Best Ang Lee Podcasts (2025)

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"Lucas Wars" and The Making of Star Wars 1:52:50

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LUCAS WARS is a new graphic novel that showcases George Lucas’s rise from auteur filmmaker to Star Wars superstar as it goes behind-the-scenes of the original Star Wars film. Lucas Wars writer Laurent Hopman joins us In The Cantina to provide insight into his amazing illustrated story. But did George Lucas actually read it? You need to listen to fi…

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Dick Tracy, or the Color of Pomegranates 2:06:20

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In our final Pulp Month outing before we return for duty back at the IP slop mines, we watched the Warren Beatty vanity/autistic-passion project Dick Tracy, yet another attempt by Disney to play catch up to Warner Bros. and Batman. A nearly $50 million black tank-top movie shot by the DP of The Bird with the Crystal Plumage where Al Pacino in heavy…

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Steve Bracknall | Big Sam's Next Assistant, Drama at Royal Oak & Steve CLASHES with Natalie! 38:59

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We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports. This week Sam & Natalie are joined by social media superstar and assistant manager of Royal Oak FC...STEVE BRACKNALL!!! Steve Bracknall sits down alongside Sam Al…

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S9 Ep10: FPL PANIC STATIONS! Wildcard over break? FREE HIT GW4? (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 58:36

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What a week in the Premier League, so much action to discuss, this could be a long stream - strap in folks! Loads of FPL discussion to be hard too, with Joao Pedro owners happy with the points, but not with Enzo taking the penalty. Bruno scores his this week, to the delight of his owners, but leaves it late. Liverpool edge pass Arsenal with a rocke…

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Casting Revealed 1:55:25

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Cruising into theaters in 2027, STAR WARS STARFIGHTER is gearing up for production and this week, the official casting was finally revealed. We look at the roster of actors to be featured and speculate what impact their roles will have on the story. Clean up in Aisle 66! We’re focusing on Star Wars in the grocery stores past and present. We have in…

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[TEASER] The Rocketeer, or "Chekhov's Gum" 9:51

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A preview of our episode discussing 1991's The Rocketeer and the Dave Stevens comic on which it is based. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our patreon for more full-length exclusive episodes, commentaries and more!By Nicole Veneto, Tyrell James, and Cole

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Tony Mowbray | Amorim is WASTING Amad Diallo, Adam Wharton is an Artist & Meetings with Venkys! 1:13:21

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We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports. This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former West Brom, Celtic, Middlesbrough, Coventry, Blackburn, Sunderland and Birmingham manager...TONY MOWBRAY!!! Tony Mowbr…

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S9 Ep9: Spurs OUTCLASS City! Joao Pedro comes good! (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 1:39:57

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**Apologies for the issues with Lee's mic, hopefully it's bearable** Another swingy-looking GW2 in FPL, with the game data really not settling into any meaningful patterns yet, so we look back at all the weekend's action to see what we can ascertain. those showing patience with Joao Pedro were rewarded with a double-digit haul, as were those with E…

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Ewan vs Hayden | Star Wars Prequel Reunion 1:57:20

13d ago1:57:20

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Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen came together onstage at Fan Expo Chicago for a full-blown Star Wars prequel reunion. Both actors were interviewed about their experiences shooting the trilogy along with behind-the-scenes stories and we got the highlights. Simon Kinberg recently discussed his excitement for his upcoming Star Wars trilogy and we…

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The Shadow... or "Who Knows What Zesty Thoughts Lurk in the Hearts of Men?" 2:06:08

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He can cloud men's minds with braps of mediocrity. We continue our foray into Pulp Month with our first actual pulp character, The Shadow, starring Alec "walkemdown" Baldwin as the titular character. A special thanks to our $10 Executive Producers: JetChiclete, Isaac, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, jprestonpoole, Sam, Lohik, b…

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Sean Dyche | Big Sam Goes Viral Again, Amorim LUCKY Not To Be Sacked & Everton Information Leaks!!! 49:50

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We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports. This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Watford, Burnley and Everton manager...SEAN DYCHE!!! Sean Dyche sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to…

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S9 Ep8: Haaland, Reijnders and City off to a Flyer! (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 1:28:40

19d ago1:28:40

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With one fixture still to go in GW1, we now know how our pre-season drafts did on the first weekend - and there was mixed success to say the least! We'll talk ranks, for what it's worth at this stage, but we'll also discus how we react to the information we gained from watching the first week of Premier League footy! A massive THANK YOU for all you…

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Cara Dune Lives? 2:02:47

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Gina Carano’s lawsuit vs Disney has reached a settlement, so we react to the news and consider the possibility of the return of her character Cara Dune to STAR WARS. We go into the RFR Sound Lab to examine the tortured Gonk droid from Jabba’s Palace in RETURN OF THE JEDI and listener feedback has us considering the loopholes and inconsistencies sur…

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Chris Powell | Leaving Sheffield Wednesday, RANKING new signings & 1-20 Premier League Predictions! 50:35

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We're back for a brand new season of No Tippy Tappy Football, ready to talk all things football and this time we're going bigger & better with the support of our new partner BOYLE Sports. This week Sam & Natalie are joined by one of our most popular returning guests, former Sheffield Wednesday coach...CHRIS POWELL!!! Chris Powell sits down alongsid…

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S9 Ep7: Pre-Season Predictions! Haaland, Salah for Golden Boot?! (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 1:37:44

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Time for one of my favourite streams of the year - it's PREDICTION time! We discuss what we think is going to happen this year in the Premier League and in FPL. Top points scorers, Golden Boot winners, who get's relegated - we predict the lot - AND get you guys involved in the chat. Of course, with a week to go, we also look at our latest drafts an…

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Star Wars Curmudgeons 1:50:55

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Cur·mudg·eon [kərˈməj(ə)n] noun a bad-tempered person, especially an old one. We celebrate two legendary curmudgeons who brought the characters of Han Solo and Qui Gon Jinn to life: Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson. Both have been on the interview circuit lately, both have been looking back at their Star Wars careers, and both are sometimes grateful a…

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RRR, or "The British Really Were That Evil" 2:14:57

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We return to our 'International Blockbusters' series with a conversation about S.S. Rajamouli's breakout Telugu-language historical action romance. As complete outsiders to the world's largest and most diverse film culture, we try our level best to situate the film in a historical and cultural context, interpret it's nationalist politics, and discu…

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S9 Ep6: Wirtz, Gyokeres, Kudus? Best SUMMER SIGNINGS for FPL! (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 1:39:58

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With only 2 weeks to go, our teams and the options in each position are starting to get a little clearer. We'll look at our latest drafts and we'll be asking who's made the best signings of the summer for FPL? Will Wirtz be our new go-to midfielder or will Arsenal's new Swedish front man be worth the investment? A massive THANK YOU for all your sup…

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George Lucas Conquers San Diego Comic Con 2:00:57

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Last weekend, George Lucas made his first ever SDCC appearance to promote the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, opening next year in L.A. We have all the highlights of not only what went down in the Lucas panel, but the latest collecting news coming from Hasbro Star Wars and more. As for the future of Star Wars films, we look closely at all of the inf…

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[TEASER] Patron Raffle #12: Ang Lee's Hulk (2003) 6:41

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Is it as bad as everyone says, or a forgotten gem? In a rare confluence of reality and trite aphorism, the truth may be somewhere in the middle. Every three months or so we host a raffle in which all active patrons are automatically entered. The winner is then allowed to select the topic for an episode. If you want to hear the full episode, or win …

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Kocur/Alizadeh (The Waterfront BIA): Transforming Toronto’s Waterfront 19:32

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Craig Patterson discusses the Toronto Waterfront BIA with Tim Kocur, Executive Director and Dorsa Alizadeh–Shabani, Manager of Operations. The conversation ranges from the revitalization and rising energy across Toronto’s Waterfront, focusing on the seasonal buzz, new retail openings, and exciting new restaurants like Queen’s Harbour. Alizadeh-Shab…

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S9 Ep5: RATING EACH OTHER'S FIRST DRAFTS! Bench Boost GW1? Fantasy Premier League FPL 2025/26 30:23

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With only a couple of weeks to go, our first drafts are starting to take shape, we talk about the pre-season friendlies we've seen so far and pick out the FPL-relevant information. We then share our drafts and give each other some (not so...) subtle feedback! Like, Subscribe and enjoy! __________________________ 🚀 Support FPL Family on Patreon: Man…

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Brendan Wayne: The Man Behind The Mandalorian Mask 2:00:59

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The actor wearing Din Djarin’s helmet is not always Pedro Pascal. In fact, most of the time it’s Brendan Wayne, grandson of the legendary John Wayne. Making his RFR debut, Brendan Wayne joins us In The Cantina to talk about his experiences on the set of THE MANDALORIAN, his life as an actor and the connection he feels with his famous grandfather’s …

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Thor: Love and Thunder, or "Terminal Kiwi" 2:18:41

1M ago2:18:41

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Oh my god shut the fuck up!!!!!! I'm going to turn these goddamn screaming meme goats into curry I swear to god. It's another demoralizing Marvel movie. You guys like these episodes huh? You like listening to us inflict great pain on ourselves? Well this one's a two hour Old Spice commercial that inexplicably costs $200 million and pisses away what…

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S9 Ep4: BRAND NEW CHANGES for Season 25/26 in FPL! 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Welcome to Season 9 of FPL Family! Big week over at FPL Towers and they're ringing the changes ahead of the new season. We've got twice the chips, positional changes for the likes of Bowen and Marmoush and a little bit of extra help when it comes to navigating the African Cup of Nations in the new year. Some we like, some we don't, but as ever, we'…

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Luke Skywalker and The Man of Steel 2:11:45

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We present a spoiler-free review of the box office hit SUPERMAN through the lens of a Star Wars superfan, and we shine the spotlight on recent comments from Mark Hamill who discusses his struggles with the depiction of Luke Skywalker in THE LAST JEDI while attempting to provide some perspective on his relationship with director Rian Johnson. Plus, …

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Girl Mode #4: Josie and the Pussycats (feat. Annapurna Sriram) 2:19:35

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On this jerkin' (FREE BONUS!!!!!) episode of the Girl Mode subseries, Nicole is joined by the iconic multi-hyphenate visionary behind Fucktoys, Annapurna Sriram, to discuss the once maligned and deeply misunderstood Y2K pop satire Josie and the Pussycats, another cult camp classic proudly reclaimed by the girls (and the gays) as the Best Movie Ever…

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AHSOKA Season 2 Concept Art Breakdown 1:55:25

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We’re looking ahead to the future for STAR WARS and, of course, Ahsoka Tano plays a big role. Recently, RFR acquired top-secret concept art images from AHSOKA season two and we go through them all to provide detailed descriptions and observations while looking for clues about the upcoming series. On the animated side of STAR WARS, we speculate abou…

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Nope, or "American Spectacle" 2:34:30

2M ago2:34:30

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We're eating good again on the pod this week with Jordan Peele's spectacular, horrifying, and impeccably made third film, Nope, a modern masterpiece in its own right and (in)arguably one of the best blockbusters of the last twenty years. It's about bad miracles, filmmaking spectacle, the legacy and erasure of the black cowboy, aliens, UFOs, Travis …

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(Ben Hertzman) Luv2Pak’s Century of Innovation 20:49

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Craig Patterson and Ben Hertzman, President of Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging, discuss the remarkable evolution of the Canadian packaging company since its founding in 1917. Hertzman shares how Luv2Pak began as a hat box factory supplying icons like Holt Renfrew and Hudson’s Bay, before his family acquired it in 1981 and expanded into gift b…

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(Tony Flanz) Think Retail Turns 20 20:18

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Craig Patterson and Tony Flanz, founder and CEO of Montreal-based brokerage Think Retail, discuss the 20-year journey of Think Retail, the Montreal-based brokerage firm founded by Flanz in 2005. Flanz shares the inspiration behind launching his business—a desire to provide a more personalized, white-glove service to clients—and reflects on his firs…

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(Ravi Rangan) Centric Software’s AI-Powered PLM Transformation 27:59

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Craig Patterson and Ravi Rangan, Chief Technology Officer at Centric Software, discuss how the company’s end-to-end product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions are revolutionizing fast-moving consumer goods, fashion, and adjacent industries. Rangan details how Centric evolved from its roots in apparel PLM to now supporting footwear, consumer elect…

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S9 Ep3: We will ALL BUY this Spurs player in FPL! - Sam's view of Spurs ahead of GW1 38:27

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**Recorded before the devastating news about Diogo Jota. All our thoughts and love are with their families and friends at this terribly difficult time. RIP Diogo.** After my voice note Podcast a few weeks back, Sam wants the right to reply! We get her thoughts on the situation at Spurs, with Ange out and Thomas Frank in. We'll discuss who we think …

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[TEASER] Mamoru Oshii's 'The Red Spectacles' 7:21

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A sample from our discussion of Mamoru Oshii's (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor) surreal first live action film, and the first entry in the multimedia alternate-history 'Kerberos' series. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive episodes, commentary tracks and Discord community events at patreon.com/marvelousdeath.…

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Michelle Ang: Omega from THE BAD BATCH 2:21:21

2M ago2:21:21

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For three seasons, we followed along with The Clone Wars spinoff THE BAD BATCH and all of their adventures. Among the troopers was the young clone Omega, who quickly emerged as one of the most likeable Star Wars characters in a long while. Joining us “In The Cantina” for the very first time is Omega herself, Michelle Ang, who shares stories from be…

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, or "Gaping Orifices" 2:28:16

2M ago2:28:16

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Finally, some fucking mid. Even late-period Sam Raimi (more the guy who made Oz the Great and Powerful than Evil Dead or Spider-Man 2) manages to pick the bar up from the depths of hell to make something we can at least trip and stumble on. We literally remember nothing about the first Doctor Strange, so this is a marked improvement even if it's ma…

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER News and Rumors 2:19:16

3M ago2:19:16

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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER will go in front of cameras later this year and we have fresh casting info, rumors and speculation about this upcoming film starring Ryan Gosling. Mark Hamill is on a media tour to promote his new film “The Life Of Chuck” but that doesn’t stop interviewers from asking him about his Star Wars history. Mark addresses rumors tha…

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[TEASER] Raimi's Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 10:00

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Not even ten minutes into our Raimi Spider-Man (maybe we'll do the third one eventually I don't know) double feature episode and Cole goes old head about sixties cartoons and an X-Men reference in a Wings song. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive episodes, commentary tracks and Discord community events at patreon.com/m…

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Fanboys in the Forest with Kyle Newman 2:33:40

3M ago2:33:40

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You heard our coverage of The Forest Moon Festival 2025 last week, so this week, we're telling you all of the stories. Celebrating the original Endor shooting locations from RETURN OF THE JEDI in the redwoods region, this annual event is not to be missed. Fanboys director Kyle Newman was there as well and he’s back on RFR to share his experience. W…

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The Batman, or "The Big One" 3:49:55

3M ago3:49:55

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It's finally here. A special bat-thanks to our $10 Executive Producers: Isaac, Porridge Fist, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, Jim, jprestonpoole, Sam, Lohik, bernventers, Owen2, and Ronnie Gardocki. If you can, please lend some support to these organizations: PCRF (Palestinian Children's Relief Fund) MAP (Medical Aid for Palest…

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S9 Ep2: Were Spurs right to sack Big Ange? 10:04

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So despite delivering the Spurs fans a trophy for the first time in 17 years, Daniel Levy has decided to let Ange Postecoglou go - but was he right to do so? And who next to take Spurs to the next level? With Thomas Frank looking odds-on favourite, i'll discuss the pros and cons of that appointment as I see it. Enjoy! - Lee A massive THANK YOU for …

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S9 Ep1: How will FPL price Florian Wirtz at Liverpool? 10:36

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With Florian Wirtz looking set for a move to Liverpool, I couldn't be more excited! A genuine global superstar with Balon D'Or potential... Arne Slot means business this summer! So if he does land at Liverpool, how will FPL price him? I'll tell you where I think he'll come in and my theory as to how Liverpool can afford to pay the monstrous fee tha…

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Live at The Forest Moon Festival 2025 3:50:24

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RFR made the journey out to the beautiful redwood forests of California for The Forest Moon Festival celebrating the Endor shooting locations from RETURN OF THE JEDI. From Del Norte County to Humboldt County, we were part of a “caravan of courage” traveling up and down the Pacific Northwest to podcast at various event locations. Joining us were ori…

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Bloodshot, or "Jim Shooters" (feat. Graham) 2:17:20

3M ago2:17:20

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Today we tackle yet another incipient cinematic universe that never made it past one movie because half the character rights went to another studio before release and then had its opening weekend just as every theater in America was closing due to COVID. It's Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel (who's terrible in it by the way), the first and last entry …

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S8 Ep36: COMPLETED IT MATE! And Predictions Revealed! GW38 - (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2024/2025) 1:14:13

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What a week it's been here at FPL Family. The PL season is over and both Spurs and Liverpool has e lifted trophies, meaning we are both in WONDERFUL moods. For one of us though, it was a very narrow defeat in the FPL Family #TeamLee vs #TeamSam season head-to-head, what a finale! We look back at an incredible season, our eighth in FPL as FPL Family…

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Life After Andor 2:06:51

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Now that ANDOR has wrapped up, we aren’t quite ready yet to let it go. We scoured the web to collect the best interview highlights featuring Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy, who provides valuable insights into the finished series and gives us a lot to talk about. FORTNITE recently revealed an all-new A.I. powered Darth Vader character that players can…

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[TEASER] Michael Mann's Collateral (Patreon Raffle #11) 5:40

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Thanks to Patron raffle winner Glenn Shook, the gang enjoys an opportunity to talk about the 2004 Michael Mann thriller 'Collateral'. Would you like the chance to select an episode? If you want to hear more, or get a chance to select an episode, subscribe at patreon.com/marvelousdeath! Active patrons are automatically entered for each raffle, which…

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Mark Bowen | How City almost signed Messi, Palace WON the FA Cup & Europa League Final Combined XI! 1:13:55

4M ago1:13:55

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Former Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Mark Bowen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the HUGE Europa League final to how close Manchester City were to signing Lionel Messi? Mark and Sam talk about the recent…

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S8 Ep35: THE FINAL FPL GAMEWEEK OF THE SEASON! GW37-38 - (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2024/2025) 1:15:10

4M ago1:15:10

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So here it is, the curtain is not quite down on GW37 yet, but we assess the Premier League action so far, with an eye on GW38 - the 24/25 finale! We've had new rules, new chips, new Champions...it's been a roller-coaster season! This week though, Vardy hits his 200th goal in his last game for Leicester City, Everton say goodbye to Goodison, Brentfo…

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Space Jam: A New Legacy, or Goo Filled Lebron 2:20:10

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Hell holds no surprises for us. A special thanks to our $10 Executive Producers: Isaac, Porridge Fist, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, Jim, jprestonpoole, Sam, Lohik, bernventers, Owen2, and Ronnie Gardocki. If you can, please lend some support to these organizations: Fundraisers related to Los Angeles 2025 fires PCRF (Palestin…