Best Mouse J Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Brickey Episode 5 is here at last! Funny moments that Mark has had at the Parks with the A Walk With Walt Podcast Team! 57:17

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You won't want to miss this one! Mark Brickey is back and this is one hilarious show! At least we think so. Mark and Kerry talk about some of the fun and ridiculous misadventures they have had at Disneyland. And more insane moments with Hanukkah Steve! Mark is such an incredible guest and he has a world view and comments unlike anyone else. Only on…

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Shauna from The Great British Bump-Off (comic 2023) 45:07

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Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the comic book series The Great British Bump-Off. In this cozy mystery, a poisoning occurs during the filming of a popular British baking competition. Shauna, one of the contestants, must solve the mystery before filming wraps. Support Patreon Show Notes The Great British Bump-Off – Ama…

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Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special 17:45

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Do you "get" Pee-wee or not?

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Toby Ziegler from The West Wing (tv 1999) 57:06

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Description Returning guest Kate Reid joins Joe to discuss a holiday-themed episode of The West Wing, “In Excelsis Deo.” This episode tells the story of Toby receiving a phone call when a homeless man dies from exposure but has Toby’s business card in his pocket. Support Patreon Show Notes The West Wing – Wikipedia In Excelsis Deo – Wikipedia…

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Jake Friedman and Episode 6 of "The Disney Revolt". The strike begins! Walt was Walt and Roy Disney thinking? Why did the let the strike happen? 42:28

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The incredible story of "The Disney Revolt" continues. Author Jake Friedman has written the only book published on the animation strike of 1941. Was Walt just naive? Was he just too busy? Why did Roy continue to look away? What Svengali-like hold did Gunther Lessing have over them? We meet Capone Gang member Willie Bioff who headed up union that tr…

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Jack Frost (1979) 16:21

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Rankin-Bass does it again! And by "it" we mean makes a stop-motion holiday special that no one asked for featuring a celebrity narrator, a weird dictator, and characters with anachronistic 1970s hair styles.

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536 - Interview with the Vampire (feat. Eric Sipple) 2:18:46

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Shall we begin like David Copperfield? "I am born…I grew up?" Or shall we begin about 120 years after Anne Rice's novel Interview with the Vampire took place, with AMC's brilliant TV adaptation shifting the story from Louis de Pointe du Lac as a wealthy white plantation owner in the 1790s to one where Louis is a Black man in the 1910s working the r…

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Jake Friedman Episode 5- The Disney Revolt- More new names and incidents that started the strike and changed Walt and his company forever 59:27

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Jake Friedman is back with his book, "The Disney Revolt". Who are all these people that no ones knows of that changed the animation world and The Walt Disney Company forever? What caused the strike? Why were Walt and Roy so tone deaf to their staff? Who is Gunther Lessing and what was his hold over Walt? How did they have such an outsize influence?…

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Christmas Special 2025 1:10:48

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Description Returning Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack joins Joe and Producer Andrew for their annual Christmas Special. Producer Andrew has provided Todd and Joe with a list of titles for Christmas movies they have never seen, and Todd and Joe each pitch a plot based on that title. We’ve been doing this for over a decade, but the new Chris…

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Scrooge (1951) 32:32

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These Cratchits are acceptable. Spin the Wheel of Scrooges for yourself!

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The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 17:30

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If you grew up watching the magical 1993 animated special The Tailor of Gloucester from The World of Peter Rabbit & Friends — with its cozy Victorian fireplace glow, beautifully animated mice, and warm, storybook charm — then you’re about to experience the original tale that inspired it all. Before film studios brought Beatrix Potter’s world to lif…

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The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 1:08:22

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If you loved Disney’s Frozen — with its icy kingdoms, magical snowstorms, and powerful winter queens — then you’ll be amazed to discover the original story that inspired it all. Long before Elsa and Anna, Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Snow Queen, one of the most beautiful and influential winter fairy tales ever created. This is the full, unabri…

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The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 7:06

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If you were moved by Disney’s stunning 2006 animated short The Little Matchgirl — the one praised worldwide for its breathtaking artistry and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film — then you absolutely need to experience the original story that inspired it. Before Disney transformed it into one of the most emotional pieces of …

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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 3:23:18

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Before the dazzling stop-motion magic of the Rankin/Bass Christmas special — L. Frank Baum, the legendary author of The Wizard of Oz, created one of the most magical Santa Claus origin stories ever written. This is his original tale, brought to life again in audiobook form. If you grew up watching the beloved stop-motion classics — Rudolph the Red-…

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Todd J. Pierce is back with his new book, "Making Mary Poppins-The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney and the Creation of the Classic Film" 1:03:44

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Todd J. Pierce is back! You will remember him from out great discussion of the infamous Men's Private Penthouse Club at the Disney Studios. He is here to talk about his new book, "Making Mary Poppins". This is the first and only book written about how the "Mary Poppins" movie was made. You will learn so much that you have never heard before as well…

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Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 3:26

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If you grew up watching Tim Allen redefine Santa in The Santa Clause trilogy or you’re a fan of Tim Burton’s iconic, spooky-sweet style in The Nightmare Before Christmas, then you’ve never experienced the original story that inspired generations of Christmas movies. Long before Hollywood turned Santa into a cultural legend, Clement C. Moore wrote t…

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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 2:48:30

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If you loved Morgan Freeman’s wise, enchanting narration in Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms or Keira Knightley’s unforgettable Sugar Plum Fairy, then you need to hear the original story that inspired every movie, ballet, and Christmas adaptation ever made. Before Disney brought it to life with stunning visuals, before the Barbie animate…

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 12:16

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If you loved Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas or the Hallmark adaptation Gift of the Magi, then you’ve got to hear the original version that inspired them all. Before the animated retellings, before the Hollywood dramas, before Hallmark turned it into a Christmas classic, O. Henry wrote this timeless story that still melts hearts over 100 years later…

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens ~ Full Audiobook [christmas] 3:00:54

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If you loved Jim Carrey’s animated Scrooge, Will Ferrell’s comedy twist in Spirited, or Ryan Reynolds’ modern musical take, then you’re going to love experiencing A Christmas Carol in its original, purest form — straight from Charles Dickens. This is the timeless Christmas classic that inspired every major adaptation. Before the special effects, be…

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Christmas Campaign III (special 2025) 1:32:58

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Description Returning guest Cavan Helps and Norman Mitchell join Joe and Producer Andrew for a role-playing Christmas adventure. This year, we’re celebrating the holidays in the Marvel Universe. Support PatreonBy Dueling Genre Productions

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The Star Wars Holiday Special 1:00:33

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Happy Life Day, y'all.

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The Lost Tiki Room Tapes! Never before heard bonus material from "Before the Birds Sang Words" by Ken Bruce 25:19

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THIS IS SO EXCITING! And only available to subscribers of A Walk With Walt Podcast! We have discovered some missing material from our 6 episodes of our podcast with Ken Bruce where we discussed his book, "Before the Birds Sang Words". This is the only book ever written on the Tiki Room. 20 minutes of some of the most amazing stories and trivia that…

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Marie and the Nutcracker from The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (short story 1816) 1:02:35

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Description Returning guest Kjerste Christensen joins Joe to discuss the 1816 short story “The Nutcracker” by E.T.A. Hoffman. This story has been adapted frequently and has become a Christmas classic. It tells the story of a young girl’s favorite Christmas toy coming alive and battling the mouse king. Support Patreon Show Notes The Nutcracker and t…

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The Mouse on the Mayflower 26:08

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It's probably for the best that they don't air this on TV anymore.

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Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross from Friends (tv 1994) 56:41

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Description Returning guest Kate Reid joins Joe to discuss the classic sitcom Friends. We’re talking about a pair of their Thanksgiving episodes, “The One with All the Thanksgivings” and “The One Where Ross Got High.” Besides talking about the specifics of these episodes, we learn that these are the first episodes of Friends that Joe has ever watch…

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Corinne Andersson from Disneylifestylers with the years Christmas and holiday gifts from Disneyland and WDW! 1:05:22

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Holiday and Christmas gifts for the 2025 season! As always, Corinne Andersson from Disneylifestylers has the inside information and scoops for you! Now is the time to buy! Corinne always says, "Do not wait! Buy now, or next time you look it will be gone!" And see this on YouTube to view all the gifts that Corinne talks about! And, Kerry rates each …

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Pride and Prejudice by: Jane Austen 11:44:11

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Experience the wit and romance that captivated millions on screen—straight from Jane Austen's brilliant mind! Before Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen brought Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's electric chemistry to life, their story began in this beloved classic. Discover the sharp dialogue, complex characters, and social commentary that Hollywood coul…

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The Count of Monte Cristo (Part 1) by Alexandre Dumas ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] 11:41:31

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Chapters 1–28 launch the epic tale that inspired the thrilling Hollywood adaptation starring Jim Caviezel, with the legendary Richard Harris — yes, Dumbledore himself — delivering one of the most memorable mentor roles of his career. If you loved the intense emotion, sweeping drama, and cinematic revenge of the film, this audiobook takes you deeper…

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The Call of the Wild by Jack London ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] 3:21:54

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If you loved Harrison Ford’s powerful performance in the Hollywood adaptation of The Call of the Wild, then you’re about to experience the original masterpiece that inspired it all. Before the breathtaking landscapes and big-screen adventure, Jack London wrote the raw, untamed story that filmmakers have been trying to capture for over a century. Th…

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Bingo 38:36

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Is this movie a post-modern Lassie parody?

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Les Misérables (Volume 5 – Part 2) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 6:08:23

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Books 4–9 of Les Misérables, Volume 5 bring the breathtaking conclusion of the story that inspired the legendary Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a cinematic masterpiece that moved audiences around the world. Their unforgettable portrayals of Valjean, Javert, and Fantine echo through every page of Victor Hugo…

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535 - VAL-halla: The Doors / Tombstone (feat. Eric Sipple) 2:06:31

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It is time once more to enter the gates of VAL-halla, our retrospective series on the late Hollywood icon Val Kilmer. Paul, Arlo, and Eric set their sights on what are possibly Kilmer's two best performances. First, in Oliver Stone's psychedelic biopic The Doors, Val embodies the Lizard King himself, Mr. Mojo Rising, Jim Morrison; and then, in Geor…

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Vashti and Kuno from “The Machine Stops” and the man from “Mechanopolis” (short stories 1909 and 1913) 53:33

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Description First-time guest Jonathan Wade joins Joe to discuss to classic, early sci-fi stories, “The Machine Stops” and “Mechanopolis.” In the 1909 short story “The Machine Stops” by E.M. Forster, humanity has begun living in underground cities with all their needs met by the machine, until one day their machine stops. In the 1913 short story “Me…

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Jake Friedman and his book, "The Disney Revolt" Part 4. Further discussion of Walt Disney and Art Babbitt, and what led to the great Disney Animation Strike of 1941 59:34

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We continue with the story of the Disney Animation Strike of 1941, and how it unfolded. Jake Friedman tells us what is happening in the world and the USA, while the strike is getting started. This gives important context to the strike. Jake, Kerry and Pete talk more about Art Babbitt. His life at first reveals no compelling reason to be a person wh…

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Les Misérables (Volume 5 – Part 1) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 6:50:03

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Books 1–3 of Les Misérables, Volume 5 carry the emotional weight and cinematic power that made the Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a global phenomenon. Their unforgettable performances as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine helped bring Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life, but in these chapters, you’ll hear th…

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Les Misérables (Volume 4 – Part 2) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 5:34:14

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Books 9–15 of Les Misérables, Volume 4 bring the breathtaking climax of the story that inspired the legendary Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in their unforgettable, Oscar-winning roles. Their portrayals of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine shook movie audiences around the world, but here in Victor Hugo’s ow…

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Rolie Polie Olie 18:07

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Is this steampunk? We watched: S2E01 - Mom's Night Out / Polie Pox / Da Plane! Da Plane!

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Les Misérables (Volume 4 – Part 1) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 9:42:18

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Books 1–8 of Volume 4 explode with the same raw emotion and cinematic power that made the Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — an unforgettable masterpiece. Their performances as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine captured the world’s heart, but it’s here, in Victor Hugo’s own words, that the true spirit of Les …

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534 - Superman (feat. Eric Sipple) 2:21:57

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Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's James Gunn's Superman, here to launch the writer-director-studio-head's brand new (?) DC Universe. It moves faster than a speeding bullet despite having more plot than the last five Marvel movies put together–and some of those plot points hold up better to the green-K gaze of our hosts than others…

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Les Misérables (Volume 3) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 10:42:47

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Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway brought this story to life on the big screen — but here, in Volume 3: Marius, you’ll experience the heart of Les Misérables as Victor Hugo first wrote it. This is the section that inspired some of the most emotional and unforgettable moments in the Hollywood film — a sweeping tale of love, courage, and…

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Les Misérables (Volume 2 – Part 2) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 4:19:27

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Books 6–8 of Volume 2 bring you the powerful continuation of the story that became one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in performances that defined a generation of moviegoers. Their portrayals of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine electrified audiences around the world, but it all beg…

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Eve and Adam from Monday (comic 2025) 52:56

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Description First-time guest Andy Hartzell joins Joe to discuss his graphic novel Monday. Monday tells the story of Eve and Adam trying to navigate their first days after creation as Snake offers suggestions about what they should do and God is interested in making one more creation. Support Patreon Show Notes Monday – Publisher website…

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The Disney Revolt by Jake Friedman Part 3- Walt Disney and Art Babbitt 1:24:12

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How did Walt Disney become "Walt" and how did Art Babbitt become "Art"? Two people who revolutionized animation who were once working together for the betterment of the company and are not mortal enemies. Jake Friedman has written the only book on the Disney Animation Strike of 1941. You can only hear this interview on "A Walk With Walt Podcast".…

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PB&J Otter 17:36

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Do the noodle dance. We watched: S02E22 - A Tree Grows in Hoohaw / Flick's Big Fakeout

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Les Misérables (Volume 2 – Part 1) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 8:03:24

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Books 1–5 of Volume 2 dive even deeper into the world that became one of Hollywood’s most powerful films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in unforgettable, Oscar-winning performances. Before the bright lights of the screen and the soaring music of the musical, there was Victor Hugo’s raw, emotional masterpiece — a story of …

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Les Misérables (Volume 1 – Part 2) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 4:24:42

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Books 6–8 of Volume 1 continue the epic story that inspired the blockbuster Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a movie that brought Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life with breathtaking emotion and Oscar-winning performances. This is the next chapter in the saga that made audiences weep, cheer, and believe in red…

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Les Misérables (Volume 1 – Part 1) by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook [drama] 8:50:40

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Books 1–5 of Volume 1 bring you the powerful beginning of the story that became one of Hollywood’s greatest epics — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in the unforgettable film adaptation. Before the lights, the music, and the Oscars, there was Victor Hugo’s masterpiece — a tale of grace, redemption, and rebellion that still mo…

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Seita and Setsuko from Grave of the Fireflies (film 1998) 56:13

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Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the Japanese film Grave of the Fireflies. This 1998 film was produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Isao Takahata. It is based on the semi-autobiographical short story of the same name by Akiuki Nosaka and tells the story of Japanese siblings trying to survive the end of World War II…

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The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells ~ Full Audiobook [science fiction] 6:53:19

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If you loved Tom Cruise battling alien invaders in the explosive Hollywood blockbuster War of the Worlds, then you’re about to experience the original story that inspired it all. Long before the dazzling special effects and epic destruction hit the big screen, H. G. Wells imagined this terrifying vision of humanity’s fight for survival — a story so…

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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells ~ Full Audiobook [science fiction] 3:37:50

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Hollywood fans — imagine this: a blockbuster sci-fi film directed by Simon Wells, the great-grandson of H. G. Wells himself. That’s right — the man who invented time travel on the page had his own family carry the legacy onto the big screen. The Time Machine isn’t just a novel; it’s the original blueprint for every epic time-travel movie ever made.…