Talk Dirt To Me is the no-filter podcast where two working farmers pull back the curtain on real American agriculture. Hosts Logan Hanks and Dr. Bobby Lee Hanks share boots-on-the-ground insight from running a full-time corn and soybean operation and a working cattle herd. Each week they dive into the business and lifestyle of modern farming. Row crops, beef cattle, agronomy, equipment, ag policy, markets, and rural grit with unfiltered stories, lessons learned, and interviews with farmers, ...
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Living Fully Loaded is the raw and genuine stories of highly driven individuals living their lives fully. Unapologetically American and no holds barred.
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The Battle Branch Boys are trading the camera for the microphone to talk about what they know best: life in the woods, on the water, and everywhere in between. Pull up a chair and listen in on the stories, lessons, and hilarious debacles that happen when the cameras stop rolling.
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Bassmaster Radio is a weekly radio show broadcast on the SB Nation Radio Network about all things B.A.S.S.
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When you spend all day in a studio shooting a YouTube series about drinking, things can run off the rails in a hurry, and carefully managing that chaos is vital if you’re going to make a show like How to Drink, and that’s what Greg & Meredith have done for years. Here at Midnight Local we give into that chaos and let the rails be damned. These are the conversations that make you pause the movie because it just can't wait. Things like how the Hays Code destroyed cinema from 1934 - 1968, why D ...
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Episode 448 - Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona
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50:24Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 207: Meet the Man Feeding America’s Gut with Real Fermented Food feat. Jorge Azevedo
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1:08:10In this week’s episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we sit down with Jorge Azevedo, CEO of Fermented Food Holdings, the powerhouse behind iconic fermented brands like Wildbrine, Bubbies, Flanagan Farm, Hawthorne Foods, Saverne, and Silver Floss. Jorge pulls back the curtain on the booming fermented food industry, sharing how they source thousands of acres o…
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Episode 447 - Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller
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50:32Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 206: Life’s Too Short to Stress: Concaves, Cattle Subsidies & Creed
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1:22:38This week on Talk Dirt To Me, Logan shares the surprising story of how he ended up running a set of Estes Concaves in his combine, and why this change could be a game-changer for corn and soybean harvest performance. We also dive into the latest news on the cattle subsidy getting shot down indefinitely, but was it really just a political ploy? From…
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From Ozark Kid to River Pirate: A Guide’s Life on the White River with Richard Rusher
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1:39:39What does it take to become a "River Pirate"? We sit down with Richard Rusher, the man behind the infamous River Pirate Guide Service, who has dedicated his life to the beautiful, trout-rich waters of the White River in the Ozark Mountains. Richard’s connection to the river runs deep—he’s a local who’s seen the White River transform into a world-cl…
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Episode 446 - Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks
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50:32Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to recap the recent 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 205: Bailing Out Argentina While Subsidizing Cattle? What Is the U.S. Thinking?
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1:22:28In this hard-hitting episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we dive deep into some of the most controversial issues shaking American agriculture right now. The U.S. government is considering subsidizing the cattle industry, and cattlemen across the country are calling it a terrible idea. We break down why this move could backfire, distort the beef market, and…
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Episode 445 - Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester
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50:16Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 204: From Grape Vines to Grazing: Your Ag Questions Answered
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1:28:55In this jam-packed Q&A episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we tackle YOUR toughest agriculture questions and nothing’s off the table. From implanting cattle and grazing diverse cover crop blends to the realities of grape farming in California, this one is loaded with practical insights for farmers and ag enthusiasts alike. Plus, things get personal as Loga…
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The $71k Moose: A Wyoming governor's tag story with L&L Outdoors.
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2:17:52A legendary hunt, a 51-inch Shiras moose, and a $71,000 Wyoming governor's tag. Logan and Chase talk with Laramy and Chaz from L & L Outdoors as they share every detail about the once-in-a-lifetime hunt that resulted in an incredible Shiras moose.By LOGAN
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Helicopters, dummy deer, and poachers. The adventures of captain Hank Jenks
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1:30:48Join the Battle Branch Boys as they sit down with a true legend of Oklahoma's wild places, Hank Jenks. A retired state trooper and helicopter pilot, Hank now serves as a District Captain for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. In this episode, he shares incredible stories from his past and current adventures patrolling the outdoors, from the skies…
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Alaskan Wilderness: moose, wolves, grizzly bears and Sam Amos!
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1:50:01In this episode, Chase and Logan sit down with a true living legend, Air Force veteran Sam Amos. After spending 19 years in Alaska, Sam takes us into the heart of the wilderness with incredible, first-hand stories about hunting caribou, grizzly bear, wolves, and moose. This is one you won't want to miss.…
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Episode 1 Meet the Battle Branch Boys with Logan, Bobby, and Chase
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1:09:25The Battle Branch Boys Podcast is officially here! On this debut episode, hosts Logan, Chase, and Bobby take you back to the beginning, revealing the origin story of the Battle Branch crew. You'll hear a couple of unforgettable hunting stories and get a glimpse into their lives as fathers as they discuss passing on the outdoor tradition to the next…
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Episode 444 - Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon
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50:16Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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In this somber and hard-hitting episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we confront the tragic state of America today where hatred, violence, and division are spreading like wildfire. We discuss the heinous murder of Charlie Kirk and the horrific subway killing of a young Ukrainian girl, two heartbreaking examples of how far our culture has fallen. We reflect …
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Episode 443 - Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland
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50:14Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 202: The Real Cost of Hating Farmers: High Prices, Shortages, and Chaos
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1:29:19In this explosive episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we go off on the growing hatred toward American farmers, and we don’t hold back. From the endless attacks over subsidies to the ignorant comments about “too many farmers,” we set the record straight and unleash the truth. We break down what the U.S. would look like if a massive percentage of farmers wen…
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Ep. 201: The Dirty Side of Farming: Livestock Semen, Ag Education & Government Payments
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1:35:44This week on Talk Dirt to Me, we’re diving head-first into your burning questions, and things get wild. Ever wondered how farmers collect semen from bulls, horses, and even pigs? We break it down with some gritty, no-BS farm talk. We also tackle the big question in ag economics: what’s the best way to learn it? Should you invest in a college degree…
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Episode 442 - Pat Schlapper, Chris Johnston and Tucker Smith
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50:14Pat Schlapper, Chris Johnston and Tucker Smith join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Episode 441 - Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon
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50:14Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 200: From the 1600s to Today: The Hanks Farming Legacy feat. our Dads!
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1:57:55Ask and you shall receive, our most requested episode is finally here: Our Dads! In this special episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we’re joined in studio by Logan’s dad, Tim Hanks, and Bobby Lee’s dad, Bob Hanks. Together, we dig into the incredible history of the Hanks family farm, stretching all the way back to the 1600s. You’ll hear how the operation …
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Episode 440 - Trey McKinney, Logan Parks and Ronnie Moore
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50:14Trey McKinney, Logan Parks and Ronnie Moore join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 199: Farming in 2025- Echoes of the 1980s Ag Crisis
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1:35:31In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, Logan and Bobby Lee kick things off with a round of listener Q&A. Covering everything from how to pick up new hay ground, to how many breeding seasons you can expect from a bull, and more. Then, Logan rants about how everyone wantst to talk about cattle but never row crop! Finally, the conversation turns to a ser…
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Episode 439 - Joey Nania, Kyle Jessie and Cory Johnston
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50:14Joey Nania, Kyle Jessie and Cory Johnston join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 198 One-Man Operations, Cattle on 10 acres, and Rabbit Holes Galore
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1:28:50This episode is a wild ride from start to finish. We open with the ongoing WNBA drama that’s been lighting up headlines, then dive into a conversation about high-speed police chases versus slow, off-road getaways—not real case breakdowns, just our take on which we’d rather attempt and the dangers of each. Things really kick into gear when we get in…
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Episode 438 - Dillon Falardeau, Kyle Patrick and Bob Downey
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50:14Dillon Falardeau, Kyle Patrick and Bob Downey join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Ep. 197 Creed, Cows, and Cyborgs? Cattle Prices, Herd Expansion, and Kids in Agriculture
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1:29:40This week on Talk Dirt to Me, Logan kicks things off with the awesome stories of overloading an elevator at the Creed concert and meeting the nicest state trooper he’s ever dealt with(he still got a ticket). From there, we dive into listener questions covering hot topics in agriculture. Is now the right time to expand cow/calf pairs? Are we seeing …
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Episode 437 - Eric Lopez, John Cox and Robert Gee
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50:18Eric Lopez, John Cox and Robert Gee join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Iraq Water Towers, Public Land, Farm Hustles & a Little T&A
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1:15:54We’re back with a wide-open Q&A episode and it gets real. You asked, we answered, nothing off-limits. We kick things off with a wild story about Tennessee Vols water towers spotted in Iraq (yep, really), then dive into the controversy around public land being sold off, and explore awesome ways to diversify your farm in today’s chaotic ag economy. B…
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Is Funny Hanks > Serious Hanks?, "The Burbs" (1989)
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1:10:52Join us as we dive into the quirky world of "The Burbs," the 1989 comedy-horror film starring Tom Hanks. We explore its cult following, the suburban paranoia it humorously critiques, and the memorable performances that make it a timeless classic. Important question, did Tom Hanks break our timeline when he went from comedies to dramas? 00:00 - Intr…
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Episode 436 - Gary Clouse, Phillip Johnson, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton
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50:37Gary Clouse, Phillip Johnson, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Third Time's the Charm: William Lea Returns to Talk Farm Survival, Profit, and Policy
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1:29:52Longtime friend of the show William Lea returns to the Talk Dirt to Me studio for his third appearance, and this one's a banger. We dive deep into the state of modern agriculture. Why it feels like farming is on life support, and what it’s really going to take for American farmers to become profitable again. We break down the harsh realities grower…
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Episode 435 - Brandon Card, James Hall and Seth Feider
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50:32Brandon Card, James Hall and Seth Feider join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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China’s Farmland, The National Farm Security Plan & The American Outlaw Soul
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1:21:31In this week’s Talk Dirt To Me, we’re diving headfirst into the Big Beautiful Bill, and trust us, there’s a lot hidden in those pages that every farmer in America needs to know. We break down what’s happening with ARC/PLC payments, how they could hit your bottom line, and why you should care. Then we crank up the heat with the National Farm Securit…
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The Big 3-Oh No! Logan's Run (1976)
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1:24:09Last week, we talked about dystopian overpopulation, so this week we’re diving into dystopian population control with the 1976 cult classic Logan’s Run. This movie is far from perfect, but it offers a lot: stunning set design, an original (if bizarre) plot, and a healthy dose of retro-futuristic quirkiness. Of course, in the world of Logan’s Run, n…
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God’s Design vs. Man’s Progress? Listener Perspectives, Marketplace Idiots & Public Land Hot Takes
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1:32:43In this fresh episode of Talk Dirt To Me, Logan and Bobby Lee open up the listener mailbag and dive into a great question about whether modern farming and breeding are pushing the limits of what God intended for His creation. It’s a respectful challenge that sparks a lively conversation about how far agriculture has come, and where it might be goin…
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Episode 434 - Tucker Smith, Paul Marks and Pat Schlapper
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49:50Tucker Smith, Paul Marks and Pat Schlapper join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Over population isn't real, 'Soylent Green' (1973)
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1:20:09Soylent Green is one of the quintessential Malthusian science fiction films with one of the most memorable endings so we thought it was time to give it a watch. Luckily we did not end up having 40 million people in NYC as of 2022 which is usually how it goes with dystopian theories. We found the movie hard to buy into because of how over the top it…
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Episode 433 - Kyle Welcher, Mikey Balzz and Wes Logan
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50:00Kyle Welcher, Mikey Balzz and Wes Logan join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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From Cobras to Corn Prices: A Marine Colonel Breaks Down the Middle East Chaos
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1:39:04In this explosive new episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we’re joined in-studio by our good friend, longtime show supporter, bourbon sponsor, and retired Marine Colonel Tim DeSalvo. With firsthand combat experience flying Cobra helicopters during Operation Desert Storm, Colonel DeSalvo brings an unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground perspective to the current M…
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Episode 432 - Hank Weldon, Chris Johnston and Andrew Loberg
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50:27Hank Weldon, Chris Johnston and Andrew Loberg join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Cattle Deals, Government Land Grabs, and A Grimace to Rule Them All
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1:31:04In this episode of Talk Dirt to Me, we dive into a no-holds-barred listener Q&A that covers everything from cattle to controversy. Logan opens up about his background as a former machinist turned row crop farmer, while Bobby Lee shares real-world insight into how he buys and sells cattle for profit. We also tackle the hot-button issue of eminent do…
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SPOILER ALERT! We LOVE the TV show Severance so much that it has come up in three of our recent episodes! So, even though it is a little different from what we usually cover on Midnight Local, we decided to dedicate an episode to the show. We talk about how horrific we think it would be to be outside of your consciousness for most of the day, the m…
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Episode 431 - Fisher Anaya, Dave Johnson and Glenn Cale
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50:09Fisher Anaya, Dave Johnson and Glenn Cale join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Farming, Steer Wrestling & Common Ground: The Wilder Family Story
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1:23:51In this powerhouse episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we sit down with West Tennessee farmers Keith and Daniel Wilder, a father-son team raising corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle while holding strong to their farming roots and rodeo grit. Daniel shares his passion for rodeo, diving into the adrenaline-filled world of steer wrestling, while Keith reflects …
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Nothing can prepare you for 'Earth Girls Are Easy' (1988)
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1:06:13We have been teasing an upcoming episode about 'Earth Girls Are Easy' (1988) for a long time and it's finally here! This movie is a wild ride. From its star filled cast, 80s defining musical numbers and cartoonish special effects it begs you to just sit back and enjoy without overthinking. We still managed to get on the topic of free speech later i…
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Episode 430 - Carl Jocumsen, Jason Christie and Jimmy Houston
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50:05Carl Jocumsen, Jason Christie and Jimmy Houston join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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The Angus Controversy, Agroterrorism Threat, and The Great, Big, Beautiful Giveaway 🇺🇸
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1:42:44In this explosive episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we’re pulling no punches. We kick things off with our BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER, loaded with incredible gear from AgGear, Agzaga, Sorinex, Field Ethos, and Tacticalories. Plus a badass opportunity to join us in-studio as a guest and grab dinner with the crew. Then we dive headfirst into the controversy rock…
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Revenge of the female anti-hero, Baby Face (1933)
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1:11:29It is both refreshing and enraging to see the great female characters of the pre-code film era. These women were central characters with agency, desires, motives and in this case deadly control over every man she meets. We lost female characters like this for 30+ years and some could argue they were never the same. Baby Face (1933) is a dark movie …
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Episode 429 - John Crews, Justin Hamner and Mark Menendez
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50:05John Crews, Justin Hamner and Mark Menendez join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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