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And the Winner Should Have Been...French FilmsThis time around Bob and Mark lean right into the pretentiousness and discuss the French cinema they enjoy. (For the title we decided to go for the middle choice of "films;" seems midway between "cinema" and "movies.") We do less spoiling than usual, but you should still beware. The dreaded SPOILER may rear its head at any moment in our podcast.00:10 Intro03:45 Le Samourai07:01 Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai11:26 Disorder (Maryland)18:39 Au Revoir, Les Enfants24:28 My Dinner With Andre26:59 Three Colors...
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The Fandom OutpostDid Superman & The Fantastic Four Save The Day?Mark, Jim and Bob take on the two most anticipated superhero movies in years. James Gunn's 'Superman and Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. Find out how the guys feel about these two blockbusters along with gaining some insights into the future of DC and Marvel.
2025-07-3152 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...AmadeusThis episode we catch up to 1985 and evaluate the 5 films from 1984 nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. It's been a while since the last episode, but to make up for it, it's a bit longer than usual? Anyway, this will be the last decade in series that we look at for now since we've already done an episode on the Best Picture nominees from 1995, 2005, and 2015. As always, beware of the fearsome spoiler that lurks throughout, and enjoy!00:10 Introduction04:27 A Soldier's Story18:25 Places in the Heart27:40 A Passage...
2025-07-041h 18The Fandom Outpost'Friday The 13th': Parts 1-3 | What Made Them So Great Mark, Jim, and Bob, explore the first 3 films in the iconic horror series ‘Friday the 13th’ and discuss the influence they had on the genre in this episode. They share their own experiences with the series, the importance of characters like Mrs. Voorhees, and the idea of the final girl. They also touch on the impact of 3D technology in horror and the inventive way that kills are carried out in these first 3 installments. The guys talk in-depth about famous deaths throughout the ‘Friday’ series, examine the history and development of the recognizable hockey mask, and contrast Jason with other hor...
2025-06-131h 01The Fandom Outpost'Andor' Season 2 Wrap Up DiscussionJim & Bob discuss the final Season of 'Andor' and offer their key takeaways, favorite moments and characters. Did it live up to what Bob was hoping to get after the long wait since Season 1? How did Jim sell his wife on watching it? Find out in this fun exploration of 'Andor' Season 2. This episode contains spoilers.
2025-05-2149 minThe Fandom OutpostWe Have Issues: Ashcan Episode | Our Comic Collecting Origin StoriesWelcome to the inaugural (Ashcan) installment of The Fandom Outpost's "We Have Issues" series. Every story has a beginning. Through their own experiences, Mark, Jim, and special guest Robbie share their perspectives on the joys of comic collecting. Their goal is to share with you their experiences in the hobby, which they have accumulated since they were kids in the 1970’s. The boys dive into all the fun and excitement that comics have to offer, from their most treasured issues to their favorite comic book creators.
2025-04-3041 minThe Fandom OutpostWill You Pay Over $50 For A Steelbook?Wholly Cow, are these prices getting out of control? Has the recent uptick in 4K Steelbook pricing affected your physical media collecting? Jim, Mark and Bob take a look at what is happening within the 4K collecting hobby and discuss how they are dealing with it.
2025-04-1540 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...My Fair LadyIt's been a little while, but we've jumped another 10 years closer to the present with an episode on the best films of 1964. Unfortunately for filmgoers it was a bit of a fallow year, but it does make for some good conversation. We mostly talk about the 5 Best Picture nominees, but a few more films come in for a mention in passing.As ever, we SPOIL the endings, middles...everything really about these movies without regard for what you might not have seen, so be warned. Watch the films first if you don't want to know how they...
2025-04-151h 08The Fandom OutpostOur Favorite Baseball Movies - "I'm Not Crying, You're Crying" [Extended]Bob and Mark are talkin' baseball - well, more specifically, talkin' about their favorite baseball movies. They take you on a journey from the old Houston Astrodome to the cornfields of Iowa, and all the way to Yankee Stadium, as they reminisce about some of the greatest baseball films ever made. So sit back, dig into some Big League Chew and enjoy!
2025-04-0151 minThe Fandom Outpost'The Keep' (1983) - Michael Mann's Magnificent DisasterMark, Jim and Bob dive into the 1983 supernatural thriller/horror film “The Keep” in this episode. Directed by Michael Mann, this film has a notorious production story that has contributed to both positive and negative views over the years as it has gained cult status. The guys discuss and review the film in detail covering its outstanding cast, Tangerine Dream soundtrack, and the place it now holds in film lore.
2025-03-1248 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...2024 RecapBob finally gets busy and edits this episode wrapping up the past calendar year. It's a bit out of date, but then most of the episodes are too since we're almost always looking at films from years earlier. Not too many spoilers this time round, but be wary; one never knows when they may strike!00:10 Intro04:53 Favorites watched for the podcast07:27 Movies from 202417:53 Bob and Indian cinema20:25 Rowdy. Rowdy Rathore. (trailer) 21:57 How Bob sees films; film volume25:09 First time watches not from 2024
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Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n ODLead Like a Person, Not a Position - A Conversation with Mark CarpenterIn today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce welcome Mark Carpenter, author and leadership consultant, to discuss his work helping leaders bring their full humanity to work. Mark’s leadership premise is that there are leadership positions and there are leaders and that the two should not be confused. They may coexist together but too often they don’t. Mark helps front line leaders and executives connect the dots between a healthy business and the way that they lead.
In today’s episode, you will discover:
What it means to lead like a person
Common mistakes in leadership...
2025-02-1135 minThe Fandom Outpost'Nosferatu' (2024) - Did It Suck? *Spoiler Discussion*Mark, Jim, and Bob have a lot to say about Roberts Eggers' widely anticipated "Nosferatu" (2024). Some are good; some are not. What distinguishes this movie from Murnau and Herzog's earlier versions? There is a lot of ground to cover with this new iteration of this classic tale. From plot to characterization to Orlok's mustache. As they talk about some of Robert Eggers' next projects, they also make some intriguing casting predictions.
2025-01-2840 minThe Fandom Outpost'Wolf Man' (2025) Review & ReactionJim and Bob wander through the moonlit woods on a SideQuest to review and react to 'Wolf Man'. Will this latest Universal Monsters installment have teeth or will it turn out to be Wolf Meh? Find out as they discuss the film in detail and go into spoilers with their reactions later in the episode.
2025-01-2041 minThe Fandom Outpost'Superman' (2025) Trailer ReactionJoin Mark, Jim and Bob as they discuss the much anticipated teaser trailer for the upcoming 'Superman' movie in 2025. They also deep dive into some of the other aspects in Superman history, from comics to the past films.
2024-12-2030 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...It Happened One Night00:10 Intro02:04 The White Parade, copyright, and availability09:02 Which ones did we watch?10:45 It Happened One Night11:53 It was the Valentine's Day episode about rom-coms in 202215:10 Bob's a little off; Miami was 110,000 in 1930, up from less than 30,000 in 192020:05 Bob did! See above.20:57 The end of the Pre-Code era23:23 Cleopatra28:13 Imitation of Life33:18 Flirtation Walk38:05 The Gay Divorcee45:06 The Thin Man49:25 Drunks on film53:37 Of Human Bondage59:06 And the Winner Should...
2024-12-151h 06The Fandom OutpostThe Stack of Shame - How To Reel In Your Physical Media CollectionMark, Jim, and Bob talk about preventing "The Stack of Shame" from becoming your expanding physical media collection. What do you do when your collection of new releases and pickups begins to accumulate to the point where you feel you might never get around to watching them all? Well, the guys give some practical advice on how to slow the rise of the dreaded "Stack of Shame."
2024-12-1138 minThe Fandom Outpost'Thanksgiving' (2023) Spoiler Review & ReactionJoin Bob and Jim as they embark on a SideQuest to explore the 2023 Eli Roth horror film 'Thanksgiving'. They express their opinions and examine its standing within the horror genre. This review contains spoilers.
2024-12-0219 minThe Fandom OutpostMaking A Monster: The Classic Universal Monsters EpisodeThis is where it all began! Jim, Mark and Bob celebrate the beginnings of the Universal Monster legacy. Which monsters will they consider for the 'Rushmore of Monsters' monument? They also take some deep dives into each of the original monster actors, creators and special effects artists.
2024-10-2347 minThe Fandom Outpost'Salem's Lot' (2024) Review & ReactionMark, Jim, and Bob recently viewed the new adaptation of 'Salem's Lot' and are eager to share their thoughts. What new elements were introduced to vampire lore, and which aspects should have been left out? Kick off the spooky season with the guys and don't forget to close your doors, lock your windows and turn out the lights!Check out the video version on YouTube!Also, check out The Fandom Outpost on Instagram and Facebook.
2024-10-0843 minThe Fandom Outpost'Borderlands' Review: Is It Really That Bad?Mark and Stefan team up in this Side-Quest episode to examine the highly criticized film ‘Borderlands’. Is it truly as terrible as it's made out to be? Are we venturing into ‘Heaven’s Gate’ territory? The duo holds a deep appreciation for the game, so they approached the film with optimism. However, it seems they may have had to do some major mental gymnastics.#thefandomoutpost #podcast #borderlands #borderlandsmovie #review #scifimovies #superheroes #boxofficebomb
2024-09-2931 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Ralph FiennesThis week we talk about the films of Ralph Fiennes. We haven't seen all his movies, but we have seen a goodly number. If you're afraid of the sneaky and nefarious SPOILER, you probably ought to be cautious since we fear it not.
00:10 Intro and the topic
02:40 Fiennes and the theater (theatre?)
06:11 Bob attempts to categorize Fiennes' films
07:05 Bob's very wrong about Macbeth being on streaming
08:00 The bulk of Fiennes' movies
13:37 Fiennes as villain
16:03 The Avengers (1998) Bob will be wrong a few...
2024-09-2857 minThe Fandom Outpost'Salem's Lot' (2024) Trailer ReactionMark, Bob, and Jim take a look at the trailer for the upcoming 'Salem's Lot' movie set to premiere on Max on October 3, 2024. They share their thoughts and discuss the history of the novel as well as previous film adaptations of this timeless story.
2024-09-2026 min
The RAVIN' RADIO Show and BLUES & ALL THAT JAZZ with Boomer BobRR_094 Boomer Bob subs for Radio Bob on Frequency Uplift 09/13/24RR_094 frequency uplift with guest host Boomer Bob 09/13/2410:00 AM | Leo Kotke Little Martha Betts Leo Kottke Anthology 10:01 AM | Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band Express Yourself Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band Express Yourself Rhino/Warner Records 1970 12 Inch 10:05 AM | The Doors Moonlight Drive - Version 2 Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger Behind Closed Doors - The Rarities Elektra 0591 2013 Rock 10:07 AM | Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds Mark James Divos Divinos (Version Audio) G Records 2014 Rock 10:11 AM | Lou Reed Ooohhh Baby Lou Reed Coney Island Baby RCA Records...
2024-09-143h 00The Fandom Outpost'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Review & Spoiler DiscussionJim and Bob kick off the Halloween season by reviewing 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' featuring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega. In this discussion filled with spoilers, they share their thoughts and reactions to this highly anticipated sequel. Will there be a third installment in the franchise? How does it measure up against the original cult classic?
2024-09-1123 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Terminators 1-3Bob jumps straight into the topic this episode with SPOILERS from the very start. This episode we assume that you have at least a familiarity with the basic plot of the Terminator films even if, like Mark, you've never seen them. We discuss the first three films and ignore the latter three (which neither Bob nor Mark has seen). Enjoy!
00:10 Intro
00:45 Mark had not seen The Terminator; cultural significance and Schwarzenegger
05:37 Evolution from conclusive to open-ended
08:42 The Terminator
12:30 Does James Cameron care more about technical filmmaking...
2024-09-0758 minThe Fandom Outpost'Alien: Romulus' Spoiler Review & Franchise DiscussionDon't lose hope, 'Alien' enthusiasts! Jim, Mark, and Bob are here to help you regain your perspective. Are there too many callbacks, and if so, does that detract from this installment in the series? The guys also discuss the 'Alien' franchise and how this film integrates into its established lore.
2024-08-2852 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...2024 MidpointWe return triumphantly with...a filler episode! Okay, they can't all be about timeless classics. This episode we look back at what we've seen so far and what is on the horizon. Mostly it's not great, but there were a few gems and several films which augur well. Minimal spoilers too! Enjoy!
00:17 Intro (and the brief return of the clicky pen!)
04:32 Bob's Top 5 of 2024 (so far)
08:32 Mark's movie-going (or lack thereof)
11:34 Bob raves about Perfect Days
13:58 What *should* movies be about? Are we jaded?
19:40...
2024-08-2049 minThe Fandom Outpost'Deadpool & Wolverine' Spoiler Discussion & Review wsg/StefanJim, Mark, and Bob chat about everything related to "Deadpool & Wolverine" alongside Stefan. Has Marvel successfully regained its edge, and how might Robert Downey Jr.'s upcoming involvement in the next phase impact the landscape?#thefandomoutpost #deadpoolandwolverinemovie #deadpool #wolverine #marvel #marvelstudios #superhero #superheroes #moviereview
2024-08-0554 minThe Fandom Outpost'Longlegs' Spoiler Review & DiscussionJim and Bob take a deep dive into this summer's horror sensation 'Longlegs', starring Nicholas Cage and Maika Monroe. This spoiler review will shed light on some of the interesting aspects of the film and why many are considering it a modern horror classic. Is it worth all the hype? So sit back, play some music backwards and enjoy!
2024-07-2440 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Denzel Washington00:00 Intro
04:54 Starting the topic
06:55 What's the key understanding?
12:10 A role departure for Denzel Washington
15:57 Mark's choice for a unique Washington role
22:20 Another, similar, actor
23:52 It's not necessarily bad...
26:10 Glory
29:02 Comparing to Tom Cruise
31:51 Man on Fire vs The Equalizer
36:02 (It was from Sicario. -Ed.)
36:29 Noble self-sacrifice
39:42 Roman J. Israel, Esq.
41:40 Inside Man
43:00 Training Day
43:22 Mojo Jojo?
45:45 Wrapping up? No, of course not quite yet.
47:39 Much...
2024-07-1056 minThe Fandom OutpostBRAINS! The Return of the Living Dead RetrospectiveMore Brains! In this episode Mark, Jim & Bob adventure into the 80's classic, "The Return of the Living Dead”. Join them for a fun and nostalgic journey filled with iconic movie quotes, blood-curdling zombie attacks, and killer punk rock tunes. Let's dive deep into this cult favorite together and reminisce about the spine-tingling moments that make this horror-comedy a timeless gem.
2024-07-031h 26And the Winner Should Have Been...Jane Austen AdaptationsBack this episode to talk about Jane Austen adaptations. There are many, but we only have time to watch and discuss a handful. At first Bob and Mark seem to be on the same page, but by the end...well, you'll hear. As ever, SPOILERS, but really, these stories are 200 years old. If you don't know them already, that's on you.
00:00 Introduction
2:28 Austen adaptations
7:25 Pride and Prejudice (1995 and 2005)
14:30 Bob compares it to Ozu, because of course he does, and we discuss the stories as a group
20:58...
2024-06-061h 01The Fandom Outpost"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" Film ReviewCome along with Mark, Jim, and Bob as they dive into an exciting review of the newest addition to the "Planet of the Apes" franchise, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes". Wondering whether to head to the cinema now or hold off? The guys will share their thoughts and provide some insights to ensure you start your summer movie season on the right foot.
2024-05-2330 min
The RAVIN' RADIO Show and BLUES & ALL THAT JAZZ with Boomer BobRavin' Radio EP070 Boomer Bob subs for JEFF's MIXTAPE 05/05/24Jeff's Mixtape_Guest DJ Boomer BobBOOMER BOB's JUKE BOX4:00 PM | Classics IV Stormy Classics IVGreatest Hits Classic Records 2013 4:03 PM | The Meters StormyFunkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology Rhino 2005 Rock 4:07 PM | The Turtles Happy TogetherSave The Turtles: The Turtles Greatest Hits FloEdCo 2009 Rock 4:10 PM | The Four Seasons Walk Like a ManThe Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Rhino 2004 Rock 4:11 PM | Dion Runaround Sue - 1991 - Remaster Ernie MarescaThe Best Of Dion & The Belmonts O.L.D Ltd 2005 4:13 PM | The Beatles Help!Help! UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) 2014 Rock 4:17 PM | The...
2024-05-082h 00The Fandom OutpostHollywood Rides: The Most Iconic Wheels From Film & TVWhat's your favorite car or truck from film or TV? Everyone has one. Marty McFly's Time Machine DeLorean? Mad Max's Interceptor? We're sure it'll be covered in this free wheelin' episode as Mark, Jim & Bob take a fun road trip down memory lane with the most iconic vehicles from the big (and small) screen.
2024-05-0835 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Akira Kurosawa Part IIThis time it's the back half of a pair of episodes on Kurosawa. As ever, we're talking about the films with the assumption that you'll have seen them, so beware the fearsome SPOILER. Mark picked the movies for Part I and Bob has picked the films for Part II. We also talk a little about Shane and A Fistful of Dollars. Enjoy!00:10 Intro to Part 207:37 Yojimbo10:36 A Fistful of Dollars11:12 Accounts vary about exactly how much Kurosawa received, but he did win his lawsuit14:41 "Gamblers" as...
2024-05-041h 11The Fandom Outpost"Late Night With The Devil" Spoiler ReviewIn this spoiler review of the film, Jim and Bob share their thoughts on "Late Night With The Devil". Will this be a new horror classic or will it join the ranks of other failed demonic possession movies of the past? They also explore the "found-footage" horror genre, marking significant entries in the last 36 years.
2024-04-2835 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Akira Kurosawa Part IFirst of a pair of episodes about the great Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. Mark is dipping into his ouevre for the first time and Bob is revisiting many of his favorite movies. Featuring SPOILERS throughout, but also the return of the clicky pen! Listen at your own risk.00:10 Episode introduction04:08 Seven Samurai19:50 Wrong, Bob; three left20:10 Wrong again; 4 of 720:34 (Seems to be an audio error in the original recording dropping a fraction of a second...)25:14 The ending of Seven Samu...
2024-04-161h 03The Fandom OutpostMad About MaxThe Fandom Outpost is excited to announce a new initiative: Side Quests! Gear up for a fresh format where we delve deeper into the fandoms we love.Consider this your chance to embark on exciting discussions beyond the main storyline. We'll be tackling intriguing questions, exploring hidden details, and celebrating the things that make our favorite worlds tick.Strap in gearheads and wasteland warriors! On this Side Quest, join Mark, your co-host of The Fandom Outpost and fellow cinephile Stefan, as they dust off their V8 dreams and revisit the...
2024-04-0325 minThe Fandom OutpostIs James Cameron In League With A.I.?Mark, Jim and Bob talk revisionism in film and share their thoughts about filmmakers taking new creative directions with their original product. James Cameron's recent 4K releases of "The Abyss, "Aliens" and "True Lies" and George Lucas' Star Wars Special Editions are highlighted in this discussion. Is Cameron in league with A.I. and what will that mean to the future of physical media?
2024-03-2732 minThe Fandom OutpostThe Best Conspiracy MoviesJoin Mark, Jim and Bob as they dive into their favorite conspiracy movies. They also discuss notable films from this genre including The Matrix, Magnum Force and The Boys From Brazil among others. How much will they get through before they are shut down by unknown entities?
2024-03-1353 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Coen Bros. Part IIBob finally stopped being lazy and got this edited. Wrapping up our discussion of the Coens and their films along with theme Mark thinks he's sussed out of their movies. As ever, SPOILERS!02:00 Why are we doing two episodes on the Coens?04:15 Blood Simple10:15 Spoilers begin in earnest16:49 Subscribers only (unfortunately): https://www.criterionchannel.com/videos/bill-hader-on-blood-simple21:17 The Big Lebowski23:59 Raymond Chandler33:50 Mark's thesis35:02 Inside Llewyn Davis42:24 Comparing O...
2024-03-081h 10The Fandom OutpostCollector's Corner - The Grails in Our CollectionsMark, Bob, and Jim show us some of their priceless pieces in their personal collections. What's your special nostalgic item in your collection? Let us know if you like this format and want to see more! #TheFandomOutpost #CollectorsCorner #ToyHunting #Collector #Lions #DetroitLions
2024-02-0757 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Coen Bros. Part IAnother two part episode (at least two; we haven't recorded any more than this so far) this time around, but looking at a selection of Coen Brothers movies chosen by Mark. We discuss four of their films in this episode and plan to discuss four more. SPOILERS THROUGHOUT!Enjoy!00:43 Mark's flu podcast01:46 Introducing the topic04:10 Raising Arizona (SPOILERS BEGIN)20:55 M. Emmett WALSH (Bob apparently has football on the brain, he'll make the mistake again later too)24:26 Miller's Crossing42:48...
2024-02-031h 12The Fandom OutpostWhat Is Happening To Physical Media?Mark, Bob and Jim discuss their thoughts on the state of physical media in 2024. Which local retailers seem to be bowing out of the game and which ones might pick up the slack. Also, with the advent of streaming, how will this affect physical media sales and popularity? The guys also share some of their recent physical media pickups.
2024-01-1741 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...The Artist Part IIFirst episode of the new year is...finishing the topic we started at the end of last year. We're thinking about maybe tackling some smaller topics this year, but the best laid plans, etc. As ever with our podcast SPOILERS ABOUND! Listen at your own risk.00:10 Intro04:42 The Artist10:18 Would it work as a true silent movie?12:55 Mark doesn't like the title character16:32 Bob loves this movie27:24 The Descendants29:15 Connection to Sideways30:57 George Clooney32:29 The Artist vs The Descendants...
2024-01-131h 08The Fandom Outpost2023: The Year In Review (wsg Joe Becker, co-host of The Kybercast podcast)Mark, Bob and Jim and joined by Joe Becker, co-host of The Kybercast podcast and fellow movie usher friend from back in the day. They discuss some of the high and low points from the past year in movies and streaming shows. What were the hits and misses and where is the state of entertainment going into 2024. It's a reunion of old friends after 30+ years!
2023-12-261h 09The Fandom OutpostReturn of the King Revisited: Trilogy Triumphs and Hobbit HijinksGet ready for a cinematic journey to the heart of Middle-earth as The Fandom Outpost brings you an epic episode celebrating the anniversary of the cinematic masterpiece, "The Return of the King." We've got not one, but two special hosts who are as hobbit-obsessed as they come, and they're here to join Mark and dive deep into the conclusion of one of the greatest trilogies of all time – "The Lord of the Rings."Join our Trio of Tolkien enthusiasts as they navigate the realms of Mordor, the Shire, to unravel behind-the-scenes stories, share their favorite quotes, and ma...
2023-12-211h 15The Fandom OutpostToho-ho-ho! Godzilla Minus One Holiday SpecialAfter recently seeing "Godzilla Minus One", Mark, Bob and Jim share their reactions. How does it fit in the long illustrious history of Godzilla films? They also talk about some of their favorite Christmas movies in this holiday-themed special . Throw a few marshmallows in your hot cocoa and enjoy!
2023-12-1335 minThe Fandom OutpostThanksgiving SpecialBreak out the elastic waistband pants and dig in as hosts Jim and Bob talk turkey, TV and all things Thanksgiving in this special tryptophan-tastic holiday episode. The guys also recollect their favorite Thanksgiving-themed movies and TV episodes including a discussion about the classic “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” animated special.
2023-11-2237 minThe Fandom OutpostBetter The Devil You Know-The Exorcist Series OverviewJoin Mark, Jim and Bob in this compelling journey through The Exorcist film series. Also, Jim and Bob share their thoughts on the newest entry, The Exorcist: Believer. How will is stack up to the other installment and does it have a snowball's chance?
2023-10-1829 minThe Fandom OutpostNo Guts, No Glory...Romero's Living Dead TrilogyJim, Mark and Bob dive in elbows-deep to explore the innards of George A. Romero's Living Dead Trilogy. Lots of zombie/ghoul fun in this retrospective on ""Night of the Living Dead", "Dawn of the Dead" and "Day of the Dead".
2023-10-1034 minThe Fandom OutpostWhat Scared Us As KidsJoin in the spooky fun as Mark, Jim & Bob kick off the Halloween season talking about the scariest horror movies they experienced growing up in the 70's and 80's. They also share stories of their favorite Halloween costumes they had through the years.
2023-10-0234 min
The RAVIN' RADIO Show and BLUES & ALL THAT JAZZ with Boomer BobRavin' Radio EP026 with Boomer Bob 08/22/23RR_026 Ravin' Radio with Boomer Bob 08/22/23BUDDY MILLER Don't Wait Universal United House of Prayer NEW WEST 2004 Shorty Long It's A Crying Shame (The Way You Treat A Good Man Like Me) MOWTOWN 1964Earl "Fatha" Hines Rock And Rye An Anthology Of Big Band Swing 1930-1955 [Disc 1] GRP 1993 Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns_Between Two Sheets_A Blow for Me, a Toot to You ATLANTIC 1977 Bill Monroe The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band Bluegrass Bonanza : Classic Bluegrass 1946 - 1950 PROPER BOX 2001 ROSEANNE CASH Roses In The Fir...
2023-08-232h 00The Fandom OutpostOur Gen X TV InfluencesMark, Jim & Bob travel back to their childhood TV landscape to talk about their favorite TV influences growing up where channels were few and shows were aplenty.
2023-08-2329 minThe Fandom OutpostEpisode- 8 (Soundtracks)Join hosts Mark, Jim and Bob as they discuss their favorite movie soundtracks. Listen as they break out their vinyl collections and delve deeper into why certain soundtracks are so special to them.Tell us on Facebook what your favorite soundtracks are.If you're interested in watching the video version or checking out some bonus content, join us on youtube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtg6hkEmiKA
2023-08-0229 minThe Fandom OutpostEpisode- 5 (Passion of the Raccoon)On this episode listen in as our hosts discuss the "Summer Blockbuster." Bob runs us through some of his favorite recent watches, but will Jim ever get to discuss his thoughts on Guardians Vol 3? Find out on today's episode! Can't get enough? Head over to our Facebook page to join in on the discussions! Don't forget to subscribe to get more bi weekly content.
2023-05-251h 36And the Winner Should Have Been...FargoThe year is 1997. The category is Best Picture. Who will win? Well, as is unsurprising at this period in history, it's the film pushed by the Weinsteins. But perhaps it ought not to have? We discuss the movies from 1996 that might should have been considered the Best Picture when the awards season rolled around in the first part of 1997. SPOILERS AHOY! No timestamps because Bob was in a hurry, but if you're a regular listener you have the advantage of knowing which movie Bob chose f...
2023-05-201h 08And the Winner Should Have Been...We're Right and the World is WrongOh, hey, it's an old episode that Bob forgot to edit and upload. Let's draw a veil on that and we can pretend that it didn't quite happen that way. Spoilers abound for a variety of films old and new in this episode where your two hosts run down lists of movies they dislike, but with which the world seems to be enamored. In addition to the movies on our lists, we also spoil (a little) La La Land and Rogue One.Spoilers, spoilers everywhere!00:00 Wait, what?02:15 How did we choose (bad but...
2023-05-131h 02The Fandom OutpostEpisode- 1 (Everything Mando and Rocky All at Once)Join our nostalgic hosts as they attempt once more to get Mark to watch Andor. Then listen to them attempt to make sense of Everything Everywhere All At once. Finally will their Rocky-verse discussion end this episode as a knock out? Can't get enough? Head over to our Facebook page to join in on the discussions! Don't forget to subscribe to get more bi weekly content.
2023-03-291h 40
Credit Union ConversationsTech Talk With CU South's Bob WestOn today’s episode of Credit Union Conversations, Mark is joined by Bob West. Bob, a veteran of credit unions, has been in multiple executive level leadership positions at multiple credit unions and handles all things technology. Listen in as Bob and Mark discuss technology advances and how financial institutions can keep up with the changes and regulations. IN THIS EPISODE:[01:50] Bob’s origin story in tech and evolving into the financial industry. [07:45] Technology challenges in today's world for CU’s. [15:15] Bob’s perspective on the regulatory landscape for institutions. [25:01] Vendor security and what institutions should focus on.
2023-03-2135 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...The WhaleIt's a bit late (Bob's fault), but we're working to at least stay close to our intended schedule. This episode we talk about The Whale and clearly our conversation predated the Oscar awards (a bit interesting to hear our predictions after the fact). As always SPOILERS ABOUND! (We even spoil The Wrestler.)00:10 Dudes chatting01:45 The Whale02:59 Plot synopsis06:00 Aronofsky's interest in individuals in forms of isolation08:43 The movie is not about justifying characters or them ...
2023-03-1158 min
Pirates of the AirwavesBob Lawrence Part 2 - London Music Radio (70's), Radio Caroline and various ILR stationsThis is the second part of my chat with Bob Lawrence. We talk about regulation in radio, the future of medium wave, Caroline's 648 licence, the end of LMR, his time on the Mi Amigo and plenty of other anorak stuff.
2023-02-221h 02Pirates of the AirwavesBob Lawrence - Part 1 - London Music Radio (70's), Radio Caroline and various ILRIn this episode you can hear the first half of my conversation with Bob Lawrence (Richard Thompson). We talk about his start in radio and his time as part of the original London Music Radio. We look at the trials and tribulations of being a LBP operator in the 1970's and the camaraderie between stations of the time.
2023-02-0944 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...McDonagh, Banshees, Bruges, and BillboardsWe're a bit tardy with this upload, for which we apologize. Bob has been having some troubles with his computron.This episode we discuss (most of) the movies from Martin McDonagh. His latest, The Banshees of Inisherin is up for a fair few Oscars this year and it seemed like a good jumping off point to talk about his work. Mark had only seen one of his films before while Bob is familiar with them all to a bit greater degree. SPOILERS FOR ALL HIS MOVIES! Which, if you're new here, app...
2023-01-2858 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...2022 In ReviewNow in their 3rd calendar year, Bob and Mark return from a long holiday hiatus with a recap of 2022. Fewer spoilers than usual, but not spoiler-free! LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK!0:00 Intro and Holiday Recap3:10 Geography Lesson6:19 2022 Notable Movies10:57 Maverick as the 2022 movie with lasting cultural effect12:25 Cinema philistines13:19 Was 2022 a good year in film?15:01 Regal (not sponsored) Unlimited15:52 What we thought about the 2022 movies we saw18:09 (Bob has it backwards: Cate Blan...
2023-01-1559 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Top Ten All-TimeBecause there's about to be a new edition of the Sight & Sound poll for the Greatest Films of All-Time, we decided to tell you what our top ten lists are. Probably not a lot of surprises. But there could be spoilers! (Also, Bob's uncertain if he numbered Mark's movies correctly since he did go out of order and didn't mention the rank consistently each time.)00:10 We've got jokes in the intro02:04 How Bob ranks movies (spoiler: he's a big dork)03:59 Baseball-Reference.com!04:53 How Ma...
2022-11-061h 27And the Winner Should Have Been...Yasujiro OzuBob finally breaks down Mark's resolve and gets him to watch a handful of Ozu films. Will their podcast partnership survive? No, seriously though, Bob is a big enthusiast of Ozu's films and Mark does watch them for the first time. Is he similarly enthralled? Repulsed? Indifferent? You'll have to listen to find out. Though all the movies in question are more than 50 years old, if you're worried about spoilers, THEY ABOUND!00:10 Salutations and Bob still can't remember which episode number it i...
2022-10-221h 12
My Family Thinks I'm CrazyBob Frissell | Activate Your Merkabah, Breath Alchemy, A Face on Mars, and Planet StarseedBob Frissell, Author and Teacher, joins me to discuss his life, spiritual journey and his cult classic book, Nothing In This Book Is True, But It's Exactly How Things Are, and what has occurred since this book was published over 25 years ago. We discussed The Face and Monuments on Mars that inspired the start of his now classic book, we discussed his method of Breath Alchemy and how it transformed his health, and provided him an inspiring path in life. Bob shared the secrets of the light body and how to activate your Merkabah, we discussed how humanity has...
2022-10-172h 00And the Winner Should Have Been...Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)This week we're back in our bag and talking about whether or not the Best Picture winner from the 2015 Oscars deserved the win. Even though these are not quite 10 years old, we still spoil them with abandon! Enjoy! 00:10 Bob's worst intro ever02:01 Why 2014?03:50 How many of the 8 nominees did we see?06:21 Birdman!09:33 Navel-gazing perspective12:30 We're actors! We're the opposite of people.15:05 Fame at the highest levels19:47 Chicago!20:09 Birdman verdicts22:13 Hail, Caesar! is a be...
2022-10-081h 16And the Winner Should Have Been...Star Trek!We tentatively approach television for the first time in the last episode where Mark is still in Europe. It's another shorter one, but you have to expect that once in a while. They can't all be 90 minutes.0:45 Mark again graciously records in the middle of the night from Europe1:20 Trekkie or Trekker? Bob and Mark don't care.3:30 Sub-genres of Trek and Mark's ranking of them6:06 Bob's ranking of the Trek sub-genres7:41 The primary movie at issue8:10 Bob defends9:20 The best defense is a good ...
2022-09-1049 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...PigGuess who's back? No, not Shady, it's Mark. He's back in the US now, but he was still in Europe though back on the podcast for this episode. We discuss the brilliant work of Nicolas Cage in the movie Pig. It's a bit shorter than our usual episode, but maybe you'll prefer that.Like we've done in the past with single movie episodes (well, at least once) this has about 12 minutes of relatively spoiler-free discussion before we get down to brass tacks. SPOILERS BEGIN at 12:40! You have been warne...
2022-08-2745 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...On the Waterfront - Part IThis episode features a couple firsts. Not only is it part one of a two part episode (the conversation lasted about 2 hours, so we'll split it up), but this features our first guest on the podcast. Chris joins Bob (you might know him as @4thClassOfficer on the Twitter Dot Com) to discuss the best films of 1954. Perhaps a bit of disagreement? Certainly an in-depth conversation, given the duration. Bob was fighting a cold, which makes his voice deteriorate over the course of the podcast, and th...
2022-07-021h 01And the Winner Should Have Been...Hell or High WaterIt's another episode we recorded well ahead of time (you'll notice easily enough when Bob gets the episode number wrong and fails to know that we'll use this format with The Northman and The Batman), but this was one that was particularly fun. The spoilers on this are heavy throughout, and we really suggest strongly that you watch the movie first. It's a good one, and it's worth seeing unspoilt.Music:Intro and Outro music excerpted without alteration other than length and volume from AcidJazz...
2022-06-181h 11And the Winner Should Have Been...Movies, GenerallyThis podcast was recorded a couple months ago in preparation for Mark being out of the country. As we mention in the beginning, we just ended up having a meandering conversation about film generally because we were off our usual schedule. If you're not a fan, well, all the jokes can't be good. You have to expect that once in a while.00:10 Intro (in which Mark calls Bob obscene and it is revealed that the topic was chosen at the last minute)2:56 Introspective interlude about the nature of this...
2022-06-051h 06And the Winner Should Have Been...The BatmanBack at it again, but this time with a new and clever twist! Instead of looking at older films, we both saw The Batman and decided to talk about it. Mark was considerably more exercised than Bob, perhaps a less frequent occurrence, but not unknown to science. We do spoil the movie, but you can at least listen to the first 12 minutes or so and get a taste before stopping to see the movie yourself, should your inclinations so tend. Since it's a week for new things, we're also trying out some mo...
2022-05-081h 11And the Winner Should Have Been...Foreign Language FilmsThis episode we decided to tackle some of our favorite films in languages other than English. It's not, strictly speaking, a top 5 list since we make an effort at variety as much as anything and Bob leaves Ozu off his list entirely. (He's still holding out for an entire episode dedicated to Ozu!) Because it's countdown episode, no listings for the films. In this, as ever was and ever will be, we spoil the movies to various degrees and in various ways. If we list a title you're meaning to see,...
2022-04-091h 20
My Family Thinks I'm CrazyIlluminati Confirmed 5: Rev. Ivan Stang | Church Of The Subgenius, Bob Dobbs, Fringe "Cult"ure, and "Deprogramming Our Own Zombies"Illuminati Confirmed 5: Reverend Ivan Stang, Co-Founder of The Church Of The SubGenius Joins us for a conversation about his wild life, founding an infamous anti-cult, The Prophet Bob Dobbs, The Theology of the Church of The SubGenius, Juan Becomes a Reverend. We asked him about The Conspiracy Theories and Art that inspired the fringe culture he created, his friend Robert Anton Wilson, Pagan Parties and so much more. Join the Church - http://www.subgenius.com/Follow MENSAFollow The Juan on Juan PodcastMFTIC Merch is Here for 2022!https://mftic-podcast.creator-spring.com
2022-04-012h 08And the Winner Should Have Been...Paul GiamattiIn a twist on what we've done before, this episode is a free-wheeling discussion of the career and films of Paul Giamatti. Which is not to say that we claim to be experts, but the idea of discussing one actor's career just sounded like fun. It's lighter on spoilers than our usual fare, but though the chances of Bob and Mark spoiling a movie might be low, they are never zero!Normally this would be the place that we list off the movies under discussion... But not this episode. You'll just ...
2022-03-2658 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...Million Dollar BabyWe're staying in the current century for another episode and talking about the 2005 Best Picture. It's been nearly 20 years, so there are spoilers a-plenty! We go ahead and even spoil a film that wasn't a nominee. On the whole we consider the nominees to have been a weaker group than usual and would have preferred other movies. We criticize all the nominees (Bob goes ahead makes critical comments about the one he didn't see), but we mostly try to be fair. Million Dollar BabyFinding ...
2022-03-131h 26And the Winner Should Have Been...True GritBob's over the Covids, Mark's moved in to his new place and we're back on that cinema grind. Moving only 2 years ahead from last week's episode, we take on 10 films from the 2011 Oscars with the expansion of the pool in the Best Picture category. (Okay, if we're being honest, it's really more like 6 or something since we didn't watch them all, and we gave short-shrift to a couple that only one of us watched. We're still liable to spoil them for you, however, so listener beware!)Nominees:The K...
2022-01-291h 14And the Winner Should Have Been...The Dark Knight / Gran TorinoThis episode we tackle the Best Picture nominees (and a few more besides) from the 2009 Oscars. (Or is it 2008?) We spoil all kinds of movies, so listen with a wary ear if you're eagerly looking forward to any of the below!Bob is very pleased that he recognized Danny Boyle to be the director of both Slumdog Millionaire and Trainspotting and has added this note to brag about it.Slumdog MillionaireMilkThe Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonFrost/NixonThe ReaderThe VisitorThe WrestlerThe D...
2022-01-151h 17And the Winner Should Have Been...The Holiday SpecialIf it's not one thing, it's another. Bob got his audio issues sorted, but discovered while getting this episode ready that he lost his audio for the third and final Hobbit episode. After talking it over, we've decided that we really don't want to spend the time to do it again (for a few reasons). If you've been enjoying it, we do apologize, but at some level you get what you pay for. :)This episode consists of our top 5 Christmas movies for each of us, but as befits a holiday/celebrator...
2021-12-1856 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugBack at it again with the second of three episodes on The Hobbit cinematic universe. Once again we are here to spoil this movie for you in multiple senses of the word. You will both be told what happens and why it is terrible. Prepare yourself!Also, Bob had some real trouble (with a capital T!) with his audio and while it's...okay? You might not find it up to our usual standard. We'll remedy that next time around. If you're new in these here parts, allow us to suggest you check out our...
2021-12-051h 12And the Winner Should Have Been...Best Director - Kubrick & HitchcockThis week, as promised, we're talking about great directors who never received an Oscar honoring them for their work in that role. Mark takes on Kubrick and Bob tackles Hitchcock and we recap a few of their movies and discuss which movies gave them their best shot and where maybe they should have actually won.Fewer spoilers, perhaps, but beware! because we're cinematic honey-badgers! We don't care!Stanley KubrickAlfred HitchcockNot a lot of links in the notes this week. So it goes.Note: Oscar...
2021-11-061h 17
My Family Thinks I'm CrazyBob Nickman | The Exploding Human, A Case For ConspiracyBob Nickman, Comedian, Tv Show Writer, and Host of The Exploding Human Podcast invited me onto his podcast to explain what I think Conspiracy Theories are I hope I made a good for the value of Conspiracy Theory, and why Conspiracy theorists are not crazy. Listen to More Exploding Human PodcastBuy Us A Book & Find Something For Yourself with our New Book ListJoin us on TelegramLeave me a message at https://podinbox.com/MFTIC:For Exclusive My Family Thinks I'm Crazy Content: Only 3$ get 50+ Bonus Episodes, Sign up...
2021-11-051h 20And the Winner Should Have Been...Halloween SpooktacularIn honor of the Great Pumpkin, this episode is all about scary movies. Well, kinda. Unnerving movies maybe. Okay, Bob's a wimp when it comes to the horror genre and Mark's better, but neither is an aficionado. But we bite the bullet and talk about the movies we like the most that are closest to this genre even if not strictly within it. We avoid spoilers for the last two films, but by and large if you're frightened of learning the twist ahead of time, you might want to steer clear.All S...
2021-10-231h 12And the Winner Should Have Been...The Apostle (Robert Duvall)We're back and demonstrating that last week wasn't a fluke; it's another hour and twenty of cinematic podcast goodness just for you. (Yes, you.) This week mixes it up while still remaining true to our original remit; we discuss who should have won Best Actor at the 1998 Academy Awards. I (Bob) am pretty sure we agreed at the end of the podcast, but while editing, I realized Mark never actually says to whom he'd give the award. Spoilers ahoy on the starboard bow!Show Notes71st OscarsAs Good As...
2021-09-251h 20And the Winner Should Have Been...The Shawshank RedemptionThis week the discussion is on the Best Picture nominees that were released in 1994. Bob and Mark disagree a bit on the margins, but end up finding more common ground than...uncommon? It rambles on a bit (almost 90 minutes!), perhaps because of the skipped episode missed while Bob was in Milwaukee at a wedding (only the one, and no funerals). Spoilers abound! (As ever.)Show Notes68th OscarsForrest GumpThe Shawshank RedemptionPulp FictionFour Weddings and a FuneralQuiz ShowThe DiCaprio pointin...
2021-09-111h 24And the Winner Should Have Been...JawsBack at it again after it turns out Bob is too lazy to record and upload a podcast solo. Also, he just doesn't like the idea of talking to himself for an hour. After seeing what can happen to folks who have odd quirks like that in one of the films discussed in the episode, can you really blame him?This week we consider the 49th Academy Awards Best Picture nominees. The winner from among the films of 1975 was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But should it have won?No. It should not have....
2021-08-141h 12And the Winner Should Have Been...Literary AdaptationsOur summer holiday continues with a look at our favorite films adapted from books. No overlap at all with this list with one of us going back nearly 90 years for some picks and the other sticking with more recent works. (Guess who did which!)As before, links to IMDb pages without titles to avoid spoilers, and though we make a greater effort to not spoil these films, listen at your own risk. We won't hesitate to spoil the film to make our point.Mark will be out of the country next time we're s...
2021-07-171h 09And the Winner Should Have Been...Heist FilmsWe take a different tack this week and discuss out favorite heist films. (EDIT: It's the 9th episode, not the 8th as I say in the intro.) What would we define as a "heist film"? Never fear, we discuss that too; along with some desultory conversation about the weather. We hope you enjoy this, our shortest podcast to date. (Which is still nearly an hour long.)To preserve the mystery of our favorite heist films, plain text links to their IMDb pages.Bob's list:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0...
2021-07-0352 minAnd the Winner Should Have Been...The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingWrapping up the look back at Peter Jackson's trilogy of films, this week we consider The Return of the King. (No avoiding spoilers, obviously.) Mark continues to consider it a success, Bob remains persuaded it was a failure. Surprise, surprise.Note: Oscar® and Academy Awards® are the trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This podcast is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Music:Intro and Outro music...
2021-06-191h 07And the Winner Should Have Been...The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThis episode is, like all of them, spoiler heavy. We continue our journey through Jackson's vision of Tolkien's masterpiece with the middle section of The Lord of the Rings. Further ranting from Bob tempered by Mark's voice of moderation.Note: Oscar® and Academy Awards® are the trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This podcast is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Music:Intro and Outro music excer...
2021-06-051h 10
The Bob Rivers ShowBob and Zip Show with Ed Kelly - Jun 4, 2021Trump’s blog shuts down after anemic numbers, making Zuckerberg the most powerful man on the planet.
Zip is raving about a movie from 1995 that’s free on YouTube (Freefall: Flight 174). We tease him but it’s a great flick… Bob and Ed both admit they could live entirely on YouTube.
The Supreme Court rules on a case involving a stripper.
HBO Max: The Undoing, starring Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman. No spoilers, unless Nicole Kidman’s real age counts.
It’s the end of an era for Zip as he sells a priz...
2021-06-041h 07
Tell Me Something Good About RetailMark Fletcher, Owner of NewsXpress AU. On Finding Out That Sarcasm Can Sell [Episode 217]Bob Phibbs interviewed Mark Fletcher CEO NewsXpress AU on how understanding their Millennial customers led to selling gifts to people who want to make fun of their friends, on franchising and the goal of finding the fun in selling your products in a store.
2019-05-2527 minTell Me Something Good About RetailMark Kilens, VP of Content and Community at Drift, On The Conversations You Have With Customers [Episode 216]Bob Phibbs interviewed Mark Kilens, VP of Content and Community at Drift. Mark talked about his early days working at a college bookstore, how to connect future customers to you in realtime, and how to have more conversations through your website.
2019-05-1724 min
Beware of the Leopard: the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy podcastFrom Advanced Vectoid Stabilisis to Almighty BobMark Steadman, Jon Hickman and Jon Bounds embark on a mission to discuss everything in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy canon , in alphabetical order.Advanced Vectoid StabilisisA device you can add to your spaceship, “that only wimps go for”. It might also be prime fodder for a Top Gear discussion.AgrajagThe creature with the sprained mind, who constructed the Cathedral of Hate in Arthur’s name, after believing him to be the cause of his many deaths. Here we share some confessions and decide i...
2017-08-1037 min
The Mark Divine ShowBob Schoultz on leadership, heroism and the current atmosphere for the SEALsTwo old friends, Captain Bob Schoultz and Commander Mark Divine talk about how recent publicity has impacted the SEALs. Bob Schoultz is an expert in leadership, and he’s both a speaker and guest at the Unbeatable Mind retreat. He’s taught leadership ethics in both in business and the military at the graduate level. In this wide ranging conversation, Bob and Mark touch on the importance and meaning of the SEAL ethos, the value of leadership and the different meanings of heroism. All of these subjects are essential for both the military leader and for understanding leadership in busi...
2016-06-0844 min