Best DMR Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 132 - DMRs 2025 Top 10 Movies - Who will Win??? 49:12

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! This year’s top ten movies of the year reflects a powerful mix of blockbuster spectacle, bold storytelling, and franchise reinvention that dominated the film conversation. Standout titles like The Naked Gun, Mission: Impossible, Avatar Fire & Ash, F1, Weapons, Sinners, and One Battle After Another showcase how st…

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E110 - DMR and P25 not made by /\/\otorola 24:25

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In this special/'shortie' PODCAST John talks on how some people ('Tubers') think DMR and P25 were created by Motorola. A quick look at the technologies with proof is also mentioned.By John Kruk

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TWRS-209 – 2025: The Year in Review 53:27

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We take a look back at the year 2025 in the world of two way radio communications and technology. We'll review some of the news and events that shaped two way radio history and some of the new products launched during the year. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Bil…

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Episode 533 John Simmons NI0K Final 57:05

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Episode 131 - Weapons - The Best Horror Movie of 2025??? 24:12

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR Weapons is directed and written by Zach Cregger, and features a strong ensemble cast including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. The film centers on a horrifying event — one night, an entire third-grade class disappears without a trace, leaving behind only …

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E111 - Channel plans/ICS-217 - TICP 1:03:43

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In this PODCAST John talks about and shows you how to complete an ICS-217 and create a channel plan/TICP for your personal usage.By John Kruk

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Episode 130 - Predator: Badlands - A Galatic Good Time!!! 25:28

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR The newest installment in the Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands, breaks new ground by placing a Predator, or Yautja, as its central protagonist. The story follows Dek, a young, outcast Yautja on a quest to prove his worth to his warrior clan by hunting the seemingly unkillable apex predator of the treacherous…

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Episode 532 Ian Flemming G3ZDQ Final 1:13:46

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Ian Flemming, G3ZDQ, grew up tuning mysterious signals on his grandfather's radio in northwest England, a spark that led to a lifelong journey through classic gear, pioneering microprocessor work, Raynet emergency communications, digital modes, canal boat-portable QRP operation, and the restoration of iconic British radios from KW Electronics and E…

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TWRS-208 – Holiday Specials on Two Way Radios for 2025 31:25

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We tell you about the discounts, freebies and deals on two way radios you can find online during the 2025 holiday season at Buy Two Way Radios. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:08 Cyber Holiday Sale at Buy Two Way Radios 1:22 The holidays are here agai…

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Episode 129 - Monster The Ed Gein Story..........Wow...........Ahhhh 27:39

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the third season of the Netflix anthology Monster. Charlie Hunnam takes on the chilling role of Ed Gein, the real-life murderer and grave robber, playing him with a disturbing mix of vulnerability and menace. He’s supported by Laurie Metcalf as his domineering mother, Augusta, and Tom…

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E109 - Generations & Radios 32:55

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n this weeks PODCAST John talks about the different generations and how it impacts the radio world, mindset, interactions, etc.By John Kruk

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Episode 128 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein - A Monster Netflix Success! 25:49

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR Directed by the acclaimed Guillermo del Toro, the new Frankenstein on Netflix features an exceptional cast led by Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature. The ensemble also includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Charles Dance, bringing together a powerhouse of talent under del Toro…

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E108 - GMRS and Expansion to 900 MHz 33:29

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John talks about GMRS and thoughts on expanding to 900 MHz (rather then Low Band). This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!By John Kruk

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Episode 531 Norm Cantin WA1NLG 1:01:09

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Norm Cantin, WA1NLG, discovered amateur radio at age 14 through Boy Scouts in Massachusetts, got his Technician license in 1969 so he could get on 6 meters, and that early exposure led directly to his career in navigation electronics. Amateur radio Elmers in the Framingham Radio Club helped him get his first job at Northstar, a startup building LOR…

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Episode 127 - Jurassic World Rebirth: Roaring Success or Franchise Extinction? 28:06

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! Jurassic World: Rebirth is a visually impressive but narratively uneven return to the dinosaur blockbuster formula. Critics praise its thrilling set pieces, polished effects, and renewed focus on the prehistoric stars that made the franchise iconic. It’s a big, loud, entertaining ride that captures some of the ol…

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TWRS-207 – The New VGC VR-N7600 Mobile Amateur Radio 37:02

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We talk about a new version of a popular Bluetooth enabled, smartphone controlled mobile amateur radio from VGC. We’ll also tell you about an adapter that allows you to connect handheld audio accessories to a Wouxun mobile radio and take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard…

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E107 - Communications 101 43:28

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John does a presentation covering the types of Two-Radio Licenses, some different digital formats, and what you need to consider when looking for the right choice. This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!…

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E106 - DUNoW Presentation 55:04

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John does the DUNoW presentation that he did at the MN North Star Radio Conference last weekend. (The video version is on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommunicationsConversations This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this ep…

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Episode 126 - One Battle After Another - Best Film of 2025??? 27:25

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! One Battle After Another is a 2025 action-thriller directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a former revolutionary leader trying to live a quiet life off the grid with his daughter, Willa, played by Chase Infiniti. Their peace is shattered when Willa disappears, pulling Bob back into …

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Episode 125: a.k.a. Charlie Sheen........a WINNING Netflix doco! 25:19

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E105 - Digital Voice 37:00

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John and special guest host Wally discuss Digital Voice This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!By John Kruk

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E104 - POC Radios and the US Secret Service Discovery 33:08

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John discusses POC Radios and how a recent discovery by the US Secret Service could have rendered them useless. This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!By John Kruk

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TWRS-206 – Will We Have Ham Antennas in HOAs in 2025? 57:50

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We discuss the reintroduction of a bill proposed to Congress in 2023 to allow ham radio operators to erect antennas in deed restricted communities, and the grass roots effort to get it passed. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:15 New Bi…

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Episode 124 - Squid Game Legacy - Signs Off In Blood & Ink! 25:39

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Send us a text Squid Game Season 3 on Netflix brings the brutal saga to a close with a sharp edge and emotional gravity. This final chapter sees Seong Gi-hun return not as a player, but as a man with a mission—to dismantle the twisted machinery behind the games. Across six tightly wound episodes, the show doubles down on moral ambiguity, betrayal, …

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E103 - Repeaters 32:37

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John is joined by Co-Host Wally to discuss repeaters and some different types of operation. This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!By John Kruk

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E102 - Channel Plans and Layouts 33:47

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Welcome to the Communications & Conversations PODCAST. In this weeks PODCAST John and Co-Host Wally discuss channel plans/layouts to help during events or even simple day to day life for radio organization. This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!By John Kruk

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Episode 123 - Wednesday Seaon 2 - A.... HELL of a good...THING!!! 26:28

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! Wednesday Season 2 returns to Netflix with Jenna Ortega reprising her role as the sharp, stoic, and darkly brilliant Wednesday Addams. Back at Nevermore Academy, Wednesday finds herself entangled in a new web of mysteries that threaten the safety of her school and its supernatural student body. As she continues t…

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E101 - Welcome to the PODCAST 30:34

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Welcome to the first (hopefully of many) PODCAST called Communications & Conversations. This PODCAST deals with all things with Two-Way Communications be it as a hobby, profession, or something that you just like to do for fun. This PODCAST is sponsored by JJK Communications and we hope you enjoy this episode!…

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Episode 122 – Sinners: Clawing Toward Cinematic Brilliance in 2025!? 28:08

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! Sinners (2025) is a bold, genre-blending film that fuses supernatural horror with rich musical drama, all set in the haunting backdrop of 1930s Mississippi. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie follows twin brothers—played by Michael B. Jordan—who return to their hometown to open a juke joint and escape their viol…

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Episode 530 Jack Schuster W1WEF 1:05:06

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In this episode of QSO Today, we sit down with Jack Schuster, W1WEF, whose amateur radio journey spans more than 73 years. From building his first crystal set at age 10 to contesting at the highest levels around the world, Jack shares stories of innovation, DX adventures, CW mastery, and a lifetime of dedication to the hobby. His perspective offers…

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TWRS-205 – The New Baofeng DM-32UV Multi Band DMR Radio

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We talk about Baofeng radios and check out their new DMR handheld model. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog and our Forum at TwoWayRadioForum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:04 The New Baofeng DM-32UV Multi Band DMR Radio 1:19 Twelve years ago we discovered the original Baofeng UV-5R. While we weren't the first to carr…

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Episode 529 Jake Groenhof N0LX 1:05:46

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Jake Groenhof, N0LX, discovered amateur radio in the 1960s thanks to his uncle's impressive home station and his father's interest in CB radio.. Over the years, Jake turned his curiosity into a lifetime of experiments — from pedestrian-mobile DX with just 5 watts and an endfed antenna tethered to a balloon, to building saltwater antennas in PVC pip…

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Episode 121 - Happy Gilmore 2.....A Hole In One or Putting From the Rough??? 28:07

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR This week, we break down Happy Gilmore 2 exclusive to Netflix—a sequel decades in the making that’s equal parts nostalgic tribute and overstuffed spectacle. While it brings back familiar faces and some laugh-out-loud moments, the film often feels more focused on cameos than character. Longtime fans may enjoy the n…

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Episode 120 - Hulk Hogan Enters Wrestling Heaven! 26:16

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea in 1953, skyrocketed to global fame in the 1980s as the face of WWF's golden era. From his legendary showdown with André the Giant at WrestleMania III to starring in Rocky III and headlining Hogan Knows Best, Hogan blended sports entertainment with pop culture like no o…

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Episode 528 Alex Nersesian K6VHF 1:19:59

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Alex Nersesian K6VHF is a US immigration success story. Hailing from the Republic of Georgia after the fall of the former Soviet Union, Alex credits amateur radio with finding work, career,family, and community in his new country. Now successfully living the American dream, K6VHF loves to chase DX on HF, VHF, and Microwave using FT-8, SSB, and CW a…

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Episode 119 - Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness Steps Into the Light 27:18

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Send us a text Ozzy Osbourne’s life was a thunderous symphony of chaos, triumph, and resilience. From co-founding Black Sabbath in 1968 and birthing heavy metal with groundbreaking albums like Paranoid and Master of Reality, to launching a wildly successful solo career marked by anthems like “Crazy Train,” Ozzy constantly redefined rock rebellion. …

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Episode 118 - How The Liver King Dethroned Himself! 26:19

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR “Untold: The Liver King,” directed by Joe Pearlman, is a gripping 68-minute episode from Netflix’s Untold documentary series that dives into the rise and fall of Brian “Liver King” Johnson. Known for his primal lifestyle, raw organ-meat diet, and hyper-masculine branding, Johnson built a massive social media follo…

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Episode 527 Ron Demcko WA2TBQ 1:14:46

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Ron Demcko, WA2TBQ, found his way into electronics—and later amateur radio—thanks to the early influence of his older brother, John, KD7JR. From a young age, Ron funded his growing passion for kit building and radio experimentation by buying and reselling surplus electronic gear, a resourceful start that helped pave the way for his formal education…

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Episode 117 - F1 Movie Fever: Brad Pitt’s Racing Epic Roars into Cinematic History 26:50

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Send us a text F1: The Movie is a high-octane sports drama that follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a seasoned Formula One driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a promising rookie, Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). Together, they join the fictional APXGP team, aiming to disrupt the established order of the racing world. Directed by Joseph Kosinski,…

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Episode 526 Bob Pantazes W2ARP 58:50

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Bob Pantazes, W2ARP, discovered amateur radio in high school but only became licensed at age 40. A career in electronics shaped his hands-on approach to amateur radio. With 296 DXCC entities, Bob is active in contesting, POTA - Parks on the Air, and antenna building. He advocates FT8 access for Technicians on HF to attract younger hams and grow our…

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TWRS-204 – New Wouxun KG-905G Plus and KG-915G GMRS Radios 33:14

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We announce two new GMRS two way radios from Wouxun and talk about their features. We’ll also take some of your questions from our email, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:06 Two New Wouxun GMRS Radios 1:21 The Wouxun KG-905G is an extremely popular handheld GMRS radio. It was first introduced in 2021 …

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Episode 116 - The Titanic, The Titan & Blind Ambition 26:40

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Send us a text Netflix’s gripping documentary Titan: The OceanGate Disaster about the doomed submersible, peels back the layers of innovation, ego, and oversight that led to one of the most haunting maritime tragedies of the modern age. Through exclusive interviews, real-time footage, expert analysis, and chilling reconstructions, the film doesn’t …

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TWRS-203 – How Will the New PA Hands-Free Law Affect Mobile Radios? 44:55

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We discuss the new Pennsylvania law that bans the use of handheld mobile devices and how it may affect two way radio operators across various services. We’ll also take some of your comments and questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:10 Tariffs on Two Way Radios 1:25 On June 5 2025, …

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Episode 115 - Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) Review: Ethan Hunt’s Last Stand Against AI 28:24

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Send us a text Join DMR as we delve into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025), where Ethan Hunt faces a formidable rogue AI threatening global stability. Featuring insights on Tom Cruise’s performance, the film’s high-octane stunts, and its place in the franchise’s legacy. Support the show The audio clips used in this podcast, including…

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TWRS-202 -Tariffs on Two Way Radios in 2025? 54:20

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We discuss the complex and evolving trade war between the U.S. and China, how it reignited in 2025, and how this and a future trade deal may affect the price of two way radios in the marketplace. We’ll also take some of your questions from our blog, email and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:13 Tariffs on Two Way Radios …

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Episode 114 - When Legacy Meets Arrogance: The Snow White Catastrophe 26:36

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Send us a text Hollywood's perfect storm has arrived in the form of Disney's live-action Snow White remake, a film that may go down in history as one of the studio's most spectacular failures. With a staggering production and marketing budgets, this reimagining of the 1937 classic is projected to loose eye watering amounts of money. At the heart of…

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Episode 525 Jack Prindle AB4WS 1:20:48

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In the QSO Today podcast episode #525, host Eric Guth interviews Jack Prindle, a former law enforcement officer and amateur radio enthusiast, who shares his unique journey from his early electronics background in Kentucky to his distinguished police career, ultimately specializing in computer forensics. Jack, who obtained his amateur radio license …

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TWRS-201 – The Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri Band Mobile Amateur Radio 35:37

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We introduce the Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri-Band mobile Amateur radio and talk about its features. We’ll also take some of your questions from our blog, YouTube channel and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com. Intro :00 Billboard 1:09 The New Wouxun KG-XS20H Tri-Band Amateur Radio 1:23 When Wouxun came out with the KG-XS20G in the summer of 2021, it was…

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Episode 113 - A Minecraft Movie (2025) Movie Review 26:43

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! As I review the latest kids movie taking the world by storm: "Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! Four misfits--Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle …

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Episode 112 - The Val Kilmer Tribute - 1959 to 2025 30:01

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Send us a text Welcome back to DMR! Ahhhhhh man this one stings....Val Kilmer....has sadly passed away at age 65, just take a look at some of the roles he played: Iceman - Top Gun - 1986 Jim Morrison - The Doors - 1991 Doc Holiday - Tombstone - 1993 Batman/Bruce Waye - Batman Forever - 1995 Chris - Heat - 1995 This guy threw everything inot his cra…