Best Christopher Bean Podcasts (2026)

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Cold War Britain (2025 Book) Part Two with Author Fraser McCallum 56:17

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Sean and Fraser McCallum, Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, continue their Cold War discussion. Our Guest: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and th…

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Cold War Britain (2025 Book) Part One with Author Fraser McCallum 1:00:19

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'Keep a hold of those 99 balloons, tear down this wall Mr Gorbachev and make a shelter of your internal doors, we're diving into the Cold War in Britain'. Sean is joined by Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, Fraser McCallum. A two-hour exploration of the Cold War from a purely British st…

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Ep. 147: DAMNation 39:00

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It's part one of our "cussing" episodes, as we start with the PG version -- the best songs that prominently feature the word "Damn."

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Episode 217 - Simba and the Rag Dolls 53:55

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We go into the last show of 2025 with Raiders chat, Ken and Bean, a Die Hard tangent, awkward commercial placement, moving during Christmas, Milana Vayntrub, Eddie on donkey, fire teeth, and the infamous stage fall!

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A Christmas Pageant 50:17

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Looking back on some Christmas-related memories at the Slide Bar in Fullerton, and the top 10's of 2014!

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Taylor Momsen? 56:54

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The classic debate over Christmas songs just in time for the end of Whamaggedon.

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The Holiday (2006) Christmas Special with Clayton & Shawn from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' 1:29:29

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A classic episode as Sean, Clayton and Shawn dive into one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time: The Holiday (2006). Eyelid kissing, across-the-pond relationships and characters 'so English it hurts' combine to make this episode unmissable. Sean takes some time to teach Clayton and Shawn some chocolate-based English phrases. Who moved wh…

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Defend It Yourself 26: Rocky IV (1985) with Dr. Erica Canela 1:02:29

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This [film] is 87 minutes of awesome, pure awesome! My Love for this film is so strong! Doctor Erica Canela joins Sean to discuss nothing to do with history. Opting for something completely different, Erica guests to defend the incredibly montage-filled Rocky IV (1985). Chapters: 0:04 Introduction to Rocky IV 4:49 The Essence of Rocky IV 30:24 The …

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Episode 216 - A square signal 59:25

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Swallowing teeth, Kevin and Bean on TV, high winds in Seattle, losing Whamageddon, Wolfman Jack, bidet chat, Bean's alarm and the HALL OF FAME!!!!!!!!!!

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Episode 215 - A slice of nice mice 1:10:50

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Steve playing it, Dalai Lama gummy bears, giving kids umbrellas, Redemption Edwin, the Addams family marathon, Kate Beckinsale's eggs, a giant piece of talking cheese???

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The War Game (1966 BBC Pseudo-Documentary Film) with co-host Sarah 1:21:10

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'The blast wave from a thermonuclear weapon has been likened to an enormous door, slamming in the depths of hell' -Narrator, The War Game. Sean and Sarah go from very silly (Sean has been eating too many Brandy-infused Mince Pies) to incredibly serious whilst discussing one of the most harrowing films they've ever seen: The 1966 BBC Nuclear War pse…

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Ep. 146: MTM Fight Night – Bread vs. Air Supply 27:10

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It's about as soft and mellow as we can get... and we love it. And you're gonna too, as softies Bread and Air Supply face off in the MTM ring for a five round featherweight bout.

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Ep. 145: MTM Fight Night – Little River Band vs. America 30:20

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It's time for some soft 70's, with a light sprinkling of early 80's. America is stepping into the MTM ring to face off against LRB in a five round middleweight bout.

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Titanic: Answers from the Abyss (1999 TV Documentary) with Ryan 'The Dalek Man' Wade 1:34:35

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What do you get when two Titanic enthusiasts get together to geek out over one of the staples of 1990's Titanic documentary: Answers from the Abyss (1999)? You get nerdy chaos. Sean is joined by Ryan 'The Dalek Man' Wade this time around. Ryan brings his insight into the documentary, the Titanic disaster and lesson learned from the tragedy... when …

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Ep. 144: "GUI-tar!" 1:00:21

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It's time for a mix tape of iconic opening guitar riffs! These are the songs that open with only a guitar riff and you know the song immediately. We picked the best so kick back around the fire and get ready to shred, MTM style!

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Episode 214 - Rock isn't dead 1:12:55

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Mrs. Doubtfire, new boss Troy Cocklin, line outrage, killing the Butterball call, math problems, tranq dart Kevin, poor Brooke Shields, and another hard game gone wrong!

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'The Dilemma of German Actors since 1945' (2025 Zeitgeist Article) with Historian, Author and Journalist Katja Hoyer and co-host Sarah 1:05:11

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Katja Hoyer, German-British Historian, Author and Journalist joins Sean and Sarah to discuss the dilemma facing German actors since 1945: whether to take Nazi roles or not. They examine 'memory politics' of the Second World War, the stereotypical Nazi portrayal seen in Hollywood over the years such as Wolf Kahler, through to modern German actors li…

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Episode 213 - Tonight tonight 1:12:06

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A Rainn Wilson update, a girlfriend in your 40's, stealing inventions, Almost Acoustic memories, Edwin gets stumped, un-birthdays, and Kevin notices nothing!

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Missak aka Intern Brows 38:21

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The inspiration for Brow Down talks his origins with Petros, the Armenian Comedian, Ozzy's rider, and his connections with Loveline! Follow Missak on Instagram!

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Preview It Yourself 10: Christopher Nolan's Odyssey (2026) with co-host Sarah 26:57

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Preview It Yourself Returns! Sean and Sarah watch what Sean thought was the teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey (2026), before discussing his filmography. It turned out to be a concept trailer. Never mind. Do you enjoy Nolan's films or endure them? Chapters: 0:07 Introduction to Odyssey Trailer 0:27 Thoughts on Matt Damon 2:03 Concerns A…

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Episode 212 - Detective Harry Hole 1:17:35

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Buckshots in eyes, Momma Mugs goes back and forth, Ralph's rattle, Wet Leg, Taylor rage, Facetiming with a dog, and kids are stupid!

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October Sky (1999) with Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast' 1:44:04

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Luke from 'Howdy Beans' has never seen 'October Sky' (1999). Sean wasn't having it. Chapters: 0:04 Hey Luke, where's my sigh? 2:03 Housekeeping and Positivity 3:29 Trivia About October Sky 5:18 Introducing Homer Hickam 11:11 The Influence of Sputnik 27:01 The Role of Education 33:25 The Father-Son Dynamic 38:09 Understanding Each Other 44:29 The Ro…

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Episode 211 - Stocktales 1:13:39

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Our personal lord and savior Kevin Stockdale joins the boys to talk King-sized candy, the animals on the wheel that never got featured, the end of baseball, Eddie’s proposal, and Daylight Savingssssss!

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Ep318 McMansion & Wife, The King Of Nice & Carl Carlson Rides Again (Guests: BT & Danny) 2:55:45

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The Simpsons Index is going on an indefinite hiatus. We thank all of our listeners, heroes & guests for all the support over the years. We get into full details about why at the 2 hour mark, but first, we still have 3 last bits of reviewing business to do… Elliot Jay O’Neill, BT Calloway & Danny Rosewell review; S.35 E.3 “McMansion & Wife” S.34 E.4…

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The 6th All Bonus Scenes Super Special 2:02:04

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This is a compilation of all the bonus scenes from Ep201 - Ep317 This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Teresa // David James Young // Paul Walsh You too can be…

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Ep. 143: MTM Fight Night – P!nk vs. Lady Gaga 20:39

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This is a ladies' cruiserweight battle between P!nk and Lady Gaga... one of the more even matchups we've had in the ring. Both with extensive catalogs filled with both energy and ballad hits from the early 2000s and 2010s.

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Ep. 142: MTM Fight Night – Richard Marx vs. Christopher Cross 25:04

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It's two soft dudes who had some big hits in the 80's. A few mildly upbeat tunes and some super soft killer ballads from Richard Marx and Christopher Cross. They square off in a five-round middleweight bout.

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Alien 3 (1992), Alien Resurrection (1997) & Alien Romulus (2024) with Paul from 'History Rage' 1:12:42

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In Space No-One Can Hear You Rage, or Argue Like Hell! Paul from 'History Rage' returns to continue the Alien series, with Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997) and Alien: Romulus (2024). Will Sean and Paul agree on anything in this one? Listen in to find out... Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself 26:03 The Flaws of Alien 3 (1992) 26:…

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Peanut Butter Jelly Time! 16:46

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An instant request and more in the series of Kevin and Bean insulting celebs!

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Ep317 The Tell-Tale Pants (Guests: Paul from One Good Thing & Christopher from Role To Cast) 1:29:44

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Paul Salt & Christopher Bond to review; S.35 E.16 “The Tell-Tale Pants” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Te…

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Ep. 141: The One That Got Away 1:03:01

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We're taking one of our favorite past episodes, "Mopey Breakup Songs," and spinning it off to a whole new level. This mix tape is going to be a massive to tribute to... the ONE. You know what we mean... the one that got away. All the best songs that are not just about a broken heart, but specifically crooning about that one love of your life, that …

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'A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls' (2025 Book) with Author Fiona Dowell and co-host Sarah 1:03:49

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Sean and Sarah are joined by Author Fiona Dodwell to discuss her new book 'A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls', to try and answer the question: Can dolls truly be haunted? The Book is Out Now! Our Guest: X (Twitter): @Angel_Devil982 Instagram: Fiona_Dodwell_ Chapters: 0:04 Introduction to Haunted Dolls 6:05 The Risks of Engaging with Spirits 12:3…

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Episode 210: We know what we're doing 1:13:13

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The Lourve heist, a commanding bottom lead, Bean's clicks, famous laughs, doughnuts, cloning wives, cheese balls, honk for meat, and Allie loves AI!

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The Core (2003) with Tessa & Nicole from 'Doom Generation Podcast' 1:18:23

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The Dames of Doom, Tessa and Nicole from the 'Doom Generation Podcast' join Sean to rant about the cheesy, science-bereft 2003 film 'The Core'. Chapters: 0:06 Shout-out to Luke from 'Howdy Beans podcast' 0:50 Introducing Nicole and Tessa from 'Doom Generation' 4:33 "Why The Core?" Nicole and Tessa question Sean’s film choice. 31:29 Analysing the Fi…

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Ep316 The Miseducation Of Lisa Simpson (Guests: Michael Swaim & Abe Epperson of Small Beans) 1:24:21

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Michael Swaim & Abe Epperson to review; S.31 E.12 “The Miseducation Of Lisa Simpson” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick …

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Episode 209 - You start at small 1:10:36

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Carl Weathers, Kevin likes the Eagles, Twin Peaks, Momma Mugs, Three's Company, America's sweetheart, and drunken monkeys!

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Episode 208 - The ambulance and the slowness and the sad 1:08:29

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Embarrassing ringtones, Kevin's granny beef, an addled man, LeCON James, three quota, big gulp cups from Reno, Allie sits in for Ralph, Lisa Marie, and Chad Coleman???

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E.T. (1982) Part Two with Carla and James from 'The Traumarific Podcast' 47:48

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Sean is joined by Carla and James from 'The Traumarific Podcast'. In this second part of their E.T. review, they get bored of talking about E.T. (who could blame them?) and decide to discuss films in general. They discuss a shared love of Tropic Thunder (2008), the Terrifier films, and the Halloween series. Chapters: 0:16 E.T. Disappointment 0:23 N…

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E.T. (1982) Part One with Carla and James from 'The Traumarific Podcast' 1:00:14

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Sean is joined by Carla and James from 'The Traumarific Podcast'. Although newcomers to Review It Yourself, Sean, Carla and James bond over a shared bewilderment over how E.T. is considered a classic. Chapters: 0:08 Welcome Everyone 0:58 The Trauma of E.T. 2:28 An Unbearably Long Slog of a film? 8:00 Modern Film Frustrations 9:32 The Art of Storyte…

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2 Eyeballs! 30:27

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We celebrate Rocktober by chatting with Mikal, the composer of the Halloween classic!

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'Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-Boat War' (2025 Book) with Author & Historian Roger Moorhouse 1:09:07

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Sean is joined by Author and Historian Roger Moorhouse to discuss his new book 'Wolfpack: Hitler's U-Boat War'. Sniff up that fabled 'U-Boat Stink' and keep your hands off anyone else’s Tauchretter, and immerse yourself in the U-Boat War of 1939-1945, from the optimistic beginnings and the happy years, until the turkey shoot of the final years as N…

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Ep315 Mother And Child Reunion (Guest: David Cooper) 58:15

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by David Cooper to review; S.32 E.20 “Mother And Child Reunion” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Teresa // Dav…

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Episode 207 - Turn right and hope for the best 1:01:06

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All the girls we've loved before, DAG takes it back, protect Dolly Parton, KROQ interns, The Goat, Bean moving again, sentinels or something, and ROCKTOBER!

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Ep. 140: MTM Fight Night – INXS vs. Duran Duran 30:01

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Two of the 1980"s most popular alt emo pop rock bands, INXS and Duran Duran, face off in this middleweight bout, one of our closest ones yet.

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'The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death and Gore' (2025 Book) with Author Peter Laws and co-host Sarah 1:19:11

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Sean and Sarah welcome Author, YouTuber, Journalist, Speaker, Podcaster, Film Critic and Baptist Minister, Peter Laws to discuss his upcoming book 'The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death and Gore'. The book will be published on 9th October 2025. 'The Frighteners' finds Peter on a paranormal pilgrimage to seek out what is it that draws…

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Episode 206 - Are you gonna smell my hair again? 1:06:24

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The Rapture, a Josh Instant Request, toilet travel, a weak hole, Blanda Eggenschwiler, T-Swizzle, and Bean dissing Melissa!

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Total Recall (1990) with Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast' 1:20:43

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Ryan Walker is back! He joins Sean to discuss the iconic film Total Recall (1990). They also swear-ily discuss 1980's/90's action films, dating fails and Jean-Claude Van Damme. 0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself 0:44 Manifesting Nicknames 2:07 Worst Dating Stories 3:39 Total Recall Discussion 8:12 Classic Action Films 16:43 Violence and Nostalgia 1…

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Ep314 The Tipping Point (Guest: Dennis Perkins) 1:12:12

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Dennis “The Wildcard” Perkins to review; S.35 E.17 “The Tipping Point” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Ter…

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Episode 205 - Kars 4 Kids 1:04:35

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Kat's mom, Mary P threatens Lindsay, Kevin and spiders, Mormons, Party Bus Kevin, Feliz Navidad, a free U2 album, and Beer Mug doing the hanging up!

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Ep. 139: MTM Fight Night – Creed vs. Live 22:22

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We're back in the ring with two powerful grunge pop rivals from the late 90's. It's Creed vs. Live! Five rounds; five songs each. Two bands enter; one band leaves.