Best Max Chan Podcasts (2026)

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Avnet CIO Max Chan details AI-driven supply chain transformation strategy 19:53

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At the CIO100 Symposium, Avnet CIO Max Chan talked with host Lucas Mearian about how AI underpins sales enablement, engineering design, inventory forecasting, and global supply chain orchestration at Avnet. He also discussed ROI through business outcomes, modernizing legacy systems with greenfield architectures, governance challenges, workforce ups…

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Five Burning Questions About Awards Season, and Our Golden Globes Predictions. Plus: The Ingenious ‘No Other Choice,’ with Park Chan-wook! 2:15:19

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In anticipation of the Golden Globes, Sean and Amanda start the show by answering five burning questions about this awards season (1:05) before sharing their personal predictions for the Golden Globes (26:56). Then, they discuss Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’, a clever and class-conscious black comedy, which they both absolutely loved (1:11:07)…

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Episode 158: Jackie Chan Adventures Pt. 1 w/ Ricky Paciorek 1:06:57

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The 26 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 2:22:45

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Sean and Amanda kick off the New Year by counting down their 26 most anticipated movies of 2026. But before diving in, they do a major run-through of all the things they missed over the holiday break, including a recap of their time off (0:38), box office totals (12:05), and awards (20:36). Then, they dive into their list (46:39). Hosts: Sean Fenne…

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

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

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Episode 157: Tropical CTE Pt. 1 w/ Ryan Foster 1:05:33

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For Part 2 https://www.patreon.com/TheEndPod Pick up SOLOMON! The new pandemic era comedy/horror book out by Shaner! BOOK AND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW http://p9p0bf-vc.myshopify.com Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/shanercobbedy/ https://www.instagram.com/theendcast/ https://www.instagram.com/goodboy_comedy/ https://…

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

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

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The Drain's🕳️ unimpeachable 2026 Hot or Not rundown 2:10:00

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We've hit a pretty big milestone in listeners as 2025 comes to and end, so we're coming to you with a Long Boy. Palma and Kempa are joined by a mysterious, handsome, young guest-host to discuss what's in and what isn't in the year to come. Is this the year of the billionaire's tax in California? Will Antichrist Peter Thiel finally reveal himself af…

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

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

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Episode 156: Twink Maxing Pt. 1 w/ Ben Staab 1:09:20

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For Part 2 https://www.patreon.com/TheEndPod Pick up SOLOMON! The new pandemic era comedy/horror book out by Shaner! BOOK AND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW http://p9p0bf-vc.myshopify.com Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/shanercobbedy/ https://www.instagram.com/theendcast/ https://www.instagram.com/goodboy_comedy/ https://…

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

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

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San Francisco's drone wars 59:40

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Welcome to your holiday episode of The Drone--er, Drain. We've got plenty for you to enjoy as you hide from your family this holiday, starting with drone wars in San Francisco! The Bay Area's strongest lefty on the SF Board of Supervisors, Jackie Fielder, is coming out strong for workers in her city. And the billionaires can't stand it. Fielder has…

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

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

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Preview Wall Street shorts AI, and the murder-suicide case targeting OpenAI 5:05

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**This is a preview of our premium weekend show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** Merry Christmas, to all who celebrate. For this week's Plug we're looking at a couple of issues facing AI behemoths as the year comes to a close: First, we touch on a potential new iteration of The Big Short, wherein Wall Street i…

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

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

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

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

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The California GOP's death rattle 59:00

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Hello. Today we're discussing a phenomenal piece in Politico written by Jeremy White, exploring the "Massacred" California Republican Party (free link) as they wrestle with the fallout of Proposition 50, which has hatcheted their representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. GOP members of Congress are now forced to run against one another, …

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Episode 155: Rec League Champs Pt. 1 w/Jon Lalu 1:12:28

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The 2022 Movie Draft 1:28:02

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

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Rebuilding Enterprise IT for the AI Epoch with Former Avanade CIO Ronald White 27:36

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On the 60th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) speak to Ronald White, the former CIO of Avanade. Ronald brings deep experience leading global enterprise IT at Avanade and shares actionable lessons from orchestrating large‑scale AI adoption across business fu…

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

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

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Preview Cooking the books in CA homeless counts 5:05

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**This is a preview of our premium Saturday show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** What happens when California politicians place their careers ahead of fighting the homelessness crisis? They leave millions on the table that could have served their unhoused constituents. Today we're discussing Sacramento Bee co…

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

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

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Episode 154: Back to Broadband Pt. 1 w/ Shana Harton 1:05:59

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For Part 2 https://www.patreon.com/TheEndPod Pick up SOLOMON! The new pandemic era comedy/horror book out by Shaner! BOOK AND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW http://p9p0bf-vc.myshopify.com Support the show & get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care with HIMS @ http://hims.com/THEEND Follow us on social media https://www.inst…

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#352: Jason Liebig – Candy Historian, Collecting Candy 57:26

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Jason Liebig, the Candy Historian and TV Consultant & Storyteller, joins the show to share his journey from DC Comics & Marvel Comics to becoming the leading expert on candy, snacks, and nostalgia for shows like Stranger Things and Mad Men. Hear how to get good at collecting things, the top candy entrepreneurship stories, which candies are related …

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

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

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CIO Shares Strategy for Merging Systems and Scaling AI 19:26

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In this episode of CIO Leadership Live, All States Ag Parts (Parts ASAP) CIO John Fraser sits down with host Lucas Mearian at the CIO 100 event to talk about how his company unified technology after merging 23 businesses -- balancing culture, transparency, and best-in-breed platforms. Fraser details practical AI adoption—pricing, product data enhan…

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The Murdoch family's power grab in the city of Little Angels 1:05:29

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Hold onto your laptops, California, because the New York Post is opening a tabloid in Los Angeles. And we couldn't be more excited. Yes, next year the Murdoch family is launching its coup attempt against the Golden State's liberal hegemony with a new print publication, the California Post. It looks like the state's freshest rightwing rag will be on…

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

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

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The Top Five Movies of 2025 2:10:53

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

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#351: Fran Maier – BabyQuip, Match.com 43:01

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Fran Maier, the Founder & CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, joins the show to share her journey from starting the 1st online dating site to creating the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families. Hear how to keep your business simple, how to build a business powered by moms, how BabyQuip started partnering with Vrbo, how to defi…

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Episode 153: Ham Ball Pt. 1 w/ Kyle Regan 1:12:12

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Holy HELL! We get set up and slammed down with a buggy buster as Kyle Reagan crashes onto the couch. We harp on the crash of the stock market, Miss Jamaica falling off a stage and ruining her career, what it's like when dogs dream, the proper way to pay hookers and who's the first person you see in heaven. DONT MISS IT! For Part 2 https://www.patre…

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UNLOCKED - Backpage, the fall of alt weeklies, and how Kamala Harris caused a suicide 1:04:38

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Hello! Kempa here. Max and I are taking this week off, so we wanted to share one of our favorite early premium episodes that you might have missed. If you enjoy this one, there's plenty more where it came from--subscribe at patreon.com/thedrain. Here we go: Today Kempa is sharing the story of the misguided vendetta by former Vice President Kamala H…

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

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

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Preview Timeshare grifter Cloobeck backs Swalwell for governor; Maviglio's legal defense fundraiser; Progressive Connie Chan joins race for Pelosi's seat 5:05

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**This is a preview of our premium Saturday show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** Hey folks! We've got some spicy updates on a few stories we've been following the last few weeks: Remember that weirdo multimillionaire, Stephen Cloobeck, running to be California's next Democratic governor? Well, he's dropped ou…

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The Robert Redford Hall of Fame 2:33:35

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

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Episode 152: Growin Pains Pt. 1 w/ Mike Cannon 42:53

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For Part 2 https://www.patreon.com/TheEndPod Pick up SOLOMON! The new pandemic era comedy/horror book out by Shaner! BOOK AND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW http://p9p0bf-vc.myshopify.com Support the show & get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care with HIMS @ http://hims.com/THEEND Follow us on social media https://www.inst…

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Lady Bird Boys, with Peter Lucas 1:12:26

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Today we're joined by our friend Peter Lucas, a Brooklyn-based journalist, avid Sacramento enthusiast, and former staffer for Zohran Mamdani's successful 2020 run for the New York state assembly--long before NYC's mayor-elect became a household name. We discuss Mamdani's surreal visit to the White House--where he positively charmed the pants off Pr…

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

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

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#350: Emma Weinberg – Buttah 48:29

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Emma Weinberg, the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her cousin's husband, Max Branstetter. Hear how she met her husband Ben from across the pond, her manufacturing trips to Turkey, how she successfully teased Buttah's first drop, th…

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Preview Berkeley boots Turning Point USA 5:03

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**This is a preview of our premium Saturday show, The Plug. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/thedrain.** Hello, Plug brothers and Drain maybes. Today we're discussing Turning Point USA's final stop on their American Comeback Tour, and the Berkeley students who made it clear that TPUSA is not welcome on California campuses. The late …

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

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

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

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

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Episode 151: Friendly Ghosts Pt. 1 w/ Chip Chantry 1:04:56

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For Part 2 https://www.patreon.com/TheEndPod Pick up SOLOMON! The new pandemic era comedy/horror book out by Shaner! http://p9p0bf-vc.myshopify.com Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SQUIRTALERT and use code SQUIRTALERT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/shanercobbedy…

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Federal charges against Newsom and Becerra's former chiefs of staff, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie's animal house bungle 1:01:43

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Today we're starting with a quick hit on U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's (D-CA) inexorable run for the California governor's office, and how he'll work to flank Katie Porter from the right. What else do you need to know about Swalwell? Well, he farts on national TV. He also made a name for himself alongside #Resist libs like now-senator Adam Schiff durin…

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

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

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CIO Pavan Pidugu Drives AI-Powered Transportation Transformation 23:12

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At the CIO100 Symposium, Department of Transportation CIO Pavan Pidugu discusses modernizing the DOT through AI and digital transformation. From combating fraud to improving safety and efficiency, Pidugu details how data-driven innovation and cultural change have reshaped federal technology, earning the agency three consecutive CIO100 Awards for ex…