The Winners and Losers Show with Hank Thompson features the honest, unique and hilarious perspective of a lifelong human — from the news of the week, the horrors of politics, a science story or two and the overlapping systems tying it all together, plus books, shows, movies, games and anticapitalist rants! Hank's trademark bluntness and creativity sources from his experience as a stand up comedian, an injured woodworker, a professional video editor who's worked in "progressive" media (The Yo ...
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Enjoy Houston-based So, What's Your Story? on Pacifica affiliate KPFT as seasoned hosts, who are also award-winning storytellers, spotlight real people with stories to tell. Personal narratives escort us through the windows of souls, traditional tales through worlds of enchantment, and a few tips to help you find your signature style. Every storyteller takes you on an astonishing journey before returning you safely to the present. Get on board. And support Pacifica Radio.
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Old friends reflect on their history with gaming and try to keep up while they grow up - games, movies, shows, and more.
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Comedian Matt Riggs, along with many ghosts, help walk his guest through their Pop Culture Past, Present and Future.
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Based in Tinseltown, well just north of it (North Hollywood), Zach and Kristen are married film industry professionals on a deep dive into the history of the Academy Awards. Every other week they watch the Academy Award winning Best Picture starting with the original ceremony in 1929 to now. Fascinated by the concept of The Oscars and curious about the culture surrounding them, the Phaneufs are on a mission to share the history and context of the “best” films in American history—thanks to Os ...
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Podcast / Media group of friends who enjoy talking tech news and looking at the latest hardware released. Previously known as Industry 4.0
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#200 - Certain Dooms w/ James Fritz
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Comedian and mentor to failed comedians James Fritz, Hank's mentor, joins Hank on Winners and Losers for a fun conversation about politics, comedy, life in Los Angeles, progressive media, vinyl, pistachios, algorithms, mediocrity (Bill Maher), food delivery horror stories, follicle privilege, humanity's rightful purpose, being a cool nerd, Hank's b…
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Just Talking #001 - Monday Sep 16 2024 — Caging Tigers
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No video. I just turned the mic on and started talking. Talking plans for the future and some of the darkness my head's been generating lately, the frustrations of a creative career, a little TYT talk, kitty cat talk, what stand up means to me now that I know I'm autistic. And other stuff probably! This format will develop over time. I'm so sick of…
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Do I not know what a hamburger bun is? 00:00:00 Discord 00:03:21 Fantasy Football 00:08:20 Frank & Hank Update 1 00:10:21 4th Grade Math 00:20:32 Visions of Mana 00:25:12 Space Marine 2De către Andy, JJ, Michael
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416: Frank and Hank Go to School
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00:00 Football Drafts 12:11 Curry Cup Noodle 14:27 Boil & Bottle Share 17:29 Water Heaters 26:02 Shogun 39:30 Harebrained Graft Announcement 44:53 Quantomania 51:48 Civilization 6 52:22 Tactical Breach Wizards 59:02 Frank and HankDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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00:00 Food. Again: Burrito Pricing 06:32 Nintendo Direct: Sea of Stars, Balatro, Trails, Suikoden, Castlevania 28:45 Civilization 7 Preview 32:29 Civilization 6 46:52 Octopath Champions of the Continent 54:42 Outro & TeasersDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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69th Academy Awards: The English Patient
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-ninth Best Picture winner, The English Patient! We discuss Gil Cates’s and Billy Crystal’s return to producing and hosting the Academy Awards Ceremony, Miramax’s grassroots campaign strategies for convincing voters to favor The English Patient, and Francis McDormand’s exciting Oscar win. We talk about Saul Zaent…
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#199 - DNC — Epic Commentary, Epicer Thoughts
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I watched the DNC. I have thoughts. From rambling about delusions, hope and lefties, we do quick checks of various speakers, enjoy an Bernie Sanders's brother, talk about Phil Donahue dying and listen to him school Ayn Rand, watch Hasan Piker get booted from the DNC and see David Sirota agree with Cenk Uygur that paid family leave is the right thin…
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00:00 Red Wine & Condensed Milk 05:07 Napa Valley 11:44 The French Laundry 33:28 Oregon Trail 2021 44:13 Trails Through DaybreakDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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Academy Archives: Apollo 13 and Emma Thompson
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In this episode we discuss the 1995 film Apollo 13, Tom Hanks’ involvement in the film and lifelong interest in space and the Apollo era of NASA space exploration, and the extensive lengths that Ron Howard, Hanks, and the whole team went through to make this film a reality. We also discuss Emma Thompson’s career, from burgeoning comedienne to two t…
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00:00 Making Xbox Cloud Work 02:03 Olympic Breakdancing 05:36 Visions of Mana Demo 16:37 Mechanical Keyboard Well 27:21 Disney Catch Up 39:54 Batman Caped Crusader 44:15 The Bear Season 3 47:58 Elden RingDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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68th Academy Awards: Braveheart
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-eighth Best Picture winner, Braveheart! Quincy Jones takes on the role of producing the ceremony, Whoopi Goldberg comes back to host, and the yearly themes of Gil Cates are gone. Braveheart surprises everyone by winning Best Picture and Best Director over Apollo 13, Sense and Sensibility, Ron Howard, and Ang Lee…
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Academy Archives: The Shawshank Redemption and Tom Hanks
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In this episode we discuss the critical successes and box-office failures of The Shawshank Redemption, writer and director Frank Darabont’s path to adapting the Stephen King work, and Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins’ stirring performances. We also look back through Tim Hanks’ long and illustrious career, his many hits, his second Academy Award win i…
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#198 - RFK Jr's Free Bear
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Kamala Harris chooses between Walz, Shapiro & a bald Astronaut, RFK Jr tells Roseanne Barr about a free bear and Donald Trump goes full narcissist at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference, plus the usual brilliant asides, insightful insights and above-average fever-rambling. Full Episode 198 on YouTube: Support links here:…
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02:04 Comic Con Wrap-up 24:43 Octopath: Champions of the Continent 32:09 Civilization 6 36:25 Steam Deck Attempt 43:13 Paris Olympics 56:38 Xbox Cloud Gaming Fail 59:44 Formula 1De către Andy, JJ, Michael
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67th Academy Awards: Forrest Gump
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-seventh Best Picture winner, Forrest Gump! We recap the 67th Oscar ceremony, Dave Letterman’s first and only time hosting the awards, Gil Cates’ new theme of “Comedy and the Movies,” and Forrest Gump’s record 13 nominations. We talk about Wendy Finerman’s quest to get this film made, Tom Hanks’ incredible, award…
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#197 - Biden Bounced For Kamala & TYT Job Talk
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The Young Turks job talk at beginning and end (2:25:17) — addressing requests for proof of my claims about having 3 different classifications and why I was motivated to unionize. Lots of videos of political news from the last couple weeks, from Joe Biden refusing to drop out, JD Vance's awkward Diet Mountain Dew Joke, RNC highlights to Biden steppi…
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1:31 Oven Surgery 10:00 Car Design 14:12 Civ 6 Deep Well 21:11 Next Gen Gamers 30:38 NES Championship & Physical Pricing 34:17 Comic Con 41:56 F1 Hungary 52:44 Octopath CotC 2nd AnniversaryDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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410: Scatterbrain Component Class
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00:00 Bottle Logic 03:10 Game Pass Price 06:20 Prime Day 11:23 Component Class Lite: Keyboards 20:22 Component Class Lite: Intel 26:02 Component Class Lite: Noctua & MRAM 38:33 New Steam & Logitech Software 44:03 Civilization 6 52:38 Elden Ring 57:31 NYT PuzzlesDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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Academy Archives: Jurassic Park and Jane Campion
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In this episode we discuss Jurassic Park, the incredible CG effects and animatronics that went into making believable dinosaurs on the big screen, Michael Crichton’s involvement in the film, and Spielberg’s massive success in 1993. We also discuss the life and career of legendary filmmaker Jane Campion, her breakout success with The Piano and Acade…
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#196 - Biden's Big Presser & TYT Working Conditions Preview
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Joe Biden's obvious unfitness to run a country, let alone a microwave, is put to the test in a critical press conference. We watch and react live, plus new details about the working conditions that drove us to unionize at The Young Turks, previewing an article I wrote and will be posting on Substack soon. (recorded Thursday evening July 11, 2024) F…
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3:53 Kura Sushi 14:37 Cup S'Mores 24:25 Elden Ring 34:35 Civilization 6 40:58 Summer Games Done Quick: Starcraft, Peanut Butter Baseball & Balatro 45:53 Game Pass 54:15 F1 SilverstoneDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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66th Academy Awards: Schindler’s List
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-sixth Best Picture winner, Schindler’s List! We discuss Steven Spielberg’s hugely successful year and night at the Academy Awards, with Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park winning 10 Oscars combined, Whoopi Goldberg’s historic turn at hosting the ceremony, and the exciting wins for Tom Hanks, Holly Hunter, Anna P…
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Academy Archives: Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Al Pacino
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In this episode we discuss Francis Ford Coppola’s salacious and violent Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Winona Ryder’s involvement in the production, the tremendous production value, and Oscar winning makeup and costuming. We also take a close look at Al Pacino’s life and career, his start in the theater, breakthrough as Michael Corleone, and his Oscar win …
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03:38 - Dog Preferences 10:49 - Steam Summer Sale Theory 15:38 - Animal Well & Steam Deck Controls 26:45 - Summer Games Done Quick 28:47 - Balatro (Andy Quits) 38:38 - F1 Austria 57:22 - Elden Ring 59:42 - Shogun Part 1De către Andy, JJ, Michael
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That’s some Fine chocolate cake… 00:00 Intro 03:40 Stretch Your Critical Muscles (Twin Peaks) 08 :20 Comic Con 15:08 Octopath Champions of the Continent 25:56 Elden Ring 31:57 Animal Well 53:16 Horizon Forbidden West 58:50 Summer Baseball in Full SwingDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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65th Academy Awards: Unforgiven
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-fifth Best Picture winner, Unforgiven, the 65th Academy Awards night celebrating women in film, Billy Crystal’s fourth time as host, and the lack of great films in 1992. We also discuss Clint Eastwood’s career, the themes behind Unforgiven, and why it won Best Picture. -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha…
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Academy Archives: Beauty and the Beast and Jodie Foster
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In this episode we discuss Disney’s resurgence and the making of Beauty and the Beast, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s contributions to the film, its many Academy Award nominations, and its enduring legacy of success. We also look back through Jodie Foster’s career, her big breaks in Scorsese films, her struggles with fame and celebrity, and her tw…
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00:00 COTC 05:15 ELDEN RING 07:40 FURIOSA 18:00 BALATRO 22:45 THE NEW PC ERA; ANXIETY 38:10 TWIN PEAKS 43:00 FALLOUT 52:05 GODZILLA MINUS ONE 01:00:45 SCAVENGER’S REIGNDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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Send us a Text Message. Although not a list of profound suspects, the students at Meyerland Middle School for Performing Arts deliver their narratives in a way that redefines profoundness in personal storytelling. Enjoy! Support the Show.De către Hank Roubicek, Mary Edgerton, Erik Heen, and Larry Thompson
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405: What You Said Was No
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01:27 Diablo IV 11:10 Xbox Showcase 24:11 Balatro Vouchers 34:54 Elden Ring 38:23 Smoke Queen BBQ 45:37 Inflation 47:51 F1 CanadaDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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#195 - Stone Buildings Burn with Knowledge Fight's Dan Friesen
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Dan Friesen from the Alex Jones research, tracking and analysis podcast, Knowledge Fight, joins me. We talk our early days doing stand up comedy in Chicago, the origins of Knowledge Fight and numerous topics related to Alex Jones including the infamous spitting incident, how movies influence Alex's offerings and survival bunkers, among many others.…
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#194 - Human Attention with Guest Ron Placone
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"What's so valuable about human attention?" I ask Ron Placone, comedian, filmmaker, political commentator, horizontal sleeper and lover of cats and cat love. We talk about the challenges of an artistic career in a world run by inhuman monsters, swap atheism origin stories, eco-socialism vs barbarism and have an honest manly discussion about our fee…
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64th Academy Awards: The Silence of the Lambs
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-fourth Best Picture winner, The Silence of the Lambs, its feat of winning the “Big Five” Academy Awards, Jodie Foster’s and Anthony Hopkins’ stirring performances in the film, and Billy Crystal’s continued success as the host of the Oscars’ Ceremony! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast…
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404: 2/3 Deck Doctors Agree
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02:28 Octopath: CotC 09:40 Balatro Aside 13:55 Starcraft & Stormgate 16:42 Balatro 24:10 Eiyuden 31:20 Pokemon Arceus 33:10 Astro's Playroom & Sequel 40:04 Chili Street Fair 54:56 Beverly Hills Cop 01:03:24 Furiosa vs Mortal EnginesDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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403: Driving on a Floppy Wheel
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00:00 Prices these Days 03:35 Cabbage Shredder & Knives 11:52 BBQ Review: Hickory & Spice 21:18 Leveling Up: Business Patience 26:24 The Party 27:59 MLB: Angel Hernandez 35:04 David Lynch 36:55 Road Signs 40:55 Formula 1 Monaco Grand PrixDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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#193 - Some Serious Labor Regulations
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Watching & reacting to the premiere of the 2nd large installment of "Tell The Truth, Cenk." Also: Cenk Uygur's nephew, Hasan Piker, spoke about his working conditions at The Young Turks on the Chuckle Sandwich podcast, giving insight into why workers at TYT needed a union. Plus we visit my old show, Infinite Clicks, and I go over a few other parts …
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00:00 TV Time & The Big Party 05:53 Michael's 1st Pixar Fest 09:27 Octopath: CotC Big Updates 41:58 Mario Builder 64 50:35 Vampire Survivors 52:10 Tropic Thunder 01:01:55 MLB Braves v Padres 01:08:00 OutroDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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Academy Archives: Goodfellas and Whoopi Goldberg
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In this episode we discuss Martin Scorsese’s gangster epic, Goodfellas. We talk about why it stands above the rest of the gangster genre, the book Wiseguy and author Nicholas Pileggi, Ray Liotta’s involvement in the film, and the positive critical response upon its release. We also discuss the life and career of EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg, her sta…
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63rd Academy Awards: Dances with Wolves
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-third Best Picture winner, Dances with Wolves, Kevin Costner’s first time producing, directing, and acting in the same film, the continued success of Billy Crystal’s hosting of the Oscar ceremony, the cultural impact of Dances with Wolves, and the good that was done for Native American and Indigenous communities…
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01:46 F1 Miami Apologists 22:34 Burgundy Wine Fridges 34:23 Dr Pepper Coconut 39:43 Eiyuden Mini Games 45:38 Horizon Forbidden West 52:06 Twin Peaks Season 3 57:19 Diablo IV 58:44 Vampire Survivors: Contra Operation GunsDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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#192 - Oven Mitt Of Doom
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Lots of TYT Documentary talk — a couple sneak peaks and examining the edit, including more from former union-buster Martin J Levitt, then making fun of Margaret Thatcher and Connecticut governor Ned Lamont's refusal to help striking workers. And more! Full Episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/2hcZRYG44cI Support links here: https://linktr.ee/winners…
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"The gamers have won." -JJ, 2024 02:04 [No] Change for Helldivers 10:35 Change[s] for Diablo 17:55 Digital Plates 21:48 Flat Pastries 27:02 Pretendo (Yes, the Switch 2) 33:04 Balatro 48:38 Octopath Champions of the Continent 55:25 Documentaries: The Pez Outlaw & The Synanon FixDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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Academy Archives: Glory and Denzel Washington
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In this episode we discuss the Oscar-nominated Civil War film Glory: what inspired the making of the film, the involvement of Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, and why the Academy might have overlooked it as a nominee for Best Picture. We also learn about Academy Award winner Denzel Washington's career: how he got his start, how his family and …
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62nd Academy Awards: Driving Miss Daisy
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-second Best Picture winner, Driving Miss Daisy, how it was the safest choice for race-related films from 1989, Morgan Freeman’s breakout, Jessica Tandy’s first Oscar Award, and Billy Crystal’s exciting debut as host of the ceremony! -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcastX: https://www.twi…
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00:00 Crossword Intro 03:36 Disneyland 17:26 La Corriente 26:41 Formula 1 38:28 Falconry 47:31 Balatro 56:12 Eiyuden 01:02:53 Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent 01:06:11 OutroDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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Academy Archives: Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Ve Neill
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In this episode we discuss the 1988 classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Steven Spielberg’s involvement in the film, the innovation that went into mixing live action and animation, and the great success of the film that spurred Disney into its 90’s Renaissance. We also learn about renowned makeup artist Ve Neill, her many iconic characters, her partner…
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Snap Out of It: An Unexpected Caregiver's Way to Self-Care, Stability, and Survival.
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Send us a Text Message. Show from 4/17 aired on award-winning "So, What's Your Story?" On KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. Journey is a word often used to describe what listeners takes when absorbed in a story. Ellen Teitelman Wohl is exactly this kind of storyteller who can escort listeners on this kind of journey because the pictures she paints are so vivid…
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00:00 Baseball, Again 14:03 Game "Tips" 25:17 iOS Emulators 32:46 More Balatro 47:45 X-Men AnimatedDe către Andy, JJ, Michael
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61st Academy Awards: Rain Man
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In this episode we discuss the sixty-first Best Picture winner, Rain Man, the notorious opening number starring Rob Lowe and Snow White, the historic financial success of Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman’s performance as Raymond, and the critique and positive outcomes of his portrayal of someone with autism in the late 1980s. -- Instagram: https://www.inst…
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Academy Archives: The Untouchables and John Patrick Shanley
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In this episode we discuss Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables, Kevin Costner’s breakout role as Elliot Ness, and Sean Connery’s Best Supporting Actor win. We also discuss John Patrick Shanley’s career as a writer, his penchant for magical realism, and his Oscar winning script for Moonstruck. -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypod…
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