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Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great Star Wars film or TV episode? Despite their greatness, why do these cinematic masterpieces boil up so many differing opinions? Is it simply generational? Which is the best one? If you are curious at all about any of these hot button issues, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to Duel of the Ranks (DotR), a show where we debate takes so hot that a planet with twin suns would melt! Each week, our team will review a new piece of co ...
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Welcome to my beautiful disaster! In vino veritas! In my case, there is truth in the Tito's! They say a drunk woman's words are a sober woman's thoughts, so welcome to the inner workings of a very unique brain. Listen in and connect the dots with me! Ready, aim, laughter! Disclaimer: Not responsible for hurt feelings, temper tantrums or hysterical overreactions to podcast content.
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This week; Daniel Bryan vs. Booker T Who wins? Listen now! Remember, a new era means a new format. W…
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This week; Primo & Epico vs. The Road Warriors And More! Who wins? Listen now! Remember, a new era m…
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. This week; Royal Rumble 2025 Predictions! Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. Who wins an opportunity to headline Wrestlemania! Listen n…
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This week Jose & Jermaine discuss going to Wrestlemania 41 but those prices squash those dreams immediately! Jermaine focuses on Charlotte Flair's return and discusses the Corey Graves situation; was it a work or a shoot? Jose focuses on Penta's debut matches on Raw and discusses in depth the TNA and WWE partnership announced earlier this week! In …
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This week; Brock Lesnar vs. Batista Who wins? Listen now! Remember, a new era means a new format. We…
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This week Jose & Jermaine discuss WWE's debut on Netflix! The Smarks review, discuss, debate and argue over everything that happened during the first Monday Night Raw on Netflix. It was must see streaming. Highlights include; The Rock, Hulk Hogan's appearance, CM Punk and what's next on the road to Wrestlemania! The New Era, Season, Outlook, Logo a…
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This week; Stemming from last Friday's episode of SMARKDOWN BLVD; the results are in! The SMARK Fans…
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The Smarky Awards return...kinda. Jose and Jermaine present SMARKDOWN BLVD.'s end of year awards! Jose and Jermaine agreed with 10/11 Awards that include, Match of the Year, Female Superstar of the Year, PLE of the Year, Most Shocking Moment of the Year and Tear Jerking Moment of the Year among others. But they could not decide on one category...wh…
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This week; Alberto Del Rio vs. JBL Who wins? Listen now! Remember, a new era means a new format. Wee…
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This week Jose & Jermaine open the show discussing the Star Wars toys, films and more... Wait, this is a wrestling podcast, right? The duo begin the show discussing the fallout of WarGames! They go through the main card of this Saturday's WWE event, Saturday Night's Main Event that sees the return on Jesse 'The Body' Ventura and the classic Winged …
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly show called, 300 Seconds! This show has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This week; John Cena vs. The Undertaker Who wins? Listen now! Remember, a new era means a new format…
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This week Jose & Jermaine open the show discussing the woes of selling their wrestling action figures to fellow collectors. The duo go through The New Day's 10-year history sharing their raw and honest views on the faction just days before the The New Day's upcoming 10 Year Celebration on Monday Night Raw. And they make their picks and go through t…
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SMARKDOWN BLVD. Presents... 300 Seconds. Jose & Jermaine bring you a new bi-weekly segment called, 300 Seconds! This is the first episode that has the duo discussing a fun wrestling topic that did not make it to the regular show in under five minutes or less...300 Seconds. This show will air on the week there is no SMARKDOWN BLVD. episode. This wee…
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We are back! This is episode 117! After a 7-month hiatus Jose & Jermaine return! They manage to squeeze in a little bit of what they missed during their absence and look forward to the coming months in WWE. This is just the beginning of a New Era, Season, Outlook, Logo and Format on SMARKDOWN BLVD. Wrestling. Music. Film. Life. We are Smarks that l…
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In this month's edition of Duel of the Ranks, the crew absolutely fawns over Rebels Season 2. For Amanda and Brian, it ranks amongst the best of all Star Wars content. Brody and Christian agree it may be their favorite single season of Star Wars television. But does the animation hold it back from scoring as highly as it does in our hearts? Join us…
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Duel of the Ranks is back with a new format! With Christian returning to host, the crew discusses the entirety of Star Wars Rebels season 1. Amanda and Brian have been looking forward to discussing their favorite series of the franchise for a long time. Despite the clunky animation, the characters are relatable and enjoyable. And even as a children…
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Send us a text Kevin Savo joined me to talk about the current state of affairs in the U.S.A. Yes, we talked about Trump and the other cast of characters in the news 24/7. There are facts and there are opinions. It’s a comfortable conversation about this interesting time we find ourselves immersed in today. You will be enlightened by Kevin’s honest …
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With The Acolyte coming to a close, our hosts debate the merits and pitfalls of the show. With nuanced characters, compelling action, and rich lore, it brings a lot to the discussion table. But is that enough to redeem it from pacing issues and muddled motivations? Brian, Brody, and Amanda are here to answer that. The finale delivered on many front…
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The Duel of the Ranks crew dives into episodes 6 and 7 of The Acolyte. Amanda finds episode 6 more engaging with its darker story elements, while Brian enjoys episode 7's exploration of Sol's perspective and the Jedi's role in their own troubles. Both agree the episodes tackle the Jedi's moral failings and develop a compelling villain. Brody admire…
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Our hosts, Brian, Brandon, and Chaco, share their thoughts on the newest episode of The Acolyte: Night. Brian and Brandon are fans of the action-packed episode, praising the best choreography, music, and tension we've gotten in this season. Brian particularly likes how Sol's character is evolving, while Brandon questions whether the villain, Quimir…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Luke, Alanis, and Choco debate the latest episode of The Acolyte. While some found the cliffhanger ending to be exciting, others were critical of the clunky dialogue, rushed character progression, and short run time. Speculation and intrigue for new characters such as Mae, Jecki, and Bassil are…
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Reviews for episode 3 of "The Acolyte" are all over the map. Brody finds the episode the weakest of all Star Wars content with a predictable plot, uninteresting characters, and being too focused on lore for die-hard fans. Luke and Choco offer a more positive take, enjoying the new information about the Force and the portrayal of the fallible Jedi. …
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Amanda, and Luke review the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". While all enjoy the world building and additions to the lore, disagreement ensues on the overall "television" quality of the show. Brody enjoys the characters and action sequences but found the story predicta…
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Alanis, Amanda, Brian, and Brody delve into speculative territory of the upcoming Star Wars series "The Acolyte." We expect the show to feature iconic characters like Yoda and potentially Darth Plagueis, while also venturing into uncharted territory with new Force abilities and shadowy Force cu…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Brody, Brian, Luke, and Alanis rank every lightsaber duel from the Star Wars TV shows. From Din Djarin facing down Moff Gideon to Maul and Obi Wan's final confrontation, we analyze the music, stakes, and choreography to determine which is truly the greatest. Join us as we debate the merits of u…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Amanda, Brian, Luke, and Darth Choco rank every lightsaber duel from the nine Skywalker Saga films. From Obi Wan and Vader's confrontation on the Death Star to Rey and Kylo Ren battling through the force, we analyze the music, stakes, and choreography to determine which is truly the greatest. J…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Amanda, Alanis, Luke, and Darth Choco analyze the best and weakest parts of "Tales of the Empire". The animation is praised, along with its focus on lesser-known corners of the Star Wars universe like the Nightsisters and the mountain clan. The exploration of Barriss Offee's story is also consi…
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brian, Amanda, Luke and Alanis tackle the finale of The Bad Batch. Some found enjoyment in the action and closure for the Bad Batch crew, while others felt the episode lacked weight in the grand Star Wars narrative. The discussion dives into unanswered questions about Cody and Ventress, the underutilized…
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Darth Choco, Luke, and Alanis debate the merits and pitfalls of The Bad Batch season 3, episode 14, titled "Flash Strike." The crew expresses both disappointment and cautious optimism. While some find the episode underwhelming, others see potential for the season finale. Echo reuniting with other …
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Send us a text Morgan Wallen is full of surprises. Is it a bird, is it a plane, nope, it’s a CHAIR! His antics have given TMZ a ‘round here buzz’. Maybe he will get off with a ‘warning’ and keep on ‘living the dream’. My guess is that he will call it ‘quittin’ time’ on the bad behavior. He did say, ‘blame it on me’ — maybe he will stop all this ‘no…
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On this episode Jose & Jermaine discuss a laundry list of things in under 20 minutes! The pair discuss the FTC's ruling on non-compete clauses, Jermaine says that Becky Lynch is overrated, Jose says do not Hinder Jinder and they discuss certain key points of AEW's Dynasty. In addition to this, they give their thoughts on the upcoming WWE Draft that…
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This episode of Duel of the Ranks delves into the latest episode of The Bad Batch Season 3, Episode 13: "Into the Breach." Amanda, Brian, Brody, and Luke explore everything from character development to narrative pacing, and express mixed sentiments about the direction of the show. The conversation oscillates between anticipation for the finale and…
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In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Brian and Amanda dive deep into The Bad Batch Season 3, Episode 12: "Juggernaut." The hosts are joined by returning guests Luke, Alanis and Darth Choco, adding dynamic perspectives to the conversation. Our guests express disappointment in the episode's perceived lack of progression and missed oppo…
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Brian and Amanda debate the merits of episodes 8 and 9 of The Bad Batch season 3. An important discussion on what constitutes “filler” helps rationalize “Bad Territory” and helps us appreciate the details of the episode, such as the atmosphere and character design, while acknowledging the roundabout plot development. As major Asajj Ventress fans, "…
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On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, we discuss episodes 6 and 7 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3. Brian, Amanda, and Brody share their initial thoughts on the episodes, dissecting references, animation style, returning characters, plot developments, and action sequences. They also analyze how these episodes fit into the larger Star War…
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Hosts Brody and Brody discuss the fifth episode of season 3 of "The Bad Batch" titled "The Return." Is it filler, or does the situation advance the characters forward in a meaningful way? With Omega and Crosshair back in the batch, the conflict revolves around unresolved tension between Hunter and his "prodigal brother." Brody argues that "The Bad …
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Brian and Amanda discuss episodes 10 and 11 of The Bad Batch Season 3. Join us as we debate ranks and hot takes from "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return." To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https…
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On this episode Jose & Jermaine discuss jabroni's talkin' smack across the wrestling world! Will Osprey, Ronda Rousey & You, the keyboard warriors attacking Sheamus are the suspects. And guess what, you're all guilty! In addition to this, the pair of Smarks begin to speculate if we will see a Bloodline Civil War in the next coming months?? Is Jacob…
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Brian, Amanda, and Brody dive into the fourth episode of season 3 of "The Bad Batch," titled "A Different Approach." The episode follows Omega and Crosshair as they escape a base but crash on a perilous planet. Forced to work together, they navigate the dangers and bicker over tactics while trying to find a way off-world. The episode eventually reu…
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On this episode Jose & Jermaine discuss the fallout after Wrestlemania XL. Congratulations Cody Rhodes. He finished his story! In addition to this, they discuss the CCTV footage that was shown from All In: London. It features a WWE wrestler beating the shit out of a AEW guy. Listen now to the 114th episode of The Boulevard! For more information and…
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Send us a text Rapper 50 Cent thinks Trump is going to be President, Fani Willis keeps throwing the race card, Nathan Wade is dodging child support and medical bills, and senile Joe Biden isn’t doing national interviews for the balance of the year. It’s just another day in America folks! Produced By: Fadi Gattoussi BBOS Website: Author, Dawn Burts …
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Brian and Amanda discuss their initial reactions to the season 3 premiere of The Bad Batch. They analyze how the first three episodes set the stage for the final season, focusing on Omega being experimented on at Mount Tantiss, Wrecker and Hunter finding young clones struggling to survive, and the escape attempt with Crosshair while Emperor Palpati…
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Brian, Amanda and Brody tackle the three-part arc concluding The Clone Wars season 2 finale. Amanda throws shade on the animation and acting, but finds herself drawn to Aurra Sing's portrayal and her connection to Hondo Ohnaka. Brody, on the other hand, is a Boba Fett champion, praising the character's development and the flicker of hope extinguish…
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Brian, Amanda, and Brody delve into a two-part Clone Wars arc centered around the colossal Zillo Beast. This monstrous creature is unearthed by a new Republic weapon, sparking a debate about its fate. The ethical dilemma takes center stage as the giant escapes and wreaks havoc on Coruscant. The discussion goes beyond the monster-on-a-rampage trope,…
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On this episode Jose calls Jermaine to catch up and discuss the current state of WWE & beyond. In addition to this, they discuss Wrestlemania XL that takes place this weekend! Listen now to the 113th episode of The Boulevard! For more information and to keep the conversation going follow us on instagram: @smarkdownblvd PS. It's always good to be ba…
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Brian and Amanda delve into two enthralling episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, season two. "Cat and Mouse" sparks their interest with its thematic parallels to The Last Jedi. The episode introduces the formidable villain Admiral Trench and marks the true chronological beginning of the season. "Bounty Hunters" takes a different turn, channeling …
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Send us a text Mitch Aguiar is a business owner, MMA fighter, philanthropist, Navy Seal Veteran, farmer, and an all around great guy. Two and a half years have passed since I first had Mitch on the show — and a lot has changed. He’s grown his business, bought a great piece of real estate, added a pet pig to his animals, and is helping more police o…
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Send us a text The sheer mendacity of Judge McAfee (read McFly)! I smell an odor of LYING! Fulton County retains its status as the most corrupt county in Georgia. Fanny quickly sacrificed Wade for her own advancement. It ain’t over! Fanny is going to find herself up the proverbial tributary without a means of translocation soon enough. Get ready fo…
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Send us a text The pot meets the kettle in this episode about Mistress Willis. Fani’s black privilege seems to have no boundaries. She really has a disdain for equal treatment under the law — especially when it is applied to her and her married boyfriend. Fani and Wade perjured themselves under oath, spent taxpayer dollars on their affair, and trie…
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Send us a text Kevin Savo joins me as the first guest on Season 4 of BBOS. I found myself swept up in his professional accomplishments — filmmaker, writer, producer, director, actor, rapper, podcaster extraordinaire, storyteller, and the list goes on! His take on family, relationships, and how society views men and women is on point! He kept me on …
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