Best Bryon Kershaw Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 235: Reviewing “Alien: Covenant” (2017, dir. Ridley Scott) Aliens and Androids with Bryon Kershaw 48:52

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In this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Bryon dive into the 2017 film “Alien: Covenant,” the second installment in the 21st-century Alien franchise. Joined by Bryon Kershaw from the “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle Podcast”, the discussion ranges from reflections on David the Android's theological journey, th…

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Ep 238: Ranking All the “Alien” Movies From Best to Worst (1979 - 2024) with Shea Drury 23:22

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In this episode, Shea (of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast), Laura, and Stephen gather to passionately discuss and rank their favorite and least favorite movies from the Alien franchise. From the 1979 original 'Alien' to the more recent 'Alien Romulus,' they dive into the elements that make each film unique. They also touch on the character devel…

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Ep 237: Is “Alien vs. Predator” (2004, dir. Paul W.S. Anderson) Actually Great? 50:46

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In this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura, Stephen, and guest Jason from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast delve into “Alien vs. Predator” (AvP, 2004). They discuss the film's setting in an Antarctic pyramid, the characters including Alexa Woods and Charles Bishop Weyland, the intriguing crossover of iconic extraterrestrial creatures, and …

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Ep. 40: The Night Sow, Chapter Four 1:17:10

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Click HERE to send us a text message! The sun is setting, and our investigators must get to the Lighthouse before the Night Sow is sent out to hunt them down! Julian reveals his dark secret. Doctor Jensen is scared stiff. Tobias is hiding something. You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bon…

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Ep 236: Revisiting “Alien: Resurrection” (1997, dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet) A Forgotten 90s Gem 41:37

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In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura and Stephen, joined by guest Jason from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast, dive into “Alien Resurrection,” (1997) the final entry in the original Ripley quadrilogy. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (“Delicatessen”, “Amelie”) and written by Joss Whedon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Firefly”), the film…

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🎙️Guest Episode🎙️ Mysterious PNW Podcast: “Mysteries in the Sky: The Infamous McMinnville UFO Photos” 54:58

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The Intriguing Case of the McMinnville UFO Photos Laura and Stephen present a crossover episode from the Mysterious PNW podcast, where hosts Jen and Sarah delve into the 1950 McMinnville UFO photographs taken by Evelyn and Paul Trent in Oregon. They explore the history, examine the images, consider expert analyses, and discuss the impact of the pho…

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Ep 234: Deep Dive Into David Fincher’s “Alien 3” (1992) with Special Guest Shea Drury 48:33

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In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura, Stephen, and Shea Drury from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast dive into the third installment of the original Alien series, 'Alien 3.' Directed by David Fincher, 'Alien 3' is known as one of the more controversial films in the franchise. The conversation covers the unique setting of Fury 161, a d…

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Ep. 39: The Night Sow, Chapter Three 1:23:34

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Click HERE to send us a text message! The dead bodies continue to pile up in Crescent Bay! What was Matias thinking sending our investigators here for a vacation?! Tobias has an outsized reaction. Julian has no time for the clergy. Doctor Jensen is trying to herd cats. AND a shocking identity is revealed in our final moments!! You can find exclusiv…

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Ep 233: Deep Dive Into James Cameron's “Aliens” (1986) A Classic Revisited 38:38

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Join hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Shea from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast on Midday Movies as they delve into James Cameron's iconic film 'Aliens.' In this episode, they explore why 'Aliens' is often hailed as one of the best action films in American cinema, discussing its characters, influences, and connections to contemporary film…

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Ep 232: Reviewing “The Peasants” (2023) Poland’s Animated Masterpiece Made Entirely of Oil Paintings 22:39

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Hosts Laura and Stephen delve into the unique Polish animated film 'The Peasants' in their podcast 'Midday Movies.' The innovative film, directed by filmmaking couple Hugh and DK Welchman, is composed of 40,000 oil paintings and based on the 1924 Nobel Prize-winning novel by Wladyslaw Stanislaw Reymont. The film uses six paintings per second to cre…

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The Murder of Maury Miller, Chapter 1 (Patreon Preview!) 1:25:08

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Welcome dear listener to our Patreon debut spectacular! We've been working hard behind-the-scenes to share this new story with you! This one honestly means a lot to me, because it's a folk horror adventure and also the first D&D adventure I ever ran for friends. I hope you enjoy our take on The Murder of Maury …

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Ep 231: Reviewing “Grave of the Fireflies” (1988, Studio Ghibli) and the Filmmaker Who Lived It 27:43

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In this episode of ‘Midday Movies,’ hosts Laura and Stephen discuss Studio Ghibli's emotionally potent film ‘Grave of the Fireflies,’ directed by Isao Takahata and based on the acclaimed book of the same name. The film tells the harrowing tale of two children, Seita (voiced by Tsutomu Tatsumi) and Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi), struggling to survive in…

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🎙️Guest Episode🎙️Dark History: “Resonance of Dunkirk: The Heroes Left Behind” 26:50

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Today we’re hosting an episode by our friend and fellow Umbrella Podcast Collective member, Rob Bradley’s “Dark History” Podcast! As the stocky and robustly built man determinedly strode into the Houses of Parliament on June 4th, 1940, an unusual hush fell over the chamber. Front and backbenchers alike waited with bated breath as his piercing blue …

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Ep. 38: The Night Sow, Chapter Two 1:21:24

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Julian and Doctor Lucius's Christmas vacation goes very awry. You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! https://www.bonfire.com/store/spirits-and-monsters-of-old-seattle/ Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcam…

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Ep 230: Reviewing “In The Mood For Love” (2000) Wong Kar-Wai’s Masterpiece on its 25th Anniversary 24:18

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Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wong Kar-Wai’s masterpiece of doomed romance, “In the Mood for Love” (2000). An instant classic following its premiere at Cannes, “In the Mood for Love” is the story of Mrs. Chan (Maggie Cheung) and Mr. Chow (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), two married Hong Kong residents in the early 1960s whose spouses are h…

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🎙️Guest Episode🎙️ Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: “Geronimo! The Beaver Drop of Idaho” 28:23

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Today we’re hosting an episode by our friends and fellow Umbrella Podcast Collective members, “History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes.” Enjoy! What do you do when beavers become a problem? If you're Idaho in the 1940s—you toss 'em out of airplanes, obviously. In one of the most bizarre (and oddly effective) wildlife relocation plans in American h…

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Ep 229: Reviewing “Prometheus” (2012) with Kevin Ryan of the “Tyrant in Training” Podcast 38:54

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Today we’re discussing the 1st installment of the “Alien” franchise to release in the 21st century, “Prometheus.” We are joined in this analysis by Kevin Ryan (@kevryanperson), host of the “Tyrant in Training” podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4POuXgP73XZkA2hKnPHgGs) (@tyrantpodcast), a weekly series where guest comedians and podcasters come o…

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The Lost Mountain and Other Sagas Crossover Episode! 1:25:22

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Hello dear listener! I am SO excited to share this special surprise off-week bonus episode! During today's special bonus episode, I chat with Ellinor DiLorenzo, host of the Lost Mountain and Other Sagas podcast about Vaesen, what inspired her show and where things are going next on their brand new season. If yo…

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Ep 228: Reviewing “Another Simple Favor” (2025, dir. Paul Feig) Another Stylish Murder Mystery 23:09

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Today we’re discussing the sequel to the 2018 cult classic, “A Simple Favor,” namely, “Another Simple Favor” (2025). Once again directed by Paul Feig — “the nicest guy in Hollywood” — but this time, instead of taking us through a high-tone suburban noir, we are taken on an international adventure in Capri — where Emily (Blake Lively) is having the …

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Ep. 37: The Night Sow, Chapter One 1:29:05

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Enjoying a gift from the Library, Doctor Jensen and Julian take a vacation to the town of Crescent Bay. Of course, where our investigators go, the supernatural is rarely far behind. What terrors await them in the dark and snowy nights? You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at ou…

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Ep 227: Reviewing “Alien” (1979) with Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits & Monsters of Old Seattle” 40:54

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Today we are discussing the iconic 1979 sci-fi masterpiece “Alien” and we are joined by game master Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle” (https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/) — an actual play RPG podcast that takes place in a supernatural 1800s Seattle, WA. Here we will be talking about the unique atmospheric horror, the cinematic…

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Ep 226: All About “You” (Netflix series, 2025) 32:38

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Today we’re discussing the final season finale of the critically acclaimed and audience-obsessed Netflix series, “You” (2018-2025). Starring Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, lover of literature, women, and murder, “You” is a romantic crime drama that has occupied the rarefied worlds of New York society, Los Angeles elites, Silicon Valley technocrats, …

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Ep 225: Reviewing “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki) 35:36

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Today we’re discussing a film that has been widely requested by listeners, “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki). A Godzilla movie that is also a historical drama, “Godzilla Minus One” follows a Japanese kamikaze soldier (Ryûnosuke Kamiki) plagued by survivor’s guilt and attempting to rebuild a life in the rubble of World War 2 Japan. …

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Ep 224: Reviewing “Until Dawn” (2025) the Film, the Video Game, and the Wendigo Folklore 25:55

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Today we’re discussing the PlayStation video game-turned-film from the team that brought you the Annabelle series, “Until Dawn” (2025, dir. David F. Sandberg). Utilizing time loops and folkloric horror tropes, “Until Dawn” follows a group of five friends on a road trip to find one friend’s missing sister. When a storm traps them in the spooky Welco…

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Ep. 36: Interlude VI - Christmas 1:30:22

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Click HERE to send us a text message! After a stressful and emotional mystery, our investigators get into the spirit of the holiday season! Sofie steps away. Julian waxes poetic. Doctor Jensen gets the greatest gift of all - to see his enemies driven before him. You can find exclusive Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle merchandise at our store! ht…

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Ep 223: Reviewing “Black Mirror” (Netflix, 2025) An Episode-By-Episode Guide to Season 7 26:06

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Today we are discussing the new 6-episode season of “Black Mirror” (Netflix series, Season 7). Charlie Brooker’s masterpiece anthology of dystopian technology returns with episodes “Common People,” “Bete Noire,” “Hotel Reverie,” “Plaything,” “Eulogy,” and “USS Callister: Into Infinity.” We’re sharing episode-by-episode takeaways— which are easy wat…

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Ep 222: Reviewing “Sinners” (2025) Delta Blues, Jim Crow, and Vampires 36:27

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Today we are discussing the recently released horror-musical extravaganza, “Sinners” (2025). Written and directed by the acclaimed Ryan Coogler and starring not one but two Michael B Jordans as twins (Smoke & Stack) returning to their Mississippi hometown after years of working in Chicago with Al Capone. This is 1932 in the Mississippi Delta and th…

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Ep 221: “One of Them Days” (2025) is a Buddy Comedy in the Tradition of “Friday” (1995) 21:17

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the 2025 buddy comedy made in the vein of classic comedies like “Friday” — namely, “One of Them Days” (now streaming on Netflix). Starring Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends who must scrounge together rent money by the end of the day as well as make it to a life-changing interview for one…

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Ep 220: “A Minecraft Movie” (2025) is the Video Game Film that Broke TikTok & Box Office Records 26:40

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the wildly successful and influential, “A Minecraft Movie” (2025). Based on the best-selling game of all time and starring cultural icons Jack Black and Jason Mamoa, this movie has connected to adolescent audiences in a fashion that is both TikTok viral and unquestionably sincere. Here we …

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Ep. 35: Broken Bindings, Chapter Seven 1:31:22

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Our investigations come face-to-face with the terrifying Brook Horse, and need to try a desperate plan to survive. But will summoning up a second vaesen save them or doom them...? Guest Starring Mark Meer, voice actor for Commander Shepard from Mass Effect and the Keeper of Arcane Lore on Graveyards of Arkham! …

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Ep 219: Reviewing “Adolescence” (Netflix, 2025) and the Powder Keg of Puberty, School & Social Media 37:00

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Netflix top-watched limited series, “Adolescence” (2025). Following the fallout of a shocking adolescent crime, audiences are taken through police procedures, educational institutions, and telling family dynamics that generate a pressure cooker around early adolescence. A brilliant exa…

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Mini Ep 4: “Marvel Rivals” (Video Game Review) 6:03

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES On today’s special mini episode we’re discussing the Marvel video game, “Marvel Rivals” — a free-to-player shooter game that is available on all platforms. We talk characters, mechanics, and whether the Hulk can be killed, and by whom. Spend a few minutes with us and the Overwatch-style video game that seems to …

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Ep 218: “Severance” (Apple TV, 2025) Innies, Outies, and Lumon’s Alternate Office Universe 25:56

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Apple TV series and cultural phenomenon, “Severance” (2022-2025). Directed by Ben Stiller and having just completed its second season run, “Severance” is a mind-bendy TV thriller that follows a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and pe…

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Mini Ep 3: “Don't Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever” (Netflix Doc, 2025) 8:57

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re presenting you with another Midday Mini! Here, we discuss the quixotic quest of tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, a man obsessed with reversing his biological age. Founder of Braintree and Blueprint, this former Mormon is heading a health-obsessed cult that champions untested methods of extending human…

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Ep. 34: Broken Bindings, Chapter Six 1:05:00

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Everything is coming together at last, and the scope of what's happening at Baldwin Farm comes into focus. Listen to our friends from the Rainbow Dice Club and find them on their social links are https://linktr.ee/rainbowdiceclub A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfa…

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Ep 217: “Snow White” and the Two Philosophies of Power (Disney, 2025) 25:47

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Disney live-action remake of the first Disney full-length feature, “Snow White” (2025). Directed by Marc Webb and starring Rachel Zegler alongside Gal Gadot, this modern “Snow White” contains original music, plot updates, and the compelling battle of philosophies between our stalwart p…

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Ep 216: “A Complete Unknown” (2024) Exploring Personal and Political Tumult Thru 1960’s Folk Music 27:06

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the 2024 Oscar-nominated biopic, “A Complete Unknown.” In it, Bob Dylan is played by Timothee Chalamet as we chart the early rise of Dylan’s career in 1960s New York. An extraordinary time capsule of Cold War highlights, social justice movements, and the American folk music scene, “A Compl…

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Ep 215: “The White Lotus” (2025) Mike White’s Playground of Champagne Problems and Murder🥂 31:12

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing prestige television series, “The White Lotus” (season 3, 2025). Created, written, and directed by the incomparable Mike White, “White Lotus” is on its third season, with its third collection of luxury vacationers, who have more than a third of life-shattering drama. Taking place in the Tha…

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Ep 214: “Mickey 17” (2025, Dir. Bong Joon Ho) Satirical Space Colonization in a Near-Future Dystopia 33:04

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the new sci-fi satire from famed “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho, “Mickey 17” (2025). Based on the 2022 book, “Mickey7,” this film imagines a future where human printing and consciousness-uploading technology has created a class of worker known as “expendable” — someone who can die and be…

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Ep. 33: Broken Bindings, Chapter Five 54:33

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Our investigators wander the mists, and we come face-to-face with the terrifying Brook Horse. Doctor Jensen gets dunked on. Sofie/Aryn cusses out the Gamemaster (again). Julian horses around. A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! Yo…

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Ep 213: “Black Bag” (2025) is a Sexy Spy Thriller from Hollywood Legend Steven Soderbergh 27:18

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the new romantic spy thriller, “Black Bag” (2025). Directed by industry legend Steven Soderbergh, written by industry legend David Koepp, and starring industry legends Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, this story of married high-level British spies set at odds is brilliant, exciting, …

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Ep 212: “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025, MCU, ft. Anthony Mackie) 24:14

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the latest addition to the Marvel Captain America franchise, “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025). Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, has now fully accepted the mantle of Captain America and is out fighting for us in the middle of an international incident. We have a new president,…

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Ep 211: “Flow” (2024) is the Animated Film that Won Latvia Its 1st Oscar (Dir. Gints Zilbalodis) 21:21

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Oscar-winning animated film, “Flow” (2025). Directed by young Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, this multinational movie brought together animators from Latvia, Belgium, and France, was completed entirely in the free-to-use 3D modeling software Blender, and shipped only a few days be…

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Midday Mini Ep 2: “Hot Frosty” (Netflix, 2024) is a Pillar of the Community (Dir. Jerry Ciccoritti) 7:20

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re presenting you with another Midday Mini! Please enjoy a super-short, super-fun conversation about “Hot Frosty” — a Hallmark-style Netflix movie with great things to teach you about being a pillar of your community. This movie stars Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Chrishell Stausse, Jo Lo Truglio, and…

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Ep. 32: Broken Bindings, Chapter Four 1:28:27

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Click HERE to send us a text message! What is the number ONE rule of RPGs? Don't split the party. What happens? They split the party. Doctor Jensen frightens a priest. Sofie gets loonie. Julian makes some new friends and meets a fan. A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc…

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Ep 210: “The Monkey” (2025) and Its Stephen King Origins (Wri/Dir Osgood Perkins) 24:09

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the latest release by horror film auteur, Osgood Perkins, namely “The Monkey” (2025). Starring Theo James as twin brothers haunted by a malicious toy monkey and based on a Stephen King short story of the same name, “The Monkey” tells a tale spanning two generations of fatherless boys. With…

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Midday Mini Ep 1: “Companion” (2025, Dir. Drew Hancock) 5:24

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re sharing a Midday Mini! That means a super-short, super-fun discussion of our key takeaways from the romance-themed thriller, “Companion” (2025). This film stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen, and Rupert Friend. It was written and directed by Drew Hancock, whose p…

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Ep 209: “The Brutalist” (2024) Examines Immigrant Experience and the American Dream (Dir. Corbet) 32:51

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Oscar Best Picture nominee, “The Brutalist” (2024). Written and directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist” narrativizes the disorienting and hostile experience of a Jewish immigrant escaping the cataclysm of World War II. In some ways friendly and hospitable, b…

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Ep 208: “Nickel Boys” (2024) the Reformatory, Sentient POV & the Jim Crow South (Dir. RaMell Ross) 27:19

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re talking about Oscar Best Picture nominee, “Nickel Boys” (2024). Adapted from the 2019 Colson Whitehead novel of the same name and based on the experiences of students at the real-life Dozier School for Boys in Florida, this film shows us the Jim Crow era South literally through the eyes of our protag…

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Ep. 31: Broken Bindings, Chapter Three 1:27:25

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Click HERE to send us a text message! Poison, panic and corpses are all piling up at Baldwin Farm! Sofie keels over dead. Doctor Jensen makes a friend. Julian has had it with these mother-f'in bodies on these mother-f'in mysteries! A huge shoutout to the amazing Autumn Orange for letting us use the songs "Nightfall" and "Ravenous" during this arc! …