Best Jacob Carlson Podcasts (2025)

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#28 Packers POV: Matthias Kraus 11:34

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7d ago11:34

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, Packers International Fan of the Year Matthias Kraus talks about supporting the Green Bay Packers all the way from his home country of Germany, details how he proposed to his wife at Lambeau Field and reveals his favorite Packers player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Spine #77 - Ride the High Country 1:25:37

5d ago1:25:37

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If they move...kill 'em! The boys jump on their trusty steeds and make sure their iron's loaded as they head toward Mexico to interrogate the nasty, violent works of "Bloody" Sam Peckinpah, starting with his watershed transitional Western, RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY ('62). Saddle up for a long ride filled with booze, women, and many, many dead bodies as…

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Spine #76 - Razorback 1:06:04

14d ago1:06:04

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G'Day boys and girls! On this installment, the boys go Down Under to explore the wacky, wild world of Ozploitation, starting with Russell Mulcahy's psychedelic killer pic flick, RAZORBACK. Grab yer beers, as this one of those jam packed episodes with a bunch of titles you can't miss.

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Spine #75 - Blue Velvet 1:29:24

17d ago1:29:24

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In dreams, I walk with you. In dreams, I talk to you. The boys return to say goodbye to the late, great David Lynch, celebrating one of his crowning achievements as America's foremost avant garde pervert: BLUE VELVET. Things get just as wistful as they do weird.

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Episode #43: The Big Honker Podcast and the Guide Life with Jeff Stanfield and Lucas Belanger 2:19:27

1M ago2:19:27

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with the one-and-only Jeff Stanfield, who's notoriety is gained from running a successful waterfowl guide service in Texas and co-hosting one of the top hunting and wilderness podcasts in country, The Big Honker Podcast. He's joined by good friend and avid waterfowle…

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Episode #42: The Life of a Great Lakes Boat Captain with Karl Hardesty 1:47:48

2M ago1:47:48

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Great Lakes boat captain and avid waterfowler Karl Hardesty. Growing up around the Great Lakes, the sight of a freighter on the horizon of the big lakes is not uncommon. Karl steps us through how he built a career steering these ships around the big freshwaters …

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Jess Simmons - Metabolic Health + Stress Management For Athletes and High Performers 1:01:32

3M ago1:01:32

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Jess Simmons is a Minneapolis-based Health Coach and Personal Trainer who helps clients build strength, resilience, and lasting health habits through a unique blend of fitness programming, nervous system regulation, and behavior change coaching. She specializes in helping high-achievers feel strong, energized, and in control of their health—without…

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Episode #41: Turkey Tour Hangout, 4SZNS, and Camoretro with Cam Williams and Logan Webster 2:23:19

3M ago2:23:19

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird travel up to northern Michigan with friends Cam Williams of 4SZNS and Logan Webster of Camoretro to chase turkeys, enjoy the northern woods, and talk business. Cam shares about his upbringing and how he found his way to hunting and the origins of his business 4SZNS. He also shares his story from the first mor…

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Episode #40: Duck Dynasty, Turkey Hunting, and the Vintage Clothing Industry with Jacob Mayo 1:45:48

3M ago1:45:48

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jacob Mayo, the owner of General Vintage and cast member of Duck Dynasty The Revival. The fellas spent the past few days turkey hunting with Jacob in northern Michigan and they discuss the crazy travel logistics that led up to the hunt and the excitement tha…

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Choosing Your Target Marathon w/ Dr. Michael Rodriguez 50:17

4M ago50:17

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Every year runners spend countless hours training, recovering, and mentally and physically preparing for one event, the marathon. What many don’t know is just how much the event you select has an impact on the outcome and experience you can expect to have on race day. Every year, many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of marathons occur in the USA alone…

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Episode #39: Gunfights, Tragedy, and a Warrior's Spirit with Jack Zimmerman 2:27:22

4M ago2:27:22

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Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with combat veteran and motivational speaker Jack Zimmerman. The guys discuss Jack's upbringing and early days of working in construction and the mindset that led him to enlist in the military. Jack "steps" us through the lifestyle and rigors of figh…

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Episode #38: The Law, Conservation, and Life Skills with Chris Tracy 1:35:34

4M ago1:35:34

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Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with lawyer Chris Tracy, partner at the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd. The guys discuss Chris' idyllic childhood in northern Michigan and how that upbringing not only shaped his work ethic but his passion and interest in the outdoors. Chris lays…

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Kari Gibbons - 2025 ITI 1000 Champion 54:14

4M ago54:14

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On this episode we welcome Kari Gibbons, the champion and fourth woman ever to complete the Iditerod Trail Invitational 1000 mile footrace! Kari is one of our Team PRG sponsored athletes and is an absolute legend in Minnesota Ultra Distance athletics. Kari has been in the ultra endurance game since 2014, and is known as the local queen of winter ul…

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Episode #37: Building the "Pinnacle" of Duck Boats with Jordan Erickson 1:25:47

4M ago1:25:47

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Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jordan Erickson, founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Boat Co., specializing in custom fishing and duck boats made right here in southwest Michigan. The guys talked through Jordan's childhood, building the work ethic and necessary experience through…

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Bonus Episode - The Filmography of Mean Gene Hackman 1:33:54

5M ago1:33:54

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The Grim Reaper is quite active in 2025, so the boys decide to do the first of a few tribute episodes, this one in honor of the great character actor-cum-leading man, Mean Gene Hackman. Was he the greatest actor of his generation and why did he inspire so many of his colleagues (not to mention audience members)? The boys investigate one of the grea…

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Episode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava Larson 1:27:49

5M ago1:27:49

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Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting. Hear about Mike's career in serving through the United Way and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and how he was…

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Bonus Episode - The James Bond Franchise (Feat. James Emanuel Shapiro) 1:50:15

5M ago1:50:15

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It's Handshake, Secret Handshake. The boys are back after a brief hiatus and they brought one of their best buds, James Emanuel Shapiro (formerly of XYZ Films, Drafthouse Films and NEON), with them to talk 007. Now that the franchise is in the hands of big tech villains, will the world's greatest spy ever truly be safe? Find out now.…

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Episode #35: Duck Hunting, Outdoor Dream Foundation, and Finding a Purpose with Leroy & Jan Martin 1:45:04

6M ago1:45:04

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Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down at a Hampton Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina with Leroy and Jan Martin to hear about a lifetime of events filled with purpose. Leroy and Jan share their stories of adoption, sickness, and literal "crushing" circumstances that have led them to be bold in their faith. We step through their child…

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Episode #34: Hurler Syndrome, Hunting, and Turkey Tracks with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch 1:52:09

7M ago1:52:09

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Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Mike and Daniel "Squeak" Bosch to learn more about their inspiring story of overcoming extreme physical obstacles to pursue their passion for turkey hunting. Mike and Daniel share their family's journey of managing an extremely rare genetic disorder, Hur…

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Episode #33: A Heart for People and Upland Hunting with Pastor Jason Zimmer 1:31:58

7M ago1:31:58

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Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jason Zimmer lead pastor at North Point Church in Plainwell, Michigan and avid upland hunter. Jason leads a growing church in southwest Michigan where he never stops seeking God's will and that pursuit carries over to his passion for chasing upland birds throughout the United States …

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Bonus Episode - The Best Films of '24 1:43:57

7M ago1:43:57

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Another year in the books! For this Bonus Installment of SH, the boys break down their ten favorite films of 2024 (and may have already picked at least one film that will make their 2025 list!).

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Spine #74 - Den of Thieves 1:21:32

8M ago1:21:32

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Big Nick Fever has hit Secret Handshake! To celebrate the release of DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA, Jacob tries to convert Marten into being a Butler Boy and even makes him watch Gerard's HAS FALLEN trilogy (OLYMPUS/LONDON/ANGEL) for good measure. How does the first experiment of 2025 turn out? Tune in and find out!…

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Cross Training for Runners w/ Coach Landon Tourville 43:34

8M ago43:34

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Coach Landon Tourville from our coaching team right here at Performance Running Gym. Landon has a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Sports Coaching, is a NASM Certified Trainer, and a RunDNA certified Gait Analyst and is the head of our gait analysis program here at PRG. Landon specializes in working with runners to develop custom strength and ru…

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Spine #73 - Return of the Living Dead 1:14:15

8M ago1:14:15

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Braaaaaaaains! For our last episode of 2024, the boys bust out what the consider the second best zombie movie of all time: RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Send more cops! These things are hungry!

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Spine #72 - Maniac Cop 1:22:10

9M ago1:22:10

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You have the right to remain silent...FOREVER! It's getting chilly out, so the fellas have decided to tackle NYC Grime Godfather Bill Lustig's winter nightmares, the MANIAC COP trilogy! Serve. Protect. KILL. Is this the finest collection of urban slashers? Find out now.

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John Storkamp - Founder of Rocksteady Running 2:02:24

9M ago2:02:24

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John Storkamp is the Owner and Director of Rocksteady Running, the organization that directs some of the biggest trail races in the midwest, including the Superior Fall Trail Races, Afton Trail Races, Zumbro Trail Races, and the Endless Summer series. John himself is an amazing athlete with an incredible athletic resume. John has over 140 finishes …

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Spine #71 - The Night Comes For Us 1:23:01

9M ago1:23:01

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YAHHHHHHHHHHH! In celebration of his latest psychotic Facemelter (THE SHADOW STRAYS), the boys throw down over their favorite action filmmaker in the world right now: Timo Tjahjanto; tracing his roots back to his partnership with fellow Indonesian asskicker Gareth Evans. How much bodily damage can you endure? Find out here.…

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Josh Bailey R.D. - Popular Diets for Athletes Ranked + The Four Pillars of Nutrition 59:54

9M ago59:54

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On this episode we discuss some of the most popular diet plans and nutritional approaches for athletes, the common mistakes that hold athletes back from real progress, and Josh's four pillars to address to optimize your nutrition and fueling strategies to improve your running, energy, and overall health. Josh is the most recent addition to our coac…

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Spine #70 - The Chocolate War 1:13:51

10M ago1:13:51

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One of Marten's favorites is the focus of our 70th spine: Keith Gordon's anti-authoritarian prep school fantasy THE CHOCOLATE WAR. We pair it with three other Adam Baldwin-starring coming of age classics to highlight an underseen subgenre of American teen cinema. Crank up the Peter Gabriel, this is a weird one, folks.…

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#27 Packers POV: Evan Williams 16:11

10M ago16:11

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, safety Evan Williams talks about growing up in California, details his relationship with Packers fans and shares his goals for the rest of this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Green Bay Packers

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Spine #69 - Candyman 1:13:11

10M ago1:13:11

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The boys say the dreaded hook killer's name five times in front of the mirror to conjure...CANDYMAN. To close out Spooky Season '24, Jacob and Marten dissect what's arguably their favorite Clive Barker adaptation, not to mention one of the scariest films of all time.

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Training for Your Best Marathon w/ Coach Jacob Oak 1:17:42

11M ago1:17:42

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In this episode, we discuss the mental and physical side of training for your best marathon, from finding your why and shoring up your mental game, to the specifics of what makes for a great training block.

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Spine #68 - John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness 1:21:51

11M ago1:21:51

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You will not be saved by the Holy Ghost. You will not be saved by the God Plutonium. In fact, you will not be saved. The boys debate whether John Carpenter's '87 anti-God particle exploring weird out is one of his secret masterpieces, while also diving into the enduring influence Nigel Kneale's QUATERMASS XPERIMENT. Stuffy guys contemplating the na…

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Longevity in Running w/ Coach Jeff Miller 1:10:10

11M ago1:10:10

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Jeff Miller is a lifetime endurance athlete, running coach, and a friend to many in the Midwest trail and ultrarunning community. He holds four grandmasters titles at the rugged and relentless Fall Superior 100, won the Firetower 100k and Duluth’s Last Runner Standing in 2023, and has dozens of top 10 and podium finishes to his name over the last d…

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Spine #67 - Night of the Demon ('80) 1:15:42

11M ago1:15:42

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Bigfoot's comin' gonna getcha, gonna getcha! Spooky Season continues with a bevy of weird ass Bigfoot movies, including the all-time psycho monster movie transmission NIGHT OF THE DEMON (no, not that one...the other one!). What happens when a gay porn director is allowed to let Sasquatch tear a man's penis off onscreen? Well, somehow even weirded s…

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Spine #66 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 1:45:33

11M ago1:45:33

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We're your boyfriends now, Nancy! To kick off both the start of Season Six and Spooky Season, the boys dive into the filmography of Wes Craven and the last big slasher franchise they haven't covered in depth: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. How does Freddy stack up against the other slasher icons in SH's estimation? Tune in and find out.…

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Strength Training for Runners w/ Coach Landon Tourville 50:49

12M ago50:49

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Landon has a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Sports Coaching, is a NASM Certified Trainer, and a RunDNA certified Gait Analyst and is the head of our gait analysis program at Performance Running in St. Louis Park, MN. Landon specializes in working with runners to develop custom strength and run training programs to help them run stronger, injur…

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Mini-Series: Summer of Brat(s) - Jon Cryer 1:13:59

12M ago1:13:59

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For the final episode of our Summer of Brat(s) mini-series, we cover the films of the Brat Pack's defining nerd: no, not Anthony Michael Hall, but the Duck Man himself, Jon Cryer! Sure, you've seen him star in one of the worst sitcoms ever, but have you seen him in possibly the best teen movie of all time? Let's bring this one home with one of the …

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Mini-Series: Summer of Brat(s) - Rob Lowe 58:18

1y ago58:18

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It's bad boy time! Our Summer of Brat mini-series rolls on to cover the sex tapes and legitimate work of Rob Lowe, one time hot boy and current TV heartthrob. Is he actually a good actor? Let's get down to business with some erotic thrillers, sad boner jam comedies, and a minor Francis Ford Coppola masterwork.…

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#26 Packers POV: Xavier McKinney 15:31

1y ago15:31

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, safety Xavier McKinney details his bond with Green Bay’s new passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley, shares lessons learned from his Alabama coach Nick Saban, and discusses his involvement in the fashion industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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#25 Packers POV: Josh Jacobs 16:41

1y ago16:41

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, running back Josh Jacobs shares the meaning behind his tattoos, details his passion for fishing and talks about his own legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Green Bay Packers

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Mini-Series: Summer of Brat(s) - Emilio Estevez 1:24:34

1y ago1:24:34

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EMILIOOOOOOOOO! In the second installment of our Brat Pack mini-series, we cover the output of Martin Sheen's favorite son (that's unquestionable these days, right?), beginning with THE BREAKFAST CLUB, stopping by with REPO MAN, and ending on his outlandish directorial effort, WISDOM. Saddle up, Young Guns, we got some killing to do.…

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Mini-Series: Summer of Brat(s) - Andrew McCarthy 1:42:32

1y ago1:42:32

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It's Brat Girl Summer! Well, kind of... We're in-between seasons here at Secret Handshake, so we decided to do another mini-series, this time focusing on the '80s kids from the Brat Pack. And what better way to kick this run off than with three films starring Andrew McCarthy, the guy who helmed BRATS - the Hulu/NEON documentary that runs down he an…

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Spine #65 - Body Double 2:20:49

1y ago2:20:49

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We did it Joe! We (finally) made it to the end of Season Five! To celebrate, the boys finally crack open the filmography of Jacob's favorite stylist: Brian De Palma, running down the reasons why his 1984 porno gialli is the Ultimate BDP Picture. Bring the wet wipes, this one gets sticky.

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Spine #64 - Beverly Hills Cop 1:12:05

1y ago1:12:05

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The boys hitch a ride with Axel Foley to help investigate multiple crimes committed against his best friends, all in celebration of Netflix's legacy sequel, AXEL F. Does one of the great buddy cop comedies still stand the test of time? Let's hit it, partner.

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Spine #63 - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 2:14:40

1y ago2:14:40

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Staaaaar Waaaaars! Nothin' but Staaaaaar Waaaaars! The boys celebrate the 25th birthday of one of the most divisive movies of all time, then use it as an excuse to get some feelings about the biggest franchise of all time off their chests. Bonus Content: Jacob grills Marten about his weird politics!

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Spine #62 - Class of 1999 1:12:18

1y ago1:12:18

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Take a look at our face, we are the future! The boys toss out a quick collection of killer robot cinema, including the greatest entry into the "our substitute teacher is really a killer robot installed by a mercenary contractor to keep gang violence to a minimum" sci-fi/horror subgenre: Mark L. Lester's CLASS OF 1999. Keep your gears greased, this …

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Dr. Kailee Carlson - Conquering the Canebrake 200 46:32

1y ago46:32

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Dr. Kailee Carlson is a licenced acupuncturist and a RN with a doctorate in Chinese Medicine with a Sports Emphasis. She has her practice onsite at Performance Running Gym and has helped many in our community in reaching their sports performance goals. But in today’s episode, we focus on Kailee Carlson, the athlete. This past March Kailee completed…

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Spine #61 - Mad Max 1:25:44

1+ y ago1:25:44

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WITNESS US! In celebration of George Miller's epic FURIOSA, the boys travel to the Wasteland and become History Men, chronicling the rise and fall of Max Rockatansky, as well as other legends of a post apocalyptic, guzzoline fueled suicide landscape.

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Clayton Duchatschek - Local Elite Speedster and Steeplechaser 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

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Clayton is a steeplechaser, 5k, and 10k track and cross country runner originally from Washington, Missouri. He is a recent addition to Minnesota’s elite running team, MDE. Clayton is a 4-time all-state athlete and set high school records in the 1600, 3200, and 2000m steeplechase. After high school Clayton attended Lindenwood University in St. Char…