Best Turtle Tracks Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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169 — Rob Paulsen: Voice of Rapahel in TMNT 1987 & Donatello in TMNT 2012 47:35

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Legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen returns to Turtle Tracks Podcast to talk all about playing Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. With host Brian VanHooker, Paulsen discusses getting the job as Raphael, working with his fellow Turtles and the longstanding friendship the foursome has held onto since the show ended. Sound eng…

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Weekend At Bernie’s (1989) - Yuppie Scum, Italian Mobsters & a 2 Million Dollar Error 1:17:30

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Happy Labor Day, everyone! We’re taking a short break this week and re-releasing our old episode on 1989’s Weekend At Bernie’s with a new edit. Enjoy, and we’ll see you next week with a brand new episode! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US ON PATRE…

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430: ‘Ersatz PopSocket’, With Andru Edwards 2:18:29

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Special guest Andru Edwards joins the show. Topics include Google’s Pixel 10 event and the Pixel 10 family of devices, AI’s effect on computational photography, foldable phones, and some speculation on Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Se…

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429: ‘Weird Turtle Fake Out’, With Matthew Panzarino 2:13:44

7d ago2:13:44

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Matthew Panzarino returns to the show. Topics include 007 logo creator Joe Caroff’s death at 103, Google’s weird “Made by Google” event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the UK supposedly dropping its demand for an iCloud encryption backdoor, and Apple’s workaround for the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor patent stalemate. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% …

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Shag (1989) - Lipstick Hygiene, Unsexy Songs & a Confederate Flag Bikini 2:21:10

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The finale of Dance Movie Month is already here…how is it possible? Also, given the clamoring for an episode on Shag from 1989, how is it possible that Paul and Erika haven’t done this movie yet? Join That Aged Well as they try to unpack proper nicknames, the virtue of video games vs. fishing, and, of course, beach beauty pageants. You can follow T…

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168 — Daniel Elson: Artist for TMNT NECA Box Art 1:10:43

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In this episode of TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST, host Brian VanHooker interviews artist Daniel Elson, who worked on packaging art for NECA Toys, specifically many of the early VHS-style boxes for the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. Elson breaks down the details of the artwork for Mondo Gecko, Metalhead, the Pizza Monster and more while also explai…

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Strictly Ballroom (1992) - Buzzsaw Bangs, Medicinal Dances & a Smoky-Voiced Broad 2:02:44

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Erika and Paul have covered a lot of films on this podcast…films they loved, films they hated, films upon which there will never be agreement betwixt them. However, every once in a while, a film comes along that they both are so unabashedly delighted by that they devolve into their base selves. This is our way of telling you to beware…beyond this p…

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Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 5 (Featuring Will Crewdson) 2:37:17

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Episode 188: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 5 (Featuring Will Crewdson) With this fifth installment, Brian and Sarah wrap up their discussion of Depeche Mode’s debut album. Our hosts have been covering the US version of Speak & Spell, so there’s only one more song on that release to be discussed. Fortunately, they always do an Extra Credi…

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WaveBack Episode 187: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 57:21

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Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he chose the NES classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s a game everyone had, but not everyone liked. Regardless, it’s got some great music! Useful Links Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Konami Kukeiha Club Social Stuff WaveBack Discord Support us on Patreon WaveBack Facebook Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram …

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167 — Dan Watters & Alex Paknadel: Writers of IDW's 'Shredder' and 'Casey Jones' Series 36:28

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Just in time for the preorder deadline for Casey Jones #1 on 8/11/25 (today!) host Brian VanHooker chats with two comic book writers at IDW comics who are launching two upcoming series about two core TMNT characters. Dan Watters is writing the Shredder series, which is hitting shelves in August, while Alex Paknadel is writing the Casey Jones mini-s…

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White Nights (1985) - Propaganda, Boom Boxes & a Flat Top 2:13:32

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Okay, so last week the dancing was…well, it was. This week?? The dancing can only be termed world-class. Did you all know that Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines made a movie about communism and the power of dance? You didn’t? Neither did Paul! OPEN THE SCHOOLS!! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@T…

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166 — Bob Fuentes III: Storyboard Artist on TMNT 1987 & Playmates Toys Sticker Art 56:52

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with animation veteran Bob Fuentes III, who worked on nearly half the episodes of the original 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Here, Fuentes shares his early days in the animation industry working for companies like Marvel, and then what it was like working for Fred Wolf on the TMNT. He also sh…

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Save The Last Dance (2001) - Couch Sex, Basic Rhythm & a 9 PM Audition 2:15:29

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It’s Dance Movie August, y’all, and Paul & Erika are high-kicking it off like a pair of very short Rockettes with a discussion of 2001’s Save The Last Dance! Along the way, they’ll discuss chairs, couches, abandoned furniture stores, and, of course, the proper spelling of “Juilliard.” Lots of EECC-content dead ahead! You can follow That Aged Well o…

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428: ‘Michigan-Starred Fine Dining’, With Louie Mantia 3:05:39

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Special guest Louie Mantia joins the show to talk about Liquid Glass, the various OS 26 updates, and the worrisome state of Apple’s UI design overall. Also: sandwiches. Sponsored by: Quip: A supercharged clipboard manager and text expander for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Notion: The best AI tool for work, with your notes, docs, and projects in one space…

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165 — Will Meugniot: Co-Developer of Would-Be 2001 WB TMNT Cartoon, Storyboards on TMNT 1987 & 2003 1:00:18

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by animation legend Will Meugniot, who details his storyboard work on both the 1987 TMNT series as well as the 2003 series. Meugniot also reveals that he was one of the developers behind the unmade 2001 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon that was planned for WB and he shares what might have been for…

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Batman & Robin (1997) - Gala Invitations, Ice Puns & a Bathhouse 2:16:41

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What better movie for the finale of superhero July than the finale of the original Batman film series? That’s right, Erika and Paul are talking all about Batman & Robin this week! In the process, they discuss the plight of Alfred, the scariest possible ice cream-themed supervillains, and, of course, which modern Batman would be the best in bed! You…

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427: ‘The Shift-2 Crowd’, With Jason Snell 2:12:15

1M ago2:12:15

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Jason Snell returns to the show to talk about the early PC platform rivalries of the 1980s, iOS 26 leaks (and Apple suing YouTuber Jon Prosser), the various Apple OS 26 public betas and the state of Liquid Glass, and more. (Where by “more” I mean a little baseball and keyboard nerdery.) Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off p…

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164 — Frank Simms: Singing voice of Raphael in TMNT: Coming Out of Their Shells 44:59

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Frank Simms, who provided the singing voice of Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells: Simms recalls the recording, including the song "Walk Straight"Sound engineering by Ian Willaims. Follw Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podca…

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Mystery Men (1999) - Underused Actresses, Super Villain Gangs & a Passing Romani Woman 1:59:07

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We’ve got two superhero movies under our collective belts this month…seems like a perfect time for a parody! Paul and Erika take on 1999’s Mystery Men, and given the number of questions they have about it, like “who, what, and why,” it’s aptly titled. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), a…

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163 — Granite Con 2025: September 19-21, 2025 in Manchester, NH 19:49

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Get your tickets now for Granite Con 2025, which runs from September 19 to 21 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton and the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH ( https://www.granitecon.com/ ). In this Turtle Tracks episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Chris Proulx, one of the co-founders of Granite State Comic Con, a must-see destination for fans of the …

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Blade (1998) - Smush Tracks, Serums & a Not Bad-Sounding Apocalypse 2:01:24

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Superhero Month flies on as Erika and Paul move from heroic ninja turtles to heroic ninja vampires! That Aged Well takes on 1998’s Blade, starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson (??!!), Stephen Dorff, and N’Bushe Wright as the undersung Dr. Karen Jenson! Look, is this a movie that always makes the most sense? No. But is it a grand guignol that w…

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Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 4 1:36:12

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Episode 187: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 4 Brian & Sarah are back for a Martin Gore-focused look at "Speak and Spell" as they shine a spotlight on the three middle songs on side 2 of Depeche Mode's 1981 debut. Up till now, this has been the Vince Clarke show; however, with these three tunes, we get the first song written by Martin, the…

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162 — Leif Tilden: Actor inside Donatello Suit in TMNT 1990 & TMNT: The Secret of the Ooze 1:57:00

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In time for the re-release of the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this August 17th and 20th for the film's 35th anniversary, host Brian VanHooker chats with Leif Tilden, the actor inside the Donatello suit in both TMNT (1990) and TMNT: The Secret of the Ooze (1991). The two discuss what it was like for Tilden to stay in those turtle suits fo…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Ooze Origins, Shredder Cabarets & a Ginger Dud 1:59:56

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It’s July and all month That Aged Well is talking superheroes. Kicking it off is the 1990 classic about that lean, green ninja team, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Paul and Erika have a blast going through this movie, with just a few tangents. Maybe more than a few. This is a tangent heavy episode, y’all. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky…

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WaveBack Episode 186: Super Mario Kart 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

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Show Notes For Kris’s pick this month, he chose the Super NES classic Super Mario Kart in celebration of the arrival of Mario Kart World. Useful Links Super Mario Kart Soyo Oka Social Stuff WaveBack Discord Support us on Patreon WaveBack Facebook Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCENT: TMNT 1990 Back in Theaters Nationwide 8/17 & 8/20 2025 from Fathom Entertainment 1:30

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“Cowabunga!” - Turtlemania is Back! - Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Fathom Entertainment, Saga Arts, and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Bringing The ClassicMovie Back to the Big Screen August 17 and 20Rediscover The Iconic Film - Exclusive “Turtles Unmasked” Featurette OffersNever-Before-Seen Footage from the Tu…

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426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith 2:12:15

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Special guest David Smith returns to the show for a developer's perspective look at WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: TRMNL: A hackable e-ink display. Save $15 with code GRUBER. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good. Links: Michael Flarup's mockup for a MacOS 2…

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Physical (Olivia Newton-John) & Freedom! ‘90 (George Michael) - Keds, Supermodels & a Tiled Gym 54:54

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It’s the fifth Monday of the month, so Erika and Paul are doing something a little different…music videos! In celebration of Gay Pride, That Aged Well watches two iconic queer videos: Olivia Newton-John’s Physical and George Michael’s Freedom 90! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Th…

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161 — Douglas De Azevedo: Animation Director on Tales of the TMNT 1:14:08

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Douglas De Azevedo, an animation director on Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is now on Netflix. In their discussion, Douglas takes us deep into how the animation of Tales of the TMNT is produced and how the look of TMNT: Mutant Mayhem was adapted for the small screen.Sound engineerin…

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425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller 1:44:02

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Chance Miller returns to the show to discuss the news and announcements from WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box with code talkshow50off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHe…

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160 - Sue Blu: Voice Director for TMNT 1987 34:35

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This week, host Brian VanHooker welcomes a genuine animation legend onto the Turtle Tracks Podcast, Sue Blu. Having played characters like Arcee in 'Transformers' and Nanny Smurf, Blu moved over to voice direction where she became one of the most prolific voice directors of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Among the many, many shows she's been a part of…

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Emma (1996) - Goop Products, Sibling Chemistry & a Tower Of Artichokes 2:11:32

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We couldn’t get all the way through Period Piece June and NOT do a Jane Austen movie, and we decided on Emma! The one from 1996 starring Gwyneth Paltrow, to be specific…you would not BELIEVE how many versions of Emma are out there for your consumption. Paul and Erika take you through this classic tale of gossip, matchmaking, and true love, with all…

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) - Yearning, Weapons & a Very Angry Girl 1:59:23

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Shooting forward a little less than fifty years from last week’s topic, this week’s film for Period Piece June comes from a little-known director named Ang Lee…Erika and Paul are tackling the martial arts classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! Sometimes, we here at That Aged Well watch a film from our childhoods (that we thought was perfect at the…

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Depeche Mode - Speak & Spell (1981) Part 3 1:48:41

3M ago1:48:41

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Episode 186: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell (1981) Part 3 In this episode, Brian and Sarah resume their look back at Depeche Mode’s debut album. As a reminder, they’re using the US track listing as they talk about the album, but for the songs contained in this episode, the track listing is the same on both sides of the pond. The next songs up for dis…

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424: ‘Live From WWDC 2025’, With Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel 2:06:04

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Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose Tuesday evening, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join me to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2025. Video: This show is available to watch in 4K video on YouTube. 3D video with spatial audio: Exclusively in Sandwich Vision's Theater on Vision Pro, available o…

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159 — Sean Sevestre: Visual Development on TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 54:39

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Sean Sevestre, an artist who was in the visual development department of the 2023 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Sevestre talks about creating the first painted representations of the characters designed by Woodrow White like Superfly, Bebop and Rocksteady and designing the Laird b…

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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1954) - Cabins, Feminist Reading & a Brassy Ginger 2:02:14

3M ago2:02:14

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Okay, so not only a period piece this week, but also a film from way before our usual date range…Paul and Erika are talking about the classic MGM musical Seven Brides For Seven Brothers! Look, anyone who has seen this movie is probably getting on their crash helmets and buckling their seat belts, but…is it possible…your hosts liked this movie? Come…

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Bonus Episode: Colours of Ever - Live at Stone Turtle House Concerts (June 5, 2025) 45:28

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Bonus Episode: Colours of Ever - Live at Stone Turtle House Concerts (June 5, 2025) In our last episode, we mentioned that Brian and his life-long friend Jason would be opening for Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Cowsills/Beach Boys/Smithereens) at Stone Turtle House Concerts in Bucks County, PA. The two Rock/Pop legends (Vicki a…

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158 — Khary Randolph: Artist on TMNT 2003, Turtle Forever & IDW Comics 50:44

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes artist Khary Randolph onto the podcast. Randolph wore several different hats for the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, originally working on licensing art and then on the series and its finale movie, Turtles Forever. Years later he returned to the TMNT via IDW comics working on a variety of pro…

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Dangerous Liaisons (1988) - Deep Dish Pizza, Human Desks & a Catalog of Incompetence 2:13:36

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After a brief Memorial Day break, Erika and Paul are back on their beat and this time they’re talking about Dangerous Liaisons with Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer! While a lot of the conversation is taken up wondering how people could have that much sex while also wearing that much clothing, your hosts also take the time to disc…

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423: ‘Sewing Machine Repair Shop’, With Patrick McGee 1:32:42

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Patrick McGee joins the show to discuss his must-read new book, Apple in China -- one of the best books about Apple anyone has ever written. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Notion: Your notes, docs, and projects in one space. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit…

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422: ‘A Monkey on a Rock’, With Stephen Hackett 2:14:46

3M ago2:14:46

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Stephen Hackett, proprietor of 512 Pixels and co-founder of Relay (purveyor of many fine podcasts), joins the show. Topics include: IO (or if you will, io), the new joint venture of OpenAI and Jony Ive’s LoveFrom; the sheer fantasy of “Made in America” iPhones; and Fortnite’s return to the US App Store. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity pla…

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157 — TurtleCon Burbank, CA - 6/21/2025 - with Julio Galvez 38:09

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Julio Galvez, owner of WE CAN BE HEROES COMICS in Chatsworth, California and founder of COMICS & COCKTAILS, a quarterly event in Burbank, CA. On June 21, 2025, Comics & Cocktails will be themed as TURTLECON 2025 bringing fans together with TMNT creators from the past and future, including Ken Mitchro…

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Point Break (1991) - Skydiving Sequences, Itinerant Surfers & a Pit Bull on a Porch 1:26:00

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Happy Memorial Day, y’all! Please enjoy this re-edited episode from 2019, and hear the birth of That Aged Well’s love affair with Keanu Reeves! You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)! SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT! THAT AGED WELL MERCH! Wanna rate and re…

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Feed Drop: Sex Ed with DB - 13 Going On 30 47:25

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Paul recently got to sit down with Danielle Bezalel from the fantastic Sex Ed with DB podcast to talk all about the Jennifer Garner classic 13 Going On 30! DB and Paul talk about the ethics of age-gap romance when time travel is involved, and why 2000s films were so obsessed with pitting women against each other. Plus: dollhouses, dream jobs, and w…

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Goldfinger (1964) - Rompers, Passion Juice & a Private Pilot 2:12:21

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Where to even begin with Sean Connery’s third outing as James Bond and That Aged Well’s first? Rompers! Moose knuckles! Golf! Nazi gold! Bowler hats! All this, and then a last minute discussion of the Hottest Bond. Buckle up, you’re not ready. You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threa…

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156 — Kyle Wlodgya: Super7 Associate Art Director on 2003 TMNT Line 44:40

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The second of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In this interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through the new 2003 TMNT line by Super7 including wave one of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the recently revealed Wave Two. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST …

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April 2025 Concert Report (Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet) and State of the Podcast 1:19:08

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Episode 185: April 2025 Concert Report (Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet) and State of the Podcast Where have Brian and Sarah been these last few weeks? Well, for one thing, they’ve been to several concerts! They started and ended the month of April by attending amazing performances given by a couple of musical icons—Kylie Minogue and Alison Moyet! The …

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WaveBack Episode 185: Wizards & Warriors 59:33

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Show Notes For Matt’s pick this month, he chose the NES classic Wizards & Warriors. Useful Links Wizards & Warriors David Wise Social Stuff WaveBack Discord Support us on Patreon WaveBack Facebook Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website

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155 — Kyle Wlodgya: Super7 Associate Art Director on Playmates-Inspired TMNT Line 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

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The first of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In his interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through a series-by-series breakdown of the toys highlighting the unique challenges and experiences with each wave. And, he talks about whether we'll ever see Undercover Donatello and Heavy MEtal Raphael…