Best The Unicorn Collective Podcasts (2025)

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104: Reading and language play in Sámi - Interview with Hanna-Máret Outakoski 47:57

4d ago47:57

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When we talk about language reclamation, we often think about oral traditions. But at this point, many Indigenous languages also have considerable written traditions, and engaging with writing as part of teaching these languages to children is important for all of the same reasons as we teach writing in majoritarian languages. In this episode, your…

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Heart & Hustle: Emotionally Charged Masterclass in Vintage Picking with Insider Tips 42:49

5d ago42:49

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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Low and Grow and Grow Again: Ambitions of a LatAm Neobank 23:09

12d ago23:09

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See women's rugby team USA's Alex Sedrick go the length of the field to tie Australia, leading to a conversion and America's first rugby medal in 100 years here. Find Joaquin and Ensemblex on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guest: Joaquin Dominguez Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of expe…

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Season 3 Toolkit Tips (Part One) 20:09

13d ago20:09

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What’s one thing you can do today to move your writing forward? In this bite-sized episode, guests from last season share actionable steps to stay empowered, productive, and creative. 🎭 Join Paul for the Almost The Birthday Party book launch and live reading – Thursday 5 June, 7:30PM at Calder Bookshop & Theatre, Waterloo. Includes a copy of the pl…

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'Thunderbolts' Goes Eternal Sunshine of the Marvel Mind + 'The Surfer', 'Another Simple Favor' Reviewed 47:32

13d ago47:32

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Thunderbolts brings the Emo into Marvel. Nic Cage brings the crazy (duh) to The Surfer. Another Simple Favor Asks For Too Much. Andrew and Shane break it all down in a power packed kickoff to Summer Movie Season!By Recent Activity

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Tom Hardy Brings the 'Havoc', Affleck Returns For 'The Accountant 2' + Dope Thief Season Finale Thoughts 42:27

18d ago42:27

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It's an action-packed episode as Andrew and Shane tackle all the hard-hitting action from director Gareth Evans' latest HAVOC, the much anticipated sequel THE ACCOUNTANT 2, and the season finale of Dope Thief on Apple TV+.By Recent Activity

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'Sinners' Sinks Its Teeth, 'The Last of Us' Leaves Us Reeling, + 'Daredevil: Born Again' Dips Into The Past 1:20:59

26d ago1:20:59

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It's another busy week for the boys as they cover Ryan Coogler's vampire period piece 'Sinners' before pivoting to TV for Episode 2 of 'The Last of Us' and the Season 1 Finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again'.By Recent Activity

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The Island of Misfit Loans: The Origin Story of LoanPro 43:55

26d ago43:55

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Find Rhett and Ensemblex on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guest: Rhett Roberts Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Rhett Roberts

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103: A hand-y guide to gesture 48:02

1M ago48:02

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Gestures: every known language has them, and there's a growing body of research on how they fit into communication. But academic literature can be hard to dig into on your own. So Lauren has spent the past 5 years diving into the gesture literature and boiling it down into a tight 147 page book. In this episode, your hosts Lauren Gawne and Gretchen…

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Vintage Store Day Creator Emma Lewis is on the Pod! Tariff Talk & Vintage Business in 2025 38:40

1M ago38:40

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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'THE LAST OF US' Returns! + 'THE AMATEUR', 'DROP', 'WARFARE' Reviewed 1:06:44

1M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

This week, Andrew and Shane discuss the Season 2 Premiere of The Last of Us on HBO before they knock out 5 movie reviews from their big weekend at the theater: The Amateur, Drop, Warfare, Minecraft, and The Ballad of Wallis Island.By Recent Activity

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Post-CinemaCon Hype Meter + Death of a Unicorn, A Working Man Reviewed 1:04:44

1M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Andrew and Shane revisit their Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 list after a barrage of new trailers were released following CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Plus, they tackle several reviews for March and April movies including: Death of a Unicorn, A Working Man, The Woman in the Yard, Borderline, and Novocaine.…

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Strategic and Steady Wins the Race: The Long and Lean Road for a LATAM Fintech 27:11

1M ago27:11

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Find Fer and Ensemblex on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guest: Fernando Gómez Arriola Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Fernando Gómez Arriola

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12 TV Shows Worth Watching Right Now ... For Better or For Worse 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Andrew and Shane put on a full scale TV barrage as they give their takes on 12 standout shows from the busy first quarter of 2025. Shows discussed: Reacher - Season 3 (6:55) Severance - Season 2 (18:45) The Residence - Season 1 (27:09) Paradise - Season 1 (32:18) Adolescence (38:15) School Spirits - Season 2 (46:05) Dope Thief - Season 1 (52:18) Th…

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Final Notice: The Modernization of Collections is Past Due 40:57

2M ago40:57

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Find Cody, J.D., and Ensemblex on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guests: Cody Owens & J.D. Rainey Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By J.D. Rainey, Cody Owens

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102: The science and fiction of Sapir-Whorf 51:19

2M ago51:19

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It's a fun science fiction trope: learn a mysterious alien language and acquire superpowers, just like if you'd been zapped by a cosmic ray or bitten by a radioactive spider. But what's the linguistics behind this idea found in books like Babel-17, Embassytown, or the movie Arrival? In this episode, your hosts Lauren Gawne and Gretchen McCulloch ge…

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I Love Lucy… Collectibles! Uncovering Memorabilia Magic with Peter Mamonis 49:55

2M ago49:55

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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BLACK BAG, MICKEY 17 Reviewed + The Collective Anger at Netflix's "The Electric State" 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Big time directors abound! Oscar Winning Directors in Steven Soderbergh and Bong Joon Ho along with MCU dynamos The Russo Brothers all dropped films in the past couple weeks and we have our reviews! We also discuss the extra stank lobbed at The Electric State and whether it was worthy of such hate. Films reviewed: Black Bag, Mickey 17, The Electric…

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31 Unicorns Later: The Journey of One of Fintech's Top VCs 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Find Ensemblex and Frank on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guests: Frank Rotman Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Frank Rotman

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"Daredevil: Born Again" Premiere Instant Reaction! 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen has been reborn on Disney+ after its original Netflix run ended back in 2018! Big fans of the original seasons, Andrew and Shane breakdown the premiere of the new series and compare and contrast the new show to it's previous run.By Recent Activity

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Oscars 2025 Instant Reactions! w/ The Duke of Bettingham David Long 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Immediately following Hollywood's Biggest Night, Andrew & special guest David Long aka The Duke of Bettingham get into everything about the 97th Academy Awards including Anora's historic wins, Conan O'Brien's hosting, Sandworms, and much, much more!By Recent Activity

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This Idea is Bananas! How Venture Studios Build Winners 22:15

3M ago22:15

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Find Ensemblex and Chloe on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guests: Chloe Zhu Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Ensemblex

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'THE MONKEY', 'THE GORGE' Reviewed + The Return of Reacher! 53:56

3M ago53:56

53:56

Andrew and Shane recap their wild weekends (Lou Ferrigno?!) including the new horror-comedy THE MONKEY, the Apple TV+ Original THE GORGE, the season premiere of REACHER, the SAG Awards, and much more.By Recent Activity

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101: Micro to macro - The levels of language 48:36

3M ago48:36

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When we first learn about nature, we generally start with the solid mid-sized animals: cats, dogs, elephants, tigers, horses, birds, turtles, and so on. Only later on do we zoom in and out from these charismatic megafauna to the tinier levels, like cells and bacteria, or the larger levels, like ecosystems and the water cycle. With language, words a…

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Expert Tips on Vintage Toy Collecting: Star Wars, PEZ & More! 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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Franchise Status Report: Captain America, MCU, Bridget Jones, Paddington, Cobra Kai/Karate Kid 1:15:50

3M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Andrew and Shane perform a wellness check for several franchises after they served up a new and possibly final installment over the weekend: Captain America-Brave New World, Bridget Jones-Mad About The Boy, Paddington in Peru, and the final episodes of Cobra Kai on Netflix.By Recent Activity

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90 Days to Impact: Moving Fast as a Fintech Leader 20:37

3M ago20:37

20:37

Find Ensemblex and Matt on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guests: Matt Potere Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Matt Potere

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5 Titles, 5 Burning Questions! 'Heart Eyes', 'Love Hurts', 'Apple Cider Vinegar', + More! 44:10

3M ago44:10

44:10

Andrew and Shane play 5 Burning Questions with the biggest titles of the week that was: HEART EYES, LOVE HURTS, KINDA PREGNANT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, THIS IS THE TOM GREEN DOCUMENTARYBy Recent Activity

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'Companion', 'Presence' Reviewed + Sundance At Home Report 51:35

3M ago51:35

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Andrew and Shane kick off the horror corridor with their reviews for Drew Hancock's Companion and Steven Soderbergh's Presence. Then, Andrew gives his report on his experience with the Sundance Film Festival at home and his take on The Brutalist ahead of the final Oscar push.By Recent Activity

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Most Anticipated 2025 Movies! + WOLF MAN, ONE OF THEM DAYS Reviewed 1:10:15

4M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

After our last 2 episodes covered our favorite entertainment of 2024, Andrew and Shane are moving into 2025 with their reviews of the weekend that was at the theater (Wolf Man, One of Them Days) before giving us their Most Anticipated Movies coming up for the rest of the year.By Recent Activity

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100: A hundred reasons to be enthusiastic about linguistics 41:16

4M ago41:16

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This is our hundredth episode that's enthusiastic about linguistics! To celebrate, we've put together 100 of our favourite fun facts about linguistics, featuring contributions from previous guests and Lingthusiasm team members, fan favourites that resonated with you from the previous 99 episodes, and new facts that haven't been on the show before b…

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Mastering Estate Sales: Vintage Jewelry and More with Estate Sales Expert Victor Ortega 41:35

4M ago41:35

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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OUR TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF 2024 + The Last Showgirl, The Damned Reviewed 50:59

4M ago50:59

50:59

After a quick movie check-in (The Last Showgirl, The Damned), Shane and Andrew run down their personal Top 5 TV Shows of 2024 lists along with a heavy dose of honorable mentions in this stacked year of great series.By Recent Activity

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THE 2024 MOVIE DRAFT! w/ Robert Stewart from Stew World Order 1:19:27

4M ago1:19:27

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Andrew, Shane, and special guest Robert Stewart (aka Stew from the Stew World Order podcast/SWO Productions) draft their favorite movies from this past year! Catch Stew on the socials @swoproductionsBy Recent Activity

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NOSFERATU, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Headline our Christmas Corridor Coverage! 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Come recap the 2024 Christmas Break with Andrew and Shane as they review the big theatrical releases (Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, Babygirl, The Fire Inside) and the streaming release of the Amy Adams film Nightbitch.By Recent Activity

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99: A politeness episode, if you please 56:05

5M ago56:05

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If it wouldn't be too much trouble, if you have a spare half hour, could we possibly suggest that you might enjoy listening to this episode on politeness? Or, if you'd prefer a less polite version, "Listen! Now!" In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne get enthusiastic about what politeness and rudeness are made up of at a l…

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Vintage Picking with guest Jennifer Verducci of Unicorn Dynasty Fashion Expert & Stylist 38:18

5M ago38:18

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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KRAVEN Never More + CARRY-ON, NO GOOD DEED Light Up The Netflix Weekend 58:29

5M ago58:29

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In this episode, Shane and Andrew say goodbye to the Sony Marvel Universe with their review of KRAVEN THE HUNTER. Then, they rundown the rest of the weekend that was in entertainment with their takes on CARRY-ON and NO GOOD DEED on Netflix while catching up on new to streaming releases like A DIFFERENT MAN, RED ONE, and more.…

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Six Pack of Reviews! Y2K, The Order, Werewolves + Streaming! 54:29

5M ago54:29

54:29

6 Movie Reviews, One Amazing Episode! OK it's really 7, but we covered Juror #2 last week too. Whatever. Movies Covered: Werewolves, Y2K, The Order, Kneecap, That Christmas, SubservienceBy Recent Activity

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Funding Update: Wrangling Data (and the zoo): Stories From a Repeat Founder 34:01

6M ago34:01

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Find Ensemblex, Gestalt, and Stephanie on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guests: Stephanie Hanson Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Stephanie Hanson

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WICKED! CHRISTMAS! CLINT EASTWOOD! It's A December Movie Kickoff! 1:08:46

6M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

It's the final stretch of the movie year as we jump into December, so Shane and Andrew get Christmas-y with 4 Streaming Holiday films after Andrew gives his notes on his experience with Wicked and Clint Eastwood's Juror #2.By Recent Activity

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GLADIATOR 2 Review + Awards Season Temperature Check 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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It's almost the end of the year which means Blockbusters, Awards Season Films, and Holiday Movies all collide and this episode is no different! Andrew and Shane discuss potential Oscar contenders like Gladiator 2, A Real Pain, Blitz, and The Piano Lesson before closing with Chris Evans and The Rock in Red One.…

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98: Helping computers decode sentences - Interview with Emily M. Bender 56:10

6M ago56:10

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When a human learns a new word, we're learning to attach that word to a set of concepts in the real world. When a computer "learns" a new word, it is creating some associations between that word and other words it has seen before, which can sometimes give it the appearance of understanding, but it doesn't have that real-world grounding, which can s…

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Master Picker Bill Argonza and the World of Mid-Century Modern - Sneak Peak at Coming Vintage Trends 42:11

6M ago42:11

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Bad Madge & Co. presents a monthly podcast titled Vintage Picking with Bad Madge. Join the Bad Madge crew as they embark on exciting hunts for vintage treasures on the Bad Madge Vintage Pickers Podcast. If you have a passion for vintage goods, tune in as this group of experienced mid-century and antique shoppers shares their captivating stories of …

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The Case for Cash Flow Underwriting 34:45

6M ago34:45

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Find Nikki and Ensemblex on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guest: Nikki Cross Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Nikki Cross

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"The Penguin" Finale, The Matt Reeves Batman Universe and Our 'Heretic' Review 48:37

6M ago48:37

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Andrew and Shane discuss the weekend that was with Shane's analysis of "The Penguin" finale and how it fits into the stop gap role between Matt Reeves' Batman movies before giving our opinions on Hugh Grant's latest, the psychological thriller HERETIC from A24.By Recent Activity

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What's Next for Bank Sponsorships? 22:40

6M ago22:40

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Find Brian and Ensemblex on LinkedIn. Hosted by: Shawn Budde Guest: Brian Enneking Produced by: Meagan LeBlanc Theme Music by: Brad Frank To learn more about Ensemblex, a team of experts who build and grow fintechs, click here.By Brian Enneking

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Halloween Horror Shows + Awards Season Contenders (And Pretenders) 58:00

7M ago58:00

58:00

From Spooky Season to Oscar Season, we move from October to November as Andrew and Shane cover the latest sci-fi/horror shows on Peacock (Teacup, Hysteria) before discussing some much anticipated Awards-centric films (Conclave, We Live In Time, Didi) and maybe a couple that may miss the cut (Here, Janet Planet).…

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VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Review + Kevin Smith's 4:30 MOVIE, Streaming Screams 45:28

7M ago45:28

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It's the last gasp of October! We have aliens, serial killers, supernatural entities, and horny teens as we take a look at Venom: The Last Dance, the latest Kevin Smith movie, and a couple streaming "horror" films maybe to avoid this Halloween night.By Recent Activity

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SMILE 2 Reviewed + ANORA, EMILIA PEREZ Headline Woodstock Film Festival Fun 1:04:26

7M ago1:04:26

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Andrew and Shane keep up the scary goodness of October with their review of SMILE 2 before getting into some streaming films and Andrew's trip to the Woodstock Film Festival headlined by 2 Oscar frontrunners in ANORA and EMILIA PEREZ.By Recent Activity

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