Best The Second Rounders Podcasts (2025)

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Check, Raise, All In: Revisiting Rounders 1:11:38

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Welcome back to Retro Life 4 You, the podcast where we dive into the movies that defined the 80s and 90s. Today, we’re heading into the underground world of high-stakes poker with the 1998 cult classic Rounders. Starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich as the unforgettable Teddy KGB, Rounders is a story of loyalty, obsession, and risk…

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079 - Second Rounders 33:40

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J. and Dan are back to celebrate the Fever advancing to the WNBA semi-finals. Lots of playoff talk, as well as some 2K chat and other women's basketball related silliness. We also give you a preview of how you can get your hands on an autographed Caitlin Clark Iowa jersey, coming very very soon.By planetwnba

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Enemy Mine (1985): From Enemies To Brothers 53:18

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Welcome back to Retro Life 4 You! Today, we’re crash-landing on a desolate alien world to revisit the 1985 sci-fi classic Enemy Mine. This is the story of two sworn enemies — a human and an alien — forced to survive together and, in the process, learn what it truly means to be human. We’ll dive into its troubled pre-production, the incredible perfo…

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078 - Post Season Spectacular 32:39

10d ago32:39

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J. and Dan are back to discuss the playoffs and the AP end of season awards. We also talk Angel Reese's next team, talk about Fan Appreciation Night, and condemn political violence (since everyone seems to need to do that this week).By planetwnba

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Toy Soldiers (1991) w/ Keith Coogan: Die Hard Meets The Breakfast Club 1:14:24

13d ago1:14:24

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In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we’re storming the halls of an elite boarding school to revisit the 1991 action-thriller Toy Soldiers. Starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Keith Coogan, this underrated 90s gem delivers a mix of teenage rebellion, explosive action, and Die Hard–style thrills with a prep school twist. We’ll break down the film’…

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077 - Stealing From Children 33:00

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J. and Dan are back to discuss recent WNBA Hall of Famers, Angel Reese's recent comments, and the long-awaited Playoffs chat. We also discuss the newly developing sports trend of snatching things from kids at games.By planetwnba

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Keith Cooke: China O’Brien, Mortal Kombat & Beyond 1:14:20

20d ago1:14:20

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🎙️ New Interview on Retro Life 4 You: Keith Cooke 🎙️ This week, we sit down with martial arts legend and action star Keith Cooke Hirabayashi for an in-depth conversation about his journey from the karate tournament circuit to the big screen. Keith shares stories from his days as a five-time World Martial Arts Grand Champion, his training in wushu a…

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076 - No Playoff Talk 30:52

27d ago30:52

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J. doesn't want to talk about the playoffs! It's too close and it makes him nervous. He and Dan will talk about other things, though, like Candace Parker's jersey retirement, some "of the year" awards, and of course the really odd security at the games this season.By planetwnba

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Quigley Down Under: Tom Selleck’s Forgotten Western Classic 58:09

27d ago58:09

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👉 Saddle up, movie fans! In this clip, we dive into the 1990 Western classic Quigley Down Under, starring Tom Selleck, Alan Rickman, and Laura San Giacomo. Find out: Which legendary actor was originally considered for Quigley’s role before Selleck How the film was developed way back in the 1970s The real Sharps rifle used on set Why the movie strug…

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Cynthia Rothrock Interview: Queen of Martial Arts Movies 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

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Get ready for a high-kicking deep dive with Cynthia Rothrock — the Queen of Martial Arts Movies and one of the most iconic action stars of the 1980s and 1990s. In this exclusive interview, Cynthia shares her incredible journey from world champion martial artist to international action film legend. We talk about her early days in karate and kung fu …

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075 - Intergender Hoops 32:40

1M ago32:40

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J. and Dan are back to talk all the new goings on of the WNBA. We talk NBA 2k26 and its new intergender play, which leads to a discussion about what all-time W players could work on what all-time NBA teams. Sue Bird's statue, Sports Betting, and the inevitability of the Lynx. We discuss all this and more on this episode!…

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It Can’t Rain All the Time – Brandon Lee and The Crow (1994) 51:38

1M ago51:38

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Based on the graphic novel by James O’Barr, The Crow follows Eric Draven, a rock musician who is brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, Shelly, by a gang of thugs on Devil’s Night—October 30th. One year later, Eric rises from the grave, guided by a mystical crow, to avenge their deaths. Dressed in black and painted like a gothic mime, he hunts do…

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074 - Putting Up Nets 32:30

1M ago32:30

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Dan and J are back to discuss all the best trades of the WNBA, as well as some weird news. Rivals Week is here and we are gearing up for Buddies Week next week. We are back on iTunes, so please say something nice to get us back up those charts.By planetwnba

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073 - The Trade Deadline 32:25

2M ago32:25

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We are here to discuss the Trade Deadline and analyze some mainstream media trade proposals. We recorded this before DiJonai got traded, too, by the way.By planetwnba

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072 - The Big Green Dill 36:52

2M ago36:52

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J. and Dan are back to discuss one of the more hilarious weeks in the WNBA. Trade deadline is approaching, but we have more important things to discuss like wigs, marital aids, and Plum Dawg in Happy Gilmore 2. Join us later this week for some Trade Deadline talk.By planetwnba

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It’s Good to Be the King – A Look at Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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If you've ever seen Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves with Kevin Costner… imagine that, but now imagine it directed by Mel Brooks, with every serious moment turned into a joke—and you’ve got Men in Tights. Released in 1993, the film follows Robin of Locksley, a nobleman who returns home from the Crusades to find his land taken by the villainous Prince …

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071 - Traffic Jamming 25:53

2M ago25:53

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We are back and stuck in traffic. The Planet W crew brings you this season's road trip episode, from inside the Planet W space ship. We talk about the Fever beating the Aces, bringing back the Stranger Things jerseys, and you might even hear a little road rage.By planetwnba

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No Honor Among Thieves: Revisiting Trespass 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Trespass tells the story of two Arkansas firefighters—Vince and Don, played by Bill Paxton and William Sadler—who discover a map that supposedly leads to a stash of stolen gold hidden in an abandoned building in East St. Louis. Sounds like a simple grab-and-go job, right? Wrong. Turns out the building is deep in gang territory, and before long, the…

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070 - All-Star Hangover 35:34

2M ago35:34

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J. and Dan are back to talk about their WNBA All-Star Weekend experience in Indianapolis. This episode is filled to the brim with All-Star chat and we want to welcome any new listeners we were able to pick up this weekend. Welcome to the weird world of Planet W.By planetwnba

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Hack the Planet – A Deep Dive into Hackers (1995) 51:10

2M ago51:10

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Hackers hit theaters in September 1995, directed by Iain Softley, with a screenplay by Rafael Moreu. The story centers around a group of teenage hackers who uncover a high-level corporate conspiracy and must use their skills to take down a villainous computer security officer. The movie is essentially the Matrix before the Matrix... minus the leath…

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069 - John Solo 29:02

2M ago29:02

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It's the Adventures of John Solo, this week. J is back by himself with an episode that started as a sound test for new equipment and just evolved into a whole half hour Planet W episode, without Dan. Hope everything sounds nice and I will work on some minor tweaks to the sound. This is our mobile setup we are taking to All-Star weekend with us!…

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Animating the '80s: A Conversation with Tom Cook 1:17:46

3M ago1:17:46

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In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we sit down with legendary animator Tom Cook, the man behind some of the most iconic Saturday morning cartoons of the 1980s and early '90s. From He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to Thundarr the Barbarian, Super Friends, Scooby-Doo, and more, Tom shares his incredible journey through the golden age of TV an…

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068 - Bark Bark 27:57

3M ago27:57

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J. and Dan are back with some more WNBA talk. We discuss more of the build to All-Stars, including the lack of schedule for WNBA Live. We also discuss Kelsey "Plum Dawg" Plum's superfan from the Fever/Sparks game. We also seem a little distracted in this episode, and that's because someone caught something on fire outside.…

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Transform and Roll Out: The 1986 Movie That Defined a Generation 1:10:28

3M ago1:10:28

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In this episode of Retro Life for You, Chris and Marty dive deep into the 1986 animated classic, Transformers: The Movie. They discuss the film's impact on childhood nostalgia, the emotional weight of Optimus Prime's death, and the significance of the voice cast. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Transformers, the cult classic statu…

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067 - All-Stars Loading 30:11

3M ago30:11

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J. and Dan are back to discuss WNBA stuff and get everyone primed for All-Star weekend. We talk Dewanna Bonner, Dawn Staley, and all kinds of things to look forward to in Downtown Indy in a few weeks for WNBA All-Star.By planetwnba

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Moving Violations (1985): Forgotten 80s Comedy Gold 55:08

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"Let’s set the stage. Moving Violations is a fast-paced, absurd, slapstick comedy about a group of misfit drivers sentenced to traffic school after repeated offenses — and if they fail, they lose their licenses for good. But their instructors are corrupt, and the system is rigged. So what do they do? Fight back, of course… with wacky schemes, wild …

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066 - Nick the Vulture 36:42

3M ago36:42

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J and Dan are back to bring you more WNBA news and follow up from last episode, where we made fun of a guy who stalked Kelsey Plum for an autograph. Well, that guy is a listener of ours and he was a lil' butthurt over us justifiably making fun of him... In true Planet W fashion, we make fun of him even more. Enjoy some roasted vulture everyone!…

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065 - Stone Cold Sophie 34:08

3M ago34:08

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J. and Dan are back, and watching their backs in case Stone Cold Sophie Cunningham wants to open a can of whoop... butt on us. We go over some news, talk about the big fight, and talk about weird autograph scalpers. It's a good one, I promise.By planetwnba

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Interview with the Vampire (1994) – Cast, Facts & Film Breakdown 1:03:24

3M ago1:03:24

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Based on the bestselling 1976 novel by Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire is a lush, atmospheric, and emotionally complex horror drama that chronicles two centuries of immortality, loneliness, and moral struggle through the eyes of the vampire Louis. Set against backdrops ranging from 18th-century New Orleans to modern-day San Francisco, this is…

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Val Kilmer – From Genius to Gunslinger 59:06

3M ago59:06

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Hey there retro fans, and welcome back to another episode of Retro Life 4 You — the podcast where we rewind the tapes and revisit the movies that made the ‘80s and ‘90s unforgettable. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today we’re spotlighting one of the coolest, most versatile actors of those decades: Val Kilmer. Whether he was cracking jokes as a pr…

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064 - A Slaughter of Aces 40:06

4M ago40:06

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J and Dan are back and watching the Aces get decimated by the Valkyries. We discuss Commissioner's Cup stuff, trade requests, Players of the Month, and other various goings on in the WNBA all while the Aces get beatdown in the background.By planetwnba

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Life Moves Pretty Fast: Revisiting Ferris Bueller 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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Released in 1986 and written and directed by the legendary John Hughes, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off follows high school senior Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick, as he pulls off the ultimate skip day. With his hypochondriac best friend Cameron Frye and his girlfriend Sloane Peterson, Ferris embarks on a wild adventure through Chicago — while…

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063 - The Bandwagoneers 39:43

4M ago39:43

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J. and Dan are back after a really strange week. We take lots of shots at the Cult of Personality bandwagon fans, and try to set a lot of the dumb narratives straight. We also discuss Pride Night backlash, from these same bandwagon rubes. Basically, this whole episode is a Personal Foul segment.By planetwnba

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It’s a Moral Imperative: Revisiting Real Genius (1985) 31:53

4M ago31:53

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Real Genius follows 15-year-old science prodigy Mitch Taylor, played by Gabriel Jarret, who’s recruited to a prestigious tech university to work on a secret project. He’s partnered with the school’s legendary slacker-genius Chris Knight, played by Val Kilmer — a guy who’s more interested in pranks and pool parties than lab experiments. But things a…

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062 - Surprise Openings 32:31

4M ago32:31

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J.Craft and Dan are back to discuss the surprises of the early games of the WNBA season. J gets a little overzealous with the soundboard and we talk all things W that we've experienced over the last week.By planetwnba

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Dead Men Do Wear Plaid – Weekend at Bernie’s with Catherine Mary Stewart 1:25:51

4M ago1:25:51

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When two low-level office workers, Larry and Richard, discover a financial discrepancy at their company, they bring it to the attention of their boss, Bernie Lomax. Unbeknownst to them, Bernie is behind the fraud—and plans to have them silenced. But before he can act, Bernie is murdered by a mob hitman. Instead of calling the authorities, Larry and…

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061 - Open Season 31:47

4M ago31:47

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J. and Dan are back from the season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where we didn't hear one single racist comment and we certainly discuss that. The season is back and we are here to discuss the goings on in the W and rip the new bandwagon dummies a new one.By planetwnba

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Sequel Shenanigans: The Madness of Police Academy 2 59:11

4M ago59:11

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Hey there, retro lovers! Welcome back to Retro Life 4 You, the podcast that dives deep into the wild, wacky, and wonderful movies of the '80s and '90s. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today we’re dusting off our badges, putting on our police caps, and riding into the hilarious chaos that is Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. Released in 1985…

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Behind the Mic with Neil Ross: A Voice Acting Legend 1:14:09

5M ago1:14:09

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This week, we’re stepping into the recording booth with one of the most iconic voices in animation history — Neil Ross. From Saturday morning staples like G.I. Joe and Voltron to the unforgettable narration in Transformers: The Movie, Neil has given life to some of the most beloved characters of the 80s and beyond. In this candid conversation, Neil…

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060 - Pre-Seasoned 30:54

5M ago30:54

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J. and Dan are back to discuss pre-season and all the drama and excitement that comes along with it. Cuts, Injuries, and Exhibitions. We also talk about our pre-season game experience with the Indiana Fever and how much we are dying for the season to start!By planetwnba

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Artificial Intelligence, Real Emotions: Revisiting D.A.R.Y.L. 1:05:17

5M ago1:05:17

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So let’s start with the basics. D.A.R.Y.L. was released in June of 1985. The movie follows a seemingly ordinary 10-year-old boy named Daryl who’s found wandering alone with no memory of who he is. He’s placed in foster care with a loving family, and he quickly begins to impress everyone around him—he's polite, obedient, insanely good at video games…

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There’s Something About Mary: The Full Breakdown 1:00:42

5M ago1:00:42

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There’s Something About Mary is a hilariously offbeat romantic comedy from the minds of the Farrelly Brothers that pushed the boundaries of humor in the late ‘90s and became an instant classic. The story follows Ted Stroehman (Ben Stiller), a lovable but perpetually unlucky-in-love guy who hasn’t gotten over his high school crush, Mary Jensen (Came…

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059 - Countdown to Pre-Season 32:42

5M ago32:42

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J. and Dan are back to discuss draft results, off-season team building, and we find it pretty hard to contain our excitement about the pre-season games starting in less than 3 weeks!By planetwnba

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Jack Flack Always Escapes: Celebrating Cloak & Dagger 1:16:05

6M ago1:16:05

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Cloak & Dagger follows Davey Osborne, an imaginative 11-year-old boy obsessed with spy games, role-playing, and the Cloak & Dagger video game. His father, Hal Osborne, is a busy Air Force employee, leaving Davey to escape into his world of make-believe, where he imagines his hero, Jack Flack (played by Dabney Coleman in a dual role), a superspy who…

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058 - Declaring for the Draft 25:17

6M ago25:17

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El Gringo Fantastico and Dan are back with a late off-season, pre-draft, and a slow news time show. Hall of Famers, Draft Picks, Card Money, and Next Season are all discussed.By planetwnba

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Hanging out With Glen Eaton From The Last Dragon 1:18:40

6M ago1:18:40

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Glen Eaton, renowned for his portrayal of Johnny Yu in the 1985 cult classic The Last Dragon, delivered a memorable performance as the comedic martial arts student. Beyond this iconic role, Eaton's on-screen appearances have been relatively limited. He featured in the 2012 short film Tex and more recently appeared in the 2022 film Bloody Hands. I…

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8 Seconds: The Legacy of Lane Frost 49:16

6M ago49:16

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8 Seconds is a biographical sports drama based on the life of professional bull rider Lane Frost. The movie follows Lane's journey from a young aspiring cowboy to becoming a champion bull rider, his friendships, marriage struggles, and his tragic death in the rodeo arena. The story explores his relationship with his father, the pressures of the rod…

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057 - March Sickness 30:20

6M ago30:20

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J. and Dan are back to talk more WNBA related things, and examine some off season moves that we haven't discussed yet. Not a lot of college hoops talk in this one, but we will be back for that next time.By planetwnba

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My Fellow Americans (1996) – Presidential Comedy & Political Hijinks 53:23

6M ago53:23

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Podcast Episode Description – My Fellow Americans (1996) In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we take a hilarious trip down memory lane with My Fellow Americans (1996), the political comedy starring Jack Lemmon and James Garner as two former U.S. Presidents on the run! This 90s comedy classic blends political satire, buddy comedy, and action, as th…

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The Last Great Western? Breaking Down Pale Rider 1:01:36

7M ago1:01:36

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In Pale Rider, Clint Eastwood delivers one of his most iconic Western performances as a mysterious, ghostly gunslinger known only as "Preacher." Set during the California Gold Rush, the film follows a group of struggling prospectors being terrorized by a ruthless mining tycoon, Coy LaHood (Richard Dysart), who wants to force them off their land. Ju…