Best Tony Bates Podcasts (2025)

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David Lynch Tribute (with Predator Minute, Ken Bates & The Vern!) 18:38

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3h ago18:38

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Four of our true MVPs on the show reflect on why the late David Lynch touched so many souls in his hard-to-describe filmography. Why do so many other people go wrong by creating an ambigious fantasy world and why did he maintain people's trust in his visions? So much to unpack here but no shortage of praise in this sit-down!…

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Reeker Movies Review Minisode 17:52

2h ago17:52

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Dave Payne's supernatural slasher franchise includes elements of everything from creature features to heist and road trip films but is it successful at any of those things? In this double feature minisode, we get into why these bizarre low-budget films kept being discovered on the movie channels! SONGS USED: "Interloper," "Oppressive Gloom" and "Va…

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Dark Winds Season 2 & 3 Review + Interview with Castmember Alonso Rappa 48:39

6h ago48:39

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After a brief review of the edgy AMC Network show DARK WINDS, Cam gets to interview co-star of last season: Alonso Rappa! Alonso was a delight to have sum up the acting industry, his other upcoming gigs and keeping this creative process positive. How did Season 2 of this Tony Hillerman adaptation really raise the bar? What did Season 3 do that was …

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Classic Trashy TV: Renegade & Walker TX Ranger (with Tom Lindaman) 34:44

7d ago34:44

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It's time for Tom & I to jokingly review the low-brow yet popular Action shows: the half-Cherokee WALKER, TX. RANGER and rather similar RENEGADE! Guess which one of these shows is loosely connected to the ST. ELSEWHERE universe? Would either of these shows had been WAY better with JCVD or Schwarzenegger in the lead role? Cam also has Drinking Game …

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Unlocking High Performance Marketing For Advisors 49:13

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Tony Hillerman's PBS Navajo Mystery TV Movie Adaptations Reviewed 14:25

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Indigenous Peoples' Day: Last of the Mohicans Adaptations Reviewed 11:27

2d ago11:27

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We host a Indigenous Peoples' Day Week to honor the tradition and showcase how culture has been captured on film in the past: First on the docket, I host a minisode on the various LAST OF THE MOHICANS adaptations. Why does Michael Mann's epic translation only get better with age? Why was the book previously thought unadaptable? Which previous adapt…

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Favorite Moments of the Freddy & Jason Saga 1:27:39

5d ago1:27:39

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In this bonus chat, my lovely guests had some extended time to reflect on the memorable yet surprisingly creative moments of the Freddy and Jason franchise. There's something for every kind of fan here so prepare for us to validate you all! SONG USED: "How Can I Live (Soundtrack Version)" by Ill Nino Follow Filmmaker Jack Bennett (Never Surrender D…

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Scooby-Doo Zombie Island Films with Casey Kelderman & Sam Lenz (Screams From the Basement Podcast) 38:57

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It was time to invite the hilarious yet layered conversation starting duo on SCREAMS FROM THE BASEMENT for another chat. This time, we decided to discuss a double feature of the SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND films. What's your favorite Hanna-Barbera character? We're down to hear from you all!By JackedUpReviewShow

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Tony Todd's Zombie Movies Retrospect 25:45

7d ago25:45

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We're all still mourning the late great talent Tony Todd and since we've done various themed discussions on actors careers, it was time to dive into many of the various Zombie apocalypse action flicks he got to be a part of. Which movies can one recommend besides only the NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD remake? Which entry in his career is truly underrate…

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The Walking Dead Saga Review (with Crystal Hairston) 45:55

8d ago45:55

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Crystal Hairston & Cam dive into the popular yet controversial WALKING DEAD franchise. Crystal really digs the saga despite acknowledging its flaws while Cam just gives the low-down on which poorly-written characters he wanted to have be zombie fodder. Is it more divisive than LOST and GAME OF THRONES combined? Were some of the spin-offs better or …

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Return of the Living Dead Movies Retrospect (with Nix Eclips from Cinema Shitshow!) 1:32:43

16d ago1:32:43

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To start off the Zombie Themed Week for the podcast, I have the co-host of Cinema Shitshow dive into the RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD film trilogy. If you choose to accept the loose connection to George Romero's famous cinematic universe, where do you end up ranking them then? What comedic bit still works well with Part 1 and which character in Part 2…

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Breaking Bad Villains Retrospect Bonus Episode 18:37

13d ago18:37

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Our Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul group chat discussion concludes with a focus on who was the truly big bad of all time on that TV saga. Is Gus the only actual criminal with a code of honor? Is Saul Goodman better at vanishing than D.B. Cooper? Who doesn't want to kill Todd the minute you see him? Does Laura Fraser's Lydia character steal every sea…

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Bonus: American Masters: Creative Spark - How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus" 34:34

14d ago34:34

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This week, We Disrupt This Broadcast is excited to share an epiode of American Masters: Creative Spark. In this episode, actress, comedian and writer Natasha Rothwell shares how she connects to her character Belinda’s journey of self-discovery and how she collaborated with creator Mike White to bring greater nuance to the character. She reflects on…

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HK Film Franchise Review: Election 1 & 2 9:18

14d ago9:18

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Prepare for a double feature review of the ELECTION Hong Kong gangster films: How well does the first one handle its docudrama look while mixing in some dark humor? Why does the sequel undo most of the positives about the original film? Enjoy the chaotic summary in this minisode! SONG USED: "Take the Lead" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative …

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Crime Saga Summary: Traffic Movie & Mini-Series Spin-Off 20:37

15d ago20:37

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A quick dissect of Steven Soderbergh and Stephen Gagham's 2000 award-winning movie and the TV show mini-series spin-off occurs. Which actor in each installment stole the show the most? Was the movie just simply good but not Best Picture worthy? What themes does one take away the most from all of the different connected subplots? Skip town, avoid th…

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The Habits That Led This Advisory Firm To 10x Business with Brian Vendig 39:35

21d ago39:35

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How do you 10x a financial advisory business in 10 years and build a team that can keep outperforming in an AI-driven world? In this episode of High Performance Financial Advisor, we’re joined by Brian Vendig, President of MJP Wealth Advisors. Brian shares the strategies and habits that have propelled his career to leading a fast-growing advisory b…

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Sicario Movies Double Feature Review (with Caomh McGillion) 1:16:03

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Directors Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Prisoners) and Stefano Sollima (Suburra, A.C.A.B.) adapt another gritty vision by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Tulsa King). How did they take a continually depressing real-life themes and elevate them into a badass blockbuster fueled with social commentary & memorable villains? Which character flipping from ant…

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Favorite Moments in the Breaking Bad Saga 42:20

21d ago42:20

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We continue our Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul discussion by listing the best moments which sum up the plot arcs, ironies and downhill destruction of the various villain protagonists (who think of course they're misunderstood but aren't actually). Some of my guests even give their take on the Iowa and Omaha drug trade that mirrors some of the events…

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Sony Pictures & Other Sister Companies Film History 11:57

24d ago11:57

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I present to you all a rather sarcastic yet very sly way of looking at the sometimes successful yet infamous entertainment giant that is Sony Pictures!By JackedUpReviewShow

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A Review of the Christopher Columbus Movie Epics 20:51

25d ago20:51

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The various infamous, glamorizing and Hollywoodized Christopher Columbus films get a brief overview. It's mainly an excuse for us to talk about about renaming the holiday so we can stop honoring this tyrant and actually celebrate the Indigenous traditions themselves. Plus, you get to hear some brief yet very snappy satire clips about Columbus' raci…

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Episode 176 - Eleanor Grant - Amazingly talented Young Singer Songwriter and Much More! 22:01

20d ago22:01

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Eleanor Grant has had such an amazing music career yet she is still so young! Singing on film soundtracks, in front of orchestras, at the opening of the Disneyland Paris' 20 year celebration and much much more. She plays the double bass and bass guitar professionally and is an accomplished singer songwriter. She has sung for the renown vocalist pro…

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DC Vs. Marvel Comic Book Crossovers (with Predator Minute, Oreo Brewer & Daniel Ryan!) 40:24

27d ago40:24

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It was an overdue yet hysterical summary on the many crossover versus matches featuring the iconic characters of the DC Comics and Marvel Comics. How many of these were decided by fans voting versus creators making compromises? Which were the biggest facepalm worthy crossovers? And why is no amount of ass-kicking just good enough for some fanboys? …

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Pee-Wee's Playhouse Retrospect (with Tom Lindaman) 40:25

26d ago40:25

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Tom & I summarize the running gags, the audience reception & overall contribution to the family friendly comedy genre that Paul Reuben's iconic TV show legacy brought. CLIP INTRO: 2004 Access Hollywood Video InterviewBy JackedUpReviewShow

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New Amsterdam TV Show Review Minisode 12:03

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This hospital drama ran for 5 years on NBC and got a bigger streaming audience on Netflix but what does it offer to stand apart from others in this genre? What are some dramatically rewarding segments often featured here? What music helps elevator the various character's mood swings? And what other positives can you find here in this already oversa…

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A Brief History of the Commando Cody Serials 10:11

28d ago10:11

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Join me for this fun yet brief film history overview on the Commando Cody character in fiction. Popularized by the Radar Men from the Moon serials which were later shown on MST3k and which inspired The Rocketeer, what do these '40s short films have that you didn't get from Lone Ranger type fare? SONGS USED: "Delay Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetec…

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The 6th Annual VOD Awards Special (2025) (with Jasen Bach & Oliver Rockside) 27:36

1M ago27:36

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The In Your Earholes podcast network duo join the annual award show for more unconvincing set designs, crazy wardrobe, nonsensical scripts & amazing scenery chewing- all of it worth of getting some 'endearing" awards. Who doesn't want some laid-back sarcasm in under half an hour? MUSIC INTRO USED: "Firebrand" (MXC Theme Song) by Bumblefoot "Whose L…

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Riddick Movie Tie-In Material (Motion Comics, Anime & Videogames) Reviewed (with Oreo Brewer!) 24:42

1M ago24:42

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Oreo Brewer returns to the show to highlight the tie-in material for the CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK universe. Where can one find the motion comics for the first and third movie? What cool new characters voiced by famous actors appeared in both SPLINTER CELL inspired videogames? Was the anime movie by the AEON FLUX creator any good? Maybe DC Comics Anima…

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Reiwa Era Godzilla Films Review Minisode (with Tim Caldwell) 11:46

1M ago11:46

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In this minisode, we do a brief overview on the pros and cons of both SHIN GODZILLA (2016) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2024). TALKING POINTS: *James also recounts what else he saw at the recent Boston Film Festival that GODZILLA MINUS ONE was showing at *For both two new takes during this Reiwa Era, which is the superior Japanese version of the iconic …

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Anti-Terrorist Cell (AKA The Red Phone) TV Movie Series Review Minisode 10:39

1M ago10:39

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I present to you a mini-overview on these European spy action films with an all-star cast: a double feature of the ANTI-TERROR CELL movies! Is this one of the few times we've seen Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) play a good guy? Why did these not get picked up to series? Who else is in this stacked cast? And do the thrills deliver? MUSIC USED: "Exhilarat…

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Steven Bochco TV Classic Retrospects: L.A. Law & Hill Street Blues 30:09

1M ago30:09

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Welcome to a themed week on Antiheroes in Fiction: To start off, I summarize your parent's favorite '80s NBC Dramas by Steven Bochco. Does L.A. Law hold any muster or is it sadly rather dated? Is there anybody likeable on the Serpico-inspired drama Hill Street Blues or is it only a cesspool of crooked bastards? Aside from their cultural influence, …

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Review of 4 Rebecca De Mornay Psycho Thrillers (with Oreo Brewer) 1:00:06

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It was time for another actor retrospect where we take review movies on their resume with similar themes. This time we get to tackle 4 Rebecca De Mornay slashers/psycho thrillers: *The Hand That Rocks the Cradle *Table for One *Identity *Mother's Day (2010) Which of these stands out the most? Which of these is sadly underrated? Plus, Oreo & I joke …

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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office: Patrick Spence, Gwyneth Hughes, and Nick Wallis on Dramatizing the UK’s Biggest Scandal 43:17

1M ago43:17

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Host Gabe González introduces us to the shocking true story of the British Post Office scandal, and how the Peabody Award-winning series Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office led to real-world justice for the victims of this horrific abuse of government power. Jeffrey Jones sits down with the show’s Executive Producer Patrick Spence to understand the scand…

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The Shield TV Show Villains Retrospect (with Josh Hansen & Carlo Giovannetti from The Movie Loot!) 35:28

1M ago35:28

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We do our final discussion on the FX cable TV show THE SHIELD with a villains retrospect: *When you're all a group of crooked cops, who's ultimately the worst of the bunch? *Which of the serial killers and gangsters were also very freaky? *And we get to play some awesome clips from the show as well as a clip from Walton Goggin's interview on The Ri…

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All Versions of... A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 & 6 12:29

1M ago12:29

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In this minisode, we do another special editions/director's cut versions overview and this time it's over A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5 & 6. For Elm Street 5, we mention scenes from the Unrated Cut which was never restored past its VHS release. For Part 6, we discuss all 4 versions: the theatrical, home video, workprint & UPN TV edit. Do any of these…

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How To Build A $100 Million+ Book With NO Cold Outreach 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Managing over $100 million in client assets without making a single cold call… Sounds like a dream, right? For Mark Cecchini, Wealth Advisor & Director of Wealth Solutions at Quadrant Capital, this is the reality. And it’s the result of his focus, consistency, and knowing how to position himself in a noisy market. In this episode, Mark shares the i…

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Happy Death Day Movies Review Minisode 15:30

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What happens when you mash-up GROUNDHOG's DAY with SCREAM? You get mixed results at best! What do these slasher dark comedies get right and what do they get (mostly) wrong? Is Bear McCreary's score worth a listen on its own merit? Is anyone noteworthy here or do they essentially all become variations of the same kind of cliche characters this genre…

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The Asylum's Scarecrow Slayer Movie Review Minisode 9:56

1M ago9:56

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Before The Asylum became the main production outlet for SyFy Channel Original Movies, they were coming up with even quirkier low-budget B-movie material. I sum up the Killer Scarecrow trilogy, some surprisingly then-unknown and genre favorite actors who make cameos and the other shenanigans that entail in this film (all inbetween whacky reactions)!…

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Best Moments on Ray Donovan 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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We conclude the week with this awesome re-edit where my 3 incredible guests and I conclude the highlights, fight scenes, dramatic reveals & social commentary on Showtime's edgy show RAY DONOVAN. Our Well-Worded Guests: Tara Jabbari (Who Was She?, Mediamaker Spotlight) Katie Geilenkirchen (Retromade Podcast, One More Round) Hal Rudnick (Screen Junki…

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Tom Ripley Adaptations Overview 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Patricia Highsmith is both a terrible person and a great author who's Tom Ripley character was adapted into so many different movies and recently a Netflix mini-series. Here, I get to do an overview of the different portrayals of the character as well as why this con artist turned murderer is so endlessly fascinating to see adapted!…

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Better Call Saul Wrap-Up Retrospect 1:34:46

2M ago1:34:46

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We were overdue to do a look at the themes, character arcs & franchise closure in the final years of BETTER CALL SAUL. If you want a lively summary of character evolution, twisted emotions, gritty thrills & well-formatted scripting, this is the place for you! OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: Kevin “The Critic” Thomas Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) Adam Si…

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Jackie Chan & Jet Li Videogames Review (with Corey Danna, Fred Andersson & Mark Shaver) 35:22

2M ago35:22

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To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio! Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase? Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies whil…

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Gangstas Double Feature: City of God & City of Men 13:41

2M ago13:41

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I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later. What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since? Is the TV show streaming anywhere? And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of…

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Bonus Q&A with actress & teacher Gloria Jean Robertson! 56:26

2M ago56:26

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Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview! TALKING POINTS *Balancing successes & disappointments *Doing extra work *And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!By JackedUpReviewShow

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Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries Special (with James Bruno) 31:16

2M ago31:16

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James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries. Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking? And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies? SONGS USED: "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut…

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A Brief History of the Alan Smithee Alias Used by Movie Directors 20:13

2M ago20:13

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You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee. What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"? Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work? All that …

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The $400k Hack Financial Advisors Are Missing with Stephanie Bogan 44:32

2M ago44:32

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You could be leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table and not even know it. And you wouldn’t be alone. Many advisors are wasting valuable hours of their day on activities that don’t generate revenue. And that’s why Stephanie Bogan joins us in this episode - to uncover the activities that separate high-performing financial advisors from…

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3 Classic Documentary Series Tribute: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story (with JJ, Tom, Gil, Mike & Oreo!) 1:23:11

2M ago1:23:11

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We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story. TALKING POINTS: *We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds *We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world *And as usual…

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Unbroken 1 & 2 Biopic Movies Review 17:50

2M ago17:50

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For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel. Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre? SONG USED: "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.…

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Lawrence of Arabia Movies Double Feature (with Gil Palmer & Mike Ensing) 1:27:20

2M ago1:27:20

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Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel. TALKING POINTS: *After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present. *We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail. *We also talk …