Best Brick Wonder Podcasts (2025)

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Are the Carolina Panthers a get-right moment for the Patriots? 25:12

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11h ago25:12

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots’ Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers. What do we want to see from the Patriots on Sunday? How can Drake Maye and the Patriots learn from their mistakes? Lastly, irrelevant questions with Jared Wilson. 1:00-How winnable is the game on Sunday against the Panthers? 3:00-Are the Panthers a get-right …

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Patriots need to figure out how to stop self-destructing 27:18

4d ago27:18

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How does Mike Vrabel hold his players accountable after mistakes cost them the win against the Steelers. What should the Patriots do about Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumble issues? What can Drake Maye learn from his mistakes against Pittsburgh? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss that and much more! 1:00-How does Mike Vrabel handle holding his players acc…

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Sam Alison-Mayne & Jing Liu 49:42

1d ago49:42

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This week on the Brick & Wonder podcast, we sat down with developer Sam Alison-Mayne of Tankhouse and architect Jing Liu of SO-IL, whose long-running collaboration is reshaping multifamily housing in Brooklyn. Beginning with this episode, Ravi Arps joins as co-host of the podcast. Ravi is the founder and principal of Plane, a construction company b…

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The Aftermath: Pats' MADDENING mistakes vs Steelers have us wondering... how improved is this team?! 38:23

5d ago38:23

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to an incredibly frustrating loss for the New England Patriots, 21-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that saw the Patriots basically beat themselves after turning the ball over five times -- including twice in the red zone. 1:00- Are continued (yet solvable) mistakes with a much more talented roster reason t…

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S8E426 - Elton John 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road with Ralph Cavallaro 1:34:25

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In November 1973, Rolling Stone record reviewer Stephen Davis infamously slagged Elton John's double album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road', calling it - among other things: "a big fruity pie that simply doesn’t bake". Ahem. Now often regarded as Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin's magnum opus, returning guest and music-biz veteran Ralph Cavallaro joins …

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Lagniappe: Purple Noon (1960) 1:43:27

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Boomer & Brandon discuss Alain Delon's star-making crime thriller Purple Noon (1960), adapted from the Patricia Highsmith novel The Talented Mr. Ripley00:00 Welcome06:30 Day of the Dead (1985)14:24 The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)21:58 Leila and the Wolves (1984)27:35 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors (1987)35:39 The Long Walk (2025)48:20…

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Patriots have a prime opportunity to WIN BECAUSE OF DRAKE MAYE against the Steelers 33:43

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Tom Curran flies solo to react to the latest with Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez before previewing this weekend’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 2:45- Drake Maye’s impressive day vs. the Dolphins is getting attention around the league 9:00- Why the Steelers are focused on stopping Maye’s running ability 12:10- What‘re the X-factors in …

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Can Drake Maye and the Patriots SUSTAIN this level of play? 34:25

11d ago34:25

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ win in Miami, discussing whether Drake Maye can sustain that level of play, how the 2025 draft class performed, and the best plan for Christian Gonzalez’s return. 1:00 - Can Drake Maye & the Pats keep up that level of play? 12:00 - How did the 2025 draft class look? 18:30 - Breaking down the def…

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#247: Alucarda (1977) & Nunsploitation 1:45:55

9d ago1:45:55

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of nunsploitation thrillers from around the globe, starting with the Mexican production Alucarda (1977)00:00 Welcome02:19 Bunny Yeager's Nude Camera (1963)07:31 The Idiots (1998)15:20 Ariel (1988)22:11 Troop Beverly Hills (1989)28:26 Alucarda (1977)56:30 School of the Holy Beast (1974)1:14:33 Ki…

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The Aftermath: Drake Maye leads resilient Patriots past Dolphins 30:51

12d ago30:51

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' gritty win over the Miami Dolphins. They dive into Drake Maye's impressive performance and discuss how the team pulled off the victory despite a few costly mistakes. 1:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance 14:00 - Patriot still making costly mistakes 22:00 - How has Will Campbell looked th…

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S8E425 - David Bowie 'Hunky Dory' (Revisited) with David J 1:16:30

11d ago1:16:30

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For one of our first episodes back in 2018 (S1E3), we discussed 'Hunky Dory' by David Bowie with then co-host Barry Stock. Honestly, though, for our first 20 episodes or so we were still finding our way and weren't even playing any music clips at that point. So when this week's guest, musician David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets), suggested taking o…

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Is Sunday a CROSSROADS MATCHUP for the Patriots and Dolphins in Miami? 43:01

15d ago43:01

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Tom Curran reacts to the latest comments from Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels about whether or not the team is putting too much on the second year QB’s plate to begin the season. Then, Tom welcomes in ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques to break down what’s going on from the Dolphins and what the Patriots should expect in Miami on Sunday. 1:00- The Patriots …

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Vic // Selling Out for Christ 25:12

17d ago25:12

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Vic grew up in privilege, chasing success and finding it in business ventures across Europe and America. By his early thirties, he was a millionaire. But behind the wealth and reputation, Vic was a functioning alcoholic whose life was controlled by money, work, and addiction. When he moved to Dallas, success followed him again, but so did brokennes…

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Digging deep into the 'black box' of Sunday's loss... is it too early to PANIC about Drake Maye? 29:33

18d ago29:33

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry are still digging into the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Raiders. How do Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels and company get Drake Maye more comfortable ahead of Sunday’s game in Miami vs. the Dolphins? 1:00- How can the Patriots get Drake Maye to slow down physically and mentally on the field? How much of this is related to his in…

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Lagniappe: Inherent Vice (2014) 1:59:19

16d ago1:59:19

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Boomer & Brandon discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's laidback stoner noir Inherent Vice (2014), adapted from the novel by Thomas Pynchon00:00 Welcome04:56 The Roses (2025)12:58 Throw Momma from the Train (1987)18:36 The Fantastic Four - First Steps (2025)27:27 A Room with a View (1985)41:13 One, Two, Three (1961)49:11 Lady Vengeance (2005)54:22 Night of…

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The Aftermath: Mistake-filled football once again cost the Patriots... how much is the QB to BLAME? 38:00

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As in recent years, The Patriots were unable to take advantage of mistakes -- and made too many of their own in the second half to pull out the win at home, falling to the Raiders 20-13. How much of that falls on the QB? Tom Curran and Phil Perry debate what to make of another frustrating outing from Drake Maye and the offense. 1:00- Tom breaks dow…

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S8E424 - Aimee Mann 'I'm With Stupid' with Robert Scheffler 1:03:45

18d ago1:03:45

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New York City singer/songwriter Robert Scheffler joins us this week with an artist Rob somehow slept on all these years - Aimee Mann. Her second full-length, 1995's "I'm With Stupid", is the one that did it for Robert, and her deceptively biting songcraft and the record's dense, layered guitars made a true believer of your humble host. Songs discus…

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#246: Howards End (1992) & Merchant Ivory 1:43:06

21d ago1:43:06

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of Merchant Ivory costume dramas, starting with the company's 1992 hit Howards Endhttps://swampflix.com/00:00 KPop Demon Hunters (2025)08:17 Boys Go to Jupiter (2025)10:52 Salt of the Earth (1954)16:18 Weapons (2025)27:09 Howards End (1992)56:10 Savages (1971)1:11:26 Quartet (1981)1:23:04 The Re…

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JT the Brick joins for every Patriots-Raiders storyline you can imagine! 39:07

22d ago39:07

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Tom Curran talks with JT the Brick to get a Raider perspective heading into Week 1. How different are the Raiders this year? What’s the Raider’s weak spot? How has Pete Carroll and Tom Brady changed the vibe down in Las Vegas? Lastly, irrelevant questions withGarrett Bradbury. 2:45-How confident are Raider fans heading into Week 1? 5:00-What's the …

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Patriots anoint new leadership corps, plus Mike Florio gives a national view of New England 47:51

25d ago47:51

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots' mindset heading into Week 1 of the season. What should we make of the new captains? Will Christian Gonzalez be ready to play? Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss his new book, “Big Shield,” and give a national perspective on the Patriots. 1:00 - What's Mike Vrabel’s mindset heading into Week 1? 3:00 -…

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S8E423 - 'That Short Song Got Me High' BONUS Patron-curated Episode 57:20

23d ago57:20

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For this special BONUS Episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a short song - less than 2 minutes - that got them high. As usual, they did NOT disappoint! Songs discussed in this episode: Fingertips - They Might Be Giants; Time: The Donut of the Heart - J Dilla; Just Another Soldier, Shit You Hear At Parties - Minutemen; Manifest - The Weakerthans…

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S8E422 - Television 'Adventure' with Arad Evans 1:04:35

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This week's guest, musician Arad Evans (The Whimbrels, Glenn Branca's Ensemble, Heroes Of Toolik), chose to discuss a record by groundbreaking New York City band Television that's NOT 'Marquee Moon'! The bands follow-up to that classic album, 1978's 'Adventure', is sometimes overlooked, but the clever songwriting and magnificent dual-guitar orchest…

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Playing the Patriots’ percentage: How much better? 34:54

29d ago34:54

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to Mike Vrabel saying the Patriots “have to go to great lengths to improve this team” Also, they debate how much the Patriots offensive line has improved and discuss what it would take to acquire Jakobi Meyers. Lastly, Tom catches up with Austin Hooper for some irrelevant questions. 1:30 - Vrabel says “I think that w…

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Ravi Arps & Max Michel 49:22

29d ago49:22

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This week we were joined by Ravi Arps, the founder and principal of Plane, a general contracting company, and Max Michel, the owner of M2 Finish Works, a cabinetry and finished carpentry contractor. They explore the shifting definition of perfection in handmade construction, building trust with clients and collaborators, and how an obsession with s…

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Blake // God's After Your Heart 33:26

30d ago33:26

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Blake’s journey is a powerful reminder that God’s love never stops pursuing us. Through a series of miraculous moments, God revealed His kindness and faithfulness, breaking through Blake’s doubt and pain. That love drew him to a place of heartfelt repentance, where he finally experienced the freedom and healing he’d been searching for all along. Su…

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Digging deep on the Patriots roster cuts and keeps 31:44

1M ago31:44

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The roster is set. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the Patriots 53-man roster, breaking down the biggest cuts and makes. They also look at the crowded WR room and whether a trade for Jakobi Meyers makes sense. 1:00 - Instant reaction to 53-man roster 13:00 - Evaluating the Patriots' WR room and the case for a Jakobi Meyers trade WATCH every e…

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Lagniappe: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) 1:42:36

1M ago1:42:36

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Boomer & Brandon discuss the 1943 suburban noir Shadow of a Doubt, which Alfred Hitchcock described as his personal favorite of his own films00:00 Welcome03:03 Stigmata (1991)09:15 Manda Bala (Send a Bullet, 2007)14:15 DEVO (2025)20:46 Naked Ambition (2025)25:53 The Naked Gun (1988 - 2025)35:40 Freakier Friday (2025)42:30 The Aviator (2004)48:09 Th…

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S8E421 - Bob Dylan 'Bringing It All Back Home' with Willie Nile 1:03:08

1M ago1:03:08

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Bob Dylan's fifth studio album - and his first to incorporate electric instrumentation - 1965's 'Bringing It All Back Home', marked a seismic shift in popular music that can still be felt today. This week's guest, Buffalo, NY-born singer-songwriter and rock-and-roll lifer Willie Nile, joins us to dissect this stunning game-changer of a record. Song…

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Preseason wrap-up: How will the Patriots improve their roster ahead of Week 1? 25:29

1M ago25:29

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots roster following their preseason finale against the Giants. They analyze Mike Vrabel’s comments on roster improvements, discuss the futures of players like Javon Baker and Kyle Dugger, and highlight which position groups showed the most progress during training camp 1:00 - How will Patriots impro…

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Vince Wilfork says this is when it will CLICK for Drake Maye 27:00

1M ago27:00

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Patriots legend Vince Wilfork joins Tom E. Curran to discuss Drake Maye's development as a leader, why Mike Vrabel is the ideal head coach for the team and how the defensive line will look. He also talks about GHI 75, his new BBQ sauce. 1:00 - Vince Wilfork talks about his new line of BBQ sauce, GHI 75 10:50 - When Drake Maye could emerge as a lead…

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#245: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl 1:47:21

1M ago1:47:21

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of Roald Dahl adaptations, starting with the Wes Anderson anthology film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)https://swampflix.com/0:00 Welcome02:45 Beavis and Butthead Do America (1996)07:12 Napoleon Dynamite (2004)13:52 Peter Pan (1960)16:55 The Legend of Ochi (2025)24:04 T…

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Julian Edelman takes the 2025 Patriots test 30:53

1M ago30:53

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Julian Edelman joins Tom E. Curran on the Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss the expectations surrounding Drake Maye, standout rookie Tre'Veyon Henderson, the timeline for the Patriots' rebuild under Mike Vrabel and his partnership with Unisom. For more information, please visit Unisom.com to grab your SleepTabs®. 0:30 - Are the Patriots trying to sh…

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Patriots-Vikings Takeaways: Another EXPLOSIVE preseason game from TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism 42:23

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Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry, live from Minneapolis, to offer instant reaction and analysis to the Patriots’ 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings. 1:00- Tom offers his initial thoughts on the game – is this the end for Kyle Dugger -- and the start for Efton Chism -- in New England? 14:35- Reacting to an up and down day from Drake Maye 24:35- T…

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S8E420 - Lou Reed 'Magic and Loss' with Alan Zweig 1:36:02

1M ago1:36:02

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There's no getting around it, 'Magic and Loss', Lou Reed's sixteenth studio album released in 1992, is NOT a particularly easy listen. While often musically beautiful in an elegantly understated way, the themes of death and the relentless toll it can take on both the dying and ones who love them are both universal and at times uncomfortably persona…

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Patriots SHAKY offensive line giving rise to Drake Maye concerns? 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to an important 10-day stretch for the 2025 Patriots as the team comes off joint practices against the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings. 1:30- Does a bad final joint practice on Thursday cancel out all the good from the previous nine days? 4:10- Phil shares why the wide receivers have shown some encour…

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Breaking down a WILD Day 1 for Patriots in Minnesota 27:32

1M ago27:32

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first day of joint practices with the Vikings. Phil offers his overall impressions, as he was in Minnesota to witness the whole thing. He then breaks down the offense and defense, and he explains what he saw from Drake Maye. Finally, the guys hit on Stefon Diggs' arc and what Patriots fans can ex…

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Lagniappe: Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) 1:41:59

2M ago1:41:59

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Boomer & Brandon discuss Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1959 adaptation of the Tennessee Williams-penned Southern Gothic stage play Suddenly, Last Summer, starring Katherine Hepburn & Elizabeth Taylorhttps://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:31 The Naked Gun (2025)06:35 Together (2025)14:40 Freaky Tales (2025)23:26 Weapons (2025)41:04 I Confess! (1953)46:01 Th…

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Drake Maye’s ball-security issues par for course or cause for CONCERN?! 25:07

2M ago25:07

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The Patriots wrapped up their last practice before they head to Minnesota for joint practices with the Vikings. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry offer their takeaways from today’s practice. You’ll hear from Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel regarding Drake Maye and their philosophies in coaching up the second-year quarterback. Was his fumble from Friday’s…

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S8E419 - Todd Rundgren 'Runt. The Ballad Of Todd Rundgren' with Chris Stamey 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Musician, songwriter and producer Chris Stamey (The dB's, Big Star Quintet) FINALLY ushers Todd Rundgren into the TRGMH universe with the 1971 release: Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren. This beautifully written, performed and produced collection of songs totally fit teenage Stamey's 'lonely guy in a room by yourself' vibe at the time, and remains …

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Patriots-Commanders takeaways: TreVeyon Henderson has electric preseason debut 29:44

2M ago29:44

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are sharing their instant reaction after the Patriots' first preseason game vs. the Commanders. They discuss how bought-in the Patriots offense looks to Josh McDaniels' system, the running back room standing out, and Drake Maye's fumble. We also hear from head coach Mike Vrabel. 1:00: Biggest takeaways from Patriots' ni…

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#244: Wake in Fright (1971) & The Australian New Wave 1:42:00

2M ago1:42:00

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of films from The Australian New Wave, starting with the beer-soaked 1971 thriller Wake in Frighthttps://swampflix.com/0:00 Welcome02:13 Eddington (2025)11:21 Opus (2025)15:40 We Won't Grow Old Together (1972)20:30 Queens of the Stone Age - Alive in the Catacombs (2025)22:08 The Running Man (198…

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Drake Maye & Patriots offense a 'well-oiled machine' in joint practice vs. Commanders, Vrabel breaks up fight 28:13

2M ago28:13

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry are back LIVE for a new Patriots Talk Podcast after the Patriots' joint practice vs. the Washington Commanders. They discuss the brawl Mike Vrabel broke up, Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels, and Pop Douglas emerging as hub of the Patriots offense. 1:50: Discussing the fight Mike Vrabel broke up and his bloody face 08:00: D…

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Adam & Brooke // In Need of a Guide 23:53

2M ago23:53

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When our youngest son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, the prognosis was heartbreaking — a lifetime of powerful medications, possible stunted growth, and no real cure. But we believed God had a better plan. This is our real-life story of hope, faith, and miraculous healing. We navigated countless prayers, an emotional diagnosis, and the search f…

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Patriots camp observations: Is the Kendrick Bourne era over? Plus, TreVeyon Henderson hype 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' offensive struggles heading into joint practices. They talk about which player has the most to prove vs. the Commanders, if Kendrick Bourne’s time in New England is running out, and whether TreVeyon Henderson might already be the team’s top running back 5:00 - Breaking down Patriots' offensive "…

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Patriots Training camp observations: Takeaways from red-zone practice period, and plenty of WR talk 34:58

2M ago34:58

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what they saw Monday at Patriots training camp. Who looked the best during the red-zone period? How will Kendrick Bourne’s injury impact the WR room? And why it’s looking unlikely the Commanders will trade Terry McLaurin. 1:00-Takeaways from red-zone period at practice 5:00-Who looked the best on Monday? 10:30-How …

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S8E418 - Circle Jerks 'Wonderful' with Les Norris 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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Returning guest Les Norris (Radiobaghdad) channels his 16-year-old self as he joins Rob to unpack Circle Jerks' 1985 release, 'Wonderful'. Keith Morris and company dialed down the tempos and leaned into the metal for this, their fourth studio album, but at the end of the day their killer riffs and biting - at times goofy - sense of humor won us ove…

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Training camp notes: No picks for Drake Maye, trust in Kyle Williams 26:44

2M ago26:44

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down another day of Patriots training camp, highlighting Drake Maye’s lack of interceptions, Kyle Williams quickly earning Maye’s trust and how the wide receiver room is shaping up. 1:00 - Drake Maye flirting with a no-no on picks in training camp 5:45 - Kyle Williams already earning trust from Drake 8:00 - What w…

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Takeaways from Patriots training camp Day 7: Will Campbell’s tough day & highlights from the offense 32:19

2M ago32:19

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from the Patriots training camp on Wednesday. How much should we read into Will Campbell’s toughest day of camp? How did Drake Maye look? 2:00-Will Campbell’s toughest day of camp so far 4:30-With Garrett Bradbury out, how did the OL shuffle? 8:30-Mike Vrabel on using Drake Maye as a runner 12:00-O…

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Lagniappe: Brick (2005) vs Poker Face 2:02:38

2M ago2:02:38

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Boomer & Brandon discuss two detective stories from the earliest and latest extremes of Rian Johnson's career: the 2005 high school noir Brick and the ongoing human-lie-detector TV series Poker Facehttps://swampflix.com/00:00 Foreign Correspondent (1940)04:14 Topaz (1969)11:00 Play It as it Lays (1972)15:11 Muriel's Wedding (1994)16:56 Pink Narciss…

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Takeaways from Patriots training camp: Christian Gonzalez injury update & Drake Maye's performance 24:08

2M ago24:08

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what they saw from the Patriots second full pads practice at Gillette. They break down the performance of Jared Wilson, give the latest on Christian Gonzalez, and fire off some HOT TAKES! 1:00-Observations from the offense on Day 6 6:00-Jared Wilson, “eye-opening” performance so far 7:45-Assessing Drake Maye’s d…