Best Wandering Bears Podcasts (2025)

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This Week's Pantheon of Alleged Industry Rapists... 1:18:47

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3d ago1:18:47

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Joe Escalante's weekly lambasting of the business end of showbiz. This week: after a brief look at the Box Office and the amazing new Pee-Wee Herman documentary on HBO, the show gets overwhelmed by Celebs Behaving Badly... There's a theme this week: Alleged industry rapists (and not one mention of professor emeritus of alleged non-consensual debauc…

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Chronicles of a Wandering Saint 38:23

8d ago38:23

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Joe Escalante's weekly fingering the pulse of the business end of showbiz, live and direct from Boston (hence the audio quality)!!! This week: two Box Offices splashes in what may be the biggest Memorial Day for the theater industry. Thank you Mission Impossible and Lilo & Stitch! You've given Joe hope for the movie theater industry! Also, the late…

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Towards a Philosophy of Wilderness 50:39

13d ago50:39

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Welcome Back to Wayward Stories! This week we finally find ourself at the oft-mentioned episode “that was coming eventually”. For our 100th episode and belated 4 year anniversary, it seems fitting to look back at how far we’ve come and where we’re heading next! Listen in now to hear all about it! If you’d like to get in touch with me, just shoot an…

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Has Nathan Felder Been Wasting Your Time? 1:14:52

17d ago1:14:52

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Joe Escalante's weekly cannonball into the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest numbers from the box office, and ways to get more people into the theaters. Also, HBO finally realizes that they are actually bigger than Cinemax, Diddy and Harvey Weinstein make their weekly appearance on "Celebs Behaving Badly," and Joe is joined by Rob Wall…

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The Revenge of Chiang Kai-Peck 56:37

1M ago56:37

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Joe Escalante's weekly 2-hour tour into the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the Box Office (Thunderbolts* is killing it, Sinners and Minecraft are still pulling in numbers). Also, Jon Voight has a plan to revive Hollywood, after production companies havce begun shipping filmmaking overseas. Joe discusses the latest legal issues …

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Kneecap Gets Kneecapped 1:15:58

1M ago1:15:58

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Joe Escalante's weekly trip into the business end of showbiz. This week... Joe talks about the controversial Kneecap performance at Coachella, and defending the band amid the backlash against the political statement they made on stage during their performance. Also, the latest numbers from the Box Office (Sinners takes the top spot over... Star War…

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Happy Easter! Live from Red Rocks! 37:55

1M ago37:55

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Joe Escalante's weekly journey through the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe is snowed in in Denver after a freak snow storm, but nothing will prevent him from delivering the latest news from Hollywood. Joe was at Coachella last week, and, to Joe's disappointment, it was nothing like the Fyre Festival...Also, The Sinners are #1 at the Box Off…

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Exploring Where the Red Fern Grows 46:23

2M ago46:23

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This week we explore northeastern Oklahoma’s “green country”…the Ozark foothills where Wilson Rawl’s classic work is set. Science folks might try to convince you there’s no such thing as a red fern in the American interior highlands, but we natives know better than that… Join us tonight as we recount my daughter and I’s adventure introducing her to…

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The Final Switch 1 Direct, and the First Switch 2 direct! 1:19:54

2M ago1:19:54

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Ordo and Cardwiz give their thoughts on Nintendo's more recent Nintendo direct and the first Switch 2 Direct! BlueSky: @cardwiz, @planordo, @emblemsupports Twitter: @emblemsupports Twitch: Twitch.tv/cardwiz, Twitch.tv/planordo

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Live from Coachella 2025!!! 37:47

2M ago37:47

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Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the shark infested waters of the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe is live from Coachella (check out the Yo Gabba Gabba tent!)!!! Joe marvels at Weezer's bass player's fortitude after playing Coachella right after his wife had been shot by police in following a hit-and-run incident. Joe also reviews the latest …

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Paddington Bear and the Peruvian Marching Powder 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the business end of showbiz. This week: Celebs Behaving Badly, featuring Paul Rodriguez and Kim Delaney (NYPD Blue). Also, the latest numbers from the Box Office: Snow White may not be as woke as conservatives seem to think, but that's not stopping them from tanking the film. SNL's Colin Jost takes aim at Joe's morta…

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Chapter 48: Analyzing the Problems of Fire Emblem in Super Smash Brothers 1:25:34

2M ago1:25:34

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Today Ordo and Cardwiz look at the various issues around the Fire Emblem series within Super Smash Brothers, and which character's add and replace~ Twitter: @emblemsupports Blue Sky: @planordo, @cardwiz, @emblemsupports Twitch: https:twitch.tv/cardwiz, https://twitch.tv/planordo

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Snow White and the 47 Ronin 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Joe Escalante's weekly visit with the business end of showbiz. This week: Snow White is too woke... OR IS IT???? Can it be that the anti-woke hype-train ran over a perfectly fine Disney movie, or are people just too tired of the live-actioning of classic animated films? Also, Joe is buying a Disney home, and gives you the details on how you can sec…

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The Hackman Connection 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

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Joe Escalante's weekly plunge into the business end of showbiz. This week: studios are looking to create more immersive experiences focused on their more popular shows and movies. They've done this before with shows like Stranger Things, so expect more of the same. Also, the latest from the box office (Novocaine hits #1), and the legal ripple effec…

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Only Joe's Sister Likes Emilia Pérez 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Joe Escalante's weekly graceful swan dive into the business end of showbiz. This week: We're a week away from the Oscars, which can only mean one thing... the SAG Awards!!! Joe ranks the nominees for Best Picture in order of preference. He really didn't like Emilia Perez... speaking of which... Karla Sofía Gascón is not showing up to the SAG Awards…

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Chapter 47: Predictions 2025 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

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Ordo and Cardwiz follow up with this years predictions as well as looking at last years! Supports: Marcus/Eliwood, Marcus/Roy Twitter: @emblemsupports Blue Sky: @planordo, @cardwiz, @emblemsupports Twitch: https:twitch.tv/cardwiz, https://twitch.tv/planordo

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Our Top Ten Movies of 2024 38:30

4M ago38:30

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Joe Escalante's weekly plunge into the business end of showbiz. This week: in anticipation of the upcoming Academy Awards, Joe and the crew go over their individual favorite movies of 2024. Joe has been ranting and raving about Wild Robot since he saw it, so obviously, that's his pick for #1... Producer Nikki is all about The Substance. Engineer Sa…

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The Brutalest Oscar Ever 1:16:20

4M ago1:16:20

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Joe Escalante's weekly exploration into the business end of showbiz. This week: The Grammy's are tonight, and Joe hates them. Maybe it has something to do with there being no category for Best Punk Album. Then again, maybe Joe is too punk for your stupid music award show. Fun fact: did you know that there are 94 categories that get Grammy awards...…

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Chapter 46: The Bear of Varley 1:03:46

4M ago1:03:46

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With Choose Your Legends 9 incoming, Ordo and Cardwiz discuss the winner of the previous CYL, Bernadetta Von Varley! Supports: Bernadetta/Dorothea, Bernadetta/Yuri Twitter: @emblemsupports Blue Sky: @planordo, @cardwiz, @emblemsupports Twitch: https:twitch.tv/cardwiz, https://twitch.tv/planordo

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Kneecap SNUBBED!!! 40:16

4M ago40:16

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Joe Escalante's weekly spelunk into the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe, Nikki, and Sam talk about the impact of the wildfires on the communities hit hardest, talking about how many people are not planning on returning, and the trauma that comes with rebuilding. On a lighter note, we take a look at the latest box office numbers, and talk ab…

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Better Man, Secret Chimp 37:31

5M ago37:31

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Joe Escalante's weekly sojourn into the oily depths of the business end of showbiz. This week: TikTok got banned (thanks, Congress!) and then unbanned (thanks, Trump!). Also, a bunch of TV political hacks are getting positions in Trump's White House. Not like it hasn't happened with other politicians on both sides of the aisle... And, the latest nu…

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Letterboxd party! 38:27

5M ago38:27

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Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week: saluting our first responders during the tragic fires that are currently burning throughout Los Angeles. Joe talks about the impact the fires have had on the business end of Hollywood. It's hard to ask an actor to work on a project when their house just burned down. Also, Joe …

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Colorado Dreamin’… 1:17:04

5M ago1:17:04

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…on such a winter’s daaaaayyyy…. Welcome Back to Wayward Stories! This week we recap my holiday adventures and take a quick trip to a Christmas-light-bedazzled theme park with my daughter as well as a 3-day adventure to southeastern Colorado. There will be gold fields, backcountry byways, people hanging 1,000 above the bottom of a gorge by a single…

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Golden Globe Preview 36:29

5M ago36:29

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Joe Escalante's weekly dive into Hollywood's backside (business end of showbiz). This week: a look at the Golden Globes and the politics of award shows. Joe explains the reasons why no one wanted to see an anti-Trump movie (there are millions). Also, the latest from the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni issues... it's a mess. At least the movie is finish…

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80: One Call 11:13

5M ago11:13

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If you could make One Call, to whom would it be? Support the showBy R. E. Rule (Writer) & Frank Nawrot (Composer/Audio Engineer)

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A Holiday Message from Wayward Stories 6:07

5M ago6:07

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I hope you all have a great holiday season!By Justin Minor

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It Ends with Litigation 1:20:05

5M ago1:20:05

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Joe Escalante's weekly dip into the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the Kendrick Lamar/Drake lawsuit. Don't know why people call it that, when Drake is suing everyone except Kendrick Lamar... Also, the latest from the box office, and how things got so bad on the set of a Blake Lively's film that they had to call together a crisi…

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Exploring the Santa Fe Trail - Raiders, Traders, and Chili Cheese Taters 1:18:51

6M ago1:18:51

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Welcome Back to Wayward Stories! This week we explore the famous Santa Fe trail through Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Outlaw hideouts in the Oklahoma panhandle, trading posts on the trail, abandoned mining camps, infamous cemeteries, and my new favorite food (until I find the next one) are all on tap, and the American Wild West will be won…or a…

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Joey, Do You Like Movies About Gladiators? 52:03

6M ago52:03

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Joe Escalante's weekly cruise through the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest box office numbers (Moana 2 is #1), Joe's favorite places to golf in SoCal, and is the film industry going anti-woke??? Also, the latest from the George Stephanopolis/ Donald Trump defamation suit. Trump wins, again!…

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Tropic Thunder is Funny Again. Thanks Trump!! 41:15

6M ago41:15

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Joe Escalante's weekly drive-thru the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest box office numbers. Moana 2 is out, and Joe tells you about the best way to see it... Movies in D-Box theaters turn mediocre movies into memorable experiences. Joe really enjoyed it at the Cinemark Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. Also, Joe watched Tropic Thunder, …

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Exploring the Wild, Wild West - Coffeyville, Kansas 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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Welcome Back to Wayward Stories! This week we explore some locations associated with what we would know today as “the Wild West”, or perhaps the very early American Frontier during the days of westward expansion. There will be shootouts, there will be soldiers, there will be forts, and there WILL. BE. FRIED. CHICKEN! Listen in now to hear all about…

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Confessions of a Tijuana Fight Fixer 39:16

6M ago39:16

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Joe Escalante's weekly fight against the business end of showbiz. This week: Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul was a legal fiasco, but at least we got to see Mike Tyson's butt! Also, we learn about Joe's personal experience with the fight game, as a manager for a Tijuana fighter who took a dive. Also, Wicked is ruling the box office. It's pretty good, just b…

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Disneyland Fall 2024 Report w/ Brady McDonald 27:47

7M ago27:47

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Joe Escalante's weekly plunge into the business end of showbiz. This week: Brady MacDonald joins Joe to discuss the latest festivities from Disneyland, incuding comparing Disney Japan to our own Disneyland (aside from the $68 ticket price in Japan)... Zipedeedodah is still played out there, in case you were curious... Also, does Disneyland's new pr…

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Wayward Spookums 1:20:42

7M ago1:20:42

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Weeeeeellllllll…hi guys! It’s been a minute or two…months. I’m still alive, spooky season is here…so let’s hang out for an hour and a half and tell some creepy stories! Remember, ghosts are going to stalk you no matter where you are, so you might as well get off your tail and go out and look for some that have never haunted your dreams…just to keep…

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It's Raining Menendez! 29:57

8M ago29:57

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Joe Escalante's weekly exploration inside the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe reminisces about the days of his youthful innocence, running around Disneyland.. Be like Joe... Don't do drugs at Disneyland. Also, the latest numbers from the Box Office (Wild Robot is still running wild), Joe's obsession with the Netflix series about the Menedez…

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If You Know a Better Film than Wild Robot, Let Me Know 23:34

8M ago23:34

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Joe Escalante's weekly plunge into the depths of the business end of showbiz... This week, in a podcast-exclusive episode, Joe talks about how to get banned from radio-play in Vegas. Also, celebs not named Diddy behaving badly, and celebs named Diddy behaving badly. Also, Joe discusses the glory that is seeing "Blazing Saddles" at the Cinemark Bell…

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CHapter 45: Nintendo Life's Soapbox Article 1:17:10

8M ago1:17:10

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Today Ordo and Cardwiz take a look at an article by Nintendo Life's Tim Rattray to see what he thinks the future of Fire Emblem could be... Nintendo Life Article: https://www.nintendolife.com/features/soapbox-fire-emblemrs-future-may-not-be-in-turn-based-combat Supports: Hilda/Cyril, Pandero/Veyle Twitch: twitch.tv/cardwiz, twitch.tv/planordo Twitt…

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Documentarian Michael Fowlkes and The History of Sportfishing 28:21

8M ago28:21

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This week, on a podcast exclusive episode of Live from Hollywood, Joe Escalante interviews Michael Fowlkes, the writer/producer/director of the 12-part documentary series, "The History of Sportfishing." They discuss how the project went from a small, "Endless Summer" style documentary, to an extensive, spiritually driven 12 episode saga. For more i…

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Adria Arjona from Blink Twice!! 38:09

9M ago38:09

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Joe Escalante's weekly exploration into the dark caverns of the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe talks about Anna Delvey's inclusion on the next season of Dancing with the Stars... I mean, why not have a fake german heiress who went to prison for four years one the show? Who cares about the special accomodations made to allow for her travel …

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Fantasmic-SuperSacrilicious-Expialidocious 42:38

9M ago42:38

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Joe Escalante's weekly jaunt into the business end of showbiz. This week: the latest from the civil brawl between Disneyland, Disney+ and wrongful death lawsuits. There was also an actual brawl in the VIP section at Fantasmic. Personally, I'd also pay extra to fight strangers inside the Happiest Place on Earth. Also, Joe takes issue with the one gu…

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Baby Bear’s Birthday Bash - Poverty Point & Vicksburg 1:14:29

10M ago1:14:29

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Welcome Back to Wayward Stories! It is my daughter’s birthday month. So this week’s show is going to line out her birthday gift.… a big 3 Day Weekend road trip! Of all the options she was given to choose from she chose the absolute nerdiest, much to my delight. Check out tonight’s show to hear all about Poverty Point, Louisiana, Vicksburg, Mississi…

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Disney+ Makes Death Even Worse 38:58

10M ago38:58

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Joe Escalante's weekly march through the business end of showbiz. This week... Joe talks about why you shouldn't die at a Disney park while subscribed to Disney+. Also, in a special episode of celebs behaving badly, Hollywood mogul Casey Wasserman is exposed as a philandering narcissist... just like ever other Hollywood mogul. And the sad case of t…

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Wait... There's Olympic Breakdancing?!?! 38:05

10M ago38:05

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Joe Escalante's weekly dive in to the business end of showbiz. This week: Youtubers are suing OpenAI (makers of Chat GPT) for skimming their videos, not for the content users have produced, but to identify and recreate speech patterns so that AI can learn how to destroy us even faster! Also, Joe interviews the cast and crew from the film "Kneecap."…

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The Kneecap Interview!! 37:06

10M ago37:06

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Joe Escalante's weekly sojourn into the vile den of the business end of showbiz. This week: Joe interviews the director and stars of Joe's new Oscar favorite, "Kneecap." Also, the latest from the box office... Deadpool is number 1, and Disney is having to get creative with how they promote an R-rated film to kids at their theme parks. And more cele…

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The Changing Climate of Movie Messages 38:01

10M ago38:01

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Joe Escalante's weekly plunge into the deadly waters of the business end of showbiz. This week... the latest from the box office (Deadpool/Wolverine is living up to the "biggest blockbuster of the Summer hype). Also, Joe is enamored with "Twisters," especially after it pissed off climate change activists. It speaks to a bigger problem Joe has with …

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Fly Me to Another Movie 36:08

11M ago36:08

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Joe Escalante's weekly visit to the business end of showbiz... This week: Joe's back in town!! He's still jet lagged from jet-setting across the world, but he's back to talk about Tenacious D's apology for unfortunate comments made at Kyle Gass' birthday show in Australia (too soon, maybe?). Also, the latest from the box office... Joe really did no…

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True Hidden Gems - Ouachita Mountains 1:07:57

11M ago1:07:57

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Welcome Back to Wayward Stories! It’s been a long six week hiatus, but we’re back! Life has been crazy and I’ve been running like a maniac trying to keep things on track, but excuses aside it’s time for a new episode. This week we’re going to talk about some truly hidden gems…since modern travel writers don’t seem to know what the term “hidden” act…

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Long Legs got Kneecapped 41:50

11M ago41:50

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Joe Escalante's weekly dive into the business end of showbiz. This week... Joe's still in Spain... So Engineer Sam and Producer Nikki take over, talking about the latest Hollywood legal news involving the Beastie Boys suing Chili's over the use of Sabotage, Fox sues Moe's Tavern over Simpsons merchandice, and the Alec Baldwin "Rust" case gets dismi…

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Live from Pamplona! 41:33

11M ago41:33

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Joe Escalante's weekly plunge into the business end of showbiz... This week: Joe is in the beautiful city of Pamplona, Spain for the Running of the Bulls. I'm sure he's avoiding more bulls*@% over there than he endures in Hollywood. So, Producer Sam and Associate Producer Nikki take over the show and talk about the latest from the box office, and t…

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We Reflect on the Direct 1:05:32

11M ago1:05:32

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Although a little bit late, Ordo and Cardwiz reflect on Nintendo's summer Direct presentation. Twitch: twitch.tv/cardwiz, twitch.tv/planordo Twitter: @planordo, @kdcorley, @emblemsupports