Best Puppet Hunt Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.229 Hunted and Haunted in Vermont 46:07

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Green Mountain State — Vermont! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legend of Slipperyskin, a mysterious creature that’s tormented hunters and terrified locals for generations. Is it a man? A beast? Or something even stranger lurking in the woods? Then, Laur…

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Hi listeners. I am just announcing a one-week delay for the upcoming episode. Sorry to disappoint! Thanks for your patience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Nathaniel Lloyd

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Episode 460 - VISIONS volume 3, We Love You 1:08:02

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Star Wars Visions is back with 9 new animated short films that once again expand the galaxy far far away and this week we’re talking about them all! We loved this third installment of Visions shorts and we are getting loopy with a Nanny Jedi with a robot arm, a droid bear and discussing why “Black” is one of the best things that’s come out in the l…

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Ep.228 Spirits Behind Stone Walls 1:13:28

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re wrapping up our last Spooky Special of the year—and this one’s all about castles! First, Lauren takes us to the Czech Republic to explore the eerie Houska Castle. Beyond the spirits said to haunt its ancient halls, legend has it that hidden deep beneath the chapel lies a gateway to …

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Episode 459 - The Puppets of the Original Trilogy with TOM SPINA 1:09:36

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We’re dusting off the BP phone as we are once again joined by our friend from REGAL ROBOT, the one and only TOM SPINA talking about a subject only he can handle - THE PUPPETS OF THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY. Join us as we ask the important questions like “what is a puppet” and “why is that droid so small?” So call up a man in a suit, celebrate the love and…

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THE HUNT FOR THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO 21:13

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It's a 20 minute mini episode where we're joining the Hunt for The Hunt for Ben Solo! We're talking all about the news that shook fandom and why we want to see this movie! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! NEW ANDOR SEASON 2 EPISODE COMMENTARIES! COMMENTARIES FOR EVERY SKELETON CREW EPISODE! NEW EMPIRE STRIKES BACK COM…

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Ep.227 Justice Unfinished: The Stories of Janice Lillie and Faithe Ely 1:14:08

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week’s October Spooky Special is extra special — we’re sharing cases that were brought to us directly by the victims’ families. First, Kenzie tells the story of Janice Lillie, a loving mother and pillar of her community whose life was tragically cut short in November 1991. Though the…

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Hunting the Highgate Vampire 51:29

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In this episode, I tell the story of a hysteria in 1970s London, involving claims of ghosts, Satanists, and vampires, as well as two dueling magicians. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, perfect for gifts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pl…

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Episode 458 - Revisiting Visions and having Visions of Visions 58:30

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The third season of Star Wars Visions is almost here so it’s about time we look back and talk about some of our favorite shorts from the previous seasons! There’s a lot to love in Visions 1 and 2 and we’re picking our top 5 from them all! Which ones do we agree on? Which picks surprised us? What does it have to do with Manowar? Listen and find out!…

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Ep.226 The Puppet Master: Futoshi Matsunaga’s Reign of Terror 58:26

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we dive into one of Japan’s most chilling and disturbing cases. Lauren takes us into the twisted world of Futoshi Matsunaga, a man who manipulated, tortured, and terrorized those around him with frightening control. Known for his charisma that masked pure evil, Matsunaga’s crim…

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Episode 457 - God Save the Ewoks Leaf Queen, Ruler of the Autumn Season 1:05:45

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It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for as we are finally talking about the superstar from Ewoks season 2, THE LEAF QUEEN! She’s bringing autumn to us all and we’ve got a lot of questions about what she is and why she’s a force user made of leaves. If that wasn’t enough, we are doing commentaries for both of the two episodes of Ewoks she appea…

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Ep.225 Lights, Camera…Murder: The Story of the Black Dahlia 1:23:22

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re diving into week two of our October Spooky Specials! This time, Kenzie takes center stage with a deep dive into the infamous Black Dahlia case. The gruesome murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia, has haunted Hollywood for decades. Together, we’ll break down the…

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Poltergeist in Rosenheim 46:51

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In this episode, I tell the story of a haunting in Bavaria that was claimed to be the first in which paranormal phenomena was scientifically observed. The Rosenheim Poltergeist claim is a perfect case for examining the ghost story generally, its history, and the pseudoscience of parapsychology. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks…

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Episode 456 - The Making of STAR WARS Secret Audio Tracks 1:25:12

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Ep.224 Bad Luck, Good Stories: Superstitions Explained 1:30:09

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Our first Spooky Special of October is all about superstitions! We dive into the origins of some of the most famous beliefs—like why people knock on wood or avoid walking under ladders. Kenzie takes us deep into the world of Santa Muerte and her influence on Mexico’s narcocultura (narco c…

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Ep.223 Aliens and Assassinations in Wisconsin 1:17:37

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Wisconsin, where history and the bizarre collide! Lauren kicks things off with the story of John Schrank, the man who tried to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt during a campaign stop in Milwaukee. Schrank’s troubled past, strange visions, and shocking a…

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Standing Army, Sitting President: The Posse Comitatus Act and the Domestic Deployment of the Military 42:44

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In this new episode, I talk about America's long history of resenting domestic policing by the military especially when the military is used against citizen protesters, from the Boston Massacre to the Gilded Age. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the sh…

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THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU TRAILER SPECIAL 55:14

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The first trailer for the Mandalorian and Grogu movie is here and we are doing what we do and going through it bit by bit and talking all about why we think this thing is going to be FUN FUN FUN. Plus, here why Disney is dumb, why you should eat a Fat Boy ice cream sandwich, why we're not too cool for school and why it's all about the puppets. So g…

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Ep.222 Rhode Island’s Wealth and Wreckage 1:14:16

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re diving into two stories of wealth, mystery, and maritime hauntings! First, Kenzie takes us into the scandalous life of Doris Duke, once called “the richest girl in the world.” From her turbulent personal relationships to the mysterious death of her companion, Doris’s stor…

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Episode 455 - Starlog Magazine Predicts The Star Wars Future 1:07:41

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In 1987, in an issue celebrating the first 10 years of the saga, the legendary Starlog magazine featured an article titled Behind the Lines of Star Wars that somehow predicted the next almost 40 years of stories! Join us as we go through the article by the mysterious Michael Wolff and discuss what he got right and what it still could predict for st…

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Ep.221 Idaho: Wild in the Wild 1:33:16

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re venturing deep into the wild wilderness of the Gem State—Idaho! Lauren kicks things off with a chilling mix of eerie tales, beginning with the mysterious “Zone of Death” in Yellowstone, where unusual laws spark unsettling possibilities. She also dives into strange disappe…

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Cracked and Packed: A History of Gerrymandering 41:46

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After Texas's recent mid-decade partisan redistricting, representing a blatant power grab for the Republican Party undertaken at Trump's behest, I search for precedents and historical parallels and examine the history of gerrymandering in the US. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 454 - Name That Star Wars Prequel Sound 1:03:12

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We’re back to play another round of Name That Star Wars Sound and this time it’s all about the prequels! Listen as we quiz each other with 15 sounds hand picked from just the prequel trilogy! What ones leave us stumped? What ones do we name right away? Listen and find out! So chug some apple juice, listen today and celebrate the love!JOIN THE BLAST…

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Ep.220 Michigan’s Ghosts, Lies, and Hidden Truths 1:41:59

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Things aren’t always what they seem in the Great Lakes State—Michigan! First, Kenzie takes us to the idyllic Mackinac Island, a vacation hotspot known for its charm and beauty. But beneath the picturesque exterior lies a chilling truth: the island is rumored to have over 3,000 haunted loc…

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A Journey of Creating "On the Spot" | Art, Vancouver & Weirdness with Hank Lee 43:38

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Between 2 Pints – Hank Lee (Death by Media Man / On the Spot) This week, Rob sits down with Hank Lee, the mind behind Death by Media Man and the experimental narrative project On the Spot. Over a pint of Guinness, they dive into: The origins of Death by Media Man and how it evolved into On the Spot Using stickers, street art, and multimedia storyte…

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Episode 453 - The Story of RETURN OF THE JEDI Record 1:34:34

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Episode 453 - The Story of RETURN OF THE JEDI Record 1983’s Story of Return of the Jedi record is an audio 45 minute version of ROTJ and somehow before recording this episode has never been heard by either of us! So we’re doing what we do and listening to this wild masterpiece while stopping along the way to discuss all the greatness, madness and i…

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Ep.219 Georgia’s Curses and Convictions 1:12:36

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading down to the Peach State—Georgia! Lauren kicks things off with the mysterious story of a Pillar in Augusta, Georgia, a structure shrouded in legend and said to carry a deadly curse that lingers to this day. Then, Kenzie dives into the heartbreaking case of Devonia …

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Back Door to War: A History of Undeclared and Unauthorized US Warfare 1:02:22

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Last month, when the Trump regime allied with Israel in their Twelve-Day War and bombed Iran, there was much scrutiny of presidential war powers. In this episode, I look at the evolution of undeclared wars and military authorizations throughout US history, specifically examining the conspiracy claims about two preludes to war: Pearl Harbor and the …

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Episode 452 - LUCAS WARS with LAURENT HOPMAN and RENAUD ROCHE 1:23:32

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This week we are so excited to bring you our conversation with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the creators of the upcoming incredible new graphic novel LUCAS WARS. If you don’t know about it already, this book tells the epic story of the making of the original STAR WARS in a way never done before and we can’t get enough of it. Hear all about how …

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Ep.218 North Carolina’s Haunted and Homicidal History 1:12:18

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to our close neighbor, the Tar Heel State! Kenzie dives into the chilling story of Barbara and Russ Stager. On the surface, they seemed like the picture-perfect couple, but when one of them ends up shot in the back of the head, their carefully crafted image shatte…

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 8:32

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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Ep.217 Deadly Love and Haunted Nights in Delaware 47:15

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the First State—Delaware! Lauren begins with the tragic tale of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and her husband, John Preston Dunning, a story that proves some choices come with devastating consequences. Then, Kenzie takes us to the charming yet eerie Addy Sea Inn in Be…

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A New Reassessment: Realism on Israel-Palestine 1:00:25

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To conclude my series on the Israel-Palestine conflict, I look at Jewish presence in the Levant going all the way back to the Iron Age, the events leading to the founding of the modern State of Israel, its unique economic and military relationship with the US, and its long asymmetrical conflict with Palestinians. Please consider donating to help br…

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Episode 451 - What's Up With You, R2-D2? 50:28

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We’ve asked what’s the plan, Alderaan but this week we’re going even deeper and asking WHAT’S UP WITH YOU, R2-D2? Our favorite little astromech droid had a secret mission from Princess Leia but just what else was going on? On close examination of other Star Wars stories, this mission may have been much more personal for the droid! And what if the J…

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Ep.216 Kansas’s Cold Cases & Creepy Faces 1:02:17

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading out west to the Sunflower State—Kansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the state’s oldest cold case: the murder of Mary Robin Walter. For 44 years, this case remained unsolved—until advances in technology and modern investigative techniques finally brought the truth…

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Episode 450 - 4-LOM, Zuckuss and Us 1:06:22

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This week we’re finally getting serious and doing some deep reflection discussing 2 of our favorite things in the galaxy, the bug head bounty hunter buddies, ZUCKUSS and 4-LOM. It’a all about the legend of 4-LOM and Zuckuss, the behind the scenes story, the myths and mystery surrounding them, what they teach us about ourselves and why we were too s…

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Ep.215 From Cryptids to Catastrophes: Connecticut's Creepy Past 57:29

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading up north to the Constitution State—Connecticut! Lauren kicks things off with a look at two of the state’s eeriest cryptids: the mysterious Faceless People and the elusive Melonheads. The Faceless People are exactly what they sound like—strange figures with smooth,…

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Project Esther and the Weaponization of Anti-Semitism 53:09

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In this first part of a two-part series on the Israel-Palestine conflict, I start by looking at the Heritage Foundation's campaign to characterize any criticism of Israel or advocacy for Palestinians as anti-Semitism and to exploit that as a cudgel against free speech, academic freedom, and Progressives generally. Get 3 months of premium wireless s…

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Episode 449 - The 2005 George Lucas Rolling Stone Interview 1:05:43

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It’s the epic conclusion to our trilogy of George Lucas Rolling Stone interview episodes and this week it’s The Revenge of the Lucas (or is it the Return?). Either way, this Lucas is in the world between worlds, ending his saga and feeling pretty good again. Along the way he’s getting deep on creating life and wondering if he’s ever known anyone in…

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Ep.214 Phantoms of the Plantation and the Haunted Hall of Justice in Louisiana 1:15:21

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're heading deep into the heart of the Bayou State—Louisiana! Kenzie starts us off with the chilling legend of the Myrtles Plantation, often hailed as one of the most haunted houses in America. From phantom footsteps and mysterious handprints to the infamous tale of a ghostly…

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Peliplat, Microbudgets & the Art of Indie Film — Bob Woolsey on Between Two Pints 54:15

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Screenwriter, director, and former VFS film-program head Bob Woolsey joins Rob to talk about: Managing international content and monthly Writing Challenges at Peliplat Why he believes “five friends and a Prius” is the sweet spot for indie film Lessons from 18 years at Vancouver Film School (VFS) Memories of directing 70–80 student shorts a year — a…

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Episode 448 - The 1983 George Lucas Rolling Stone Interview 1:02:50

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It’s the darker middle chapter in our epic trilogy of George Lucas Rolling Stone interview episodes as we discuss the chat from 1983. It’s wild as to say Lucas is a little grumpy in this one is an understatement. But it’s not all doom and gloom as he dares to be cute defending Ewoks and takes time out for his favorite healthy breakfast. So don’t li…

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Imaginary Monsters, AI Babies & Sketch Comedy: Jessey James Nelson on Between Two Pints 50:21

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In this episode of Between Two Pints, host Rob Hunt sits down with sketch comedian, filmmaker, and Smashed Potato Kids co-founder Jesse James Nelson. From heartfelt short films about queer identity and imaginary friends (Chimera's Ghost), to wild satire involving babies and talk shows (Thicker Than Blood), Jesse’s storytelling is as fearless as it …

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Ep.213 Murder, Mystery, and the Minnesota Spirits 1:01:29

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Land of 10,000 Lakes—Minnesota! Lauren kicks things off with the haunting history of the Palmer House Hotel. Built on the site of a former hotel that burned to the ground, the Palmer House has become a hotspot for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators.…

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Town and Gown: Academic Freedom in Crisis 1:03:52

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In this episode, I discuss the Trump administration's war on higher education and place it within the context of the history of academic freedom and previous assaults on it. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, perfect for gifts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pledge support …

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Puppets, Cree Language & Filmmaking with April Johnson | Between Two Pints 1:11:26

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This week on Between Two Pints, Rob sits down with writer/director April Johnson, the heart and mind behind Kokum & Dot — a brand new children’s series teaching Cree language and culture through puppetry, gentle storytelling, and animated adventures. Check out the YouTube video here https://youtu.be/Tx3-UufRo2I We chat about: -Building a proof of c…

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Episode 447 - The 1977 George Lucas Rolling Stone Interview 1:00:05

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Join us as kickoff a new trilogy of Blast Points episodes exploring a series of revealing interviews George Lucas did with Rolling Stone magazine starting here with a look at his first one in August 1977. It’s all good times and sugar free ice cream as Lucas talks about how he was unhappy with the film, his hopes for the sequels, his passion for na…

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Lola Dust Director Dom Cutrupi Talks Sci-Fi, Novels, and Making Films in Canada 42:47

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Welcome back to another episode of Between Two Pints! Today, Rob sits down with Dom Cutrupi, director of the prophetic and genre-blending feature Lola Dust, as well as Residents of Arcadia. Dom is also the author behind the dark fantasy series beginning with The Abyss of the Lumber Witch. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about: His early …

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Ep.212 Boggy Creek and Bloodshed: Arkansas’s Darkest Secrets 1:08:22

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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading into the mysterious woods of Arkansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the legendary Fouke Monster—an elusive creature said to roam the swamps and forests near the town of Fouke. Then, Lauren dives into the unsettling true crime case of James Waybern Hall. Once a res…

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Episode 446 - Mustafar Forever and The Within A Minute Documentary 1:17:10

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Our two weeks of Revenge of the Sith episodes continues with a look at the very long history of the “lava planet” final battle between Obi-Wan and Anakin that eventually became the Mustafar duel. Lucas was dreaming up this moment all the way back in 1977 and we’re going over every time it almost made it into a Star Wars movie. AND - we’re studying …