Best Lisa Carpenter Podcasts (2025)

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When Your Body Finally Says No: Chronic Stress, Hormones, and Redefining Success in Midlife with Lisa Corduff 1:10:09

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Your body has been trying to tell you something for a while now. The persistent low mood you keep attributing to stress. The exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. The feeling that no matter how well you take care of yourself, you're still running on fumes. What if it's not willpower you're missing? What if your body is finally saying no to a version o…

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Toys w/ Drew McWeeny (HDTGM Matinee) 58:29

1d ago58:29

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Robin Williams re-teaming with Barry Levinson, what could go wrong? Apparently, a lot! Film/culture critic Drew McWeeny joins Paul & Jason to discuss the 1992 surreal comedy Toys, where Robin Williams plays a less charming and more preachy Willy Wonka. They cover LL Cool J's interrogation, the bonkers reveal about Joan Cusack's character, and the s…

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Last Looks: The Christmas Tree 51:17

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Jason & Paul run through a huge list of TV and movie recs, we answer some choice Corrections & Omissions on The Christmas Tree, and engineer Devon returns to the pod to talk music and his new album "Blame It On My Zodiac." Plus, as always at the end of the show we announce next week's movie! Check out Devon's album "Blame It On My Zodiac" at: https…

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Driving Curiosity With Fissionary 1:01

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The world runs on energy, but the real power comes from curiosity. Fissionary is the podcast that uncovers how nuclear energy shapes our lives in ways you might never expect, from medicine and design to space exploration and climate solutions. Hosted by Mary Carpenter and Jordan Houghton, Fissionary brings together scientists, artists, policymakers…

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Love Without Losing Yourself: Redefining What Self-Love and Real Love Actually Mean 35:52

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Everyone talks about self-love like it's a destination you reach after enough bubble baths and affirmations. But what if the real work of loving yourself is learning to stop abandoning who you are every time you enter a relationship? What if being "the loving one" has actually cost you more than you've been willing to admit? In this raw, solo episo…

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Reindeer Games w/ Howard Kremer (HDTGM Matinee) 1:02:59

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It's a HDTGM all-time classic! Howard Kremer (Who Charted?) joins Paul, June, and Jason to break down the 2000 holiday crime-thriller Reindeer Games. They sound off on Ben Affleck’s love of pecan pie, the terrible open-mouth kissing, and the bonkers Ashton Kutcher cameo. Plus, a revelation about the character names blows everyone's minds and we lea…

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The Christmas Tree (1991) 1:12:45

12d ago1:12:45

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Is this the worst animated holiday special of all time? Paul, Jason, and June brave the longest 43 minutes of their lives to find out! This week we're talkin' 1991's The Christmas Tree, a direct-to-video holiday cartoon about an orphanage owner with a gambling problem and a tree named Mrs. Hopewell. They discuss the bizarre narration, the kids who …

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Abigail Munn - Circus Bella - Director & Ringmaster 20:24

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San Francisco’s Circus Bella presents STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Francisco https://www.circusbella.org/bigtop _________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and produ…

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The Hidden Cost of Financial Control: Why Successful Women Still Feel Broke with Lisa Chastain 48:51

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You've done everything right. The degree, the career, the salary that finally exceeds what your parents made. You're checking all the boxes. But if you're honest, you still feel broke. Not because your bank account is empty, but because you never feel safe with money. You're controlling, budgeting, tracking every dollar, and somehow it still doesn'…

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets w/ Jessica St. Clair & Doug Benson (HDTGM Matinee) 1:13:25

15d ago1:13:25

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Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies) joins Paul, Jason and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 2017 sci-fi flick Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. LIVE from the Theatre at Ace Hotel for Pee Cast Blast ’17, they cover everything from Rihanna as Bubble, to a shapeshifting alien entertainer, to the movie resetting itself every 15 minu…

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Last Looks: My Boyfriend's Back 44:55

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Emergency Geek Sqwad episode! That's right, Jason & Paul welcome our Gen-Z intern Quinn to tackle the Geek Sqwad representation on the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on My Boyfriend's Back and shares a bonus deleted scene from the episode. And as always, at the end of the show we ann…

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When Being Strong and Capable Becomes Your Prison: Learning to Soften Without Losing Your Edge with Manja Horner 53:25

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What if your greatest strength is actually your prison? What if the capability everyone admires, the drive that built your success, the resilience that got you through everything, is the very thing keeping you exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to let anything be easy? Manja Horner learned early that she couldn't be a bother. With an older sister b…

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Diana: The Musical LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) 1:08:26

22d ago1:08:26

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Imagine a very creative sixth grader decided to do a musical book report on Princess Diana and you get the 2021 film, Diana: The Musical. LIVE from Largo in Los Angeles, Paul declares his love of the film’s stage design and gives us a taste of his British accent which is completely chuffed now, innit bruv? June schools Paul and Jason on the history…

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My Boyfriend's Back LIVE! 1:17:29

26d ago1:17:29

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Brace yourselves, 'cause Paul, June, and Jason are covering the "choice" 1993 teen horror rom-com My Boyfriend's Back starring Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, and Matthew Fox. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman's brilliantly unhinged performance, how Johnny Dingle is a straight up creepo, if Missy is horny for dead bodies, and s…

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The Hidden Cost of Watching Your Mom Overwork with Emma Jory 39:17

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You're over-giving because you're terrified no one will see your value. You know you're doing it. You're even aware it's exhausting you. But awareness without understanding why you do it? That just fuels the shame cycle. Emma came to this coaching session with a question about imposter syndrome. Twenty-five years of teaching, consistently getting g…

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Miami Connection LIVE! w/ Chris Geere (HDTGM Matinee) 1:18:11

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Actor Chris Geere (You're The Worst) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1987 martial arts film Miami Connection. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the music band of ninjas, the connection to Miami, orphan beach, and so much more. (Ep. #171 Originally Released 09/15/2017) • Our holiday virtual livestream is on De…

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Last Looks: John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars w/ Ed Brubaker 1:08:30

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Legendary graphic novel writer and TV showrunner Ed Brubaker joins Paul & Jason to continue breaking down Ghosts of Mars, share his experience adapting Criminal into a new Amazon TV series, discuss writing his own Parker story along with giving thoughts on Shane Black's Parker adaptation, Play Dirty, and so much more. But first, Paul answers all yo…

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The Cost of Playing Small: What Happens When Making Things Look Perfect Keeps You From Being Real with Sarah Albritton 1:01:39

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You've built something impressive. From the outside, it all looks good. But if you're honest with yourself, you've been playing small. Making things look perfect so no one sees the truth underneath. Smiling through the exhaustion. Saying "I'm just" when someone recognizes your power. Shrinking yourself so others feel comfortable. Today's guest know…

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In Memory of Avaryl Halley (Shadow in the Cloud Matinee) 1:21:59

1M ago1:21:59

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It's with a broken heart that we share that our beloved Movie-Picking Producer, the incomparable Avaryl Halley, passed away last week after a year and a half long battle with breast cancer. Avaryl was a kind, funny, and talented soul who was responsible for so much of what everyone loves about HDTGM. In today's episode, Paul pays tribute to Avaryl …

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John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars LIVE! w/ Nick Kroll 1:16:38

1M ago1:16:38

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A movie with flashbacks within flashbacks within flashbacks?! HDTGM all-star Nick Kroll returns to help Paul, Jason, & our space expert June Diane Raphael break down the 2001 sci-fi horror film John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, & a pre-bald Jason Statham. LIVE from Largo in L.A. they discuss the oxygen goggles, …

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Hormone Health and The Truth About Self-Leadership 47:50

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Hormones can change how you feel, but they don't change who you are. And no prescription can fix a life built on burnout and self-abandonment. In this episode, I'm getting real about what's happening in my own body right now, hormones out of whack again, depression, anxiety, fatigue, memory loss, and a complete loss of zest for life. My get-up and …

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Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter 22:11

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Laurie Roldan makes her Feinstein’s at The Nikko debut with her signature cabaret concert, A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter. Join Laurie for a milestone performance as she celebrates a milestone birthday on stage at one of the West Coast’s most iconic cabaret venues. With a live band and special guest vocalists, Laurie blends the timele…

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Chopping Mall LIVE! w/ Mary Holland (HDTGM Matinee) 1:12:06

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Mary Holland (Ghosts, Happiest Season) joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the 1986 sci-fi horror film Chopping Mall. LIVE from Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, they talk about the slow-moving robots protecting the house of almonds, janitor bullies, the “furniture storgy,” and so much more. (Ep. #167 Originally Released 07/21/2017) • Our hol…

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Last Looks: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan w/ Adam Pally 1:01:06

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HDTGM all-star Adam Pally (Sonic the Hedgehog) joins Jason & Paul to chat all about starting out in the comedy scene, Adam's new HBO special An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally, and if he fared better than June on The Great American Baking Show. But first, Paul answers all your Corrections & Omissions on our Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes M…

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When The Fear of Not Being Enough Keeps You From Becoming Enough with Laurie-Ann Murabito 40:50

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You're afraid of not feeling good enough. Meanwhile, you wake up every day already feeling that way. So what exactly are you protecting yourself from? In this live coaching episode, I work with Laurie-Ann Murabito, a successful speaking coach who's built a beautiful business but came to me feeling stuck. Not confident enough. Not getting the engage…

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Sleepaway Camp w/ Zack Pearlman (HDTGM Matinee) 1:06:13

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This week, Paul, Jason, and June, welcome Zack Pearlman to discuss the 1983 film, Sleepaway Camp. The crew tries their hardest to figure out this movie, from the who's-who of it all to trying to make sense of the geography and economics of the camp, to Robert Earl Jones (father to James Earl Jones) appearance in this film. (Ep. #48 Originally Relea…

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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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Light your long candles and set your trash cans on fire, because this week, Paul, June, and Jason are breaking down the 1989 movie, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. The crew questions if the title of this movie was inspired by the Muppets, ponder the mythology of Jason, and discuss the importance of water safety. • Our holiday virt…

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When Imposter Syndrome Looks Like Strategy (And Why Your Partnerships Might Be Hiding Your Genius) with Andrea Janzen 56:37

2M ago56:37

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You tell yourself you're being strategic. That you're building collaborations, finding complementary skill sets, creating win-win partnerships. But what if the real reason you keep looking for someone else to do it with you is because you don't believe you're enough on your own? Andrea Janzen built a wildly successful leadership development company…

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Jason X LIVE! w/ Rob Huebel & Jenny Slate (HDTGM Matinee) 1:23:30

2M ago1:23:30

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HDTGM all-stars Rob Huebel (The Dark Web) and Jenny Slate (Big Mouth) join Paul and Jason to discuss the 2001 sci-fi slasher, Jason X. Recorded live from Largo in Los Angeles, they talk about a future where hockey has been outlawed, everyone wears velour belly shirts, and robot nipples can't stay in place. Plus, Rob regales us with a tale of a horr…

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Last Looks: Grizzly II: Revenge 52:20

2M ago52:20

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Margarat Qualley OUT and Rachel Sennott IN?? Paul covers all your Geek Sqwad takes! Plus, Jason and Paul pitch a Marlon Wayans movie during their Just Chat and we find another connection between Jaws and Grizzly II when Paul responds to all your Corrections & Omissions on last week's episode. And as always, we announce next week's movie! JASON & PA…

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When Playing It Safe Almost Cost Her Everything (And the Breaking Point That Changed Her Life) with Tracy Goodwin 55:11

2M ago55:11

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What if the very thing you thought was keeping you safe was actually suffocating your soul? Tracy Goodwin had a gift she couldn't deny. She could hear things in people's voices that no one else could hear, seven layers of sound that revealed scars, wounds, and the real person buried beneath years of conditioning. But instead of stepping into that p…

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The Wicker Man w/ Jonah Ray (HDTGM Matinee) 46:02

2M ago46:02

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NO!NOT THE BEES! Jonah Ray (Mystery Science Theater 3000) is in the studio to deconstruct and celebrate the ridiculousness of the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Neil LaBute. We also get a call from Liam O’Donnell, one of the writers of Skyline, who defends his movie and offers an explanation of how it got made. …