BOX OFFICE GOLD, ONE SHOW AT A TIME! Nearly every week, there’s a new NUMBER ONE MOVIE IN AMERICA. Let’s see how four decades of Americans have done at selecting movies, shall we? In each new episode of THE NUMBER ONE MOVIE IN AMERICA, we’ll randomly select a movie that spent at least one weekend atop the box-office charts. Whatever it is, we’ll have to watch it. And tell you whether or not you should. A rebranding of the longrunning review podcast “You Can’t Handle the Truth,” THE NUMBER ON ...
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Nats banter for the serious fan. Hosted by Kevin Nibley and Bryan King. Follow us on twitter @TalkNatsPodcast. You can also subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Tunein, and Stitcher.
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The Witch Saga features a variety of audio programs, both fiction and non fiction alike. The Witch and the Orchard, a dark fantasy three episode mini-series that follows a Witch who us hired by a shady lord to remove a curse from his land. The Witch Chronicles, an anthology series of short audio dramas that focus on the many different characters that inhabit the world of Teramor. How I Made the Witch and the Orchard, a behind the scenes commentary series in which the creator breaks down each ...
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The Marketing Rules Podcast from ThinkinCircles, with your host James Whitelock "The voice of Recruitment Marketing". James takes a deep dive into all things Recruitment Marketing, from strategy, technology and delivery. Talking to leaders and influencers from the Recruitment Marketing space globally. To keep up-to-date with the new "rules" for Recruitment marketing, tune in every week.
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Has Talent Acquisition become weaker as a function with Katrina Collier
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27:02Talent Acquisition teams have faced many challenges over the last few years, from the lack of strategic support, funding and understanding from leadership. Joining me this week is Katrina Collier, author and trainer, who is dedicated to making recruitment better and delivering an excellent job seeker experience. Katrina discusses how leadership oft…
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We do an eclectic celebration of the dance — and we do NOT keep it all inside! There's plenty of love in the studio for THE BIRDCAGE, both one of the funniest comedies of the '90s and one of the most successful. We expected the laughs; we didn't expect so many feelings! (We don't really have any recommendations this week; we talk about movies, but …
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SHOWTIME - Directors Commentary by Desmond Lynch
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15:38This is the conclusion of the behind the scenes series on the production of my short film; SHOWTIME. This is the directors commentary, in which I rewatch the film and commentate on it in real time. This is the audio only version of the commentary. You can watch the film on YouTube. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok…
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A tech founder's journey into using AI with Mark Chaffey
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28:50A lot of tech businesses in talent acquisition and recruitment are now prefaced with the term AI. So as a founder of one of these businesses, when should start this AI journey? Joining me this week is Mark Chaffey, CEO at Hackajob. Mark discusses how and when he decided to make AI core to his product, how it would affect his customer bases and if i…
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Are you ready to go back to Titanic? We're finally talking about one of the biggest movies of our lifetimes in this supersized episode. Plus, Kahmeela and Robin both enjoyed FREAKY TALES, and Sean very much did not enjoy SNOW WHITE nor THE ALTO KNIGHTS (Snowalto Whights?)By Aaron Kleiber, Robin Hitchcock, Kahmeela Adams, Sean Collier
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Justinas Kuprys
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37:54In this special episode, I interview Justinas Kuprys. Justinas was the dialogue editor and post production sound mixer for the short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the sound editing process, the challenges we faced as well as Justinas' experience working on the film. This is the eighth episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about SH…
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Mercer Hughes
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35:13In this special episode, I interview Mercer Hughes. Mercer was the editor and boom operator for the short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the editing process, the challenges we faced as well as Mercer's experience working on the film. This is the seventh episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about SHOWTIME. There are more interviews…
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This was a movie! It came out in theaters and everything! In spite of the fact that there hadn't been any MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN content in more than 50 years! The results are ... well, listen to the show. This week's recommendations: Robin is passionate about GHOSTLIGHT and PETITE MAMAN. Sean is perfectly fine with LAST BREATH and gobsmacked by DAR…
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The real reason you need a referral program with Sam Davies
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25:55Employee Referral programs don't work, so why should we bother them? Joining me this week to discuss this is Sam Davies, CEO at Rea Links Sam talks to James about setting up Real Links as a non-techie, why technology can overcome the perceived issues with employee referral programmes and how employee advocacy can support referral programs. The Mark…
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Lucy Reid
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23:32In this special episode, I interview Art director Lucy Reid. Lucy was the Art director for the short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the film, art design as well as her experience working on the film. This is the sixth episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about SHOWTIME. There are more interviews with cast and crew yet to come, as …
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Matteo DiCugno
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32:16In this special episode, I interview location sound mixer/sound recordist Matteo DiCugno. Matteo was the location sound mixer for the short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the film, our different philosophies on sound recording as well as Matteo's experiences on the film. This is the fifth episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about…
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
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1:06:57We're boldly going where this particular podcast hasn't gone before! Despite there being a shocking 12 different Star Trek films on our list, this is the first time we've run into the Enterprise. Will Robin feel like a real Trekkie? Will Kahmeela or Sean be converted? Will Shatner finish a line reading in a timely fashion? This week's recommendatio…
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Thomas O'Loan
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38:20In this special episode, I interview director of photography Thomas O'Loan. Thomas was the lead camera operator for my short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the film, everything about cameras and lighting for the film. This is the fourth episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about SHOWTIME. There are more interviews with cast and cr…
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How to foster innovation with Chantal-Lawren Welch
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21:26Fostering the current and next generation of innovators is a goal for most industries. Its even more critical in the advanced engineering industry where the pressure to innovate is ever-present. Joining me this week is Chantal-Lawren Welch, Marketing Manager at Silverstone Park.Chantal discusses the role of Silverstone Park in the advanced engineer…
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Seán McConville
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29:23In this special episode, I interview writer, actor and comedian Seán McConville. Seán played Kenny, the supporting character in my short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the film, the acting process as well as his experiences bringing Kenny to life on the screen. This is the third episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about SHOWTIME.…
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We've been waiting for this one since the beginning! Your co-hosts are all obsessive about the Scream franchise (the original trilogy, at least), and Scream 2 is the earliest chapter in Sidney's saga we can cover, since the original never went to number one. Will our obsessions propel Scream 2 to the very top of our all-time rankings? This week's r…
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How I made SHOWTIME - By Desmond Lynch: Interview with Áine Collier
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30:19In this special episode, I interview actress Áine Collier. Áine played Camilla, the lead character in my short film - SHOWTIME. We talk about the casting process, rehearsals, acting and production of the short film. This is the second episode of a behind the scenes audio commentary series about SHOWTIME. There are more interviews with cast and crew…
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Recruiters get marketing confused with fluff with Alexandra Chirica
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23:54Recruitment has had a chequered history with marketing and only in the last few years has it become strategically adopted and started to be seen as a necessity. Joining me this week is Alexandra Chirica, founder of Recfindr. Alexandra discusses her start-up journey and thoughts on what recruiters are doing wrong with their marketing. The Marketing …
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This is the first episode in a new audio commentary series that breaks down the production of my short film; SHOWTIME. In this episode, I break down every aspect of production - from development to post production. If you like this episode stay tuned as there will be interviews with cast and crew, detailing their experiences with the project. Be su…
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Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man goes straight emo in this sequel with more villains than ideas! Sam Raimi's final adventure with the webslinger (so far) was a global smash hit, even as it became an internet punchline; will our crew find something to redeem it, or is it just a series of memes? Elsewhere, Sean and Robin give a heavily qualified…
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Let's reflect on the days when the internet was an outwardly charming place that could rot your soul! (As opposed to what it is now, an outwardly hostile place that will rot your soul.) Ralph is an influencer and Vanellope makes some royal friends in RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET! Plus, Kahmeela likes JOKER 2 just fine, Robin begs you to avoid THE GIRL…
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How to unbias the interview process with Michael Blakley
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29:05Interview bias takes many forms, from affinity bias to accent bias and with most biases we can be totally unaware that we are making them and the results will affect the candidate, the interviewer and the employer. Talking to James this week is Michael Blakley, founder of Equitas. Michael discusses how to be conscious of biases during the interview…
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An offended aristocrat challenges his rival to a duel. But as the date gets closer, he grows more nervous The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that takes place in the world of Teramor, the same setting in which the Witch and the Orchard as well as Death to Dorkau take place in. Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @rea…
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Recruitment marketing versus employer branding with Sam Berthoud
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27:13For most businesses on a budget, deciding on the best place to spend that budget for talent attraction can mean difficult choices. So which is more effective for talent attraction, recruitment marketing or employer branding? Joining me this week is Sam Bertoud VP of Talent Solutions at hackajob. Sam discusses the importance of recruitment marketing…
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We're counting down our favorite new films of 2024 — and recapping a (deeply underwhelming) year of NOMIAs from the podcast! Plus movies we'd like to punch, anticipated 2025 releases and more bad music takes!By Aaron Kleiber, Robin Hitchcock, Kahmeela Adams, Sean Collier
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This is a belated audio commentary episode that details how I made my 2024 Christmas project; Batman Noël - the Audio Drama Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond LynchBy Desmond Lynch
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Hitch a ride on a passing wagon and slide right into the uncanny valley with Disney's A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Scrooge is back, and this time he's a bizarre digital creation that sounds (but does not look) like Jim Carrey. Bizarre Zemeckian oddity or ... wait, one of us liked this??? Recommendations abound in this season of prestige pics, including DAY O…
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This is an audio drama adaptation of "Batman: Noël". A graphic novel by Lee Bermojo I have made some big changes to the original story, including changing the villain and swapping out some characters - alongside some character and plot points as well. This was one of the first comic books I've ever read. I was blown away by the art and how the stor…
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A storytelling mindset with Neil Mullarkey
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34:26The traditional view of a leader is serious, stoic and humourless, but are humour, laughter and storytelling the new leadership traits?Joining me this week is Neil Mullarkey, Comedian, author and business coach Neil discusses how to be a better leader through storytelling, laughter, fun and mindset? The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChil…
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Our backward stroll through Bond history continues! We've covered Brosnan and Moore; now we get to the classic version, as Sean Connery tangles with an over-the-top, entirely dubbed madman in GOLDFINGER! That song, though! Plenty of recommendations to be found in this one, including Gladiator II, Nickel Boys, Nosferatu and Heretic!…
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One of only two Coen Brothers movies to win a weekend at the box office, BURN AFTER READING is the comedic counterpoint to their Oscar dominating No Country For Old Men. It's got a good cast, a wacky premise and some laughs! Does it have depression political reality? Kinda! This week's recommendations include a joint endorsement of JUROR NO. 2, lig…
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Building a Talent Acquisition Community and Movember with Edan Haddock
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25:39We talked many times on the podcast about how communities have become more and more important for brand building, but what if that's not the aim and it is simply to create a community of like-minded professionals? Joining me this week is Edan Haddock, Head of Talent at Movember. Edan talks me through how he started 'Rubberband', his Facebook commun…
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Sweet cozy sweater of a movie or deeply weird death party? Why not both? PRACTICAL MAGIC has movie stars, '90s fashion and a deeply satisfying soundtrack — but what's with all the death and violence in this alleged romcom? This week's bevy of recommendations include HERE, ANORA, NIGHTBITCH, SUPER/MAN, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS ... we talk about a lot of …
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How recruiter enablement and recruitment marketing can work together with Sean Galligan
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24:19Recruiter enablement is a fairly new concept and definitions are ranging, but broadly it's to deliver resources and assets at the point of need for a recruiter. So how does recruitment marketing fit into this process? Talking to James this week is Sean Galligan, founder of TA Guru. Sean discusses the alignment of enablement and marketing and how it…
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Understanding your strengths with Zoe Clayton-White
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24:02Doing any kind of assessment or test can be daunting, but identifying your professional strengths and weaknesses can be even worse. Taking James through his strengths and weaknesses is Zoe Clayton-White development coach and senior talent developer at Very Group. Zoe takes James through his own Clifton Strengths evaluator to help him discover his o…
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So this one is supposed to be about the fourth chapter in the demons-on-camera franchise ... but we all watched somewhere between three and seven of the movies, so it quickly turns into a recap of the whole PARANORMAL ACTIVITY saga. (If we draw the second movie next time, we're really not gonna have anything to talk about.) Grab your Kinect, let's …
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We're going back to the Conjuring Universe (kinda), and that can mean only one thing: A sinister, slightly damp lady screaming at children! THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA is ... not the best remembered in this franchise; will it make us weep by the river? Plus, Robin is team I SAW THE TV GLOW, Kahmeela is team SMILE 2 and Sean, in open defiance of logic a…
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In this special episode, James speaks with presenters and attendees from this year's Job Boards Connect London. The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill https://www.rchilli.com/ #MarketingRules #TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing To learn more about Job Boards Connect visit: https://jobboardsconnect.com/ Learn more about James and T…
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In this special audio commentary episode, I go into detail on my experience as the production sound mixer as well as the post production sound editor of the coming of age comedy film "The UnHolylands" Socials: Twitter: @RealDesLynch Instagram: @realdesmondlynch TikTok: @realdesmondlynch YouTube: Desmond Lynch…
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As marketers in an SME or larger business, we will probably have dealings with the head of operations, but what exactly do they do? Joining me this week is Si Bor, Founder at Embedded Ops.Si talks me through his years of experience as an Ops Director with several big name recruitment agencies. He details the duties and responsibilities of Operation…
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Spooky season is here! And we're kicking off with a visit with Hannibal Lecter (who is neither late nor great). We've already talked about Silence of the Lambs, so let's skip ahead to RED DRAGON, the one with the tiger and the fire and the loaded cast! Plus, Kahmeela recommends REBEL RIDGE, Robin goes Dad mode with HORIZON, Sean and Kahmeela like S…
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You're welcome and/or we're sorry, parents: We're talking about "PAW Patrol" this time! Commiserate with us as we try to untangle the complicated civic structure of this alarmingly pup-controlled society. Elsewhere, we all saw "Blink Twice" and have plenty of thoughts, a brief discourse on the perils of fame and someone makes their podcast debut! S…
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AI and the Future of WordPress with Peter Guirguis
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25:49AI has touch points with lots of our marketing activity but how could it support the way we build, design and interact with websites? Talking to me this week is Peter Guirguis, CEO at SwiftPress Support. Peter discusses how he sees AI shaping the future of WordPress websites and how AI can influence web and landing page design. The Marketing Rules …
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Oh ... oh no. Oh no. Oh, no no no. No. Just ... no. This week's recommendations: Sean really likes SING SING and is just fine with ALIEN: ROMULUS. Kahmeela is here for the series DOMINO DAY. And Robin is fascinated by, but feels a bit icky about, ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES.By Aaron Kleiber, Robin Hitchcock, Kahmeela Adams, Sean Collier
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Talent Acquisition and AI with Bill Boorman
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36:35What will the effect of AI be on talent acquisition and talent acquisition teams and is it the next shift in recruitment? Joining me this week is the ubiquitous Bill Boorman, founder of the Tru conferences and advisor to many rec tech companies. Bill talks me through his career in recruitment, his views on the TA space and the effect of emerging te…
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The Witch Chronicles - From the Depths Below
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7:15Having ventured to a seaside town in search of a mystery, a newsgatherer gets more than he bargains for when bodies wash up on the beach- and begin to move The Witch Chronicles is an anthology series of short stories that take place in the world of Teramor. It is the same setting in which the Witch and the Orchard and Death to Dorkau is set in. If …
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This is Part 2 of my episodes recorded live from Recfest UK 2024. I had the chance to speak with some great guests from the world of talent acquisition and Talent Tech. I hope you enjoy...again The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill https://www.rchilli.com/ #MarketingRules #TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing Learn more about James…
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A movie about a woman who survived the Titanic ... that will not mention the Titanic for nearly two hours! A biography of one of the most fascinating people of the 20th century ... that will ignore everything that actually happened in her life! But hey, how about those six or seven songs? THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN was a big hit, and we don't know …
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This is Part 1 of 2 episodes recorded live from Recfest UK 2024. I had the chance to speak with some great guests from the world of talent acquisition and Talent Tech. I hope you enjoy. The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill https://www.rchilli.com/ #MarketingRules #TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketing Learn more about James and Think…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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1:06:35The chamber of secrets has been opened! Oh, no — it contains J.K. Rowling's bad opinions! We finally have a real chance (Fantastic Beasts doesn't count) to delve into the Harry Potter series, covering everything from the strong and deep bench of performers to Sean's complicated history with the fandom. Quidditch: Still a bad sport! This week's reco…
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