Best Zack Miller Podcasts (2025)

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Toys w/ Drew McWeeny (HDTGM Matinee) 58:29

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Robin Williams re-teaming with Barry Levinson, what could go wrong? Apparently, a lot! Film/culture critic Drew McWeeny joins Paul & Jason to discuss the 1992 surreal comedy Toys, where Robin Williams plays a less charming and more preachy Willy Wonka. They cover LL Cool J's interrogation, the bonkers reveal about Joan Cusack's character, and the s…

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Dylan Taylor-Lehman, "Going Rackless: Chicago’s Amateur Pool Players and the Quest for Glory in the Biggest Tournament in the World" (3 Fields Books, 2025) 36:33

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Playing every angle for a shot at the big time, Chicagoans venture to area pool halls to perfect their games and navigate league play for a shot at the APA World Pool Championships in Las Vegas. In Going Rackless: Chicago’s Amateur Pool Players and the Quest for Glory in the Biggest Tournament in the World (3 Fields Books, 2025) Dylan Taylor-Lehman…

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Rebuilding America's Chip Supply: Inside Planned Semiconductor Investments - Angela Thurman 33:59

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Angela Thurman, Founder & CEO of Thurman Co., dived into the complex and critical efforts underway to rebuild America’s semiconductor supply chain and what these investments mean for business owners navigating a shifting industrial landscape. Angela is a seasoned aerospace and telecom program leader with ov…

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Last Looks: The Christmas Tree 51:17

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Jason & Paul run through a huge list of TV and movie recs, we answer some choice Corrections & Omissions on The Christmas Tree, and engineer Devon returns to the pod to talk music and his new album "Blame It On My Zodiac." Plus, as always at the end of the show we announce next week's movie! Check out Devon's album "Blame It On My Zodiac" at: https…

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Ep. 541 Russell Kimura: Stop Doing THIS If You Want Your Daughter to Open Up 1:07:31

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Russell Kimura, creator of Fathers with Daughters and girl dad of three, shares his journey of learning to show up with intention for his daughters. In this rich conversation, Russell reveals why consistency beats perfection, how to create emotional safety without sacrificing leadership, and why fathers must commit to connection over convenience. H…

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Reindeer Games w/ Howard Kremer (HDTGM Matinee) 1:02:59

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It's a HDTGM all-time classic! Howard Kremer (Who Charted?) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 2000 holiday crime-thriller Reindeer Games. They sound off on Ben Affleck’s love of pecan pie, the terrible open-mouth kissing, and the bonkers Ashton Kutcher cameo. Plus, a revelation about the character names blows everyone's minds and we lea…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #118- The 20th Massachusetts- Ralph Siegel and Zack Fry 2:47:43

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Step into the world of the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry — the famed "Harvard Regiment" — as we explore their gripping story at the Battle of Gettysburg in **Ask A Gettysburg Guide #118**. This regiment, composed largely of Harvard-educated officers and Massachusetts volunteers, marched onto the fields of Gettysburg not knowing how decisive…

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The Christmas Tree (1991) 1:12:45

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Is this the worst animated holiday special of all time? Paul, Jason, and June brave the longest 43 minutes of their lives to find out! This week we're talkin' 1991's The Christmas Tree, a direct-to-video holiday cartoon about an orphanage owner with a gambling problem and a tree named Mrs. Hopewell. They discuss the bizarre narration, the kids who …

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Natalie Porter, "Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders" (ECW Press, 2025) 45:24

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A vibrant, meticulously researched celebration of the women and non-binary skateboarders who defied a hostile industry and redefined skateboarding around the world With enthusiasm and empathy, Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders (ECW Press, 2025) celebrates the relentless participation of women in skateboardi…

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Ep. 540 Tom Pfanner: The 5 Levels Every Dad Must Master (Before It's Too Late) 44:17

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When Thomas Pfanner's eighth-grade son walked out of his life for six months, he realized something had to change - and it wasn't his son. In this powerful conversation, Thomas breaks down his FORGE framework (Faith, Ownership, Respect, Groundbreaking Adventure, and Expectation) from his new book "Dads Who Lead," revealing why teen rebellion happen…

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets w/ Jessica St. Clair & Doug Benson (HDTGM Matinee) 1:13:25

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Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies) joins Paul, Jason and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 2017 sci-fi flick Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. LIVE from the Theatre at Ace Hotel for Pee Cast Blast ’17, they cover everything from Rihanna as Bubble, to a shapeshifting alien entertainer, to the movie resetting itself every 15 minu…

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John A. Camacho and Zack Hamilton, "Sports Chaos: Exploring the Reasons Behind Expert Business, Legal, and Moral Decisions" (2025) 59:26

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What happens when sports decision-making collides with business interests, legal battles, and moral dilemmas? Sports Chaos dives into the unpredictable world where experts, executives, and athletes must navigate high-stakes choices that shape the future of sports. From billion-dollar deals to ethical debates over owner and athlete behavior, this bo…

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Last Looks: My Boyfriend's Back 44:55

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Emergency Geek Sqwad episode! That's right, Jason & Paul welcome our Gen-Z intern Quinn to tackle the Geek Sqwad representation on the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on My Boyfriend's Back and shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode. And as always, at the end of the show we ann…

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The Gettysburg Address: Then, Now, and For All Time | with Bob Steenstra 2:20:39

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🇺🇸 **The Gettysburg Address: Then, Now, and Forever** 🇺🇸 In this powerful episode of **Addressing Gettysburg**, Licensed Battlefield Guide **Bob Steenstra** joins Matt and Mikey B for an in-depth exploration of Abraham Lincoln's timeless masterpiece—the **Gettysburg Address**. 🔥 **What did Lincoln really mean in 1863?** 🔥 **Why do his 272 words sti…

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Diana: The Musical LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) 1:08:26

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Imagine a very creative sixth grader decided to do a musical book report on Princess Diana and you get the 2021 film, Diana: The Musical. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Paul declares his love of the film’s stage design and gives us a taste of his British accent which is completely chuffed now, innit bruv? June schools Paul and Jason on the history…

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My Boyfriend's Back LIVE! 1:17:29

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Brace yourselves, 'cause Paul, June, and Jason are covering the "choice" 1993 teen horror rom-com My Boyfriend's Back starring Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, and Matthew Fox. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman's brilliantly unhinged performance, how Johnny Dingle is a straight up creepo, if Missy is horny for dead bodies, and s…

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Ep 539: Why a Messy Garage Means You're Winning at What Actually Counts 13:39

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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Ned opens up about the chaos of everyday fatherhood—from dead rats in the trash to staying up late with his twelve-year-old daughter on her last night of being twelve. He challenges the pressure dads feel to do everything perfectly, reminding listeners that presence trumps perfection every single time. Ned shares…

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Miami Connection LIVE! w/ Chris Geere (HDTGM Matinee) 1:18:11

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Actor Chris Geere (You're The Worst) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 martial arts film Miami Connection. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the music band of ninjas, the connection to Miami, orphan beach, and so much more. (Ep. #171 Originally Released 09/15/2017) • Our holiday virtual livestream is on De…

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Sleep Deprivation at the Battle of Gettysburg | Dr. Craig A. Miller, M.D. 1:25:31

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Dr. Craig A. Miller joins us to talk about his latest article in Gettysburg Magazine (Issue #73) about how sleep deprivation affects the human body, specifically, the human bodies at Gettysburg. Read the article here https://nebraskapressjournals.unl.edu/issue/9000034802977/gettysburg-magazine-73/ Check out Dr. Miller's work here https://www.drcrai…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #117 | THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION | Tracy Baer and Mike Lentz 1:49:51

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**Ask A Gettysburg Guide #117 — The Battle of Brandy Station with Tracy Baer & Mike Lentz** 🎖️🐎 Join us as we explore the dawn attack on June 9, 1863 at the largest cavalry battle ever fought on North American soil. From Beverly's Ford to Fleetwood Hill, Tracy and Mike break down the surprise crossing, the fierce clashes, and how this moment reshap…

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Last Looks: John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars w/ Ed Brubaker 1:08:30

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Legendary graphic novel writer and TV showrunner Ed Brubaker joins Paul & Jason to continue breaking down Ghosts of Mars, share his experience adapting Criminal into a new Amazon TV series, discuss writing his own Parker story along with giving thoughts on Shane Black's Parker adaptation, Play Dirty, and so much more. But first, Paul answers all yo…

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Anastasija Ropa, "The Medieval Horse" (Reaktion Books, 2025) 40:00

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Anastasija Ropa joins Jana Byars to talk about The Medieval Horse (Reaktion, 2025), a book that explores the role of horses across the medieval world, from the Kievan Rus' and Scandinavia to Central Europe, Byzantium, the Arab world and Asia, including China and India. Covering the early medieval period to the late Middle Ages, it examines how hors…

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Ep. 538 Zack Ponder: The Shift That Changed Everything for My Family 53:17

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Zack Ponder shares his raw journey from struggling entrepreneur with a DUI to becoming a present father who homeschools four kids while his wife battles cancer. A former special education teacher who worked with profound autism students, Zack discovered God through the daily challenges of non-speaking, violent students and translated those insights…

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In Memory of Avaryl Halley (Shadow in the Cloud Matinee) 1:21:59

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It's with a broken heart that we share that our beloved Movie-Picking Producer, the incomparable Avaryl Halley, passed away last week after a year and a half long battle with breast cancer. Avaryl was a kind, funny, and talented soul who was responsible for so much of what everyone loves about HDTGM. In today's episode, Paul pays tribute to Avaryl …

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The Power of Coaching, Masterminds, and Collaboration for Business and Life 37:00

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Thane Isaacs, Executive Coach and Founder at Innovations Tomorrow, talked about how coaching, masterminds, and collaboration can be transformational tools to help you grow as a leader and build a stronger business. Thane is a seasoned leadership coach with over 30 years of experience developing high-perform…

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John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars LIVE! w/ Nick Kroll 1:16:38

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A movie with flashbacks within flashbacks within flashbacks?! HDTGM all-star Nick Kroll returns to help Paul, Jason, & our space expert June Diane Raphael break down the 2001 sci-fi horror film John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, & a pre-bald Jason Statham. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss the oxygen goggles, …

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Chopping Mall LIVE! w/ Mary Holland (HDTGM Matinee) 1:12:06

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Mary Holland (Ghosts, Happiest Season) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 sci-fi horror film Chopping Mall. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the slow-moving robots protecting the house of almonds, janitor bullies, the “furniture storgy,” and so much more. (Ep. #167 Originally Released 07/21/2017) • Our hol…

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Javier Wallace, "Basketball Trafficking: Stolen Black Panamanian Dreams" (Duke UP, 2025) 1:06:41

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Every year, hundreds of international student athletes arrive in the U.S. chasing their basketball dreams — many on F-1 student visas. But for some their journey turns into exploitation. Basketball Trafficking: Stolen Black Panamanian Dreams (Duke University Press, 2025) uncovers how dreams are sold, manipulated, and in some cases stolen — especial…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116- Army of the Potomac After Gettysburg- with Lewis Trott 2:00:46

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Get ready for a deep-dive ride! In Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116 Lewis Trott and I trace the story of the Army of the Potomac **after** Gettysburg — from the tense pursuit across the Potomac to the grinding Overland Campaign, the siege around Petersburg, and the final Appomattox Campaign that helped end the war. Tune in for crisp storytelling, surpri…

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Ep 537: Stop Telling Our Young Men to 'Go Get It Out of Your System' 12:39

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In this episode, Ned challenges the destructive cultural narrative that young men need to "get it out of their system" in their twenties, sharing insights from a recent father-son gathering and introducing Adam Lane Smith's transformative framework for masculine leadership based on four areas of safety that men must provide: resource safety, protec…

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Last Looks: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan w/ Adam Pally 1:01:06

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HDTGM all-star Adam Pally (Sonic the Hedgehog) joins Jason & Paul to chat all about starting out in the comedy scene, Adam's new HBO special An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally, and if he fared better than June on The Great American Baking Show. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on our Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes M…

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Ep. 536 Brad Plett: The One Parenting Mistake That Keeps Kids from Changing the World 54:20

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Ned sits down with Brad Plett, a father of four and full-time missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Kona, Hawaii. Brad opens up about his journey through a dark season of anxiety, shame, and guilt in his early years of fatherhood, and how discovering his identity as a son of God transformed not only his life but his entire family's traject…

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Sleepaway Camp w/ Zack Pearlman (HDTGM Matinee) 1:06:13

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This week, Paul, Jason, and June, welcome Zack Pearlman to discuss the 1983 film, Sleepaway Camp. The crew tries their hardest to figure out this movie, from the who's-who of it all to trying to make sense of the geography and economics of the camp, to Robert Earl Jones (father to James Earl Jones) appearance in this film. (Ep. #48 Originally Relea…

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Identifying Fractional Executive Resources for Your Business - Jen Hamilton 41:11

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In this episode of The Faces of Business, Jen Hamilton, Fractional COO and Founder of Hamilton COOs, shared how to grow your business with the right executive leadership, without the chaos. Jen helps business owners shift from being the hub of everything to building confident, accountable teams that run smoothly, so owners can step back and finally…

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Ep 535: Marriage Retreat Part 4 of 4: A Sentence to Change Everything 10:06

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In this powerful solo episode of The Craft of Fatherhood Podcast, host Ned Schaut closes out his four-part marriage retreat series with a heartfelt message that blends raw honesty, practical wisdom, and encouragement for fathers. Sharing lessons from Greg and Julie of Married for a Purpose, Ned unpacks why we must stop defining relationships by dif…