Best J Michael Collins Podcasts (2025)

Danielle M. Donehew is only the third person to lead the WBCA in its 40-plus-year history. She was named Executive Director on July 2, 2014. As Executive Director, Donehew administers all operational affairs for the WBCA, oversees all marketing endeavors, manages the non-profit organization’s $2.5 million annual budget, oversees all WBCA programs a…

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Scrounging: The A24 Cookbook (w/ Patrick Willems and Sarah Welch-Larson) 1:54:32

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Happy Thanksgiving! Patrick Willems and Sarah Welch-Larson return to whip up some atrocities from Scrounging: The Cookbook by A24. This stuff is nasty. Check out Sarah’s Writing: https://www.dodgyboffin.com/ Check Out Patrick’s videos on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/patrickhwillems Listen to Hannah and Overbye discussing The Running Man on The New Fle…

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491: An Early Look at the Top Movie Performances of 2025 (with Guest Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch) 1:04:47

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As we head into the final weeks of the year, we couldn’t resist diving into the incredible performances that have already defined 2025. It’s been an extraordinary year at the movies, full of bold artistic swings, deeply emotional turns, and career-making work across the board. In this episode, Christina is thrilled to be joined by Erik Anderson, ed…

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BONUS: Death Race 2 (w/ Danny Cohen) 1:15:04

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The deaths keep on racing. Our new social media Czar Danny Cohen joins to talk things going crash and kablam. Check out Danny’s Music! : https://mremotion.bandcamp.com/music Listen to Hannah and Overbye discussing The Running Man on The New Flesh! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-running-man-2025/id1050862266?i=1000738067957 Contribute t…

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490: A Conversation with Michael Strassner, Writer and Star of ‘The Baltimorons’ 30:49

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Christina talks with writer/actor/comedian Michael Strassner about his new film The Baltimorons, directed by Jay Duplass, a story shaped by the spirit of Baltimore and the most personal chapters of Strassner’s own life. They talk about blending humor and drama, how Strassner channels his personal history, including struggles with addiction, recover…

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489: Benny Safdie. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival 39:31

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This week’s episode is a special one: Christina’s interview with writer and director Benny Safdie at the Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 2025), where he was also honored with the Stockholm Visionary Award. They discuss his filmmaking process, his obsessive characters, The Smashing Machine, working with Paul Thomas Anderson and Christophe…

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U.N.C.L.E. #3: The Copenhagen Affair by John Oram (w/ Sarah Kurchak) 1:37:08

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Contribute to the new Slow Maude Tier: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod/membership Sarah Kurchak (I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder) joins to discuss the most disappointing U.N.C.L.E book yet! The agents are downright lazy in this. Realistic? Sure! Entertaining? No! Buy Sarah’s book! : https://douglas-mcinty…

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Gil Reyes, Noted Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning, Andre Agassi 13:03

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Rick is joined by a legend this week, in Gil Reyes Gil Reyes is an American fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player Andre Agassi, from 1989 until Agassi’s retirement in 2006. He was also considered one of Agassi’s closest friends and confidants. Gil Reyes was the strength and cond…

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2nd Edition [NEW GAME] : Friday the 13th - Jason's Curse by Eric Morse 2:06:22

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ORIGINALLY AIRED 6 - 1 - 22 Ponds...they're not great at keeping things locked up. Join us this week as we discuss the story of Big Red, a fisherman who snares the mask of Jason Voorhees and turns pretty mean! We're joined by Matt Dartnell, who, like everybody else on this show, knows way more about this series than Overbye and actually gets what's…

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488: Coming Attractions: End of the Year Movie Roundup (Guest Ryan McQuade) 1:21:18

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It’s preview time! Christina is once again joined by critic Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch.com) to preview the most exciting movie titles coming to theaters and streaming for the rest of the year! From awards hopefuls like Hamnet and Marty Supreme, to blockbuster titles like Wicked: For Good and Avatar: Fire and Ash, to Train Dreams, Wake Up Dead Man: A…

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Star Trek: Generations by John Vornholt (w/ Andrew Jupin) 2:16:12

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Contribute to the new Slow Maude Tier: https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod/membership We Hate Movies’ Andrew Jupin returns to discuss the YA novelization of Star Trek: Generations. We think maybe it’s time for a reclamation of this movie. It’s great! Check out We Hate Movies: https://www.whmpodcast.com/ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! :…

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Karen Collins and Anne D. Cope, Preparing for Wildfires and More 5:57

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Learn How to Prepare Your Home and Finances for Wildfires; Hear Science-backed Action Steps to Help Prevent Ember Ignition and Why It’s Important to Contact Your Insurer to Make Sure You Have the Right Coverage. Joined by: Karen Collins; Vice President at American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Anne D. Cope, PhD, P.E., Chief Engine…

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U.N.C.LE. #2 : The Doomsday Affair by Harry Whittington ( w/ Morgan Richter ) 2:12:16

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More UNCLE! We love it. Author Morgan Richter joins. Buy Morgan's new thriller The Understudy! : https://morganrichter.net/blog/the-understudy/ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-star review!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authorized-novelizations-podcast/id1581002450⁠⁠…

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LaMont Jones and the US News College Rankings 8:12

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LaMont Jones joins Rick to discuss this year’s rankings and the methodology used by U.S. News, offer helpful tips for prospective students, and more. Topics: 1. U.S. News just released its annual College Rankings. This is year 41! Tell us about this year’s results. 2. How does U.S. News determine the Best Colleges? You have rankings for public scho…

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BONUS: Cannonball Run II (w/ John Cribbs) 1:35:33

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The cannonballs keep on rolling

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487: A Conversation with Rebecca Miller . On 'Mr. Scorsese', Her Portrait of the Filmmaker 20:31

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Filmmaker Rebecca Miller joins Christina to talk about her remarkable new series Mr. Scorsese , a five-part portrait of Martin Scorsese, now streaming on Apple TV+. The series offers a rare and intimate look at the legendary director’s creative process, his lifelong relationship with cinema, and the people and experiences that have shaped his extra…

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Halloween Kills by Tim Waggoner ( w/ Jesse Hassenger ) 2:07:24

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Our yearly tradition continues! This time: Jesse Hassenger actually DEFENDS Halloween Kills. Check out Sportsalcohol.com! Check out The New Flesh podcast! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-flesh-horror-movies-horror-news-scary-movie/id1050862266 Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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Brian Farrell, Big Green Egg 6:23

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Rick is joined by Brian Farrell, Big Green Egg Sales Manager, this week. Big Green Egg is the world’s leading manufacturer of the premier ceramic outdoor cooking system, renowned for its durability, passionate customer base, and exceptional culinary results. From humble beginnings in a single store in Atlanta, it has expanded to a global live-fire …

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Sumeet Iyengar - Episode 75 32:15

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By J. Michael Collins

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BONUS: Death Race 1:14:56

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2008's Death Race! Jason Statham! Paul WS what were you thinking

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The Toxic Avenger [2025] by Adam Cesare ( w/ Matt Bors ) 2:03:21

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The Toxic Avenger Vol. 1's writer Matt Bors joins to discuss the novelization of the new film! Listen to Hannah and Overbye talking Flatliners on Cows in the Field! : ⁠⁠⁠https://cowspod.com/2025/09/12/flatliners-1990/⁠⁠⁠ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-star review!: ⁠⁠⁠https://pod…

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Theresa Steven, VisitScotland, from IMEX 2025 5:25

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Great to be joined by Theresa Steven of VisitScotland this week. Direct from the VisitScotland exhibit at IMEX in Las Vegas. Scotland is a great destination for sports and outdoors enthusiasts and fans. Scotland doesn’t need much introduction. It’s a country steeped in traditions and history, yet firmly rooted in the modern age. It’s a land of maje…

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2nd Edition [ NEW GAME ] : Friday the 13th - Mother's Day by Eric Morse 1:51:21

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Check out Josh LaRue's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuURU23bMiyKVgZkc8tWOHw ORIGINALLY AIRED MAY 29 2022 Well, well, well. Look what all those little crumbs lead you to. Welcome to the first miniseason of Tertiary Tomes! We're tackling the five Camp Crystal Lake spinoff books that filled The Dead Years of the Friday the 13…

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486: A Conversation With Gustaf Skarsgård ('To Cook A Bear') 28:01

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In this episode, Christina talks with actor Gustaf Skarsgård, who is powerful in the historical crime drama To Cook a Bear(Hulu/Disney+), based on the bestselling novel by Mikael Niemi. They discuss embodying the Pastor, a fascinating, paradoxical character inspired by the real Lars Levi Laestadius, a man caught between faith, science, and survival…

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Toxic Avenger [1984] + The Toxic Avenger Vol. 1 by Matt Bors 1:53:54

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In preparation for the novelization of the 2025 remake, we discuss The Toxic Avengefr [1984] plus Matt Bors' new Toxie comic. Listen to Hannah and Overbye talking Flatliners on Cows in the Field! : ⁠⁠https://cowspod.com/2025/09/12/flatliners-1990/⁠⁠ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-s…

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The Cannonball Run by Michael Avallone (w/ John Cribbs) 1:58:33

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The Cannoball Run...by Michael Avallone...with John Cribbs.

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485: Awards Season Heats Up: Contenders & Predictions / Plus: Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese (Guest: Ryan McQuade) 1:22:53

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We’re diving into the state of the awards season race! Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch.com joins us to break down the latest contenders and predictions. Then, a discussion on Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV+), a new five-part docuseries about the legendary filmmaker himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Naomi J. Brown, MD, Pediatric Sports Medicine on Youth Sports Injuries 6:36

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Rick talks to Naomi J. Brown, MD, pediatric sports medicine specialist about injuries in youth sports. While playing sports can be important for both physical and mental health, injuries are bound to happen, landing millions of young athletes in the ER each year. Contact and collision sports like football, basketball, hockey and soccer often cause …

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2nd Edition [ NEW GAME ] : Wild Wild West [ 1965 ] 1:52:32

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ORIGINALLY AIRED MAY 22, 2022 Did you know that sometimes new stuff is based on old stuff? On the final CRUMB before our Friday the 13th mini-season, we're joined again by Max Fitzpatrick to discuss the 1965 television series The Wild Wild West. Specifically, we tackle the pilot (boo!) and the season 2 episode The Night of the Green Terror (Yay!). …

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BONUS: Death Race 2050 1:14:25

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50 years after the original Death Race, Corman remakes the film and calls it a sequel. It's a hoot in its own right! Listen to Hannah and Overbye talking Flatliners on Cows in the Field! : ⁠⁠https://cowspod.com/2025/09/12/flatliners-1990/⁠⁠ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠⁠ Leave us a 5-star revie…

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Carquake by Michael Avallone 1:38:27

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We start off our Cannonball Run run with CARQUAKE. Can the book live up to the title? No!! Listen to Hannah and Overbye talking Flatliners on Cows in the Field! : ⁠https://cowspod.com/2025/09/12/flatliners-1990/⁠ Join our new Community Chat on Patreon! : ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/authorizedpod⁠ Leave us a 5-star review!: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.co…

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Richard Terry, Senior Product Director over Virtuals at Inspired Ent. 4:25

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Great to catch up with Richard Terry of Inspired at G2E. A lot going in with Inspired in sports. Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading provider of B2B gaming content and systems, is set to showcase its latest advancements at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). The Company is excited to highlight how Inspired…

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484: From One Battle After Another and Hamnet to Sentimental Value and Weapons - The 2025 Cinematic Trend: Parenthood on Film (Guest: Critic J. Don Birnam) 49:59

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From One Battle After Another, Jay Kelly, Hamnet, and Weapons, to Sentimental Value and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and more, filmmakers this year can’t seem to escape one theme: parents. Guilt, loss, and legacy are everywhere on screen this year. Are directors today reckoning with themselves as parents rather than with their own parents? We dive in…

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Rick catches up with former pro boxer, Tony Jeffries this week. As an amateur, he won the light-heavyweight bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. In 2012, Jeffries was forced to retire due to hand injuries. He has since become a YouTuber who began posting boxing tutorials in 2007; he has amassed millions of followers. He … Continue reading Tony Jeffri…