Best Mr Schmidt Podcasts (2025)

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Better Watch Out: From Innocent Crush to Kills 27:41

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8h ago27:41

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In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we unwrap the holiday horror Better Watch Out. We dive deep into Luke’s twisted plans, break down how Ashley fought tooth and nail for survival, and speculate just how far things might have gone. How can an innocent crush lead to this?? As always, we put the movie to the test on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13…

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TOURNAMENT: BEST MOVIE FRANCHISE EVER 42:46

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! This week we have a little fun with movie franchises. Emily made a tournament featuring 32 of the biggest franchises of all time. Now it's time for Adam to pick winners until there is only ONE! Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook ar…

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#197 - Kim Feigl Ex-CFO Everdrop im Interview mit Matthias Walter Eser 1:25:47

2d ago1:25:47

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Wir übernehmen Deine Finanzführung auf CFO-Niveau – Cash, KPIs, Forecasting, Banken/Finanzierung, Reporting, Struktur & Governance. Liquidität sichern Planbarkeit erhöhen Wachstum finanzierbar machen Exit-ready werden. 🔗 https://eser.capital/erstgespraech/ ----------------------------------------------------------- Mehr qualifizierte Premium-Anfrag…

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Sinners: A Modern Day Masterpiece featuring Believing the Bizarre 55:19

7d ago55:19

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This week, we’re discussing Sinners with paranormal podcast Believing the Bizarre! Join us as we discuss our first impressions, how MIchael B. Jordan played two dynamic individual twins, the music’s cultural significance and so much more. Listen along as we debate whether or not there should be a sequel? How does the vampire hive mind work? And is …

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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL 1:18:13

8d ago1:18:13

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You have heard of us. We may be just the best podcast you've ever listened to. But honestly, we just want to know why's the rum gone? This week we revisit 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook …

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#196 - Marc Weindinger aka Mr. Meta-Ads im Interview mit Matthias Walter Eser 1:18:38

10d ago1:18:38

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Wir übernehmen Deine Finanzführung auf CFO-Niveau – Cash, KPIs, Forecasting, Banken/Finanzierung, Reporting, Struktur & Governance. Liquidität sichern Planbarkeit erhöhen Wachstum finanzierbar machen Exit-ready werden. 🔗 https://eser.capital/erstgespraech/ ----------------------------------------------------------- Mehr qualifizierte Premium-Anfrag…

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Advisor Empowerment Series: Elevate Your Practice for 2026 with Nicholas Ross & Dave Henry 34:27

13d ago34:27

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This episode introduces FIG's brand-new Advisor Empowerment Series, a live, collegiate-style learning experience designed to give financial professionals deeper mastery of the topics that drive today's planning conversations. Nicholas Ross and Dave Henry also discuss FIG's highly praised playbooks- covering life insurance, annuities, long-term care…

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The Lodge: Extreme Pranks Gone Wrong 31:29

14d ago31:29

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Winter chills aren’t the only thing creeping in during this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams. We dive into The Lodge, a bleak and unsettling tale of isolation, manipulation, and psychological collapse. Join us as we unpack why the dad absolutely sucks, how the kids messed around and found out in the worst way possible, and the chilling influence of…

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MONEYBALL 1:35:07

15d ago1:35:07

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Sometimes the game changes in ways that no one expects. Sometimes the new works better than the old. When it comes to baseball tradition always beats progress, until the 2002 Oakland Athletics changed everything. This week we revisit 2011's Moneyball, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking th…

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Promising Young Woman: Am I Complicit? 34:52

21d ago34:52

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Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses themes of sexual assault, trauma, manipulation, and violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this chilling installment of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into Emerald Fennell’s razor-sharp thriller Promising Young Woman. We’ll break down the film’s bold storytelling choices by casting “nice guys”…

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A LITTLE PRINCESS 1:20:59

22d ago1:20:59

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Imagine your father drops you at a boarding school to go fight in World War I. Then he never comes back, you go broke, and become a servant to a mad headmistress. That's the start of some crazy horror movie type stuff, just kidding. That's just the story of the movie we watched this week that was made for children. This week we revisit 1995's A Lit…

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Gremlins Doesn't Make a lot of Sense 33:05

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the holiday horror-comedy classic, Gremlins! We break down the infamous Mogwai rules (and why they don’t make a lick of sense), explore the strange nature of these deceptively cute creatures, and highlight just how much danger they truly pose when things go wrong. Of course, we can’t forget to celebr…

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HOLES 1:19:47

29d ago1:19:47

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We are back! Shia LaBeouf was a megastar in the making. Especially with his breakout role in this 2003 movie based on a book of the same name. This was a childhood staple for many, but 22 years later is it as good as you remember? This week we revisit 2003's Holes, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places …

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Diving into the World of Dreams with Matthew I. Schmidt | Writer, Director, and Editor of Mr. Sandman 1:09:17

1M ago1:09:17

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In this special episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sit down with Matthew I. Schmidt — the writer, director, and editor behind the chilling indie horror film Mr. Sandman. Together, we dive deep into the horror genre, exploring Matt’s inspirations and interests, and the unique experience of filming right out of his own home. We also unravel the cre…

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Heathers: The Original Mean Girls 32:35

2M ago32:35

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In this episode, we’re tackling the razor‑sharp satire of the 1989 teen cult classic Heathers. From high school cliques to explosive dark humor, Heathers redefined teen movies with its biting commentary on popularity, peer pressure, and the dangers of fitting in. We break down the film’s unforgettable trio, explore its shocking themes, and discuss …

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CHRISTOPHER NOLAN 47:09

2M ago47:09

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This week Adam revisits all 12 movies directed by Christopher Nolan to tell you which is his favorite. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/…

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Ghost: A Secret Horror Movie 35:53

2M ago35:53

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In this episode, we spin the pottery wheel and try not to get our hands dirty with Ghost (1990) — the romantic thriller that made us believe in love beyond the grave. Join Alex and Stephanie as they dissect this genre-blending classic, where con artists, mediums, and murder mysteries collide. From Whoopi Goldberg’s hilarious psychic antics to the c…

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Does Halloween 1978 Still Hold Up in 2025? 28:48

2M ago28:48

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In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the 1978 slasher that started it all—Halloween. With one of us experiencing the film for the very first time, we unpack reactions to John Carpenter’s masterpiece. From Laurie Strode’s emergence as the quintessential final girl to Michael Myers’ cryptic behavior, we explore what makes this film …

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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 1:15:19

2M ago1:15:19

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The 80s were an iconic time for slasher movies and Freddy Kreuger might be the scariest of them all. But was his first outing a dream or a nightmare? This week we revisit 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we…

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Hocus Pocus is the PERFECT Movie 33:07

2M ago33:07

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In this spellbinding episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive broom-first into one of the most iconic and perfect Halloween movies of all time: Hocus Pocus! Join us as we spotlight our brave protagonists and the deliciously wicked witches who steal the show: Sarah, Mary, and Winifred Sanderson! Are they the most powerful and evil witches of our ti…

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RANKING HORROR MOVIE GENRES! 51:59

2M ago51:59

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Horror movies come in all shapes and sizes. On this week's episode Emily and Adam tackle the task of ranking 11 different horror movie subgenres to come to the conclusion of what scares us most. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us…

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The Babysitter: Unexpected Big Bad 23:59

2M ago23:59

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On this episode of 13 Degrees of Scream, we dive headfirst into the neon-lit chaos of McG’s 2017 horror-comedy The Babysitter. What starts as a night of innocent fun for 12-year-old Cole turns into a blood-soaked battle for survival when he discovers his beloved babysitter Bee is part of a satanic cult—and he’s the next sacrifice. We unpack the fil…

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FANTASIA 1:25:23

3M ago1:25:23

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Walt Disney took a big risk combining animation with classical music, did it pay off? At the time maybe it didn't but over the years the appreciation has come. This week we revisit 1940's Fantasia, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are cu…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street: A First Time Watch?? 25:10

3M ago25:10

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In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, one of us takes our very first plunge into Wes Craven’s iconic horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. We dive deep into the twisted dream world of Freddy Krueger and discuss his eerie powers and the blurred line between reality and nightmare. We also explore the haunting real-life inspiration behind the …

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MR. AND MRS. SMITH 1:21:23

3M ago1:21:23

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A comedy action movie. A big success. A love is found. A cheating scandal. BrAngelina is born. This week we revisit 2005's Mr. and Mrs. Smith, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely h…

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Teen Wolf: A Non-Threatening Monster Flick 22:33

3M ago22:33

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This week, we turn into a werewolf in Teen Wolf! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Scream, we sink our claws into Teen Wolf (1985), a film that’s more coming-of-age comedy than creature feature — and not always for the better. While Michael J. Fox brings undeniable charm, the movie sidesteps its horror premise in favor of slapstick basketball montag…

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DAREDEVIL 1:31:09

3M ago1:31:09

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An accident as a child left Matt Murdock blind but with his other senses heightened. Now as an adult he fights crime as Daredevil. Ben Affleck puts on the red suit in his first superhero outing. This week we revisit 2003's Daredevil, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. Tik…

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We’re All Going to the World’s Fair: What Could Any of This REALLY Mean?? 30:20

3M ago30:20

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This week, we go to the world’s fair in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we talk about how people can see the same movie in totally different ways. We also look at the strange and uncomfortable online relationship between our characters that may or may not be more sinister than it seems. Things start to…

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SNOWPIERCER VIDEO GAME? 56:34

3M ago56:34

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Have you ever watched a movie and immediately wanted more? Wanted to be a part of that world? Experience that world in a brand new way? How about experiencing the movie as a video game? On this episode Emily and Adam talk about movies they loved and how they would turn them into video games if they could. Hope y'all enjoy. Thanks for listening. Ple…

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Weapons: Best Movie of the Year! 37:27

3M ago37:27

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This week, we try to find some lost kids in Weapons This week, we unravel the eerie mystery of Weapons (2025)—Zach Cregger’s chilling follow-up to Barbarian. Seventeen third-graders vanish from their homes at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving behind one silent witness and a town full of suspicion. Is it supernatural? Psychological? Justine Gandy’s worst n…

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JOHN WICK 1:35:42

3M ago1:35:42

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Everyone keeps asking us if we're back. We never really had an answer. But now, yeah, we're thinking we're back! This week we revisit 2014's John Wick, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is ex…

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: It Didn’t Quite Hook Us 29:42

4M ago29:42

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This week, we run over a man in I Know What You Did Last Summer! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the foggy waters of this late-90s slasher. We discuss why this film is a decent, if not groundbreaking, entry in the horror genre, dissecting the killer’s questionable motives and the somewhat confusing backstory that tries to tie…

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BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN 1:37:03

4M ago1:37:03

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We can't survive on just one or two high altitude podcasts per year. We wish we knew how to quit you. All we have now is Brokeback. This week we revisit 2005's Brokeback Mountain, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized …

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Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Investing with "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary 22:58

4M ago22:58

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This episode, Tom sits down with Kevin O'Leary- entrepreneur, investor, and of course, "Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank. The conversation covers everything from tariffs and the ripple effects on global markets to the powerful role artificial intelligence is playing in reshaping supply chains and boosting productivity. Kevin also shares timeless less…

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Companion: The Future of Love Is Terrifying… 27:08

4M ago27:08

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This week, we find out we’re an emotional support robot in Companion! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we plug into Drew Hancock’s genre-bending thriller where domestic bliss comes with a body count. From Barbie-bright visuals to sinister reprogrammings, we unpack the film’s commentary on autonomy, consent, and the terrifying limits of emo…

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW - TWILIGHT 1:15:22

4M ago1:15:22

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Actors and actresses inside of massive franchises usually go on to great success. Why didn't anyone from Twilight or other YA movies from that time period. We are talking about the cast of the some of the biggest YA movies of the 2000s and 2010s to discuss why. This week we revisit YA Movie Casts to see which one holds up the best. Find out now. Th…

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The Monkey: The Hilarity of Family Trauma 27:38

4M ago27:38

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This week, death is all around us in The Monkey! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we fling open the case on The Monkey, a film that’s equal parts family trauma and ridiculously random deaths. We dive deep into the themes of generational pain, dissect the bonkers kill sequences that had us laughing, and debate whether this movie is secretly…

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TWILIGHT 1:43:40

4M ago1:43:40

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We're impossibly fast. And strong. Our skin is pale white and ice cold. Our eyes change color. And sometimes we speak like, like we're from a different time. We never eat or drink anything. We don't go out in the sunlight... This week we revisit 2008's Twilight, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by …

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The Digital Plague Is Coming: Protecting Against Cybercrime with Rob Hegedus 32:59

4M ago32:59

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Cybercrime isn't just a distant threat- it's here, it's growing, and it's targeting everything from global infrastructure to small-town churches. In this episode, former military intelligence officer and cybersecurity expert Rob Hegedus joins the conversation to reveal how cyberattacks have become an industrialized, global business projected to cos…

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The Gate: Dark Fantasy or Just Mildly Terrifying? 26:21

4M ago26:21

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This week, we dig up some tiny demons in The Gate! We’re cracking open The Gate (1987)—aka what happens when your backyard becomes a portal to hell and your parents leave you home alone with some geodes and a mysterious hole in the backyard. Alex and Stephanie dive into this chaotic cocktail of stop-motion demons, melting faces, and questionable pa…

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THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK 1:23:22

4M ago1:23:22

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Emily's birthday is on the horizon again so she picked this week's movie to cover. And after two years in a row revisiting Jurassic Park, we finally get to move on to something new...sort of. This week we revisit 1997's The Lost World: Jurassic Park, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the…

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Night of the Demons: A Quintessential 80s Halloween Movie 29:32

5M ago29:32

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This week, we get possessed by some demons at an abandoned funeral home in Night of the Demons! Get ready to party... in hell! Join us as we break down the chaotic cascade of possessions that turn a Halloween bash into a demonic nightmare. From demon chases to disappearing lipstick (if you know, you know), we explore how each character’s descent in…

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RUSH HOUR 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

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Do you understand the words that are coming out of our mouths?!?! We hope so. This week we revisit 1995's Rush Hour, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful. Follow Emily on Le…

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Building a Business People Remember with Harley-Davidson's Ken Schmidt 37:33

5M ago37:33

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This episode, Ken Schmidt- former Director of Communications at Harley-Davidson and the brand architect behind its iconic resurgence- joins Nicholas Ross to talk about what it really takes to stand out in a crowded, noisy market. Ken played a key role in Harley's turnaround from financial ruin and he shares what the company got wrong, what they did…

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The Platform: A Cannibal Prison 34:08

5M ago34:08

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This week, we send ourselves to prison to starve in The Platform! This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we ride the elevator of despair straight into The Platform—a movie that asks, “What if capitalism was a horror movie... and also really bad at food service?” Join us as we chew through this dystopian fever dream, where the people are questionable a…

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Scooby Doo: A Weird Adaptation of Classic Characters 29:27

5M ago29:27

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This week, we get the Mystery Inc. gang back together by solving a mystery on Spooky Island in Scooby Doo! Come along with us as we discuss this 2000s family friendly movie (that originally wasn’t family friendly at all!) In this episode, we talk about the characterization of these classic characters, the missed opportunities of the spooky themed S…

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LEGACY SEQUELS 1:03:37

5M ago1:03:37

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20 years ago, the story of some blah blah blah hit theaters. And now this summer we are going back. That's what every legacy sequel does and sometimes they are damn good and sometimes they aren't. This week we revisit some legacy sequels, do they hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below…

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Cybercrime Defense for Advisors with Cybersecurity Expert Theresa Payton 31:31

5M ago31:31

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Theresa Payton isn't just a leading expert in cybersecurity and AI; she was the first female CIO at the White House and is now CEO of Fortalice Solutions. In this episode, she joins Tom for a conversation about digital manipulation, cybersecurity threats, ethical tech, and the second edition of her book, Manipulated. From deepfakes to credential st…

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As Above So Below: A Claustrophobic Found-Footage Horror featuring Drinking the Koolaid 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

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This week, we descend into the catacombs of Paris with special guests Cassidy and Amanda from Drinking The Koolaid! Join us as we crawl deep into the haunted heart of the Paris Catacombs to explore As Above, So Below! Follow along as Scarlett and her team descend into hell to uncover the Philosopher’s Stone. Then stick around for the discussion as …

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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER 1:25:20

5M ago1:25:20

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One year ago we did something horrific and now someone is reminding us. Thank God because we can't remember what we had for breakfast! This week we revisit 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer, does it hold up? Find out now. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are curr…