Best Direct Misfire Podcasts (2025)

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DM Army Preview: 4th Edition Undead! 1:05:35

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6h ago1:05:35

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G'day Champs, here we are again with the last of our 4th edition previews. Join us as we take a look at the newly re-raised Undead list (thank you Mantic)! Guaranteed to be less controversial than the Goblin army list! :o Enjoy! PS: All opinions presented in this episode are based off years of prior experience with both wargaming the Mantic Undead …

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All You Can Eat ACTION: 'Predator: Badlands' & Edgar Wright's 'Running Man' Serve Up Fresh Meat For Adrenaline Junkies 1:19:35

6d ago1:19:35

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THE HANGOVER COMETH! It's an action packed extravaganza with two absolutely bad ass new films, hot off the presses: 'Predator: Badlands' and Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man'! We dive deep into what we loved (and didn't love) about the next chapters of these beloved 80's IPs. We also get into the nitty gritty about Hollwood's disappointing box offic…

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DM Army Preview: 4th Edition Goblins! 51:23

4d ago51:23

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Good evening Champs! We have returned as promised, with some more 4th Edition goodness; this time in the form of a Goblin army list preview (thanks again Mantic)! Join as as we run down the entire list and appraise it in the similar style of our previous army reviews. Buckle up as it's going to be a doozy! Enjoy! PS: All opinions presented in this …

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DM Missive: 4th Edition Magic Artefacts, Cover, and Special Rules! 34:49

7d ago34:49

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Greetings Champions, we're back once more bearing gifts! Yes, that's right we have some more juicy 4th edition goodies to impart unto thyself, direct from Mantic! Join us as we reveal and discuss the Cover rules, give the Magic Artefacts a once over, and wade through the swathe of Special rules. Enjoy!…

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Victories and Casualties: PTA's 'One Battle After Another' shines while others misfire 55:14

23d ago55:14

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Chris and Joe are back to discuss PTA's latest, and possibly greatest, directing effort: 'One Battle After Another'. They answer the question: does it REALLY deserve to be frontrunner for Best Picture? The guys also chat about the string of big budget films underperforming at the box office and what might be the common thread betwe…

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DM Missive: KoW 4th chat with Alessio Cavatore & Matt Gilbert 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Greetings Gentlefolk! The fellas are back and this time have brought along a couple of guests: Matt Gilbert and Alessio Cavatore! Join the gang as they delve into as much of 4th edition KoW news as Mantic will allow (we may have gleamed a couple of fresh tid bits). Enjoy! PS. The audio on Matt and Alessio's end isn't the greatest and there were lot…

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The Big #100: Hollywood Hangover Reaches A Milestone + Warner Bros. Buyouts & Jimmy Kimmel Cancelled 54:51

2M ago54:51

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We celebrate our 100th episode by reflecting on over 6 years of cinema-soaked podcasting goodness. We also look back on all the big news stories from the past few weeks, from Warner Bros. looking to be bought out by Skydance or Netflix, to the cancelling of Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for free speech. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WH…

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DM Missive: Convic 2025 wrap-up feat Kakwah! 41:12

2M ago41:12

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Good day fine folks, it's time for another episode! This go around the guys are joined by Kakwah, as they retread their successes and failures at the Convic 2025 Tournament. Enjoy!By Direct Misfire Podcast

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A JAM PACKED JULY! 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' - Does Marvel 'step' forward, sideways, or backwards? 1:07:39

4M ago1:07:39

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we catch up on a whirlwind of headlines and news stories, from celebrity deaths to dubious politics and late night cancellations, SO much has happened and we try to cover it all! We also focus our Hangover laser-beams on 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' - does it accomplish what Marvel hopes for? Is it better than Jame…

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DM Missive: Convic 2025 army lists! 35:14

4M ago35:14

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Shiver me timbers, it's cold down Victoria way! Good thing we've got a piping hot episode fresh out of the oven for you*. Join the usual suspects as they run down their submitted army lists for the Convic 2025 tournament, which is on this weekend! The guys also run through some of their favorite attendees lists, as well as ruminate over who will ta…

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Up, Up, and Away! James Gunn's 'SUPERMAN' Flies High, But Can It Stick The Landing? 51:40

4M ago51:40

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, we take a deep dive into James Gunn's Superman! Does it successfully "reboot" the franchise, steering away from the Snyder Bros? Will it's box office success be strong enough down the stretch, with other big budget super hero movies like Fantastic Four on the horizon? And...did we love it? or Just like it? We answe…

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Out with the New, In with the Old: 'F1 The Movie' & Brad Pitt Win, But Does Hollywood Lose? 1:17:29

5M ago1:17:29

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! Brad Pitt goes vroom vroom vroom all the way to box office success in 'F1 The Movie'! But why is Hollywood still relying on old movie stars instead of trying to make new ones? The answer might surprise you! We give a war report on the battle between old Snyder-verse Superman fans and new James Gunn Superman fans. We also do an i…

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DM Missive: The Enigmatic Bris-Convic! 59:54

5M ago59:54

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Salutations dearest of gentlefolk! Today we have a special guest on this cast, Yan "The Man", winner of the recent Briscon event. Join us as he recounts how he bested his foes to take top spot. We've also have returned from the Enigmatic Isle with tales and learnings of the first Direct Misfire event! It was a cracker of a doozy and I'm going to pu…

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Movies Are Back, Baby! 'The Phoenician Scheme' & 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' usher in the 2025 Summer Box Office 1:02:23

5M ago1:02:23

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The HANGOVER is BACK! We blow the top off the 2025 summer blockbuster season the only way we know how: with big directors and bigger franchises. Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Both films continue an encouraging trend of high yield movie going, with the likes of Sinners, Final Destination, Lilo & St…

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DM Missive: KoW Champions and the DM narrative event 28:47

7M ago28:47

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Yes, it's that time already! The time for our annual "It's been ages since our last cast" cast! Join us as we share our opinions of the new Kings of War Champions rulebook and cover what the heck the game is even about. If you know nothing of the game then this episode is for you. We also go over our upcoming narrative or "non-standard" event: The …

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'DROP' Kicked In The Face! Christopher Landon Delivers Again & The 'thing' About John Carpenter's 'THE THING' 1:05:29

7M ago1:05:29

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we discuss 'DROP', the latest short and sweet thriller from consistently excellent director Christopher Landon. We explain why it harkens back to a relatively recent yesteryear of cinema, where we ask ourselves "Why don't they make movies like this anymore?" We also dig into how MINECRAFT smashed the box office whil…

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The 2025 Oscars In-Review: 'Anora' & Other Indies Shine Bright 57:26

8M ago57:26

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, we discuss all things OSCARS 2025 - the winners, the losers, the run time, we cover it all! We chat about why there were more indie films in major Oscar categories than ever before: are big studios moving away from the industries most prized event? ALSO: Horror getting snubbed, Conan does great, Sean Baker's rise, …

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Love Hurts So Good: 'Heart Eyes' Perfects Genre-Blending + LA Fires & A Busy July 2025 1:08:18

9M ago1:08:18

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, Chris and Joe catch up on the LA fires, the 2025 Oscar nominations, big trailer releases like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Jurassic World: Rebirth, as well as questionable marketing decisions spoiling films like Abigail and Companion in their trailers and even their posters. Why do they do this?! We also hig…

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DM Missive CoK 2025 Day 2: Nights Episode! 48:36

10M ago48:36

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We're back again for one more Nights episode covering the remaining day of the Aussie Clash of Kings for 2025. Did Sellick get up off the floor of the rankings? Did Andrew sour ever higher or follow Sellicks' Day 1 performance? Those answers and more to questions you'd never ask, can be found in this ep. We also have a chat about our experiences wi…

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DM Missive CoK 2025 Day 1: Nights Episode! 29:34

10M ago29:34

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Good evening Champs! The fellas have played there games for day 1 of the Aussie Clash of Kings tournament. They also managed to return back to their hotel room to recount their triumphs and tribulations! Listen to them yammer on about stuff that I can no longer remember; it's late and my brain is no longer working. Be warned, it's a Nights ep so qu…

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DM Missive: CoKAU 2025 - lists and predictions 44:10

10M ago44:10

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Do you want to hear three seriously elite, power gaming, former masters attendees who are ready to take the crown of Clash of Kings Australia 2025? Well life is full of disappointment kid and Christmas is over. As a consolation prize join Bensome, Sellick and Andrew as we debrief on some Aussie Clash of Kings lists, pick our favourites to take out …

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2025 Golden Globes Recap: 'The Brutalist' & 'Emilia Pérez' Win Big + Our Personal Favorites 1:13:06

11M ago1:13:06

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This episode of HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER: we ring in the new year by discussing the 2025 GOLDEN GLOBES! We talk the highlights, the lowlights, and everything in between. We share our favorite films of 2024, and even provide our BOLD predictions for the year to come.By Chris & Joe

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DM Missive: 2024 End of the Year wrap up! 26:25

11M ago26:25

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What's this? What's this? Another episode for our beloved champions! Can you believe that another year has gone by? I certainly can because that's how the flow of time works. Join the fellas for the podcast equivalent of a turn seven, where they chat about the year that's gone and what's in store for the future. Don't like recap episodes? Well then…

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Holiday Nostalgia Anniversaries: 'The Santa Clause' & 'Christmas Vacation' Remind Us of the Magic 1:10:21

11M ago1:10:21

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Happy Holidays! We celebrate the magic of Christmas by highlighting two of the very best movies in the genre: The 30th Anniversary of 'The Santa Clause' and the 35th Anniversary of Christmas Vacation. We chat about their impact, our nostalgia and how do they stack up today! We also get deep into the current fight between the WGA and the use of AI f…

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DM Missive: Aussie Masters & Command Dice 33:27

11M ago33:27

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Thats right - We've managed to pin three grown men with fulltime jobs down for 33 minutes in December! Join Bensome, Sellick and Andrew as we talk about Sellick's torn hip flexor, Andrew's Only fans and the other stuff like Aussie Masters, Upcoming Clash Of Kings Australia 2025 and importantly Command dice as more and more games are being played. E…

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Fall Box Office Smörgåsbord: 'Wicked' & 'Gladiator 2' Give Cinephiles Plenty To Devour 57:45

12M ago57:45

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HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We're back to discuss the second-coming of last Summer's "Barbenheimer"..."GLICKED"! Yes, both 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2' release this coming weekend, and we saw them both early! Does 'Wicked' match the ridiculous hype? And is 'Gladiator 2' a worthy successor to the Best Picture original? We discuss all this, as well as Joe's ea…

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Maximum Directorial Auteurship: 'Megalopolis', 'Joker: Folie Á Deux', and 'The Substance' 1:15:30

1y ago1:15:30

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Spooky season is here! Chris and Joe celebrate the best time of the year by sharing there movie-watching habits from the past few weeks, as well as providing an update about their own filmic goings-on. The guys also highlight three new films that are the exact opposite of "Executive Auteurship": THE SUBSTANCE, MEGALOPOLIS, and JOKER: FOLIE Á DEUX. …

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DM Missive: CoK 25 book details! 1:19:25

1y ago1:19:25

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Alrighty, the episode you've been waiting for has arrived! Mantic has bequeathed unto us an advanced copy of the soon-to-be-released Clash of Kings 25 book and lo, the knowledge inside this tome will be imparted to thyself! Join us as we discuss some of the more important changes to each army as well as cover every single Command Order available. E…

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DM Missive: The ConVic Sentencing 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

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ConVic, Victoria's largest event has been run and won. And while the world is going crazy about command dice and the Clash of Kings tournament in the UK, Direct Misfire has been joined by old mate Huw one more time to run through the highlights & results of ConVic 24. This will be the last time with Huw in the intro as we turn a page with Andrew. I…

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Effective & Familiar - 'Alien: Romulus' Permeates The Box Office 1:13:40

1y ago1:13:40

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Horror is back, baby~! And so are Chris and Joe! This episode they discuss the summer horror smash hit 'Alien: Romulus', how it over-delivered at the box office and lay claim to being the best 'Alien' movie in years. They also dive deep into the 'Alien' franchise as a whole, discussing it's highs and lows, and what brought them to it's space-horror…

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Love at First Fight: Can 'Deadpool + Wolverine' Save The MCU? 1:06:11

1+ y ago1:06:11

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Chris Price and Joe Russo discuss the biggest comic book movie of the summer, 'Deadpool + Wolverine'! They reflect on it's box office, fan response, spoilers and more. The guys also chat about RDJ being cast as Dr. Doom, M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap', the struggles of the 'Borderlands' video game adaptation, revisiting movies on their anniversaries a…

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DM Missive: ConVic 2024 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

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ConVic 2024, Victoria's masters qualifying tournament is nearly upon us! listen in to Bensome, Sellick & Andrew as they run through their 2100 point lists, a favorite list each & bold predictions for the 6 game event. You can can find all the lists, scenarios & players pack here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DDYzPRQBeP39wNs3QnqPQdAiV7Dkt…

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Box Office Rebound: 'Longlegs' over-delivers + 'The Inheritance' Rises 1:06:35

1+ y ago1:06:35

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This episode, Chris and Joe discuss the surprising strength of box office this summer, despite a rocky start. They analyze the success of the 'Longlegs' marketing campaign, as well as a $100m projected weekend for 'Twisters'. Joe shares rare behind-the-scenes details about the development and release of his latest feature film 'The Inheritance', av…

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DM Missive: Up Your Game HD (high defence) & Mike Rossi interview 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

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That's it! We've made it passed the halfway point of the year! To celebrate such a feat we've got another episode hot out of the oven for you to nosh on (recorded in May and June :o). Continuing the "Up Your Game" series, the chaps give you the score on all things High Defence and how to beat them. No this isn't just an episode whining about Dwarve…

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The Summer Slasher Cometh - Ti West & Mia Goth dazzle with 'MaxXxine' 48:32

1+ y ago48:32

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The summer movie season is in full swing! Chris and Joe attended the world premiere of 'MaxXxine', the conclusion to Ti West's slasher trilogy, at the historic Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. They share their experiences at the premiere, spoiler-free thoughts on the film, and what they expect from West in the future. They also discuss IATSE avoid…

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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' - The True Summer Popcorn Flick We Need? 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

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The Hangover boys are back with a jam-packed episode of Hollywood goodness! They discuss their own current film projects, as well as the sagging 2024 box office. ALSO: 'MoviePass: Movie Crash' punctuates a story covered on the podcast for nearly seven years, and the fun-as-hell 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' poises itself as the savior of summer movie tic…

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DM Missive: Up your game - Flyers. 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

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*Yawns* Bugger, it's June already?! Where'd the last 4 months go? Now that we've exited our brumation it's time to get back on the bike and release some more episodes. Oh, would you look at that; there's one right here! We aim to bring you a series of shorter, more tactically focused episodes where we discuss a particular aspect of the game some mi…

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A Welcome Return to Madness: 'Furiosa' Kicks Off the 2024 Summer Blockbuster Season 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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The Hangover crew discusses George Miller's latest entry in the iconic Mad Max franchise, 'FURIOSA'! Can it hold a candle to one of the greatest action films ever made in 'FURY ROAD', or is it just more retread? ALSO: the implications of ChatGPT illegally using ScarJo's voice, 'CHALLENGERS' and 'THE FALL GUY' heading to VOD early, and much more.…

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LIVE from Golden Apple Comics: The "End" of Hollywood, 'Challengers' + 'The Fall Guy' 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

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Chris and Joe celebrate May the Fourth Be With You Day by podcasting LIVE from Golden Apple Comics. They give away some prizes to fans, discuss the supposed "End" of Hollywood, the interesting marketing of 'Challengers', as well as the summer action gem 'The Fall Guy'.By Chris and Joe

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Worth the Wait: 'Dune: Part Two' Conquers Hollywood 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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After months of delay, Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' has been released and the verdict is in: it's great! Chris and Joe discuss just how great and why it has been worth the wait. ALSO - is Hollywood headed toward yet another workers' strike? The guys chat about a possible IATSE strike looming over the industry.…

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The Blame Game: Sony's 'Madame Web' and How "Bad Scripts" Get Made 1:01:31

1+ y ago1:01:31

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Sony's 'Madame Web' has been getting a lot of attention lately, and it begs the question: Who is to blame when a big budget film's script is not well received? Surprisingly, many times it's not the writers! Joe Russo helps us understand by breaking down the realities of getting a script sold/produced in Hollywood, and how often times the scriptwrit…

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2024 Academy Award Nominations: Headlines, Predictions, & more 1:15:17

2y ago1:15:17

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It's Oscar Awards season! And Hollywood Hangover is here yet again to guide you through the list of nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards! We give our early favorites on who will take home the gold and discuss some of the headlines surrounding the noms. We also chat industry news, including the WWE Vince McMahon controversy, the DGA getting residual…

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DM Missive Nights! Aussie CoK 2024, Day 2! 23:39

2y ago23:39

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That's it, we're done, Clash of Kings has been run and won! Join Bensome and Sellick (no Andrew due to communication issues) as they recap their final day of the tournament and poorly impersonate Andrew in his absence. This is a shorter than usual episode as its late and I'm tired. #whinge Enjoy! ~Bensome…

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DM Missive Nights! Aussie Cok 2024, Day 1! 55:12

2y ago55:12

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It's here, the Australian Clash of Kings 2024! All the fellas are contending and recap their results for the first of two days. Take a listen and find out if they're doing just okay or smashing their opponents #nerftheherd Before you jump in, be aware that this is a "Nights" episode is will be loose, audio quality will drop, and profane exclamation…

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DM Missive: Australian CoK 24 list prologue 56:53

2y ago56:53

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Happy New Year! The gents have all made it through the festive period alive and well and are warming up to attend the upcoming Australian Clash of Kings tournament! Join them as they announce their army lists as well as pick out a few of their favorites from amongst the contestants. Enjoy!By Direct Misfire Podcast

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A Decade in the Making: 'Soul Mates' Release Mini-sode 19:07

2y ago19:07

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The best co-host in podcasting also just released a highly acclaimed horror movie: 'Soul Mates' ! Yes, Joe Russo has written a new film and it's out now on your favorite streaming services. Chris and Joe recorded this segment for their previously released episode, but had to hold onto it until now. They reflect on a film that took many years of dev…

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New Endings & New Beginnings: The Post Mortem Podcast Finale 46:13

2y ago46:13

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Happy Holidays from Hollywood Hangover! Chris and Joe catch up on the last month of news, including the end of Post Mortem with Mick Garris. They discuss their time with the horror legend and lessons they learned over the years being a part of the historic show. ALSO: is 'Love Actually' actually overrated? The guys dissect the perennial classic and…

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Aussie Masters wrap up and 2023, the year that was. 50:00

2y ago50:00

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Everything you've heard is true. Sellick and Andy both went to masters and rolled dice (mostly on the table) while Bensome did the hardwork of manning the Youtube Channel live stream, and now we get to talk about it. Finish your last minute amazon purchaces and get your festive brew in hand as we run through Australian Masters results, the live str…

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A New Holiday Tradition: Eli Roth's 'Thanksgiving' Carves Up The Silver Screen 58:35

2y ago58:35

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Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! And what better way to celebrate one of America's favorite holidays than with the film sporting the same name - Eli Roth's 'Thanksgiving'! Chris and Joe share their feelings about their packed theatre experience, and reflect on it's potential to become a new holiday movie-going tradition. They also discuss 'The Ma…

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DM Missive: CoK 24 updates! 55:55

2y ago55:55

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The seers have spoken and the curtain has been lifted. Have the the prophecies been fulfilled or shall the whining continue for another year? That's right, it's time to unwrap the gift Mantic has given to see if the last three episodes made any impact at all. Inside this ep the lads cover a whole bunch of their favorite goodies found in the imminen…