Best Chris Logan and Andrew Williams Podcasts (2025)

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A Little Science 24:07

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We're gonna get REAL SMALL as we dive into some science and then we're goin back to Blue Island Beer Co. for a fan requested reprise of Good Vibrations for Everyday People with THE Bill Larkin (yeah I know we just did it but you asked and when you ask I DO IT!) THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/28/25 at Chicago's …

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Kraven The Hunter 1:21:32

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Sony's Spider-Man-less experiment came to an end with the release of Kraven The Hunter. The movie had bad buzz well before its release, and the box office reflected this. But this week we take a second look to find what the movie does well. If anything. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify …

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Multiplicity 1:48:16

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Multiplicity is a comedy that stars not one, not two, not three, but FOUR Michael Keatons and it somehow flopped at the box office. This week we revisit this sci-fi comedy to find everything it does well, including some truly stunning visual effects. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Joi…

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Bri and Sly feat. Bill Larkin 22:44

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The following is a musicuology for Brian Wilson and Sly Stone featuring the great Bill Larkin on piano. "Good Vibrations for Everyday People" a medley by Bill Larkin and Josh Zagoren featuring: "Everyday People" Sly Stone 1968 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" Brian Wilson, Tony Asher and Mike Love 1966 "California Girls" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1965 "Hot F…

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The 6th Day 1:59:27

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Towards the end of Arnold Schwarzenegger's movie star era, he gave the sci-fi genre another go with a movie about clones. Despite Arnold in two roles, The 6th Day underperformed at the box office and didn't receive glowing reviews from critics. This week we're revisiting this very 2000 film to find what it got right. The Write Note Exploring the cr…

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Standing-Only Summer 31:08

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In which I discuss the Skyrider 2.0 airline seating being the ultimate expression of your avian envy, humans. But y'all got things I want too. GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at CLASS! 05/29/25 at The Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) Co…

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The Island 1:36:47

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After making hit action movies like Armageddon and Bad Boys, Michael Bay directed a high concept sci-fi film about clones. Audiences and critics were not impressed at the time, but this week we take a second look at this movie's futuristic world of 2019 and find everything it got right! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact o…

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Breezy and Cheesy 21:00

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I run down Cooper's Hill for the annual Double Gloucester Cheese Rolling and Wake cuz that's how good cheese is! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/31/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101…

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Gemini Man 1:55:40

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After a decades long production history, Gemini Man finally hit theaters in late 2019. Despite starring one of the most popular movie stars in the world in two leading roles, the movie failed to impress critics at the time. This week we revisit Ang Lee's action epic to find what this movie got right after all... The Write Note Exploring the craft o…

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Anchor Steamed at Blue Island Beer Co. 20:25

1M ago20:25

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In the thrilling conclusion from last episode, I survive and spin a report from back in March when Bill Larkin and me were LIVE at Blue Island Beer Co which we're doin again June 22nd so get tix now! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Blue Island Beer Co. 03/28/25 courtesy of Blue Island and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Ap…

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The Tale of Leeroy Jenkins 21:25

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In which we go all in on the legend and I end on a cliffhanger! ADDENDUM: The line actually is "Alright, time's up. Let's do this." I was lost in the sauce. GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/17/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and …

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 1:56:23

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We're wrapping up fake band month with the rise and fall of Conner4Real. Despite a warm reception from critics, Popstar was a bomb at the box office. This week we revisit the music mockumentary to find everything it does well. Doink de doink! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Be…

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The Rocker 1:28:59

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As The Office was becoming the biggest comedy on TV, one of its stars was given the lead role in a comedy about an aging rock star. Unfortunately, the movie did not prove to be as successful as the TV show, but this week we are taking a second look at the Rainn Wilson vehicle to find what it got right! The movie features an undeniable cast, includi…

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Everybody Popes 52:19

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In which I do my best to honor that the pope is from Chicago but all the jokes have been taken and we get the straight poop on dooks from the doc! If you have anything you'd like Josh the Hand and the Doc to cover on the next MEDICINAL, hit me up at [email protected] (just for funs, this is not advice) GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE…

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Rock Star 1:46:59

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From rapper to actor, and finally in 2001 to Rock Star. Mark Wahlberg has done it all, but this outing did little to impress critics at the time. Today we look back and this Judas Priest inspired tale to find everything it got right. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the…

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Star Wars is Medicinal 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

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In which it was the day beforeth May the 4th and I had to talk about fonts! I did my best to not talk about Star Wars but failed miserably and then we start a new segment that's very good for you so stay with us. If you have anything you'd like Josh the Hand and the Doc to cover on the next MEDICINAL, hit me up at [email protected] (just for fu…

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Airheads 1:34:43

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Before they were movie stars, Brendan Fraser and Adam Sandler were in a band with Steve Buscemi. Critics were particularly harsh to Airheads, and audiences failed to show up in the theaters. But this week we take a second look at The Lone Rangers to find what really rocks in this movie. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact o…

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The Full Load 32:45

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This one's all about SPORTS! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 04/26/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and at CLASS! 04/30/25 at Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM) Come find me in all your favorite plac…

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The Wicker Man (2006) 1:41:50

2M ago1:41:50

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We're ending Nic Cage month with a horror remake that failed to impress critics, but gave audiences plenty of material for internet memes. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Ema…

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Human Headlines 32:03

2M ago32:03

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HOT MONDAY BONUS EPISODE? Kick that case of the munnndays in the face with me as I give you a triple dose of me from now and then, past and present, here and there and sometimes Y. First off, two minutes of me live at 20x2 Chicago where my assignment was "What is the Mission?" (SPOILERS for The Mission) and then I get straight to the news. There's …

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Dire Science 30:04

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In which I pull a classic and some hard science but is it as dire as they say?! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 04/12/25 and 01/26/19 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM) Come find me i…

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Sinners - Best of the Best 2:14:41

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Ryan Coogler's prohibition era vampire gangster film is burning up the box office, and we want to celebrate everything this movie does well. Turns out, it's a lot. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepub…

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Renfield 1:58:54

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We return to Nic Cage month and Nic Cage returns as a vampire! This time he's playing the father of all blood suckers, and we're diving in to find everything this box office flop does well! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb…

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Vampire's Kiss 1:44:25

3M ago1:44:25

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It's the obscure 80's Nicolas Cage comedy that spawned a thousand memes! We revisit this wacky dark comedy to find everything it does well, like possibly inspiring American Psycho. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: h…

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Wellesness Check 33:02

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In which we returned from C2E2 happy and content but without a lot of content for the week so I pull some Chad Classics from the shelf from 2017. GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/18/17 and 04/01/17 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse an…

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National Treasure 1:48:42

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Disney's family friendly American history version of The Da Vinci Code was a hit at the box office, but received underwhelming reviews from critics. This week we take a second look at this Nic Cage caper flick to discover everything worth celebrating. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Jo…

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Tales of Great Booty 29:45

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In which I bring you some pirate tales of treasure, municipal elections and lots of booty! First a follow-up to my pitch to unite the 46th and 48th ward in Chicago (This is the original, get into it) and then we pull a Chad Classic from the ol vinyl wall from 2019 when we went treasure diving! Hehe... booty. GET TO CLASS AT C2E2 BUY SOME STUFF And …

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Con Air 2:15:47

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We're kicking off a whole month of Nic Cage with a movie from his action star era. While this may not be the most over the top Cage performance, the movie itself is one of the more bonkers films he has been a part of. We're revisiting what is perhaps the most pre 9/11 movie of all time to find what it does well. The Write Note Exploring the craft o…

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Business Beards with Luke Dimyan 1:21:52

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In which Spring has sprung and it's gettin inappropriate so we're gonna get into it about Bradford pear trees and it's gonna get musty. Then, on a very special episode of Out of Character with Josh Zagoren, my roommate reveals his secret double life as he interviews the immaculate Luke Dimyan from The Chosen. GET TO CLASS AT C2E2 WATCH LUKE IN THE …

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Battlefield Earth - 200th Episode Extravaganza! 2:37:56

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It's one of the most notorious box office bombs of all time, and for our 200th episode we're scouring this film for signs of life. Plus, Bob Buel returns for BotR Trivia! Listen to Bob Buel's podcast 99 Questions The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https:…

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Good Cardboard with Andrew Marchetti 1:30:32

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In which I go all in on Southwest airlines dropping the freebags whilst surviving a contact drunk cuz it was St Paddy's Day in Chicago and then my roommate kicks off the newest segment OUT OF CHARACTER and he interviews the great and sweet-smelling Andrew Marchetti (Puppeteer/Puppet Maker/Producer). Go see Andrew Marchetti in anything by Dead Recko…

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Hot Rod 1:33:15

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This Andy Samberg vehicle may have crashed harder at the box office than a moped stunt gone wrong, but the movie managed to find its audience on home video. Today we take a second look to find out why. Cool beans! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https…

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St Paddy's Monopoly 30:59

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It's THAT time of the year again, humans: The river is green and so am I! I talk about Monopoly and then pull a classic from the St Paddy's Days of Yore. The Before Times. The Old Days. Back in good ol 2017. GET TO CLASS! COME TO BLUE ISLAND! And BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/08/25 and 03/18/17 at Chicago's Historic Green Mil…

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Tommy Boy 1:36:40

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Critics weren't too kind to the Chris Farley vehicle at the time, but this week we're taking a second look at the comedy cult classic Tommy Boy and discussing everything we love! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: htt…

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Whiskers and Nips 34:20

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It's SMARCH and our 40th Birdcast since joining up with Q101 so pop some champers and come on a journey with me all about my jealousy of your human parts. Are you nervous? Does it feel weird? Good! Know your privilege. GET TO CLASS! And BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/01/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and t…

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Billy Madison 1:19:43

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SNL-ish month begins with the Adam Sandler movie that established what to expect from an Adam Sandler movie. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: [email protected]…

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Mummy Dearest with Me! 33:17

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It's February and that means we're stayin in, grabbin sips and flippin through the ol vinyl collection of ME! To close out the month, here's the Chad Classic Finale and it's allll about MUMMIES! GET TO CLASS! And BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 02/22/25 and then from back in the day 07/21/18 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cockta…

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Anaconda 1:29:13

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BIG ANIMAL MONTH concludes with one of the most infamous movies in the genre. This special effects heavy jungle adventure film was praised by Roger Ebert, but not many others at the time of its release. This week we revisit Anaconda to find everything it does well! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen …

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Science-a-gogo-a-geddon with Me 33:08

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It's February and that means we're stayin in, grabbin sips and flippin through the ol vinyl collection of ME! This week I went all-in on my favorite thing you humans have ever done (besides mozzerella sticks and Tubi): SCIENCE! Not one but two reports of my hypin up the greatest of disciplines, one from this week about Asteroid 2024 YR4 (you're not…

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Congo 1:52:21

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Can you believe the 90's film about a talking gorilla that leads a team to a lost city to fight a group of ugly gorillas with lasers didn't receive much critical acclaim? The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www…

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Superbowling and Malört 35:39

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Yup it's cold, it's snowing and I'm going through some old memories from the vault. This week I bring you my history of Malört from last CLASS! live from the Lincoln Lodge and then I pull a post-Superbowl (GO BIRDS!) Chad Classic from February 2018! GET TO CLASS! And BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at the Lincoln Lodge 01/16/25 and then from the Paper…

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Lake Placid 1:34:20

5M ago1:34:20

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Not to be outdone by the sharks in Deep Blue Sea, crocodiles got their own creature feature that summer with Lake Placid. It's an all star cast and a bizarre story, and we're biting down on everything we loved. The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://…

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Bubbles in the Deep 31:45

5M ago31:45

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In which I go out to SEA!!! Join me, lads, to the open waters whereabouts the rumblings be dark and beefy and the lungfish grow to a ripe old age. I talk pings and nuclear threats and then pop on a five year old (almost to the DAY) Chad Classic from the vault, perfect for any voyage. GET TO CLASS! And BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete …

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Deep Blue Sea 1:29:22

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We kick off BIG ANIMAL MONTH with one of the more notorious shark attack movies to feature a rapper in its cast. We're talking about everything we enjoy, including the rousing speech by Samuel L Jackson and the immediate aftermath (IYKYK) The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Listen on: Spotify Join the Best o…

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Pinball City the Finale with Me 32:55

5M ago32:55

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Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favor…

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Jets Flappers and the Future of Pinball with Stern 1:13:04

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Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favor…

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Pinball Wizards at Logan Arcade 1:23:13

6M ago1:23:13

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Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favor…

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Cake and Pinball with Cartoonist/Illustrator Jon Chad 1:07:59

6M ago1:07:59

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Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favor…

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Aud Lang Fine with Josh Zagoren and Cody Benefiel 1:38:45

6M ago1:38:45

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It's the last ep of December and 2024! Which must mean it's time for the 2024 Winter Holiday End o'the Year Roundup Spectacular! Yeah, I just came up with it but let's go, it's cold. For this holidazzlin finale, I deliver my final report of the year right to you, America! Stay tuned post report for a very special meta end of the year interview that…

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Death Becomes Her with Rachael Logan 1:41:46

6M ago1:41:46

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Our final movie of the year comes courtesy of the original friend of the show, Rachael Logan. She brings a childhood favorite and we debate whether it should have been part of our childhoods, and if it's spooky enough for the Halloween season. We will return in 2025! The Write Note Exploring the craft of writing and its impact on pop culture. Liste…

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