Irreplaceable?Matt and John field a question they received from a listener about who’s replaceable and who isn’t, in terms of actors in a galaxy far, far away. Does animation show us the way? Is anyone too good to recast? Is Matt the Pope of the Church of Obi-Wan?HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Irreplaceable? Matt and John field a question they received from a listener about who’s replaceable and who isn’t, in terms of actors in a galaxy far, far away. Does animation show us the way? Is anyone too good to recast? Is Matt the Pope of the Church of Obi-Wan? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 248: Irreplaceable?

The Battle of Hogwarts.Harry still cannot find Ron and Hermione as the time has come, the final battle is about to begin. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-first chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss much different, organizing the defense, a voice over, Harry' perspective, the Grey Lady's story, Harry knows, Ron and Hermione, a fight for the diadem, Malfoy, an explosion and death.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Battle of Hogwarts. Harry still cannot find Ron and Hermione as the time has come, the final battle is about to begin. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-first chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss much different, organizing the defense, a voice over, Harry' perspective, the Grey Lady's story, Harry knows, Ron and Hermione, a fight for the diadem, Malfoy, an explosion and death. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Chapter 193: The Battle of Hogwarts

Lance and Mike discuss Ta-Nehisi Coates' Superman movie, Angel Manuel Soto's Blue Beetle movie, new Justice League footage, trailers for Army of the Dead and M.O.D.O.K., the title for the next Spider-Man movie, the Paramount+ presentation, including news on Halo, Star Trek: Prodigy, Frasier, Avatar, and The Twilight Zone, Netflix's The Terminator anime, Amazon's G.I. Joe series, and Steven Soderbergh's KIMI.

Coates on Superman, Paramount+ Presentation (NPN Mar 1)

Augustine Frizzell

Dallas and Lee dive into the two 'Euphoria' specials shot in lockdown focusing on the characters of Rue and Jules following the season one finale. We also preview an upcoming interview with actor, writer and director Augustine Frizzell who was the director of the pilot episode of 'Euphoria' as she takes us behind the scenes on bringing the show to life, casting, the visual style, working with Sam Levinson and the cast.

Dallas and Lee dive into the two 'Euphoria' specials shot in lockdown focusing on the characters of Rue and Jules following the season one finale. We also preview an upcoming interview with actor, writer and director Augustine Frizzell who was the director of the pilot episode of 'Euphoria' as she takes us behind the scenes on bringing the show to life, casting, the visual style, working with Sam Levinson and the cast.

103 - Euphoria Specials & Augustine Frizzell Interview

This week we wrap up The Necromancer, and boy is this episode a doozy. We have a lot of suspense with the hook-handed man, and some awesome discussion about Machiavelli’s humanity. Most importantly, Josh learns fire magic and gets lured away by Dee. After a big battle and when given the choice, Josh turns his back on Sophie and leaves her in favor of Dee and Dare. Obviously, we have a lot of thought about that.Next week we will be reading chapters 1-28 of book 5 in the series, The Warlock.

This week we wrap up The Necromancer, and boy is this episode a doozy. We have a lot of suspense with the hook-handed man, and some awesome discussion about Machiavelli’s humanity. Most importantly, Josh learns fire magic and gets lured away by Dee. After a big battle and when given the choice, Josh turns his back on Sophie and leaves her in favor of Dee and Dare. Obviously, we have a lot of thought about that. Next week we will be reading chapters 1-28 of book 5 in the series, The Warlock.

Episode 20 - The Necromancer: Chapters 34-66

🔥THE FIRE RISES!🔥Houselights is here to discuss the ending to the greatest superhero trilogy of all time "The Dark Knight Rises!"In this hotly contested film, but beloved by many, we dissect what worked, what didn't, and what needed to be streamlined.How do you view Nolan's TDKR nine years later?

🔥THE FIRE RISES!🔥 Houselights is here to discuss the ending to the greatest superhero trilogy of all time "The Dark Knight Rises!" In this hotly contested film, but beloved by many, we dissect what worked, what didn't, and what needed to be streamlined. How do you view Nolan's TDKR nine years later?

House of Nolan - 23 - The Dark Knight Rises

Speed Racers.John and Matt explore one of the overlooked aspects of the cool ship designs in Star Wars and share their favorite land vehicles. Did yours make the cut?HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Speed Racers. John and Matt explore one of the overlooked aspects of the cool ship designs in Star Wars and share their favorite land vehicles. Did yours make the cut? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 247: Speed Racers

Series Four - The Tennant EraFirst Time Who Watcher Charlynn Schmiedt once again joins to talk about her new experiences watching "old" Who. This time it's series four - which can be defined in a few ways; we discuss the episodes from "Partners in Crime" to "The Next Doctor" special. There's new(ish) companion Donna Noble, the re-appearances of Rose Tyler and Martha Jones, and an epic reunion of all companions and Dalek enemies at the end. What did Char think of the Tenth Doctor's final full series? Is she ready to say goodbye? And what did she think of Donna's exit from traveling on the TARDIS? Let us know your favorite episode from this series of Who.

Series Four - The Tennant Era First Time Who Watcher Charlynn Schmiedt once again joins to talk about her new experiences watching "old" Who. This time it's series four - which can be defined in a few ways; we discuss the episodes from "Partners in Crime" to "The Next Doctor" special. There's new(ish) companion Donna Noble, the re-appearances of Rose Tyler and Martha Jones, and an epic reunion of all companions and Dalek enemies at the end. What did Char think of the Tenth Doctor's final full series? Is she ready to say goodbye? And what did she think of Donna's exit from traveling on the TARDIS? Let us know your favorite episode from this series of Who.

The Temp Companion

Lisa Klink

Lee is joined by Star Trek writer Lisa Klink who wrote an episode for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine before having the opportunity to move to Star Trek: Voyager where she worked on seasons two, three and four writing some fan favourite episodes and being involved in writing rooms working under Michael Piller and then Jeri Taylor.Lisa takes us behind the scenes on working on Star Trek and the opportunities and challenges that came along with it, the changes she experienced working on the show, the legacy of Star Trek: Voyager and her career since inside and out of the industry.

Lee is joined by Star Trek writer Lisa Klink who wrote an episode for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine before having the opportunity to move to Star Trek: Voyager where she worked on seasons two, three and four writing some fan favourite episodes and being involved in writing rooms working under Michael Piller and then Jeri Taylor. Lisa takes us behind the scenes on working on Star Trek and the opportunities and challenges that came along with it, the changes she experienced working on the show, the legacy of Star Trek: Voyager and her career since inside and out of the industry.

262 - Star Trek's Lisa Klink Interview

Dallas and Lee review the latest acclaimed movie from A24, 'Minari' starring Steven Yeun. It’s the 1980s, and David, a seven-year-old Korean American boy, is faced with new surroundings and a different way of life when his father, Jacob, moves their family from the West Coast to rural Arkansas. His mother, Monica, is aghast that they live in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere, and naughty little David and his sister are bored and aimless. When his equally mischievous grandmother arrives from Korea to live with them, her unfamiliar ways arouse David’s curiosity. Meanwhile, Jacob, hell-bent on creating a farm on untapped soil, throws their finances, his marriage, and the stability of the family into jeopardy.

Dallas and Lee review the latest acclaimed movie from A24, 'Minari' starring Steven Yeun. It’s the 1980s, and David, a seven-year-old Korean American boy, is faced with new surroundings and a different way of life when his father, Jacob, moves their family from the West Coast to rural Arkansas. His mother, Monica, is aghast that they live in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere, and naughty little David and his sister are bored and aimless. When his equally mischievous grandmother arrives from Korea to live with them, her unfamiliar ways arouse David’s curiosity. Meanwhile, Jacob, hell-bent on creating a farm on untapped soil, throws their finances, his marriage, and the stability of the family into jeopardy.

102 - Minari

A collection of podcasts and shows dedicated to giving you quality entertainment in all things nerd, geek, and everything in-between.

Mike and Lance discuss the Superman '78 and Batman '89 comic series, Sasha Calle as Supergirl in The Flash movie, the rumor of Emilia Clarke in Aquaman 2, the Wondergirl TV series not moving forward, J.J. Abrams' Constantine HBO Max series reboot, Patrick Stewart's MCU discussions, the Cruella trailer, Tim Burton's Wednesday Netflix series, Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake, and the WGA nominations.

Batman '89, Supergirl in The Flash

Diving into the second half of the series, we have a reading that basically recalibrates the story and tone for the second half of the series. Machiavelli and Dee revel in their failures but already develop plans to protect themselves. We meet Scatty’s twin sister and get lots of Josh suspicion. So clearly we have a lot to say. Francis is on the chase trying to find Joan, and Perenelle and Nicholas basically lay down the law for the rest of the series.Next week we will be reading chapters 34-66 of book 4 in the series, The Necromancer.

Diving into the second half of the series, we have a reading that basically recalibrates the story and tone for the second half of the series. Machiavelli and Dee revel in their failures but already develop plans to protect themselves. We meet Scatty’s twin sister and get lots of Josh suspicion. So clearly we have a lot to say. Francis is on the chase trying to find Joan, and Perenelle and Nicholas basically lay down the law for the rest of the series. Next week we will be reading chapters 34-66 of book 4 in the series, The Necromancer.

Episode 19 - The Necromancer: Chapters 1-33

Is It Really That Bad? Edition - "The Savage Curtain"The trio continues their mission of debunking ... or confirming ... fan-held opinions of "bad" Star Trek episodes. But what happens when their experiment goes awry and one co-host watches the wrong episode? The other two co-hosts must then explain the episode -- will it make it better or worse? Come find out when we tackle the near-final episode of The Original Series. With a floating Space Lincoln, rock monsters, and (another?) fight of good vs. evil - is this episode really that bad?

Is It Really That Bad? Edition - "The Savage Curtain" The trio continues their mission of debunking ... or confirming ... fan-held opinions of "bad" Star Trek episodes. But what happens when their experiment goes awry and one co-host watches the wrong episode? The other two co-hosts must then explain the episode -- will it make it better or worse? Come find out when we tackle the near-final episode of The Original Series. With a floating Space Lincoln, rock monsters, and (another?) fight of good vs. evil - is this episode really that bad?

206 - Colonel Green 5th Grade Report

BWAAAAAM!!!!!"Inception" barrels in this week just like a train at an intersection. With DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's only collaboration to date, your Houselights hosts dissect what's real, what isn't, and what's good.

BWAAAAAM!!!!! "Inception" barrels in this week just like a train at an intersection. With DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's only collaboration to date, your Houselights hosts dissect what's real, what isn't, and what's good.

House of Nolan - 22 - Inception

Dallas and Lee welcome film critic Laura Potier as they share their top 5 Netflix Original movies and review their latest film, Malcolm &amp; Marie starring Zendaya and John David Washington from writer/director Sam Levinson. The film shot in lockdown sees a director and his girlfriend's relationship tested after they return home from his movie premiere and await critics' responses.

261 - 'Malcolm & Marie' and The Best Netflix Originals

Severus Snape

The Sacking of Severus Snape.It is a good thing that Harry took Luna with him to the Ravenclaw tower because otherwise he'd have been captured quite quickly. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirtieth  chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss Luna to the rescue, McGonagall is the best, under Dumbledore's orders, a fight with Snape, occlumency, the Slytherins, defending the castle, old friends arrive, Percy comes to his senses and Voldemort arrives.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Sacking of Severus Snape. It is a good thing that Harry took Luna with him to the Ravenclaw tower because otherwise he'd have been captured quite quickly. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirtieth chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss Luna to the rescue, McGonagall is the best, under Dumbledore's orders, a fight with Snape, occlumency, the Slytherins, defending the castle, old friends arrive, Percy comes to his senses and Voldemort arrives. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Chapter 192: The Sacking of Severus Snape

Lee Hutchison is joined by actor Ximena Lamadrid to discuss her role in Sofia Coppola's second feature for A24, On The Rocks.Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, Laura (Rashida Jones) teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father Felix (Bill Murray) to tail her husband to Mexico where they come into contact with Mandy played by Ximena.

Lee Hutchison is joined by actor Ximena Lamadrid to discuss her role in Sofia Coppola's second feature for A24, On The Rocks. Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, Laura (Rashida Jones) teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father Felix (Bill Murray) to tail her husband to Mexico where they come into contact with Mandy played by Ximena.

101 - Ximena 'On The Rocks' Lamadrid Interview

Lance Laster and Mike Schindler discuss the Without Remorse release date, new trailers for F9: Fast &amp; Furious, Old, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Zack Snyder's Justice League, Charisma Carpenter's allegations against Joss Whedon, Gina Carano's removal from Star Wars and her new film at The Daily Wire, Judd Apatow's The Bubble, Sandra Bullock and Brad Pitt in Bullet Train, Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge in a Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith TV series, The 4400 reboot, new HBO Max cartoons including Clone High, Velma and Cover, DC's delayed relaunch of Milestone, Will Eubank's Paranormal Activity movie, and Adam Wingard's Face/Off sequel.

Justice League Trailer, Carano Out of Star Wars (NPN Feb 15)

We wrap up Perenelle’s book with her being an absolute boss. We spend a good portion of this episode just raving about her intellect and powers. Sophie and Josh learn water magic, and while we don’t lay into Josh as much as usual, we definitely have some words for him. Our cast of characters seems to grow and they get increasingly more spread out, but at least we do have a return of Scatty. Both Dee and Machiavelli have failed in their missions, so we are on the look-out for their punishments and how they will respond.Next week we will be reading chapters 1-33 of book 4 in the series, The Necromancer.

We wrap up Perenelle’s book with her being an absolute boss. We spend a good portion of this episode just raving about her intellect and powers. Sophie and Josh learn water magic, and while we don’t lay into Josh as much as usual, we definitely have some words for him. Our cast of characters seems to grow and they get increasingly more spread out, but at least we do have a return of Scatty. Both Dee and Machiavelli have failed in their missions, so we are on the look-out for their punishments and how they will respond. Next week we will be reading chapters 1-33 of book 4 in the series, The Necromancer.

Episode 18 - The Sorceress: Chapters 36-70

Missing Frames has reached its 100th EPISODE. Shawn Eastridge and Brad Gullickson celebrate with some of their favorite memories of the amazing conversations, the incredible guests, the filmmaker interviews, etc. that led to this major milestone in the history of podcasting. And what better film to celebrate a film lovers podcast than Giuseppe Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso. Shawn has never seen this beloved classic and it’s been nearly two decades since Brad’s first and only viewing. Will this love letter to cinema live up to its esteemed reputation? Also be sure to check out Brad's other great podcasts and his work with Film School Rejects: - Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast- In the Mouth of Dorkness- Rest.In.Pictures with Aaron PrescottHOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad Gullickson

Missing Frames has reached its 100th EPISODE. Shawn Eastridge and Brad Gullickson celebrate with some of their favorite memories of the amazing conversations, the incredible guests, the filmmaker interviews, etc. that led to this major milestone in the history of podcasting. And what better film to celebrate a film lovers podcast than Giuseppe Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso. Shawn has never seen this beloved classic and it’s been nearly two decades since Brad’s first and only viewing. Will this love letter to cinema live up to its esteemed reputation? Also be sure to check out Brad's other great podcasts and his work with Film School Rejects: - Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast - In the Mouth of Dorkness - Rest.In.Pictures with Aaron Prescott HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson

Episode 100 - Cinema Paradiso

I love all the shows the Nerd Party has to offer. Keep up the good work and keep podcasting.

Great podcast

Seriously, anything nerd related you could want is on this podcast. I&#39;ve been a fan of a lot of these hosts from listening to their various Star Trek podcasts. Now they continue all the great, fun loving, insightful, and generally geektastic repartee with this new network.

The Schwartz is storing with this one.

The Nerd Party - Master Feed

Shawn celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's sci-fi/horror classic Alien with returning guest TC Padgett, who has never seen the film before. They discuss whether or not it lived up to TC's expectations and the major differences between this and James Cameron's equally amazing (for completely different reasons) sequel Aliens.HOSTSShawn EastridgeTC Padgett

Shawn celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's sci-fi/horror classic Alien with returning guest TC Padgett, who has never seen the film before. They discuss whether or not it lived up to TC's expectations and the major differences between this and James Cameron's equally amazing (for completely different reasons) sequel Aliens. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge TC Padgett

Episode 66 - Alien

The Age of the Mandalorian.John and Matt explore the intricate world building of the Mandalorians, and how it’s evolved from the Age of Republic during the Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Age of Rebellion during Star Wars Rebels, to what can now be called...The Age of The Mandalorian!HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Age of the Mandalorian. John and Matt explore the intricate world building of the Mandalorians, and how it’s evolved from the Age of Republic during the Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Age of Rebellion during Star Wars Rebels, to what can now be called...The Age of The Mandalorian! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 189: The Age of the Mandalorian

Seventh Doctor JulyWith the end of the seventh month, it's time to focus on the Sylvester McCoy era of Doctor Who! Jessica and Phillip review Richard Carrier's YouTube documentary on the closing of the classic era and this Doctor's end in the 1990s television movie. They look at Mel vs. Ace, which Hogwarts house this Doctor belongs to, and what makes him Jessica's favorite classic Doctor. What's your favorite Seventh Doctor story?In their look into the TARDIS library, Phillip reviews the Doctor Who book "A History of Human kind: The Doctor's OFFICIAL Guide."

Seventh Doctor July With the end of the seventh month, it's time to focus on the Sylvester McCoy era of Doctor Who! Jessica and Phillip review Richard Carrier's YouTube documentary on the closing of the classic era and this Doctor's end in the 1990s television movie. They look at Mel vs. Ace, which Hogwarts house this Doctor belongs to, and what makes him Jessica's favorite classic Doctor. What's your favorite Seventh Doctor story? In their look into the TARDIS library, Phillip reviews the Doctor Who book "A History of Human kind: The Doctor's OFFICIAL Guide."

Episode 78 - You Can't Blame Him

Lee Hutchison speaks with the talent behind Star Trek: Picard on the red carpet at the European premiere. Lee speaks with returning fan favourites Jeri Ryan and Jonathan Del Arco, new stars Michelle Hurd and Isa Briones, writers and co-creators Michael Chabon and Kristen Beyer and Star Trek: Discovery star Jason Isaacs.

204 - Star Trek: Picard European Premiere Interviews

Once Upon a Tim in Hollywood ReviewWe are big Tarantino fans here at Nerd Nuptial but that doesn't mean we're fans of everything he's ever done. "Classic" Tarantino is a mainstay in our household. So when we were walking into the theater for this one, we were hoping for a return to form. Thankfully, we got that and a whole lot more.We start the episode with Fleabag and Stranger Things 3. What did you think of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

Once Upon a Tim in Hollywood Review We are big Tarantino fans here at Nerd Nuptial but that doesn't mean we're fans of everything he's ever done. "Classic" Tarantino is a mainstay in our household. So when we were walking into the theater for this one, we were hoping for a return to form. Thankfully, we got that and a whole lot more. We start the episode with Fleabag and Stranger Things 3. What did you think of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

Episode 133 - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Ari Aster

Before Hereditary and Midsommar, writer/director Ari Aster was producing short films. Lee and Dallas dive into those shorts and review each one and how they would inform his future features.https://ari-aster.squarespace.com/  To watch Beau, C'est la vie, The Strange Things About The Johnsons, Basically and Munchausen, https://www.avclub.com/hooked-on-hereditary-s-spooky-power-check-out-director-1826571644 The Turtle's Head

Before Hereditary and Midsommar, writer/director Ari Aster was producing short films. Lee and Dallas dive into those shorts and review each one and how they would inform his future features. <a href="https://ari-aster.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ari-aster.squarespace.com/</a> To watch Beau, C'est la vie, The Strange Things About The Johnsons, Basically and Munchausen, <a href="https://www.avclub.com/hooked-on-hereditary-s-spooky-power-check-out-director-1826571644" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.avclub.com/hooked-on-hereditary-s-spooky-power-check-out-director-1826571644</a> The Turtle's Head

180 - Ari Aster's Short Films

Space Vessel "Deaths"In Star Trek, we mourn the loss of many characters - including those many starships that were sacrificed for the great good. Or were just destroyed by a lucky shot. The trio look at each of the ship "deaths" in all of the Star Trek live action series, and whether they were meaningful or just a cool explosion.Which is your most memorable "ship death"?

Space Vessel "Deaths" In Star Trek, we mourn the loss of many characters - including those many starships that were sacrificed for the great good. Or were just destroyed by a lucky shot. The trio look at each of the ship "deaths" in all of the Star Trek live action series, and whether they were meaningful or just a cool explosion. Which is your most memorable "ship death"?

134 - Zero Zero Zero Destruct Zero

Mike and John revsisit the week in 1994 that saw the John Grisham craze continue with The Client, Disney resurrect Lassie, the BBC release a Message Movie called Just Like a Woman, and Rob Reiner's North...a movie that Roger Ebert hated so much he titled a book with a quote about how much he hated it.

John vs North

Lefty Brown

Lee speaks with Jared Moshe, the writer/director of A24 western, The Ballad of Lefty Brown starring Bull Pullman in the titular role. Jared discusses his early career as a producer before transitioning to writer-director with his first Western, Dead Man's Burden. The Ballad of Lefty Brown followed and after its premiere at South By South West, A24 acquired the rights to the film. Jared tells us what it was like to hear A24 was interested in his film, how their marketing team work on a film and what their reputation is like from a filmmakers point of view.

Lee speaks with Jared Moshe, the writer/director of A24 western, The Ballad of Lefty Brown starring Bull Pullman in the titular role. Jared discusses his early career as a producer before transitioning to writer-director with his first Western, Dead Man's Burden. The Ballad of Lefty Brown followed and after its premiere at South By South West, A24 acquired the rights to the film. Jared tells us what it was like to hear A24 was interested in his film, how their marketing team work on a film and what their reputation is like from a filmmakers point of view.

22 - Jared 'The Ballad of Lefty Brown' Moshe Interview

In Focus: "Star Trek: Beyond"The trio tackles the third (and final?) installment in the Kelvin-verse film franchise - what is the verdict on "Star Trek: Beyond"? Kirk and company find themselves without a ship and stranded on a planet (much like this podcast!). How does this Justin Lin-directed feature compare to its two previous installments? How do the character pairings work? And does it help your role when your write your own script? Let us know your thoughts (and beyond) on this less-talked about Trek film.

In Focus: "Star Trek: Beyond" The trio tackles the third (and final?) installment in the Kelvin-verse film franchise - what is the verdict on "Star Trek: Beyond"? Kirk and company find themselves without a ship and stranded on a planet (much like this podcast!). How does this Justin Lin-directed feature compare to its two previous installments? How do the character pairings work? And does it help your role when your write your own script? Let us know your thoughts (and beyond) on this less-talked about Trek film.

138 - Don't Break My House

First Time Doctoring - Series 1/Ninth DoctorJessica and Phillip are proud to convert people to becoming Whovians. One of those "convertees" is Char who just finished watching Christopher Eccelston's series of "Doctor Who." What does she think of the Ninth Doctor? What does Captain Jack do for her? What are her favorite episodes? What was it like meeting a Dalek for the first time? And how was it going thru her first regeneration? Join us for a new fan's reactions and let us know your favorite Ninth Doctor moment.In their look into the TARDIS library, the couple visit the Third Doctor serial "The Daemons." As they continue their first time watch of Jon Pertwee's turn as the Doctor, they talk about The Master being in ALL THE episodes, their enjoyment of Jo Grant, and how effective UNIT seems (or doesn't seem).

First Time Doctoring - Series 1/Ninth Doctor Jessica and Phillip are proud to convert people to becoming Whovians. One of those "convertees" is Char who just finished watching Christopher Eccelston's series of "Doctor Who." What does she think of the Ninth Doctor? What does Captain Jack do for her? What are her favorite episodes? What was it like meeting a Dalek for the first time? And how was it going thru her first regeneration? Join us for a new fan's reactions and let us know your favorite Ninth Doctor moment. In their look into the TARDIS library, the couple visit the Third Doctor serial "The Daemons." As they continue their first time watch of Jon Pertwee's turn as the Doctor, they talk about The Master being in ALL THE episodes, their enjoyment of Jo Grant, and how effective UNIT seems (or doesn't seem).

Episode 77 - Starting Again for the First Time

The Unbreakable Vow.The relationship between Ron and Hermione has become as frosty as the winter weather and it puts Harry in the awkward position of being in the middle of arguing friends. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fifteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss mistletoe and snogging, getting love potions, another clash, Luna's assessment, an invite, Harry's good character, an interesting conversation, famous guests, Hermione's bad date, Harry's potion brilliance, Malfoy and Snape.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Unbreakable Vow. The relationship between Ron and Hermione has become as frosty as the winter weather and it puts Harry in the awkward position of being in the middle of arguing friends. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the fifteenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss mistletoe and snogging, getting love potions, another clash, Luna's assessment, an invite, Harry's good character, an interesting conversation, famous guests, Hermione's bad date, Harry's potion brilliance, Malfoy and Snape. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Chapter 147: The Unbreakable Vow

Our honest and hyped reactions to the Star Trek: Picard trailerWe started out the episode thinking this would just be an intro topic but it ended up filling the entire episode. This week we ponder the ramifications of this type of show as well as the possibilities of directions that show as well as the character of Picard could take.20 years is a long time and the world, as well as our former Captain, is very different. What do you hope to see in this upcoming show?

Our honest and hyped reactions to the Star Trek: Picard trailer We started out the episode thinking this would just be an intro topic but it ended up filling the entire episode. This week we ponder the ramifications of this type of show as well as the possibilities of directions that show as well as the character of Picard could take. 20 years is a long time and the world, as well as our former Captain, is very different. What do you hope to see in this upcoming show?

Punch It 120 - The Picard Trailer

Lee is joined by Valeriia Karaman to discuss her unforgettable performance as the Mermaid in Robert Egger's The Lighthouse. Valeriia shares with us how she was discovered for and won the role of the Mermaid, the process behind preparing for shooting, working on the set of The Lighthouse, working with Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson,  the imagery and reaction to the character of the Mermaid, and much more.

Lee is joined by Valeriia Karaman to discuss her unforgettable performance as the Mermaid in Robert Egger's The Lighthouse. Valeriia shares with us how she was discovered for and won the role of the Mermaid, the process behind preparing for shooting, working on the set of The Lighthouse, working with Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the imagery and reaction to the character of the Mermaid, and much more.

48 - Valeriia 'The Lighthouse' Karaman Interview

Star Trek: Voyager at 25"Star Trek: Picard" is the newest entry into the Trek franchise in 2020 - and this year also marks the 25th anniversary of "Star Trek: Voyager." The seven year saga arrived on the air waves on January 16, 1995 and introduced us to characters that we would long remember. The trio talks about their favorite characters, episodes, and moments that would ensure "Voyager" would remain a permanent part of the Trek legacy. As Seven continues her journey on "Picard," what other "Voyager" characters will continue to live on the screen?

Star Trek: Voyager at 25 "Star Trek: Picard" is the newest entry into the Trek franchise in 2020 - and this year also marks the 25th anniversary of "Star Trek: Voyager." The seven year saga arrived on the air waves on January 16, 1995 and introduced us to characters that we would long remember. The trio talks about their favorite characters, episodes, and moments that would ensure "Voyager" would remain a permanent part of the Trek legacy. As Seven continues her journey on "Picard," what other "Voyager" characters will continue to live on the screen?

156 - Star Trek: Janeway

Lee and Dallas review the latest Noah Baumbach movie Marriage Story which lands on Netflix this Friday and look at their favourite films from Baumbach and frequent collaborator Greta Gerwig.

197 - Marriage Story and The Best of Gerwig and Baumbach

Christopher Nolan

Later in 2020 the latest film from Christopher Nolan is released, TENET and to celebrate Dallas and Lee will work their way through Nolan's filmography.  In this episode, we discuss The Prestige and The Dark Knight.

225 - Christopher Nolan Retrospective: The Prestige & The Dark Knight

The Phoenix Lament.Harry is stunned, sitting next to Dumbledore's lifeless body when the hand of a trusted friend urges him to get up and follow them to the hospital. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-ninth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss the journey to the infirmary, Bill's bite, telling everyone about Dumbledore, the lament, the Snape question, pulling things together, a chunk of love, Tonks and Lupin, talking to McGonagall, good leadership, not a real Horcrux and the beginning stages of grief.  HostsAndrea Coffman and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @JoinNerdPartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdpartyEmail: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Phoenix Lament. Harry is stunned, sitting next to Dumbledore's lifeless body when the hand of a trusted friend urges him to get up and follow them to the hospital. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the twenty-ninth chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We discuss the journey to the infirmary, Bill's bite, telling everyone about Dumbledore, the lament, the Snape question, pulling things together, a chunk of love, Tonks and Lupin, talking to McGonagall, good leadership, not a real Horcrux and the beginning stages of grief. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty</a> Email: <a href="http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact</a> Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Chapter 161: The Phoenix Lament

Dallas and Lee turn their attention to Native Son and welcome Brianna Zigler to review Under The Silver Lake and the films composer Disasterpeace to take us behind the scenes of David Robert Mitchell's film. In A24 Hour News we discuss the Under the Skin tv series, the A24 auction and preview next weeks interview with Midsommar's Rebecka Johnston.Native Son stars Moonlight's Ashton Sanders as a young African-American man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.Under The Silver features Andrew Garfield, as the young and disenchanted Sam who meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who’s swimming in his building’s pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him into the murkiest depths of mystery, scandal and conspiracy.

Dallas and Lee turn their attention to Native Son and welcome Brianna Zigler to review Under The Silver Lake and the films composer Disasterpeace to take us behind the scenes of David Robert Mitchell's film. In A24 Hour News we discuss the Under the Skin tv series, the A24 auction and preview next weeks interview with Midsommar's Rebecka Johnston. Native Son stars Moonlight's Ashton Sanders as a young African-American man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever. Under The Silver features Andrew Garfield, as the young and disenchanted Sam who meets a mysterious and beautiful woman who’s swimming in his building’s pool one night. When she suddenly vanishes the next morning, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him into the murkiest depths of mystery, scandal and conspiracy.

63 - Native Son & Under The Silver Lake

Brannon Braga

Lee is joined by Brannon Braga to discuss his career as a writer, producer, show runner and director across the Star Trek franchise, 24, Cosmos, The Orville, Salem, Mission: Impossible  2 and much more.

219  - Brannon Braga Interview

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Mel Liu

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

Heavyweight

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

#12 Jesse

Not on any maps, a beautiful outdoor pavilion in the middle of nowhere. Listen to this episode to hear about one of the hosts experience being initiated into the secret club of kids who knew about it, and the story behind why Heyoon existed.

The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to take you there. Why?

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … Continue reading →

99% Invisible

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2013/07/02/83-heyoon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

83- Heyoon

Best Episodes: Interesting Stories & Things

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vox Conversations

Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Elizabeth Kolbert: We have locked in centuries of climate change

Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan delve deep on free speech for 3 hours! Somehow it gets more interesting through the episode, not less! Hear why often it's best to "be tolerant of the intolerable".
Canada tried to pass laws compelling people to use pronouns like zi and zur. Should you be compelled to call someone a certain pronoun? Jordan Peterson pushed back saying he had no problems using pronouns like zi and zur for people who have non-traditional genders, but that he had a problem being compelled by law to use certain pronouns. 
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Voltaire. 
We have gone from homosexuality being illegal in most of the west 60 years ago to same sex marriage being legal today. "Free speech is the master value because it is the value which allows us to update all other values." Sam Harris.

Free speech, only a small topic!

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos  100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

The Joe Rogan Experience

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos</a> 100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

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