesting crime story - take a look at Luisa's murder mistery on Amazon: Gianduiotti e Delitti, i misteriosi casi del Commissario DalmassoBiografia dello scrittore Camilleri e alcuni consigli di letturaBuongiorno cari amici e amanti dell'italiano e benvenuti al nuovo episodio. Tempo d'estate, si avvicinano le vacanze e anche il periodo in cui si ha più tempo per rilassarsi e per leggere un libro nuovo.In questo episodio vi parlo di uno scrittore molto amato, Andrea Camilleri, che sicuramente conoscete perché è l'autore del commissario Montalbano. Voglio parlarvi della sua vita, del suo lavoro e alla fine darvi anche qualche titolo, qualche consiglio di lettura per l'estate.Andrea Camilleri nasce il 6 settembre del 1925 a Porto Empedocle, in Sicilia, vicino alla città di Agrigento, vicino al luogo dove è nato Luigi Pirandello, altro grande della letteratura italiana, che era, tra l'altro, cugino della nonna paterna. Ha due fratelli e il padre è ispettore del lavoro portuale di Porto Empedocle e fascista della prima ora, mentre la madre è una donna molto religiosa e per questo motivo gli mette come secondo nome „Calogero“, il nome del santo che viene celebrato nel giorno della nascita di Camilleri.È una famiglia benestante e può far studiare i figli.Andrea nasce prematuro, è gracile e ribelle. ...- The full transcript of this Episode (and excercises for many of the grammar episodes) is available via "Luisa's learn Italian Premium", Premium is no subscription and does not incur any recurring fees. You can just shop for the materials you need or want and shop per piece. Prices start at 0.20 Cent (i. e. Eurocent). - das komplette Transcript / die Show-Notes zu allen Episoden (und Übungen zu vielen der Grammatik Episoden) sind über Luisa's Podcast Premium verfügbar. Den Shop mit allen Materialien zum Podcast finden Sie unterhttps://premium.il-tedesco.itLuisa's Podcast Premium ist kein Abo - sie erhalten das jeweilige Transscript/die Shownotes sowie zu den Grammatik Episoden Übungen die Sie "pro Stück" bezahlen (ab 20ct). https://premium.il-tedesco.itMehr info unter www.il-tedesco.it bzw. https://www.il-tedesco.it/premiumMore information on www.il-tedesco.it or via my shop https://www.il-tedesco.it/premium
Jeff and Phil welcome actor, martial artist, and stuntman Brian Le of MartialClub, whose credits include Everything Everywhere All at Once, Paper Tigers, and this summer's gritty action thriller The Furious. He talks about his humble beginnings from watching kung fu flicks on bootleg VHS, to making YouTube videos with his brother Andy as self-taught action stars; getting to work with some of the world's best film fighters in The Furious -- and the steep learning curve of making action movies in Asia; and channeling his inner baby to play the unstoppable henchman Ho. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of making The Furious. This episode is sponsored by National Asian American Theatre Company's acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts, which brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Performances from June 9 through July 19. Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!
Welcome back to another edition of the UK's number one and only Memphis wrestling related podcast, Memphis Continental Wrestling Cast. On this week's show we cover July 11th 1987 Memphis Wrestling where we will see:- Brickhouse Brown vs. Ed Mattox. Superstar Bill Dundee/Soulman Rocky Johnson vs. Keith Roberson/Rooster Cogburn Paul Diamond/Pat Tanaka (with Bruno) vs. George Barnes/Randy Bryant The Moondogs (Spot/Spike with Bruno) vs. Freezer Thompson/Rudy Diamond Jeff Jarrett vs. Phil Hickerson Nasty Boys (Brian Knobs/Jerry Sags) vs. Billy Travis/John Paul Ko-fi.com/memphiscast to buy the show a coffee Patreon.com/memphiscast & youtube.com/@memphiscast as we convert VHS to PC, its free to join and you might see something you've never seen before You can watch the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP-8Chqz4EY&list=PLgi8coP8E7nrdCH_13yt9qXVpmAXBgR9-&index=31
189. The Quick and the Dead (1995) Hello Excellent Shootists! CW: plot-relevant mentions of assault, parental deathOn the new episode of HWGW, Celso Garcia rides back into town to share his love of the Western genre, praise VHS as a medium, and discuss how even that blind kid can tell Sharon Stone wants to kill Gene Hackman. Plus: Did you know Kevin Costner could have gone pro? Polish your pistols and shine your spurs, it's The Quick and the Dead (1995)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com
In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, Lyle puts Meghan's spooky game knowledge to the test with a brand-new game show. Meghan is given a series of eerie titles and clues, and she must decide whether each one is a vintage video game, a classic board game, or something completely made up. Along the way, we explore the history behind real horror games from the 1980s and 1990s, including early Atari titles, VHS board games, haunted castles, mysterious mansions, and some of the games that helped shape the survival horror genre. Play along at home and see whether you can outscore Meghan or if Lyle's fictional games fool you too. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Summary A 22-year-old buying a film camera or a vintage Walkman never lived through the era that made those objects iconic, yet the pull is real. In this episode, Mike Brevik explores borrowed nostalgia: how younger generations inherit a feeling of retro through their parents' photos, movies, and music rather than a direct memory. He traces the trend across vinyl, flip phones, throwback logos, and shows like Stranger Things, and asks what's really driving it. Mike also draws the line between authentic nostalgia marketing and gimmick, using Cyberdogz and Dog Days Apparel as examples of brands built on a genuine retro connection rather than a trend they're chasing. Key Takeaways Borrowed nostalgia lets younger audiences connect emotionally with decades they never experienced firsthand, inherited through parents, movies, and music rather than memory. The comeback of vinyl, film cameras, flip phones, and even VHS textures reflects a craving for analog imperfection in an increasingly AI-driven world. Nostalgia marketing crosses into pandering when brands slap on a retro filter without a real story or connection to the era's values. New brands can borrow nostalgia even without decades of history, as long as it's baked authentically into the brand's voice, look, and mission from day one. Nostalgia isn't a passing trend. Every generation looks back at the one before it, which makes it a permanent thread in how people connect with brands. Links and Resources cyberdogzmarketing.com brandretro.com Keywords borrowed nostalgia, nostalgia marketing, retro branding, brand nostalgia, Gen Z nostalgia, millennial nostalgia, vintage aesthetic, throwback branding, heritage branding, retro packaging, vinyl resurgence, Stranger Things nostalgia, nostalgia trend, brand authenticity, emotional branding, consumer behavior trends, retro marketing strategy, nostalgia advertising, Brand Retro Mindset, Cyberdogz Episode Highlights [00:00:00 - 00:01:00] Mike introduces borrowed nostalgia and traces it back to a prior conversation about nostalgia and AI. [00:01:00 - 00:02:00] Why a 22-year-old buying a film camera or a retro Walkman is worth paying attention to. [00:02:00 - 00:04:00] The resurgence of vinyl, disposable cameras, flip phones, and retro cars showing up on TikTok. [00:04:00 - 00:05:00] The difference between nostalgia as memory and nostalgia as an inherited feeling. [00:06:00 - 00:07:00] How brands lean on throwback logos, heritage packaging, and grainy visuals to trigger nostalgia. [00:07:00 - 00:09:00] Where nostalgia marketing tips into pandering, and what makes it feel authentic instead. [00:10:00 - 00:12:00] Whether new brands need history to earn a nostalgic connection. [00:12:00 - 00:14:00] How Cyberdogz and Dog Days Apparel build borrowed nostalgia into their own brand DNA. [00:16:00 - 00:17:00] Mike's take on whether nostalgia is a trend or a permanent fixture in how people connect with brands.
Every Halloween, hundreds of haunted attractions open their doors for the season, but some might be missing one important piece of the puzzle: 1994's How to Run a Haunted House. This obscure instructional VHS was designed to help haunted attraction owners run their attractions more smoothly and efficiently. But beyond the tips and tricks, it's also loaded with peak '90s Halloween nostalgia. Join us as we break down this forgotten VHS time capsule, see if its advice still holds up, and soak in all those glorious spooky season vibes. If you would like to support Haunted Hangover, consider becoming a member of our Patreon and gain access to exclusive bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/HauntedHangover31 Check out the video versions of our episodes and more over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/Hauntedhangover Official Site: https://www.hauntedhangover.com Official Store: https://hauntedhangover31.bigcartel.com/ Follow us on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedhangover Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hauntedhangover Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HauntedHangover31 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedhangover
Si naciste antes de los 2000 seguramente recordarás las video tiendas, donde estaba toda la oferta de películas y series en VHS. Hoy de retro jueves recordaremos las películas que vimos en ese formato y algunas que alquilamos y no devolvimos. Mantente al día con los últimos de 'El Bueno, la Mala y el Feo'. ¡Suscríbete para no perderte ningún episodio!Ayúdanos a crecer dejándonos un review ¡Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros!¿Conoces a alguien que amaría este episodio? ¡Compárteselo por WhatsApp, por texto, por Facebook, y ayúdanos a correr la voz!Escúchanos en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, y el canal de YouTube de Uforia Podcasts, o donde sea que escuchas tus podcasts.'El Bueno, la Mala y el Feo' es un podcast de Uforia Podcasts, la plataforma de audio de TelevisaUnivision.
A finales de junio Rockstar confirmó que el esperado Grand Theft Auto VI llegará el 19 de noviembre, pero sin edición en soporte físico. El estuche que pondrán a disposición de los compradores contendrá solo un código de descarga. Unos días después Sony anunció que dejará de fabricar discos para los videojuegos a partir de 2028, señal inequívoca de que la próxima PlayStation prescindirá del lector óptico en su versión de entrada. Lo cierto es que cada vez se compran menos videojuegos en formato físico. En Estados Unidos los videojuegos en soporte de plástico (discos y cartuchos) facturaron casi 12.000 millones de dólares en 2008, el año pasado solo 1.500 millones, una caída del 90% en 17 años. En España el mercado del videojuego físico cerró 2024 con una caída en las ventas del 18% mientras la venta digital crecía casi un 20%. El sector no pierde dinero, simplemente está adaptándose a los gustos del consumidor. En 2025 el gasto total en videojuegos superó los 60.700 millones y en ecosistemas como el de PlayStation casi del 85% de las ventas ya son digitales. Nada de esto ha ocurrido de un día para otro. Sony, Nintendo y Microsoft llevan unos 20 años promocionando sus tiendas en línea, algo que implicaba dotar a las consolas de conexión a internet y capacidad de almacenamiento propia, eso se hizo con las consolas de séptima generación. La PlayStation 3 abrió el camino en 2006 con la PlayStation Network, ese mismo año Nintendo abrió su Wii Shop Channel, Microsoft lo había hecho con Xbox Live Arcade en 2004, que tuvo su evolución con Games on Demand en 2009. El avance fue tan lento que casi nadie recuerda cuándo dejó de comprar juegos en las tiendas para bajarlos directamente a la consola. En esto de la digitalización la música fue el paciente cero. La iTunes Store popularizó el pago por canción hace casi 25 años y allanó el camino a Spotify o Apple Music, hasta el punto de que hoy casi nadie compra discos compactos y el vinilo sobrevive solo como objeto de culto. El cine siguió por el mismo camino, del VHS al DVD y al Blu-ray, hasta que las plataformas trajeron las suscripciones, un pago mensual que da acceso a un catálogo muy amplio de películas y series. Los libros, que también tienen versiones digitales, son la excepción, porque ahí el papel sigue siendo el soporte principal. El libro impreso es su propia tecnología, no necesita batería ni actualizaciones y ha superado la prueba del tiempo. La industria editorial trabaja con los dos formatos y todo indica que seguirá siendo así. Detrás de este cambio han operado varias fuerzas. Por un lado la tecnología hizo posible la descarga rápida y el almacenamiento, por otro las descargas permiten ganar más dinero a los estudios y controlar mejor las copias, Rockstar, por ejemplo, se ahorra el 30% que cedía a la tienda y el 5% de la fabricación del disco. Por último, el consumidor parece encantado con la inmediatez de disponer del contenido en el acto. El precio de esa comodidad es la propiedad. Quien descarga no compra un objeto sino una licencia personal e intransferible, atada a una cuenta y sujeta a un contrato de usuario final. No puede revender ni prestar, y su acceso depende de que la plataforma siga existiendo. El plástico se despide sin que la mayoría lo eche de menos y quedará, como el vinilo, para quien quiera disponer de una copia física a la que le de un valor más sentimental que práctico. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 4:12 Videojuegos: adiós al disco 39:38 Vikingos y conquistadores · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #videojuegos #gtaVI Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
'Sex and The City' and ‘And Just Like That...' star Kristin Davis joins the show. Over bluefin crudo and purple asparagus salad, Kristin tells me about rediscovering SATC through her rewatch podcast ‘Are You a Charlotte?' and reflected on the show's early days – which included getting episodes on VHS tapes. She also opens up about her decision to become a mother on her ownand navigating the nuances of transracial adoption. This episode was recorded at Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Dads From The Crypt, we crack open 1993's Necronomicon—the Lovecraft-inspired horror anthology featuring stories of madness, monsters, and plenty of gooey practical effects. We dig into the wraparound with H.P. Lovecraft himself, break down all three twisted tales, and talk about whether this cult oddity is an underrated gem or just a slimy mess from the VHS era. Expect cosmic horror, gross creature effects, and the usual cryptkeeper-level nonsense from us along the way.Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTikTok: Dads From The Crypt-TokInstagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt
Danielle's birthday pick is taking center stage, and yes, the red tutu finale still hits. Jackie and Danielle revisit the 2000 ballet drama that made a generation believe they could dance harder, dream bigger, and maybe avoid Cooper Nielsen.This week on No More Late Fees, Jackie and Danielle review Center Stage, the Y2K dance movie starring Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, Peter Gallagher, Ethan Stiefel, Donna Murphy, Sasha Radetsky, and more. Danielle shares why this movie has always been one of her all-time favorites, while Jackie brings a more grounded take on the ballet school drama, messy romances, and very intense American Ballet Academy pressure.The episode dives into the movie's release, box office performance, and critical reception, including praise for the dance sequences and the decision to cast real dancers. Jackie and Danielle also talk about Zoe Saldana's film debut, Amanda Schull's connection to ballet fans, body doubles in major dance scenes, and the Broadway talent behind the Higher Ground dance class.From Jody Sawyer's fight to prove she belongs to Eva's self-sabotage, Maureen's pressure-filled relationship with ballet, Charlie's supportive energy, and Cooper's questionable choices, Jackie and Danielle break down the characters with plenty of humor, nostalgia, and honest fandom hot takes. They also revisit the salsa club scene, the Staten Island Ferry outing, the Mandy Moore needle drop, and the unforgettable final performance set to “The Way You Make Me Feel” and “Canned Heat.”Whether you owned Center Stage on VHS, watched it on DVD, or discovered it later through streaming, this episode is for every 2000s dance movie fan who still remembers the red pointe shoes, the ballet school drama, and the finale that remains a pop culture favorite.Subscribe to No More Late Fees, leave a review, and share your favorite Center Stage moment. Are you Team Charlie, Team Cooper, or Team Jody choosing herself?Keywords: Center Stage podcast review, Center Stage 2000, No More Late Fees podcast, Y2K dance movies, 2000s teen movies, Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana film debut, ballet movie review, Peter Gallagher, Ethan Stiefel, dance movie nostalgia, American Ballet Academy·Season 6 Episode 11·—No More Late Fees https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERingmyconquering.com10% Off Code: JACKIE10—NostaBeautyhttps://nostabeauty.com 20% Off Code: NMLF—DescriptCreator Plan 50% off 2 monthshttps://descript.cello.so/zp4OQqeIMdq
Kevin Nealon stopped by to say Happy 250th Birthday America!Along the way, the gang debates the universal husband instinct of staring at broken appliances until they magically repair themselves, why every emergency service somehow funnels through the same call center, and whether Sherry deserves a raise for patiently answering everyone's increasingly desperate phone calls.Then things take a sharp turn into one of the greatest local stories imaginable.A KFC employee in North County decides company policy can wait after tackling an armed robbery suspect in the parking lot. The crew immediately begins casting Jason Statham as an ex-government operative secretly working the drive-thru window in what instantly becomes the greatest action movie Hollywood still hasn't made.As if that wasn't enough, Lern introduces everyone to a surprisingly emotional Netflix movie that sends the conversation spiraling into the slow death of voicemail culture, while the crew debates which everyday things will disappear as older generations fade out. Landlines? VHS tapes? Random messages that somehow sat in your inbox for three years? Nothing is safe.The crew also tackles one listener's parenting dilemma involving an absolutely terrible kid who has officially worn out his welcome, leading to stories about getting banned from friends' houses growing up, terrifying 90s parents, and why sometimes being the parent means embracing the villain role.Throw in weather panic, broken thermostats, neighborhood legends, retirement community shenanigans, bizarre Florida news, homeowner frustration, nostalgic childhood stories, and enough sarcastic commentary to survive even the hottest week of the year, and you've got another unforgettable episode.Whether you're listening on your morning commute, pretending to work, hiding from your broken AC, or simply looking for your favorite daily comedy show, this episode delivers the laughs, ridiculous conversations, and unexpected tangents you've come to expect.Woody back in St. Louis as the gang relives nearly setting Captain Jim's entire fireworks inventory on fire, accidentally launching explosives toward a trailer packed with even more explosives, and wondering how they somehow got invited back every year.Naturally, that turns into an all-out war over weather apps because apparently your choice between Apple Weather, Google Maps, Waze, and The Weather Channel says everything about your personality. Somewhere during the argument Riz admits he's gaming Waze just to earn imaginary points, Woody questions humanity, and Moon becomes Bing's official spokesperson.Then things somehow get even weirder.The crew debates home ownership versus renting, subscription services invading literally everything, catalytic converter thefts, why landlords secretly deserve medals, and whether calling your landlord to change a light bulb should be considered a crime.From there, the conversation completely derails into horrifying toothbrush habits. Seriously...if your toothbrush looks like it fought in several wars, Lern wants you to know she's apparently one of those people. Dentists everywhere may need a moment after this episode.The laughs keep rolling as Woody shares restaurant recommendations from Pittsburgh, everyone debates St. Louis food loyalties, Rafe discovers Corner 17, and the gang somehow lands on one of the most important questions ever asked:Which restaurant logo would you permanently tattoo on your body for free food for life?Today starts with Global Beatles Day as the crew celebrates one of the biggest moments in music history before arguing over the greatest Beatles songs ever recorded. George fans, Paul fans, John fans...and poor Ringo once again catching strays.Then it's straight into celebrity chaos.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors explode after reports of a mysterious Madison Square Garden event, and somehow this turns into an actual gambling pool inside the studio. Is it the wedding? A rehearsal? A giant distraction? Nobody knows—but several people may owe each other money after Fourth of July weekend.Meanwhile, Kirk Hammett has entered what can only be described as his "Sassy Kirk Era," taking shots at modern pop music while somehow becoming everyone's favorite unexpected media personality. The crew fully embraces the new attitude.Chris Kerber joins the show for an extended Blues conversation covering the Jordan Kyrou trade, the Tkachuk family's incredible week, NHL Draft speculation, Jordan Binnington rumors, Curtis Joseph's Hall of Fame case, and where the franchise goes next.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Hey friends, Chase here We are living in a moment where perfect is cheaper than ever. A few words into a prompt can generate an image. A template can make your brand look polished. A filter can smooth the rough edges. An AI tool can help you produce something slick, flattering, and technically impressive in seconds. On the surface, that sounds like creative abundance. But there is a catch. When everything can be perfected, perfect starts to feel invisible. That is the tension at the heart of this episode. In a world flooded with polish, your imperfections are not the liability. They are the signal. They are the thing that makes your work feel alive. They are the fingerprints that remind people there is a human being on the other side. Whether we are talking about your writing, your art, your business, your personal brand, or the way you show up in conversation, authenticity is becoming more scarce. And because it is more scarce, it is becoming more valuable. This is not an excuse to make sloppy work. It is not a call to be careless. It is not a suggestion that everything needs to be grungy, lo-fi, or deliberately rough. The point is much more useful than that: the future does not belong to the most polished version of everybody else. It belongs to the thing only you can make. That is why your imperfection is the advantage. Perfect Is Boring Because Perfect Is Predictable There is a reason perfect things often slide right past us. It is not just taste. It is biology. Our brains are wired to ignore consistent patterns and fixate on disruptions. We notice the thing that breaks the pattern. The one blade of grass that moves. The tiny irregularity. The detail that does not quite fit. Evolutionarily, that mattered because the disruption might have been danger. Creatively, it still matters because disruption is what catches attention. That is why a too-perfect image can feel dead. It is why stock photography often feels generic. It is why so much AI-generated visual work can feel like slop even when it is technically "good." It is predictable. It has been averaged into smoothness. It has no meaningful edge. And when everything around us starts to look polished, polished stops being special. The creative opportunity now is not to chase a cleaner version of sameness. It is to understand the specific ways your work can break the pattern. The weirdness. The humanity. The point of view. The taste. The slight asymmetry that could only come from you. Imperfection Has Always Been Part of What We Love Most of the things we love in art are not perfect. They are human. Think about the warmth of music played on vinyl. The light leaks from an old camera. Film grain. Paper texture. VHS distortion. A hand-drawn line that is not perfectly straight. A stage performance that leans on raw emotion. The detail that feels a little unpredictable, a little alive, a little impossible to manufacture cleanly. Those are not defects. They are part of the experience. That is the beauty of being you. You cannot be perfect. It is impossible. Even when you try, something human slips through. Your taste. Your timing. Your awkwardness. Your humor. Your obsession. Your point of view. Your hand drawn line that is beautifully off by just a bit. In a world of homogeneity, you being you is an act of rebellion. That is not a cute phrase. It is a real creative strategy. If everyone has access to the same tools, the same prompts, the same templates, and the same visual trends, the thing that separates your work is not the tool. It is the person using it. The Question Is No Longer "Can You Create?" There was a time when the bar was simply whether you could make the thing. Could you shoot the photo? Could you write the essay? Could you record the video? Could you build the product? Could you design the page? Now the bar is changing. The more creation becomes automated, the more valuable it becomes to make something only you could create. Not something flattering. Not something frictionless. Not something that looks like it belongs in the same feed as everything else. Something that carries your signature. This is why authenticity is becoming scarce. It is also why people are hungry for creator content that feels real. When every surface can be perfected, imperfection becomes a signal. It tells the audience that there is a person here. A voice here. A perspective here. A set of fingerprints here. And as AI gets better at creating any aesthetic you like, including artificial imperfection that presents as authentic, the focus shifts again. It becomes less about what is being said and more about who is saying it. That is the big takeaway: you matter now more than ever before. Deliberate Imperfection Is a Creative Tool This does not mean you should pursue slop. That distinction matters. The point is not to make careless work and call it authentic. The point is to understand what kind of imperfection belongs to you and then master it as deliberately as you would master any other creative tool. Maybe you love film grain. Go deep. Maybe you love JPEG compression and the artifacts it creates. Study it. Maybe you are drawn to hand-drawn lines, VHS distortion, paper textures, strange dialogue, raw performance, awkward honesty, or a niche visual language that does not make sense to everyone. Follow that thread. The goal is not to be rough for the sake of being rough. The goal is to channel the specific chaos, taste, and humanity you are drawn to in a way that becomes unmistakably yours. If your aesthetic is polished, great. Double down. Triple down. Ten X on that. Just make sure the polish is based on you, not on a generic idea of what polish is supposed to look like. Your work does not have to be messy to be authentic. It has to be yours. What You'll Hear in This Episode This is a short episode, but the message is direct: perfect is no longer the advantage. In a world where everything can be smoothed, generated, and optimized, the edge belongs to the work that feels human. Why too polished, too proper, and too slick are losing power in creativity, branding, and personal connection Why authenticity is becoming more scarce, and therefore more valuable Why the shift toward imperfection is showing up in popular culture and even inside the platforms that helped create the polished-feed era Why perfect anything becomes boring when it is predictable How human biology makes us notice disruption instead of consistent patterns Why stock photography and AI slop often feel forgettable, even when they are technically polished Why deliberate imperfection is a creative mandate, not a lack of craft How film grain, light leaks, vinyl warmth, and raw performance reveal what we actually respond to Why being yourself is an act of rebellion in a world of homogeneity Why your awkward, quirky, unapologetic creativity may be exactly what your audience wants Timecodes So You Can Jump to What You Need If you're not listening straight through, here are a few landmarks to help you find the part that speaks to where you are right now: 00:00 – A note about my weekly email and where I put my time and attention each week 01:50 – Welcome to the micro show and why too polished, too proper, and too slick are dead 02:20 – Why authenticity is more scarce and more valuable than ever 02:43 – Why the alarm bell is ringing now and how this idea is filtering through popular culture 03:07 – The Instagram CEO's point about authenticity, creator content, and imperfection as a signal 04:03 – What this means for anyone banking on a perfect, all too polished aesthetic 04:26 – Why perfect anything is boring, and why this is rooted in human biology 04:48 – How our brains notice disruptions in patterns rather than the patterns themselves 05:13 – Why stock photography and AI slop feel predictable and forgettable 05:45 – The mandate to master your own deliberate imperfection 06:07 – Why so many things we love in art are imperfect, from vinyl warmth to film grain 06:31 – Why the beauty of being you is that you cannot be perfect 06:51 – Why being yourself is an act of rebellion in a world of homogeneity 07:11 – Why the focus will shift from what is being said to who is saying it 07:38 – Why now is an amazing time for your work to stand out in an authentic niche 07:58 – How to go deep on the imperfections and textures you are drawn to 08:35 – Why this is not permission to pursue slop or force a grungy aesthetic 08:55 – Why you are the imperfect, beautiful element in the next chapter of creativity 09:26 – A thank you for listening, sharing, and growing together Read This If Your Work Feels Too Imperfect If you have been waiting until your work looks more polished before you share it, pay attention to that instinct. There is nothing wrong with craft. There is nothing wrong with quality. There is nothing wrong with caring deeply about the details. But the pursuit of polish can become a hiding place when it turns into a way to remove yourself from the work. Sometimes we sand down the exact thing that would have made the work connect. We remove the weird sentence. We smooth the rough edge. We choose the safer visual. We make the thing look more like what we think it is supposed to look like and less like something only we could have made. That is the trap. Your audience does not need you to become a cleaner copy of the internet. They need the part of you that has taste. They need the part of you that notices what other people miss. They need the part of you that is awkward, specific, playful, obsessive, and unapologetic. That does not mean you publish work you do not care about. It means you stop confusing sameness with excellence. Stop Treating Polish Like Proof Polish can be useful, but polish is not proof of meaning. A thing can be polished and empty. It can be clean and forgettable. It can be technically impressive and still feel like nobody was home when it was made. That is the danger of building everything around surface. The deeper question is whether the work carries a point of view. Can people feel the person behind it? Can they sense a choice? Can they tell that the texture, tone, rhythm, humor, awkwardness, restraint, mess, or precision came from someone specific? Can they tell that the thing was made from taste rather than simply assembled from trends? That is where the advantage lives. Because as the tools get easier, taste matters more. As production gets faster, point of view matters more. As the internet fills with frictionless output, the strange and unmistakable human element matters more. A Simple Practice for Finding Your Deliberate Imperfection Start by noticing what you are already drawn to. What textures do you love? What details do you keep saving, collecting, or returning to? What kinds of images, sentences, sounds, performances, conversations, or objects feel alive to you? Where do you feel a little spark of recognition? Then ask why. Maybe it is the grain. Maybe it is the pacing. Maybe it is the awkward pause. Maybe it is the rawness. Maybe it is the restraint. Maybe it is the way something feels handmade, overheard, imperfect, or emotionally unvarnished. Whatever it is, do not dismiss it as random. Your taste is data. Once you see the pattern, go deeper. Master it. Study the nuance. Learn how to use it on purpose. Turn the thing you thought was a flaw into a language. The goal is not to manufacture authenticity. The goal is to stop editing out the parts of your work that already carry it. Don't Be Generic in a World That Rewards the Unmistakable Generic work has never been easier to make. That is not an insult. It is just the reality of the tools we now have. Anyone can make something that looks good enough. Anyone can generate a flattering image. Anyone can produce a polished surface. But not everyone can make something that carries the weight of a lived point of view. That is your opening. Your niche can be playful. It can be esoteric. It can be polished. It can be raw. It can be quiet. It can be strange. It can be rooted in film grain, hand-drawn lines, paper textures, compression artifacts, dialogue, performance, or any other creative language that pulls you in. What matters is that it is based on you. Because there is a world of fans, friends, and customers who are not waiting for another generic version of what already exists. They are waiting for something with fingerprints. Something awkward, quirky, and unapologetic. Something that feels real. Questions to Ask Yourself Where am I making my work more polished but less personal? What rough edge am I tempted to remove that might actually be part of the signal? What do I love in other people's work because it feels imperfect, raw, or human? What kind of imperfection am I naturally drawn to? Where has my pursuit of polish become a hiding place? What could I master as a deliberate creative tool instead of treating it like a flaw? What part of my taste feels too niche, too weird, or too specific? What would make this work feel more unmistakably mine? Am I chasing excellence, or am I chasing sameness? What can I make that only I could make? The Core Idea Your imperfection is the advantage. Not because craft does not matter. Not because sloppy work is suddenly good. Not because every aesthetic needs to become rough, grungy, or lo-fi. Your imperfection is the advantage because it is evidence of a human being. It is the signal inside a culture drowning in polish. Perfect is cheap to produce and boring to consume when it becomes predictable. What people want now is work that feels real. Work with taste. Work with fingerprints. Work that carries the strange, specific, beautiful mark of the person who made it. So stop trying to sand yourself out of the work. Pick the textures, rhythms, ideas, edges, and obsessions that are yours. Go deep. Master them. Channel the chaos. Make something beyond the algorithm's training data. Make something that only you could make. Until next time: trust your taste, master your deliberate imperfection, and let the human part of the work lead.
Today's episode is basically us sitting down and shooting the sheesh
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them...On today's tapes:>> Crash Landing >> This storyteller experiences a horrible car crash... Or did he?>> Calling My Name >> This storyteller believes his family may be cursed with mimics.>> Tent Camping >> Two campers hear voices at night, but something's not right...Meanwhile, at the store:School's out for summer. That's right. Vince (Tony Cavalero) packs up the store. But never fear, Radio Rental will be back in October... So actually, I guess you should fear... just a little bit.Want more Radio Rental?For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/.Follow the show at @radiorentalVisit the website at radiorentalusa.com