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The Last American VagabondTrump’s Leaked AI Government Plans, Trump Mobile & The Expected False Flag To Justify Iran WarWelcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (6/16/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.c...2025-06-174h 05

Have You Seen This?217 - Phase IVTim and Jen invite Alex Rancourt of the Saucer Cinema podcast to marvel at Saul Bass's disquieting sci-fi dreamscape, Phase IV!View the alternate ending that should have been the theatrical ending to Phase IV on YouTube.A couple of interesting side notes about the Oscar-winning faux documentary Alex mentioned, The Hellstrom Chronicle: it was conceived and executive produced by David L. Wolper, the TV stalwart who shepherded massively successful television miniseries like Roots and The Thorn Birds, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Additionally, Wal...2024-08-111h 26

Psychology of FreedomPodcast #190 - Jason Christoff - The Government Crime Syndicatealcohol will kill you 1000 different ways, slowly overtime, as it's designed to do - https://courses.jchristoff.com/blog/professor-that-proved-alcohol-is-the-world-s-most-dangerous-drug-fired-by-the-government To start this video from Max Igan - we see the defibrillators in the UK - https://odysee.com/@thecrowhouse:2/Ordo-Ab-Chao:7d?t=421 Everything about COVID was a fraud - no exceptions https://courses.jchristoff.com/blog/documentaries-that-prove-that-the-media-the-who-the-un-the-wef-and-all-governments-are-criminals-of-the-highest-order Dr Richard Day and Dr. Lawrence Dunegan - https://drrichardday.wordpress.com/audio/ David Icke reviewing Elon Musk and Alex Jones - https://davidicke.com/2024/01/05/whats-really-going-on-david-icke-dot-connector-videocast/ Article regarding the truth about...2024-03-1831 min

Have You Seen This?200 - DisclosureTim and Jen welcome Alex Rancourt of the Saucer Cinema podcast to discuss a concentrated version of the political correctness panic of the 90s, Disclosure.If for some reason you need to subject yourself to the gross-out video Alex dropped in the chat while we were recording, here you go: Michael Douglas eats an oyster. From 1995, this Vanity Fair article about Michael Douglas covers some of the production of Disclosure. Also highlighted are Douglas's personal struggles at the time, including a reconciliation with wife Diandra (who'd file for divorce later that year).2024-02-251h 37

Saucer CinemaYou Can’t Wake Up If You Don’t Fall Asleep - Asteroid City (2023) w/Aubrey Curtis and John FerrerHappy Holidays! On this final episode of 2023 I'm joined by Aubrey Curtis and frequent guest John Ferrer to talk about one of our favorite films of the year, Wes Anderson's Asteroid City. We touch on Anderson’s oft-misunderstood ouvre and continuing influence, navigate the film’s labyrinthine meta-commentary on the creative process, marvel at the ridiculously stacked cast, enjoy alien-themed hoedowns, and much more! 2023-12-112h 09

Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight PalsThe Tale of DraculaNeurotic closet-dweller Bram Stoker visits the campfire to tell his iconic vampire story. In Transylvania, hot twink Jon "Jonathan" Harker shacks up with a rich older man who wants to consume his bodily fluids. Meanwhile in England, notorious strumpet Lucy Westenra attempts to ensnare her innocent friend Mina into the dangerous and disgusting world of sex. A cautionary tale about the perils of horniness, as Bram attempts to prove once and for all that vampires are in no way sexy. Mary Shelley invites Anne Rice and Stephenie Meyer just to stir the pot. Content notes: swearing, raised v...2023-11-1436 min

Saucer CinemaRERUN: Alien AB-duction - Visitors of the Night (1995) w/Mandee of Fake Movies(Note: this is a “rerun” of a previous episode. For some reason a few podcast platforms won’t display the first couple episodes so I am re-uploading them again for newer listeners.) Our movie this week is the 1995 made-for-television film Visitors of the Night. Directed by Jorge Montesi, it stars Markie Post and Candace Cameron. Joining me to discuss this shockingly-not-a-Lifetime-movie offering is the ever-delightful Mandee from the podcast Fake Movies. 2023-11-1255 min

Saucer CinemaRERUN: I’m Cookin’ - Communion (1989) w/Erik Thybony(Note: this is a “rerun” of a previous episode. For some reason a few podcast platforms won’t display the first couple episodes so I am re-uploading them again for newer listeners.) Welcome to Saucer Cinema, the podcast about UFOs, aliens, and otherworldly phenomena in film, tv, and other media. For this inaugural episode I am joined by Erik Thybony of the podcast Illogical Contraption: Nights After Dark to discuss the 1989 film adaptation of Whitley Strieber’s alien abduction classic Communion, directed by Philippe Mora and starring Christopher Walken. We go into the allegedly...2023-11-1239 min

Saucer CinemaDeath Pancakes - Without Warning (1980) w/Bryan WhiteHappy Halloween! For this episode I am joined by Bryan White from the podcast Bring Me The Axe to talk about the 1980 sci-fi slasher flick Without Warning. We discuss the film's claim to fame as a precursor to 1987's Predator, the veritable rogues gallery of crusty character actors playing demented coots (Jack Palance, Martin Landau, Cameron Mitchell), b-movie gore, flying death pancakes and much, much more! 2023-10-311h 11

Saucer CinemaDrain Man - Super Mario Bros. (1993) w/John FerrerIt’s another super-sized episode this week! Veteran guest John Ferrer returns to talk about inter-dimensional high jinks, sentient fungi, dinosaur people and more in 1993’s video game adaptation Super Mario Bros. We also delve into the film’s unusual development and chaotic production as well a strange and somewhat tenuous connection to UFO lore (hey, we have to justify covering this one somehow!!) 2023-09-172h 46

Saucer CinemaThe Kattanaissance - Nope (2022) w/Eleanor RussellWe're back with a nice, long meaty episode! Eleanor Russell returns to talk about a film that embodies the Saucer Cinema ethos more than any other in recent memory: Jordan Peele's 2022 sci-fi/horror/satire Nope. We go into the film's examination of spectacle, showbiz history, and exploitation, its creative take on UFO mythology and iconography, and much, much more! 2023-08-242h 12

Saucer CinemaBat Boy’s Sweet Face - UFOria (1985) w/Jody Beth LaFosseFor this episode I'm joined by writer Jody Beth LaFosse to talk about John Binder's charming 1985 comedy UFOria, starring Cindy Williams, Fred Ward, and Harry Dean Stanton. We discuss the film's struggle to find a proper release, its subsequent rediscovery and championing by critics, the stacked all-star country western soundtrack that contributed to the film being unavailable on home video, the allure of the desert for filmmakers and would-be prophets alike, the American fusion of entertainment and religion, and more! 2023-03-2752 min

Saucer CinemaPiece of Space Cake - Alien Intruder (1993) w/John FerrerSeason 2 of Saucer Cinema begins now! Veteran guest John Ferrer returns to talk about the 1993 straight-to-video sci-fi thriller Alien Intruder, directed by Ricardo Jacques Gale and starring Billy Dee Willams and Tracy Scoggins. Virtual reality, laser jail, alien trickster babes, lunkheaded space cons, a surprising connection to a beloved 90's CBS family drama...there's lots to unpack here! We also take a deep dive into the wild filmography of PM Entertainment Group, the production company behind the film. 2023-02-271h 58

But first, Pivot.Episode 14: 4 most common fueling mistakes seen in endurance athletes with performance dietitian Alex LarsonIn this episode, Alex and I discuss common fueling mistakes made by endurance athletes as well as active individuals. Tune in to find out what's missing in your fueling strategy! Guest: Alex Larson Alex is a registered dietitian and performance dietitian that specializes in helping endurance athletes feel and perform at their best. Visit her website: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/ Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Instagram: @dani_the_rd Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition...2022-12-0348 min

Saucer CinemaKnowledge-ology - Hangar 18 (1980) w/Jen AlbrightSaucer Cinema’s Special Robert Vaughn Correspondent Jen Albright (of the podcast Have You Seen This?) returns once again to discuss the lethargic 1980 UFO cover-up thriller Hangar 18, directed by James L. Conway and starring Darren McGavin, Robert Vaughn, and Gary Collins. We touch upon the UFO lore that (loosely) inspired the movie, contemplate Darren McGavin’s eyebrows, explore alternate endings, appreciate alien font design and creepy robot voices, vibe with unexpectedly gnarly gore scenes, and more! (Note: somehow the Megadeth classic “Hangar 18” and its memorable video did not come up in conversation, which I consider a grave o...2022-10-141h 25

Saucer CinemaFreak 4 Frakes - Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction? (1995) w/Bitter Karella and WooslSaucer Cinema veteran (and recent Hugo Award nominee) Bitter Karella and newbie guest Woosl join me to dissect the infamous 1995 Fox TV special Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?, directed by Tom McGough and hosted by everybody's favorite Number One, Jonathan Frakes. We talk about the special’s dubious origins, media hoaxes and credulity, hugging celebrities, Klingon/goth kid encounters, unexpected trading card crossovers, Poppin' Fresh the Pilsbury Doughboy, and more! 2022-08-031h 39

Saucer CinemaAliens To Some, Demons To Others - Signs (2002) w/Parker BowmanPut on your tinfoil hats and swing away! Parker Bowman of the long-running podcast Junk Food Dinner joins me to talk about M. Night Shyamalan’s 2002 blockbuster Signs starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. We discuss the fascinating-if-checkered career trajectories of the movie’s director and controversial star, the power of quiet and minimalism in building suspense, aliens as metaphorical (and possibly literal) demons, downloading pre-release bootlegs in the early days of internet file sharing, and much, much more! 2022-06-241h 03

Saucer CinemaContact High - Liquid Sky (1982) w/André CallotSex! Drugs! Fashion! Alienation! More drugs! Tiny UFOS! This week's movie is the cult classic Liquid Sky from 1982, starring Anne Carlisle and directed by Slava Tsukerman. Joining me to talk about the film is André Callot, a professor of Film and Digital Media Arts at the University of New Mexico. 2022-06-021h 17

In-House OutliersThe Value of Non-Traditional Backgrounds with Liz Rancourt-SmithIn this episode, Alex interviews Liz Rancourt-Smith, Legal Operations Manager at Tilson Technology Management. Liz discusses early career lessons, the importance of making mistakes, and why she believes a non-traditional background has been her greatest asset.2022-04-1346 min

Saucer CinemaTaco Circus - Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) w/J.W. FriedmanThis week I am joined by J.W. Friedman of the podcast I Don't Even Own A Television to talk about the Chiodo Brothers' cult classic 1988 sci-fi horror-comedy Killer Klowns From Outer Space. We discuss childhood fears, B-Movie ingenuity, the persistence of clown-related horror, Ancient Clown Astronauts, Juggalo journalists, the Nickelodeon-to-delinquent pipeline, and much, much more! 2022-02-111h 11

Saucer CinemaABBA-ducted - Fire In The Sky (1993) w/Erik ThybonyErik Thybony of the podcast Illogical Contraption: Nights After Dark returns to discuss the 1993 alien abduction drama Fire in the Sky, directed by Robert Lieberman. We compare and contrast the film's harrowing depiction of Travis Walton's purported 1975 UFO abduction with Walton's own account of the incident, catch up with recent controversies, contemplate being healed by Swedish pop gods, and discover President Joe Biden's sinister secret. Plus: Erik recounts his tour of the alleged Walton abduction site in the mountains of Arizona. 2022-01-2754 min

Saucer CinemaDeath By Cola - The Tommyknockers (1993) w/Mandee of Fake Movies PodcastSaucer Cinema ushers in the new year with a look at the 1993 TV miniseries adaption of Stephen King's The Tommyknockers, directed by John Power and starring Jimmy Smits and Marg Helgenberger. Mandee from Fake Movies Podcast returns to talk about magic typewriters, lipstick laser guns, deadly dolls, killer soda machines and other (literal) plot devices in this not-so-subtle sci-fi addiction allegory. 2022-01-211h 02

Saucer CinemaMy Least Favorite Martian - The Christmas Martian (1971) w/John FerrerCaptain Christmas himself, John Ferrer returns to the pod to discuss a truly uh, "unique" piece of children's entertainment: 1971's The Christmas Martian, directed by Bernard Gosselin. To quote a writer known for Christmas cheer: "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; b...2021-12-222h 00

Saucer CinemaHot Takes - The Arrival (1996) w/GrimmFor this episode I am joined by Grimm to chat about the underrated 1996 thriller The Arrival, directed by David Twohy and starring Charlie Sheen. Among the topics discussed: the timeliness of the film’s commentary on climate change, its relationship to another Twohy-associated project (1995’s Waterworld), just how surprisingly well the visual effects hold up, the strange resemblance of the film’s aliens to a certain deceased politician, and more! 2021-12-1348 min

Saucer CinemaNature Is Metal - Lifeforce (1985) w/Jen Albright & Bitter Karella Part TwoThe space vampire mayhem continues with Part Two of our episode on Lifeforce (1985) featuring Jen Albright of Have You Seen This? and Bitter Karella Masochistic nurses, melting starship captains, cannibal sharks-there's something for everyone here! 2021-11-181h 02

Saucer CinemaSpace Vampire Unit - Lifeforce (1985) w/Jen Albright & Bitter Karella Part OneIn this special two-part (belated) Halloween event episode, Jen Albright of Have You Seen This? and Bitter Karella return to rap about Tobe Hooper's wild 1985 sci-fi/horror epic Lifeforce. We examine the film's depiction of British mores and sexual repression, delve into the fascinating career of British polymath Colin Wilson (author of the film's 1976 source novel, The Space Vampires), talk British comedy and horror cinema, and dissect the British media's penchant for transphobia. All in all, a lot of talk about and making fun of the British in this episode! Plus: space tiddies. 2021-11-051h 02

Saucer CinemaSome A**hole From Outer Space - I Come In Peace (1990) w/John FerrerChristmas comes early this year as I am joined by John Ferrer, curator of the annual festival of bizarre Yuletide entertainment McArathon, to discuss 1990's I Come In Peace (aka Dark Angel), directed by Craig R. Baxley and starring Dolph Lundgren and Brian Benben. We talk about the use of compact discs as alien death weapons, yuppie drug gangs, jittery scientists, cop movie clichés, the oh-so-brief moment when Brian Benben was at the heart of the zeitgeist, and much more! 2021-10-201h 30

Saucer CinemaStretching the Goop - Venom (2018) w/Eleanor RussellIn today's episode Eleanor Russell joins me to talk about Ruben Fleischer's 2018 comic book adaptation Venom. We discuss Tom Hardy's indelible performance as the titular extraterrestrial antihero, why Eddie Brock is a neurodivergent icon, the symbiote as a metaphor for ADHD, cooling off in lobster tanks, getting in touch with our goopy shadow selves, and our favorite parts of Seal's 90s classic "Kiss From A Rose". Note/disclaimer: the audio quality of this episode is a bit uneven due to some technical issues on my end. Blame the chaotic symbiote energy from the movie 🤪 2021-10-011h 34

Saucer CinemaSaucer Interruptus - Starship Invasions (1977) w/Jen AlbrightJen Albright of Have You Seen This? returns to talk about the 1977 Canadian sci-fi flick Starship Invasions, directed by Ed Hunt and starring Christopher Lee and Robert Vaughn. We explore the film's fascinating blend of (allegedly) real-life UFO lore and B-movie silliness, the strange use of suicide as a plot device, alien food pills, gender roles, the general awesomeness of Sir Christopher Lee, and more! PLUS: an "explosive" surprise cameo 2021-09-101h 48

Saucer CinemaTubi or Not Tubi - Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984) w/ChakiGuitar spaceships! Extraterrestrial new wave bands! Teenage rockabilly gangs! Escaped madmen! Sea monsters! Awkwardly shoehorned Jermaine Jackson videos! The 1984 sci-fi rock n’ roll musical Voyage of the Rock Aliens has it all, and joining me to chat about it for this special bonus episode is LA-based funk wizard Chaki. Along the way we delve into the film’s fun-but-uneven soundtrack, dish out spicy takes on celebrities, and explain how the 80s were all about Devo and phone booths. RIP Dusty Hill of ZZ Top 2021-08-0638 min

Saucer CinemaHybrid Moments - Intruders (1992) w/Chris CorryThis week fellow UFO lifer and musician Chris Corry of Vintage UFOs joins me to talk about the 1992 television miniseries Intruders, based on the book of the same name by Budd Hopkins. We discuss how Intruders influenced subsequent portrayals of alien abductions, cast a hypothetical Netflix-era remake, look into the alleged properties of alien implants, and more! 2021-08-021h 26

Saucer CinemaMmmonolith - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) w/Mark SlutskyThis week I open the pod bay doors for writer and filmmaker Mark Slutsky to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. We talk about the film’s enduring influence, the surprising role played by food and eating in it, humanoid versus non-humanoid aliens, and more! 2021-07-2256 min

Saucer CinemaLove, Annunaki Style - Chariots of the Gods? (1970) w/Bitter KarellaThis week I am joined by Bitter Karella to discuss the 1970 documentary film adaptation of Erich Von Daniken’s best-selling ancient astronauts tome Chariots of the Gods? We unpack the dubious legacy of the book and film, ponder the status of fast food mascots as celestial beings, tease the romantic and sexual exploits of space gods, and explore Karella’s visit to Erich Von Daniken’s ancient aliens theme park in Switzerland. This episode is a trip…in more ways than one! 2021-07-131h 40

Saucer CinemaSpace Idiots - Overlords of the UFO (1976) w/Jen AlbrightOn this week’s mothership-sized episode Jen Albright of the podcast Have You Seen This? beams aboard to talk about the 1976 documentary Overlords of the UFO. We explore the film’s charming 70s crackpot aesthetics, Jen’s own real life encounter with the UFO crowd, Uri Gellar, psychic dolphins, internet culture, cosmic ray-induced idiocy, the secret origin of Minions, and other tangents. Most importantly we delve into the life of the documentary’s producer and host/narrator, W. Gordon Allen, who proves to be a rather colorful and fascinating figure. 2021-07-061h 43

Saucer CinemaAlien AB-duction - Visitors of the Night (1995) w/Mandee of Fake Movies & Colorado CreepsOur movie this week is the 1995 made-for-television film Visitors of the Night, directed by Jorge Montesi and starring Markie Post and Candace Cameron. Joining me to discuss this shockingly-not-a-Lifetime-movie offering is the ever-delightful Mandee from the podcasts Fake Movies and Colorado Creeps. 2021-06-2955 min

Saucer CinemaI’m Cookin’ - Communion (1989) w/Erik ThybonyWelcome to Saucer Cinema, the podcast about UFOs, aliens, and otherworldly phenomena in film, tv, and other media. For this inaugural episode I am joined by Erik Thybony of the podcast Illogical Contraption: Nights After Dark to discuss the 1989 film adaptation of Whitley Strieber’s alien abduction classic, Communion, directed by Philippe Mora and starring Christopher Walken. We go into the allegedly true story behind the book and movie, speculate about the interior design tastes of extraterrestrials, and marvel at Christopher Walken’s performance which, like Strieber’s alien visitors, has to be seen to be belie...2021-06-2239 min $Poets\' Corner$ Poets' CornerPoets' Corner with Alex SkovronPoets' Corner is WestWords' monthly encounter with celebrated Australian poets, curated by David Ades. Each month a poet is invited to read and talk about their poetry on a theme of the poet's choice. Alex Skovron was born in Poland, lived briefly in Israel, and emigrated to Australia aged nearly ten. His family settled in Sydney, where he grew up and completed his studies. From the early 1970s he worked as an editor for book publishers in Sydney and (after 1980) Melbourne. His poetry has appeared widely in Australia and overseas, and he has received a...2021-05-0658 min

Don’t Be CrazyMoonlightWelcome to another episode of Don’t Be Crazy! Here we discuss and dissect what makes a film (past or present) absolutely amazing or a pile of rubbish. All that we ask of each other is don’t be crazy. "In the moonlight, black boys look blue." Moonlight (2016) is directed by Barry Jenkins and took home the Oscar for Best Picture in 2017. The film follows Chiron, a gay black male growing up in Liberty City, struggling with poverty, love, acceptance, and his own sexual identity. Chiron's settings and people around him turn his life around drastically, influencing him for the b...2020-06-2258 min

Power Hour with Alex EpsteinBest of Power Hour: Dr. Denis Rancourt on the true physics of CO2With in-depth interviews of experts on controversies such as “green energy,” offshore drilling, “energy independence,” fossil fuels, etc, Power Hour seeks to help listeners get clear on these complex but vital issues. Every episode features a new guest, an extended interview/discussion, and a closing segment with my takeaways from the discussion.2020-02-191h 19

Power Hour with Alex EpsteinDr. Denis Rancourt on The True Physics of CO2With in-depth interviews of experts on controversies such as “green energy,” offshore drilling, “energy independence,” fossil fuels, etc, Power Hour seeks to help listeners get clear on these complex but vital issues. Every episode features a new guest, an extended interview/discussion, and a closing segment with my takeaways from the discussion.2016-05-111h 17