Best Great Rift Podcasts (2026)

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From the Vault - Endometriosis: Menstrual Backwash (Ep 88) 2:11:35

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This episode originally aired on January 11th, 2022. Chances are you know someone with endometriosis, or perhaps you’re affected yourself. But despite its incredibly high prevalence, endo remains almost criminally understudied, undertreated, and underacknowledged. In this episode, we aim to shed light on many aspects of endometriosis, first by exam…

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Full Spectrum Dominance Xmas Special 1:10:16

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Abby and Robbie Martin wrap 2025 on the latest Epstein release, Trump's insane war on Venezuela and the Right Wing's Full Spectrum Dominance.SUPPORT // patreon.com/mediarootsradioBy Abby & Robbie Martin

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How Do You Know If Your Partner is Relationship Worthy? Signs and Dealbreakers 16:17

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the crucial question: How do you know if you’re with the right partner? This episode includes guest speaker LaShawn McCrary, Conscious Relationship Coach/Energy Healer & Intuitive/Author. Join us as we explore key signs that indicate a healthy and fulfilling relationship, along with dealb…

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No End in Sight? The Russo-Ukrainian War at the End of 2025 41:03

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As the year comes to a close, Dara Massicot and Mike Kofman talk with Ryan about the state of play from diplomacy to the battlefield.

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From the Vault - Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2 (Ep 89) 1:30:51

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This episode originally aired on January 25th, 2022. In light of the recent changes by RFK jr’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to eliminate the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine in the US, a decision which will result in preventable infections and deaths in this country every year, it seems timely to remind everyo…

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Understanding the MAGA rift 33:52

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Recently we have seen cracks forming within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. We are seeing Republican members of Congress push back on issues, like the Epstein files or President Trump’s approach to Ukraine, in the most significant way since he took office in January. What is causing these rifts within the MAGA movement? Is MAGA whatev…

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The First Royal Marine to Become First Sea Lord 34:34

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Gen. Sir Gwyn Jenkins visited Washington a few weeks ago and was kind enough to invite Ryan to the British Embassy for a nice chat about the U.S.-U.K. alliance, the threat landscape, his vision for delivering seapower, learning from Ukraine, acquisition reform, the future of the Royal Navy — which currently faces serious challenges but also key opp…

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Coolest Alive Christmas Special: Rebuilding the Monoculture 2:24:48

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In this special Christmas gift episode of Coolest Alive, I invite you all into my world like we’re brand-new best friends kicking it on the couch. I’m spilling everything: all my phantoms, obsessions, favorite movies, comics, albums, books, games, and hidden gems that have shaped who I am. This isn’t just a list; it’s me handing you the keys to my …

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RPGs: RIFTS Role-Playing Game (FUK VG RPGs, PEN & PAPER...is the WAY!) 22:16

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a heartfelt recommendation of Jesse's "favorite pastime": playing pen-and-paper RPGs with his friends & brothers!…

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Gen. Brunson on Holding the Line on the Korean Peninsula 41:59

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Gen. Xavier T. Brunson is a busy man. As the senior U.S. military leader on the Korean Peninsula, he has three jobs, commanding U.N. Command, South Korean-U.S. Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea. What all this boils down to is, if the balloon goes up with North Korea, or another adversary in the region, the forces under his command are e…

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LIVE-ACTION: "Logan's Run" STILL HOLDS UP!! 14:21

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a classic sci-fi recommendation, "Logan's Run". It's still awesome!…

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Forgiving Infidelity: How To Heal, Rebuild Trust and Move Forward 12:53

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we delve into the complex emotions surrounding infidelity and the journey toward forgiveness. Join us as we explore practical strategies for healing, rebuilding trust, and moving forward after betrayal. This episode features Boston based Relationship Coach Rachel K; sharing her insights on navigating the pai…

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COMICS: GIRLS! by the Luna Bros 16:18

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a very serious recommendation for one of Jesse's most favorite series of all time, "GIRLS" by the brilliant Luna …

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ANIMATED: Most Charming Stop-Motion EVER?! Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox" 20:15

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is an enthusiastic recommendation of the hilarious stop-motion animated comedy film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" directed by …

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Ep 196 Health Myths: Fact or fiction? 1:06:16

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Did your grandma ever warn you against going out in the cold with wet hair because “you’ll catch your death”? Or have you ever tossed a few more carrots into your shopping basket in the hope that they’ll improve your vision? There are countless health myths about how to prevent or treat disease, what food will give you superhuman powers or turn you…

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MUSIC: "Let's Rumble!" by Love/Hate (Unsung Megadeth-esk Metal!) 24:01

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a rousing recommendation of the heavy metal album "Let's Rumble" by Love/Hate.…

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Ep.89 Armies of the Soviet Union V3 | Bolt Action Podcast 1:34:24

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Jonny and Michael break down the Armies of the Soviet Union book for Bolt Action V3, covering national rules, standout units, artillery, and vehicles. They highlight strong competitive options, useful niche choices, and weaker traps. The episode offers practical list-building tips, thematic ideas, and event-ready advice for newer and experienced pl…

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Soothing River Bank Melodies - A Tribute to Truphena Muthoni #TruphenaMuthoni #GuinessWorldRecord #TreeHugging 20:20

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Send us a text 72 Hours, One Tree, A Promise to Earth For 72 unwavering hours, Truphena Muthoni held onto a living symbol of hope - an indigenous tree. In a powerful act of endurance and love for nature, the young Kenyan environmentalist embraced a tree - setting a Guinness World Record while amplifying the urgent call for environmental protection,…

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Geraldine Brooks on love, loss and ghost writing for Kamala Harris 28:59

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Geraldine Books is a Pulitzer Prize winning author whose work spans foreign affairs, fiction and politics. Her most recent books bring readers somewhere far more intimate. Memorial Days, released this year, is her deeply affecting meditation on love and loss written as she grieved the loss of her husband. Brooks also takes us behind the scenes of K…

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STAND-UP: My Favorite Comedian EVER, the Charming & Natural Born Comedian Eddie Izzard! 20:21

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a heartfelt recommendation of Jesse's "favorite stand-up" comedian of all-time, Eddie Izzard, and pointing you to…

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Behind the scenes of journalist Gary O'Donoghue's exclusive interview with Trump 16:51

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Gary O’Donoghue is the BBC's North America correspondent who made headlines due to an sudden, exclusive interview with President Trump. He was also in Butler, Pennsylvania, the day that Donald Trump survived the assassination attempt and led global news with his award winning reports from the scene. Gary, who goes by the social media handle @BlindG…

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David Gonski reflects on 20 years as Chancellor of UNSW 19:13

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David Gonski is one of Australia's most respected and connected leaders — known as the "chairman of everything". After 20 years at UNSW as its longest serving Chancellor, David Gonski is stepping down. He led the top university through COVID, funding crises and criticism of the sector's reliance on international students. What are his parting thoug…

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Rifts between Europe and America as intense talks on Ukraine war continue 8:48

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The struggle between the US and the Europeans over the Ukraine war and the security of the continent is at a historic turning point — for the first time since the end of World War II, there are concerns that America is abandoning its NATO allies. European leaders will meet again this weekend to discuss using Russian assets and cash that have been f…

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Navigating Love: The Pros and Cons of Long-Distance Relationships 9:27

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Send us a text Join us on this insightful episode as we explore the ups and downs of long-distance relationships. From communication challenges to unexpected benefits, we delve into techniques known to help you navigate the complexities of love across miles. Tune in for practical tips that shed light on making long-distance love work. Perfect for c…

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LIVE-ACTION: The Bizarre Glory of "SHIN GODZILLA" the 2nd Greatest Godzilla Movie of ALL-TIME! 15:23

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a gnarly genre recommendation of the most bizarre & cool evolution of the "Godzilla" film franchise, the standalo…

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Did Saturday Extra fulfil its promises to you? 4:20

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At the start of this year, we said we would bring you the best commentators, the biggest brains, and people with lived experience on the ground. We promised to help make sense of the world and abide by one of the first rules in journalism — never be boring. So how did we do?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Getting Faster, Stronger, Ready: Sweden's Defense Minister on Reform and Resolve 25:30

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Since joining NATO in 2024, Sweden has taken on a more prominent role in European security. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson joined Ryan in Washington to discuss how Sweden is supporting Ukraine, rebuilding its own military with more resources, and pushing for a faster, more agile defense acquisition system.…

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Ep.88 Jonny, Phil & Charley discuss the English Open | Bolt Action Podcast 34:05

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TOs Jonny & Phil chat with player Charley to review the English Open: table quality, mission variety, and the impact of fog-of-war deployments. They discuss how diverse themed tables changed tactics, the mix of nations played, and memorable themed lists like Inglourious Basterds and SAS entries. The episode also covers awards and winners — best the…

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COMICS: Kevin Smith's DAREDEVIL?! The incredible "Guardian Devil" 19:31

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a very serious recommendation for not just a great place to begin reading Daredevil for the rest of your life, bu…

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How do the Quad countries view Trump’s second term? 35:52

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The United States Studies Centre (USSC) has just released our annual Allies and partners poll. The USSC polled publics in Australia, the United States, Japan and, for the first time this year, India. This means there was polling data to compare public opinion across all four Quad countries. Where do the Quad countries stand on Trump, security and t…

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ANIMATED: Funniest Animated Movie EVER?! Netflix's "STORKS" 15:57

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is an enthusiastic recommendation of the hilarious animated comedy film "STORKS" produced by Netflix.…

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Special Episode: Dr. Homer Venters & Outbreak Behind Bars 55:59

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[Content warning: self-harm, suicide, violence] In this day and age, we are equipped with an abundance of tools and knowledge to fight the spread of disease. Yet what good does that toolkit do if we lack the resources or the will to implement it where it is needed? One area of great need is our correctional facilities, our prisons, jails, immigrati…

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MUSIC: British Spinal Tap?! "BAD NEWS 32:53

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Hosted by Jesse Blaze Snider, "Coolest Alive" brings you FIVE brief NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATIONS every week! With Music on Mondays! Animation on Tuesday! Comic Book Wednesday! Live-Action Thursday! And WildCard Friday! Today's episode is a rousing recommendation of the heavy metal comedy album "Bad News".…

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Episode 40: How the Conflict Shapes the Israeli Classroom 28:04

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In a time of continued war and exhaustion, how are teachers in Israel teaching, and what do they prioritize in their classrooms? In a longitudinal study, scholars Ziva Hassenfeld and Hadar Fisher asked these questions of 41 teachers in Israel, beginning just three weeks after October 7 and continuing with a group of 12 for another two years. In thi…

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JAWS: 13 GREATEST KILLER SHARK MOVIES EVER MADE! (2025) 39:54

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Grab your floaties and a harpoon, because we’re ranking the 13 most badass shark movies ever made. We start with the undisputed king, Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece JAWS, then dive headfirst into the glorious trash and treasure that followed: The Meg, Deep Blue Sea, 47 Meters Down, The Shallows, and a bunch more you forgot existed. We argue over whic…

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Lullabies in the Wind 5:49

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Send us a text When the wind drifts through the trees the birds lean into its sway, letting their voices glide like soft feathers brushed across the day They sing in hushes and half-notes tiny lanterns of sound floating on wandering currents that circle the listening ground Each chirp becomes a cradle-rock each trill a calming sigh woven with the b…

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Overland from England to Adelaide for the Ashes 11:56

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18-year-old Tommy Lamb has been on the road for over 100 days, making his way from Manchester in England through Europe and Asia in the hope of making the start of the third test in Adelaide. He's travelled 16,000 kilometres without taking a plane, relying on trains, buses, boats, motorbikes and hitch-hiking. Along the way he lost and found his pas…

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Australia's biggest social experiment: a ban on social media for under-16s 11:22

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Next week, Australia will become the first country in the world to ban social media accounts for users under 16, a rare bipartisan move, with both sides of government backing the legislation in an effort to curb the harmful impacts of social media on young people. Under the new rules, children under 16 will be barred from creating or maintaining ac…

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Tiger TEETH: "Burning Bright" the PG-13 Killer Tiger Movie to Watch w/ Your Kids! 15:38

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It's TEETH WEEK on COOLEST ALIVE with 6 days of gruesome killer animal offerings wholeheartedly recommended to you by the Coolest Man Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider. Today's creature feature is a simple but great instant classic, "Burning Bright," featuring a girl trapped in a house during a hurricane, protecting her highly autistic brother and herself …

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn "there is so much good in this country." 30:37

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Sam Mostyn took up the role of being the Governor-General in Australia in July last year, and she’s only the second woman to perform the role. Nick Bryant caught up with the Governor-General at her official Sydney residence, Admiralty House, to discuss her role at a time of polarisation, the importance of service, accusations that she is "woke" and…

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Mass prisoner release in Myanmar ahead of sham elections this month 8:13

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Myanmar's late-December elections are unfolding in what UN rights officials describe as an atmosphere of fear, violence. Ahead of that poll, which has been widely dismissed as an attempt by the military junta to obtain legitimacy, the country has released and dropped charges against more than 8-thousand people, many of them political detainees. But…

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Military build-up off Venezuela as US security strategy pledges "lethal force to defeat drugs cartels" 9:02

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The Trump administration has released an updated National Security Strategy, which warned, among other things, that Europe faced what it called "the stark prospect of civilisational erasure." The new strategy document also pledged to use "lethal force to defeat drugs cartels" which it said would replace the failed law enforcement-only strategy of t…

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Healing the Heart: How Past Relationships Shape New Beginnings 10:44

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Love Dynamics Podcast we delve into the complex ways past relationship experiences can influence our current romantic endeavors. Join me as I explore how unresolved issues, emotional baggage, and learned behaviors from previous partnerships can subtly shape our expectations, communication styles, and att…

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Lion TEETH: "Prey" (2007's LION-ATTACK TV-Movie, Not the Recent Predator Spin-Off) 14:53

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It's TEETH WEEK on COOLEST ALIVE with 6 days of gruesome killer animal offerings wholeheartedly recommended to you by the Coolest Man Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider. Today's creature feature is the excellent Lion-Attack film, "Prey", because apparently a lot of films have been called that. This one feels "real", has a great cast, and genuinely made me c…

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Happy Holidays From Late Stage Capitalist Hellscape Pt 2: Trump's War on Venezuela [PREVIEW] 16:43

21d ago16:43

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Subscribe to Media Roots Radio at patreon.com/mediarootsradio to hear this episode in full.By Abby & Robbie Martin

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Croc TEETH: A Crocodile-Slasher Movie Masterpiece?! "BLACK WATER" (So Good!!) 15:17

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It's TEETH WEEK on COOLEST ALIVE with 6 days of gruesome killer animal offerings wholeheartedly recommended to you by the Coolest Man Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider. Today's creature feature is the "Jaws" of crocodile movies, "BLACK WATER" featuring a barely seen croc that only makes him scarier & based loosely on a true story.…