Best DaveyATalks Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 34: 1990's Home Alone/1992's Home Alone 2: Lost in New York with special guests DaveyATalks of The DaveyATalks Podcast and actor-YouTuber Stephen J. Holloran 43:49

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Send us a text On November 16, 1990, a Chris Columbus-directed, John Hughes-written family comedy about a spunky 8-year-old boy accidentally left behind at Christmas when his family flies to Paris premiered - and burglars, grocery store cashiers, polka band members, and pizza deliverers have never been the same since. Enjoy this reedited, repackage…

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Episode 37: 1965's The Sound of Music/1990's Misery 33:12

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Send us a text A 60th and a 35th anniversary acknowledgement is in order for The Sound of Music and Misery, respectively! Both films have two Oscar-tipped leading ladies, both are set in the mountains, and both include the reining in of the strong will of an arrogant, self-serious man who then succumbs to the power of the female protagonist's passi…

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Episode 36: 1973's A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 13:03

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Send us a text Sort of breaking the self-imposed rules in this mini-episode by venturing briefly away from motion pictures and heading into TV, but A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is mandatory November viewing regardless of age or generation. A quick, nostalgic, and good-natured jab in the ribs at the TV special that first aired on network television …

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Episode 35: 1987's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles/1995's Home for the Holidays 34:01

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Send us a text It's Thanksgiving week here in the States, which means that it's time to revisit the beloved pairing of Steve Martin and John Candy as they desperately try to reach Chicago from Wichita in order to carve the turkey with Martin's family. And then we'll head to the childhood home of Holly Hunter and Robert Downey, Jr. as they grapple w…

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Episode 33: 1944's Double Indemnity/1946's The Postman Always Rings Twice 34:08

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Send us a text "Noirvember": that festive season of the year between Halloween and New Year's when the grim, gritty, amoral, edgy, and anti-hero and femme fatale-populated world of film noir gets the spotlight! Two of the finest, both based on books by crime novelist James M. Cain, Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity, with Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanw…

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Episode 32: 1951's The Thing from Another World/1982's The Thing with special guest Chris of The Cinematic Traveler Podcast 1:06:54

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Send us a text Another Halloween season has wrapped up, but horror never goes out of style! Enjoy this reedited, repackaged, and rereleased 2022 episode on 1951's The Thing from Another World and 1982's The Thing from my previous podcast, Silver Screeners, with special guest Chris, host of The Cinematic Traveler Podcast. Creative Commons — Attribut…

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Episode 31: 1985's Fright Night/1987's The Lost Boys with special guests Alec and Erik of The Wheel of Horror Podcast 1:06:30

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Send us a text Tom Holland's campy vampire flick Fright Night (1985) celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Joel Schumacher's The Lost Boys (1987) gets equal time as Alec and Erik of The Wheel of Horror Podcast join me for a tip of the hat to both just in time for the Halloween season - we talk favorite moments, songs, characters, and more! Plus, pol…

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Episode 30: the book Horror in Haddonfield with author Andrew Grevas 1:03:42

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Send us a text What is the definitive fate of the character of Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis)? Where does the story end for Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence) when he is hot on the trail of serial killer Michael Myers, aka the "Bogeyman," aka the "Shape"? Does Laurie have a daughter, and then not - because she has a son? Then a different daughter …

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Tron Ares( 2025 ) 10:43

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Tron Ares. I'm back with a brief episode...taking you through Tron Ares. The latest addition to the Tron universe takes us back to The Grid..starring Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges and Gillian Anderson. It's had bad reviews but wanted to get my opinions across. SPOILER ALERT!!! I mention scenes,characters,the soundtrack and hopes for future movies( thoug…

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Episode 29: The Dubliner with filmmaker Brendan Manning 57:55

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Send us a text Writer-director-former Film Studies student of mine, Brendan Manning, guests to discuss the proof of concept short for his film The Dubliner, about an Irish immigrant in 1893 who turns to bareknuckle boxing in order to survive. He talks about his background and career, the inspiration for the film itself, and what he's learned so far…

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Episode 28: 2024's A Halloween Feast with special guests Guile Branco and Lou D'Amato 1:03:12

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Send us a text "It wasn't gardening." This film isn't like riding a roller coaster - it's skydiving in a whirlwind! Co-stars and co-producers Guile Branco (also writer-director) and Lou D'Amato guest to talk about their gory and outrageous horror-comedy A Halloween Feast, both onscreen happenings and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. This conversation i…

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Episode 27: 1984's Nightmare on Elm Street/1985's Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge with special guest Andrew of The Revisionist Almanac Podcast 1:39:31

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Send us a text This time around, it's two episodes in one - a re-edited and reissued 2024 episode from my retired Silver Screeners Podcast on 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street put together with a brand-new episode on Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - both with special guest Andrew of The Revisionist Almanac Podcast! Hear all about both Freddy Krueger film…

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Episode 26: 1995's Apollo 13/1995's Toy Story 33:47

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Send us a text It's been 30 years since Tom Hanks told Houston he had a problem and the same number of years since he first growled, "Reach for the sky!" to space traveler Buzz Lightyear. Apollo 13 and Toy Story both were released when his career was at its peak, hot off two consecutive Oscar wins. A nostalgic revisiting of both of these films that…

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Episode 25: interview with special guest Jacquelyn Shulman (PART 2 of 2) 28:58

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Send us a text It's the conclusion of my 2-part discussion with special guest Jacquelyn Shulman about her experience as a producer and director in the film industry! She reflects on the creative process, the power of art, and the significance of everyone tapping into their creative side in some way. The former intern on the second season of the ser…

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Episode 24: interview with producer-director Jacquelyn Shulman (part 1 of 2) 54:09

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Send us a text Special guest Jacquelyn Shulman joins me to talk about her experience as a producer and director in the film industry! From interning on the second season of the series Sex and the City to TV work on shows like First 48 and Nightwatch to attending the Academy Awards luncheon for her participation in the 2006 Oscar-nominated documenta…

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Episode 23: 1986's Back to School/2018's Life of the Party 29:19

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Send us a text With a new fall semester underway, it is now time for a look back at two comedies led by comedians-actors, Rodney Dangerfield in 1986's Back to School and Melissa McCarthy in 2018's Life of the Party, both playing middle-aged divorcees joining their only child at college. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Ci…

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Episode 22: 1972's Sisters/1980's Dressed to Kill with special guest Fred 51:40

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Send us a text As the 1970s began, director-screenwriter Brian De Palma was a promising new talent with classics like Carrie (1976) and The Fury (1978). In this episode, special guest Fred joins me for a look at Sisters and Dressed to Kill. We talk, among other things, the characters, the cinematography, and the influence of Alfred Hitchcock. Plus,…

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Episode 21: 1959's Some Like It Hot/1968's The Odd Couple 32:10

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Send us a text It's a Jack Lemmon two-fer with two classic comedies, Some Like It Hot, directed by Billy Wilder and co-starring Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe, and The Odd Couple, directed by Gene Saks, based on Neil Simon's Tony-winning Broadway comedy, and co-starring Walter Matthau! The two-time Oscar-winning actor, who was equally adept at come…

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Episode 20: 2021's The Green Knight/2022's Babylon with special guest Chad 39:05

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Send us a text Sometimes films we enjoy were not exactly box office sensations. In fact, sometimes, they landed in theaters with a resounding thud. In this episode, my friend Chad joins me for a look at two films that deserve more attention than what they initially got. He chose Babylon, and I chose the Green Knight. Plus, poll results, entertainme…

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Energy Drinks with DJ Carl James 28:15

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Energy Drinks with DJ Carl James. After a little break...i'm back with a new episode! This time with returning guest, dj and brother-in-law... Carl James. We chat about our love for energy drinks. As bad for you as they are...we often crave a sweet kick that these sugary drinks provide. Are you a fan? #daveyatalks #daveyatalkspodcast #energydrinks …

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Episode 19: 2005's The 40-Year-Old Virgin/2009's I Love You, Man 29:28

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Send us a text Steve Carell. Paul Rudd. Jane Lynch. Seth Rogen. Jason Segel. Romany Malco. Judd Apatow. With comedians like this, it's a guarantee that, among all of them, having churned out 2005's The 40-Year-Old Virgin and/or 2009's I Love You, Man, they create raunchy comedy that you won't soon forget, whether or not you want to try! A look at b…

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Episode 18: 2022's 28 Days Later/2007's 28 Weeks Later with special guests Dani and Woifi of The Collections of Cinema Podcast 59:32

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Send us a text Danny Boyle brings something special to the subgenre of the "zombie film" in directing a tale of a rage-fueled virus threatening to dominate the human race. Continuing with the follow-up is director/co-writer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who adds new characters with their own story arcs. Special guests Dani and Woifi of The Collections o…

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Episode 17: bonus episode - remembering actress Rebecca Schaeffer 33:33

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Send us a text 36 years ago this month, actress Rebecca Schaeffer was on the brink of superstardom, not only because of the acting credits she had already accumulated in her 21 years, but also because of her excellent prospects with director Francis Ford Coppola. Tragically, she is more remembered for her tragic murder at the hands of an obsessed s…

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Episode 16: 1982's Deathtrap with special guest Antonio of The Cultworthy Cinema and Back 2 the Balcony Podcasts 55:50

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Send us a text When a Broadway playwright has a strong of flops but sees a brilliant script by a former writing student of his, that can only mean one thing: kill him and pass the script off as his own! Sidney Lumet directs this comedic thriller adapted from Ira Levin's Broadway production! Special guest Antonio of The Cultworthy Cinema and Back 2 …

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Episode 15: 1978's Superman/1980's Superman II with special guests Beau and Shane of the Kentucky Fried Critics Podcast 1:05:54

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Send us a text When an intergalactic infant suddenly drops from the sky inside a cosmic bassinet, you sit up and take notice! He is raised as Clark Kent, later learns he's Kal-El from Krypton and fulfills his destiny to become one of the greatest superheroes cinema has ever seen! Special guests Beau and Shane of the Kentucky Fried Critics Podcast j…

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Episode 14: special rerun on the Jurassic Park and World trilogies with special guests The Gold Standard Oscars 47:34

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Send us a text With the latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World: Rebirth, just released in theaters, it seems timely to reedit, repackage, and rerelease a 2022 episode on the long-running franchise from my previous podcast (Silver Screeners), especially when the guests were the three co-hosts of The Gold Standard Oscars Podcast.…

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Episode 13: 1960's Psycho/1983's Psycho II 35:31

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Send us a text Celebrate 65 years of Alfred Hitchcock's classic shocker - the razor-sharp dialogue, the stellar acting of Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh, the screeching violins in the score - and reportedly the first time a toilet flushed in an American film. Take a trip to the Bates Motel off the main highway and then return for a second helping …

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Episode 12: bonus episode with actor Josh Leeper 43:10

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Send us a text In this special bonus episode, the spotlight is thrown not on a pair of films, but someone who is involved in making them ... Josh Leeper, stage, screen, and TV actor and voiceover artist! You'll hear about his background, his career successes, his upcoming projects, and even his co-founding of The Short Leap Theater Company in Chica…

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Funko and Collecting 28:41

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Funko and Collecting. I'm joined once again by Antony Goldstein as we chat about collectables including Funko Pop, my Hot Wheels collection and more. Retro tech is given a mention including memories on a laser-disc machine i had in my youth! As always...thanks for listening. #daveyatalkspodcast #daveyatalks #podcasts #podcasting #funko #collectable…

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Episode 11: 1993's Benny & Joon/2009's 500 Days of Summer 32:07

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Send us a text Two quirky romantic dramadies get the spotlight in this episode as they both attempt to answer the questions: what is love, and is it possible for everyone? In their own ways, Benny & Joon and 500 Days of Summer tackle that age-old thought. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Cinemunch, and interactive listene…

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Episode 10: 2006's Invincible with special guest Mark of The Get Help, Dad Podcast 43:41

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Send us a text When a 30-year-old bartender named Vince Papale (played by Mark Wahlberg) makes it to become a Philadelphia Eagle, that's when the game of football has a new playbook. Special guest Mark, host of The Get Help, Dad Podcast and #1 fan of the Eagles, joins me for a look at Invincible, the incredible true story of Papale's meteoric rise …

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Episode 9: 1980's Friday the 13th/1981's Friday the 13th Part II 32:59

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Send us a text Pack your pop tent - we're going camping! Before there was a never-ending franchise, before there was a hockey mask, there was just a bloody little Halloween rip-off made on the cheap. It's the 45th anniversary of 1980's Friday the 13th, the slasher that launched a thousand sequels! The second entry gets its equal time here as Amy St…

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Episode 8: 1975's Jaws/1982's E.T. 37:06

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Send us a text The Great White Shark turns 50 this month, and not to be outdone, the Reese's Pieces-munching, heartlight-fluttering, neck-craning extraterrestrial is another Steven Spielberg production worthy of another look! Jaws and E.T. have left indelible marks on cinematic pop culture that remain substantial slices of film history. Plus, poll …

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Episode 7: 1980's Raging Bull/1990's Goodfellas with special guest Chris of The Cinematic Traveler Podcast 51:57

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Send us a text It's a Martin Scorsese-Robert De Niro-Joe Pesci two-fer with 1980's Raging Bull and 1990's Goodfellas! Special guest Chris of The Cinematic Traveler Podcast joins me for a look at these two highlights in the filmographies of this trio of collaborators. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, behind-the-scenes fun facts, the cooking s…

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Episode 6: 2015's Danny Collins/2015's Ricki and the Flash 31:46

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Send us a text What happens two actors rightfully deemed Hollywood royalty each tackles a role of an aging rock musician who has some serious family fences to mend? If you're Pacino, you get a Golden Globe nod, and if you're Streep, you get Rick Springfield in your band. 2015 brought on Danny Collins and Ricki and the Flash, both fictional but insp…

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The Goonies 40th Anniversary 48:24

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The Goonies 40th Anniversary. In this episode i chat with my Movies Across The Pod co-host and host of Reels of Cinema...Frank Mandosa about the iconic Goonies. It celebrates 40 years and is still a great movie. We have release across all 3 podcasts...a first for us both. Whichever podcast you're listening to us on...thankyou and please...rate or r…

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Episode 5: 2013's Inside Llewyn Davis/2024's A Complete Unknown 34:09

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Send us a text Greenwich Village, 1961. The folk music scene. The fictional Llewyn Davis in the Coen Brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis and the real-life icon Bob Dylan in James Mangold's A Complete Unknown. Two great films that explore the ups and downs in the lives of these two musical artists and folk singers on the verge of a turning point in societ…

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Episode 4: 1989's Steel Magnolias/2002's Real Women Have Curves 31:00

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Send us a text Celebrate Mother's Day with this pair of films about mother-daughter dynamics in both comedic and dramatic ways! Sally Field and Julia Roberts are the magnolias of Louisiana, while America Ferrera and Lupe Ontiveros have curves in Los Angeles. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, behind-the-scenes fun facts, the cooking segment Ci…

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Episode 3: 1973's American Graffiti/1977's Star Wars 28:31

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Send us a text That most sacred of days for Star Wars fans, May the 4th, is peeking over the parapet, as is George Lucas's birthday on the 14th! An in-depth look at the first film to bring him mainstream success, American Graffiti, and the one that launched a career and a cultural phenomenon, Star Wars. Will Harrison Ford frame a door during the St…

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Carmen Capuano 42:09

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Carmen Capuano. I chat with author, screenplay writer, company director, producer and much more....Carmen Capuano. We discuss her interests including helping the planet, her involvement in great project Auto Angels, her future book possibilities and more. Find out what my comfort food is too! #daveyatalks #daveyatalkspodcast #podcasting #podcasts #…

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Episode 2: 1990's Nuns on the Run/1992's Sister Act 28:56

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Send us a text When gangsters are afoot, seek out your sisters, as Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, and Whoopi Goldberg all learn in Nuns on the Run and Sister Act! An in-depth look at these two farcical comedies about unsavory characters in hiding by disguising themselves as nuns in a convent. Will their prayers be answered? Plus, poll results, enterta…

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Episode 1: 1976's Rocky/1984's The Karate Kid 29:04

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Send us a text Welcome to Reels of Cinema! In this premiere episode, it's an in-depth look at 1976's Rocky and 1984's The Karate Kid - plus, poll results, entertainment news, behind-the-scenes fun facts, the cooking segment Cinemunch, and interactive listener trivia! Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyrigh…

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Minecraft 13:34

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In this mini-episode i chat with my son Jack...who's been on my podcast back in the ol' I'd Give That 10 Minutes days...about his fandom of Minecraft, the upcoming A Minecraft Movie and what he hopes to see in it. Great fun to record with my boy. He loves video games. Do rate and review wherever you listen. #daveyatalks #daveyatalkspodcast #minecra…

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Spectral and Thankyous 17:25

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Spectral and Thankyous. I'm back after a little break with a new movie to me...2016's Spectral. A sci-fi action movie with a supernatural twist...kind of. I have been finding it hard to get behind the mic but here we go with my mini review of Netflix movie...Spectral. Find out my thoughts on it and listen for some podcast recommendations. Thanks to…

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Nerds Against Normality with Harry Bowles 44:17

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Nerds Against Normality with Harry Bowles.Later released that scheduled...I chat with Harry Bowles of the Nerds Against Normality podcast.We chat about his podcasting journey, movies, DC/Marvel and beer!There's mentions of Dragonball Z, The Incredible Hulk and even Street Hawk.Please follow Harry and his fellow podcasters Stacie Bowles and Ben Sher…

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Being a Cosplayer with @smallcosplayer 47:15

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Being a Cosplayer with @smallcosplayerI chat with Natalie AKA @smallcosplayer about her creative journey being a cosplay fan, her creative process and what inspires her costume designs.Please follow her on instagram @smallcosplayer.#daveyatalkspodcast #daveyatalks #podcasts #podcasting #cosplay #cosplayer #popculture…

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Star Trek with Antony Goldstein 48:27

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Star Trek with Antony Goldstein.I chat with returning guest Antony Goldstein about our fandom for Star Trek.We mention great movies including Star Trek Generations..which is now 30 years old, First Contact, The Wrath of Khan and The JJ Abrams reboot movies.Also tv shows including TOS,TNG,Deep Space 9 and Voyager.Set phasers to stun, engage warp eng…

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Middle-Aged Opinion with Emily and Ellie 38:43

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I chat with Ellie and Emily of the Middle_Aged Opinion podcast.We discuss their podcast journey, aspirations and more.Find out how they want to help the younger generation.Do follow them on the socials @middle-aged opinon and their youtube channel MIDDLE-AGEDOPINION

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The First Season Is Always Your Best with David Hines 29:27

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The First Season Is Always Your Best with David Hines.I chat with returning guest..David Hines about his time working for Butlins and his book...The First Season Is Always Your Best.We talk about UK comedy Hi-De-Hi, what he loved about working there and more.Please rate and review.Order David's book via Amazon at. https://amzn.eu/d/0ineHbrc…

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Princess Of Darkness 22:05

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I chat with David, Neill and Denise of Black Sabbath tribute band...Princess Of Darkness.We discuss how they started, what music they are fans of and more.Are you a fan of rock?Why not follow Princess of Darkness on Instagram @princessofdarkness355 or Facebook @Princess of DarknesPlease rate and review wherever you listen.…