Best Geeks And A GIT Podcasts (2023)

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Deadpool (2016) 1:07:53

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Our second film moves ahead 12 years, and we're making an exception to our "10 years old" rule to bring you one of the most successful R-rated superhero film in history! Directed by Tim Miller, 2016's "Deadpool" introduced the world to smart-mouthed mercenary Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds, who also served as co-producer). Wade spends his time in a mer…

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Episode 135: Rick Riordan 32:25

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Welcome to Season 13 and the world of the Greek Gods! We mean the Romans, no.. the Egyptians, or the Norse... there are so many! We visit those and more in this week's episode about the works of Rick Riordan.By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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Hellboy (2004) 51:44

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It's back to the world of superheroes for this pairing, but superheroes unlike the ones most people think of when they hear the term. We're focusing on the outliers, the scorned, the anti-heroes, and looking at two heroes that stretch the definition of the term. First off, genius director Guilllermo del Toro brings us the story of an creature accid…

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Episode 134: Christopher Nolan Movies 42:30

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The last AUTEUR...as maybe Ian exclaims 6 times during the episode...Christopher Nolan has made some incredible movies. Join the Geek in the Streets team as they discuss Christopher Nolan movies and how they have impacted the humble hosts as well as the world at large!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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The Game (1997) 55:57

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The second film in our pairing of thrillers from master director David Fincher comes only two years after his acclaimed debut with "Se7en." This time, it's a reality-twisting mind-bender of an experience as we watch someone come unstuck from his personal reality in 1997's "The Game." The story follows Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas), a success…

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Episode 133: Mouse Guard 33:13

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It's a world of political intrigue, a medieval tale of love, hate, war, honor, and....mice? You're hearing that correctly, today we talk about one of the most beautifully drawn comics of all time Mouse Guard. Listen to find out Ian's personal connections to Mouse Guard and how he came across the comic at San Diego Comic Con!…

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Se7en (1995) 51:34

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For the next two weeks, we're diving head-first into the Thriller genre, with two films from one of the recognized masters of the type, David Fincher! First up, it's a story of serial killing and sin in a very specific way, as a killer finds people guilty of committing the seven deadly sins: Pride, Envy, Sloth, Gluttony, Lust, Wrath, and Greed. Vet…

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Episode 132: Captain Marvel 37:49

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Marvel comics has a character with Marvel in the name...sign us up! In today's episode we go over the comic book history of Captain Marvel and shed light on the inclusion of the character in the MCU. Is the comic book character any different from the movies? Spoiler alert - big time yes. Let's find out what the differences are!…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 1:00:13

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Our second horror film that spawned a franchise comes to us from 1984. Directed by (now) horror master Wes Craven, "A Nightmare on Elm Street" spins the tale of a vengeful spirit returned to take his revenge on the children of the people who killed him. Fred Kreuger (Robert Englund) was a serial killer of children who got off on a technicality, whi…

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Episode 131: Coraline 31:33

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From the wonderfully weird mind of Neil Gaiman and Henry Selick, Coraline exploded onto the halloween themed must watch list back in 2009. How does the film hold up? Does it compare to Nightmare Before Christmas? And would watching it today in a theater for an anniversary be something that is fun? Join Arielle and Ian as they discuss all this and t…

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Halloween (1978) 1:12:42

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For our yearly Halloween pairing, this time we're looking at two films that started very long-lived horror franchises! First up, from the mind of John Carpenter, who directed, co-write, and scored this independent film, it's the debut cinematic performance from Jamie Lee Curtis, 1978's "Halloween!" Co-written with Carpenter's then-girlfriend Debra …

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Episode 130: Halloween Activities by GITS 42:36

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What do YOU like to do for Halloween activities? Join your hosts as they explore some of their favorite local and even international Halloween activities! From haunted trails to Universal Studios Horror Nights, see what stimulates your senses to get in the mood for nights of frights!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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Little Miss Sunshine (2006) 1:01:12

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The second film in our salute to the late Alan Arkin is the one that netted Arkin an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (it also took the award for Best Original Screenplay)! Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valarie Faris, 2006's "Little Miss Sunshine" chronicles a road-trip from New Mexico to California with what is, perhaps, the most dysfunct…

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Episode 129: The Haunting Anthology by Mike Flanagan 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Modern horror storytelling has never looked so good. Join the Geek in the Streets team as they uncover the mysteries displayed in The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and The Midnight Club and discuss whether they think the newest addition The Fall of the House of Usher is going to live up to the hype.…

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Catch-22 (1970) 59:39

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This pairing salutes actor Alan Arkin, who passed away on June 29th of 2023. We begin with the film based on a Joseph Heller novel that now sits on several banned book lists. Directed by Mike Nichols and adapted for the screen by Buck Henry, 1970's "Catch-22" examines the absurdity of war in a truly satirical fashion. The film stars Arkin as Captai…

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Episode 128: Castlevania 46:04

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Werewolves, skeletons, giant bats that knock you into a pit, and of course Dracula himself! Join the Geek in the Streets hosts as they try to navigate through the puzzle of doom that is the Castlevania franchise! Find out which games and adaptations Ian views as the most important and learn some surprising facts along the way.…

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) 1:00:13

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Part two of our look at how the social upheavals of the 1950s influenced Hollywood cinema, we move ahead to 1956 and a film that plumbs the depths of that society's xenophobia! Directed by Don Siegel, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" tells the story of Dr. Miles J. Bennell (Kevin McCarthy), a physician who returns from a medical convention to his s…

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Episode 127: Werewolves in Media 47:48

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When the moon is full and that shiver crawls up your spine...lycanthropy can take you over! Today Ian and Arielle discuss one of the most ubiquitous horror staples: the Werewolf. Find out the incredible history behind one of humanities most horrifying monsters as well as dive into the modern era of werewolf lore!…

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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) 1:03:08

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The 1950s, as a decade, was tumultuous in its own way, and that never appeared in cinema more strongly than in the science fiction and horror films of that time! With that in mind, we offer, for your listening pleasure, a pairing of films from those years which are more than they seem! First up, from 1951, a film that speaks to American's concern a…

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Episode 127: A Haunting in Venice 27:48

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Beware mes enfants! This week's episode is full of jump scares and fabulous mustachioed men! Or one man in particular- the famous fictional detective Hercule Poirot. Can he solve the supernatural mystery laid forth in his latest film- A Haunting in Venice? Only order and method can help us find out together!…

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Can't Buy Me Love (1987) 1:02:12

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The the second film in our 80s teen comedies pairing, we turn to an early appearance of the actor who would go on to become a sex symbol on "Grey's Anatomy," Patrick Dempsey! In 1987's "Can't Buy Me Love," directed by Steve Rash, Dempsey plays Ronald Miller, a geek with aspirations to join the popular crowd. When his next-door neighbor (and long-ti…

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Episode 126: Hercule Poirot 42:36

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Bonsoir dear listeners! This week we head into a different world- a world of murder and mystery! Our fearless hosts discuss the literary world of Dame Agatha Christie, and more specifically the fictional life of Hercule Poirot. Use your little grey cells to learn more about the quirky detective before seeing the upcoming A Haunting in Venice movie …

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The Breakfast Club (1985) 1:12:59

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This pairing revolves around 80s teen comedies, but we begin with the one that has held up the best through the years, the one that today's high school and college-age students are still watching! The year was 1985, and the undisputed king of teen comedies was John Hughes. For this film, he put together a group of five young actors in a story about…

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Episode 125: Mission: Impossible Franchise 45:55

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to learn all about the Mission: Impossible franchise with Arielle and Ian as your hosts. Should your headphones be discovered, any knowledge of your podcast listening for the first episode of Geek in the Streets season 12 will be disavowed. This message will self destruct in 5....4....3....…

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Apollo 13 (1995) 1:03:40

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From the 1960s to the 1970s, and from the Mercury space program to the Apollo missions we go for our second film dedicated to the brilliance of NASA. There were 12 missions before, 11 of which were successful, and then in 1970, Apollo 13 launched, but things weren't to go as planned. 1995's Apollo 13," directed by Ron Howard, tells the story of the…

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The Right Stuff (1983) 1:01:11

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All three hosts have grown up watching the extraordinary efforts by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, known by its acronym NASA. So this pairing is dedicated to the intelligence and perseverance of the brave men and women who work for that agency! First up, there had to be a beginning, and the Mercury space program was it. Based on…

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Episode 124: The Witcher Season 3 40:35

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Netflix's The Witcher has released the final episodes featuring Henry Cavill. How did the team do? Did they celebrate his tenure as the beloved character? Or did they waste a golden opportunity? Check in with Arielle and Ian as they discuss whether this season was a success and if it aligned with Ian's updated reading of some of the books.…

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Pleasantville (1998) 1:27:52

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Special Extended Episode! The second film in our "Surreality Television" pairing came out later the same year as our first. This time, written and directed by Gary Ross, the story revolves around brother and sister David (Tobey Maguire) and Jennifer (Reese Witherspoon), brother and sister, who each have very different plans for their television on …

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Episode 123: Planet of the Apes Franchise 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Ever wonder what it would be like if apes ruled the world? Then this podcast is for you! Today we explore the Planet of the Apes franchise from its humble beginnings to the blockbuster prequels. Join us as we explore a movie that had us in tears...from a CGI ape!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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The Truman Show (1998) 1:08:17

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This pairing, which we're calling "Surreality Television," focuses on films that examine the dividing line between truth and fiction in television. First up is a film that aptly predicted the reality television craze in a somewhat frightening way! Directed by Peter Weir, 1998's "The Truman Show" takes the standard reality television program and ups…

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Episode 122: Secret Invasion 39:05

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Following up our episode on Nick Fury, we discuss both the comic and the Disney plus series Secret Invasion! The Skrulls have invaded and infiltrated earth. Who can you trust? Listen to this podcast in order to find out! Your illustrious podcasters will also answer the question - does this series deserve to be the lowest rated Marvel production?…

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) 1:01:44

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Our second film in our tribute to Paul Reubens, who passed away at the end of July, 2023, is a very... different film. Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui and written by none other than Joss Whedon, this film went on to inspire a very successful television series (of the same name) for the WB and then UPN! This first outing told the origin story of "The S…

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Episode 121- Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. 28:24

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about Nick Fury aka the head of Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D.? Or for that matter, learn what S.H.I.E.L.D. stands for as an acronym? Well, you're in the right place! Get debriefed in this week's episode!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) 1:06:05

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On July 31st, 2023, Paul Reubens, better known as his character Pee-Wee Herman, lost his battle with cancer at the age of 70. In honor of this unique entertainer, we're inserting a pairing of two of his most notable performances on film into our line-up. First up, the character that would define his entire life... in his debut film! Directed by Tim…

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Episode 120- Hogwarts Legacy 36:24

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This week it's time for a first! Obviously, it is not the first time we have talked about Harry Potter, but it is the first time we have done an episode solely dedicated to a video game! So grab your Portkey and dive head first into the Wizarding World (TM) in this episode on Hogwarts Legacy!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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The Producers (2005) 1:06:41

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38 years after the premiere of the original cinematic version, and four years after the musical version opened on Broadway (and won 12 Tony Awards), writer Mel Brooks and Director Susan Stroman brought the story from the "Great White Way" to the big screen in 2005's musical film "The Producers!" This time around, it was both leads from the Broadway…

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Episode 119- San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Recap ft. Sean Bassett 53:44

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It's the most wonderful time of the year...no not Christmas, San Diego Comic-Con! Join your hosts Ian and Arielle as they walk you through their shared experience at SDCC2023. But when the fun level is too high you'll need a pinch hitter - this week's episode features returning guest and Geek in the Streets blood brother Sean Bassett! Join us as we…

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The Producers (1967) 56:43

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This pairing is a first for us - two versions of the same story, set some 28 years apart! First up, the original from writer/director Mel Brooks (his first time in the director's chair) comes the story of a failed Broadway producer and a timid accountant who hatch a scheme to become millionaires by producing a sure-fire, destined to close on openin…

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Episode 118- Indiana Jones 45:58

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Join us in the adventure of the week with this exploration of the Indiana Jones franchise. Which movie is our favorite? What did we think of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny? You don't have to be a professor of archaeology to know the answers to these questions- just tune in to this week's episode to find out!…

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Secondhand Lions (2003) 51:26

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The second film in our summer "coming-of-age" stories takes place in 1962 in the town of Copeland, Texas. In director Tim McCanlies' 2003 film, "Secondhand Lions," young Walter (Haley Joel Osment) is dropped off at the isolated home of his two great uncles, Garth (Michael Caine) and Hub (Robert Duvall) for the summer while his mother Mae (Kyra Sedg…

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Episode 117- The Terminator 42:58

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"Sarah Connor?" If those words have ever inspired you with a sense of dread or impending doom, you must have watched the original tech-noir thriller The Terminator starring former California governator Arnold Schwarzenegger. Join us as we discuss the first film in the franchise and end with a light discussion of the rest of the films (and one TV sh…

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The Sandlot (1993) 57:49

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Ah, summer! This pairing is about summer coming-of-age stories, and they're both movies that have become classics! First up, it's a story about the power of baseball and the friendships that continue on into adulthood. Directed by David Mickey Evans, 1993's "The Sandlot" tells the story of Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry), who moves to town at the beginni…

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Episode 116- The Flash Movie 38:53

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We are wrapping up our Flash related content with this week's episode on The Flash movie from DC. How did we feel about the film? Join us to find out!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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The Avengers (2012) 1:09:00

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The second film in our "American saves the world" pairing is the beginning of a franchise for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the end of its "Phase 1" stories. Directed by Joss Whedon, a master at ensemble stories, this film took Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor from their separate origin story films and combined them with other heroes in a r…

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Episode 115- Miles Morales and The Spider-Verse 42:45

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Jump into and across The Spider-Verse with us in this week's episode. We do a deep dive on Miles Morales, Miguel O'Hara, and Gwen Stacy. Spoiler alert for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse!By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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Independence Day (1996) 1:14:57

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This pairing is dedicated to a very American conceit: That in times of turmoil, it will be the United States of America alone who will save the world! To that end, we're looking at two films that take that idea and energetically and emphatically run with that idea. First up, Roland Emmerich directed a look at how we would respond, as a planet, to e…

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Episode 114- Tim Burton's Batman 42:30

6M ago42:30

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Wanna get nuts with us? This week we are talking about Tim Burton's Batman films starring Michael Keaton in honor of his reprisal for the role in the new The Flash movie.By Arielle Damm and Ian Bassett

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Crash (2004) 1:02:22

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We move ahead two decades for our second film looking at the career of Matt Dillon (a listener suggestion!). This time around, it's a role that nabbed him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 2004's "Crash" written and directed by Academy Award winner Paul Haggis. "Crash" tells a convoluted story of several people, all from different walks of life…

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Episode 113: Flashpoint 43:40

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Welcome back for Season 11! Join Ian and Arielle as they uncover the mysteries behind the DC Comics classic Flashpoint, the comic that has influenced the upcoming "The Flash" movie. Has reality been altered? Is everything what it seems? Will Arielle ever get her podcast powers back and talk more than Ian (The Reverse Podcaster) on this podcast agai…

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The Outsiders (1983) 58:27

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It's a listener-suggested pairing! A friend of Chad's thought we should do a pairing focusing on the work of Matt Dillon, and so we have! First up, one of those books so many of us were assigned to read in junior high school or high school, made into a film featuring a bevy of soon-to-be megastars. Directed by none other than Francis Ford Coppola, …

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