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Triple Feature: Polyester/Hairspray/Cry-Baby

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 92:35 Transcription Available


Tonight's triple feature tracks the unlikely mainstreaming of one of American cinema's most hostile voices: John Waters. Born in Baltimore in 1946, Waters grew up inside the postwar, Greatest Generation moral order he would spend his career attacking—suburban respectability, sexual repression, and enforced normalcy. These three films mark his evolution from punishment to precision.Polyester (1981) is Waters' first real stab at the mainstream, a vicious parody of 1950s suburban melodrama starring Divine. Complete with Odorama scratch-and-sniff cards, it's less entertainment than indictment—cruel, confrontational, and openly contemptuous of middle-class virtue.By Hairspray (1988), Waters shifts strategy. Set in early-'60s Baltimore and starring Ricki Lake, the film uses classical filmmaking and musical structure to smuggle Waters' politics—body acceptance, integration, anti-bigotry—into a broad audience. It's his Trojan horse.Cry-Baby (1990) completes the arc. Starring Johnny Depp and notably lacking Divine, it reframes 1950s greaser culture with historical accuracy, restoring the era's sexual panic and moral hysteria that nostalgia like Grease erased. More coherent, more humane, and more mature, it's Waters finally understanding rather than punishing his past.You don't have to like John Waters—but these films matter because they remember American culture correctly.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Thoughts, More Ubisoft Chaos # 478

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 75:14 Transcription Available


The slam of winter weather caused Sean and Marc to delay the podcast recording this week. Still, we are here discussing what's going on in gaming, which is predominantly focused on two entities, Xbox and Ubisoft. Xbox had its Developer Direct 2026 last week and showed off some interesting things for both Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, with one getting the rumored May 19 release date and the other stuck on an Autumn release window. Did the broadcast do anything to get them more excited for these two flagship titles? And what about the other two games that were shown? The duo discusses their thoughts. Also, Ubisoft followed up on all of the talk from last week to introduce an entire restructuring plan that includes teams split among five creative houses. The cancellation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, the reveal of what Vantage Studios will actually be doing and the prospect of more layoffs at an already over-inflated company. Plus, Sean has thoughts on Escape From Ever After, Cairn, and Steel Century Groove, Marc has been playing the Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta Remake, the fallout from High Guard's release, and is the hate justified?You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/U5jDM8mQ84YListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/hZAZuRm5_tQRadulich in Broadcasting's 28 Years Late: The Bone Temple Review: https://youtube.com/live/ri3T9GlqKYkRadulich in Broadcasting's Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: https://youtube.com/live/bsN0GmgYWBoFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TikTokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

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Sessions (Vol 2): Too Old to Die Young (Song)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 126:44 Transcription Available


Tonight on Sessions, Mark Radulich and Jesse Starcher revisit the TV Party Tonight review of Too Old to Die Young, Nicolas Winding Refn's polarizing Amazon Prime series co-written with Ed Brubaker. Joined in that original discussion by Robert Winfree, the review became a long, winding, often exasperated examination of a show defined by extreme pacing, prolonged silence, stylized violence, and an almost confrontational rejection of traditional television storytelling.In this episode of Sessions, Mark and Jesse look back at that conversation—not to re-litigate the show, but to transform it. Using AI tools like Suno and ChatGPT, they take the tone, themes, jokes, frustration, and philosophical detours from the original podcast and compress them into music. What emerges is a song shaped by endurance, absurdity, dark humor, and the strange experience of sitting with a work that refuses to meet its audience halfway.This is Sessions: old conversations, new forms, and art distilled through sound.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: Mercy (2026)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 129:37 Transcription Available


Mercy is a 2026 American science fiction action thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, written by Marco van Belle, and produced by Charles Roven and Bekmambetov. The film stars Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers.Mercy was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on January 23, 2026. The film received negative reviews from critics.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Triple Feature: Rock of Ages/Tommy/Jesus Christ Superstar

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 68:58 Transcription Available


Tonight on Triple Feature, Mark Radulich and Chae Tate dig into three very different—but deeply connected—rock musicals: Rock of Ages, Tommy, and Jesus Christ Superstar. On the surface, these movies couldn't be more different: an ‘80s jukebox fantasy built around arena-rock nostalgia, a surreal and abrasive rock opera about trauma and worship, and a countercultural retelling of the Passion filtered through late-60s skepticism and sound. But together, they trace the evolution of rock as both rebellion and product.The conversation looks at how Tommy and Jesus Christ Superstar treat belief, authority, and charisma seriously—even uncomfortably—while Rock of Ages repackages rebellion into something glossy, ironic, and audience-affirming. Radulich and Tate explore how rock music moved from a confrontational force challenging institutions to a safe, self-aware nostalgia engine, and what gets lost when subversion becomes branding. It's a discussion about spectacle, sincerity, commercialization, and whether rock musicals can still say something dangerous—or if they're now just selling the feeling that they once did.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight_ IT - Welcome to Derry

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 98:28 Transcription Available


They say 'it' comes up every 27 years to feast on the fear of those in Derry, Maine. So let's take a trip back before the 2017 film, back to 1962, as we watch a new batch of kids try to survive Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Alexis Hejna from Honeysuckle Rose Creations joins Jesse Starcher and Benjamin Colon as they look at the HBO series that acts as a love letter to everything we love about Stephen King.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight: Stranger Things Retrospective (Season 5)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 142:10 Transcription Available


We're heading into the Upside Down one last time to discuss the final season of the hit Netflix series, "Stranger Things". Grab your flare gun, your Peanut Butter Boppers, and join Alexis Hejna from Honeysuckle Rose Creations and Jesse Starcher to get ready for the ultimate showdown!Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: 28 Years Later - The Bone Temple

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 120:17 Transcription Available


28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It was shot back-to-back with its predecessor 28 Years Later (2025), and serves as the fourth installment overall in the 28 Days Later film series. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was released by Sony Pictures Releasing through its Columbia Pictures label in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2026, as part of a double bill with its predecessor, with the film being individually released the following day on 14 January. It was released in the United States on 16 January 2026, and received generally positive reviews from critics. The film has grossed $31.2 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2026.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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What's Going on at Ubisoft? Is VR Gaming in Trouble? # 477

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 81:01 Transcription Available


Sadly, the bad news has begun early in 2026 as Meta has closed several of their VR studios and issued layoffs at others, raising the question of whether there should be concern about the viability of Virtual Reality as a gaming medium. Does this further push VR down the niche hole? Or is there still hope out there? Also, Ubisoft is in the news again for a lot of the wrong reasons. Closing a studio in Canada and facing their own troubles with avoiding unions, issuing layoffs at others, as they also attempt to get gamers excited about their future products, two of which feel like it's just a matter of when, not if, they will be officially released. Plus, Marc played the Forbidden Solitaire demo, Marathon has an official release date of March 5, Sony made some news for finally removing slop from the PSN store, Bobby Kotick is back in the news talking about Call of Duty and Xbox. All of this and more on this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX.You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/YLaaMszCJBo

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On Trial: War of the Roses (1989 vs 2025)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 90:33 Transcription Available


Tonight on On Trial, Mark Radulich and Jesse Starcher put two divorces in the dock: Danny DeVito's The War of the Roses (1989) vs. Jay Roach's pseudo-remake The Roses (2025). DeVito's film—adapted from Warren Adler's 1981 novel, scripted by Michael J. Leeson and produced by James L. Brooks and Arnon Milchan—reunites Romancing the Stone stars Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, with DeVito as the couple's lawyer. A pitch-black farce of marital escalation, it cost about $26M and grossed about $160M worldwide. Roach and writer Tony McNamara retool the premise for modern resentment: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, plus Allison Janney, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, and Ncuti Gatwa, as careers invert and the gloves come off. Released Aug. 29, 2025, it opened around $6.3M domestically and has earned about $15.3M in the U.S./Canada on an estimated $35M budget. We break down what each version keeps, what it softens, and whether satire or therapy-era realism lands harder in 2026Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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On Trial: Bamboozled

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 67:58 Transcription Available


Bamboozled is a 2000 American satirical black comedy-drama film written and directed by Spike Lee about a modern televised minstrel show featuring black actors donning blackface makeup and the resulting violent fallout from the show's success. It features an ensemble cast including Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett Smith, Savion Glover, Tommy Davidson, and Michael Rapaport.The film was given a limited release by New Line Cinema during the fall of 2000 and was released on DVD the following year. Critical reception was mixed,[3][4] and the film was unsuccessful financially, becoming a box office bomb. Despite its initial reception, Bamboozled later achieved cult film status for its satirical look at stereotypical depictions of black people in both historical and contemporary American film and television productions, and, in 2023, was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight: Sports Night (Season 1)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 81:06 Transcription Available


Sports Night is an American half-hour comedy-drama centered on a fictional cable sports news program of the same name. Season 1 premiered on ABC on September 22, 1998, following the creative staff as they navigate friendships, romantic entanglements, and ethical dilemmas while producing a nightly broadcast under constant network pressure. Created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by Imagine Television and Touchstone Television, the first season established the show's fast, dialogue-driven style and tension between journalistic integrity and ratings demands.The ensemble cast includes Robert Guillaume as managing editor Isaac Jaffe, Felicity Huffman as executive producer Dana Whitaker, Peter Krause as anchor Casey McCall, Josh Charles as co-anchor Dan Rydell, Sabrina Lloyd as senior associate producer Natalie Hurley, and Joshua Malina as associate producer Jeremy Goodwin. Recurring guest roles in season one featured William H. Macy as ratings consultant Sam Donovan and Brenda Strong as rival producer Sally Sasser.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Triple Feature: Bugonia/Marty Supreme/Hamnet

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 98:03 Transcription Available


This week's Triple Feature explores obsession, mythmaking, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive meaning. In Bugonia, Yorgos Lanthimos pushes paranoia and control to absurd extremes, turning conspiracy thinking into a darkly comic examination of power, belief, and the human need for order. Marty Supreme reframes the sports biopic as myth, using a fictionalized portrait to explore masculinity, performance, and the cost of obsession rather than historical accuracy. And Hamnet strips narrative down to grief itself, focusing not on Shakespeare's legacy, but on the quiet emotional devastation that precedes it. Together, these films interrogate how identity is constructed — through delusion, ambition, or loss — and ask whether meaning is something we uncover, invent, or cling to when reality refuses to cooperate.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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2026 Gaming Anniversaries, The Playground Xbox Direct # 476

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 83:55 Transcription Available


It's our first regular episode of Video Games 2 the MAX for the year, and already there's plenty to discuss and celebrate as well, as Sean and Marc bring up the 2026 Gaming anniversaries, this includes: The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Persona, Castlevania, Animal Crossing, Halo, Gears of War, and more. Will they get a new game announcement for the anniversary? Also, Microsoft announced the 2026 edition of the Xbox Developer Direct is happening on January 22, and Playground is bringing not just Forza Horizon 6, but also Fable to the party as well. Does this mean we can be sure both games release this year then? Also, how excited are we for Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak? Plus, Sean has thoughts on two indie games he's reviewing that release this week in Big Hops and Cassette Boy. Marc's been playing some games as well. Nintendo is monitoring the RAM shortages when it comes to Switch 2, PlayStation patents an A.I. that can play games for you, a bunch more Xbox news, could a Final Fantasy VI remake actually happen, and more!

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TV Party Tonight: White House Plumbers (miniseries)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 76:42 Transcription Available


White House Plumbers is an American satirical political drama television miniseries created and written by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck and directed by David Mandel, based on the 2007 book Integrity by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh. The series stars Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domhnall Gleeson, Kiernan Shipka, and Lena Headey and it premiered on HBO on May 1, 2023.Watergate masterminds and President Richard Nixon's political operatives E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy are part of the "White House Plumbers". Charged with plugging press leaks by any means necessary, they accidentally overturned the Presidency they were trying to protect.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Triple Feature: Weird Science/Sixteen Candles/Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 80:10 Transcription Available


Tonight's Triple Feature looks at John Hughes from three angles, across three years, and three very different fantasies of adolescence. We begin with Weird Science, a fairy tale disguised as a teen sex comedy, where a mythical helper arrives not to grant wishes, but to correct insecurity and force growth. From there we move to Sixteen Candles, Hughes' most raw and uncomfortable film, where neglect, entitlement, and boomer blind spots collide in a story that often loses sight of its supposed protagonist. We close with Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Hughes' most polished and mature work of the trio—a mythic daydream about escape, rebellion, and consequence, where Ferris is the fantasy but Cameron carries the emotional weight. Together, these films chart Hughes' evolution as a writer, his complicated relationship with authority, and his shifting ideas about what it means to grow up. Whether you see Ferris as liberator, Lisa as guardian spirit, or Hughes himself as an unresolved boomer working through old wounds, this triple feature gives us plenty to unpack.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 101:43 Transcription Available


Wake Up Dead Man (marketed as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the third film in the Knives Out series. It stars Daniel Craig, who reprises his role as master detective Benoit Blanc. The ensemble cast also includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was released in select theaters on November 26, before streaming on Netflix on December 12. Like its predecessors, it received generally positive reviews, with most praise for the performances, in particular those of Craig and O'Connor.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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2026 Gaming Predictions & Most Anticipated Games of 2026 # 476

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 123:17 Transcription Available


We've officially begun the new year of 2026, and with that comes the outlook for the year, and of course, when it comes to gaming, the most important part of that is the actual games. Sean and Randy will give their thoughts on what the Big 3 will do this year with Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. Plus, also look at PC Gaming and what's going to happen with the PC component increases and the Steam Machine, too. Then, of course, it's all about the Video Games as the duo give their Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2026 as well!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/kZghWsaX1ZwListen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/Qb4oMfjJn90Radulich in Broadcasting's Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out Review: https://youtube.com/live/ZoMHLQEn8UERadulich in Broadcasting's Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: https://youtube.com/live/bsN0GmgYWBoFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TikTokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

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Damn You Hollywood: Year In Review 2025/Look Ahead 2026

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 152:52 Transcription Available


Tonight on Damn You Hollywood, we close the book on 2025 with our annual Year in Review — the good, the bad, and the animated. We count down our Top 10 films of the year, endure our Bottom 5 cinematic disasters, and spotlight the Best 5 Animated Films, where craft, imagination, and risk still seem to matter.Once the autopsy is complete, we turn our attention forward. What does 2026 look like on paper? Which projects feel like genuine events, which smell like studio obligation, and which are quietly flying under the radar? We sort through the release calendar, argue about hype versus substance, and lock in the films we'll be reviewing next year.Awards season positioning, franchise fatigue, original swings, animation's quiet resurgence — it's all on the table. One last look back, one clear-eyed look ahead, and absolutely no mercy for bad movies.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Triple Feature: Jay Kelly/Train Dreams/A House of Dynamite

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 113:41 Transcription Available


Tonight's triple feature looks at a very specific corner of modern prestige filmmaking: Netflix as patron of adult drama, literary seriousness as cover, and awards viability as the quiet horizon. Jay Kelly, Train Dreams, and A House of Dynamite aren't united by genre or tone—they're united by intent.Train Dreams, adapted from Denis Johnson's novella, arrives pre-validated by literature, favoring memory, mood, and interiority over conventional narrative drive. Its restraint, casting choices, and visual language are calibrated for seriousness, festivals first and awards second. Jay Kelly occupies the character-study lane—films built around lived-in performances and social environments rather than plot mechanics, relying on actors who can suggest entire lives with minimal exposition. A House of Dynamite fits Netflix's newer pattern: ambiguity as a feature, not a bug—projects that provoke discussion without ideological hand-holding, often breaking through via critics' groups or screenplay recognition.The through-line is simple: Netflix is betting that seriousness still carries cultural capital. These films aren't chasing mass audiences—they're chasing legitimacy. Whether that turns into Oscar nominations isn't just about quality; it's a test of whether the awards ecosystem still recognizes quiet ambition in a noise-driven industry.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Video Games 2 the MAX
Best Games of 2025

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 91:40 Transcription Available


It's that time of the year for the unveiling of our Best Games of 2025. Sean, Randy, and Marc ranked their Top 15 games, the math was done, and now it is time to discuss why they are ranked where they are and to reveal the final list in this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX.You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/aLHC9k7d_v8Listen as a podcast and give us a review on these platforms... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ Check out other W2M Network Shows Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/g_prSunDiNwRadulich in Broadcasting's Frankenstein (2025) Review: https://youtube.com/live/lhCSJV6XnT0Radulich in Broadcasting's Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: https://youtube.com/live/bsN0GmgYWBoFollow on X (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram & TikTokSean on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/W2MSeanSean on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/w2msean.bsky.socialSean on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sgarmer05Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgarmer05/Marc on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HumanityPlagueFollow Us on all W2M Network Social Media Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetworkFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

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TV Party Tonight: Legit (Seasons 1 and 2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 95:10 Transcription Available


Tonight on TV Party Tonight, Jesse and I take a full look back at Legit, the short-lived but deeply personal sitcom created by and starring Jim Jefferies. Born out of a real stand-up story about helping a friend with muscular dystrophy experience adult independence, Legit begins as a blunt, profane experiment in empathy and gradually expands into a messy, humane portrait of a found family: Jim, Billy, and Steve. We break down the show's development, casting choices (including the decision to cast DJ Qualls as Billy), how Season 2 broadened the scope beyond disability narratives, and why the move from FX to FXX ultimately sealed its fate. We also talk about where Legit fits in Jefferies' career arc—what it clarified about his voice, what it cost him, and why it remains the project he's said he's most proud of, despite its early cancellation.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: Avatar - Fire and Ash

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 131:00 Transcription Available


Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver from a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Distributed by 20th Century Studios and produced by Lightstorm Entertainment, it is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third installment in the Avatar franchise. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet reprise their roles from the previous films.Cameron, who had stated in mid-2006 that he would like to make sequels to Avatar (2009) if it was successful, announced the first two sequels in early 2010 following the success of the first film, with the then-untitled Avatar 3 aiming for a December 2015 release. However, the addition of two more sequels (four in total), and the development of new technology required to film performance capture scenes underwater, a feat never accomplished before, led to significant delays to allow the crew more time to work on the writing, pre-production, and visual effects. Avatar: Fire and Ash started shooting simultaneously with The Way of Water in New Zealand on September 25, 2017; filming completed in late December 2020, after over three years of shooting. With an estimated budget of over $400 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made. The film is dedicated to editor John Refoua, who died in 2023, and producer Jon Landau, who died in 2024.Avatar: Fire and Ash had its world premiere at Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, on December 1, 2025, and was released theatrically in the United States on December 19, and has grossed $347.3 million. Critics praised the visuals, characters, performances, and action sequences, though many were divided on the plot, screenplay, and runtime.[b] Two additional sequels, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, are in various stages of production and are scheduled to be released in 2029 and 2031, respectively.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Xbox 2025 Report Card, A.I. Already Overtaking Gaming # 475

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 87:26 Transcription Available


Well, we brought it up last week, and this episode will finalize our series by looking back at the year that was for the three major console makers, as it's now Xbox's turn to get its 2025 Report Card. Sean and Marc go through the highs and lows of Xbox throughout the year, the game releases, and also look ahead to 2026 as the company is already promising a huge year ahead. This also brings us to a sour subject for many gamers, and that's Generative A.I., as Larian Studios and Sandfall Interactive both make news for their uses of it, and should it lead to the retracting of awards and vitriol online. Is the outlook for A.I. all grim? Or can there be some good use cases for it? Sean also has thoughts on the indie game Unbeatable. Marc's played more Ghost of Yotei; join us for the final regular episode of Video Games 2 the MAX for 2025. You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/digd76fBhtE

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Triple Feature: Oh. What. Fun./Jingle Bell Heist/A Merry Little Ex-Mas

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 95:10 Transcription Available


This episode features a streaming-era Christmas triple feature examining how modern holiday films handle conflict, resentment, and emotional labor: Oh. What. Fun., A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and Jingle Bell Heist.Oh. What. Fun. was released by Prime Video in 2024 as a holiday comedy aimed at adult audiences, with a cast led by established, middle-aged performers and a narrative centered on maternal burnout and invisible labor. Critical reception was mixed to negative, with reviewers divided on tone, though some praised its willingness to depict flawed, resentful characters.A Merry Little Ex-Mas, a 2024 Netflix original rom-com, targets millennial and Gen Z viewers fluent in therapy culture, featuring a recognizable streaming-friendly cast and a Christmas setting built around emotional reconciliation. Critics largely noted its heavy reliance on therapy-speak and safe conflict resolution, resulting in lukewarm aggregate scores.Jingle Bell Heist, also released by Netflix in 2024, leans into the holiday caper genre, combining romance with a Christmas Eve robbery plot and a younger, internationally marketable cast. Reviews were mixed but slightly more favorable than typical seasonal filler, and the film performed well in Netflix's global streaming charts despite modest critic scores.Together, these films offer a snapshot of how streaming platforms shape modern holiday storytelling.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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On Trial: Scrooged

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 84:51 Transcription Available


Scrooged (1988) is an American Christmas fantasy black comedy directed by Richard Donner and written by Mitch Glazer and Michael O'Donoghue. Inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, it offers a metafictional modern retelling starring Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a cynical TV executive preparing a live broadcast of A Christmas Carol who is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve. The supporting cast includes Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, Robert Mitchum, Michael J. Pollard, and Alfre Woodard.Produced on a $32 million budget and filmed in New York City and Hollywood from December 1987 to March 1988, the film marked Murray's return after a four-year hiatus following Ghostbusters. Production was turbulent due to creative clashes between Murray and Donner, though the film featured numerous celebrity cameos, including Murray's brothers. Marketed heavily around Murray's ghost-themed persona, Scrooged was released November 23, 1988, grossed over $100 million worldwide, and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup. Though critics were mixed, it has since become a Christmastime staple and is often cited as an unconventional or ahead-of-its-time holiday classic.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: Frankenstein (2025)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 136:56 Transcription Available


Frankenstein is a 2025 American Gothic science fiction film produced, written, and directed by Guillermo del Toro, based on the 1818 novel by Mary Shelley. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles. The story follows the life of Frankenstein, an egotistical scientist whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences.Del Toro had long imagined a faithful Frankenstein film as a "dream project". This was initially in development for Universal Pictures, with del Toro casting frequent collaborator Doug Jones as the Creature, and Bernie Wrightson being considered for the monster's design. However, Universal suspended the project in relation to its planned Dark Universe franchise. Netflix revived the project in 2023, with Elordi instead portraying the Creature. Filming took place from February to September 2024. Wrightson had died in 2017, and the illustrated compilation Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein was a key inspiration for the film's look.Frankenstein premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025. It had a limited theatrical release in the United States from October 17 and was globally released on November 7 on Netflix. The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute named it as one of the top ten films of 2025. It received five nominations at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Nintendo 2025 Report Card, Ghost of Yotei Impressions # 474

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 81:31 Transcription Available


Post Game Awards 2025, it feels as though we may as well join in on winding down and starting to look at the year that was. Although our GOTY episode is still a few weeks away, we are continuing our series on giving our grade to the year for the major console makers. This week, it's all about Nintendo as we delve into what its been in the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie prospects, the year's releases, and what's ahead for the Big N. Marc has also been playing Ghost of Yotei so he has some impressions on that. Marathon announced its release window and price, Ubisoft buys an Amazon MOBA studio, Tomb Raider Catalyst being enough for non fans, and much more on this edition of the podcast. You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/28Ur9_9mx5I

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Metal Hammer of Doom: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 144:55 Transcription Available


The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is a 1999 made-for-television film showcasing a Christmas music performance by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, starring Ossie Davis and Allie Sheridan. Guest performers included Michael Crawford and Jewel. Other performers include Bob Kinkel, Al Pitrelli, Chris Caffery, Johnny Lee Middleton, Jeff Plate, Tony Gaynor, Daryl Pediford and Tommy Farese. The film premiered on Fox Family Channel on December 14, 1999.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Triple Feature: Christmas Chaos/Tromeo and Juliet/Frankenhooker

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 82:05 Transcription Available


Tonight's triple feature embraces the exact kind of weird that makes cinema fun. We open with Christmas Chaos! — a meta-documentary about the fictional StabaClaus franchise, built from chaotic behind-the-scenes lore and cast interviews. We're doing it at Kathleen Benton's request since she appears in the film, and if someone you know is in a piece of indie Christmas madness, you screen it.From there, we dive straight into Troma: Tromeo and Juliet and Frankenhooker. These aren't just cult films — they're punk cinema at full blast. Gleeful, grotesque, DIY to the bone, and totally uninterested in prestige respectability.Together, the three films form an accidental masterclass in joyful trash: fake slasher mythology, Shakespeare rewritten by lunatics, and a man who builds the perfect woman out of spare parts. A perfect Troma Christmas.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Video Games 2 the MAX
The Game Awards 2025 Review

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 61:02 Transcription Available


Awards season officially kicks into high gear with The Game Awards 2025 event. Geoff Keighley's combination of ceremony with major game announcements happened, and Sean and Marc have their thoughts on the event, the announcements, and Clair Obscur Expedition 33, virtually completing the sweep of the awards. The guys discuss their favorite announcements and perhaps some that were not there as well. Join us as we discuss it all on this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX. You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/t81ndhc5dcA

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Damn You Hollywood: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 128:39 Transcription Available


Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a 2025 American supernatural horror film based on the video game series Five Nights at Freddy's created by Scott Cawthon and the sequel to the 2023 film adaptation. The film was directed by Emma Tammi and written by Cawthon. Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Theodus Crane, and Matthew Lillard reprise their roles from the previous film, with Freddy Carter, Skeet Ulrich, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace, and Teo Briones joining the cast. Set a year after the previous film, it follows Abby Schmidt (Rubio) as she reconnects with her animatronic friends, leading to events that reveal the origins of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.Cawthon stated in August 2018 that there could be a second Five Nights at Freddy's film, based on the events of the series' second video game, if the first film were successful. Hutcherson revealed the development of a sequel in January 2024, with Blumhouse Productions confirming it three months later. Principal photography began in November 2024 and concluded in February 2025 in New Orleans and surrounding communities.Five Nights at Freddy's 2 premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater on December 2, 2025, and was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on December 5. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing $111 million worldwide against a budget between $36–51 million.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Impressions, Best PlayStation 2 Games # 472

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 76:07 Transcription Available


Whoops, this was originally recorded on the usual Monday night slot on December 1, Sean just totally didn't realize he forgot to upload it. So here's the original description... We enter the last month of the year, with this week being the last week of major releases, so why not take a look back at the Best PlayStation 2 games, especially considering that 2025 is the 25th anniversary of the highest-selling console ever? Sean and Marc give out their Top 10 Best PS2 games of all-timeSean's also been playing Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Marc is also in retroland with Red Dead Redemption 1, should A.I. tags be on digital stores? Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco's Singapore Studio, World of Warcraft's next expansion releases next year, but Witcher 4 isn't releasing in 2026, and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/YDuDUsPlLeU

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Octopath Traveler 0 Impressions, Game Awards 2025 Predictions # 473

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 93:46 Transcription Available


All eyes look forward to Thursday as the Game Awards 2025 takes place, signifying yet another celebration of the year that was in video games, while also looking ahead to what's to come with major announcements and reveals hosted by one Geoff Keighley. Sean and Marc give their predictions on both the award winners and some possible predictions for some of the announcements as well. Sean has been playing Octopath Traveler 0 and has a lot of thoughts on how it could be the best game in the series in just his short time with the game so far. Does it feel like a mobile game? Or does it feel like it could easily have been originally created for consoles? Marc also discusses his thoughts on Marvel Cosmic Invasion too. Plus, Netflix and Paramount are embattled in a war over Warner Bros Discovery and so far Netflix has come out on top with a $83 Billion bid, but Paramount is attempting a hostile takeover that could involve the Saudi's and be worth over 108 Billion. Is one really better than the other? Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco, Tim Cain is back working at Obsidian, PlayStation will publish somes Bad Robot games, and much more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/TS_W-iK436M

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Comic Stripped: Polar

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 70:24 Transcription Available


In this episode of Comic Stripped, we dive into one of the wildest comic-to-film gaps ever: Victor Santos' silent, minimalist noir Polar: It Came From the Cold and Netflix's loud, neon-soaked action flick Polar starring Mads Mikkelsen. The comic is all style and silence—sharp lines, stark colors, and a cold assassin drifting through a dying world. The movie throws that out for explosive violence, cartoon villains, and a full John Wick makeover. We break down how the same character becomes two completely different stories, why the adaptation swings so hard away from the source, and what this says about Hollywood's obsession with recreating Wick-style hits without understanding what makes them work.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

The MCU'S Bleeding Edge
It: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 Live Recap + Panel Discussion

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 139:10


Wednesday 11/26/25 The MCU'S Bleeding Edge and some creator friends are breaking down Episode 5 of It: Welcome to Derry, the HBO MAX series based on Stephen King's classic horror novel and the It film franchise. Special Guest Co-host Andres The Pop Culture Guy handles moderating duties this week, joined by Co-hosts Jeff S($TrueKnowledge) and Cyberneticshark, along with Jesse Starcher of The Source Material Comics Podcast on W2M Network for the guest panel. If you dig our continued coverage of the It: WTD series, please consider rating and following The MCU'S Bleeding Edge Podcast, subscribing to the channel, and leaving us a comment!#ItWelcomeToDerry #StephenKing #HBOMax #HBO #Pennywise #HorrorSeries #TVRecap #LiveDiscussion #TheMCUsBleedingEdge #horrorcommunity Cybers LINKS- https://www.youtube.com/@cyberneticshark all his links can be found on YT!!Andres LINKS- https://www.youtube.com/@PopCultureguy https://www.youtube.com/@DCMarvelPlusTalkAll The MCU'S Bleeding Edge's LINKShttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090571329875https://www.twitch.tv/themcusbleedingedgehttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mcus-bleeding-edgehttps://rumble.com/c/c-1009757https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREPsCRvzjH0ggYL_Larq1Ahttps://www.tiktok.com/@UCREPsCRvzjH0ggYL_Larq1A https://twitter.com/mcusbleedingedgCo-host Cyberneticshark is using a Logitech BRIO along with Skullcandy headphones, a Audio- Technica AT2020 Condenser Studio Microphone, going through a 2021 Flagship Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming laptop. Co-host Jeff S(TrueKnowledge) is working with a Audio- Technica ATR2100 Condenser Studio Microphone, along with a pair of Audio- Technica Headphones, Logitech BRIO- C920-C922-Streamcam, going through a 2023 MacBook Pro along with using a ACER Nitro 5.

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The IndySiders: The Era of Honor Begins (2002)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 86:56 Transcription Available


The first event, titled The Era of Honor Begins, took place on February 23, 2002, in Philadelphia, the former home area of ECW. It featured nine matches, including a match between Eddy Guerrero and Super Crazy for the IWA Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship and a triple threat match between Christopher Daniels, Bryan Danielson, and Low Ki (who would become known as the "founding fathers of ROH"). In its first year of operation, Ring of Honor confined itself to staging live events in a limited number of venues and cities – primarily in the northeastern United States. Ten shows ran in Philadelphia, two in Wakefield, Massachusetts; one in metro Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and, one in Queens, New York.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: Zootopia 2 (2025)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 88:38 Transcription Available


Zootopia 2 (titled Zootropolis 2 in some markets) is a 2025 American animated buddy cop comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The sequel to Zootopia (2016), it is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, written by Bush, and produced by Yvett Merino. Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira, Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, and Jenny Slate reprise their roles from the first film, joined by newcomers Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, and Danny Trejo. It follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, the previous film's protagonists, who pursue reptile Gary De'Snake, as they try to clear their names.Zootopia 2 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on November 13, 2025, and was released in the United States on November 26. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $560.3 million worldwide, becoming the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2025.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight: Hazbin Hotel (Season 2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 101:29 Transcription Available


Hazbin Hotel is an American adult animated musical comedy television series created, directed, and executive-produced by Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano.[1][4] The series revolves around Charlie Morningstar, crown princess of Hell, on her quest to find a way for sinners to be "redeemed" and allowed into Heaven via her "Hazbin Hotel" as an alternative to Heaven's annual "Extermination" of souls due to Hell's overpopulation. The series is produced by SpindleHorse in collaboration with A24, Amazon MGM Studios, and the animation studio Bento Box Entertainment.Medrano began funding her work on Hazbin Hotel via Patreon in 2014. The pilot episode, released on YouTube on October 28, 2019, was made entirely by freelance animators, and was mainly financed by Medrano's Patreon followers.[6][7][8] The first season premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 19, 2024,[9][b] with its first episode also released on YouTube a day earlier for a limited release.[10] The second season premiered on October 29, 2025, while a third and fourth season are confirmed to be in production. The series has received generally positive reviews from critics.The popularity and success of the pilot allowed Medrano to create a spin-off series called Helluva Boss, which premiered on October 31, 2020. The series features a different cast of characters within the same in-universe setting. As of January 2024, Hazbin Hotel was the largest global debut for a new animated series on Prime Video. In February 2024, the pilot episode surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: Wicked - For Good

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 100:27 Transcription Available


Wicked: For Good (also known as Wicked: Part Two[c]) is a 2025 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The sequel to Wicked (2024), it adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum return from the first film. Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film explores the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda as they embrace their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.Universal Pictures and Marc Platt, who both produced the stage musical, announced the film adaptation in 2012. After a long development and multiple delays, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chu was hired as the director with Erivo and Grande cast in 2021. The adaptation was split into two parts to avoid omitting plot points and further develop the characters. Principal photography on both films began in December 2022 in England, was interrupted in July 2023 by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and resumed and concluded in January 2024.Wicked: For Good premiered at the Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo on November 4, 2025, and premiered in the U.S. on November 17 at Lincoln Center in New York City, with a wider release in the United States on November 21. It was received less positively than its predecessor, and has grossed $223 million worldwide.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight: Stranger Things (Season 4)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 113:39 Transcription Available


The fourth season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things, marketed as Stranger Things 4, was released worldwide on the streaming service Netflix in two volumes. The first set of seven episodes was released on May 27, 2022, while the second set of two episodes was released on July 1, 2022. The season was produced by the show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, along with Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Iain Paterson and Curtis Gwinn.Returning as series regulars are Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Cara Buono, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Matthew Modine and Paul Reiser, while Brett Gelman was promoted to series regular after recurring in the previous two seasons. Jamie Campbell Bower, Joseph Quinn, and Eduardo Franco joined the main cast. Mason Dye, Tom Wlaschiha, Sherman Augustus, Nikola Đuričko, and Joe Chrest appear in recurring roles.The season was met with critical acclaim. Critics praised the performances (particularly those of Harbour, Brown, McLaughlin, Sink, Dyer, Keery, Bower, and Quinn), the visuals, action sequences, soundtrack, emotional weight, and the darker, more mature tone, though some criticized the season for feeling bloated and overstuffed due to its expanded cast and significantly longer episode runtimes.[1][2][3] The first volume of the season received 13 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, winning five.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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PlayStation 2025 Report Card, Once Upon a Katamari Impressions # 471

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 119:00 Transcription Available


PlayStation has had an interesting year, where its smaller output in terms of first-party releases has not hurt it at all in terms of console sales. The gaming giant has made several future-facing announcements, one of which includes the existence of PlayStation 6 not that far down the line. Sean and Marc look into PlayStation's year from its games to its other media endeavors and what things look like heading into the looming 2026. An interesting take from Strauss Zelnick that we are headed to a PC future may mean that Xbox is right? But will it be the leader on that end? As two different anecdotal reports state that the recently announced Steam Machine may not be as price-friendly as many were hoping it would be. Could it be compounded by this ongoing memory shortage? Also, Xbox had its Partner Preview event, which included an interesting list of games. Not to mention, its weird announcement of Xbox Crocs that came out today as well. Marc has spent some time with Once Upon a Katamari, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is down sales-wise, while Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders are booming in its stead. All of this and more on this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/avYtob9GRks

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MHOD: Biohazard - Divided We Fall

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 107:57 Transcription Available


Biohazard came out of late-'80s Brooklyn fusing NYHC, metal, and hip-hop before anyone had a name for it. Urban Discipline and Judgment Night made them global, turning street-level anxiety into breakout crossover without losing grit. After decades of lineup chaos and dormancy, the original four reunited, hit the road, and recorded Divided We Fall—a deliberate return to their core sound: short songs, big gang-vocal hooks, and lyrics about a fractured world that finally caught up to what they were yelling in the '90s. Critics mostly agree it lands: some call it their best since State of the World Address, others hear a strong, no-frills comeback that proves Biohazard still matters. It isn't reinvention; it's reclamation—four men older, angrier, and right on time.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Triple Feature: Showgirls/Striptease/Hustlers

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 130:33 Transcription Available


Tonight's Triple Feature—Showgirls, Striptease, Hustlers—tracks 30 years of America wrestling with sex, money, and power. Showgirls (1995) is Verhoeven's neon nuclear satire, the American Dream as a Vegas buzzsaw. Striptease (1996) shifts to Florida grime, looking and feeling like Road House with a pole—sweaty bars, corrupt politics, and Demi Moore surviving a world rigged against single moms. By 2019, Hustlers flips the script: Ramona and her crew turn the strip club into a recession-era hustle, treating sex work as labor and revenge on Wall Street. Different decades, different aesthetics, same spine: women navigating systems built by men and reshaped by money.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Damn You Hollywood: The Running Man (2025)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 106:41 Transcription Available


The Running Man is a 2025 dystopian action thriller film produced and directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Michael Bacall. It is the second adaptation of the 1982 novel by Stephen King, following the 1987 film. The cast includes Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin.The Running Man premiered at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, on 5 November 2025. It was released in the UK on 12 November, and was released in the US on 14 November, by Paramount Pictures. The film received mixed reviews, though many critics considered it to be an improvement over the original.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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Valve's Steam Machine is Alive, Game Awards 2025 Nominees Announced # 470

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 98:07 Transcription Available


In a week full of news, Valve perhaps delivered the most shocking one with the announcement of a Steam controller, a VR headset, the Steam Frame, and the return of the Steam Machine. Can the new, more powerful, and proprietary versions of these devices finally spark a living room movement for PCs? Could this actually be in retail stores? And how much does this hurt Xbox being beaten to the space? The Game Awards 2025 Nominations are out, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the way with 12 nominations, including for Game of the Year and both of the Indie GOTY awards as well. They are also nominated for Indie Game of the Year at the Indie Awards. So, is it really an indie? And what about the rest of the lineup? Were there some major snubs? Plus, Sean tried the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign, and he was not happy with it being always online. Red Dead Redemption is finally appearing on current consoles, Pokemon Pokeopia gets a release date, but also a reveal that its a Game Key Card. Ubisoft canceled a Splinter Cell game, and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/qmMqWRntfeY

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Triple Feature: Clue/My Cousin Vinny/Trial and Error

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 92:23 Transcription Available


Jonathan Lynn isn't a household name, but his precision reshaped film comedy. A Cambridge satirist before Hollywood, he built jokes like arguments—logic first, chaos second. “Clue” (1985) was a $15M ensemble farce with three valid endings, a box-office flop that became a cult classic and a film-school staple. “My Cousin Vinny” (1992) turned courtroom procedure into character comedy; its $11M budget became a $64M hit, earning Marisa Tomei an Oscar and a permanent place in law-school curricula. “Trial and Error” (1997), a $25M legal farce with Jeff Daniels, Michael Richards, and early Charlize Theron, underperformed but became a cable favorite. Together, these films show Lynn's gift: ordinary people stumbling through rigid systems, revealing the absurdity underneath. In 2025, when studio comedy leans on improv and noise, Lynn's structured, intelligent approach feels like a lost art—proof that smart comedy still matters.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight: Gen V (Season 2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 80:44 Transcription Available


The second season of the American satirical superhero television series Gen V, the third series in The Boys franchise, based on The Boys comic book story arc We Gotta Go Now by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 17, 2025 with its first three episodes.The season stars Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann returning from the previous season, with Hamish Linklater joining the cast. After the fourth season of The Boys (2024), Marie Moreau (Sinclair) and the rest of her friends return to Godolkin University after months of suffering, where a new dean (Linklater) trains Supes to be soldiers. On the brink of war between humans and Supes, the team discovers a program that could change everything.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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TV Party Tonight: Only Murders in the Building (Season 5)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 80:34 Transcription Available


The fifth season of the American mystery comedy-drama television series Only Murders in the Building, often abbreviated as OMITB, premiered on September 9, 2025, on Hulu. The season stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as a trio of friends producing true crime podcasts that investigate murder cases in their apartment building, often assisted by their neighbor (Michael Cyril Creighton).In September 2024, Hulu greenlit Only Murders in the Building for a fifth season. Filming took place from March to June 2025. The season consisted of ten episodes.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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On Trial: The Running Man (1987)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 62:46 Transcription Available


The Running Man is a 1987 American dystopian action film directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto, and Jesse Ventura. The film is set in a dystopian United States between 2017 and 2019, featuring a television show where convicted criminal "runners" must escape death at the hands of professional killers. It is based on the 1982 novel written by Stephen King and published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.The Running Man grossed $38 million on its $27 million budget in the United States, and opened to mixed reviews from critics. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59