Best Classics Out Loud Podcasts (2025)

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1984 | Ch. 21 - To Die Hating Them Was Freedom 33:43

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 21 of 1984 by George Orwell—a banned book that keeps feeling uncomfortably familiar. Winston has been broken, rebuilt, and fed just enough comfort to forget why he ever resisted. As he dreams of the golden country, the Party teaches him the final lesson: surrender isn’t enough. You hav…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 4 of 6 28:20

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Having struck a terrible deal with the mysterious shadow, Arthur Corlington's life has become an endless chase to seek out enough desperate souls to feed to the ever-looming shadow in exchange for his own prolonged life. Things become more complicated when a new player enters the game... Please be aware this show contains dark themes and scenes of …

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Episode 519-Wednesday 13-Mid Death Crisis 2:27:19

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We’ve assembled a panel so powerful, even your speakers might need a helmet! This week, we welcome an All-Star castplus a brand-new debut that’ll rattle your brain in all the best ways! Featuring: 🎸 Eric Lussier – bringing the metal thunder 🎤 Aaron Camaro from the Decibel Geek Podcast – podcast royalty 💥 And mak…

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E27 3:05:08

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S8E27 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 3 July 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. Running order of artists featured: Beautiful Ceatures, Texas Hippie Coalition, ACDC, System of a Dow, Scorpions, Rival Sons, The Pretty Reckless, Motörhead, Airbourne, Corey Taylor, Dio, Dave Hause, Buckcherry, Bruce Springsteen, Judas Priest, The …

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Kirby Super Star: A Classic SNES Adventure 9:29

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This is an audio version of a blog post found over on the SuperPod Network. The SuperPod Network has a plethora of video game related podcasts, blogs, and other video game related content, so be sure to give these things a gander when you have the time. The original blog post by RetroMo: Kirby Super Star: Sakurai's Magnum Opus I did something a lit…

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1984 | Ch. 20.2 – Freedom Is Slavery, Ignorance Is Bliss, Humor Is Survival 34:39

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle Chapter 20 of 1984 by George Orwell—a banned book that never stops feeling relevant. As Winston faces the ultimate gaslighting, O’Brien insists reality itself only exists because the Party says so. Orwell’s dystopian nightmare shows how censorship and propaganda can warp truth until nothing fe…

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PREVIEW: Episode 2.4 6:10

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In this sneak preview of the next instalment of "The Shadow Out Of Time" witness some of the low methods Arthur Corlington has stooped to in order to keep the shadow off his back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scream 3 (2000) Movie Review | Is This the Worst Scream Sequel? 1:05:45

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Fright Night Flicks dives into Scream 3, the most divisive entry in the Ghostface saga. We break down the chaotic Hollywood setting, the big reveal, and the wildest moments that made this sequel stand out...for better or worse. Was this the fall of the trilogy or a misunderstood meta masterpiece? Join us as we slash through the third act of the ori…

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1984 | Ch. 20 – Freedom Is Slavery (And Other Lies) 30:32

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In this episode of Banned Camp, the comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to understand why they were censored, Jennifer and Dan dig into the first part of Chapter 20 of 1984 by George Orwell. Winston enters the so-called “understanding” phase of his interrogation, where O’Brien finally reveals the Party’s true motive: power for its own…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 3 of 6 44:10

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Arthur's expedition is not going well. As workers begin to fall ill of a mystery illness, Arthur is scraping the bottom of the barrel to replenish his workforce. Meanwhile, in the present, the gang try to find more connections between this expedition and the mysterious case of Alexander Ramos. This podcast contains dark themes and scenes of horror.…

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Episode 518-Filter-The Amalgamut 2:02:34

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🎙️ This Week on The BS! Sessions 🎙️ Episode Title: "The Amalgamut, a Mooger Flyby, and a Whole Lotta Rock!" This week on America’s favorite barely-controlled audio trainwreck, we dove headfirst into Filter's ‘The Amalgamut’—a criminally underrated album that dares to ask, "What if industrial rock had feelings... and a gym membership?" Our resident …

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E26 3:01:10

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S8E26 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 26 June 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. We are halfway through 2025!, hard to believe. Running order of artists featured: Slade, Massive Wagons, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Aerosmith, Motörhead, ACDC, Buckcherry, Volbeat, Scorpions, Foo Fighters, The Clash, UK Subs, The Jam, Soundgarden, …

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1984 | Ch. 19.3 - You Do Not Exist (But Big Brother Does) 33:26

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In Chapter 19.3 of 1984, things go from bad to flesh-zombie worse. O’Brien continues Winston’s psychological beatdown with Orwell’s signature brand of state-sanctioned gaslighting. Jennifer has a theory about promotion to the Inner Party, Dan gets haunted by the return of the dove from Season One, and Robot wants to know if you saw five fingers… or…

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PREVIEW: Episode 2.3 5:05

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The halfway point of The Shadow Out Of Time is almost here but why wait until Sunday? Sate your Haunted craving with this short preview clip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scream 2 (1997) Movie Review | A Killer Sequel That Outsmarted Expectations 1:20:17

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Scream 2 (1997) slashes its way back into the horror spotlight with a sequel that actually delivers! In this movie review, we break down everything from the clever kills and meta commentary to the returning cast and new suspects. Does it live up to the original? Is Ghostface even more savage this time around? Join us as we dive into the blood, twis…

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1984 | Ch. 19.2 - The Price of Truth Is Pain 27:19

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Winston says four. The Party says five. The pain dial says... crank it to 90. This chapter is Orwell at his most brutal, and Dan and Jennifer are not okay. Gaslighting gets an upgrade, truth gets memory-holed, and we all learn the Party’s favorite math trick: reality = whatever they say it is. Dan considers giving in. Jennifer basically volunteers …

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 2 of 6 32:48

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Arthur's expedition gets underway and David immediately predicts trouble when the self-styled casanova meets their attractive tour guide. Meanwhile, in the present day, James and Abigail discover that this mystery may be related to a previous case... Please note this show contains dark themes and scenes of horror that some listeners may find distur…

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Episode 517- Cheap Trick The Top 25 Songs 3:57:33

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This Week on America’s Podcast! We summoned the mathematical wizardry of Ryan T. Russell—armed only with a calculator, a dream, and a list of 50 of our favorite Cheap Trick songs. What did he do? He crunched the numbers, sprinkled some rock 'n' roll sorcery, and conjured up the ultimate Top 25 Cheap Trick songs of all time! Joining this sonic séanc…

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E25 3:00:18

19d ago3:00:18

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S8E25 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 19 June 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. Running order of artists featured: Smith/Kotzen, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Michael Schenker Group, Pantera, Buckcherry, Volbeat, Rammstein, Five Finger Death Punch, Chris Cornell, Dan Patlansky, Thin Lizzy, The Knack, Disturbed, Girish and the Chron…

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1984 | Ch. 19.1 – Confess Everything, Even the Stuff You Didn’t Do 31:32

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Winston’s torture officially begins, and it’s brutal. Dan and Jennifer read through Orwell’s stomach-churning description of physical beatings, psychological torment, and Orwell’s scarily precise understanding of how to break a human being. Meanwhile, Robot weighs in on the sadism of cats, Jennifer confesses her love of surgery, and suspects Turnin…

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PREVIEW: Episode 2.2 6:26

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Arthur Corlington meets with the mysterious Carlene who proposes an unusual and foolish expedition in this preview of the next episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Child’s Play (2019) Movie Review | The AI Horror Reboot Nobody Asked For 1:15:33

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Fright Night Flicks dives into Child’s Play (2019)—where Chucky trades voodoo rituals for artificial intelligence, facial recognition, and murder-on-demand. We break down the reboot’s biggest kills, the tech-fueled twist on a classic slasher, and ask the real question: is AI Chucky creepy... or just confused code? It’s smart home horror, with a sta…

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1984 | Ch. 18.2 – Loudly, Abundantly, and Very Strongly 31:27

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan finish Chapter 18 of 1984, and it’s a brutal one. Winston meets a series of broken people—including the tragically loyal Parsons—and we get a chilling glimpse into the cruelty of Room 101. There’s blood, betrayal, and even an unflushable toilet. Jennifer wonders how far people will go to save themsel…

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S22,E04: 06/16/25 (Dash Hammerstein, Born Ruffians, Stereolab, Club 8, Being Dead, Elephant Stone, Mamalarky) 46:15

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SEASON 22 EPISODE 4 A Clean House - Dash Hammerstein Athena - Born Ruffians Can We Go Now - Born Ruffians Aerial Troubles - Stereolab Vermona F Transistor - Stereolab Left Behind - Club 8 Sucker - Club 8 Closer to You - Club 8 Godzilla Rises - Being Dead Big Bovine - Being Dead Sally Go Round the Sun - Elephant Stone Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin -…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 1 of 6 29:21

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A story split across two time periods; in the 1890s manipulative grifter Arthur Corlington is convinced to embark on a huge expedition to Colombia in search of the mythical city of El Dorado. In present day, our heroes attend a museum exhibition about the seemingly doomed expedition. Please be advised that this show contains dark themes and scenes …

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Episode 516- Metal Church-The Dark 2:43:39

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This Week on America’s Podcast: We slam you harder than a metal riff with the one and only Metal Mike Tyler! Together, we dive headfirst into Metal Church’s The Dark — is it a thrash classic that’ll make your head bang or a total meltdown waiting to happen? Spoiler: no spoilers here… we like to keep you guessing (and slightly confused). Tracks of t…

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E24 3:01:58

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S8E24 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 12 June 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. The Twisted Twins featured tracks called "Midnight Rider," "Rock and Metal Time Machine," had a look at Metallica, Rolling Stones, Skid Row, and contributions from the guys at Woodstock and The Immortals was from Grand Funk Railroad, and for the D…

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1984 | Ch. 18.1 - Welcome to the Place with No Darkness 33:58

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Winston’s in the Ministry of Love now—where the lights never turn off, the telescreens scream at your pockets, and your cellmate might be a footnote from Rudyard Kipling. Jennifer tracks the collapse of Winston’s thoughts as hunger, fear, and silence begin to unravel him. Dan wonders if resistance could be as simple as taking a leak on a telescreen…

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PREVIEW: Episode 2.1 7:59

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The second story of season two is about to begin; "The Shadow Out Of Time" is a tale split across two time periods; the late 1800s and the present day. In this preview we introduce you to self-styled casnaova and conman Arthur Corlington who is sure to get up to trouble when he leads an expedition in search of the legendary city of El Dorado. Hoste…

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Cult of Chucky (2017) Movie Review | Chucky Goes Full Psycho...in a Mental Hospital! 1:01:08

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Fright Night Flicks takes on Cult of Chucky—the movie where multiple Chuckys, a mental hospital, and some seriously wild kills collide in one of the franchise’s most chaotic entries. We break down the plot twists, killer one-liners, and the bonkers finale that left us asking, “How many Chuckys is too many?” Join us as we unpack the madness, laugh t…

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1984 | Ch. 17.7 - No One Escapes the Iron Voice 24:21

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Winston and Julia thought they had a secret — a room, a routine, a bit of freedom. But the telescreen was listening the whole time. In this brutal end to Chapter 17, Orwell rips away the last illusion of safety. Dan and Jennifer react in real time to one of the novel’s darkest turns: betrayal, surveillance, and state violence crashing through the w…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 5 of 5 34:16

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The story is out of control, Winnick has found a way to manipulate the direction and flow of the story and now the gang are forced to play by his rules. Trapped in a Greenvale they no longer recognised, hunted by people who used to be their friends, their only hope for safety is to find a way to put the story back on track. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Episode 515-Counting Crows'-August and Everything After 2:13:30

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This Week on America’s Podcast Strap in, folks—this week we're diving headfirst into a swirling pool of flannel, feelings, and post-grunge gloom as we break down Counting Crows' August and Everything After with guests Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez. Is this album a poetic masterpiece or just the sound of someone staring out a rainy window with …

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E23 3:01:04

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S8E23 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 5 June 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. Running order of artists featured: Kiss, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy, Rammstein, Aerosmith, Dave Hawes, ACDC Lit, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Smith-Cotsen, Undead Phoenix, Hinder, Glenn Hughes, The Eagles, Goodbye June, Girish in the Chronicles, Ramones, P…

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1984 | Ch. 17.6 - The Party Makes You Forget You Forgot 27:33

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read the next section of Goldstein’s manifesto—and it gets bleak. Orwell explains how the Party rewrites reality so often that people forget they ever believed anything else. Jennifer recounts a formative memory about civil rights and force. Dan loses it over Orwell’s ode to giant butts. Things To Li…

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PREVIEW: Episode 1.5 1:49

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The final part of "Kill Your Darlings" releases this Sunday and you can get a sneak peek of the episode right here! Having successfully taken over the story, Winnick issues a bounty on our heroes, turning the entire town against them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Curse of Chucky (2013) Movie Review | Chucky’s Creepiest Comeback? 1:05:00

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Fright Night Flicks dives into Curse of Chucky—the movie that ditched the laughs and brought the killer doll back to his terrifying roots. We’re talking creepy atmosphere, brutal kills, and a Chucky that’s dead serious… most of the time. Is this the best entry since the original, or just a moody reboot with a plastic face? Let’s slice into it and f…

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1984 | Ch. 17.5 - The Dumb Masses vs. the Baby Elephants 32:14

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Jennifer and Dan return to Orwell’s nightmare to decode the Party’s obsession with eternal control. This chapter dives into the rigid social hierarchy, the myth of Big Brother, and the dark genius of “protective stupidity.” Along the way, Dan breaks out a baby elephant metaphor and Jennifer predicts exactly how paramilitary violence might squash an…

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The Nintendo 3DS = Handheld Heaven 13:35

1M ago13:35

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This is an audio version of a blog post found over on the SuperPod Network. The SuperPod Network has a plethora of video game related podcasts, blogs, and other video game related content! The original blog post by Aaron: "The 3DS is my Favorite Handheld Ever." The music background of the episode is "Swiss View" by TVARI on Pixabay (looped a bunch …

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Kill Your Darlings Part 4 of 5 22:56

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James and Abigail are finally reunited and Cassandra tries to make her way to the source of the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 514-Coheed And Cambria-Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness 2:03:06

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This Week on America's Podcast: Coheed and Cambria Strap on your space helmets and tighten your prog-rock seatbelts, because this week on America’s Podcast, we descend into the melodically twisted, comic book-fueled universe of Coheed and Cambria—specifically, their tongue-twisting opus Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Throug…

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E22 3:01:23

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S8E22 went out live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 29 May 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. Running order of artists featured: Joe Bonamassa, Skid Row, Rise Against, Airborne, Rival Sons, Sheryl Crow, The Doors, W.A.S.P., Ugly Kid Joe, The Black Keys, The Gaslight Anthem, Temple of a Dog, Alice in Chains, Kiss, Death Leopard, Deep Purple,…

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They Fired the Librarian. We Called a Children’s Book Legend. 28:41

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Dr. Carla Hayden—America’s first Black woman Librarian of Congress—was just fired by Trump’s goons. So we called Jon Scieszka. Yes, that Jon Scieszka—author of The Stinky Cheese Man and the first national ambassador for young people’s literature. What followed was funny, furious, and full of heart. We talk about banned books, stupid censorship rule…

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PREVIEW: Episode 1.4 4:01

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Chased by strange creatures in an unfamiliar landscape, James Hunter ducks into a seemingly empty electrical store for shelter. However the store isn't empty after all... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Seed Of Chucky (2004) Movie Review | Is This The Worst Chucky Movie? 1:03:55

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Fright Night Flicks dives headfirst into Seed of Chucky—the movie where Chucky and Tiffany become parents... and horror officially goes off the rails. Our identical twin hosts break down the bizarre plot, the wildest kills, Glenn/Glenda’s identity crisis, and all the meta madness that makes this the weirdest—and maybe most underrated—entry in the C…

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1984 | Ch. 17.4: - Big Brother Is... AI? 30:49

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In this episode, Jennifer and Dan continue rteading Goldstein’s Manifesto and wrestle with the mind-melting logic of 1984’s most infamous slogan: "War is peace." Jennifer proposes Big Brother might be AI (terrifying but plausible), while Dan can’t stop picturing meerkats. From fake wars to real propaganda, they explore how the Party wages war not a…

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S22,E03: 05/26/25 (COMEDY! Weird Al Yankovic, Flight of the Conchords, Garfunkel and Oates, Lemon Sisters, Lonely Island, Asylum Street Spankers, Monty Python, Wynonie Harris, Muppets, Bo Burnham, Tim ... 1:04:26

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SEASON 22 EPISODE 3 SPECIAL "COMEDY MUSIC" EPISODE! The Check's in the Mail - "Weird Al" Yankovic Foux Du Fafa - Flight of the Conchords Carol Brown - Flight of the Conchords You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute - Flight of the Conchords Pregnant Women are Smug - Garfunkel and Oates 29 / 31 - Garfunkel and Oates In My Country - The Lemon Sisters Natal…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 3 of 5 19:39

1M ago19:39

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Abigail and Dan meet with Hannah Wintergreen whilst Cassandra and James find themselves in Greenvale Hospital as things get even stranger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 513-U2-The Joshua Tree 2:36:32

2M ago2:36:32

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This Week on America’s Podcast – we’re heading into the desert with the album that made U2 a household name: The Joshua Tree. Joining us for this sonic pilgrimage are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez to help decide—does this album “Bullet the Blue Sky” or make you want to “Exit” because you “Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For”? No spoile…

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The Story of Rock and Roll: S8E21 3:00:24

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S8E20 went live from the TSORR Studio on Myoli Beach on 22 May 2025 at 19h00 on Rebel Rock Radio. Running order of artists featured: Van Halen, Motörhead, Guns N' Roses, Thin Lizzy, Smith/Kotzen, RavenEye, Thunder, Crow Black Chicken, Steve Jones, Rival Sons, My Chemical Romance, Volbeat, Scott Stapp, Buckcherry, Matchbox 20, Queensryche, Slipknot,…