It's every fan's dream to read the books they love for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It's one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers as they read and talk about Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and other nerd worlds. So come vicariously live through some first-time readers!
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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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“LA Made” is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 3, "LA Made: The Other Moonshot," tells the story of three Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles, who played a crucial role in America’s race to space, amid the civil unrest of the 1960s. When Joan ...
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The Weekly Planet covers all things movies, TV shows and comics. Often considered the first and worst podcast on the Planet Broadcasting Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast where two best friends enjoy popular nerdy franchises for the first time! Join us as we make our way through films and tv shows with first-timer Kelli and her wacky predictions about what might happen, and our resident expert Leah to guide us through the journey. Tweet us @AllGeekPodcast and vote for the franchise we should explore next!
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Jennifer Nizza knows what it means to discern — and confront — evil. Once trapped on the hampster wheel of the New Age for 25 years, she was radically saved out of the occult and bondage by Jesus Christ. Nizza was a psychic medium and a teacher of the occult, and, as a result, was demonically oppressed. She taught topics such as: the law of attraction, past life regression, automatic writing, tarot, and mediumship. Despite being deeply rooted in the occult, at the age of 36, she cried out to ...
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Muscle Testing, Energy Lies & Spiritual Risk: Exposing Applied Kinesiology
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48:09On this episode of Ex-Psychic Saved, Jenn Nizza is joined by Marcia Montenegro — a former New Ager turned Christian apologist — to confront the hidden dangers of applied kinesiology, also known as muscle testing. This common practice in chiropractic and holistic circles may seem harmless or even helpful, but its roots trace back to occult philosoph…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Peter Rosenberg and Jay Williams are back on First Take to continue to discuss the current state of the playoffs around the NBA! What do the Knicks need to do to compete against Boston? What does last night's Clippers win mean for James Harden? All that and more here on First Take! Learn more about your ad…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams are back on First Take to discuss Jalen Brunson's game winning 3 to help the Knicks clinch the Round 1 series against the Pistons! Plus, a preview of tonight's Game 6 action between the Rockets and Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Jay Williams continue to discuss the Lakers losing in Round 1 to Minnesota Additionally, the guys debate if this was the last chance for LeBron James to win a championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to breakdown the Lakers Round 1 loss to the Timberwolves in 5 games Is JJ Redick to blame and how sustainable is the current version of their roster. More NBA Playoff conversation to follow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The Bourne Supremecy - Caravan Of Garbage
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21:36Matt Damon as Jason Bourne is back in the first of many sequels! This time he has to try and remember all of his memories by tracking down another old man who made him do a Treadstone. It's got action! A car chase! More things from the first movie! It also has Paul Greengrass taking over directorial duties with a script sort of from Andor's Tony Gi…
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Hour 2: First Take returns to discuss both the Falcons and their DC Jeff Ulbrich being fined after the Shedeur Sanders prank call situation from this past weekend Additionally, the guys talk about whether the Lakers can come back from down 3-1 to defeat Minnesota in Round 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to discuss last night's wild NBA Playoff Action! How does Milwaukee pivot after losing to the Pacers in 5? Plus, what does it mean for the Knicks after the Pistons were able to push the series to a 6th game? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…
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Imperfect Paradise: From ranchers with guns to gurus with crystals: How extremism in the American West has evolved
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26:03When Portland, Oregon-based reporter Leah Sottile began covering extremism in the American West a decade ago, she was interviewing ranchers, fundamentalist Mormons and “sovereign citizens” who did not believe the federal government should own land. During the pandemic, she began noticing that New Age wellness leaders were talking about many of the …
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Carlos Boozer return to First Take to continue discussing the NBA Playoffs! Was a NBA title to high of an expectation for the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade? Plus, Mike Tannenbaum joins the discussion to talk Abdul Carter attempting to wear Lawrence Taylor's #56 next season as well as the outlook …
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Carlos Boozer are back on First Take to discuss both the latest and upcoming action of the NBA Playoffs. The crew discusses the frustrating loss by the Rockets last night to go down 3-1 against the Warriors as well as the direction the Heat need to go in after getting swept by the Cavs. All that and more!…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins continue to discuss the latest action from Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs! More discussion from the Knicks-Pistons and Lakers-TWolves games from yesterday as well as if the Rockets have ruined their chances at beating the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins are back on First Take to discuss the full weekend of NBA Playoff Action! How can the Lakers recover after falling behind 3-1? Did the Pistons deserve to win Game 4 against the Knicks? All right here on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Another Monday, another podcast. This time we talk the latest Playstation movie productio, Until Dawn. Plus we discuss the news of the week including the first reactions to Thunderbolts*, non-casting for Star Wars: Starfighter, Sam Jackson returning as Mace Windu, trailers for Weapons and Predator: Badlands and Sinners continues to do big and great…
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Hour 2: The First Take Crew lasers in on the Shedeur Sanders situation and discusses which team could select him if he comes off the board tonight! Plus, a quick look at the NBA Playoff action from last night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim Rose
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Hour 1: The First Take crew is back this Friday to go over Round 1 of the NFL Draft! The guys review the selection of Jaxson Dart of Shedeur Sanders by the New York Giants as well as the overall state of the QB Class heading into Day 2. All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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‘What’s in My Bag?’: Exposing the Hidden Dangers Behind Celebrity Occult Obsession
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39:19In this eye-opening episode of Ex-Psychic Saved, Jenn Nizza is joined by former New Ager and bold young voice for Christ, Jasper Dehghan, to confront the growing glamorization of occult practices in pop culture. Together, they react to celebrity “What’s in My Bag” videos that promote crystals, tarot cards, mandalas, and more — unmasking the spiritu…
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Hour 2: The crew continues to preview the upcoming NFL Draft tonight! Where does Shedeur Sanders land? Do the Jaguars make a move for Ashton Jeanty? So many burning questions up for debate! Plus, Monica McNutt joins the show to talk about the physical style of play between the Rockets and Warriors in their suspenseful series thus far Learn more abo…
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Hour 1: It's Draft Day! Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Spears and Dan Orlovsky tell you everything you need to know ahead of night 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft! Plus, more NBA Playoff Round 1 discussion as the Rockets beat the Warriors to even up the series 1-1 and the Knicks and Pistons gear up for a big Game 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
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Oh my goodness it's Jason Bourne. That's right we're taking a look at all of the movies in the Jason Bourne-universe. Beginning with the Doug Liman directed Matt Damon starring action-espionage thriller The Bourne Identity. Set against a European backgrop and also featuring the likes of Franka Potente, Julia Stiles, Brian Cox, Clive Owen and Chris …
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Hour 2: Snoop Dogg joins the First Take crew as a special guest! He, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Russo to talk more NBA Playoffs! The guys discuss whether we should be concerned about the Celtics after Jayson Tatum was listed as doubtful to play tonight Additionally, the future of Aaron Rodgers becomes a hot topic! Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris Russo return to First Take to break down last night's NBA Action! Should we be down on Minnesota after their tough performance last night or more high on Los Angeles? Plus the guys discuss the increasing rivalry between the Pacers and Bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Imperfect Paradise: Can Oakland point the way for the future of liberal cities
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34:50Journalist Alexis Madrigal is obsessed with the port of Oakland. He even has a tattoo of a shipping container! In his new book, The Pacific Circuit, he makes the case that Oakland is where the real-world impacts of globalization are felt, and serves as a warning for other port communities. He documents the impact that the tech/logistics industry ha…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe preview Game 2 of the Pacers-Bucks series and the return of Damian Lillard in what could be a must win game for Milwaukee. Additionally, the guys ask if Cade Cunningham is the best player in the Knicks-Pistons series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Hour 1: First Take is back with more NBA Playoff Talk! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Marcus Morris discuss the Pistons big Game 2 win over the Knicks to tie the series 1-1. Plus, do the Lakers need to win Game 2 against Minnesota tonight to stay in the series? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Carlos Boozer continue to talk NBA Playoffs! The crew discusses if the Bucks can rebound after a Game 1 loss. Additionally, the guys go in depth with the Pistons-Knicks series and debate if Detroit should be encouraged despite losing the lead in the 4th Quarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
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Hour 1: The First Take Crew is back with another Monday Episode! Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Carlos Boozer discuss the Warriors Game 1 win against the Rockets. Plus, a discussion of the destination of Shedeur Sanders ahead of the Thursday's NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Chapter 1 - The Departure of Boromir He turned from the North back again to North, and saw nothing save the distant hills, unless it were that far away he could see again a great bird like an eagle high in the air, descending slowly in wide circles down towards the earth. Q1 - What, if any, symbolism is there with the Eagles? Q2 - Why does Aragorn …
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571 Sinners & Star Wars Celebration 2025
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1:42:54MOVIES ARE GOOD EVERYONE. At least that's what everyone is saying this week with the release of Ryan Coogler's latest movie, Sinners. We review that plus all the big news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 and trailers galore with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 28 Years Later, Him and a featurette on Ja…
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Runes, Rituals & the Devil’s Playground: The Hidden Dangers of 'Innocent' Games
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36:46What do ancient Viking symbols, a popular childhood video game, and modern witchcraft have in common? More than you think. In this eye-opening episode of Ex Psychic Saved, Jenn Nizza sits down with Ashleigh to uncover the truth about runes—what they are, how they're used in the occult, and why they’re far from harmless alphabet tiles. Ashleigh shar…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Danny Green are back on set to talk NBA Playoffs! The Guys talk about all 4 first round matchups taking place tomorrow including the Magic V Celtics and Knicks V Pistons series! Plus, WWE Royal Rumble winner Jeu Uso joins the show to talk how he's keeping himself grounded following the big victory Learn more about your ad …
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Mike Tannenbaum and Jason McCourty return to First Take for an action packed Friday! The crew discusses if the interest between Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will ever come to fruition, the most important star in the Lakers Timberwolves series, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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By popular demand we've been forced into covering Uncharted 2021, an adaptation of some of the Naughty Dog video game series. Not the good one (The Last Of Us on HBO) but Uncharted 2021, a movie that mostly covers some of the ground seen in parts 3 and 4. With Tom Holland taking on the role as a young Nathan Drake and Mark Whalberg playing that muc…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg and Brian Windhorst are back with another hour of First Take to debate who will dominate their Round 1 series more between LeBron James and Stephen Curry Also, the guys review the press conference from Giants GM Joe Schoen and his statement saying it is 'not mandatory' for the Giants to draft a quarterback …
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Peter Rosenberg and Brian Windhorst are back on First Take to recap Dallas' dominating win over the Kings to move on to a matchup Friday with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 8th Seed in the West! Plus, the crew dives into who is the star of the upcoming series between the Lakers and Timberwolves and also previews next week's…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo and Brian Windhorst begin to talk about the Warriors and Rockets Round 1 series beginning on Sunday and if Golden State should be considered a 'clear favorite.' Plus, the crew talks about if the Giants should be expected to take a quarterback in the early rounds of the NFL draft! Learn more about your…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo are back on First Take to recap the Warriors' thrilling Play-In victory over the Memphis Grizzlies! Additionally, the guys talk about potential playoff runs for both the Lakers and Clippers and continue to preview the upcoming NFL Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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Imperfect Paradise: The fallout over LAFD funding: Bass vs. Crowley
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36:13Amid the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires that killed more than two dozen people, a political conflict came sharply into focus surrounding the funding of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Finger-pointing as to who was to blame included former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and LA Mayor Karen Bass. The two women would be lambasted for thei…
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Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, Ryan Clark, Chiney Ogwumike, Peter Schrager and Marcus Morris talk about where the Bucks should pivot if they are once again a victim of an early playoff exit. Additionally, with the NFL Draft upcoming the guys discuss the best possible destination for Shedeur Sanders as well as the talent level of potential top pick Travi…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Marcus Morris return to this Tuesday edition of First Take to discuss tonight's crucial Play-In battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors! Plus, the crew discusses if the upcoming NFL draft can propel the Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs as well as if Kevin Durant is to blame for the …
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Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe discuss if the Knicks should be worried about their chances to make their longest playoff run in over two decades! Plus, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to preview Paige Bueckers' signing a 3-Year deal with 'Unrivaled' and to talk about the upcoming WNBA draft. Peter Schrager al…
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On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris and Shannon Sharpe discuss the if yesterday's loss to the Clippers cost the Warriors a chance at a deep playoff run. Additionally, the crew discusses who will shine in the upcoming Lakers V Timberwolves series and the outlook of the upcoming battle between the Bucks and Pacers Plus, …
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If everyone could just ignore the dystopian hellscape we're all plunging into for just one second because it's time to for Black Mirror Season 7. It's also time for the news of the week which includes a potential Star Wars horror project, tariffs and US movie releases in China, A Minecraft Movie controversy, some potentially troubling news for The …
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On another episode of First Take, Courtney Cronin, Kendrick Perkins and David Dennis Jr. debate which west team is most dangerous heading into playoffs? The crew discusses whether or not the Knicks should be worried about a 1st-round exit. Damien Woody and Kevin Clark debate what Cam Ward's ceiling in the NFL will be. Daniel Cormier joins the show …
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On another episode of First Take, Courtney Cronin, David Dennis Jr, and Kendrick Perkins debate which teams needs to get the No.6 seed the most? The crew also discusses who is the biggest star heading into playoffs. Walter Clayton Jr. joins the show after his National Championship win. Damien Woody and Kevin Clark join the show to debate if the Ste…
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From Tarot to Truth: One Man’s Escape From the Psychic World
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59:45In this powerful episode, we hear the incredible testimony of Sanjay Prakash, a former tarot reader who found himself entangled in the world of psychic readings, spiritual deception, and the allure of the supernatural. As he climbed deeper into the practice, he began to experience a growing darkness—until a divine encounter changed everything. Sanj…
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Wing Commander is a bad movie that came out in 1999. Sure it's based on a much beloved computer game series (that features the likes of Mark Hamill) and stars both Freddie Prinze Jr and Matthew Lillard. Plus it was directed by Chris Roberts who not only created the original series but also the upcoming Star Citizen video game which is going to chan…
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