Best Michelle Cowan Podcasts (2025)

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CinemAddicts 296: Ghost Trail, Ron Delsener Presents, Oldboy, Final Destination Bloodlines 1:03:16

16h ago1:03:16

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This week on CinemAddicts we review two movies coming out the week of Friday, May 30th, 2025 (Ghost Trail, Ron Delsener Presents). We also review the Patreon assigned pick Oldboy, and Bruce Purkey has two movie recommendations (Final Destination: Bloodlines, Mickey 17). Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (2:10) - Oldboy (15:21) - Ron Delsener Presents. Imag…

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Reviews: The New Boy, The Last Rodeo, The Surrender, Ran, Trail of Vengeance 1:19:28

9d ago1:19:28

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CinemAddicts Episode 295 covers movies that are opening the week of Friday, May 23, 2025. They include The New Boy, The Last Rodeo, Trail of Vengeance, Ran, and The Surrender. Bruce Purkey also reviews The Brutalist. Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (3:44) - The New Boy. Images: Vertical (10:31) - The Last Rodeo. Images: Angel Studios (18:54) - Trail of V…

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Tamarques Porter, John Covington, and Dr. Chuck Lester 57:28

11d ago57:28

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Episode Notes My guests include MSCS board member Tamarques Porter. A lot has happened the last few months and as we put the wrap on another school year, I ask him how challenging it’s been and what he hopes to see moving forward. Next, speaking of challenges, crime continues to a major concern in the city and for the law enforcement community. Mem…

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Reviews: A Breed Apart, Bound, Sister Midnight, Desert Dawn, The Old Woman and the Knife 1:15:20

15d ago1:15:20

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We review Five movies opening on the week starting Friday, March 16, 2025. They are A Breed Apart, Bound, Sister Midnight, Desert Dawn, and The Old Woman and the Knife. Timestamps: (0:00) - Update on Eric Holmes' week. Catch him at Tokki Lounge in Colorado Springs! (5:45) - Patreon stuff. Thanks to our Patrons and CinemAddicts Facebook Group member…

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Steve Mulroy, Eric Barnes, and Bobby White 57:03

18d ago57:03

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Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. We discuss the state case of the three former officers who were accused along with two more of killing Trye Nichols. Charged with 21 counts and found not guilty on all counts. The city is reeling and he shares his thoughts. Eric Barnes is the CEO of the Daily Memphian and…

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Interviews: Michelle Danner on "The Italians," Lucia Flores-Wiseman Talks "The Voice" Journey 43:30

21d ago43:30

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Here are my interviews with The Italians filmmaker/actress Michelle Danner and singer/songwriter Lucia Flores-Wiseman. The Italians Images: All In Films The Voice/Lucia Flores-Wiseman Images: Greg Gayne/NBC Rent/purchase The Italians or use our SiteStripe and shop on Amazon (we receive a slight commission when you use our links). Check out The Mich…

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Talking Shop: Training, Holster Kits, Turkish Imports, and COVID Ammo Woes 1:05:19

21d ago1:05:19

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Send us a text This candid and humor-filled conversation takes you behind the scenes at Shot Show while delivering practical wisdom every gun owner needs to hear. We sit down with Craig Summers of Templar Defense https://www.templardefense.com/ and Ben DeWalt from On Sight Firearms training ( https://oftllc.us/) while they share the physical realit…

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Reviews: The Moogai, Unit 234, Absolute Dominion, I Know Catherine: The Log Lady, Henry Johnson 1:25:53

23d ago1:25:53

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CinemAddicts Episode 293 covers movies that are coming out on Friday, May 9th, 2025. They are Absolute Dominion, Unit 234, Henry Johnson, and I Know Catherine: The Log Lady. Timestamps (1:35) - Eric Holmes gives some thoughts on Karaoke (7:27) - Absolute Dominion (Images: Giant Pictures). Theaters/digital on May 9th. (17:12) - Unit 234 (Images: Bra…

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Anasa Troutman, Durell Cowan, and Torrey Harris 57:06

25d ago57:06

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Episode Notes My guest include Anasa Troutman, Executive Director, Clayborn Temple Restoration. We all know about the fire that destroyed the iconic structure that served as a living, Breathing symbol of the Civil Rights movement, a meeting place for Dr. King and the sanitation workers. She talks about its history and if any part of it can be saved…

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Reviews: Creatures of Chaos, Salvable, Off the Record, The Surfer, Rosario, Bonjour Tristesse 1:52:43

29d ago1:52:43

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CinemAddicts Episode 292 features reviews of movies coming out the week of Friday, May 2, 2025. They are Salvable, Off The Record, Rosario, Bonjour Tristesse, and The Surfer. Bruce Purkey also reviews The Order and Eric Holmes shares his thoughts on Trumbo. Eric Holmes also interviewed Creatures of Chaos director Asavari Kumar and producer Siddarth…

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Dr. Marie Feagins, Michelle McKissack, and Torrey Harris 58:15

1M ago58:15

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Episode Notes My guests include Education leader Dr. Marie Feagins. She joins me to discuss an upcoming event she is participating in this week called Take A Seat where she will discuss leading in high-stakes roles and preparing the next leaders to carry the mantle. Next, MSCS Board member Michelle McKissack returns to discuss the pause in the prop…

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On Swift Horses, Daniel Minahan, Mob Cops, Jeremy Luke, Fréwaka, Yadang: The Snitch 1:18:29

1M ago1:18:29

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CinemAddicts episode 291 covers movies that are coming out the week of Friday, April 25, 2025. They include On Swift Horses, Mob Cops, Yadang: The Snitch, and Fréwaka. Bruce Purkey also covers the Patreon assigned pick Trumbo (thanks Abbie Schmidt!). Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (7:10) - On Swift Horses (Images: Sony Pictures Classics) (13:35) - Danie…

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Bitcoin = Home: The Mortgage Revolution No One Saw Coming with Josip Rupena of Milo 23:44

1M ago23:44

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Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d say: you can buy a house with your Bitcoin — without ever selling it. That’s the financial revolution Josip Rupena is building. He’s the founder and CEO of Milo, the fintech startup that’s already issued over $60 million in crypto mortgages — loans backed by your Bitcoin, not your bank account. And here’s the k…

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Dr. Kandace Thomas, and Dr. Russell Wigginton 32:27

1M ago32:27

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Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Kandace Thomas, Executive Director of First 8 Memphis. They are celebrating a big win with a resolution that approves a partnership with Shelby County and the City of Memphis to establish universal, need-based Pre-K. This has been proven to improve grade school and high school education rates. She tells me why th…

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Crypto, AI Agents, and the Future of Decentralized Infrastructure with Chris “Jinx” Jenkins 17:32

1M ago17:32

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My buddy Chris Jenkins just got back from ETHDenver, and he’s buzzing about the convergence of crypto and AI. He’s the head of operations at the Pocket Network Foundation, and right now, they’re gearing up for their biggest protocol upgrade ever: Shannon. What they’re doing is wild — opening up full permissionless access to decentralized data, from…

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Reviews: Dead Mail, The Ugly Stepsister, It Feeds, The Shrouds, Grand Tour 1:14:28

1M ago1:14:28

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Episode 290 features movies coming out the week of April 18, 2025. These moviees include: 1. The Ugly Stepsister opens in theaters April 18. Images: Marcel Zyskind / IFC Films / Shudder 2. Grand Tour is now streaming on MUBI. Images: MUBI 3. It Feeds hits theaters April 18. Images: Samuel Goldwyn Films 4. Dead Mail hits Shudder and AMC Plus April 1…

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Silk Road to Satoshi: Digging Up Bitcoin’s Buried Past with Pete Rizzo 45:03

1M ago45:03

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Pete Rizzo Thinks We're Losing Bitcoin's History. I'm Helping Him Fix That. Pete Rizzo’s been called Bitcoin’s historian — and after this conversation, you’ll understand why. He’s spent the past few years diving deep into the stories, people, and drama that built Bitcoin from nothing into a global force. We talk about that work — the threads, the a…

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Computer Arbitrage, Inefficient Markets, Tariffs, and Monetizing Stranded Energy with Sopris Capital’s Head of Special Situations Dan Wedman 24:33

1M ago24:33

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Welcome back, everyone! I sat down with my new friend Daniel Wedman, the head of special situations at Sopris Capital. We delved into a variety of topics, focusing on the dynamic world of Bitcoin and crypto investments, and the evolving landscape of capital markets. Daniel's Career Journey Daniel shared his fascinating career trajectory, starting f…

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Interviews: Walter Day and Ed Cunningham on Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day 35:04

1M ago35:04

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Eric Holmes interviews Walter Day and producer/director Ed Cunningham for the documentary "Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day." Check out the documentary's official website Images courtesy of Monkey Wrench Films Timestamps (0:00) - Intro (5:48) - Walter Day interview (19:24) - Ed Cunningham Official plot: "A musical documentary followin…

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KeShaun Pearson, John Lewis, and Vincent Perry 57:42

2M ago57:42

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Episode Notes My guests include KeShaun Pearson, Executive Director, Memphis Community Against Pollution. The Elon Musk backed xAI Supercomputer project has caused quite a bit of controversy in our community, the latest issue is the possibility of polluted air and the harm to residents. KeShaun will tell me why he is concerned and others are as wel…

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Film Reviews: Psycho Therapy, The Comic Shop, Sacramento, The Teacher 1:07:23

2M ago1:07:23

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CinemAddicts Episode 289 features reviews of Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided To Write About A Serial Killer, The Comic Shop, Sacramento, and The Teacher. The Comic Shop hits Digital on April 11th. Psycho Therapy and Sacramento hit theaters April 11th. The Teacher hits Angelika Film Center on April 11th. We also review The L…

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Interviews: Gunslingers, Brian Skiba, That They May Face The Rising Sun, Pat Collins 47:09

2M ago47:09

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CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes Interviews Gunslingers director/writer Brian Skiba and That They May Face The Rising Sun director/co-writer Pat Collins. That They May Face The Rising Sun hits NYC’s Quad Cinema and Los Angeles’ Laemmle Royal on April 11. Images: Juno Films Catch Gunslingers April 11 in theaters, on Digital and On Demand! Images: Li…

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Smoke & Standards: A Ranger's Tale of Teaching the Next Generation 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Send us a text "When you got a barrel of monkeys, you put a gorilla in charge." With these words, a drill sergeant forever shaped Michael Megan's understanding of leadership – wisdom he now passes to the next generation of military officers at Texas A&M University. Megan brings over 13 years of experience from the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment t…

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Ep. 288: Parvulos: Children of the Apocalypse, Eric LaRue, Freaky Tales, When Fall is Coming, Hell of a Summer, Wake Up 1:49:32

2M ago1:49:32

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On this CinemAddicts episode, we review movies that are coming out the week of April 11, 2025. Movies reviewed include Wake Up, Parvulos: Children of the Apocalypse, Eric Larue, When Fall Is Coming, Hell of a Summer, Freaky Tales. (0:00) - Intro (6:43) - Eric LaRue review (in theaters April 4). Image: Magnolia Pictures. (18:32) - When Fall Is Comin…

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Reviews/Interviews: The Bondsman, Maxwell Jenkins, Eric Oleson, MobLand 42:54

2M ago42:54

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This CinemAddicts installment features my interviews with The Bondsman actor Maxwell Jenkins and showrunner Eric Oleson. The Bondsman images courtesy of Tina Rowden / Prime Video MobLand image courtesy of Luke Varley/Paramount+ (0:00) - Intro (5:05) - Maxwell Jenkins - The Bondsman (14:06) - Eric Oleson - The Bondsman (22:26) - The Bondsman Review …

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My Love Will Make You Disappear, Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, Chad Vidanes, The Voice, Iris Herrera 41:23

2M ago41:23

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This CinemAddicts installment features interviews with "My Love Will Make You Disappear" actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and director Chad Vidanes. Last but not least is an interview with The Voice artist Iris Herrera. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro for My Love Will Make You Disappear (Images: Star Cinema) (5:46) - Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino (11:22) …

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Dr. Christopher Davis, Brian Stephens, and Thomas Burrell 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Christopher Davis, President of LeMoyne Owen College. He is reviving this historic HBCU and its recruitment efforts by forming a partnership with TN SW Community College. He shares with me how this came about and why it’s so important for students wanting the HBCU experience without leaving home. Next, when Presi…

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Ep. 287: The Ballad of Wallis Island, The Penguin Lessons, Thank You Very Much, Audrey's Children 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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This CinemAddicts episode covers movies that come out the week of Friday, March 28, 2025. Movies include The Ballad of Wallis Island, Thank You Very Much, The Penguin Lessions, and Audrey's Children. Co-host Bruce Purkey also recommends Bring Them Down (debuting on MUBI March 28) and the acclaimed drama Sing Sing. (0:00) - Intro (2:07) - The Ballad…

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Stephanie Love and Natalie McKinney, , Rachael Goodwin Spriggs, and Meka Egwuekwe 59:54

2M ago59:54

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Episode Notes My guests include two MSCS School Board members, Stephanie Love and Natalie McKinney. With all the drama involving the board which has now led to a possible legislative takeover drafted by Rep. Mark White, they tell me how they think we got here, and how will this action will affect the future education of our children. Also, the role…

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Ep. 286: Bob Trevino Likes It, Tracie Laymon, Hood Witch, The Assessment, Ash, Appalachian Dog 1:45:25

2M ago1:45:25

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CinemAddicts Episode 286 features reviews of movies coming out the week of Friday, March 21, 2025. They are Bob Trevino Likes It, Hood Witch, The Assessment, Ash, and Appalachian Dog. Timestamps (0:00) - Intro and what Eric is literally cooking up at Skybox Lounge in Colorado Spring (5:46) - Bob Trevino Likes It releases in Theaters 3/21. Image: Ro…

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Bart Conner and Bill Allen Talk “Rad” Groundswell, Kat Graham Discusses Tyler Perry’s Duplicity 20:42

2M ago20:42

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2025 Rad Day takes place in over 700 screens in North America on March 20, 2025. Eric interviews Rad stars Bill Allen and Bart Conner in the first segment. Go to Fathom Entertainment for details! Also on March 20th is the Prime Video premiere of the new movie Tyler Perry’s Duplicity. She plays Marley, a lawyer whose best friend’s husband is killed …

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Real-World Assets and Institutional Crypto: The Next Evolution of DeFi with Joe Flanagan Maple Finance 22:06

2M ago22:06

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In this episode, I sit down with Joe Flanagan, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Maple Finance, a leading institutional lending platform in DeFi. With nearly $6 billion in loans issued, Maple is one of the few crypto companies bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). We cover some of the biggest…

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Ron Redwing, Mike Working, and Keith Norman 54:31

2M ago54:31

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Episode Notes On the next live and all new Real Talk Memphis; my guests include Ron Redwing who knows how important education is. This is why when he saw the situation with the school district take an unfortunate turn, he took action by forming the non profit group (SOS) or Save Our Schools. He explains his mission. The tragic shooting death of Pas…

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