Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.
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Amy Nicholson gets into the hows and whys of the whos of Hollywood and not-quite-Hollywood.
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Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Madame Web is panned, the hot new crypto coin crashes. Who doesn’t love a good flop? From Silicon Valley scandals to Hollywood meltdowns - every epic fail has a story worth telling. Join TikTok superstar Misha Brown on Wondery’s The Big Flop as we unpack history’s most fascinating flops, frauds, and fiascos. Whether it’s Tom Cruise’s couch-jumping or Taylor Swift in Cats, we’re dissecting the moments when ambition, ego, and poor decisions collide. Each week, Mish ...
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Halloween Unmasked is an eight-part podcast series from The Ringer celebrating the remarkable and terrifying phenomenon of America’s most revolutionary horror film, Halloween. Hosted by film critic Amy Nicholson, the show dives deep into the Halloween franchise, unpacking John Carpenter’s accidental classic, Jamie Lee Curtis’s legacy as the ultimate scream queen, and psychoanalyzing the film’s iconic masked killer, Michael Myers.
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If you’re tired of seeing your competition in places you would love to be mentioned or featured, this is where you will learn to get attention in the media without spending money on ads. You don't need to hire a public relations agency to see the benefits of these marketing tactics. By listening to this podcast, you can become a Media Maven on the local and national news, in newspapers, in magazines, in online articles, in blogs, as a contributor, on podcasts, on the radio, and more. Your ho ...
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Film critics Devin Faraci (BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH.) and Amy Nicholson (MTV News) have a weekly conversation about if a film is worthy to enter the Canon. They will put it up to fan vote at the end of the show, and the legacy of each movie will be officially decided forevermore. [This show is currently on hiatus]. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 months can be found exclusively on Stitcher Premium, ad-free. Go to stitcher.com/premium and use promo code EARWOLF for 1 month fre ...
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ZOOM is a new podcast from Focus Features for movie lovers who want to know everything. Fueled by the inquisitive mind of film critic and host Amy Nicholson (“Unspooled,” "Halloween Unmasked"), each episode uses a modern-day movie as a launch pad to discover mind-bending facts about science, technology, and history. What kind of planet might E.T. come from? Do superstar horses “act”? Which Edwardian rules of etiquette could trip up Downton Abbey’s Lord Grantham? Featuring interviews with an ...
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Get to know the people and stories behind Bloomington's newest hot spots and established culinary gems. Listen in as we talk with restauranteurs, servers, bartenders, & everyone in between! Learn about their stories in the service industry and their favorite places to go in and around the Bloomington, Indiana foodies scene.
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It’s a podcast where Izaiah Shupe and his handpicked co-hosts discuss their favorite films to re-watch.
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If you're like Matt Gourley (Superego, Drunk History, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend), then you know all the classic movie and television scenes so well it's like you were in the room when they happened. Well, you weren't. And neither was he. But the people Matt interviews were! Listen in as they tell the inside stories of how cinema and television history was made from a fly-on-the-wall perspective you've never heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every week on the Creator At Large podcast host Jeremy Melloul speaks with creators and other professionals working in the comic book industry. He digs into how they’ve built their careers, as well as their thoughts and feelings on the industry’s trends and changes. Through these conversations, listeners will not only learn about the industry itself, but also get advice and information on how to build an independent living working in comics.
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Fantastic Flop: How Josh Trank Tanked the Fantastic Four with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson | 82
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47:42When 27-year-old wunderkind Josh Trank got the keys to Marvel's First Family, he promised a dark, gritty take on the Fantastic Four. But his own origin story—complete with on-set meltdowns, studio battles, and that infamous tweet—proved more compelling than anything that made it to screen. From questionable wigs to near-fistfights, this superhero s…
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fakeshow-ep 782 Jimmi Simpson-Black Mirror
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15:23Emmy-nominated actor Jimmi Simpson guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!By thefakeshow
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Amy and Paul choose life this week by visiting the 1996 British black comedy-drama, Trainspotting. They discuss Iggy Pop's reaction to the film, Amy's favorite Scottish dish, and Ewan McGregors dive into the filthiest toilet in Scotland.. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy …
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Global treasure and Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But the food will need to be served quickly… Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra’s new album ‘Still Blooming’ is out on 25th April on Decca Records. Buy it here. Follow Jeff on Instagram @jeffgoldblum Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamb…
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WonderLab Executive Director Dallas Evans and Marketing Director Aleisha Kropf |S8E08
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1:12:57Just west of College on 4th street lies one of Bloomington's special gems, WonderLab! This non-profit makes learning fun for the young and old alike. Their new Executive Director, Dallas Evans, joins us with Marketing Director, Aleisha Kropf, on our latest episode as we learn about their extensive programming, venue rental opportunities, and most i…
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Peter Wolf, longtime frontman of the J. Geils Band, guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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Encore: Rachel Dolezal's White Lies with Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman | 84
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51:47Rachel Dolezal built a life for herself as a teacher, a civil rights advocate, and a leader in her local NAACP chapter. There was just one problem: She built it all on a foundation of lies—and the biggest lie of all was about her race. When a local news crew discovered her secret and called her out in front of cameras, it all came crashing down on …
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In the spirit of Easter Sunday, Amy and Paul dive into the Monty Python classic Life of Brian. They chat about the Beatles' surprising role in getting the film made, the controversy it stirred up, and how it ultimately became a massive hit. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Am…
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A Wondery original podcast so compelling it was reimagined for TV starring Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Sissy Spacek, and more… When Molly's diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold: she leaves her unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to help her feel alive. She shares the funniest and most…
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Legendary actor Keith David guests on this brand new Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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Ep 288: Bridget Christie (Tasting Menu)
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1:01:39In our second Tasting Menu episode, ‘Taskmaster’ star and writer/star of ‘The Change’, Bridget Christie, returns for a surprise set of dream dishes. But she’s got bigger problems to deal with… All episodes of series two of Bridget’s sitcom ‘The Change’ are available now on Channel 4. Watch it here. Follow Bridget on Instagram @bridget.christie.14 O…
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Max's Place owners Travers Marks & Abel Garcia | S8E7
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58:53For many years, Max's Place was known for their unique pizza offerings, good beer, and live music. After closing down on the Square, about 12 years ago, owners Travers Marks and Abel Garcia have revived Max's at the corner of 17th and College with the same great pies and a stage for local performers. Throw in hearty salads plus $7.99 lunch specials…
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Encore: Tiger Woods Drives His Marriage Into the Rough with Even the Rich | 83
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48:20At 2:30AM on Thanksgiving night 2009, Tiger Woods, one of the most famous athletes in the world, drove his car into a tree outside his neighbor’s house. This bizarre accident set off a chain of events that exposed Tiger’s secret affairs to the world and wound up wrecking more than his Escalade: It wrecked his marriage, and almost totaled his career…
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Actress Amy Irving guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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Amy and Paul are chatting about the movie that really shifted how people saw director Ang Lee—Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. They dive into the intense training Michelle Yeoh went through, how they brought in choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, and the lasting impact the film has had on cinema. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at…
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Mexican-born Michelin-starred chef Santiago Lastra – whose restaurants include KOL and Fonda – orders his dream meal this week. Now, where did we put the sea buckthorn juice? Santiago Lastra’s new London restaurant Fonda is now open – go to fondalondon.com. And for details about KOL go to kolrestaurant.com. Follow Santiago on Instagram @santiagolas…
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Ep 286: Rhod Gilbert (Live in London)
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1:24:57It’s our first b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our live residency at the London Palladium. And first up in the Dream Restaurant is superb stand-up and James’s ‘Taskmaster’ pal Rhod Gilbert. Rhod Gilbert is on tour now with ‘Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit’ including a date at London’s Eventim Apollo on 12 June. For dates and tickets go to rhodgilb…
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Amy and Paul dive into the wild and inventive world of Being John Malkovich, the film that really put writer Charlie Kaufman on the map. The two discuss John Malkovich's hesitancy to join the film, how director Spike Jonze came across Kaufman's script, and that the film’s original ending involved a Harry Truman puppet. You can join the Unspooled co…
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Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…
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fakeshow-ep 778 Chris Barron-Spin Doctors
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10:42Spin Doctors lead singer Chris Barron guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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‘Smack the Pony’, ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Sally Phillips is this week’s diner, and she’s going foraging. Sally Phillips stars in ‘Austin’ which is on BBC One at 9.30pm from Friday 4th April with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer. Follow Sally on Instagram @sallysmack Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James …
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Bad Knees Tees owner Jim Beck | S8E6
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1:19:32Home to Bloomington’s smallest monolith, and an abundance of t-shirts, stickers, and more, Badknees has become a merch staple in our community. Owner Jim Beck joins us to reflect on their small beginnings, Market Experiments, and their upcoming collab with the Taste of Bloomington! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episod…
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Barbie’s Most Embarrassing Fails with Maddie Wiener and Leah Rudick | 81
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41:13Think you know everything about Barbie? Think again. We're pulling back the pink curtain on three Mattel missteps that had parents lining up for refunds and PR teams working overtime. From pregnant Midge to “gay” Ken, these Barbie blunders had executives screaming ""Oh no!"" instead of ""Oh Barbie!"" Maddie Wiener and Leah Rudick join Misha to unbo…
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fakeshow-ep 777 Steve Postell-Immediate Family
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9:27Immediate Family member Steve Postell guests on this brand new Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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This week Amy and Paul break down the 1990 iconic romantic comedy, Pretty Woman. They talk about how it was originally penned as a serious drama, that Richard Gere wasn’t initially interested in the role, and how it made Julia Roberts a star. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and …
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fakeshow-ep 776 Larry Tamblyn-The Standells
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44:20Standells keyboardist and singer Larry Tamblyn recently died at the age of 82. This was my last interview with Larry, who couldnt have been in better spirits...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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Superb chef, food writer and author (including one of Off Menu’s favourite cookbooks, ‘East’) Meera Sodha joins us for a Dream Restaurant booking this week. If anyone says ‘ship’ they have to put 50p in the Naan Jar. Meera Sodha’s new cookbook ‘Dinner’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here. For more of her books visit Meera’s website, meera…
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Caffeinated Cook owner/chef Amy Meador | S8E5
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40:50From banking to baking, The Caffeinated Cook herself, Amy Meador, joins us as we talk B's & G's, scones, and all that in between! With a 5 star google rating with over 100 reviews, it's safe to say they're doing something, or A LOT of things, right. What's the secret sauce? What makes the biscuits and gravy so good they almost always sell out? Find…
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The $3 Billion Energy Drink Scam: The Rise and Fall of Bang with Emma Willmann and Anjelah Johnson Reyes | 80
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48:28From substitute teacher to energy drink mogul, Jack Owoc rode a wave of caffeine to build Bang Energy into a billion-dollar empire. Bang promised to make you smarter, stronger, and immune to hangovers. Turns out, the only thing it boosted was CEO Jack Owoc's bank account. But when Monster came for his market share and the music industry came for hi…
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Great blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins host Jim Tofte on this brand new Fake Show podcast...enjoy!!!By thefakeshow
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