Best Contra Media Podcasts (2025)

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Parlem d’Art! 🎨 Vocabulari per a museus i galeries - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E29. 31:37

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the world of l’art i els museus! You’ll learn key Catalan vocabulary and phrases to talk about paintings, sculptures, exhibitions and your artistic preferences. By the end, you’ll be able to describe different kinds of art, share your opinions, and sound like a true art lover in Catalan. We hope you enjo…

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Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher? Part 1: Panico En El Bosque (1990) & Bosque De Muerte (1993) 1:02:39

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Well of course there are Mexican slasher films, but several titles that are labeled “slashers” aren’t even really slashers at all! In the 1st of 4 part episodes of “Oye Bro ¿Es Un Slasher?”, hosts Armando & Joey slash into: Panico En El Bosque (1990) set in a national park (or Bosque De Chapultepec), a killer is terrorizing park-goers and other tro…

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Ep. 221 - Legally Binding Terror - Hell House LLC 1:09:15

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This week we're stumbling across some found footage as Nick and Chris take a stroll through 2015's Hell House LLC. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cult Media at their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/eclecticcultmedia Feel like watc…

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Benghazi: Episode 6 - Radicals 1:08:43

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The Tea Party takes over the search for the truth about Benghazi, while the FBI pursues a Libyan militia leader suspected of planning the attack. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Level 213: Bart VS The Space Mutants (NES) 1:36:26

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Toby and Goobz review Bart VS The Space Mutants on NES! The guys discuss the history, story, game play, fun facts and rate this game on a 1-10 scale at the end then let you know if the game is still worth playing! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gameboree 2025 is coming up soon! November 1st - …

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Ep. 220 - Spectral Siblings - A Tale of Two Sisters 1:18:52

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This week we're hunting our monsters outside of the US, as Nick and Chris talk the 2003 ghostly, Korean haunter, A tale of Two Sisters. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cult Media at their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/eclecticcul…

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Benghazi: Episode 5 - Greatest Hits 58:07

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As the political world looks toward the 2016 Presidential election, Benghazi becomes a Clinton scandal. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Benghazi, ad-free, right now. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasco show page in Apple…

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History of Secret Levels Podcast 48:20

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Toby and Goobz figured that with 200+ episodes under the belts of Secret Levels Podcast.. there might be some new listeners or future listeners that just don't have the time to listen to EVER episode. So they talk about how it all started and other possibly interesting info about the show! -----------------------------------------------------------…

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Ep. 219 - The City Desk Slayer - The Night Stalker 1:17:22

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Nick and Chris delve into the surly and inquisitive world of Carl Kolchak as they watch 1972's The Night Stalker! The movie sees star Darren McGavin prowling the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas in search of a vampire (?) killer. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the othe…

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El teatre i el cinema 🎭 - Podem parlar del que ens agrada? - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E28. 36:36

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Send us a text In this episode we dive into the world of theatre and cinema in Catalan! You’ll learn how to talk about plays, films, and musicals, plus how to describe your favourite genres — from comedies and dramas to horror and fantasy. We’ll also explore some key vocabulary for theatre (actors, stage, script, audience) and practice useful phras…

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Benghazi: Episode 4 - Feckless 53:16

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How the attack in Benghazi collided with an American election, and how the seeds of a scandal were planted. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Benghazi, ad-free, right now. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasco show page in A…

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Level 212: Bad Dudes (NES) 1:25:44

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Toby and Goobz review Bad Dudes on the NES! The guys discuss the history, story, game play, fun facts and rate this game on a 1-10 scale at the end then let you know if the game is still worth playing! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our sponsor is RetroPop Relics! Check them out to get some aw…

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Caminos de Zacatecas, Tamaulipas y Michoacán: Mexican Home State Films 1:46:07

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To celebrate the independence of Mexico (Mexican Independence Day 09/16), hosts Armando & Joey discuss films that are set in the Mexican home states where their families are from. Joey discusses the action-packed crime film “Mafia De Nuevo Laredo (1991)”, which was filmed & set in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. The second film is the gritty, deep-cut Ch…

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Ep. 218 - Endangering a Miner - Alien: Romulus 1:34:18

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We're heading back into the world of Xenomorphs with our latest episode, as Nick and Chris talk 2024's Alien: Romulus! They also talk about their experience at the Dark Forest Oddities Expo! Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cult…

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Benghazi: Episode 3 - Barefoot 52:26

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An anti-Islamic video sparks protests in the Middle East, and the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi comes under attack. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Benghazi, ad-free, right now. Find Pushkin+ on the Fi…

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Level 211: Banjo Kazooie (N64) 1:39:58

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Toby and Goobz review Banjo Kazooie for Nintendo 64! The guys discuss the history, story, game play, fun facts and rate this game on a 1-10 scale at the end then let you know if the game is still worth playing! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our sponsor is RetroPop Relics! Check them out to ge…

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Llegint, mirant i escoltant en català 📚 - Intermediate Catalan - S2: E27. 31:27

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Send us a text Hola! In this episode, we’re learning how to talk about what we’re reading, listening to, and watching right now in Catalan. We’ll look at the present continuous tense with verbs like llegir, mirar, and escoltar, and we’ll learn new vocabulary for books, series, podcasts, and films. We hope you enjoy it! If you're reading this before…

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Ep. 217 - Scary Sub-Mission - DeepStar Six 1:29:45

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It's one of the rare occasions where neither Nick or Chris have seen the movie, but things turn out ok as they're pleasantly surprised with a hidden gem. This week we're watching 1989's DeepStar Six! Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Ecle…

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Benghazi: Episode 2 - We Will Stay Here 57:19

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Libya is swept up in a wave of revolution, and an American diplomat makes his mark on Benghazi. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Benghazi, ad-free, right now. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasco show page in Apple Podcast…

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Benghazi: Episode 1 - The Dictator 48:09

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How a prison massacre carried out under Libya’s long-time dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, set the stage for the Benghazi attack. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Benghazi, ad-free, right now. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasc…

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Ep. 216 - Mighty Monstrous Lucha Rangers: Santo y Blue Demon Contra los Monstruos 1:10:04

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Nick's off this week, so Chris and Arthur are looking to our neighbors from the south for this weeks flick. It's wrestlers vs monsters on this episode as we watch Santo y Blue Demon Contra los Monstruos! Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from …

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Què estàs fent? The Present Continuous 🎁 - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E26. 38:52

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Send us a text Bones! Com anem? This episode dives into yet another tense in Catalan - the present continuous! This tense is used quite a lot in daily conversations mainly to talk about what you or someone is doing right at that moment. Tune in to learn more about when we use it, how's it formed and practise hearing it in different contexts! *There…

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Ep. 215 - Demonic Dud: Rawhead Rex 1:22:23

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This week Nick and Chris are taking a look at Clive Barker's first foray into the film writing with a critical look at the 1986 film Rawhead Rex. And by "critical" we mean they don't like it. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cul…

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Introducing Fiasco: Benghazi 3:41

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Fiasco: Benghazi unpacks the 2012 attack in Libya that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens—and the ensuing political storm, which raised questions about America’s role in the world, established a playbook to weaponize attention in the social media age, and ultimately changed the course of U.S. history. For a list of books, …

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Ep. 214 - The Wrath of the King - Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidora: Giant Monsters All Out Attack 1:14:06

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Nick, Chris, and special guest Alex from The Bull and Bee Meadery (thebullandbee.com) are checking back in with THE KING this week as they watch the Millenium Era Godzilla movie with the kaiju-sized title, Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidora: Giant Monsters All Out Attack! Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr…

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“Cruzando”: Mexican Border Films of the Past 1:09:40

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Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two Mexican Border films of the past that are relevant to today’s political climate surrounding immigration in the United States. Joey discusses “Mojados (1979)”: A film starring Jorge Rivero as a man who infiltrates the group of bigots behind the mass murder of Mexican immigrants who crossed over into the Rio Grande Va…

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Ep. 213 - Monster Unleashed - The Horror of Frankenstein 1:36:29

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We're returning to the Hammer Horror universe today as Nick and Chris take a look at 1970's The Horror of Frankenstein. A savage take on the classic monster. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cult Media at their Linktree: https:/…

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Pots parlar sobre les xarxes i la tecnologia? 📲 REVIEW - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E25. 45:31

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Send us a text Support the show Group Lessons starting September 2025: Group Programmes Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Patreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist Podcast Christina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link:…

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Ep. 212 - Malice in Miniature - Little Monsters (1989) 1:40:00

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This week the Big Dumb Monsters deal with some Little Monsters, from 1989 to be precise! Nick and Chris take a look at the 80's era monster comedy starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cult Medi…

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Ep. 211 - Trans-Dimensional Hustle - The Void 1:24:50

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Things get cosmically horrific this week and Nick and Chris take a look at the 2016 interdimensional monster movie. The Void. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Check out all the other shows available from Eclectic Cult Media at their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/eclecticcultmedia Fee…

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A favor o en contra de les xarxes/la tecnologia? 💻 - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E24. 43:09

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Send us a text Support the show Group Lessons starting September 2025: Group Programmes Beginners Course: Catalan for Beginners Course Patreon: The Lazy Linguist Buy us a coffee: Buy me a Coffee Instagram: @lazylinguistcatalan Facebook: The Lazy Linguist Podcast Christina offers private lessons - enquire through a DM on socials or through the link:…

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Introducing: Stories of Resistance 5:24

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Hi folks, this is Michael Fox, the host of Under the Shadow. If you've enjoyed this series, you will be happy to know that I’ll be bringing you Season 2 next year. Over the last year, I’ve been traveling across South America and this season will be a deep dive into the dictatorships of the 1970s, Plan Condor, the fight for justice and memory today,…

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An expert manipulater 2:23

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Gage Kirby is back after having a wild time manipulating Meta (Facebook and Instagram) reporting systems with lies by falsely claiming that raising money to help transgender individuals is somehow "sketchy" (which it wasn't). Now Gage is making excuses for his poor behavior and is also proud of it as both social sites were shut down. Gage is a loos…

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Ep. 210 - Life Saving Lore - How to Kill Monsters 1:19:54

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This week we dive into the practical effects driven, indie horror movie from 2024 How to Kill Monsters! Nick and Chris talk about the things this movie does incredibly well and few things it certainly does not. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subsc…

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DISCORD INFERNO #9 (What Could Have Saved SEGA, Best Cross-overs in Games, Best Trilogy of Games) 1:17:12

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Our friends and listeners have voted on topics for us to discuss in this round table style episode. All questions we're suggested and voted on in our discord! Come join the discord to submit questions and vote! What franchise needs the 90's BEAT'EM UP treatment? If you could make a gamer play 1 game, what would it be? What could have saved SEGA as …

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Strange Summer: Hermelinda Linda (1984) & Las Caguamas Ninja (1991) 1:21:30

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The Trash-Mex Podcast gets strange (or even more so) with a couple of films that truly warped our minds! We begin with Hermelinda Linda (1984), a peculiar & colorful horror-comedy based on a popular Mexican comic book character. Joey breaks down the film & its intriguing background. Then we get really drunk (not literally) with Las Caguamas Ninjas …

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Ep. 209 - Welcome to the Vasarian Wine Mixer - Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman 1:28:40

3M ago1:28:40

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It's time for a monstrous crossover as this week Nick and Chris are talking 1943's Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man! Two of Universals most popular monsters cross paths in an utterly disappointing tale. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subscribe to o…

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Humor a Internet - Ens petem de riure! 🤣 - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E23. 36:49

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Send us a text Hola! Com anem? In this episode, we crack up while exploring Catalan memes, reels, and viral videos! Learn fun vocabulary and natural expressions to talk about digital humour, share jokes, and describe your favourite meme - all while improving your Catalan. If you found it useful, please be sure to give us a 5* rating/review - it rea…

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Full Circle 07-11-2025 F ICE Activists and NAMI Contra Costa 58:00

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This week on Full Circle, we’ll speak with an activist on the frontlines of the battle with ICE abducting our friends, families and neighbors. We'll talk about what happened in San Francisco on Tuesday when protesters put their bodies on the line while attempting to block ICE from abducting a person at immigration court. This activist also recently…

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Ep. 208 - Monkeys and Machine Guns - Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1:38:05

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Nick and Chris find out how bananas the help gets when you stomp down the boot of oppression on a race of enslaved primates! We're watching 1972;s Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Starring Roddy McDowall. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subscrib…

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Ep. 207 - ...And One More Thing - The Thing (2011) 1:19:08

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This week it's parkas and paranoia as Nick and Chris take a closer look at the 2011 prequel to the sci-fi masterpiece, The Thing! Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subscribe to our YouTube (https://…

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Les Xarxes Socials - Social Media 💬 - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E22 37:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about how people communicate online today and go over essential Catalan vocabulary for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. You’ll learn useful expressions, hear a short dialogue, and by the end, you’ll be able to talk about your social media habits in Catalan. Com utilitzes les xarxes…

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Level 210: Miami Hotline (PS5) 1:48:49

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Ep. 206 - Undying Disappointment - Return of the Living Dead Part II 1:26:56

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Return of the Living Dead is one of our favorite movies! So surely the sequel will be just as good, right? Right??? Nick and Chris find out this week as they watch 1988's Return of the Living Dead Part II! Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subscribe …

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Ep. 205 - The Amazing Spider-Jam - Eight Legged Freaks 1:24:09

4M ago1:24:09

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Nick returns this week and we're BUGGING OUT! We're watching 2002's giant spider horror comedy, Eight Legged Freaks! Starring David Arquette. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters⁠ Feel like watching instead? Then subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@bigdumbmonsters ) &…

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La tecnologia - Com utilitzes la tecnologia? 👩🏻‍💻 - Intermediate Catalan - S2. E21 35:16

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Send us a text Bentornats a un altre episodi! This episode is all about how we use technology in Catalan. It's an introduction to talking about using different devices like phones, computers, laptops, tablets and more... along with lots of other language to describe what you do on these devices/the online word. Please rate if you enjoyed the episod…

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Santo Sundays: Santo contra el cerebro del mal (1961) 59:19

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The Trash-Mex Podcast is now on season 2! Hosts Joey & Armando discuss what’s to come on season 2, then discuss the legendary Mexican luchador El Santo + his first film Santo Vs The Evil Brain (1961) which is the first film screening in the upcoming “Santo Sundays” screenings at The Frida Cinema. In collaboration with Permanencia Voluntaria Archivo…

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Ep. 204 - G.I. Doggo - Dog Soldiers 1:41:34

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This week Chris and guest host and resident lycanthropy expert, Arthur are talking the 2002, low budget, near werewolf masterpiece, Dog Soldiers! Directed by Neil Marshall. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subscribe to our YouTube (https://www.youtu…

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157: CyC Finale 59:48

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After 8 years, our show comes to an end. Our final episode was recorded on video and available to view on our free Patreon: Patreon.com/cycpodcast Thank you to each and everyone of you who listened, supported, and befriended us.By Cabronas y Chingonas

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Ep. 203 - Scared Stupid - Repossessed 1:29:45

4M ago1:29:45

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We've got another comedy on tap this week as Nick and Chris take a look at the wacky 1990 Exorcist spoof Repossessed. Starring Leslie Nielsen, Linda Blair, and Ned Beatty. Like and subscribe on your favorite platform through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigdumbmonsters Feel like watching instead? Then subscribe to our YouTube (https://www.youtub…