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Movie Memory Machine

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Movie Memory Machine is your guide to the forgotten films of the ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, and beyond. Every week, our rogue time machine drops us into a different year to revisit wide-release movies that history left behind—cult favorites, forgotten flops, and everything in between. Along the way, we uncover behind-the-scenes trivia, oddball production choices, and the cultural baggage these movies left behind. Then we decide: does this movie deserve to return to modern memory—or stay lost in time?
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Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo, the daily podcast where we break down one of literature’s greatest adventures, bite by bite. For the next four years—yes, you heard that right—host Landen Celano will be reading a passage from Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo every single day. Each episode offers a short escape into this timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, paired with Landen’s reflections, insights, and occasional forays into 19th-century oddities. Never rea ...
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Love the 90s sitcom Home Improvement? Dive deep into the nostalgic world of Tim ‘The Tool Man’ Taylor with Grunt Work, the ultimate Home Improvement podcast. We break down every episode, exploring behind-the-scenes secrets, character arcs, and hilarious moments from TV’s favorite handyman. Whether you’re revisiting the show or discovering it for the first time, Grunt Work is your go-to companion for trivia, laughs, and a deeper appreciation of the beloved series.
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Human-First AI

Claire Bouvier

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Ever feel like you’re: Juggling three calendars at once—work deadlines, soccer practice, the plumber’s visit—while wondering which plate will drop first? Trying to remember Grandma’s meds (and refill dates, and doctor’s appointments) because missing one pill simply isn’t an option? Paralyzed by “simple” household choices—like choosing a paint color or tonight’s dinner—because your mental bandwidth is already maxed out? You’re not scattered. You’re saturated. Human-First AI is your practical ...
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The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is on a mission to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business’ cash flow by bringing on relatable guests who share real stories of financial wins and losses from their journeys in the building industry. Produced by the team at Adaptive, this podcast is here to help builders build smarter—one budget, one story and one beer at a time.
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Dungeons & Grunts

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Business Inquiries: [email protected] Welcome to the chaotic world of our Dungeons and Dragons podcast! Here you will meet a group of unlikely adventurers brought together by fate, or perhaps by sheer misfortune. Among them is an Army grunt who can't seem to control his potty mouth, a Marine struggling to choose between dark purple and tropical blue crayons for his next snack, a Navy sailor with a certain affinity for...well, let's just say he likes things long and hard, and an Air ...
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The Iron and Infrastructure podcast, hosted by Jacob Emery. Each episode is a dive deep into the world where blue-collar work, weightlifting, and personal development intersect. In each episode, we discuss the connection between the physical strength built through labor and lifting, and the mental and emotional growth that comes with it. Whether you're a seasoned worker, a fitness enthusiast, or simply curious about the transformative power of these elements in everyday life, this podcast is ...
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Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
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Brady Fenn shares how Fenn Rogers went from “tearing up floors” to a trusted luxury custom home builder in the Phoenix area by partnering with the right designers/architects and bidding to the actual spec, not the plan assumptions. He shares hard-won lessons on fixing budget misses, building a dependable subs bench, and using clear expectations and…
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When I look back at my journey, it all started with the most humbling work you could imagine—cleaning drains, moving oil pans, and screwing up my first oil change at 16 years old. I never thought those moments would shape the foundation of who I am today. In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story of how I went from a clueless kid in the sh…
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Among the smugglers of La Jeune Amélie, Edmond keeps his secret, offering only fragments of truth and convincing lies. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 22, he arrives at Leghorn and faces a more personal trial: seeing his own face for the first time in fourteen years. At a barber’s shop, his beard and hair are shorn away, revealing how much he…
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Aboard the Genoese tartan La Jeune Amélie, Dantès quickly grasps the nature of his new companions. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 22, the captain proves fluent in the many tongues of the Mediterranean, making clear that Dantès has joined a crew of smugglers. At first suspicious, the captain relaxes when Edmond’s seamanship impresses the men …
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Noelvi Marte saving the Reds’ postseason hopes, the Mets’ upside-down pitching, the Padres and Red Sox bullpen advantages, the Phillies, and the coming ABS System. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom returns with tales from his travels, after exploring the baseball culture in Japan. Plus, the q…
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In this episode, I dive into the old-school idea of the “company man” and why that narrative is outdated. To me, it’s not about blind loyalty to a company—it’s about becoming a family man, a provider, and someone who takes pride in doing things the right way. I break down how real leadership comes from effort, standards, and doing what others won’t…
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The Machine delivers a vampire movie that doesn’t suck… it punches. In this Mini-Transmission, Truman and Landen unpack Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant with confusion, frustration, and a deep dive into a freak show that left them feeling personally attacked. What You’ll Hear: Is Darren Shan fanfiction or middle school fiction? The untapped…
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A cannon shot from the Château d’If signals the alarm of escape, but Dantès hides his composure behind a drink of rum. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he learns it is February 28, 1829 — exactly fourteen years to the day since his arrest. At thirty-three, with youth behind him and vengeance before him, Edmond silently renews his oath agai…
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Given the helm, Dantès proves his seamanship by guiding the tartan safely past the Island of Rion exactly as he predicted. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, his skill wins the respect of the crew and the cautious approval of the captain. Jacopo, the sailor who saved his life, offers him clothes, sealing Edmond’s place among them — at least …
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Buster and David Schoenfield discuss the Mets fighting for their playoff lives, whether the Tigers’ collapse or the Guardians’ comeback is more impressive, who wins the AL East, and where Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Bo Bichette’s injuries stand. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his new book “Got Your Legends,” whether he was allowed to speak …
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>Join Jocko Underground< Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins about the realities of leadership in war, ministry, law, Congress, and now the VA. Collins shares hard lessons from funerals and eulogies, where grief and writing become tools for healing. He reflects on the brutality of “full-contact politics,” bipartisan wins that mattered, and t…
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Revived with rum and rough care, Dantès spins a quick tale to explain his presence at sea. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he claims to be a Maltese sailor wrecked in the storm, swearing he clung to the rocks until spotting the tartan. The crew listens with skepticism, while Edmond offers his skills as a seaman in hopes of being allowed t…
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At the limits of his strength, Dantès struggles against the waves until he faints — only to awaken on the deck of the Genoese tartan. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, the sailors revive him with rum and rough care, while the vessel sails swiftly away from the looming silhouette of the Château d’If. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the begi…
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David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss Mariners seeming like the team to beat in the American League, Karl’s conversation Cal Raleigh, the continued push and pull of the AL MVP race, the Guardians forcing their way back into the playoff picture, the Tigers blowing it and why Clayton Kershaw should be a unanimous first-ballot Hall…
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>Join Jocko Underground< How to honor your commitment when it gets hard. Physical confrontations and how to handle them. Doing well in life on paper, but deeply unhappy--What to do. How to handle a toxic romantic relationship. Developing Jiu Jitsu techniques to deal with good wrestlers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/…
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In this episode, I sit down with Levi Lamp, Safety & Compliance Manager at R&R Pipeline and someone who has been a driving force in shaping our culture. From starting at the bottom to leading us to three national safety awards in four years, Levi shares how technology, communication, and leadership have transformed his career—and how loyalty and pe…
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Spotting wreckage from the storm, Dantès seizes a red sailor’s cap and a floating timber to disguise himself as a shipwrecked survivor. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he strikes out across the course of a Genoese tartan, signaling desperately until at last his cries and gestures are seen. The vessel turns toward him, and a boat is lowere…
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At dawn, Dantès beholds the sea, the fortress, and freedom with new eyes. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he foresees the danger once his escape is discovered — soldiers, cannon fire, and pursuit by sea and land. Cold and starving, he prays for mercy, then spies a Genoese tartan skimming the waves. If he can summon the courage and a convi…
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Sheltering beneath an overhanging rock, Dantès endures the full fury of the tempest. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he quenches his thirst with rainwater, then witnesses a fishing-boat wrecked in the storm — its sailors’ cries carried to him before vanishing into darkness. By dawn, the sea calms, the sky clears, and Edmond sees the first…
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Buster discuss keeping guys in “check,” team culture, not playing passively and the state of his team heading into October. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs’ first trip to the postseason since 2020, Kyle Tucker’s injury, if Anthony Rizzo should get a statue outside Wrigley Field, the Brewers checking their egos…
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It’s been two years of The Iron & Infrastructure Podcast—two years of consistency, failure, growth, and unexpected wins. When I started, I had no clue what I was doing. I wasn’t a great speaker, didn’t know audio or video, and honestly had no idea if anyone would listen. But I showed up anyway. In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 biggest lessons po…
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Released at the height of Twilight fever, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant (2009) tried to launch the next big YA franchise — and fell flat on its face. We’re going back to the circus to ask why this fantasy oddity vanished into the shadows. Based on Darren Shan’s bestselling YA novels, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant (2009) follow…
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Exhausted and close to despair, Dantès finally strikes land. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he drags himself onto the grotesque rocks of Tiboulen and collapses in gratitude, falling into deep sleep despite the storm. Awakened by thunder, he resolves to swim onward to the nearby island of Lemaire when the sea calms — seeking safety and co…
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Guided by the distant light of Planier, Dantès strikes out for the Island of Tiboulen. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, memories of Faria’s warnings push him onward as fear drives him faster through the violent sea. For an hour he swims with all his strength, the château fading into darkness behind him, until exhaustion sets in and doubt c…
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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Cal Raleigh's pure strength, Aaron Judge dragging the Yankees back from the abyss, whether the Brewers or Phillies will clinch the No. 1 see in the National League, the Dodgers' disintegrating bullpen, the surging Guardians, the Red Sox missing Roman Anthony and the Blue Jays unleashing Trey Yesavage. Then, Hembo sto…
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>Join Jocko Underground< Clay Martin, former Green Beret and author, shares his journey from brutal combat in Iraq to the battles of life after war. He reveals how writing saved him, how visions of an ancestral spirit reshaped his path, and why Barbarian Spirit is a call to purpose and survival for veterans today. Support this podcast at — https://…
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Cast into the sea with a thirty-six-pound shot tied to his feet, Dantès slashes open the sack, cuts himself free, and rises to the surface. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 21, he dives again to evade detection, the torchlight of the Château d’If receding behind him as he fixes his course toward the uninhabited islands of Tiboulen or Lemaire —…
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Victor Rybak shares how he moved from “bags-on” to building systems that protect profit—covering fixed price vs cost-plus, change orders, retainers, and allowances that don’t burn you. He also breaks down the House Pro workflow for bids, selections, invoicing, and job-cost clarity so builders stop giving away work and start pricing like a real busi…
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Carried through the night to the sound of crashing waves, Dantès begins to grasp the terrible truth. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, the grave-diggers swing the sack three times and hurl him into the icy sea — a thirty-six-pound shot tied to his feet — for the Château d’If’s final burial place is the ocean itself. ⸻ New to the journey? St…
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Buster, Eduardo Perez, and David Cone hop in the clown car to break down Yankees at Red Sox and examine how the Mets missing the playoffs could be the most epic collapse in baseball history. The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs. Then Trevor Story explains what the pennant chase is like to Karl Ravech. Plus Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 …
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>Join Jocko Underground< Leading at Home Without Anger (How to earn respect, guide your kids, and avoid becoming a tyrant parent.) When a Neighbor Crosses the Line (Handling heartless comments after the Charlie Kirk tragedy while keeping peace next door.) Finding Peace After a Father’s Failings (Moving forward when your dad wasn’t the hero you need…
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This is a special episode of The Iron and Infrastructure Podcast—but the story started on Dan Sullivan’s Multiplier Mindset podcast. I had the honor of sitting down with Dan to share my journey from a troubled past to building R&R Pipeline, starting new businesses, and unlocking my own greatness. I open up about the darkest parts of my life, the tu…
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A dystopian hotel, a crime gone wrong, and one very dumb movie with a basketball death match. This week, the Machine delivers five thematically entangled transmissions for Hotel Artemis — from siege thrillers to pop culture-saturated criminals. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR Five thematically related films that echo Hotel Artemis’ dystopian setting, crime-laden …
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Carried out into the cold mistral night, Dantès resists the urge to act too soon. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, the grave-diggers pause, search for an object, and return with a heavy metallic weight — tying it tightly to his feet before lifting the bier again and moving on. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://count…
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Dantès endures hours of tension before hearing the footsteps of the grave-diggers outside his cell. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, he lies still as they lift the sack containing him, exchanging casual remarks about the weight and the knot they’ll tie later — a detail that sets Edmond’s mind racing with questions. ⸻ New to the journey? St…
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Sealed inside the burial sack, Dantès considers every possible outcome: discovery before leaving the cell, escape during transport, or clawing his way out of a fresh grave. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, Edmond prepares to act at the first sign of danger — even if it means using his knife — knowing that a single misstep could mean either…
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Alden and Buster Olney discuss all of the playoff races and how the Dodgers seem bored. Then, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to talk about his new book Cinephile, why Paul Giamatti doesn’t talk about his father Bart Giamatti, actors that are huge baseball fans, and his top three baseball movies. Later, Todd Radom stops by to share the Ballpark &…
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In near-future Los Angeles, the Hotel Artemis treats wounded criminals — but our hosts are more concerned with countdown etiquette, 3D-printed weapons, and where Jeff Goldblum keeps his tiny hand bomb. What you'll hear: Heist etiquette, countdown anxiety, and why masks should stay on — even in your sleep Sci-fi tech that makes no ergonomic sense (l…
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Refusing to die after so many years of suffering, Dantès conceives a desperate plan: since only the dead leave the dungeon, he will take the place of the dead. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, Edmond moves Faria’s body to his own cell, disguises it as himself, and climbs into the abbé’s burial sack — sewing it shut from the inside. ⸻ New t…
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Faria lies in his final winding-sheet, a canvas sack on the bed where he once spoke and dreamed with Dantès. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 20, Edmond is left utterly alone, the urge for suicide flickering briefly before grief gives way to a renewed hunger for life and liberty. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countd…
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Jeff Passan and Buster Olney discuss the Giants sneaking back into the NL Wild Card race, Kyle Schwarber hitting another home run, where the Nationals could land for manager and GM, and if a first round playoff exit would force a manger change for the Phillies. Next, Buster chats with Juan Soto and J.T. Realmuto about their back-and-forth at the pl…
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>Join Jocko Underground< 00:00 – Intro Symbolism and sacrifice behind the 228th Brigade Combat Team memorial. 00:12 – Early Life & Coast Guard Knight’s unconventional path into military service and lessons in structure. 00:25 – Joining the Guard Transition from law enforcement to Army Guard officer and active duty. 00:55 – Ramadi Deployment Prepari…
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