Best Allison Task Podcasts (2025)

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263. One Battle After Another, Allison Mack, Two Strangers, Shelby Oaks, and More 1:42:01

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This week on All Pop, No Culture, we dig into a wide spread of movies, musicals, podcasts, and horror TV—basically everything lighting up your feed (or should be). Kevin kicks things off with a review of One Battle After Another, a character-driven drama with sharp performances and a slow-burn emotional core. Andrew throws in director deep cuts, tr…

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262. Being Eddie, Soulmates, Malice, All Her Fault, DWS, Welcome to Derry, and Morgan Jay 1:48:21

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This week on All Pop, No Culture, we dive into a loaded mix of TV, film, and comedy—breaking down everything from nostalgic favorites to brand-new premieres shaking up the streaming world. We kick things off with the new Eddie Murphy Netflix documentary and the legacy of one of comedy's most influential performers. We jump into the anthology series…

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261. Bugonia, Plur1bus, Oh, Mary!, Frankenstein, and Stranger Things Season 5 Sneak Peek 1:47:37

2d ago1:47:37

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The gang's all here, for the second week in a row! This week they cover Bugonia, Plur1bus, Oh, Mary!, Frankenstein, and the Stranger Things Season 5 sneak peek. As the show starts, Kevin immediately passes off the reins to Lauren, who saw Bugonia in theaters this week. It's another Yorgos Lanthimos/Emma Stone joint and it's as weird as you'd expect…

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260. IT: Welcome to Derry, Nobody Wants This, Regretting You, and The Perfect Neighbor 1:38:14

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The gang's all here, and this week they cover IT: Welcome to Derry, Nobody Wants This Season 2, A return to A House of Dynamite, Regretting You, and The Perfect Neighbor. We open the show jumping right into the hottest new series, IT: Welcome to Derry. Kevin and Andrew have both watched the first episode, and Kevin's seen the second. Both guys have…

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Ep. 18: Transforming Student Success w/ Dr. Allison Calhoun-Brown | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 42:26

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In this episode of Together. A Higher-Ed Podcast, host Chase Hagood sits down with Dr. Allison Calhoun-Brown, Senior Vice President for Student Success and Chief Enrollment Officer at Georgia State University. Dr. Calhoun-Brown shares her remarkable journey from faculty member to national leader in student success and how Georgia State became a mod…

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259. Gen V Finale, A House Of Dynamite, and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle 1:25:41

14d ago1:25:41

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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and they have a tight and shockingly relevant episode. They cover the finale of Gen V, A House of Dynamite, and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (2025). The guys jump right into it this episode the series finale of Gen V. This season was an improvement over an already solid first season and a great lead in to the …

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258. Roofman, Tron: Ares, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Black Phone 2, and I Like Me 1:34:00

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It's a weird one this week. Lauren is here for a quick rundown of Roofman, but her technical difficulties cute her a hair short. Then Kevin and Andrew run with Tron: Ares, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Black Phone 2, and I Like Me. Lauren had a chance to get out to the theater this week and, despite needing to hop off the podcast early this week, give…

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Ep. 17: Arthur Brooks on Meaning & Belonging in Higher Ed | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 30:31

1M ago30:31

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In this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, Harvard professor and bestselling author Dr. Arthur Brooks explores meaning, belonging, flourishing, and leadership in today’s university culture. Arthur Brooks shares his remarkable journey from classical musician to internationally recognized social scientist, reflecting on how purpose and belongi…

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257. Alice in Borderland, Monster, The Four Seasons, Peacemaker, & The Queen of Versailles 1:37:31

2M ago1:37:31

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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and, despite Andrew being a big fibber and not showing up, they manage a solid episode. They talk about Alice in Borderland, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, The Four Seasons, Peacemaker Season 2, and The Queen of Versailles. Much like you, we thought that a week off would give Andrew time to come back to us, but oh …

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256. Marvel Zombies, Alien Earth Finale, Gen V, Wayward, and Tangents!! 1:25:29

2M ago1:25:29

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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week, and it's a fun one. The guys talk Marvel Zombies, the Alien: Earth finale, the season premiere of Gen V and Wayward, with all of that book ended by some wonderful tangents!! We give you a rare look into what happens before we start recording a show, which is usually just senseless babbling. This time, though, t…

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255. Twinless, The Emmys, The Pitt, The Long Walk, 28 Years Later, Alien: Earth, and More! 2:05:51

2M ago2:05:51

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In this episode, the gang discusse Twinless, the Emmys, the Pitt, The Long Walk, 28 Years Later, The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot, Alien Earth, Friendship, and Upload. This episode kicks off with just Kevin and Lauren. They discuss the new film Twinless, starring Dylan O'Brien. It's a low-budget affair that should have had a better re…

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254. Bring Her Back, Too Much, Task, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Friendship, and Our Little Secret 1:47:23

2M ago1:47:23

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Kevin and Lauren are back, sans Andrew, this week, and they are discussing Bring Her Back, Too Much, Task, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Friendship, and Our Little Secret. It's another packed week, despite being down a man. Kevin kicks off the show talking about a recently released horror film, Bring Her Back. It's available for rent or pur…

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253. Splitsville, Highest 2 Lowest, Am I OK?, Daredevil: Born Again, and Emma & Bruce 1:37:10

3M ago1:37:10

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It's just Kevin and Lauren again this week and they are discussing Splitsville, Highest 2 Lowest, Am I OK?, Daredevil: Born Again, and Emma & Bruce That's right, Andrew has shunned all of us again. It hurts, but we'll move on. He'll be back and we all know it. After getting over our searing sting of rejection, Lauren kicks off the show by talking a…

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252. The Roses, Eden, The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and Tangents 2:03:05

3M ago2:03:05

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It's another oddly formatted week, but this time it's Lauren fighting the bed bugs early. While we have her, we talk The Roses, and Eden, then the boys talk The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Alien Earth Episode 4, Ozark, and Battlestar Galactica. Andrew and Lauren were able to catch The Roses this week, in time for th…

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Caped (and Coaching) Crusaders: Building Teams Like a Talent Superhero with Allison Delagrange 25:07

3M ago25:07

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In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on what it means to lead like a Talent Superhero and how prioritizing people fuels consistent performance. Joining Matt is Allison Delagrange, a 2X Talent Superhero and Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy. Allison shares incredible insights, including: How to be a collaborative leader, not a…

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251. Alien: Earth, Caught Stealing, Eenie Meanie, Oh, Hi!, The Gilded Age, and Peacemaker 1:52:55

3M ago1:52:55

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This week, Andrew shows up for a minute before his night-night time, and then leaves Kevin and Lauren to fend for themselves to discuss Alien: Earth, Caught Stealing, Eenie Meanie, Oh, Hi!, Night Always Comes, The Gilded Age, and Peacemaker. Since Andrew is on borrowed time this week, he and Kevin quickly break down the latest episode of Alien: Ear…

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Fast-Tracking Sales Success: What New Hires Need in Their First 90 Days with Alina McComas 22:41

3M ago22:41

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In this episode, we’re uncovering what high-performing sales organizations do in the first 90 days to turn new hires into confident, capable contributors. Matt is joined by Alina McComas, VP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy, who expands on the strategies she outlined in her article for the 2025 Talent Magazine. Alina shares what n…

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250. Alien: Earth, The Naked Gun, Weapons Redux, Gene & Gilda, And So Many Trailers 2:04:31

3M ago2:04:31

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The gang is all back this week and they discuss Alien: Earth, The Naked Gun, Weapons, Gilda & Gene, a boatload of trailers, and so many tangents! This episode kicks off a little earlier than usual, so the gang's pre-show conversation about a few trailers doesn't end up on the cutting room floor. After that, they jump into the new FX series, Alien: …

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Leveling Up Leadership: The Role of Executive Coaching in Sales Performance with Donna Hall 20:16

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In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how executive coaching helps leaders evolve so their teams can truly thrive. And joining Matt is Donna Hall, SVP/General Manager at Robertson Lowstuter, whose piece in the 2025 Talent Magazine explores how executive coaching creates a ripple effect across teams and culture. Whether you’re new to leader…

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249. Weapons, War of the Worlds, Trainwreck: Storm Area 51, and The Monkey 1:39:36

4M ago1:39:36

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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week, but that doesn't leave us lacking for content. this week, the guys watched Weapons, War of the Worlds, Trainwreck: Storm Area 51, and The Monkey. In a rare event, Kevin made it to the theater for a non-family film! But he still took a family member, so that's something. But I digress... He and his son ventured …

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When Performance Slips: What Smart Leaders Do Next with Stephanie Downs 18:06

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In this episode, we’re talking about what really causes sales performance to decline and what leaders can do to help their reps bounce back with clarity and confidence. Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy, joins Matt to help break it all down. She expands on key ideas from her article in the 2025 Talent Magazine,…

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248. Fantastic Four Full Spoilers, Nonna's, Freaky Tales, Twisted Metal, and Project Runway 1:33:59

4M ago1:33:59

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The whole gang is back together this week AND they've all watched Fantastic Four, so we revist that with a full spoiler review, the move on to Nonna's, Freaky Tales, Twisted Metal, and Project Runway. APNC has always been a show that loves the MCU. Heck, the first episode ever was about Captain Marvel (not to date ourselves...), so to have the oppo…

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247. Fantastic Four, Sirens, The Life List, ASH, Locked, and The Poop Cruise 1:50:23

4M ago1:50:23

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So Kevin and Lauren are back, sans Andrew and after a much needed week off. this week they cover Fantastic Four, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, Locked, Sirens, The Life List, and ASH. Kevin kicks off the show with his mostly spoiler-free review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. It's another solid Superhero movie in a summer where it felt like the genre cou…

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Ep. 16: Rethinking Student Success w/ Chris Hulleman of UVA’s Motivate Lab | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 1:06:21

4M ago1:06:21

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In this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Chris Hulleman, Professor of Education at the University of Virginia and Director of the Motivate Lab. Dr. Hulleman shares his unique journey from being a college football player and social worker to a nationally recognized motivation science expert. He talks about how combining …

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When Top Talent Walks: How to Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Turnover with Beth Sunshine 25:03

4M ago25:03

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In this episode, we’re exploring what smart sales leaders do before their top performers resign. And joining Matt is Beth Sunshine, SVP/Talent Services at The Center for Sales Strategy. Her contribution to the 2025 Talent Magazine highlights the importance of being ready long before turnover happens. And, here, she shares actionable ways to build t…

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Smart Hiring, Smarter Sales: Unlocking Natural Talent in Your Recruitment with Trey Morris 24:39

4M ago24:39

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In this episode, we’re diving into how identifying and leveraging innate talent (rather than just experience) can help leaders build stronger, higher-performing sales teams. And helping Matt unpack it all is Trey Morris, VP/Senior Consultant/Director of Training Innovation at The Center for Sales Strategy. Trey’s article in the 2025 Talent Magazine…

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246. Superman, The Better Sister, Ironheart Finale, and Gerald's Game 2:18:56

5M ago2:18:56

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We're back this week with a bit of a Mobius strip format... The video kicks off with Kevin and Lauren talking about Superman, The Better Sister, Ironheart, and Gerald's Game, but then we get a treat and Andrew pops in, so we loop back to the beginning to complete our Superman discussion! We begin the show by jumping immediately into Superman. Laure…

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245. Squid Game Finale, Jurassic World Rebirth, Megan 2.0, and Heads of State 1:33:17

5M ago1:33:17

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It's just Kevin and Lauren again this week, since Andrew thinks having a life is important or whatever. They talk the Squid Game finale, Jurassic World Rebirth, Megan 2.0, and Heads of State. The show opens up like last week, with the discussion of the final season of Squid Game. This time, though, Kevin and Lauren come with full knowledge of the f…

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244. Squid Game, Call Me Izzy, Smoke, Babygirl, and Ironheart 1:20:11

5M ago1:20:11

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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they manage to keep it pretty tight with some Squid Game talk, Call me Izzy, Smoke, Baby Girl, and Ironheart. They open the show by discussing the first half of the new season, as Lauren has watched 4 of the episodes and Kevin has only watched 3. The review is definitely favorable and the two make their pred…

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243. The Life of Chuck, Cleaner, Materialists, The Swarm, and Equals 1:44:39

5M ago1:44:39

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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they came prepared. They talk about Life of Chuck, Cleaner, Materialists, The Swarm, and Equals. Lauren kicks off the show with a largely positive review of the new Mike Flanagan/Stephen King joint, The Life of Chuck. Putting those two men together you'd think this would be a horror fest, but it's a poignant…

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Ep. 15: Transfer Pathways, Student Success & Leadership w/ Jason Taylor | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 1:03:03

5M ago1:03:03

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In this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jason Taylor, Associate Professor in the College of Education and Assistant Dean for Transfer Student Success at the University of Utah. Jason shares his journey from being a first-generation student and music major to becoming a national scholar in transfer policy and community …

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242. Deep Cover, Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, FUBAR Season 2, TLOU and Expedition 33 1:39:54

6M ago1:39:54

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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and thanks to the magic of tangents, they turn a little into a lot! They cover the new film Deep Cover in Prime, Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, FUBAR, The Last of Us, Expedition 33, and more! Kevin kicks things off with a quick review of Deep Cover, now playing on Prime, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orland…

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241. Predator: Killer of Killers, The Assessment, Sinners Redux, and Floyd Collins 1:35:12

6M ago1:35:12

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It's a packed house and still an economical episode this week. The gang discusses the animtaed film, Predator: Killer of Killers, The Assessment, Sinners (again), and Floyd Collins. The show opens with Andrew and Kevin discussing the new animated anthology film, Predator: Killer of Killers. It's a great entry in the Predator franchise with animatio…

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240. The Outsiders, TLOU Finale, Bad Shabbos, The Fountain of Youth, and The Last Showgirl 1:31:20

6M ago1:31:20

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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week... until it isn't... and then it is again. There's a lot to talk about, with The Outsiders the Musical, The Last of Us Season 2 Finale, Bad Shabbos, The Fountain of Youth, and The Last Showgirl. Lauren kicks off the show by talk about The Outsiders, last years Tony Award winner for best musical. If you recognize…

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239. Andor Series Finale, The Last of Us, and Super/Man 1:51:22

6M ago1:51:22

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We're tight on subjects but deep on time this week. It's just Kevin and Andrew and they are covering the series finale of Andor, Episode 5 of Season 2 of The Last if Us, and Super/Man The Christopher Reeve Story. That episode kicks off with the guys discussing The last 6 episodes of Andor and everything that led up to this incredible finale. It's a…

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238. Adolescence, Harry Potter, and The Last of Us S2E4 1:34:49

7M ago1:34:49

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In what may be the most socially conscious episode of APNC ever, the gang talks Adolescence, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Episode 4 of The Last of Us Season 2. We've been waiting weeks for Andrew to finish Adolescence and the time has arrived! With the whole gang together, it was quite the discussion. As you'd expect, they talked about th…

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237. Thunderbolts* and The Last of Us Episode 3-ish 1:30:57

7M ago1:30:57

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In an unusually tight episode, Kevin and Andrew discuss the new Marvel film, Thunderbolts* and episode 3 of The Last of Us Season 2. This will be spoiler heavy, so if you haven't seen Thunderbolts*, go see it immediately. Like right now. It's top tier Marvel and worth your time for multiple reasons. Kevin and Andrew both agree on how significant th…

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236. The Last of Us, Sinners, The Wedding Banquet, Andor, Companion, and The Room Next Door 2:14:49

7M ago2:14:49

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Everyone is here and this episode is JAM PACKED!! Of course we have to kick off with THAT episode of The Last of Us, then we talk Sinners, Andor, Companion, The Wedding Banquet, and The Room Next Door. The show kicks off with the second episode of season 2 of The Last of Us. The show does exactly what it's intended to do and strikes up a strong deb…

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235. Hugh Jackman, The Last of Us, Love on the Spectrum, and Wolf Man 1:23:23

7M ago1:23:23

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It's just Lauren and Kevin this week as they discuss Hugh Jackman: Live from New York with Love, The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, Love on the Spectrum, and Wolf Man. Lauren opens the show with a trip to Broadway with the fantastic showman (see what I did there?) Hugh Jackman. His new one man show. Live from New York with Love is a celebration of b…

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234. White Lotus, Minecraft, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Black Mirror, Drop, and Y2K 1:54:51

7M ago1:54:51

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It's a busy week with everyone back in the house. The gang covers the White Lotus finale, A Minecraft Movie, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Black Mirror's Common People, Drop, and Y2k. We're going to take you on a roller coaster ride this week, so buckle up! The episode kicks off with a rare full-team discussion as the gang talks White Lotus. With th…

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233. Redwood, Presence, Holland, and Pantheon 1:21:49

7M ago1:21:49

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It's just Kevin and Lauren this week and they cover Idina Menzel's new broadway show, Redwood, the "horror" film, Presence, Nicole Kidman's Holland, and the Netflix/AMC animated series Pantheon. The show kicks off with Lauren reviewing Idina Menzel's return to Broadway with Redwood. It's a spin on the story of a woman who protested logging by livin…

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232. White Lotus, Death of a Unicorn, Snow White, Nikki Glaser, and The Electric State 1:48:15

7M ago1:48:15

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The gang's all here this week! They cover White Lotus through Episode 5, Death of a Unicorn, Snow White, Nikki Glaser's recent tout, and The Electric State. Lauren is running late (you'll find out later) so Kevin and Andrew kick off the show discussing White Lotus through Episode 5. The season has been less than stellar in many ways and wildly cont…

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Ep. 14: Student Internships, Public Policy & Viewpoint Task Force w/ Jason Perry | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 22:59

7M ago22:59

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In this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Perry, Vice President for Government Relations and Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, to explore how student internships, public policy, government relations, and listening shape higher education today. Jason shares his journey from law an…

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231. Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater 1:19:05

8M ago1:19:05

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It's a quick but full episode this week where we cover, Black Bag, Adolescence, Long Bright River, and Stillwater. Kevin immediately thrust Lauren into the limelight, as the she just finished Black Bag not long before recording. It's sexy(ish) spy thriller(ish) starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It's a hair less sexy and exciting than …

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Ep. 13: Stronger Together – The SLCC-UofU Partnership & Student Success | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 31:22

8M ago31:22

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In this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Taylor Randall, President of the University of Utah, and Dr. Greg Peterson, President of Salt Lake Community College, to explore the power of institutional partnerships in expanding student success and access to higher education. The presidents discuss the unique strengths of the…

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Ep. 12: AI & Design Thinking for Student Success w/ Jim Agutter | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 59:11

9M ago59:11

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In this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Agutter, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Innovation and Faculty Success at the University of Utah, to explore how artificial intelligence and design thinking are shaping the future of student success and teaching practices. Jim shares his unconventional journey from a struggli…

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230. Kraven and Severance Season 2 Episodes 8 and 9 59:09

9M ago59:09

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It's just Kevin and Andrew this week and they keep this one tight, just covering episodes 8 and 9 of Severance and Kraven the Hunter. This episode opens up with Kraven the Hunter. The guys have a pretty hot take on this one... it's not THAT bad!! Both guys argue that this could actually be the best Sony Villainverse film, though that is a pretty lo…

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229. Flow, White Lotus, American Murder, Sonic 3, Paddington3, Venom 3 1:38:30

9M ago1:38:30

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This week it's just Kevin and Lauren discussing Oscar winner Flow, American Murder - Gabby Petito, and a trio of 3rd installments of trilogies, Sonic 3, Paddington in Peru, and Venom: The Last Dance. Lauren kicks off the show talking about the Academy Award winner for best animated film, Flow. It's a beautiful movie about a cat and his band of misf…

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228. Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, Bridget Jones, And More 1:18:16

9M ago1:18:16

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It's a wild week where we cover Severance, Elevation, Gypsy, School Spirits, I'm Still Here, White Lotus Season 3, and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy!! So there's a ton to cover here and all 3 of the team are here... sort of... The episode kicks off with Andrew and Kevin taking advantage of Lauren being a little behind and talk about the latest e…

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Ep. 11: People, Passion & Purpose in Higher Ed w/ Lori McDonald | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCAST 55:25

9M ago55:25

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In this episode of Together. A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lori McDonald, Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Utah, to discuss the evolving role of student affairs in shaping student success and campus life. Dr. McDonald shares her journey from biology major to higher ed leader, the mentors who guided her path, and th…