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Talkin’ Tauntauns is hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away.
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Every week AIPT Movie Editor Nathaniel Muir and his cinema partner in crime Blake Heath discuss indie and genre movies you have have never heard of, the ones you cannot hear enough about, and the ones you never want to hear about again.
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Friends Ashley (host of Southern Haunts Podcast) and Nathan (co-host of the AIPT Comics Podcast and The Silver Linings Playlist) discuss their favorite horror movies.
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Taboo & B. Earl on Ultimate Hawkeye, identity, and a Ronin reveal
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Episode 338: 'Werewolf in a Women's Prison' (2006)/ 'Drop' (2017)
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1:03:48We start with a look at this weekend's box office. We start with the power of anime, before moving on to the Warrens. But the main topic is Stephen King. The renowned author is no stranger to box office flops. So why is everyone blaming the performance of The Long Walk recent comments he made. It is not like he has every been quiet about his politi…
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After a little bit of a delay, we are finally wrapping up our coverage of the second, and final, season of Andor. These 3 episodes make up the 1 BBY arc leading into Rogue One encompassing S2 Episodes 10: Make it Stop, 11: Who Else Knows?, and 12: Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicol…
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From Gotham to Latveria: Big comics news + Evel Knievel rides again
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Blind bag bonanza and Jacob Phillips & Tate Brombal unpack 'Everything Dead & Dying'
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Episode 337: 'Your Host' (2025)/ 'Until Dawn' (2025)
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58:19A few months back, Rian Johnson said he hopes the next Knives Out movie is in theaters for as long as possible. Netflix released that number this week and it probably is not what Johnson was hoping for. The Long Walk comes out this month and they have a real cool marketing idea. It is too bad that it is a little too much for public consumption. You…
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The Clone Wars Rewatch 14 - The Mortis Trilogy
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1:14:40We have made it to this seminal arc of The Clone Wars, The Mortis Trilogy. This week we are discussing just those three episodes, Season 3 Episodes 15: Overlords, 16: Altar of Mortis, and 17: Ghosts of Mortis. Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to…
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Mike del Mundo on his Marvel art book, creative process, and career evolution
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Episode 336: 'Red Sonja' (2025)/ 'The Toxic Avenger' (2025)
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47:37Highlander is a weird franchise. It seemed like a big deal in the 80s. Big enough to warrant a couple of sequels and a TV series that lasted a few seasons. It also has one of the most quotable lines in cinema history. Yet, it is also incredibly underrated. Which makes some sense considering all that came out of that decade. We also talk about direc…
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Soo Lee talks Wizard of Oz, Star Wars horror, and making classics fresh again
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We are joined by Emmy Award winner Clayton Sandell, co-author of Star Wars Timelines, Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive, and the upcoming The Phantom Menace: A Visual Archive. We talk about his work within the franchise, Star Wars Journalism, and we delve into the topic of mental health and his discussions with Jake Lloyd and his mother. You can…
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Chris Condon on Wolverine, Green Arrow, and taking big swings in comics
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SPOILER ALERT!!! AS WITH ALL SPECIAL EDITIONS WE HAVE A LOT TO SAY AND SAY IT ALL Horror movies have ramped up their marketing efforts in recent years. Weapons is the latest example. The movie created a website, released two hour security cam footage, along with traditional tactics like an awesome poster and excellent trailer. The end result? It ex…
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We are talking the Galaxy Map with longtime galactic atlas supporter and Star Wars author, Jason Fry. Along with his work helping to get an updated Galaxy Map uploaded to the current Star Wars website (https://www.starwars.com/star-wars-galaxy-map) we discuss his work on Star Wars Timelines and other projects. As Jason mentions in the episode, if y…
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Benjamin Percy on building the ‘Percyverse,’ 'Predator Kills the Marvel Universe', and Red Band 'Punisher'
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Episode 334: 'The School Duel' (2025)/ 'Animale' (2025)
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55:07There is a lot of news surrounding the real Annabelle doll in recent weeks. We weigh in on what we feel is true, what is fake, and what lies in between. You may be surprised to hear what we think about the supposedly cursed doll. We also talk about being attractive in the 1980s and the latest comedic reboot of a serious property. We thought The Sch…
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Symbiote surges, Spider-Man 3099, and Cullen Bunn unleashed
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How long has Todd McFarlane been teasing a new Spawn movie? It seems like it has been at least a decade. Do his latest comments mean anything? Sticking with comic books, we discuss the adaption of the controversial Garth Ennis book, Crossed. Is the name being attached to it the perfect match or overkill? Plus, Predator: Killer of Killers new. One o…
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NEWS SDCC biggest reveals: Marvel reveals 'Buffy' and 'Angel' make comic comeback with Kelly Thompson at the helm Dean and Sam hit the road again in new 'Supernatural' comic launching October 2025 Swat Kats returns with first-ever comic series, launching on Kickstarter this fall New era of TMNT launches December 2025 with Gene Luen Yang and Freddie…
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Video games and movies seem like a perfect fit. For whatever reasons, adaptations done in either direction do not seem to work so well. Over the past few years, there have been a number of familiar horror franchises turned into games. They have been multiplayer affairs with limited shelf life. What makes the Hellraiser video game different? We real…
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SDCC 2025 preview: Age of Revelation revealed & Marvel’s next Endgame teased
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We have really enjoyed what we have seen from Zach Creggers. Barbarian was fantastic and Weapons looks like it is going to be great. But what could he do with a video game movie? Especially one with as passionate of a fan base as Resident Evil. Well, as long as he sticks the lore he should be alright. Another long running horror property is the Ami…
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The Clone Wars Rewatch 13 - The Nightsisters Trilogy
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1:31:28We are covering the 13th part in our chronological rewatch of The Clone Wars series. This time we are discussing two trilogies, The Senate Trilogy and the Nightsisters Trilogy. The Senate Trilogy encompasses episodes in Season 3, ep. 10 - Heroes on Both Sides, ep. 11 - Pursuit of Peace, and Season 2 episode 15 - Senate Murders. The Nightsisters Tri…
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Christian Ward on expanding the Event Horizon Universe
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It is hard to talk about this follow up without asking what happened. The first was a surprise hit that was popular among audiences of all ages. M3GAN also took the internet by storm which is always a big win. It was not long before a sequel and spinoff were announced. Everyone seemed excited about the prospect of a M3GAN universe. We talk about ho…
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Talking geek mode: Taboo on his new podcast Comics and Kicks
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From Godzilla to Green Goblin: Ethan Parker & Griffin Sheridan’s comic book takeover
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Episode 329: 'Kracker Jack'd' (2003)/ 'Unnatural' (2024)
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1:03:32We were so excited to see 28 Years Later and based off of the box office, we were not the only ones. And much like many of those who went to see it, we have mixed opinions on it (most of it not good.) We are a little surprised that there is another adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand. We understand that there will always be retellings of King’s …
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Best comic books of 2025 so far – top picks you need to read
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We love Mel Brooks. He is responsible for some of the funniest movies of all time. Young Frankenstein is also one of the best adaptations the Mary Shelley classic ever made. So, we were both excited to hear about the sequel to Spaceballs. We rank our favorite movies from Brooks and why Spaceballs once disappointed us. We are also huge fans of Frigh…
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We are three quarters of our way through Andor Season 2 with the third arc, 2 BBY. Included in this are are Season 2 episodes 7 - Messenger, 8 - Who Are You? and 9 - Welcome to the Rebellion. Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and…
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Plagues, vampires, and Vincent Price. 1964's The Last Man on Earth has a lot to love. This week we are diving into this eerie classic and discussing our love for Mr. Price! -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/southernhauntspodcast -- Check out The Silver Linings Playlist on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sil…
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Archie meets chaos: Behind the scenes of 'Archie vs. Minor Threats'
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1:13:45NEWS 'The Undead Iron Fist' resurrects Danny Rand in new series New 'Imperial War' tie-ins announced for Exiles and Nova Centurion Marvel details Storm's "Thunder War" three-part 2025 event Mr. Fantastic vs. Doctor Doom in 'One World Under Doom' #7 Marvel reveals ‘Marvel Knights: The World to Come’ #4 details Everything to know about September 2025…
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Episode: 327: 'Bleeding' (2025)/ 'Gonzo Girl' (2025)
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53:41Jennifer’s Body is a cult classic. And like most cult classics, there are lots of rumors around it. We think it is okay, but there are fans out there who absolutely love the 2009 film. Every few years, talk of a sequel heats up before going away. This time, there seems to be more truth to the rumors. We have mixed opinions about Robert Eggers worki…
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Inside New Avengers: Sam Humphries talks Bucky, Carnage, and chaos
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Episode 326: Zombies, sharksploitation, and serial killers
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54:56Mike Flanagan is one of the best horror directors out there. This week we have a lot to say about him - and not all of it is good. We talk about the upcoming Carrie series and what it means for his Exorcist movie. We also talk about how we do not care about the upcoming The Life of Chuck. We are interested to see what Blumhouse wants to do with the…
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Continuing our watch through Andor Season 2 with the second arc of the season - 3 BBY including episodes E4 - Ever Been to Ghormon?, E5 - I Have Friends Everywhere, and E6 - What a Festive Evening. Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking ne…
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Demons, diesel, and Post Malone: Inside vault’s wild ride ‘Big Rig’
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1:27:23NEWS Writer Peter David has died 'Deadpool/Batman' and 'Batman/Deadpool coming late 2025 Mark Millar's ‘Psychic Sam’ comic and movie announced 'Skullkickers' returns with Oni Press Compact Attack Editions in 2026 'Nightmare Before Christmas' novel gets graphic novel in June 2025 Toxic Crusaders #1 announced Dark Horse celebrates Jack Kirby with ‘Th…
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Episode 325: Between a 'Companion' and 'A Hard Place'
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56:46The success of the latest Final Destination movie is one of the biggest surprises of the first part of the year. Even more shocking is a reported incident from Argentina that is one of the truest cases of life imitating art ever seen. Deadly truth, false internet reporting, or best marketing ever? We finally saw our first look at the It prequel ser…
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Mark Russell on 'Polis', Protopias, and 'X-Factor' lost stories
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Episode 324: Awful neighbors and brining back the dead
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59:49We have had many discussions about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on our humble little podcast. In recent months, we have also talked a lot about Osgood Perkins. We never thought the two of them would come together. The rumor is that may be happening. The question becomes, is that a good thing? We are big enough to admit when we are wrong. Last week, …
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We're back, we're married, and we are discussing the film that started it all, 1998's Urban Legends! We are so happy to celebrate 100 episodes with you all. Cheers to 100 more! -- Check out Southern Haunts on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/southernhauntspodcast -- Check out The Silver Linings Playlist on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com…
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We are covering the first 3 episodes of Andor Season 2 which we are calling the "4 BBY" arc. These episode include S2 E1 - One Year Later, E2 - Sagrona Teema, and E3 - Harvest. Trigger warning! - We do delve into some sexual assault discussion based on the content of the episode starting at approximately the 20 minute mark through about the 33 minu…
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Building a better bloodbath: James Tynion IV on 'Exquisite Corpses' and the power of collaboration
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Episode 323: A movie made entirely from AI?!?
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1:03:11A few months back we had a chance to see Clown in a Cornfield. On last week’s show we reminded everyone that it was coming to theaters. Its box office performance was still surprising to us. We also talk about how well the new Final Destination movie will probably do- even though it probably shouldn’t. We have had a great time with the last two rel…
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Scott Snyder’s 'Absolute Batman': Fear, Trauma, and Rebuilding a Dark Knight
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Episode 322: Strange sci-fi and stranger martial arts
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57:42There has been a lot of talk around Sinners. Good, bad, or ugly, everyone seems to have an opinion about it. Is it really the best movie of the young year? Is it grossly overrated? Something else entirely? Whatever the case, audiences are going out to see it in drovers. What is being overlooked by many is the biggest irony surrounding it. We spend …
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"Batman has Everything": Al Ewing talks his twisty Detective Comics annual
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Episode 321: Rare Asian vampires & twisted fairy tales
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58:10There are not many weeks that go by that we end up discussing news of a horror reboot. This show we talk about the Urban Legends reboot. There is not much news as of yet, but it is definitely coming. We talk about our memories of the movie, why it tends to be overlooked, and whether we are looking forward to it. During our last show, we talked abou…
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Demons, Dads & Deadlines: Inside Living Hell with Caitlin Yarsky
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