Best Dustin Newman Podcasts (2025)

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The Others (2001) 1:35:18

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RMR 0340: Special Guest, Marissa Tusko, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Others (2001) [PG-13] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Period Piece Staring: Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Alakina Mann, James Bentley, Eric Sykes, Elaine Cassidy, Renée Asherson, G…

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THE STORY OF STAGOLEE: THE ST. LOUIS BAR ROOM MURDER THAT HELPED LAUNCH ROCK AND ROLL 24:31

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Olivia Laing (The Silver Book) feat. Michael "Dancing Blue Shirt Guy" Galyean, Guest Gay Reader 1:07:49

4d ago1:07:49

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Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Olivia Laing (The Lonely City) to talk about their new book, The Silver Book. In this conversation, they dive into: 🎥 making art and Italian cinema 🏳️‍🌈 the role queerness plays throughout Laing’s work 🗣️ how identity becomes a negotiation with—and around—fakeness Plus, this week’s Guest Gay Reader™️ is Mich…

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GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS AN INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT AUTHOR GIOVANNI ROCCO 42:49

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FALL FAMILY SERIES: HONORING THOSE WHO SACRIFICE FOR US GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS- 1001 Heroes Podcast Host Jon Hagadorn interviews retired undercover police/FBI agent Giovanni Rocco regarding his best-selling new book detailing his work to break up the most dangerous crime family in America- the sacrices he and his family m…

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December Book Club: Erin O. White (Like Family) 31:07

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In this *spoiler free* conversation, host Jason Blitman talks to author Erin O. White about her book LIKE FAMILY, the December Gays Reading Book Club pick with Allstora. LIKE FAMILY — a warm, big-hearted debut about the beautiful, messy, complicated ways we love one another. Set in a picturesque town in upstate New York, the novel follows three int…

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The Great Escape (1963) 1:29:56

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RMR 0339: Special Guests, Robert Ripple and Rebecca Davis, joins your host, Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Great Escape (1963) [PG] Genre: War, Military, History, Adventure, Thriller Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, Hannes Me…

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What Broke The Utah Mammoth? 54:43

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Welcome in fans to another episode of The Two Line Pass. The Utah Mammoth have no dropped 5 of the last 6 games after ending the road trip 0-3. They finally get back to The Delta Center to face off against the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Islanders. What has been going wrong since the 7 game win streak? What can the team do to get back on track?…

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Gráinne O'Hare (Thirst Trap) feat. Brian Schaefer, Guest Gay Reader 1:10:34

11d ago1:10:34

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Host Jason Blitman talks to award-winning Irish writer Gráinne O'Hare about her debut novel, Thirst Trap. Conversation highlights include: ❤️‍🔥 icks on dates 🙃 drunk alter egos 🧡 Taylor Swift 👯‍♀️ long friendships Next up is Guest Gay Reader™️ Brian Schaefer who talks about what he's been reading (hint: it's NOT books!), the book club he has with h…

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THE REAL GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: 1001 INTERVIEWS AUTHOR SGT (RET.) BERT "MAVERICK" GONZALES METRO DADE POLICE 1:22:59

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1001 FALL FAMILY HEROES SERIES Sgt. Gonzalez spent 37 years as a policeman in Florida's busy Miami -Dade County saving lives, fighting crime, and trying to make the world a better place. He worte this incredible story of his service to let people know what police officers face everyday and his stories do exactly that..and more. ...NOW you get a cha…

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FINDING EVERYDAY HEROES IN YOUR FAMILY AND DISCOVERING YOUR HERITAGE W MICHELE ERCANBRACK 1:12:04

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: In this 'Family Ties' interview with Ancestry's geneologists, we talk to Michelle Ercanbrack about finding the "Everyday Heroes" in your family and answering the question "Where does my DNA come from?", as well as the importance of knowing the traits and characteristics that have been handed down to you. YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCR…

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The Parent Trap (1961) 1:40:19

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RMR 0341: Special Guests, Ainslie Caswell and Rebecca Davis, joins you host Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Parent Trap (1961) [G] Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance Staring: Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles, Una Merkel, Leo G. Carroll, Joanna Barnes, Cathleen Nesbitt, Ruth McDevitt, Crahan …

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How Can The Utah Mammoth Get Back on Track? 50:53

2d ago50:53

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Welcome in fans, after seven wins in a row the Mammoth drop two straight losing to Edmonton and Tampa Bay. The team looks ahead to a four game road trip to face Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. What does the team need to do to pick up four wins? Can the struggling Power Play recover? Is there any concern with Vejmelka's play? We answer all o…

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Aja Gabel (Lightbreakers) feat. Anthony Delaney, Guest Gay Reader 1:05:42

14d ago1:05:42

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Host Jason Blitman is joined by Aja Gabel to talk about her first novel in nearly a decade, Lightbreakers. Conversation highlights include: ✍🏻 the death of handwriting 🧪 science vs art 💭 what memory means to us Jason's then joined by Guest Gay Reader™️ Anthony Delaney who shares a giant stack of books he's reading as well as shares about his new bo…

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NOIR BY NECESSITY: A SON'S TIRELESS SEARCH FOR HIS FATHER'S KILLER 57:12

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"The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles. Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate." –Robert Kovacik, Anchor and Reporter, NBC Los Angeles Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming young lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. The act suc…

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HOW TEDDY ROOSEVELT SAVED FOOTBALL & 14 OTHER UNIQUELY AMERICAN STORIES 46:28

22d ago46:28

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A collection of 14 distinctly American stories covering a wide range of topics from early explorers to Appalachian legends. In order: 1) Bjorni Herefson, the man who didn't discover America, 2), Why the Mayflower really landed at Plymouth (they were out of beer), 3) The unread message at Trenton, 4) Washington was really our 8th president, 5) Every…

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(FALL SPECIAL: HONORING FAMILY HEROES) BROTHERS DOWN THE STORY OF THE USS ARIZONA AT PEARL HARBOR 49:39

22d ago49:39

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2025 Note: I went to visit the Arizona Memorial earlier this year during a rip to Hawaii to see my son and his family. A very sobering experience and highly recommended. We interview author Walter Borneman about his riveting book BROTHERS DOWN, which is the story of the heroes aboard the USS Arizona, which was dive-bombed and sunk by Japanese plane…

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Sleepy Hollow (1999) 1:27:06

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RMR 0338: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson, Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Sleepy Hollow (1999) [R] Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson , Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, Richard Griffiths, Ian McDiarmid, Michael Gough, Christopher Wa…

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League Pass: NHL Power Rankings 1:15:22

22d ago1:15:22

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Welcome in fans to the Two Line LEAGUE Pass. 10 games in for most of the NHL its time to review our Power Rankings from the preseason! Are any teams still in the top 10? What new faces will join the top 10? We also discuss news around the league and Sidney Crosbys 1.700 point milestone. Welcome to another episode of the Two Line League Pass. #NHL #…

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The Utah Mammoth Will Never Lose Again! 48:18

23d ago48:18

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Welcome in fans! A SEVEN GAME WIN STREAK! Thats right your Utah Mammoth are riding high on a franchise long seven game win streak. Wins coming against some of the best teams in the west and teams who will be fighting for playoff spots this year. The top two lines are firing on all cylinders led by league leading Nick Schmaltz (7g, 9a) and Logan Coo…

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Catherine Newman (Wreck) feat. Rachel Runya Katz, Guest Gay Reader 1:19:00

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Host Jason Blitman sits down with returning Gays Reading guest Catherine Newman (Sandwich) to talk about her new book, Wreck. Conversation highlights include: 🤧 Ailments, of course. 😵‍💫 Anxiety, of course. 💻 The Portal, you understand. 🥳 But also a lot of fun stuff, too. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader™️ Rachel Runya Katz to hear about wha…

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HOLIDAYS ARE 100% FOR FAMILY THIS FALL AT 1001 HEROES AND 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES OFFERING NEW INTERVIEWS AND SELECTED STORIES NOW THRU DEC 31 (SHOW NOTES INCLUDED HERE) 5:25

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The Holidays are approaching and at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast our shows themes every Sunday will be turning to FAMILY and HONOR -SINCE MANY OF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER, RECONNECTING , SEEKING CLOSURE ON ACCOUNT OF LOST ONES, seeking justice, KEEPING THE PEACE. HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS DURING THE…

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CINDERELLA MAN: THE GREATEST UNDERDOG STORY IN SPORTS HISTORY 1:18:06

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His name was James J. Braddock. In 1929 he was the middleweight contender for boxing champion of the world. He had it all- a wonderful wife, 3 kids, a nice home, and money in the bank- because boxers were the highest paid athletes in those days. The depression hit, his bank failed- and all his money was gone. He lost his house, his boxing skills fa…

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The Lost Boys (1987) 1:43:16

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RMR 0337: Special Guest, Ellis Wilder, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Lost Boys (1987) [R] Genre: Horror, Comedy Starring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes, Edward Herrmann, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Jamison Newlander, Alan Frog, Brooke M…

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LIVE, LAUGH, FIND TRUE LOVE: INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR SARAH INTELLIGATOR (FALL FAMILY & HONORING HEROES THEME) 1:01:46

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Our interview with Los Angeles relationship author and divorce attorney covers every angle of getting into new relationship with a strong chance they will last if you follow her gre3at advice. The holidays are a good time for strengthening our friendships and family. Sarah's Book I highly recommend: LIVE, LAUGH, FIND TRUE LOVE: A Step by Step Guide…

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Three and OH MY GOSH! 35:14

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Welcome in fans! The Utah Mammoth are 3-0! At home this season! The Mammoth take care of business against Calgary, San Jose, and Boston thanks for an offensive explosion by Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller. Its been a team effort, great defense, great goaltending, and finally some offense. Will it be enough to take down Colorado? The big road test …

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Tom Ryan (We Had a Hunch) feat. Kim Chi, Guest Gay Reader 1:13:09

28d ago1:13:09

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Host Jason Blitman talks to bestselling author Tom Ryan about his latest adult mystery, We Had A Hunch. Highlights include: 🕵🏻‍♂️ a love of mysteries ✍🏻 how Tom taught himself to write 🎤 a question that Tom calls "Barbara Walters level journalism" Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader™️, RuPaul's Drag Race superstar, Kim Chi about what she's bee…

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EXPLORING THE MYTH OF THE POPE LICK MONSTER (KENTUCKY GOATMAN) 51:36

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There is an urban legend surrounding a very old but still used rairoad trestle in Kentucky which involves a mythical half-man, half-goatmonster that lures people onto the 100 foot-high trestle where they are caught in the headlights of a fast-moving train and are left with a run,jump, or die response that usually ends in a quick death. The story of…

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Queen of the Damned (2002) 1:48:09

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RMR 0336: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye, Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Queen of the Damned (2002) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy Starring: Stuart Townsend, Marguerite Moreau, Aaliyah, Vincent Perez, Paul McGann, Lena Olin, Christian Manon, Claudia Black, Bruce Spence, Matthew Newton, …

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What Are You Reading? with Mark and Scott Hoying 29:39

1M ago29:39

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Prepare to grow your already overflowing TBR (sorry, not sorry!) with our new series What Are You Reading?. In this episode, host Jason Blitman sits down with Pentatonix and Dancing with the Stars' Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying to chat about the books that they've been reading recently and about their new children's book, Fa La La Family. Scott Hoyi…

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THE MYSTERIOUS MARFA LIGHTS 21:20

1M ago21:20

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In Texas, Friday night lights herald the local high school football games and that's when life really begins in small town Texas. In West Texas, there are other lights- much more mysterious lights, which have been spotted in the mountains outside of Marfa, Texas, for over 100 years. These are called The Marfa Lights, and they are the subject of lot…

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It Could Be Worse! 49:11

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Welcome in fans! The start of the season did not go as we had hoped. The Utah Mammoth drop their season opener to Colorado, win in Overtime against Nashville, and drop game three to the Chicago Blackhawks! We wanted two wins, only got one, SHOULD WE PANIC!? Maybe not, the guys break down what they saw, what needs to change, and how we can right the…

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November Book Club: Victoria Redel (I Am You) 40:37

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In this *spoiler free* conversation, host Jason Blitman talks to author Victoria Redel about her book I AM YOU, the November Gays Reading Book Club pick with Allstora. I AM YOU subverts the idea of a 17th-century historical novel — it’s intimate, modern, and deeply queer in the way it explores gender, art, and identity. The characters feel so alive…

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Megha Majumdar (A Guardian and a Thief) feat. Brandon Taylor, Guest Gay Reader 1:20:52

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Host Jason Blitman talks with Megha Majumdar about her acclaimed second novel, A Guardian and a Thief—recently nominated for the Kirkus Prize and shortlisted for the National Book Award. Conversation highlights include: 🐢 fables and folktales 🦬 interpretations of cave art 🤔 moral quandaries 🎶 concerts and music taste Jason is then joined by Guest G…

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Audition (1999) 1:55:48

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RMR 0335: Join your hosts, Chad Robinson, Bryan Frye and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Audition (1999) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama Starring: Ryô Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki, Jun Kunimura, Renji Ishibashi, Miyuki Matsuda, Toshie Negishi, Ren Ôsugi, Shigeru Saiki, Ken Mitsuishi, Yuriko Hirooka, Fumiyo …

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THE LEGEND OF THUNDER ROAD: FROM FAST CARS, MOUNTAIN BOYS, HOOCH, AND HOLLYWOOD, TO NASCAR 50:55

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In the 30's, 40', and 50's, "white lightning', or strong mountain brewed whiskey, was an important revneue source for the mountain communities in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. But getting it out of the stills and down to the thirsty cities was tricky, as G-Men (revenue agents) did their best to put a stop on the distribution. Getting past…

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HOW THE 101ST AIBORNE "SCREAMING EAGLES" CAME TO BE ( + 9 OTHER CIVIL WAR STORIES) 59:17

1M ago59:17

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Ten Little Known Stories From The Civil War includes: 1)How the 101 st Airborne 'Screamin' Eagles' came to be; 2), Mosby's Treasure from the raid on the Fairfax Courthouse; 3), Wounds that glowed in the Dark; 4), Seven US Presidents that served in the Civil War; 5), General Butler's Chamber Pots- How General Butler failed to charm the women of New …

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Utah Mammoth Opening Night Preview! 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Welcome in Utah Mammoth Fans! We have a great episode for you today as the boys break down the opening night roster and the first three games of the season. Who made the opening night roster? What do we like what do we dislike about the D-Men and Forwards? Can Utah start the season 3-0? We break it all down in another episode of The Two Line Pass!…

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Lily King (Heart the Lover) feat. Dustin Thao, Guest Gay Reader 1:08:22

1M ago1:08:22

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Host Jason Blitman talks to author Lily King about her newest novel, Heart the Lover. Conversation highlights include: 👩🏼‍🏫 weird classes we took in college 📝 beautiful sentences 🃏 a love of card games 💌 a story about letters from an ex-boyfriend Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Dustin Thao who shares what he's been reading and talks about …

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THE MURDER OF FOUNDING FATHER GEORGE WYTHE- A TRUE CRIME STORY FROM OUR NATION'S BEGINNINGS 27:25

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Great link for those who want the full story:"The Murder of George Wythe" https://wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Murder_of_George_Wythe Title page from Boyd and Hemphill's pamphlet reprint, The Murder of George Wythe: Two Essays (Williamsburg, VA: Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1955). Julian P. Boyd (1903 – 1980), renowned editor of …

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What Are You Reading? feat. Heather Aimee O'Neill (The Irish Goodbye) 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Prepare to grow your already overflowing TBR (sorry, not sorry!) with our new series What Are You Reading?. In this episode, host Jason Blitman sits down with Heather Aimee O’Neill—debut author of The Irish Goodbye, this month’s Read with Jenna pick—to chat about the books that have been keeping her company lately. Heather Aimee O’Neill is a poet, …

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Event Horizon (1997) 1:50:29

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RMR 0334: Special Guest, William Hunter, of HunterWick Productions, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Event Horizon (1997) [R] Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller, Psychological Horror Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones,…

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Caberet (1972) 1:40:00

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RMR 0333: Special Guest, Mark Gardner, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit This Is Where I Leave You (2014) [R] Genre: Musical, Tragedy, Romance, Period Piece Starring: Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berenson, Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel, Helen Vita,…