Best STM Podcasts (2025)

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STM Live: Chasing the Wendigo w/ Jason Hewlett 57:12

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Jason Hewlett - author, filmmaker and cofounder of the Canadian Paranormal Society - returns to STM Live to talk about his new book, Heart of Ice: Tracking the Wendigo, as well as the upcoming Wendigo documentary special!By stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Michael Uebel - Philosophy Meets Psychotherapy: On Equanimity as Awareness | STM Podcast #245 1:17:28

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On episode 245, we welcome Michael Uebel to discuss the practice of equanimity, its similarities and differences from mindfulness practices, how perspective taking helps mitigate difficult feelings as in PTSD, how it can be used to help bridge political divides, shifting goals to less ambitious ones for greater equanimity, perspective taking and it…

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STM Live: Sasquatch of The Wilds 1:01:15

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A new series is streaming right now - Investigation Bigfoot! Join Sean Forker, Matt Arner, Courteney Breedlove, Heather Moser and Aaron Deese for an in depth discussion on this new show, focusing on the Sasquatch of the Pennsylvania Wilds!By stmbroadcastingnetwork

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STM Live: Olympic and Alaskan Sasquatch with Aleksandar Petakov 56:19

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Aleks Petakov has been on the road - and in the air, and in the woods, and who knows where else - searching for Sasquatch in the Olympic Peninsula and the wilds of Alaska.By stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Troyen A. Brennan - America’s Healthcare Is Broken — Can Primary Care Save It? | STM Podcast #244 56:05

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On episode 244, we welcome Troyen Brennan to discuss the pitfalls of the US healthcare system, the fee-for-service model’s implications for patient outcomes, primary care as a more viable alternative, Walmart’s failed attempt to establish primary care clinics, Optum’s contrasting success, how to incentivize primary care, AI streamlining prior autho…

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STM Live: After Morris Mountain with Jessi & Joe Doyle, Michael Kirkpatrick 58:17

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Join us for a very special edition of STM Live as we're joined by all THREE investigators featured in Bigfoot: The Monster on Morris Mountain, including the film's director, Jessi Doyle, and cinematographer, Joe Doyle, as well as local investigator Michael Kirkpatrick.By stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Bonus: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror - featuring director Linus O’Brien! 33:57

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Kelly and Leandra watched Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) and had questions! Linus O'Brien returns to answer questions and talk about the future of the documentary. Strange Journey is out in theaters on September 26!

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STM Live: Sasquatch in September w/ Heather Moser 50:55

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STM Live is back to kick off September as we get ready for a whole month of new releases! Heather Moser returns to the show to take your questions live as we dive into our most recent round of releases, upcoming presentations and prepare for a very spooky fall season.By stmbroadcastingnetwork

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What People Get WRONG About Montreal’s Housing Crisis? 1:07:17

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Montreal’s housing crisis is frequently characterized by simplistic villains and quick solutions. Today’s episode of METROPOLIS, Host Kalden Dhatsenpa is joined by Montréal-based urban planning researcher and housing policy analyst Gavin Armitage-Ackerman to debunk some of the most persistent misconceptions and assumptions of the housing crisis. To…

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Eram Alam - Why U.S. Healthcare Depends on Immigrant Physicians | STM Podcast #243 1:06:23

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On episode 243, we welcome Eram Alam to discuss the experiences of foreign-born physicians practicing in the US, the structural problems that led to significant deficits in healthcare across the US, the Hart-Celler Act of 1965 and the other political underpinnings of migrating physicians to the US, skepticism of immigrant physicians from rural popu…

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How to dig up DIRT on your landlord 39:05

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On this episode of Metropolis, host Kalden Dhatsenpa interviews Rose, a housing rights organizer with the Comité de Logement de La Petite-Patrie, about a practical new resource she co-authored: “How to Investigate Your Landlord.“The guide aims to equip tenants with the tools to research landlords before signing leases, empowering them to recognize …

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Monster Summer Live w/ Jessi Doyle, Heather Moser and Courteney Breedlove 1:01:59

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STM is proud to present TWO special features this summer - Bigfoot: The Monroe Monster Mystery, and Bigfoot: The Monster on Morris Mountain! Directors Jessi Doyle, Courteney Breedlove and Heather Moser visited the STM Live studio to talk about both films, which are streaming RIGHT NOW. Watch Bigfoot: The Monroe Monster Mystery Directed by Heather M…

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RHM and STM present: A Chat with Linus O'Brien! 14:21

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Kelly and Leandra are thrilled to share this exclusive chat with Linus O'Brien, the documentarian behind Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) ! Mr. O’Brien was kind enough to share his early Rocky Horror experiences, his memories from the set of Shock Treatment, and his experience as a first-time director. We will be covering the docum…

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Monsteropolis: Vermonting Edition 58:59

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The crew recently got back from a week long shoot in Vermont, and now that the dust has settled it's time to talk all about it! email - [email protected] stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Cass R. Sunstein - The Surprising Truth About Fame: It’s Not What You Think | STM Podcast #242 1:07:09

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On episode 242, we welcome Cass Sunstein to discuss the foundations of fame, the roles of information cascades and reputation cascades in fostering one’s success, the rise of Obama as a cascade, whether talent is enough for sustainable success, how group polarization influences our perceptions, network effects and our dependence on others, the sign…

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STM Live: Back from Beyond with Heather Moser 59:36

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hief Creative Officer Heather Moser returns to STM Live fresh from several days of filming, interviewing and traveling in pursuit of many things one might consider... "beyond."By stmbroadcastingnetwork

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(Shock Treatment Minute) Minute 1: Once Upon A Time 47:40

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Kelly and Leandra live to cast about another movie! Join your favorite idiots on their journey into the world of Shock Treatment, the (s)equal to The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Are you listening to this on the Rocky Horror Minute feed? Well you shouldn't be! Make sure you switch over to Shock Treatment Minute. You can find Shock Treatment Minute an…

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Shock Treatment Minute Trailer 1:39

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Kelly and Leandra are back with a brand new podcast! Tune in for Shock Treatment Minute, coming soon to a listening device near you!Make sure you look for Shock Treatment Minute and follow/add to all of your podcast lists because those episodes will be published via a different feed.

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Natalia Kholodenko - Understanding the Trauma of War: Surviving in Ukraine | STM Podcast #241 47:52

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On episode 241, we welcome Natalia Kholodenko to discuss the psychological impact of trauma, how the citizens in war-torn countries respond to trauma, Natalia’s own trauma when fleeing from Ukraine after Russia began its bombing campaign, the importance of maintaining a strong value system in the face of tragedy, Judith Herman on the importance of …

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Congo in Montreal: How Youth Are Fighting Back 28:58

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In this episode of Metropolis, host Kalden Dhatsenpa sits down with journalist Perle-Merode to explore the experiences of the Congolese diaspora in Montreal and the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The conversation centers around Réseau Mayele, a grassroots community organization founded to empowe…

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Why we should support STM strikers w/ Nashwa Lina Khan 1:09:25

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On this episode of Metropolis, we cover some significant developments, including Québec’sQuébec’s controversial Bill 97, Carney’s Bill C-2, and the anti-immigrant sentiment in Montreal, as well as the major strike by STM maintenance workers. Today, host Kalden Dhatsenpa is joined by guest host Nashwa Lina Khan, a community educator and cultural com…

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The Lore You Know: Around the World in Stranger Days w/ Adam Davies 44:03

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Heather is joined by author and researcher Adam Davies in this weeks episode! Adam has been all over the world in search of strange creatures, and has plenty of insight and ideas when it comes to chasing cryptids. email - [email protected] stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Minute 100: No More Words 15:09

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Kelly and Leandra share their not-so-final thoughts, revisit some missed notes from earlier in the film, and tease a future project that is not a sequel, not a prequel, but an equal! Continue to send your questions and comments to [email protected]! We are going to continue to put out Rocky related bonus content as the mood takes us, so i…

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Minute 99: At The Late 31:52

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Darkness is about to conquer Kelly and Leandra, but before that, they revisit a forgotten song and highlight a forgotten Transylvanian (Rufus Collins)! We're already twerking hard on Shock Treatment Minute! We'll continue to share some Rocky Horror Minute goodies from time to time, so let us know if we've forgotten anything or there are things you …

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Is police violence a PUBLIC HEALTH issue? 33:33

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On today’s instalment of Metropolis, host Kalden Dhatsenpa speaks to CUTV video journalist, Aude Simon, about the murder of Abisay Cruz by Montréal police and specifically how it’s been affecting community workers. Aude begins the segment with a clip of her interview with community worker Stephanie Germain. Stephanie shares the profound challenges …

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Minute 98: Ing Science 21:51

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Kelly and Leandra may not know sports, but they do some excellent Monday morning quarterbacking about the way the credits have been set up. If that wasn't enticing enough, they also figure out Eddie's last name! Questions? Comments? Good vibes and well-wishes? Email us at [email protected] and leave us 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts wit…

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Minute 97: And Crawling 31:56

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Kelly teaches Leandra about fascism and then they talk at length about the goodest boy to ever play Crim. It's a bit of a mixed bag but it's all entertaining! Please send us fan mail at [email protected] and leave those 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts :)

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Is McGill using ‘harassment’ claims to shut down Palestine solidarity work? 17:46

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In this interview, Ivory from QPIRG McGill discusses the McGill university’s recent move to threaten the organization’s student funding unless QPIRG McGill severs ties with the Students for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) group. McGill has issued a formal notice of default on QPIRG’s Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), claiming that QPIRG has violated u…

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The Lore You Know: Doctor Bigfoot w/ Dr. Russ Jones 1:04:21

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Author, researcher and physician Russ Jones joins Heather Moser to discuss Sasquatch research, writing books and plenty of things besides. Email - [email protected] stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Mark D. White - Is It Clobbering Time? - The Philosophy Behind the Fantastic Four | STM Podcast #240 1:07:12

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On episode 240, we welcome Mark White to discuss the ethical philosophies behind the fantastic four, applying utilitarianism to Reed Richards, deontology to Ben Grimm (The Thing), virtue ethics to Sue Storm, examining the moral growth of Johnny Storm, Dr. Doom’s twisted morality, how superheroes embody the emotions associated with moral decision-ma…

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Minute 96: Ding! And Superheroes 15:33

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Kelly and Leandra finally realize what is wrong with Dr. Scott and it *transforms* their understanding of the role. They also hate on an extremely hate-able author, love an extremely lovable hairstyle, and question a questionable makeup choice. Yee? Haw? Send your cowboy pics to [email protected] and leave your thoughts in the form of a 5…

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STM Live: All Things Being Bigfoot w/ Seth Breedlove 1:00:59

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The Head Maestro returns to STM Live to discuss the future, present and recent past, including the Ohio Bigfoot Conference, upcoming projects and plenty of audience questions. Support Eric Fargiorgio's RecoveryBy stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Tesla experiences 90% drop in Québec, and the "secret button" behind Bill 96 1:29:56

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Host Kalden Dhatsenpa is joined by returning guest and Executive Director of CUTV, Dru Oja Jay.This episode unpacks six major developments shaping Quebec’s political and social climate. First up, Quebec’s new language regulations under Bill 96, now in effect, require French to occupy more space on commercial signage. This has sparked trade friction…

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Minute 95: But It's The Pelvic Thrust 26:55

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Kelly and Leandra are finally out of the castle and have stumbled upon a song that some listeners may be shocked to learn exists! Listen in for some jarring callbacks (you'll see what I did there) and a discussion of fog, misheard lines, and special effects! Questions? Thoughts? Things you want us to bring up during our final Crim break? Just rando…

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Monsteropolis: The Ohio Bigfoot Conference 1:12:25

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Small Town Monsters was honored to be included in the 2025 Ohio Bigfoot Conference, and Mark, Seth and Heather finally found the time to sit down and talk all about it. A little behind the scenes, a little history, and a whole lot of laughs. Email - [email protected] stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Minute 94: Now 28:04

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Neither Kelly nor Leandra are high, but they both are into some dumb bitch juice as they discuss frito smells, Transylvanians, and campy acting. Questions? Thoughts? Concerns? Send them all to [email protected] and leave those 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts :)

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Ep.221 - The Lost World Jurassic Park 2:10:04

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This week on The Decision Reel, we're heading back to dino territory with The Lost World: Jurassic Park — Spielberg’s wild sequel to his iconic 1993 classic. Join us as we break down everything from gymnastic raptor battles to Jeff Goldblum’s chaotic charisma.Does this sequel live up to the original, or should it have stayed extinct? Tune in as we …

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Minute 93: Didn't Like Me! 24:38

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Kelly and Leandra were joined by very special guest High Kelly (Rocky Horror Minute, Big Boob Owner) who was feeling particularly silly, so everyone figured that it might be great to discuss a mystery (to Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn) costume piece, sociopathy, and Tex Avery! We're reaching the end of the movie but that doesn't mean the end o…

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The Lore You Know: Stranger Somewheres w/ Ryan Sprague 53:25

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Ryan Sprague, host of the award winning podcast Somewhere in The Skies joins Heather Moser to talk UFOs, ghosts... and wrestling. And much much more. https://somewhereintheskies.com/ Email - [email protected] stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Minute 92: A Grunt of Absolute Heartbreak 28:40

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Kelly and Leandra have a wonderful time as they mosey on through this minute of grunting, a hidden facade, and the best Magenta line? You might even learn a handy shadowcast blocking tip! Send your questions, comments, elevator pitches, escalator bitches, and recipes for a juicy meatloaf to [email protected]. As always, we'd love to hear …

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Ep.220 - Ace Ventura Re-Review 1:38:26

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Alrighty then! 🐬 This week on The Decision Reel, we’re circling back for a re-review of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective — and guess who’s back? That’s right, Reid returns to help us dissect Jim Carrey’s outrageous breakout role all over again.Is it still comedy gold, or has time not been so kind to the talking butt jokes and wild animal chaos? We dive d…

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Elite Carbon Capture, or How the Environmentalists Might Be Gentrifying Your City w/ Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan 1:05:59

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With their Montréal book launch approaching, video journalist Kalden Dhatsenpa sits down with Montreal authors Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan to discuss the book they have co-authored, The Sustainability Class: How to Take Back the Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists. The work examines a certain subsection of the population. Environment…

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Minute 91: Rattle! Scream! No! No! 24:44

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Kelly and Leandra yee so much haw as they discuss animal friendships, beautiful deaths, and questionable ADR of dubious origin. Send us your questions, comments, fan/hate mail for our upcoming FINAL CRIM EPISODE so we can answer you on an episode! This podcast was *not* made in New York City, so no rope is required, but what *is* required is... 5-s…

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Monsteropolis: We Like Giant Turtles 56:08

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From the World Turtle to the Beast of Busco, join Seth, Heather and Aaron for a deep dive on all things giant turtles. Email - [email protected] SHOW NOTES: Monsteropolis - Turtle Town NEWS - We got a DISTRIBUTOR for Lost Contact lined up. Hey! This means you kids get to see it soon, along with some other stuff (right? Am I rememb…

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Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling - The Spiritual Crisis Behind Ghosts and UFOs | STM Podcast #239 1:24:53

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On episode 239, we welcome Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling to discuss his foray into the paranormal, our innate spiritualism and why some lean into it while others don’t, how anti-establishment people and institutions misuse the scientific method, who’s to blame for the widespread anti-science bias, the challenge of defining the ‘soul,’ what happens when …

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Minute 90: And Also Presumptuous 29:59

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"Lasers are real!" say liberal propagandists Kelly and Leandra. They also discuss other hotly debated subjects, like... cinematography, terrible bands, and how to safely walk backwards down uneven stairs. Email us at [email protected] and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (this is directed at you, Rachel). Also find us on youtube…

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Ep.219 - Mortal Kombat Vs Mortal Kombat 1:57:53

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Test your might! This week, The Decision Reel enters the arena to pit Mortal Kombat (1995) against Mortal Kombat (2021) in a brutal showdown of nostalgia vs. modern mayhem. Which reigns supreme — the cheesy charm of the '90s or the R-rated fatalities of the reboot? Join us as we dive into the characters, action, music, and what each version got rig…

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Minute 89: I'm Going Home 55:51

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Kelly and Leandra wish a bon voyage to Flap Jack (Camp Wannakiki Season 4, Miss Southeast Comedy Queen 2024), whose exit leaves a gaping hole in all our hearts, but not before discussing poppers, shadowcast blocking, and another batch of floorshow extras (Ernest Blyth, Aidan Harrington, and Victor Harrington). Send your eggplants and peaches to roc…

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The Lore You Know: Haunted Dolls & Prison Walls w/ Steve Hummel 58:09

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Heather welcomes paranormal investigator Steve Hummel to The Lore You Know! Steve has years of experience investigating the strange, including a stint working in the Moundsville Penitentiary and curating a paranormal museum. Email - [email protected] stmbroadcastingnetwork

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Minute 88: Everywhere 25:46

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Kelly and Leandra gab with their special gal pal Flap Jack (Camp Wannakiki Season 4, Miss Southeast Comedy Queen 2024) over the sequence of sequins, card dealing, and a batch of beautifully dressed but oddly named extras (Juba Kennerley, Lewis Alexander, Hyma Beckley, and Aileen Lewis). Questioning (Your sexuality? Your gender? Your sanity?)??? Com…