Best Daniel Sims Podcasts (2026)

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The 25 for ’25 Selection Show Special 2:03:42

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In a prerecorded taping from March of 2025, Sean and Amanda peel back the curtain to let you in as they finalize their 25 best movies of the 21st century list in real time, during what Amanda calls "a two-hour, weird psychological exercise that also could have been an email (and was).” Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Bobby Wagner Pr…

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 1 - 'The Social Network’ 1:13:35

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss David Fincher’s ‘The Social Network,’ the era defining study of the Internet. They make the claim that this is their generation’s ‘Citizen Kane,’ explain why it is a comfort movie about everything that is horrible,…

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I Stopped Layering My Bass And This Sounds Better 9:04

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For years, I followed the same bass mixing advice everyone else did. "Split your bass into multiple layers." One for subs. One for mids. One for grit. On paper, it sounds like the “pro” way to do things.In reality? It caused endless phase issues, bloated low end, and bass tones that never felt like one cohesive instrument. I spent hours tweaking la…

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The Game (George Moss) 40:15

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When a former high school football star is found murdered outside his home, investigators had to wonder if the game he loved had something to do with the crime. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-game Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast …

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Every Story Ever: December 2025 2:01:48

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Merry Ranksmas! We're ranking some holiday-themed stories to close out the year on this ESE special...when we're not talking about Margaritaville. We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!By Klytus Media

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F---, Marry, Kill at the Movies: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Anaconda’ 1:58:44

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Sean and Amanda have an action-packed show today where they cover three new releases. Before diving in, they react to the recent trailers for ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and quickly discuss ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (1:38). Then, they discuss Paul Feig’s ‘The Housemaid,’ starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, which th…

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 2 - 'There Will Be Blood’ 51:44

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘There Will Be Blood,’ one of greatest portraits of greed and ambition ever made. They discuss why this was the official “PTA” selection for their list, why Daniel Day-Lewis delivers the grea…

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‘Marty Supreme’ Is the Moment, With Josh Safdie! 2:19:12

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Sean and Amanda dream big on today’s show because they’re breaking down one of their most anticipated movies of the year with Josh Safdie’s ‘Marty Supreme,’ starring Timothée Chalamet. They make the case for why it’s one of the best movies of the year, celebrate its relentless and propulsive filmmaking style, and highlight their favorite individual…

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5 Reasons Pre-Production Is Key For A Killer Metal Recording 9:45

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Your band finally books studio time. You’ve written the riffs. You’ve rehearsed for months. You’re ready to make the record. But deep down, there’s a fear you don’t want to admit… What if it comes out sounding weak? Sloppy? Like an amateur demo instead of the crushing record you hear in your head? I’ve seen this happen to so many DIY metal bands. N…

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Beyond Cold (Shannon Graves) 49:21

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When a young woman doesn’t show for a family event, her family suspects the worst. A tangled web left everyone guessing her fate. Detectives would not give up until they uncovered the truth. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/beyond-cold Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @…

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Episode 751 - Christmas Collision 2:16:06

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It's our annual Christmas special, but there's one problem. A moose/snowmobile crash has led Matt and Chris to forget what Christmas even is! It's up to an unusually game Matt Fraction to help them remember -- but at what cost? We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing…

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The Top 10 Underseen and Overlooked Movies of 2025. Plus: ‘Is This Thing On?,’ ‘Ella McCay,’ and Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. 1:14:12

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Sean and Amanda kick off the show by reacting to the brief teaser released for Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’ starring Tom Cruise (1:08). They then cover two new releases that they found absolutely baffling in Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ (4:17) and James L. Brooks’ ‘Ella McCay’ (23:17). Finally, they share their top ten most underseen an…

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Burns Bright Before Flaming Out. Plus: Best Picture Power Rankings and the Oscar Short Lists! 1:23:10

14d ago1:23:10

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Sean and Amanda start the show by reacting to the news that the Oscars broadcast will move to YouTube in 2029, and debate whether or not it’s a good move (1:48). Then, they react to the new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s science fiction film, ‘Disclosure Day’ starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt (12:46). Next, they dive into one of the year’s mos…

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The 2022 Movie Draft 1:28:02

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We’re drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss who they were in 2022 and draft the best movies from that year. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbo…

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Marc Ouayoun — A Living Museum at Full Speed 1:00:25

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In this episode of The Bucket Seat Podcast, Bonar and Trevor are joined by Marc Ouayoun, Managing Director of Peter Auto — the people behind some of the most important historic motoring events on the planet. Marc’s story starts the way all good ones do: as a kid obsessing over car magazines, dreaming big, and eventually finding himself at the helm …

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The #1 Mistake Killing Your Home Metal Recordings 9:51

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What if I told you that one tiny knob on your amp sim is responsible for 90% of the muddy, amateur-sounding guitar tracks I get from DIY bands? It’s true, and almost everyone is doing this without realizing it. I can’t tell you how many sessions I’ve opened where a band sends me DI’s with their “final tone,” only for me to hit play and get blasted …

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The Reporter (Sean Dugas) 47:51

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A local reporter disappears. Foul play is soon suspected. Was it his work that motivated the brutal crime or was it something else? A father’s phone call sets the investigation into high gear in a way you’ll never expect. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-reporter Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social me…

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The Movie Business Freak-Out Mailbag and ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,’ With Rian Johnson! 2:02:18

18d ago2:02:18

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Sean and Amanda begin the show by honoring the towering career of Rob Reiner following his devastating passing (1:22). Then, they open up the mailbag and answer your questions about the general panic and angst about the future of the movie business (7:48). Next, they cover Rian Johnson’s new murder mystery sequel, ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out My…

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Episode 750 - I to X of Swords: Keyblade 1:52:35

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It's time to rate more swords this week, and we got some weird ones this time. Plus: Stay tuned for one of the wildest arguments in Ajax history. We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!By Klytus Media

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‘Hamnet’ and the 10 Best Performances of 2025. Plus: Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘The Secret Agent.’ 2:27:07

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson on today’s show to cover Chloe Zhao’s adaptation of ‘Hamnet,’ starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. They unpack their complicated feelings by highlighting the film's incredible emotional power, and also criticize aspects they found totally confounding (12:28). Next, they briefly discuss Kleber Mendon…

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Comics Catch-Up 076: Extreme Super Christmas Special 1:08:12

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It's Christmas time, so we're going back to 1994 to read the Christmas special from Rob Liefeld's Image imprint! Troll has got to find the 12 gifts from "The 12 Days of Christmas" -- that sounds fun, right? We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rew…

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The Adam Sandler Hall of Fame and ‘Jay Kelly’ With Noah Baumbach! 2:27:40

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Sean and Amanda cover Noah Baumbach’s new film, ‘Jay Kelly,’ starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. They work through their mixed reactions to the movie and sort through specifically what worked for them and what didn’t (4:24). Then, they speculate Sandler’s potential award chances (41:33) before building his Hall of Fame with their favorite per…

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The Fire (Jeffrey Aissa) 55:54

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A house fire takes the life of a 17-year-old. Investigators quickly discover it was intentionally set, but it would take years before they learned anything more. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-fire Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast…

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The Truth About Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Plus: Snubs and Surprises of the Golden Globe Nominations and Jafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just an Accident.’ 1:58:38

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Sean and Amanda have an action-packed show today, and they start with the biggest piece of news: Netflix’s $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They talk through their initial gut reactions to the news; cover the additional information that came through over the weekend, including Paramount’s hostile bid; and hypothesize whether or …

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Episode 749 - Answer: Nygma Time 1:45:45

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We're taking your listener questions on this week's show! We figure out just when Nygma Time is, decide what to get Stone Cold HCC for Christmas, and discuss Thanksgiving parade balloons, among other things! We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get re…

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Which Free Metal Amp Sim Sounds Best? I Tested 3 5:21

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Would you believe that you could get crushing, professional metal tones without spending a single dollar on plugins? This week, I put three free amp sims to the test, and the results might surprise you. I recorded the exact same riff, using the same DI and the same free IR, and ran it through all three amp sims. No EQ. No post-processing. Just the …

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The Top Five Movies of 2025 2:10:53

20d ago2:10:53

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman to share their five favorite films from the year. But before diving in, they cover a handful of movie news items, including the updated rumors regarding the potential sale of Warner Bros. (1:25), the massive box office success of ‘Zootopia 2’ (5:44), and the speculation that Leonardo DiCaprio…

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The 2,000-HP Lotus, the Last Manual BMW, and the Polestar That Won’t Come 39:54

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Lotus turns up the power to 2,000 hp, BMW walks away from the manual, and Polestar keeps its best work overseas. This week on The Bucket Seat, Bonar and Trevor look at the kind of stories that remind you why cars are brilliant and ridiculous in equal measure. Thunderous power, questionable decisions, and enough drama to keep a V12 warm on a winter …

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Season Ten: How Icons Of Sport Turn Pain And Setbacks Into Fuel For Life And Business 1:06:59

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Welcome to the final episode of Season 10 of The Business of Endurance. This season has taken us from the boardroom to Kona, via high mountains and some of the most demanding races on the planet. We kicked off with Chris Brindley MBE, sharing leadership lessons, critical thinking frameworks and the link between elite sport and high-performing busin…

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The ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Watch-Along! 3:19:16

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Sean, Amanda, and Chris visit Pandora and join the Na’vi to watch James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ in anticipation of his upcoming sequel, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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Vicky and Ricky (Vicky Purdy & Ricky Dodson) 46:52

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One is found dead, and the other is missing. Police would need to untangle their lives before uncovering the truth about what happened to them both. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/vicky-and-ricky Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @au…

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My Exact Metal Vocal Processing Chain (Step-by-Step) 9:22

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What if I told you that you could make your metal vocals sound bigger, cleaner, and more aggressive without buying new plugins, switching DAWs, or rebuilding your entire workflow from scratch? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well… in this week’s episode, I’m breaking down my exact metal vocal processing chain. The same chain I use on both scream…

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Every Story Ever: November 2025 2:06:00

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This month, we get another story into the top 100 and rank some first appearances of Batman villains, along with much more! We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!By Klytus Media

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The Robert Redford Hall of Fame 2:33:35

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Tracy Letts to cover the monumental work of legendary actor Robert Redford. They celebrate the star’s illustrious career, share their personal relationship to his work, and build his Hall of Fame. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Tracy Letts Producer: Jack Sanders Research: Brantley Palmer Shopping. Stre…

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 3 - '25th Hour’ 50:51

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Spike Lee’s ‘25th Hour,’ one of the most present tense films ever made. They discuss its fascinating legacy as a somewhat under-discussed masterpiece, explain why Lee’s stylistic choices are deeply moving, and iden…

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Remembering Loretta Jones 37:36

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In this special re-release of the very first Anatomy of Murder episode, Scott and Anna return to the story that started it all—the 1970 murder of Loretta Jones. When her daughter Heidi grew up, she refused to let the case fade away, leading to a shocking confession nearly half a century later. View source material and photos for this episode at: an…

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Episode 748 - I to X of Swords: Gladius 1:46:22

1M ago1:46:22

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We're rating even more swords on this week's show, including one that slayed a Gorgon, one that's all too real, one that we don't even have a picture of, and a couple that come in pieces. We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!…

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The Mixbus Chain I Use on Every Metal Mix 13:30

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What if I told you that the “pro studio sound” you’re chasing doesn’t come from some magical plugin or secret setting… …but from a repeatable, intentional mix bus chain that shapes your entire mix from the very first fader move? Over the past 12+ years, I’ve refined a 6-step hybrid analog/digital chain that I use on every single professional metal …

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Best Picture Power Rankings and the Super-Sincerity of ‘Sentimental Value,’ With Joachim Trier! Plus: Regretting ‘Regretting You.’ 2:07:27

1M ago2:07:27

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Sean and Amanda begin the show by discussing the imminent sale of Warner Brothers Discovery, consider the potential implications of a merger with one of Paramount, Comcast, or Netflix, and debate which scenario is the most likely outcome (1:22). Then, they cover the new Colleen Hoover adaptation ‘Regretting You’ starring Allison Williams and Dave F…

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is. 2:11:26

1M ago2:11:26

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Juliet Litman and return to the (not so) wonderful world of Oz to cover John M. Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good,’ starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Before diving in, they react to new movie trailers for Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ (1:02) and ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ (10:54). Then, they discuss ‘Wicked: …

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Comics Catch-Up 075: Dawn (1995) 1:36:58

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Yes, we finally did it. We read all six issues of the 1995/1996 Dawn miniseries. It's somehow both surprisingly impressive and just as bad as we expected. We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now! Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!…

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 4 - 'Inglourious Basterds’ 45:19

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Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds,’ which made for one of the greatest movie-going experiences of the century. They talk through why this was the official Tarantino pick over ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,…