Best Unmade Podcasts (2025)

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752. UNMADE STAR TREK III: TREKS NOT TAKEN w/ JOHN & MARIA TENUTO 1:20:13

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE) & ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class) prove they haven't had enough of you as they take another deep dive into the world of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK as they welcome authors JOHN & MA…

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168: Funerals for Dead Podcasts 50:16

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Tim and Brady discuss an ascent of Ben Nevis, napping, a Déjà vu Spoon of the Week, and commemorating defunct podcasts. Today’s accompanying Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/139402465 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/ C…

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The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part II 34:12

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Development Hell is BACK from the UK, and we've got some dark secrets to share - exclusively - with Dread Podcast Network listeners! Are you looking to discover the future of the horror genre? Then tune into Dread Central's Development Hell podcast, starting this week, for two special episodes all about the very best new horror films to screen out …

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And then there were three – the presidential candidates set off on the campaign trail 39:54

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Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin got their campaigns into full swing this week as they got out and about to meet voters and give their pitch ahead of voting day on October 25th. And while Connolly made headlines this week when she told a fire…

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Maria Steen falls at the final hurdle 37:32

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Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh to talk about how independent candidate Maria Steen came close but ultimately failed to secure a nomination to run for the presidency. Why did the coalition that supported her take so long to decisively swing behind her? And what does it mean for the race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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What our 'Charlie versus Garret' series got wrong - with Eoin O'Malley 49:59

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Last year The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast released a three-part series looking back at the political rivalry between Charles Haughey and Garret Fitzgerald. That series helped to inspire DCU’s Eoin O’Malley as he set out to write a book on the same subject. Eoin talks to Hugh and Pat about the two men and what he wanted to add to the story: …

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Can Sheridan or Steen get a presidential nomination over the line? 54:25

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Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: The nomination process for presidential candidates rumbles on. At the time of recording independent Gareth Sheridan has the best chance, needing two more local councils to back him. A report today looking at Sheridan’s business partner’s links with Russia may no…

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TREK POLITICS w/ MARY L. TRUMP, MARY MCDONNELL, RONALD D. MOORE, BOB CESCA, TIM RUSS, CHASE MASTERSON & MICHAEL SUSSMAN (BONUS) 1:16:47

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THIS VOYAGE, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission) welcomes an all-star panel to the show as they explore how the best sci-fi helps explore living in a political universe in STAR TREK, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, FOR ALL MANKIND and ANDOR. Joining Altman is a reamarkable group of pundits including author and podcaster MARY L. TRUMP (T…

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751. IS THREE THE CHARM FOR STRANGE NEW WORLDS? w/ GABRIELLE STANTON, KAY REINDL & ZAZIE SALES 1:32:06

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are once again joined by show…

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Charlie Kirk: A conservative's view on the fallout from a momentous crime 44:01

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Hugh talks to Michael Brendan Dougherty, senior writer at National Review, about the murder of right wing activist and Christian nationalist Charlie Kirk and the vociferous reaction that has exposed and deepened America's political divides. Michael talks about Kirk's significant influence on young conservatives, the media's portrayal of Kirk before…

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Leo Varadkar speaks his mind on reunification, Covid, Eoghan Murphy and Phil Hogan 1:00:48

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Leo Varadkar's new memoir promises readers an insight into what the former taoiseach really thought about the monumental events - Covid, Brexit, the housing crisis - that he was centrally involved in. He talks to Hugh Linehan and Irish Times Britain and Ireland editor Mark Hennessy about the book and his life and times in politics. He explains why …

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315D78. Giancarlo Esposito (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 1:03:15

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by the incomparable GI…

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Charlie Kirk shooting another example of escalating political violence in US 51:15

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Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The assassination of the conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk on stage at a college campus in Utah on Wednesday is the latest chapter in America’s increasingly toxic political climate. A Donald Trump loyalist, Kirk was instrumental in mobilising yo…

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750. SPACE: 1999 50th CELEBRATION w/ BARBARA BAIN & NICK TATE 1:19:53

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THIS EPISODE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Gerry & Sylvia Anderson sci-fi classic, SPACE: 1999 with Dr. Helena Russell a…

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Kelleher's rousing speech isn't enough to overcome Micheál's man 43:07

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The run-in to October’s presidential election continues to pick up pace this week with the selection of Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil’s nominee. Jack Horgan-Jones brings us behind the scenes at Fianna Fáil’s special meeting where members had to choose between newcomer Gavin and party stalwart Billy Kelleher. Could the manoeuvring that took place around …

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167: Wife Versus Co-Host (with Matt Whitman) 1:18:40

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Tim and Brady are joined by Matt Whitman. Who knows him better, his wife or his podcast co-host? Plus some podcast ideas from Matt himself. Catch the Tim and Brady version (with their wives) here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/138484227 Special thanks to Camilla and Destin for helping out with this episode. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patr…

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Fantastic Four 1994: Cast & Director Q&A at CineFile 1:26:54

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https://www.patreon.com/superherosyskBen interviewed the cast and director of Fantastic Four 1994 at CineFile Video on July 22, 2025. We discussed how the actors were brought back to cameo in Fantastic Four First Steps and how the unreleased movie gets honored in the MCU version!Check out our friends at CineFile here: https://www.cinefilevideo.com/…

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Starmer's Labour in disarray as the UK's divisions deepen 39:42

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Keir Starmer's Labour government seems to be in big trouble, with opinion polls suggesting the possibility of a dramatic reshaping of British electoral politics in favour of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. The resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner last week has shown yet more Labour weakness for Farage to eagerly exploit. It's all happening …

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It’s all systems go for this presidential election 52:23

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Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · With polling day expected to be October 24th, nominations are now open for the office of president and to close on September 24th. Another date to keep in mind is next Tuesday September 9th which will see a vote among Fianna Fáil’s 71-strong parliamentary party…

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The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part I 23:27

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Development Hell is BACK from the UK, and we've got some dark secrets to share - exclusively - with Dread Podcast Network listeners! Are you looking to discover the future of the horror genre? Then tune into Dread Central's Development Hell podcast, starting this week, for two special episodes all about the very best new horror films to screen out …

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749. TREKS NOT TAKEN: UNMADE TOS EPISODES w/ DAVID TILOTTA, BEN ROBINSON & THE BROTHERS TIPTON 1:22:10

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined for the first of their TREKS NOT TAKEN series by author DAVID TILOTTA (author, Star Trek: Lost Scenes), BEN ROBINSO…

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The broken UN, and Ireland's role: 'There's cynicism among member states towards our so-called neutrality' 41:38

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The absence of a coherent international response to the crises in Gaza and Ukraine has raised questions about what used to be called the international rules-based order. Does it still exist at all, or has the reality of raw military and economic power trumped every other consideration? Against that backdrop, what role, if any, does the United Natio…

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314D78. Jeremy Renner (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 54:18

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by Hawkeye himself, th…

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Does the Presidency matter? Live at Electric Picnic 35:20

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Today we bring you a recording of a live episode that took place yesterday in the Mindfield area of Electric Picnic. Hugh talked to Ellen Coyne, Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy about the meaning of the presidency, the prospects of all the potential candidates and the political calculations being made by the big parties as the race begins. Thanks to…

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Does Jim Gavin have what it takes for a presidential campaign? 43:20

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Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · It seems highly likely that former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin has the blessing of Taoiseach Micheál Martin to seek a nomination to contest the presidential election for Fianna Fáil. Cork MEP Billy Kelleher is also seeking support for a nomination throug…

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748. ALL HANDS ON LOWER DECKS w/ MIKE MCMAHAN, TAWNY NEWSOME, BRAD WINTERS & CHRIS WESTALKE 1:15:03

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) pay a visit to the LOWER DECKS with showrunner/creator MIKE MCMAHAN, producer BRAD WINTERS, composer CHRIS WESTLAKE and specia…

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Are we still living in De Valera's Ireland? 46:26

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Éamon De Valera died on August 29th, 1975. Fifty years on, the Ireland of today would hardly be recognisable to the revolutionary leader, taoiseach and president who famously extolled the simple virtues, comely maidens and frugal comforts of the traditional Ireland he wished to see. But in many ways, argues Irish Times reporter and historian Ronan …

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Heather Humphreys is the likely Fine Gael candidate, but Fianna Fáil are yet to show their hand in this presidential race 36:56

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Harry McGee and Ellen Coyne look back on the week in politics: · The presidential race is the only show in town with Fine Gael recovering remarkably well from the news last week that Mairead McGuinness was dropping out for health reasons. Within days of that bombshell, Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly emerged as rivals for the party candidacy, but …

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Special: A Quiz About Our Own Podcast 1:07:39

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We mark our eight-year anniversary with Tim and Brady being quizzed by Colonel Katrina, with questions submitted by listeners. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/ Catch the podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcast …

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747. YESTERDAY'S ENTERPRISE - 35th ANNIVERSARY w/ RONALD D. MOORE, BRANNON BRAGA, DENISE CROSBY & DAVID LIVINGSTON 1:31:43

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) revisit one of TNG's greatest episodes for the 35th Anniversary of YESTERDAY'S ENTERPRISE with writer/producers RONALD D. MOOR…

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9. 101 GREATEST TREK CHARACTERS EVER HOLIDAY SPECIAL (#7 - #1) 2:42:25

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THIS VOYAGE, IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN as the Treksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians) and DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Director's Edition) deliver the grand finale of our super-sized holiday special!!! This year, we celebrate THE 101 GREATE…

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101 GREATEST SCI-FI EPISODES EVER HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Eps. 50 - 26) 2:17:01

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OUR SPECTACULAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL CONTINUES.... The third annual INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS HOLIDAY SPECIAL countdown continues with episodes 50 - 24 as we continue our special super-sized four-part look at the 101 GREATEST SCI-FI & FANTASY EPISODES OF ALL-TIME!!! Join us as the Treksperts are joined by ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer/producer, Black Sails, Frin…

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Ukraine: Possibility and peril as Trump pushes for Putin-Zelenskiy meeting 44:24

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed Monday’s summit at the White House with US president Donald Trump as a “major step forward” towards ending Europe’s deadliest conflict in 80 years and towards setting up a trilateral meeting with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and Trump in the coming weeks. The meeting, attended by European leader…

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Crash, part three: Ireland hits rock bottom and politics changes forever 42:18

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Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan bring the story of Brian Cowen’s ill-fated 2008-2011 government to its conclusion. Following Cowen’s embarrassing appearance on Morning Ireland in late 2010, many in the country and within his own party gave up on him. For Cowen and Fianna Fáil, the writing was on the wall. But first, the country’s worsening fiscal situat…

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McGuinness's shock withdrawal throws the presidential race wide open 47:40

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The surprise withdrawal from the presidential election race of Fine Gael candidate Mairead McGuinness on health grounds has introduced even more uncertainty to an already unpredictable contest. On today's podcast Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to assess the state of the campaign. Who will Fine Gael choose to replace McGuinness on their ti…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Discovery of Wonderful Things 32:40

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Tim and Brady discuss an unexpected discovery at Mrs Hein’s house - and a potential international incident with the Dutch authorities. See pictures of the objects here - https://www.unmade.fm/pictures-for-emergency-episode-spoons Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://…

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746. STLV2025: TREK TO VEGAS RECAP - VIVA LAS VEGAS EDITION! 1:18:05

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) revisit five incredible days of their mission to Horatius, er, Vegas, where they produced four days of extraordinary panels on…

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Crash, part two: austerity bites and Cowen’s Morning Ireland humiliation 58:29

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In part two of a three-part series on Brian Cowen’s ill-fated 2008-2011 government, Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan continue the story. After the fateful 2008 decision to bail out Ireland’s banks, Cowen and his Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan spent the next year struggling to shore up Ireland’s worsening finances. Throughout 2009 and 2010 the mood in…

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Crash, part one: Brian Cowen and the unravelling of Ireland 52:35

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Brian Cowen became Taoiseach in 2008, just as Ireland’s economy was going into free-fall. For the next three years he struggled to lead the country through some of its darkest days, with public opinion quickly souring against him and Fianna Fáil. In a new three-part series from The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast, Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy loo…

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166: One Word Per Week 55:04

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Tim and Brady discuss a glacially slow podcast, things used to judge people, and the winners of the inaugural Brady Haran and Tim Hein Medals. Go to Patreon to see some bonus videos and extra material - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Here’s Tim opening a box and seeing the medal in ‘real life’ for the first time - https://www.patreon.com/posts/13…

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Is Dublin one of the most dangerous cities in Europe? No. 47:23

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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · Fox News and its standard of journalism were highlighted during an episode of The Will Cain Show this week that featured media commentator and author Douglas Murray talking about open borders migration. During the segment Murray claimed Dublin had gone from being on…

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Interview with Batman Resurrection Author John Jackson Miller & GalaxyCon Recap 1:07:01

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Alex interviews author John Jackson Miller to discuss Batman Resurrection's influences and the evolution of Michael Keaton's Batsuit through Resurrection and the upcoming Batman Revolution. Then Alex recaps his GalaxyCon experience!For the rest of the interview, check it out on Alex's Night of the Batmen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q7WdeSm5i4…

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0161: Direction Perfection? 1:22:44

2M ago1:22:44

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How has fandom reacted to the appointment of Denis Villeneuve? Seemingly out of nowhere, Amazon MGM Studios announced Denis Villeneuve as the director of the next James Bond film (we're calling it Bond 26 until told otherwise) in late June. How has fandom reacted to the appointment and what are the expectations of what he can or will bring to reboo…

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745. TREKSPERTS LIVE @COMIC-CON w/ ROBERT MEYER BURNETT, ISAAC ALTMAN & CADEN MILLER 49:39

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined LIVE AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON by ROBERT MEYER BURNETT (The Burnettwork) and the co-hosts of The Kid Stays In The Podc…