Best Dueling Genre Productions Podcasts (2025)

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101 Dalmatians 31: Cruella’s Victory 22:11

4h ago22:11

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Nanny goes into the streets and cries for help. Cruella, lying in bed, reads the newspaper about the dognapping, and laughs at the sight. Her phone rings. Minute 31 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part of Dueling Genre Productions. Season 3 of DAME discusses the Disney animated film “101 …

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Batman Begins 1:01:17

5h ago1:01:17

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This week we’re joined by Erica’s sister Anita Hernandez and her brother-in-law Jamie Moshin. We talk about their family, but mostly the one that Bruce Wayne lost in this origin story of the famous hero, which turns him to a life of bitterness, resentment, and having the coolest car you could ever want.…

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Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (tv 2023) 1:03:59

8h ago1:03:59

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Description Returning guest Norman Mitchell joins Joe to discuss Freiren from the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The series is an adaptation of a manga series and explores what life is like for Frieren, an elf who had a decades-long adventure with two humans and a dwarf. Now, 50 years later, Frieren is unchanged, but her friends are mu…

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Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (tv 2023) 1:03:59

8h ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Description Returning guest Norman Mitchell joins Joe to discuss Freiren from the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The series is an adaptation of a manga series and explores what life is like for Frieren, an elf who had a decades-long adventure with two humans and a dwarf. Now, 50 years later, Frieren is unchanged, but her friends are mu…

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Episode 462: By Any Other Name 1:30:10

1d ago1:30:10

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We’re back to discuss the eighth and final episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! Really? That’s it? It’s all been leading to… this? Were we satisfied by anything that happened in this episode? Are we excited by what the ending could be teasing? Was it all a lie? How about all of the character assassination? Where do we go from here? Join us as we …

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Episode 462: By Any Other Name 1:30:10

1d ago1:30:10

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We’re back to discuss the eighth and final episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! Really? That’s it? It’s all been leading to… this? Were we satisfied by anything that happened in this episode? Are we excited by what the ending could be teasing? Was it all a lie? How about all of the character assassination? Where do we go from here? Join us as we …

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101 Dalmatians 30: Puppies Gone 23:09

3d ago23:09

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Jasper locks Nanny in the attic. Horace and Jasper drive off. Nanny goes into the kitchen to find the puppies missing. Minute 30 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part of Dueling Genre Productions. Season 3 of DAME discusses the Disney animated film “101 Dalmatians.” The creators of DAME ca…

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION (2015) 2:11:30

3d ago2:11:30

2:11:30

Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for the sequel that kickstarted a brand new era for the series going forward. After Ghost Protocol was another success, Tom Cruise turned to the film’s ghost writer turned Jack Reacher director to take the reins on the next installment. With a focus on the au…

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION (2015) 2:11:30

3d ago2:11:30

2:11:30

Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for the sequel that kickstarted a brand new era for the series going forward. After Ghost Protocol was another success, Tom Cruise turned to the film’s ghost writer turned Jack Reacher director to take the reins on the next installment. With a focus on the au…

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Film Composer Ian Honeyman on Movie Soundtracks and Unique Instruments 18:46

3d ago18:46

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In this episode of Sounds Scary, host James Oster sits down with acclaimed composer and musical storyteller Ian Honeyman for a deep dive into the art of creating emotion through sound. Known for his work on The Monkey King, The Philly Kid, and major blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean (as well as the theme to this very podcast), Ian shares h…

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101 Dalmatians 29: Home Invastion 15:20

5d ago15:20

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Horace and Jasper are seen at the door. Nanny answers the door and Horace and Jasper try to convince her to let them in, but she refuses. They barge in anyways. Minute 29 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part of Dueling Genre Productions. Season 3 of DAME discusses the Disney animated film…

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101 Dalmatians 28: Approaching Danger 28:44

7d ago28:44

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Horace and Jasper converse about some plan they don’t like. They drive down the street and park in front of the dalmatian house and they climb out. Nanny finishes tucking the puppies into their basket. Minute 28 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part of Dueling Genre Productions. Season 3 o…

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The Full Monty 52:18

7d ago52:18

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This week, Mike shows Erica The Full Monty. Erica will find out if it’s part of the Monty Python franchise after all! In the spirit of the film, they put it all out there as they figure out finances, relationships, and Vons after dark.By Dueling Genre Productions

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Sergei Kravinov from “Kraven’s Last Hunt” (comic 1987) 1:10:23

7d ago1:10:23

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Description Returning guest Christopher “Mav” Maverick joins Joe to discuss a classic Marvel Comics story, “Kraven’s Last Hunt.” Written by J.M. DeMatteis with pencils by Mike Zeck and inks by Bob McLeod, this storyline tells about Kraven’s final hunt (for the time) to capture Spider-Man. We are discussing the classic comic book storyline involving…

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Episode 461: Smashing Mugs and Kissing Babies 1:03:12

8d ago1:03:12

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We’re back to discuss the penultimate episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! Is this really the world the Conrad would wish for? Can RTD land this many spinning plates by the end of next week’s finale? Which of our theories have gone out the window? What did we think of the final reveal? Join us as we discuss WISH WORLD in the latest episode of The…

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL (2011) 1:46:00

10d ago1:46:00

1:46:00

Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for the espionage sequel that launched the live action career for an animation director. After Tom Cruise’s deal on M:I 3 created issues for Paramount’s bottom line, Viacom head honcho Sumner Redstone nuked Cruise’s production deal with the studio and badmout…

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Tomorrowland 1:16:03

13d ago1:16:03

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It’s possible to dream of a better and brighter future! It’s possible to hope and to believe those hopes can be achieved! That is what we want everyone in the world to have. And that is what we wished the movie Tomorrowland really got across. Ah well… In the meantime, Sam Block (@blockinator on Instagram) is here to to try and make it to… the FUTUR…

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Survivor Season Mount Rushmore (Special 2025) 58:23

14d ago58:23

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Description First-time guest David Bloomberg joins returning guest Kate Darowski and Joe to discuss the best seasons of Survivor. We’re each building a Mount Rushmore of Survivor Seasons, so at the end of the podcast you have 12 seasons of Survivor you could go check out if you’re wanted to explore Survivor. David Bloomberg has been writing about (…

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Episode 460: Experimental Nostalgia 58:24

15d ago58:24

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We’re back to discuss the sixth episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! Why does this episode feel so nostalgic? What do we think of the reveal (finally) of Mrs. Flood’s true identity? And what about that other character (spoilers!) and their connection to the finale?? Join us as we discuss THE INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST in the latest episode of The …

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III (2006) 2:18:26

17d ago2:18:26

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Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for the espionage sequel that started the cinematic career of a television director. The year was 2006, and a sequel to MI2 had spent six years in development hell as a handful of directors had all come and gone, one of which with an entire alternate cast att…

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Louise Banks from Arrival (film 2016) 1:03:30

21d ago1:03:30

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Description Returning guest Rachel Armstron joins Joe to discuss the film Arrival. Starring Amy Adams as Louise Banks, Arrival is an adaption of Ted Chiang’s short story “Story of Your Life.” The contemplative film explores issues of language, aliens, and a surprise twist that flips the story on its head. Support Patreon Show Notes Arrival – Wikipe…

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Episode 459: The Metatextual Web 45:45

22d ago45:45

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We’re back to discuss the fifth episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! Has this episode killed our Mrs. Flood theories? Where could all of these story themes be leading toward? Does Scott actually like this one?? Join us as we discuss THE STORY AND THE ENGINE in the latest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! NEXT: THE INTERSTELLAR SONG CONTEST Join …

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II (2000) 1:56:51

24d ago1:56:51

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Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch the high octane sequel to the espionage summer blockbuster four years in the making. The year was 2000, and a highly anticipated sequel was released in the early days of summer that would take the pop culture and MTV’s Total Request Live by storm with not one, …

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Bantha Episode – The Bantha in the Room 50:59

25d ago50:59

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We’re back with another bantha episode, and this time we’ve got Star Wars Celebration to discuss! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Support Dueling Genre on Patreon Patreon Associate Producers: Matt Bennett and Mark YbarraBy Dueling Genre Productions

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Van Helsing 1:27:30

27d ago1:27:30

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Would you like to FLYYYYYY? Yes? It’s time to take a trip to Transylvania! We’ve heard rumors about a dark presence making themselves known throughout the land… Legend speaks… of DRACULA!! Thankfully Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsdale… or whatever their character’s names are capable of saving us all from vampires, werewolves, weird pod baby vampires…

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Romeo and Juliet from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (play 159?) 1:02:27

28d ago1:02:27

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Description Returning guest Virginia McAlister joins Joe to discuss William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. We talk about the play’s history (it’s wild), it’s place in our culture (it’s everywhere), and, of course, dig into the characters themselves (they’re super-interesting). Support Patreon Show Notes Romeo and Juliet – Wikipedia William Shakesp…

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Episode 458: The Tooth is Out There 50:12

29d ago50:12

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We’re back to discuss the fourth episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! What is this episode actually trying to say? How could it have been done better? Is Conrad an interesting character? Is UNIT good or bad? What is the ending setting up for the future? Do we really need a Doctor lite episode when we only have eight per season? Join us as we disc…

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) 2:04:06

1M ago2:04:06

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Good evening, Mr/Ms. Listener. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch every entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise along with the newest mini-series from the podcast FRANCHISOGRAPHY. The year was 1996, and a film based on a 1960s television series would be released in the early days of summer that would continue with new entr…

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The ensemble from Grey’s Anatomy (tv 2005) 55:19

1M ago55:19

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Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Joe to discuss the long-running tv show Grey’s Anatomy. We’re discussing the pilot, “A Hard Day’s Night,” which aired in 2005. We discuss the characters we meet in this episode and the long-term success of the franchise. We also touch on the medical show genre as a tv staple. Support Patreon Show No…

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Episode 457: Hide and Seek 49:13

1M ago49:13

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We’re back to discuss the third episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! What did we think of this surprise sequel and what does James Cameron have to do with it? Which cast members were the episode’s standouts? Do we have any theories about what is going on here and how it might connect to the overarching Gods and magic storyline? Join us as we disc…

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BETWEENISODE 23 1:05:48

1M ago1:05:48

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It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the Fantastic Four, the current state of the MCU, look ahead toward First Steps, and announce our next mini-series! Next week: A new franchise begins! FRANCHISE POTENTIAL: Sky High (2005) Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Benne…

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Jurassic Park 1:20:24

1M ago1:20:24

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You hear the thunder of something in the distance getting closer. The water in your couple ripples from the reverberations of the footsteps. Whatever it is, it’s huge! It’s Ideal Remake. And we’re BACK for season 8! And what better way to start off this season than with a journey to Jurassic Park! Joined by Matt Conant (@CinevoreFilm on Instagram) …

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Alicia Masters in Fantastic Four #19 (comic 2024) 47:53

1M ago47:53

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Description First-time guest Ryan North to discuss a comic book he wrote, Fantastic Four #19, “The Perfect Storm.” Ryan North is known for the webcomic Dinosaur Comics, as well as writing for Marvel Comics and other comic companies. In his this issue, Alicia Masters is the protagonist in a noir-adventure. We talk about the history of Alicia Masters…

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Episode 456: Metatextual Metatext 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

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We’re back to discuss the second episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! Is this a companion episode to last season’s “The Devil’s Chord”? What kind of cartoon is Mr. Ring-a-Ding exactly? Did this episode take the metatext too far? Where do we currently stand with the Pantheon of Discord? Join us as we discuss LUX in the latest episode of The Doctor…

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FANTASTIC FOUR (2015) 2:18:01

2M ago2:18:01

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Well that didn’t work! After Rise of the Silver Surfer failed to up the ante at the level of a Spider-Man 2 or X2: X-Men United, Marvel and Fox decided to hit the reset button and reboot the adventures of Marvel’s first family and bring in an exciting new director, Chronicle’s Josh Trank. There was just one problem: Trank didn’t much care for the F…

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Silliness, Absurdity, and Comedy (special 2025) 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Description Returning guest Kevin Anthony joins Joe to discuss the value of silliness, absurdity, and comedy. We talk about shows like Taskmaster and comedians like James Acaster as we have an open-ended conversation about what makes us laugh and why it matters.By Dueling Genre Productions

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Episode 455: Planet of the Incel 58:36

2M ago58:36

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We’re back to discuss the first episode of Season 2 of New Doctor Who! What do we think of new companion Belinda Chandra? Is there a pattern forming that RTD hopes we don’t notice? How did this episode compare to last season’s Space Babies premiere? Join us as we discuss THE ROBOT REVOLUTION in the latest episode of The Doctor’s Companion! NEXT: LU…

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FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER (2007) 2:06:40

2M ago2:06:40

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This week’s FRANCHISOGRAPHY digs deep into one of the most infamous comic book movies in all of nerd history, a film that manages to whittle down a three part masterpiece of sequential art into a 90-something minute comedy and reduces one of the most awe-inspiring cosmic characters in all the Marvel universe into a CLOUD. How did it come to this, t…

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Pt 1 – When it Comes to Ice Cream, Or Killing Count Dooku 2:16:36

2M ago2:16:36

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We’ve somehow managed to do this show for a whopping 4 years! And as such, that means we get to do another deep dive on film in the Skywalker Saga! We’re joined by friends of the show Tony and Nick Jimenez to gush, speculate, and proselytize about The Revenge of the Sith. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server Suppo…

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Ada Harris from Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (film 2022) 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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Description Returning guest Kjerste Christensen joins Joe to discuss the 2022 film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. Starring Lesley Manville as Ada Harris, the film is an adaptation of a 1958 novel. It tells the story of a war-widow, Mrs. Harris, deciding to go to Paris to purchase a haute couture Christian Dior dress. Support Patreon Show Notes Mrs. Har…

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7.13 – The Fearmonger 48:30

2M ago48:30

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One would-be assassin is in a mental ward. Another’s on the run. Their intended victim is stirring up the mobs. Terrorists are planning a strike of their own. A talk-radio host is loving every minute of it. A Whitehall insider whispers about a mysterious UN operative, with a hidden agenda. Everyone’s got someone they want to be afraid of. It’ll onl…

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FANTASTIC FOUR (2005) 2:13:00

2M ago2:13:00

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With Marvel’s First Family finally taking their “First Steps” into the MCU, Nick and Scott are marking the occasion by looking back at the previous attempts to bring those iconic Silver Age explorers to the big screen! Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben have had a rough go of it when it comes to cinematic adventures, and FRANCHISOGRAPHY is here to find out …

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The Narrator from The Library of Babel (short story 1941) 54:14

2M ago54:14

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Description He’s back! Protagonist Podcast co-founder Todd Mack joins Joe to discuss the Jorge Luis Borges’ short story “La Biblioteca de Babel.” This is more of a thought experiment masquerading as a short story, but we find plenty to discuss. Support Patreon Show Notes The Library of Babel – Wikipedia Jorge Luis Borges – Wikipedia…

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6.13 – The Spectre of Lanyon Moor 28:43

2M ago28:43

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The Doctor and Evelyn arrive on Lanyon Moor where demonic imps seem to be haunting the area with magic. Running into Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart who is there to investigate, the Doctor decides to get to the bottom of an ancient conflict that may be coming to an end. Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Support Dueli…

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BETWEENISODE 22 1:28:45

2M ago1:28:45

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It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the state of female filmmaker “authors”, rank the films of Small Talk and Big Kitchens, and announce our next mini-series! Next week: A new franchise begins! FRANCHISE POTENTIAL: Home Again (2017) / Sleeping With Other People (2015) Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngw…

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Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble from The Flintstones (tv 1960) 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Description Producer Andrew and Joe are discussing the classic Hanna-Barbera show The Flintstones. Presenting a traditional family sitcom in a prehistoric setting, this one of the most successful series from the iconic cartoon studio. Support Patreon Show Notes The Flintstones – Wikipedia Hanna-Barbera – Wikipedia…

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5.13 – The King’s Demons 30:46

2M ago30:46

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The TARDIS arrives in 1215 England where King John and his champion, Sir Gilles Estram, have accused peasant of failure to provide adequate financial support to the throne. The Doctor is baffled — not just because King John is meant to be in London, involved in the events which will lead to the signing of the Magna Carta, but also because he is str…

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THE INTERN (2015) 1:27:53

2M ago1:27:53

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SMALL TALK & BIG KITCHENS, our mini-series on the romcoms of Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers, comes to a close with the feel-good comedy about learning from your elders and falling in platonic love. After It’s Complicated, Nancy Meyers wanted something new. She’d had enough of the tropes that had turned her career into a meme and brand and wanted to f…

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BONUS: 2025 LISTENER PICK TOURNAMENT UPDATE 53:29

3M ago53:29

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Round 1 of this year’s Listener Pick Tournament is over and Nick & Scott are here to discuss where the choices made by our listeners on Discord and Patreon have led us. There were surprising victories and devastating losses, but no obvious frontrunners. Let’s break it down. Daily match-ups end March 31st! Vote in our March Madness Listener Pick Tou…

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Marjane Satrapi from Persepolis (comic 2000) 57:32

3M ago57:32

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Description Returning guest Rachel Armstrong joins Joe to discuss the classic graphic novel Persepolis. Created by Marjane Satrapi, this autobiographical graphic novel tells the story of her life in Iran after the Islamic Revolution. Persepolis is told in two parts, we are discussing Part 1: The Story of a Childhood. Support Patreon Show Notes Pers…

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