Best Popcorn Machine Podcasts (2026)

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'Fallout' Season 2, Episodes 2&3: Side Quests & Civil Wars 1:09:31

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Bankole, Pete and Emmanuel are back patrolling the Mojave Desert and trying to make sense of this whole Roman aesthetic. After an absence in the premiere, they settle in to discuss Maximus' growth in the Brotherhood, the effectiveness of the Shady Sands flashback and where he stands at the end of the third episode. They also touch on Coop's moral q…

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January is PACKED. Here's Your TV Guide. 36:01

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For some reason, the TV powers that be have decided to start off 2026 with an incredible bang. Fresh from their holiday cheer, Bankole and Ebube convened to keep you all informed ahead of what is going to be a very packed schedule. From club favourites to legacyquels and surprises starring our most beloved actors, here are the January releases on o…

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'Pluribus' Season 1 Finale: Eye to Eye 1:02:05

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"How about an Atom Bomb?” What could make a better Christmas present? It's the face-off we've all been waiting for as Manousos finally makes it to Carol, and calling it explosive might be putting it mildly. Cris and Ebube take stock of Carol's journey and the person she's become, and what that might mean for the hero's journey she has ahead now tha…

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Happiest Season: Toxic & Cookie 58:37

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It's the moooost wonderful tiiime… Bring a white elephant gift, because we're watching a Christmas movie full of ferocious families, extremely gorgous exes, and a couple who simply should not stay together. The person most confused by the film this week was: literally every viewer, who wanted Abby to be with Riley instead. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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What’s 2025's Film of the Year? A Mega-Pod! 2:09:16

10d ago2:09:16

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Do you know what freedom is? Talking about films for 2 hours. Like Tom Cruise. It's a bumper episode today and we've assembled an all-star panel for it. Bankole is joined by Sherin from Geek Girl Riot, making her debut, and the returning Eyo and William, for an in-depth conversation about two of 2025's best and most heralded films: Paul Thomas Ande…

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'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 8: Will They or Will They? 58:31

13d ago58:31

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Look like the internet always wins. Ebube and Cris start by discussing Carol and Zosia’s new… partnership… and what it means for her mission, as well as everyone online who’s been clamouring for it. They also talk about Carol’s priorities, the hive’s home life, and the new information we learn about their origins. Additionally, they do some calcula…

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'Fallout' Season 2 Premiere, Plus Aaron Moten! 1:20:01

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From Flea Soup to exploding heads, Bankole, Pete and Emmanuel are excited to be back in the Wastelands of Prime Video's 'Fallout'. They start with why they liked the first season and their hopes for this second season (6:30). Then they get into the new dyanmics on show in the season premiere and try to unpack some of the mysteries already presented…

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Whale Rider: Benevolent & Girl 54:39

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[Whale song] Grab onto a barnacle for precocious pre-teens, grumpy grandpas, and worshipful whales. The person most confused by the film this week was: the beautiful schoolteacher with braces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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JUDY & DOROTHY HOUR - EPISODE 1 "OZ AT THE SPHERE" 11:56

10d ago11:56

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Hollywood Heart & Home Presents the "DOROTHY & JUDY HOUR". Hear entertainment in converstation as you learn about the Sphere in Los Vegas and the Wizard of Oz. The brand new amazing show that has been going strong in these past few months! #sphere #losvegas #wizardofoz #judygarland

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'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 7: Come Back 46:53

14d ago46:53

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We're Popcorn for Dinner, and we wish to save the world. On Apple TV's 'Pluribus' this week, Carol takes a page out of Koumba's book and decides to live life to the fullest, serving her spite with a side of glee! Meanwhile, a certain gentleman's spite gives hers a run for its money. Ebube and Cris compare the journeys of Carol and Manousos, delving…

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The Kids Are All Right: Messy & Cargo Short 58:31

23d ago58:31

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Pull up to the dinner table for 2010s love triangles, skinny-scarf–clad singing solos, and family fighting. The person most confused by the film this week was: all of us, currently, who lived through the Obama years and now live in hell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Introducing ‘MCU 12’; Our 2026 Project! 33:46

24d ago33:46

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Some are calling it 'Project Doomsday', others are saying Popcorn for Dinner has finally gone full nerd. What is it? Well, come listen to Bankole, Ebuka, and, making his debut on the podcast, Steve, tell you just how they plan to spend their precious time in 2026! Follow The Cinephile's Aisle here You can support us here. Also available on YouTube.…

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'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 6: Bon Appétit! 59:13

27d ago59:13

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"What happens in Vegas..." Apple TV's 'Pluribus' hits the ground running this week! Ebube and Cris begin by dissecting the episode’s ominous opening and how it deftly reflects the most relatable aspects of Carol’s humanity, praising the writers for not being afraid to reward their audience for being attentive. Their discussion goes on to dive into …

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Wizard of Oz Breakdown Part 2 of 3 / Thoughts on Wicked - For Good 39:39

23d ago39:39

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Join Aaron and Jake as they continue their breakdown on The WIzard of Oz 1939 film from the tornado that took Dorothy's house to Oz all the way to Dorothy and the Scacrerow meeting the Tin-Man. #thewizardofoz #JudyGarland #MGM #landofoz #Wicked #WickedForGood #Ariana #hollywood #oldholywood We share our thoughts on Wicked-For Good and what we enjoy…

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'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 5: Scavenger Hunt! 1:16:53

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We all need space sometimes. So Ebube and Cris are staying as far as they possibly can from all freezers as they reel from the fifth episode of Apple TV's 'Pluribus'. They start by suggesting a new home for Carol while taking stock of the new information we get about the Joined (10:55), as well as the fact that Laxmi never changes, before discussin…

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Lost in Translation: Lonely & Fax Machine 57:57

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Book a flight to this episode for tiresome tourists, foreign fax machines, and unsupportive undergarments. The person most confused by the film this week was: us finding out Scarlett Johansson is 17 in this!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 4: Weirdly Honest? 48:24

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Time for an experiment! And a love overdose while we're at it. Turns out Carol's a big fan of the scientific method, or at least some semblance of it — we'll put a pin on that for now. Ebube and Cris commend Carol for thinking outside the box as she tries to understand what the Hive can and can’t do for her, and they discuss just how likely — or no…

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Black Widow: Sisterly & Vodka 56:13

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Unwash your brain for sister assassins, parental operatives, and really red rooms. The person most confused by the film this week was: Siena but also, honestly, those pigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'Pluribus' Season 1, Episode 3: Made of Ice 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

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With Apple TV's 'Pluribus' now in full swing, Ebube and Cris start by slowly unraveling the layers of Carol’s inadvertent and self-imposed misery, before going on a semi-philosophical search for the meaning of life. They question Carol’s will to live and whether she can actually be happy and count the ways she’s blocking her peace, as well as discu…

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We Were at the LONDON FILM FESTIVAL! | Is This Cinema? 38:51

2M ago38:51

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Still glowing from her first appearance at the London Film Festival (!), Ayisha is joined by Chris Connor to break down the festival's attraction, its unique openness to the general public and their spoiler-free thoughts on some of the high-profile films at this year's festival. You can support us here & subscribe to our Newsletter here. Host: Ayis…

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You've Got Mail: Cliché & Computer 56:46

2M ago56:46

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*Dial up sound* Boot up this episode for quirky shopkeeps, nineteen-nineties nostalgia, and another inexplicably likeable sourpuss Tam Honks character. The person most confused by the film this week was: Joe Fox's family tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'Pluribus' Series Premiere: Keep Your Gloves On! 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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NOTHING could have prepared us for this. And we love it. Vince Gilligan is back! Without a single rogue chemistry teacher in sight too! Needless to say, we're locked in. Ebube hosts Cris and his favorite sci-fi consultant, Pete Peppers on a quest for answers to the only question that matters: "What the heck is going on?!" They start by sharing thei…

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Talking Horror Plus Our Favourite Scares of 2025 | Is This Cinema? 1:22:23

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Ebuka & Ayisha sit on opposing sides of the veil as they discuss their feelings towards horror films. They start at the very beginning with their childhood fears & excitement around horror films (08:37), then go on to discuss one of this year's best, Zach Creggers' Weapons (26:55) , then they look forward to the highly anticipated horror films expe…

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Pariah: Gay & Lesbian 1:01:31

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*twinkle lights* Draft some prose for confusing kisses, disposable dildos, and forgiving friends. The person most confused by the film this week was: Alike's sister any time she had to be involved in any situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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We’re Hyped for ‘Pluribus’ (and You Should Be Too); a S1 Preview 42:31

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Hey, there’s a new Vince Gilligan show coming and he’s re-teamed with one of our favourite actresses. So, to preview this momentous occasion, we’ve re-teamed with our two biggest Apple TV sci-fi experts. Cris and Pete Peppers return to the pod to chat with Ebube about their excitement for ‘Pluribus’, what a new Vince Gilligan show means for the cul…

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'Slow Horses' Season 5 Finale: Checkmate! 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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Our threat levels were critical, but they've been neutralized, because we're just that good and you know it. And we're never leaving Slough House. Hey, just like River! Chris is back this week with Bankole and Angel for the rollercoaster finale of 'Slow Horses' Season 5 on Apple TV, and together the squad tries to figure out what this new resolutio…

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Jennifer's Body: Respectable & Tit 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

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My...pod... Swim up for satanic singers, stupid high school sweethearts, and one starving succubus. The person most confused by the film this week was: the bar, about why it was on fire!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Did 'The Smashing Machine' Rock? | Is This Cinema? 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

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Ebuka & Jibbz, the most electrifying duo in entertainment, are back to dissect what is universally accepted as Dwayne Johnson's acting magnum opus in Benny Safdie's "The Smashing Machine". They discuss The Rock's Hollywood story so far (18:17) and other WWE converts, his amazing performance as Mark Kerr (27:27), before briefly touching on the Safdi…

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'Gen V' Season 2 Finale: What's Poppin'? 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

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The whole squad is in for the showdown of a lifetime this week, as Thomas Godolkin's plan is finally revealed, so we brought back-up too — Ebube joins the Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale this week to make sense of the finale of 'Gen V' season two. They start by discussing bob-gate, as well as the fandom's mixed feelings about the end of the season…

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'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 5: And The Oscar Goes To... 58:01

2M ago58:01

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Ebube subs in for Chris this week, but our squad doesn't miss a beat as they engage in one of the all-time great debriefs. Bankole, Angel and Ebube are under intense interrogation this week about the events of the penultimate episode of 'Slow Horses' Season 5. First, they respond to some recent comments from our YouTube listeners (6:24) before head…

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Master: Haunting & A Religion 1:00:06

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BOO! Enroll this semester for amish (?) apparitions, disdainful department heads, and frightening frat parties. The person most confused by the film this week was: Liv's mom who kept calling and speaking so slowly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 7: Main Character Syndrome 47:29

3M ago47:29

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You know that feeling? The bittersweet one?... When your wild theory turns out to be true and you’re stoked, but also your wild theory turned out to be true so now your favorite characters are absolutely cooked? Yeah?… Well so do we. On the penultimate episode of Gen V Season 2, Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale find themselves reckoning with the fa…

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'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 4: What Did You Just Do? 37:39

3M ago37:39

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The squad dives into the wild events of the mayoral rallies on this week’s ‘Slow Horses’. Before that though, they herald the upcoming arrival of the next Apple TV+ show based on books by Mick Herron — ‘Down Cemetery Road’ — set to premiere once Slow Horses concludes its current season. Now halfway through the season, the chaos is like a train wrec…

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A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night: Cute & Eyeliner 58:45

3M ago58:45

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Meow! Sink your fangs into deadbeat dates, freaky flames, and one cute cat. The person most confused by the film this week was: the street urchin who lived by the ravine of bodies??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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OZCAST - Wizard of Oz Breakdown Part 1 of 3 32:36

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Ozcast returns for a new season! Aaron and Jake break down the 1939 classic film, "The Wizard of Oz". We also share some fun facts about the movie, that we think all of the listeners will enjoy. We can't wait to share more, and we delve into the breakdown of the classic Judy Garland film, and a lot more to come! Learn more at theozpodcast.com…

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‘One Battle After Another’: Did We Win After All? | Is This Cinema? 1:57:37

3M ago1:57:37

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Ayisha, Ebuka & Jibbz are washed up podcasters in a race against time to save their baby as they discuss 'One Battle After Another'. They discuss PTA as a director (11:11) before doing a deep dive on each of the movie's main characters (40:18) and finish up with some Oscar predictions (1:40:13). Hosts: Ebuka Guests: Ayisha & Jibbz…

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'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 6: How Long Till Canada? 53:59

3M ago53:59

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Oh... You need a break? Today?! Nah, not here. Get in, loser — we’re heading to a doomsday bunker. The squad is holed up with their favorite billionaire this week as they try to figure out what comes next for the Elmira escapees. They start by being grateful that Sam and the Kool-Aid man have a lot in common, even though he desperately needs to lea…

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'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 3: A New Rhythm? 51:54

3M ago51:54

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle: Unexplored & Meerkat 55:00

3M ago55:00

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'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 5: Homecoming 59:46

3M ago59:46

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Welcome to fifth period, where we’ve got milk merchants, karma and comedy in session! Oseghale is back! And he’s showing Bankole and Chiagoziem the insights that just might help Marie take down Cipher on Prime Video's 'Gen V'. The crew huddles up to guess what colour Cipher’s blood truly is, and whether he’s fond of a certain blue injection from Th…

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'Slow Horses' Season 5, Episode 2: A Crack-Up, a Drunk, a Psycopath... 47:59

3M ago47:59

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Does anyone do any work around here? Well, of course not — this is Slough House. And somehow Roddy's delusion has only grown since last week. Bankole returns with Chris and Angel for the second episode of 'Slow Horses' season 5 on Apple TV+, and miraculously they might be on the same wavelength with Lamb for once: they can't decide which character …

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Across the Universe: Psychedelic & Beatles 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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I got podcasts on my fingers! Come Together for Liverpudlian loverboys, wacky walruses, and autotuned anthems. The person most confused by the film this week was: the delicious ripe strawberries getting pinned to a canvas instead of eaten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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All We Imagine As Light: Beached & Floor 54:44

3M ago54:44

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[German instructions] Take the train for pregnant pets, carnal caves, and rogue rice cookers. The person most confused by the film this week was: that beached man with amnesia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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'Gen V' Season 2, Episode 4: Bender Brawl 46:21

3M ago46:21

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It's the fight of the decade in the world of 'The Boys'! And frankly, we're scared in the front row. Bankole and Chiagoziem are tag teaming this fight for this week's 'Gen V' and they give each other their flowers for all the predictions they correctly made about the events of this episode, before proceeding to set them on fire as they're hit by th…

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'Slow Horses' Season 5 Premiere: Post Traumatic Stressed Horses 52:39

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A fifth season?! We are SO back. Back in the trenches of course. Bankole is joined by Chris and Angel for the season five premiere of 'Slow Horses' on Apple TV+, and they're frankly still reeling from the events of the season four finale. They discuss the current state of affairs for each character in an attempt to figure out who's doing the worst,…

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RETURNING TO OZ: S01EP9 Breaking Down Return to Oz On IMDB FAQ & BONUS With UK FAN JAMIE 39:36

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Celia breaks down the questions on IMDB's FAQ on Return to Oz. Plus a return with Jamie from the UK and thoughts on Return to Oz in the UK.

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'Gen V' Season 2 Premiere: Good To Be Back 54:02

4M ago54:02

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Rife with secret mimics and Starlighters, trad supes and evil ciphers, God U is buzzing with the triumphant return of its framed heroes. And we're fully enrolled. Welcome to Sophomore Year! Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale are back in the world of 'The Boys' to discuss the return of 'Gen V'. They start by sharing their thoughts on the show's handli…

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Rosaline: Chill & Renaissance 54:45

4M ago54:45

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O Romeo, Romeo...wtf Romeo?! Step onto a sailboat for candid cartographers, embarrassing exes, and confounding cousins. The person most confused by the film this week was: everyone's parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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RETURNING TO OZ: S0108 Coronation Scene - Charecters We Remember / Doctor Worley's Machine 24:33

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By July 2006, Aaron and Celia ended up befriending someone else, also named Aaron! Aaron S. was a big fan of Disney's Return to Oz, and started a online petition for Disney to release a special edition DVD for Return to Oz. Aaron Schultz came aboard very quickly and through the time during the, "Returning to Oz" series Aaron S. was very knowledgeab…

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RETURNING TO OZ: S0107 Return to Oz Audition Process 33:24

3M ago33:24

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Celia talks about the 1980s Return to Oz Audition process.