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Discover the original stories behind Hollywood's biggest blockbusters—completely free! "The Book Was Better" delivers full audiobook versions of classic novels that inspired your favorite films. From "Pride and Prejudice" to "The Great Gatsby," "Winnie-the-Pooh" to "Alice in Wonderland," experience the rich source material that filmmakers have turned into cinematic gold for decades. Compare the book's vision with its silver screen adaptation, uncover deleted scenes Hollywood left on the cutt ...
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First Time Readers

Jon, Danny, Kristen, Jenn, Lizzy

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It's every fan's dream to read the books they love for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It's one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers as they read and talk about Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and other nerd worlds. So come vicariously live through some first-time readers!
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After original hosts Matt & Josh apparated away from the show, Josh decided to leave the show in the hands of the 2 people who guided him along his second time through the Harry Potter series, The Boss Marissa Dorado and The Dean Joe Slionski! Marissa had a baby and sadly would not be returning to the show, however longtime community members Lauren Aragon and "Atari" Alex Carrejo agreed to fill her shoes! But then Lauren had a baby and another void was created, which was then filled by longt ...
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Adidas Wilson Matrix

Author Adidas Wilson

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Adidas Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois, surviving a near death experience driving off a bridge in an 18 wheeler and getting hit by a train. Adidas has dedicated his time and effort to educate, motivate, and inspire people around the world to make positive lifestyle changes. All Author Adidas Wilson book reviews, Movies, TV Shows, Culture and Deep Dives.
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Pop Culture Sh*tshow

Tessa Betz and Becca Conary

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Pour a drink - we’ll have one, too - kick back, and enjoy comedic conversation with two funny ladies as they explore society, childhood, and the pop culture that shapes us all!
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Warning: This might be hard to hear. It was hard to LIVE. Having an honest dialogue about what active addiction was like isn’t pretty, but I’m hoping that even if you come for the train wreck you’ll stay for the recovery conversation. Settle in for notes from the thick of two decades of substance abuse, mental health struggles, romantic obsession, rehabs, hospitals, institutions and general despair, to the last few years of coming out the other side. I've had a lot of time to collect insight ...
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A podcast where two friends sit down and talk through their favorite movies, comics, video games, and more! Grab a drink, relax, and enjoy everything and anything "Geek" related! Want to be a guest? Have topic ideas you want us to talk about? Send us a message either through Instagram or our email at [email protected]
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Antonio Banderas became a worldwide superstar slashing his way through The Mask of Zorro and The Legend of Zorro, bringing smoldering charisma, acrobatic swordplay, and undeniable chemistry with Catherine Zeta-Jones that set screens on fire. Anthony Hopkins passed the legendary mask to Banderas in one of cinema's most epic mentor-student relationsh…
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The episode is an essay identifying and describing "The 10 Most Unsettling Thriller Shows Ever Made," offering an overview of series ranging across several decades and subgenres. Each entry is briefly analyzed to explain what makes it particularly disturbing or psychologically tense, focusing on elements like narrative structure, thematic content, …
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The source, an excerpt from "Sci-Fi Cinema Beyond Star Wars," presents an argument that several science fiction films surpass the popular Star Wars saga in various critical areas. The episode explores ten specific movies—including Blade Runner 2049, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and The Matrix—contending that they offer superior thematic complexity, visua…
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Joe and Alex talk about the latest Harry Potter news and debate which fan theories they like and don't like in another round of Fan Theory Potpourri! Open Butterbeer or Butterbeer Not News You Can Use Giveaway Fan Theory Potpourri Part 4 Bossengamot Potterwatch Community Emails Joe - @CustomVinylLush Alex - @AtariAlex Brent - @BrentAllenLive Show -…
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The episode is an extensive analysis and overview of the upcoming fifth and final season of the Netflix series Stranger Things, focusing specifically on the evolution of the main antagonist, Vecna. It highlights the showrunners, the Duffer Brothers, teasing a new iteration they call "Vecna 2.0", characterized by escalated power and "real-world abil…
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Lisa told us all about her first golf lesson where she had to learn how to hold a golf club. And how has she found herself signed up for a tournament already?? Plus Russell showed off his progress from Spanish lesson number 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia
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Across Telethon weekend, Ben O’Shea dressed as Bruce Springsteen for a lip sync challenge and today he had the task of reviewing Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Ben has said the movie is not what you would expect and is about one of the darkest periods in Bruce’s life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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For another installment of the Book Of Records, Lisa and Russell wanted to find out who has had the most marriage/divorces in WA.. Elizabeth Taylor was their starting point, with seven husbands and eight marriages. Did any of the calls this morning come close to this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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There were plenty of laughs when the unpredictable Lawrence Mooney was on this show this morning. He was ready to delve into Russell's spanish journey and revealed what he loves about the Perth Hills. Lawrence's show Dead Set Country, takes inspiration from his move to the Southern Highlands of NSW. From next Friday you can see Lawrence perform at …
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Eddie Murphy has a documentary coming to Netflix next month, he opens up his home and dives deep into his groundbreaking career of nearly fifty years and counting. David Gilmore of Pink Floyd has revealed why he will never work with Roger Waters again. Plus a bit of Royal news this morning - what are William and Kate requesting? See omnystudio.com/…
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Steve Martin transformed Edmond Rostand's masterpiece into Roxanne, one of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s—a performance that proved Martin wasn't just a wild and crazy guy, but a deeply romantic leading man with the heart to make audiences swoon. Before Steve Martin stood under that moonlit window delivering some of cinema's most b…
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Matt Damon delivered one of his most powerful early performances in the 1993 masterpiece Geronimo: An American Legend—a breakout role that showcased the intensity and depth that would make him one of Hollywood's greatest actors. But everything Damon portrayed—the courage, the conflict, the impossible choices—came from THIS story, told by the legend…
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The source critiques the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), noting that Phases 4 and 5 have suffered from narrative overload, inconsistent quality, and declining box office returns since the successful conclusion of the Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame. The episode argues that the solution to reinvigorating the franchise lies…
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The source is an essay discussing ten highly impactful horror movie performances that the author argues deserved Oscar recognition, highlighting a persistent bias against the genre by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It explains that horror demands unique intensity, emotional depth, and physical commitment from actors, yet the films…
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The sources provide a comprehensive overview of the lengthy development process for the Keanu Reeves sequel, Constantine 2, emphasizing its status as an "Elseworlds" project outside the main DC Cinematic Universe. The episode explains that despite nearly two decades of dormancy, fan fervor has been reignited by recent updates, including Reeves' con…
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On The Shaw Report, ahead of tomorrow's release of Deliver Me From Nowhere, Lisa revealed which Springsteen songs Jeremy Allen White is singing himself. Sean Diddy Combs might be set free by Trump, and Kim Kardashian bought herself a seven million dollar birthday present. Plus Lisa and Russell reflected on International Caps Lock Day...yes it's a t…
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This is the showdown that inspired Hook, launched a thousand adaptations, and gave us cinema's greatest rival: Captain Hook versus Peter Pan in their ultimate, no-holds-barred battle for Neverland. J.M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy is THE original story—the literary blockbuster that Hollywood has been remaking, reimagining, and returning to for over a …
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The episode provides an extensive overview of a new Netflix documentary titled Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy, which focuses on the life and career of the legendary Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. It explains that the film, directed by Isabel Castro, uses thousands of hours of never-before-seen archival footage from the Quintanilla …
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Remember the emotional gut-punch of Hook when Robin Williams' Peter Pan had to remember who he truly was? This is that story—but in reverse. This is how Peter Pan FORGOT who he was meant to be and chose to never grow up. Before the swashbuckling battles with Captain Hook on the high seas, before Neverland's Lost Boys and Tinker Bell's jealous spark…
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The episode offers an extensive analysis of the anticipated release of Avatar: Fire & Ash, the third film in James Cameron's highly successful franchise, examining its potential influence on the 2026 blockbuster cinema landscape. The episode details the film's narrative, which introduces the volcanic Ash People and focuses on themes of grief and al…
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The source provides an extensive overview of the burgeoning niche streaming wars within the horror genre, focusing on the launch of a new independent platform called BloodStream in October 2025. BloodStream is positioned as a direct competitor to the established horror streaming service, Shudder, which has dominated the market since 2015 with its c…
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Margot Robbie brought Jane Porter to life with fierce intelligence and undeniable star power—now imagine her reaction when Tarzan returns from the jungle shrunk to the size of a coffee cup! Picture this: Margot Robbie's captivating Jane, with all that charm and wit we saw on screen, trying to comprehend that her larger-than-life hero has been reduc…
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Return to the heart of the jungle for Tarzan's most breathtaking adventure! Before Disney captured our hearts with the King of the Jungle, Edgar Rice Burroughs gave us this spectacular tale of loyalty, betrayal, and courage that feels like it leapt straight from the silver screen. Tarzan and the Golden Lion delivers all the magic you loved about th…
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What if Tarzan discovered his own Jurassic Park? Forget everything you think you know about Tarzan's adventures. Edgar Rice Burroughs crafted the ultimate crossover before crossovers existed—a heart-pounding fusion of prehistoric terror and classic jungle heroism that will leave you breathless. When Tarzan ventures into the forbidden land of Pal-ul…
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Think Disney's Oscar-winning 1999 Tarzan with Phil Collins' unforgettable "You'll Be in My Heart" was intense? This audiobook takes the jungle legend you know from Broadway musicals, theme park attractions, and direct-to-video sequels and plunges him into his most harrowing adventure yet. While Tarzan is away from his plantation home in British Eas…
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It's Russell's birthday today so he and Lisa asked you for your stories about the most memorable birthday you've ever had. Russell had a milestone birthday on Telethon weekend for his 21st which traumatized him and Lisa was set free on her 50th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia
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Russell's birthday is today and Lisa told him that had it been yesterday he could have celebrated on the same day as Snoop Dogg however as Russell pointed out, there are some major differences between himself and the global superstar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 96FM and iHeart Australia
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In today's The Shaw Report, an airdate for the new 4 part Tim Burton documentary, Blondie's Debbie Harry reveals the British actor she wants to play her in an upcoming movie about her life and a new Aussie poll has revealed the Top books read by Australians in the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The source material proposes a theatrical re-release for the horror film, Sinners (2024), on Halloween 2025, arguing that the film's unique blend of psychological horror, supernatural elements, and historical drama set during the Jim Crow era makes it an ideal candidate. The proposal highlights the movie's critical acclaim and strong audience recep…
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The source material offers an extensive look at the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios drama, I Play Rocky, which dramatizes the improbable true story of Sylvester Stallone's struggle to create and star in his breakout film, Rocky (1976). The article focuses heavily on the film's star, Anthony Ippolito, highlighting his uncanny resemblance to a young Stal…
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Before Disney's 1999 Tarzan won the Oscar and Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song and picked up nine Annie Awards nominations —before Phil Collins made you cry with "You'll Be in My Heart"—there was this collection of twelve breathtaking stories that capture the EXACT moments Disney animated. These twelve archetypal coming-of-age tales tell …
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Remember Disney's stunning animated masterpiece that made you fall in love with the jungle? The sweeping vistas of hidden temples, the dangerous mysteries lurking beneath ancient canopies, the epic romance between civilization and the wild? This is where those cinematic elements were born—in Edgar Rice Burroughs' dazzling tale of the lost city of O…
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Before Disney gave us the iconic father-son dynamic in their beloved animated classic, before Johnny Weissmuller's Tarzan Finds a Son! introduced audiences to the character of Boy in 1939, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the ultimate coming-of-age jungle epic that would shape every Tarzan adventure that followed. When Tarzan and Jane's pre-teen son Jack…
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Barra was in after a huge weekend at Telethon and in sport and it was a sad Perth farewell for India cricketer Virat Kohli out for a duck in Sunday's match against Australia at Optus Stadium, Oscar Piastri is struggling now in the F1's as Max Verstappen wins in Texas, In swiiming Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has clocked a short course world recor…
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The source provides a comprehensive overview of the most significant science fiction film from each decade, beginning in the 1920s with Metropolis and extending through the 2020s with Dune: Part Two. This analysis asserts that science fiction cinema serves as a crucial storytelling medium, reflecting societal concerns about technology, humanity, an…
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Lisa and Russell opened the phone and text line this morning to ask about those things your parents let you do that they really shouldn't have after Lisa found a story about a surgeon who let her 12 year old daughter drill a hole into a patient's head. Some of the things you guys got up to are mind blowing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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Lisa had the latest in entertainment news this morning in The Shaw Report including the sudden axing of the Australian version of The Office plus she revealed just how many different versions of the show there actually is, the death of a Limp Bizkit band member and AC/DC announce the band who will be opening their Perth shows in December. See omnys…
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The source provides an extensive ranking of the top ten action sequences in fantasy television, analyzing them based on their choreography, emotional weight, narrative significance, and visual spectacle. It offers detailed examinations of major battles from high-budget series like Game of Thrones (which dominates the list with three entries, includ…
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The episode provides an extensive look at the upcoming animated adaptation of the seminal 1990s Batman comic storyline, Knightfall, scheduled for release in 2026 as Batman: Knightfall Part 1. The episode emphasizes the significance of Knightfall as a complex, character-defining epic that has long been considered too sprawling for a single film, not…
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The source offers an examination of ten subtle yet profound demonstrations of power within the Star Wars universe, highlighting abilities often overshadowed by more iconic displays of strength. The episode categorizes these examples, which span films, animated series, and expanded media, to illustrate the diverse applications of force, intellect, a…
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Think you know Tarzan from Disney's 1999 animated masterpiece that won an Academy Award and grossed millions worldwide? This audiobook takes you deeper into the savage heart of the legend—the raw, primal adventure that inspired every Disney frame, every Phil Collins anthem, every vine-swinging moment you've ever loved. After Tarzan and Jane settle …
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Remember the Disney magic? The 1999 animated Tarzan became a box office phenomenon, grossing over $448 million worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song with Phil Collins' "You'll Be in My Heart". Disney's version introduced modern audiences to Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle legend, becoming many viewers' definitive interpretation of…
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Before Chris Pratt ran from raptors. Before The Lost World: Jurassic Park had T-Rexes terrorizing San Diego. Before Michael Crichton ever typed a single line—there was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 1912 masterpiece that invented the entire "humans meet dinosaurs" genre. This is the book that launched a thousand Hollywood adventures. This groundbreaking …
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The episode provides an extensive examination of the comic book history of the character Wolverine's adamantium claws, detailing how this defining feature was lost and subsequently restored within the Marvel universe. It explains that Wolverine, born James Howlett, initially only possessed bone claws, with the adamantium being bonded to his skeleto…
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The episode strongly advocates for Ralph Fiennes to be cast as the next Professor Charles Xavier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's reboot of the X-Men franchise. It begins by establishing Patrick Stewart’s definitive portrayal of Professor X as the gold standard, noting his gravitas, warmth, and nuanced handling of the character's intellectual and…
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