From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and - ultimately - what makes writers tick. (This feed is for the Subtext from 2018 onwards. For old episodes of the Subtext from 2015 to 2017, visit https://thisstage.la/category/the-subtext)
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Subtext Podcasts
Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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The art world and associated market are famously opaque and can at times be exclusive. Berlin based gallery director and educator Michael Dooney speaks with artists, curators and other professionals who share their personal experiences of this unique field. If you have ever felt unsure about walking into a gallery, wish to understand more about creativity or better understand how this complex industry works, then tune in every second Monday to hear the insightful conversations with these ins ...
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The Star Trek podcast where we talk fashion, feminism, subtext and subspace.
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Maddy Myers and Ryan Pagella review and break down the queer subtext of every X-Men cartoon/tv show/movie/game/book EVER. And maybe date Wolverine. E-Mail: [email protected] Discord server: https://discordapp.com/invite/VJ5P5ZH Voicemail: (508) 319-1668
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Four-quadrant films are movies designed to appeal to the biggest, widest audience possible. In the process, they can often leave out a lot of LGBTQ+ representation – but end up loaded with subtext. In The Queer Quadrant, hosts Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson examine cinema in all its cultural contexts, and explore why your favorite four-quadrant blockbuster is maybe…not as straight as you think it is.
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A married couple with a love for all things horror talk about all your favorite scary movies. Join them as they dive deep into what makes these movies great....or not so great. Find out what makes something truly scary and learn what deeper meaning lives in the subtext of the most horrific flicks.
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Dirty Little Horror is a weekly gay horror podcast where Charles & Reed dissect a new movie each episode and find all the LGBT subtext they can while making spooky dick jokes. Find us on Patreon, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Letterboxd!
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A look at each episode of Xena, starting with season 1 and delving into the good, the bad, and the subtext. No spoilers for future episodes, so feel free to follow along each week!
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Personality type talk, trends between types, tips on self-development and, in true ESFP fashion, random other unpredictable stuff.
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Whether overtly or in subtext, movies are gay as hell! Queer cinema has existed since the advent of motion pictures, and continues to bring community and identity to audiences; whether they walk to their seats on a red carpet, or they arrive one by one to clandestine screenings. Check out, "This Movie is Gay!" with Corwyn and James as we watch LGBTQIA+ movies from low budget student slashers to major blockbuster hits.
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Mission Log is a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast with the sole purpose of exploring the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. That's right, this podcast will cover six different series and 30 seasons of television by journeying into every one of the 726 episodes with a single mission: to explore, debate and discuss one of the largest science fiction phenomena of all time, Star Trek. Starting with The Original Series' initial pilot and continuing chronologically until we reach the last ...
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This in-depth look at character juxtapositions, subtext, thematic meaning and how it communicates on all levels is fascinating.
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Welcome to Something Queer is Happening Here! Join two LGBTQ+ writers and scholars on a quest to find all the queer subtext in literature and media. Because why bury your gays when you can dig them up?
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An examination of mythological and psychological subtext in esoteric film.
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Judy, Linda and Teresa pick and watch a recent Korean drama, then gush and/or rant about it. If you love Korean dramas, and have questions about Korean culture or subtext in dialogue that may have been lost in translation, let us know! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms!
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On this podcast we attempt to let go of all the subtext and social barriers that hold us back. It isn’t about being right or wrong. We’re just trying to keep it real. We're also very grateful for cover art by rickybiddle.com
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What does it really mean to live a good life—in our politics, our faith, our work, and our relationships? On No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp, we explore the ideas, practices, and public debates that shape human flourishing today. Each week you’ll hear thought-provoking conversations with bestselling authors, philosophers, neuroscientists, psychologists, theologians, artists, and political leaders—people wrestling with the biggest questions of meaning and purpose in our time. Together we a ...
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A weekly recap of Once Upon A Time, a show where the subtext is domtext.
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A Garth Marenghi's Darkplace rewatch podcast. Join us for nerve-shredding horror! Music Credits: "Envision" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ We have a Patreon! Sign up to see out Let's Play of The X-Files Game at: https://www.patreon.com/thingsaregettingstrange
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Join hosts Ben Groves & Rob Macfarlane for a weekly mental health check in disguised as a movie podcast. Weekly episodes released every Sunday have the boys talking everything from Hollywood blockbusters to indie darlings and all manner of highs and lows in-between!
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Two grown women discuss The Baby-sitters Club series, one book at a time, with the seriousness it deserves and the humor that you need. In each episode, Brooke Suchomel and Kaykay Brady explore both the text and subtext of Ann M. Martin's work and what it says about growing up female in America in the 1980s and 1990s -- and how these messages affect us today.
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Lez Geek Out! is a geek culture podcast that celebrates popular culture with an eye for the woman-loving-woman audience. It focuses mainly on work with lesbian/bi/women-loving-women themes/characters, but sometimes strays into territory where the subtext is strong, and the female characters are stronger. The covers all forms of media are explored, be they books, movies, TV shows, graphic novels, web-comics, or anything else that fits the bill.
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Presentation, Voice-Over, and Speech Communication micro learning lessons to improve speech, diction, clarity, melody, tempo, attitude, and message impact. From the author of There's Money Where Your Mouth is, Voice-Overs For Podcasting, and Speak to Achieve. Plus, the creator of Activate Your Voice and Adding Melody To Your Voice apps. Elaine A. Clark demonstrates specific ways to use the body, subtext, and gestures for added clarity, message arc, visualization, and 3-D storytelling. Each e ...
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Two emerging screenwriters – Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis – try to work out what makes great screenplays work. Discovering what it takes by analysing what successful writers put on the page
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'Do I Like It?' tries to flip the classical format of movie and music reviews with a passionate, 'fan-first' approach. We believe that in this age of the internet, no one is an authority on what is considered good art. We are just fans who are passionate about content. And 'Do I Like It?' is a fan telling another fan why they like or dislike a piece of content. No unnecessary high brow snobbery. Prateek Lidhoo is a podcaster, rapper, music producer, screenwriter and an overall nerd about all ...
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Three of Australia's favourite improvisors Rik Brown, Jason Geary and Karl McConnell get together once a week to chat through the events of the week and follow their noses through an hour of absurdity that will make you laugh. Come to experience their special brand of conversational comedy, stay for the laughs. Enjoy! Facebook: www.facebook.com/sparkhowboutthis? Twitter: @hbtpodcast
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enough. is a podcast which aims to shine light into the darkened corners of the music industry while discussing the ways we can and should improve ourselves and, in turn, our community. This podcast may contain graphic descriptions of sexual abuse and assault, including rape. These accounts can be triggering, especially for those who have also experienced sexual trauma. enough. is hosted by Kendra Sheetz and Rich Gill.
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Back in the day, a major sitcom doing a gay episode was a big deal. A proper gay episode would get headlines, but it would get the attention of two young guys who were still figuring things out — sexuality-wise and culture-wise. Gayest Episode Ever has screenwriter Glen Lakin and stay-at-home journalist Drew Mackie going through the great and not-so-great gay episodes of sitcoms past.
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Spidey-Fans Doug and Derek dive into every Spider-Man cartoon ever made — and all from a positive, queer, and analytical lens! From the swingin’ 60s through the rockin’ 90s to Spectacular, Ultimate, and beyond, we’ll explore everything weird and wonderful about our favorite Webhead. And over on our Patreon, we take detours into the games, movies, and (of course) comics that shape our favorite webslinger’s multimedia landscape! Is your spider-sense tingling?
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A weekly comic book podcast by fans for fans. Reviews, discussions, news, contests and more.
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What if the key to unlocking your true potential lies in the unspoken subtext of your everyday interactions? Unravel the mysteries beneath our words as we kick off the first episode of Conscious Convos and Donuts. Together, we'll explore the layers of energetics, radical honesty, and the transformative dynamics of masculine and feminine energies within ourselves. You'll discover how your thoughts shape your reality far more than the words you speak. This season promises a lineup of extraordi ...
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Petals of Support is a podcast that offers advice from a mom to anyone that needs a little extra love and support. Frank and open with humor mixed in on a variety of topics for those that need an extra dose of Mom in their lives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support.
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A cross system actual play RPG podcast, focused on giving lesser played games and forgotten settings the roll of the dice they deserve!
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ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones delivers smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. More than talk, each episode uncovers insights and stories that leave you entertained, enlightened — and truly in the know. Whether it's laughter, life lessons, or the little truths that stick with you, Jones makes sure every episode leaves you knowing something new — about the world, about others, and maybe even about yourself. Jones and podcast annou ...
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Health Equity in Focus delves into the intricate dynamics of global health, examining how historical legacies continue to shape present-day realities in the Global South. Global health institutions, when failing to address deep-rooted issues, can perpetuate inequalities between North and South. Across various episodes, we explore issues like the implications of intellectual property to access to medicines, the use of policy space through TRIPS flexibilities, international regulatory standard ...
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Android Backstage, a podcast by and for Android developers. Hosted by developers from the Android engineering team, this show covers topics of interest to Android programmers, with in-depth discussions and interviews with engineers on the Android team at Google. Subscribe to Android Developers YouTube → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs
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Critiquing pop culture, video games, toys, and other geeky stuff through lenses of sociology, feminism, LGBTQ, race, & intersectionality. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeplygeeky
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The Fanfiction Tapes is a weekly show about writing, made for and by fanfiction authors and enthusiasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Adventures Of Don Clark is an Audio Comedy Satire about the worst detective in the world, Don Clark. Follow Don as he foils crime in the uncanny Don Clark way. This production is done by Hagloch Media in Naperville, Il. Hagloch Media is made up of the brothers Jacob and Daniel Hagloch.
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Bacchic Redemption in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) (Part 2)
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What happens when the Godzilla of superegos takes on a libidinal King Kong? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of the 1975 film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Upcoming Episodes: Erin’s book “Avail,” “The Third Man,” “Julius Caesar.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a pai…
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We reach the infamous episode! The one with Garth Marenghi's attitude to subtext... Also his questions no one else asks... Despite the very obvious Planet of the Apes styling, we talk more about Avatar, Star Wars and Rawhead Rex and have fun trying to get back to the point as usual. Support the showBy Nick & Kim
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The Subtext: The Gospel According to Billie Eilish
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In this episode, Savannah rounds up several posts her algorithm served her this week: an influencer from The Bachelor warning Christians not to watch Love Island, a pastor speaking about slavery in the Bible, Billie Eilish calling out billionaires, and a thread about SNAP benefits. Plus, a little conspiracy chat to close things out, courtesy of Kim…
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The Brooklyn-based playwright discusses childhood theatre memories in Cincinnati, the continued gender imbalance in the American theatre, and experiences working on iconic projects.By American Theatre
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The Gay Subtext of Dobie Gillis, TV's First Teen Sitcom
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"The Ruptured Duck" (October 10, 1961) On the surface, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tells the story of a teen boy who falls in love with every girl except Zelda Gilroy, who pines for him hopelessly. All of this is complicated by the fact that the Sheila Keuhl, the actor who played Zelda was in real life a gay woman who ultimately lost out on gett…
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Stop reading into what people say to you. Ask them for clarification Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support. Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Please take a moment to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and Share http://www.petalsofsupport.com Please consider b…
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The Green Goblin has officially declared himself the city's new big man of crime in the finale arc's first episode, and his first target is... Liz Allan's brother? We get into the new underworld structure in New York, how Miles Warren has managed to slot himself into Otto Octavius' previous role as Norman Osborn's personal monster-maker, and the ra…
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237: Unabridged Interview: Tara Brach
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This is our unabridged interview with Tara Brach. How do you accept yourself fully, just as you are? And if you did, would you ever grow? “Being at peace with how we are in the moment is the precondition to transformation,” says psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach. In this episode she provides us with a simple practice to find peace and …
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We find out why Jason is injured, get some closure on Solar Panels, talk though some facinating random facts, Shit Quiz and Riket update. Find our Patreon page HERE. Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation. Spark Podcast Network. Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown. Produced and Edited by Ja…
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Looking past the less than subtle "borrowing" of John Carpenter's back-catalogue, we end up zeroing in on the actual theme of Scotch Mist! Doesn't have much to do with xenophobia, fog, mist but is very prevalent in the episode! Inevitably we also talk a lot about Stephen King... Support the showBy Nick & Kim
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Happy Endings Comes Out for Thanksgiving
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"More Like Skanksgiving" (November 20, 2012) Here you have it: the one other gay-themed Thanksgiving episode of a sitcom. Three seasons in, this one reveals heretofore-unheard canon that the Happy Endings characters exist as they do solely as a result of MTV's The Real World — and that Max things he might have been the first gay person on TV. Meanw…
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211: Robin Hauser KNOWS Documentaries, Egg Freezing, Human Nature & Courageous Women
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Once a niche medical procedure, egg freezing is now a billion-dollar industry that promises women the ability to pause their biological clocks and extend their reproductive choices. For some, it's a path to empowerment; for others, it's a costly gamble in an unregulated system with no guarantees. Through the experiences of three American women navi…
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Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #729: Happy Doomsgiving!
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Issue #729: Happy Doomsgiving! Download Directly From iTunes NOW on SPOTIFY! Joey, Steve, and Bob gather 'round the table on a special Thanksgiving Eve edition of the Talking Comics podcast. And what are we most thankful for? Well, Ryan North and RB Silva’s One World Under Doom of course and finally getting a satisfying, meaningful, moving ending t…
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Cure (1997) - ft. The Revisionist's Almanac & 1001 by 1
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This week, we’re digging into one of the most quietly terrifying films to ever come out of Japan: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure. Often called a cornerstone of the J-horror wave, Cure delivers dread not through jump scares, but through mood, ambiguity, and an unsettling sense that something unknowable is quietly rotting beneath the surface. We break down …
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The Spectacular Spider-Man's Future Plans
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As an epilogue to our journey revisiting The Spectacular Spider-Man, we’re re-releasing our episode detailing all the hints and breadcrumbs left by the show creators about where things could have gone, from new villains to unrevealed backstories to Peter and MJ’s wedding! But first, we give our final FINAL thoughts about covering the show so thorou…
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When the headlines numb and the culture wars grind us down, what if hope isn’t a mood at all—but a practice you can do with your body, your friends, and your city? In this holiday special, Lee revisits four conversations to find practices of hope: meditation teacher Tara Brach on healing the “trance of unworthiness,” songwriter Tom Paxton on the fo…
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Master & Commander (2003): The Far Side Of The World, Near Side Of Genius
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Ben and Rob dive deep into Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World, directed by Peter Weir and starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany, and, of course, Russell Crowe (with even more Russell Crowe to come). They unpack why this film grabbed them so powerfully on first watch, why politics usually stay off the table for them, the incredible maki…
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"The Fantastic Mr. Frump," Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
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After a brief detour of Maddy and Ryan sharing some fun facts about Ms. Lion, it's time to get into an episode of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends that is hard to read as anything but gay: "The Fantastic Mr. Frump." The titular Mr. Frump is an old friend of Aunt May's who suddenly finds himself out of a job and down on his luck. Meanwhile, Doctor…
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In this episode, Charles (@charlesrockhill), Reed (@reedblackcomics) & Christopher (@chrisopotamia) discuss Wrong Turn (2003), yams, grocery store panties, and crime procedurals. Follow us: Socials & Email [email protected] Please leave a rating/review if you have a moment. It's a free way to help the show grow! Dirty Little Horror…
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236: Unabridged Interview: Lara Love Hardin
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This is our unabridged interview with Lara Love Hardin. What if the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety—but connection? How does a woman go from 32 felony charges to the New York Times bestseller list, lunches with Oprah, and a life devoted to healing?Lara Love Hardin—literary agent, author, and prison-reform advocate—recounts her descent into opi…
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Together we're UNLIMMMMITTTTEEEDDDD as we journey to Oz for some doomed yuri! Our playbill includes two theater kids geeking about theater (shocking), unfortunate backlighting, the Ariana Grande school of improv, one iconic press tour, and definitive song rankings. No spoilers for Wicked Act 2 / For Good! Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And…
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Chats, TV, Facts, Ashes excitement, Shit Quiz, a Riket update. Find our Patreon page HERE. Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation. Spark Podcast Network. Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown. Produced and Edited by Jason Geary. Music by THE Robbie Ellis. Check him out on Spotify here. ★ Supp…
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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 7, Episodes 25-26, "Endgame"
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In the Star Trek: Voyager episose Endgame, after 23 years in the Delta Quadrant, Admiral Janeway finally made it home, but at too high a cost. Now she's crossing time and space to rewrite history, determined to give her crew a better ending. But who decides what the "right" ending is? And is it worth risking everything they already sacrificed to fi…
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Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #728: Couch Hummers
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Aaron takes the wheel this week while Bob and Steve nag him from the backseat about Chainsaw Man, Magnum condoms, falling out of love with Comixology, Sweet Shops, and more! We also talk an awful lot about Poision Ivy, The Running Man, Die, and much more! Books: Batman/Static Beyond #1, JSA #13, Die: Loaded #1, Hello Sunshine OGN, Poison Ivy #33-38…
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Keeper (2025) - Best Creature Design of the Decade??
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This week, we’re diving into Keeper (2025), the newest nightmare from Osgood Perkins — a filmmaker who’s made a name out of quiet dread, eerie atmosphere, and characters unraveling in the shadows. In this spoiler-free episode, we unpack the film’s creeping tension, its bleak sense of isolation, and the signature Perkins touch that makes every silen…
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We’ve reached the final episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man once again! As we re-process all our thoughts and feelings on the big Green Goblin twist and relationship upheavals, we break down Norman Osborn’s big plan and Chameleon’s improv skills, the Peter/Liz/Gwen/Harry love quadrangle, exactly what Martha Connors knows, and all those tragic fin…
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Are you chasing the memories from your childhood when it comes to the holidays? Are you adding pressure to yourself to once again find that magic and make sure your loved ones feel the same way you did in your past? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support. Petals of Support is brought …
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236: Lara Love Hardin: The Power of Community and Second Chances
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What if the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety—but connection? How does a woman go from 32 felony charges to the New York Times bestseller list, lunches with Oprah, and a life devoted to healing?Lara Love Hardin—literary agent, author, and prison-reform advocate—recounts her descent into opioid and heroin addiction, the shame that followed, and t…
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Bacchic Redemption in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975)
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Nurse Ratched likes a rigged game, according to R.P. McMurphy. And it’s true that the game he is playing—lawless and hedonistic, but also vital and free-spirited—is unwinnable on her sandlot. As their conflict develops, we seem to be asked to compare the therapeutic value of McMurphy’s introduction of the Dionysian, to Ratched’s attempt to enforce …
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The Void (2016): Grief, Gods & Goop (Not you, Gwyneth...)
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Ben and Rob enter The Void (2016), the cosmic horror fever dream from director Steven Kostanski and the Astron 6 collective. We talk about who Steven Kostanski really is, how he went from practical effects legend to full blown cult horror auteur, and why The Void became one of the most impressive low budget horror triumphs of the 2010s. We break do…
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In this episode, Charles (@charlesrockhill), Reed (@reedblackcomics) & Christopher (@chrisopotamia) discuss Bat Boy: The Musical (2025), laundromat fires, recovery foods and getting rimmed by Mothman. Follow us: Socials & Email [email protected] Please leave a rating/review if you have a moment. It's a free way to help the show gro…
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235: Unabridged Interview: Rick Steves
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This is our unabridged interview with Rick Steves. When Rick Steves was 14 years old, he stood in a park behind the Royal Palace in Oslo, watching families dot the grass in joyful togetherness. That was the moment. A dawning awareness that love — deep, sacrificial, attentive love — was not unique to his own family, but radiated across the globe. “T…
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Old work places, cool teams, font talk, Jupiter facts, Shit Quiz, Shitter Quiz, sad times, Shoots, Pinball Update, and watched movies. Find our Patreon page HERE. Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation. Spark Podcast Network. Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown. Produced and Edited by Jason…
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210: Kevin Goetz and Bob Levin KNOW Movies, Storytelling, Creative Instinct, Audience Insight & Box Office Success
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Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of the movie business, where entertainment strategist Kevin Goetz reveals the pivotal intersection of creative instinct and audience insight. This is the sweet spot where the business of film meets the art of storytelling. When it comes to cinematic success, every detail matters—from early concept to the final …
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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 7, Episode 24, "Renaissance Man"
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In the Star Trek: Voyager episose Renaissance Man, The Doctor doesn't quite seem himself. In fact, he seems like just about everyone else on the senior staff. But the impersonations are part of a high-stakes mission: rescue Captain Janeway from a hostile alien race despite her veryspecific orders not to. It's EMH meets ECH meets identity crisis whe…
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Mama D often feels guilt when she complains about a situation, event, or experience that she believes she should actually appreciate. In this episode we discuss conflicting feelings and why complaining does not lessen appreciation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support. Petals of Sup…
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Talking Comics Podcast: Issue #727: Avengers vs Santa Claus
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Issue #727: Avengers vs Santa Claus Download Directly From iTunes NOW on SPOTIFY! It’s Joey, Aaron, and Bob this week with TONS of comics and further reflections on the Big 2 This episode, the big focus is SPACE, with Marvel’s Imperial (and the associated tie-ins) wrapping up in recent weeks. BUT FIRST, Fantastic Four: First Steps is streaming on D…
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The Ring VS Ringu VS Ring - "Beating the Illiteracy Claims"
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This week, we’re going full circle with The Ring — exploring the original Japanese classic (Ringu), the American remake (The Ring), and Koji Suzuki’s chilling novel that started it all. We’ll trace how this cursed videotape evolved across cultures and mediums, comparing atmosphere, storytelling, and scares. From Sadako to Samara, page to screen, an…
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In this episode, Savannah and Lee dive into the Netflix series Nobody Wants This, a smart and surprisingly tender rom-com about an agnostic podcaster (Kristen Bell) and a rabbi (Adam Brody) trying to make love work across lines of faith and conviction. The conversation unfolds into bigger questions: How do we love people whose choices we disagree w…
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The penultimate episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man is a jam-packed affair, and not just because Spidey is trapped in a prison full of villains! We talk about Black Cat’s return (and bitter departure), her dad’s surprising connection to Spidey’s origin story, and the deftly handled parallel story of a high school performance of A Midsummer Night’…
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We all have that person at work that is so difficult to deal with on a daily basis. We dread seeing him or her. Sometimes they even go out of their way to effect our jobs. How should we deal with them? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/support. Petals of Support is brought to you by Spre…
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"The Triumph of the Green Goblin," Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends
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Maddy and Ryan circle back to the pilot episode of Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, which you'd think would set up the show's premise and characters, but it doesn't. Peter and Bobby go on a double date to a comic book-themed dance where everybody's dressed up as Marvel heroes and heroines, which results in the most confusing possible introductio…
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235: Rick Steves: Travel as Spiritual Practice, Political Act, and Global Kinship
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When Rick Steves was 14 years old, he stood in a park behind the Royal Palace in Oslo, watching families dot the grass in joyful togetherness. That was the moment. A dawning awareness that love — deep, sacrificial, attentive love — was not unique to his own family, but radiated across the globe. “This world is filled,” he remembers realizing, “with…
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The Truman Show (1998): Reality, Delusion & Us
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This week, Ben and Rob step into the perfectly staged world of The Truman Show (1998), Peter Weir’s masterful satire starring Jim Carrey at his nuanced best. From the meticulously constructed Seahaven to the hidden puppeteering of Truman’s life, this film gets the lads asking one big question: how much attention is the right amount for you? The lad…
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In this episode, Charles (@charlesrockhill), Reed (@reedblackcomics) & Christopher (@chrisopotamia) discuss Shelby Oaks (2025), Christmas decorations, frosted tips and music for naughty boys. Follow us: Socials & Email [email protected] Please leave a rating/review if you have a moment. It's a free way to help the show grow! Dirty …
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234: Unabridged Interview: Pádraig Ó Tuama
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This is our unabridged interview with Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama joins us for part three of a three-part series asking the question posed by poet Christian Wiman: What is poetry’s role when the world is burning? It’s not a metaphorical question. We’re living through wars, climate collapse, collective burnout, and political fragmentation. What…
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Fried Green Tomatoes with David Canfield
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Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer and critic David Canfield (The Hollywood Reporter) for a realllll Southern charmer. We discuss the director wanting to stay "out of the bedroom" in this adaptation (whatever that means), how gay you can get without confirming it's gay, food as intimacy, surprise cannibalism, and queer icon Kathy Bates. TUWAN…
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A super short pod this week, as we were watching the final game of the World Series of Baseball and it just kept going. It's all here tho, Shit quiz. Facts and Updates. Enjoy. Find our Patreon page HERE. Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation. Spark Podcast Network. Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell an…
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