The unmissable FILM NOIR podcast by crime fiction authors Dr Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Join us every week as we deep dive into the best, worst and forgotten films of the genre, from The Big Sleep to John Wick and everything in between.
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Grace San Diego/North County PodcastGrace Community Church is a church located on four campuses that began 28 years ago when Pastor Steve & Becky Riggle planted in Houston, Tx. Today Grace is a home to over 15,000 people with campuses in Houston, Tx, The Woodlands, Tx, San Diego, Ca, and Rocklin, Ca. For more information visit Grace.tv.
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The podcast devoted to crime, mystery and all things Noir
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The Pugcast is produced by The Logos Center and features Dr. Thomas Price, Dr. Glenn Sunshine, and Pr. C. R. Wiley. The Pugcast is recorded at The Corner Pug--a well-known watering hole in tony West Hartford, Connecticut. (Hence the name, "pugcast"--also the reason there is so much background noise.) The show could be described as "3 over-educated Reformed guys riffing on philosophy, theology, and stuff that bugs them." Each episode they invite you to take a seat in their booth and listen in ...
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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by author and journalist Bethany McLean and world renowned economist Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions for guests we should b ...
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The newest sermons from Merrimack Valley Presbyterian Church on SermonAudio.
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People tend to pay attention to politics when there's a heated Presidential election happening. But what about all of those other names and items, just a little bit lower on the ballot? Down Ballot is a podcast that discusses government and politics on a local level.
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Sermons and radio broadcasts from Ministers of the New Covenant Fellowship located in Georgia. A congregation that holds to faith in Yeshua and keeping the commandments of Yahweh.
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Everything Football Show about everything football, from the heights of international football and the premier league to Sunday league football. The ins and outs, ups and downs, transfers, gossip, grassroots and more. With guest speakers and interviews, if it's football it's here.
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Smokes, Stories, and Substance. Hosted by The Ellijay Cigar Lounge in Ellijay, GA.
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Two women, each marked by loss and linked together by a strange twist of fate, journey to an ancient city—a storied city without borders—in search of answers and escape. But what they discover there will change their lives in ways neither of them could expect. Two actors (Eboni Booth and Mary Cavett) play more than thirty characters on this wild ride through a city of doubles, monastic cheese, octogenarian vocalists, dizzying bureaucracy, ancient graves, and lives more expansive and singular ...
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Join us each week as we dive headfirst into the most perplexing, intriguing, and downright baffling passages of the Bible—from the chaotic beginnings in Genesis to the mind-bending visions of Revelation. We’re not just reading; we’re unraveling, exploring, and making sense of it all in a way that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. Whether you’re a scripture novice or a seasoned theologian, get ready for a journey that promises to be anything but ordinary. Fasten your seatbelts; your sc ...
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Join host Matthew J. Norcross as he talks with decision makers across who are living examples of the 7 Degrees of Change (Empathy, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Trustworthiness, Caring, and Citizenship) and are willing to explain how they live and show others to "be a Phoenix." These character traits serve as a book series of the same name, and a correlating Character Education curriculum developed by the 7 Degrees of Change Foundation and High Point University.
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Curious about the possible therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicines? The Psychedelic Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie Morski has you covered with the latest in scientific research, medical practices, and legal developments involving these substances and their incredible therapeutic potential. Covering the full range of psychedelic therapies, including psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, LSD, ayahuasca, ibogaine, and more, this podcast serves as an auditory encyclopedia of information for an ...
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The Home & Finance Australia Podcast is your one-stop-shop on the ins and outs of buying and investing in property across Australia. Join property lawyer and heritage expert, Theodora Gianniotis, as she meets with the industry's leading professionals for advice and insights on everything 'Home & Finance'.
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New York - Hosted by Amon Focus, the New York Said podcast features in-depth conversations with people you don't often hear from, to hear things that aren't often shared (said), spotlighting life in New York.
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Show Me Your Tech Stack is your new favorite marketing podcast! Hosted by Erik Christiansen, CEO & Co-Founder of Justuno, he asks DTC merchants to pop the hood on what apps are in their tech stack to help others grow their businesses. You'll hear from breakthrough, thriving, and well-known brands about what apps they use together, what they look at when evaluating tech, & the highs (and lows) of marketing. Follow the Show Me Your Tech Stack podcast to learn about the tools powering the best ...
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37. Top 10 Film Noir Remakes, with Mean Streets hosts Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth
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1:23:59Sergio is joined by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth, the hosts of the excellent Mean Streets podcast (https://meanstreetspodcast.podbean.com/) to find out what their top 10 Film Noir remakes are. The films under discussion include (in chronological order) are: THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) THE KILLERS (1964) FAREWELL MY LOVELY (1975) THE POSTMAN ALWAYS …
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Numbers 1:1—Did Moses Write Numbers? Examining the Documentary Hypothesis
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11:59Host Lance Smith begins a 31-episode tour through Numbers by tackling a major question: could Moses have written this book, or is it a later compilation as the documentary hypothesis claims? Smith reviews the biblical claims, Jesus’ testimony, archaeological evidence, and ancient literary practices to argue that the evidence supports Mosaic authors…
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Which Psychedelic for Which Condition? with Will Van Derveer, MD
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45:08In this episode, Will Van Derveer, MD joins to unpack what we know about which psychedelic medicines are best suited to particular mental health conditions. Dr. Van Derveer has trained several thousand mental health professionals in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, provided ketamine assisted therapy to hundreds of people, and has staffed MDMA th…
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Case 71. THE MALTESE FALCON (1931) | Dir Roy Del Ruth
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1:18:43Your cinematic sleuths are back at it! This week's case is 1931's THE MALTSE FALCON. Starring Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Otto Matieson, Una Merkel, and Thelma Todd. Written by Brown Holmes & Maude Fulton. Based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. Directed by Roy Del Ruth. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. E…
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How To Fix The American Tax System - ft. Ray Madoff
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54:46Is the American tax code a fair engine for growth, or a "second estate" where the rich choose whether or not to pay? We are often told that the top 1% of earners already pay 40% of all taxes, while nearly half of Americans pay nothing at all. Legal scholar Ray Madoff argues that this statistic is a deliberate "bait-and-switch" designed to confuse t…
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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:40 – Jonah, the 'Whale,' and Jesus: Clearing Up the Ancient Language Confusion
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15:07Host Lance Smith examines the classic ‘‘Jonah and the Whale’’ question by reading the Hebrew and Greek texts, consulting the Septuagint, and comparing translations. The episode explains how ancient language and translation choices—not contradiction—account for ‘‘great fish’’ versus ‘‘whale,” and shows why Jesus’ reference in Matthew 12:40 aligns wi…
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Empiricist Deformations of Augustinian Theology
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1:01:47In this episode the Pugs engage some of the theological roots that gave rise and shape to Western empiricism, especially in the Scottish Tradition of David Hume. In particular, they engage how the pessimistic view of fallen human reason take on a distorted shape when severed from the rich theological setting of Augustine's theology, and then lead t…
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Man Proposes, the Lord Disposes - Exodus 2:1-10
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2 Corinthians 1:15-22 - Our Plans and God's Promises
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Leviticus 26:30—Unpacking When God Says “I Will Despise You”
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10:42Episode 205 concludes the Leviticus series by tackling Leviticus 26:30 and the question: did God despise Israel? Lance Smith explains this strong language as covenantal, judicial judgment against persistent idolatry rather than ultimate rejection, showing how discipline aims at restoration and preserves God’s covenant promises. The episode connects…
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Sidebar Episode: 2025 Wrap-Up - Growth, Milestones, and the Road Ahead
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8:48Host Lance Smith reviews the podcast's 2025 growth, key milestones, and listener-driven series that shaped the year. He shares download stats, geographic and platform trends, standout episodes, and plans for 2026 while thanking the community for its support. References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following: bu…
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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:39 – The Sign of Jonah: Why Jesus Refused a Miracle on Demand
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14:00In this episode Lance Smith examines Matthew 12:38–41 and Luke 11:29 to explain why Jesus refused to perform a sign on demand and instead pointed to "the sign of Jonah." Drawing on scripture and scholarly insights, the episode shows that Jesus wasn’t denying his miracles but rebuking a hard‑hearted generation and pointing ahead to his death, burial…
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Matthew B. Crawford on "Craftsmanship in the Culture Industry"
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1:03:38Today the Pugs reflect on an essay by Matthew B. Crawford (author of Shop Class as Soulcraft) from his Substack entitled: Craftsmanship in the culture industry. The event that prompted the essay is the bid by Netflix to buy Warner Brothers (the film studio). What particularly interests Crawford is something broader, the decay of craftsmanship in ou…
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"Be the One" by Matthew Schlesinger
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Leviticus 23:42-43 — Booths vs. Tents: The Sukkot Mystery Explained
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9:57Episode 202 examines Leviticus 23:42–43 and the seeming tension between Israel dwelling in "tents" during the wilderness and being commanded to live in temporary "booths" for Sukkot. Host Lance Smith explains that tents were the practical homes of a nomadic people, while the festival booths were symbolic, short-term structures meant to teach depend…
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Merry Christmas from Lance Smith — A Message of Peace and Hope
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1:11Lance Smith delivers a warm Christmas greeting to listeners, praying that the peace of Christ meets them wherever they are. He reminds listeners that God stepped into our world and cares for us in our questions and struggles. He thanks the community for their support, wishes everyone hope, light, good health, and God’s blessing, and sends Christmas…
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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:37 – Justified? Words, Hearts, and Grace (200th Episode!)
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12:22Host Lance Smith marks episode 200 by tackling an apparent contradiction between Matthew 12:37 and Psalm 143:2. He explains how Psalm 143:2 shows that no one can earn righteousness before God, while Matthew 12:37 highlights how our words reveal the heart and confirm genuine faith. The episode resolves the tension by distinguishing forensic justific…
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"Peace On Earth" by Matthew Schlesinger
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Our God is With Us - 2025.12.21_PM - Isaiah 7:10-24
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38. THE THIN MAN (1934), with Scott K. Ratner
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1:20:24For this special Christmas episode, Sergio is joined by Scott K Ratner for an in-depth look at Dashiell Hammett's novel The Thin Man. We also consider the series of six movies it spawned, all of them starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles and Skippy as their pet Terrier, Asta. Here's a full list of the films in the series: T…
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Leviticus 23:32—Ninth or Tenth? Solving Yom Kippur’s Calendar Puzzle
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10:00Episode 199 unpacks an apparent contradiction in Leviticus about whether the Day of Atonement starts on the ninth or the tenth day. Lance Smith explains the biblical sunset-to-sunset reckoning, shows how the evening of the ninth begins the tenth, and cites scholars and commentaries that clarify the timing. The episode also explores the rituals of Y…
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How Capitalism Became Global ft. Sven Beckert
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52:52Is capitalism a force of nature, or a human-made order that we have the power to shape? In this episode, Luigi and Bethany sit down with Sven Beckert, a Harvard historian and author of the new book A Global History of Capitalism, to tackle a question that seems basic but remains surprisingly difficult to answer: what exactly is capitalism? Beckert …
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Psychedelics for the Menopause Transition with Alicia Bigelow, ND
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35:26In this episode, Alicia Bigelow, ND joins to discuss the potential of psychedelic medicine to support the menopause transition. Dr. Ali Bigelow is a naturopathic physician, ketamine provider and licensed psilocybin facilitator in Portland, OR. She leads individual and group retreats, enjoys incorporating live music into her sessions when desired, a…
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DEBRIEFED 003: WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY | Dir Rian Johnson | (Bonus Episode)
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1:16:28In our final episode of the year, Luke and special guest author James Benmore discuss Rian Johnson's latest KNIVES OUT film, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, now streaming on the killer of cinema: NETFLIX. We come in raw and hot, having just seen the film, sharing our impressions of the latest mystery. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth Ed…
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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:30 Unpacked – No Neutral Ground
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17:18Episode 198 of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast. Host Lance Smith examines Matthew 12:30 and parallel passages in Luke and Mark to address the apparent contradiction between "anyone who isn’t with me is against me" and "anyone who is not against you is for you." The episode walks scene-by-scene through the context, consults classical and …
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C.S. Lewis came to faith once he realized that the Gospel was both myth, appealing to his heart, and fact, appealing to his mind. The Pugs discuss what he meant by myth and apply the idea to the Christmas story—how it embodies archetypes found in myth and legend throughout history. Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/th…
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Adolescent Mental Health and the Chatbot Therapist
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1:02:19On today's show the Pugs engage the rapidly growing turn to AI chatbots for mental health needs by teenagers. In what realistic ways can the church step into the situation? What hurdles and limits do we encounter as we set out ways to address this growing crisis, especially among the disadvantaged? The Pugs wrestle through these complex matters in …
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"Great Joy" by Matthew Schlesinger
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Our Plans and God's Promises - 2 Corinthians 1:12-22
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Leviticus 18:22–24 — Barrenness and the Homosexuality Debate
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14:52Episode 197 examines whether Leviticus condemns homosexuality because it allegedly threatens Israel's fertility. Lance Smith walks through the text, historical context, and scholarly responses to argue the prohibition centers on holiness and covenant boundaries, not a population agenda. The episode contrasts traditional and progressive readings, ad…
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How to Stop “Ensh*ttification” Before It Kills the Internet - ft. Cory Doctorow
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56:10There’s a word that’s gained a lot of popularity in the last year: “ensh*ttification”. It refers to a trajectory many see with digital platforms: they initially offer immense value to users, only to systematically degrade that quality over time in order to extract maximum surplus for shareholders. We invited the coiner of this term, science fiction…
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Happy Holidays! Luke and Matt prepare to close the case in 2025 in their second-to-last episode of the year—talking standout episodes, fielding live questions, and highlighting the films and shows that never made the show. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard & Matthew Booth Edited by Luke Deckard Theme by Luke Deckard Logo by Phil Dragash…
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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:3-4 – David at Nob: Was He Really Alone?
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14:27Episode 196 examines the alleged contradiction about David asking for the holy bread at Nob: did he go alone or with companions? Host Lance Smith walks through 1 Samuel 21, the Gospel citations, such as Matthew 12:3-4, and scholarly insights to show that the texts focus on different moments of the same event and highlight mercy over ritual. This sh…
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In today's Pugcast Chris shares a little from his experience attending Peter Thiel's Antichrist lectures. Those in attendance promised not to divulge what they heard, but the contents of the lectures are now widely known since the contents have either been leaked to the press, or discussed in interviews Thiel has given. With those things in mind, C…
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"Help" Part 4 by Matthew Schlesinger
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