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The Rufflin' Feathers PodcastEpisode #23: Are We Biblically "Rich?" - Wealth, Money, And The Way of JesusIs it possible to be both biblically faithful and financially comfortable? In this episode, we ask uncomfortable questions about wealth, lifestyle, and what it really means to live the Jesus way. Join Jon, Chris, and Brandon as they wrestle with what the Bible says about riches — and what that might mean for your job, your house, and your habits. We'll even consider what it should look like for a church family to be financially blessed. Some feathers might get ruffled. Some budgets may feel attacked. But hey... we ask for your attention, not your tithe. ...2025-05-081h 11
Knights of the HardcoverEp 26 - Wind and Truth (Chapters 5-13)Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach woke up on an intelligent day to discuss early release chapters 5-13 of 'Wind and Truth' by Brandon Sanderson (found at reactormag.com). Honor is not dead if we get to read this book 3 months before it comes out! 2024-09-1855 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 25 - Wind and Truth (Prologue + Chapters 1-4)Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach travel to Lasting Integrity for a discussion of the first five sample chapters of 'Wind and Truth' by Brandon Sanderson (can be found at reactormag.com). Sharpen your Shardblade (not necessary or possible) and cover your safehand, because were getting into the rockbuds on this one!
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Knights of the HardcoverEp 24 - The Stone SkyBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach travel to Syl Anagist for a discussion of 'The Stone Sky' by N.K. Jemison. We'll teach you everything we know about magic and orogene, which you'll find out, isn't very much.
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Give Us The Dirt3.11 Driven by Resilience with Chris ShearerWelcome back to our special series of the Give Us the Dirt podcast, dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode we welcome back Chris Shearer, a remarkable individual who not only embodies resilience but advocates tirelessly for those struggling with mental health challenges.When our guest, Chris Shearer, isn't climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or Half Dome, he's using his expertise in media and technology as a Partner at Wheelhouse Media, an award-winning video production company based right here in Charlotte, NC. From high-definition video to motion design and animation, they are THE go-to...2024-05-2236 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 23 - The Obelisk GateBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach go down into the crystal comm to discuss'The Obelisk Gate' by N.K. Jemison. We'll teach you everything we know about magic and orogene, which you'll find out, isn't very much. Give the pod a listen and it will grow on you like stone on an arm.
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Knights of the HardcoverEp 22 - The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1)Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach take you and the rest of the roggas to the Fulcrum to discuss 'The Fifth Season' by N.K. Jemison. You know to stay focused so you don't end up in the breeding program or, in the worst case scenario, at a dreaded node station. To perfect your orogenic skills, you turn up the volume and enjoy your favorite podcast. 2024-04-091h 49
Knights of the HardcoverEp 21 - Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and a Lookback at 2023Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach start with a brief discussion of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros followed by a late reflection on our most and least favorite books of 2023! If you are here to listen to a disussion on how much we loved Fourth Wing, I would turn back now (we didn't). We wish you all luck on your 2024 Goodreads reading goals!2024-03-0651 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 20 - The Blacktongue ThiefBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach review our first class in the Thieving Guild as we discuss, 'The Blacktongue Thief' by Christopher Buehlman. We are prepared to play a very high stakes game of Towers, so put on a new set of legs and burn off your crotch fleas because its time to play "pull" sport with some goblins (Zach and Chris). 2024-01-301h 21
Fill The BoxEpisode 01 - Breaking Ground: Meet the Hosts and Uncover the JourneyWelcome to the first episode of Fill The Box, where curiosity meets conversation! Join Brandon and Chris as they provide an introduction, sharing a bit about their backgrounds, interests, and what inspired them to embark on this exciting podcasting adventure together. Tune in to discover the driving force behind Fill The Box, get to know your hosts on a personal level, and catch a glimpse of things to come.2024-01-1035 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 19 - The Sunlit ManWere planet hoppin baby! Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach take a break from evading the Night Brigade to discuss Secret Project #4, 'The Sunlit Man' by Brandon Sanderson. We max out our Breath Equivalent Units and praise Adonalsium so youre not going to want to miss this. That is unless youre afraid of a sun that burns everything it touches!2024-01-101h 49
Knights of the HardcoverEp 18 - Untethered SkyBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach depart on our first hunt to discuss 'Untethered Sky' by Fonda Lee. Sharpen your spears and prepare your chariots because we are crossing Dartha for The Great Hunt. Podding about ruhkers is not for the faint of heart!2023-12-1259 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 17 - Yumi and the Nightmare PainterNow hiring - Bamboo artists wanted! Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach become spiritually bound to discuss Secret Project #3, 'Yumi and the Nightmare Painter' by Brandon Sanderson. Turn up your Sion lines and prepare a fresh canvas as we travel to the natural spring of sexual tension. Clear your mind and lets get to the rock stacking!
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Knights of the HardcoverEp 16 - The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesAre you coming to the podding tree? Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach return to the Hunger Games arena to discuss 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' by Suzanne Collins. Update your rabies vaccine and conquer your fear of snakes as we enter the Capital ahead of the much anticipated theatrical release. May the odds be ever in your favor!
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Dead City Drive-InSEX & CAMPYTHE LOVE WITCH | DEATH PROOF | PSYCHO BEACH PARTYWith Guest Programmer KATIE CASTONGUAYForget bonfires, s’mores, and mosquito bites, and plant that severed tongue firmly in your cheek as Dead City Drive-In goes to camp! Join Brandon, Chris and special guest programmer, Katie Castonguay as they turn up the irony to 11 and delve into the campiest trio of movies, guaranteed to make John Waters’ mustache curl. So grab your surfboard and your jar of witch piss, hop into your 1970 Dodge Challenger and prepare for an episode full of swank, sex, and high octane, 'cau...2023-08-252h 29
Dead City Drive-InJAWS-A-THONIn desperate need of a midseason hiatus, Brandon and Chris attempt to flee the Drive-In only to be swallowed whole by a horrifying sea beast! Inside the leviathan’s digestive tract, the duo decide to program a JAWS themed octo-feature– pairing the original classic and its three increasingly absurd sequels with appropriate companion flicks! No piranhas or tentacles or orcas here– we’re steering clear of the obvious and diving deep into some real waterlogged WTF territory! Get your harpoons ready, feed Dennis Quaid a 3D-sized rail of Michael Caine, and prepare to believe that sharks can roar, ‘cause from hell's hea...2023-08-112h 36Give Us The Dirt1.8 - Episode 8: How Not To Be A Leader Series Recap with Chris Shearer, Wheelhouse Media2 - Episode 8: How Not To Be A Leader Series Recap with Chris Shearer, Wheelhouse MediaAnd just like that, we have wrapped up our first full series of the Give Us The Dirt podcast. What a journey this has been! Over the past eight weeks, we have heard stories, relived experiences, and reflected on ourselves to better understand How NOT To Be A Leader. We learned a couple of new terms like ‘fail forward’ and ‘quiet quitting’ and we understand, now more than ever, that it’s all about the people.Throughout this series, we were so inspired by the focus on collaboration and continuous improvement displayed by each of our gue...2023-07-2642 min
Dead City Drive-InPERVERTED PUPPET PLAYTIMEKILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE | MEET THE FEEBLES | GHOULIES 2With Guest Programmer MATTHEW YOVINOSaturday mornings sure aren’t what they used to be! Long gone are the days of waking up early to shove our faces full of Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs, eyes glued to the glowing screen in front of us, staring into a flickering void of programming featuring adults with their hands shoved up the asses of neon-furred puppets machine gunning each other into felt souffle. Those were the days! So, Brandon and Chris have decided to bring it back to th...2023-06-301h 57
Dead City Drive-InZOMBIE COMMENTARYBrandon and Chris are cozying up in their Plymouth Fury for some gut-munchin’ Italian zombie action in a Special Commentary Episode of Lucio Fulci’s first masterpiece: ZOMBIE (aka Zombi 2 aka Zombie Flesh Eaters aka The Movie Where A Zombie Fights A Damn Tiger Shark for Real)! Watch along as we marvel at exotic, Caribbean locations plagued by the festering undead! Hear us squeal with high-pitched fervor at the sight of a beautiful, green eye being pierced with a splinter of deadly wood! Jam along to the synthy rhythms of Italo-horror-prog! Get ready for some serious spaghetti splatter ‘cause we’re blowi...2023-06-161h 48
Dead City Drive-InARMAGEDDON ARENADEATH RACE 2000 | THE RUNNING MAN | ROBOT JOXWith Guest Programmer MICHAEL MARTZWho loves you and who do you love? Well, if you’re anything like Brandon & Chris, you love gameshows set in a post-apocalyptic America where the winner gets the adoration of the remnants of humanity and the loser gets straight-up crushed by a giant robot! Special Guest Programmer Michael Martz stops by to press his luck with a whammy of a double-feature! Gas up your death-mobiles, make union with your robot exoskeleton, get ready to turn your Sub-Zeros into plain zeroes an...2023-06-022h 43
Brawl Street Journal: In Depth Conversation on Combat SportsThe UFC's Most Exciting Fighter: Brandon RawDawg RoyvalStep into the octagon of thought-provoking conversations as we bring you an exhilarating episode featuring UFC contender Brandon Royval. Join us for a captivating discussion as Brandon and his longtime friend, MMA veteran Chris Camozzi, take a trip down memory lane, sharing training stories, reminiscing about gym knockouts, and reflecting on their experiences in the rough-and-tumble "gladiator school" gym where it all began.
In this special episode, we delve into the unique bond between Brandon Royval and Chris Camozzi, who have known each other since Brandon's teenage years. Prepare to be immersed in their...2023-05-191h 55
Dead City Drive-InTERROR TOTSTHE BAD SEED | THE CHILDREN | VILLAGE OF THE DAMNEDWith Guest Programmer VICTORIA TRIBBLESo your daughter just drowned a little boy in the pond, is that really any reason to send ‘em to their room? We’re not talking prison time and electric chairs, are we? Besides, who could kill a child? It’s a warped query in the annals of psychotronic cinema, and luckily Brandon & Chris are joined by Guest Programmer Victoria Tribble to contemplate the unthinkable. We’re giving out lightning powered spankings to some of the worst behaved kids in movie...2023-05-192h 33
Knights of the HardcoverEp 15 - The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England (Secret Project #2)Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach are real judgmental "aerses" this week as we discuss 'The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England' by Brandon Sanderson (aka Secret Project #2). No dimension is safe as we figure out what exactly Sanderson has against the state of Nebraska (our home state). Check your augments and replenish your nanites because we go to extreme lengths to defy our lord and Savior, Woden.
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Dead City Drive-InDEAD CITY DRIVE-IN'S SICKO DE MAYO ESPECIAL!SANTO AND BLUE DEMON VS THE MONSTERS | THE CURSE OF THE CRYING WOMAN | ALUCARDA | DON’T PANIC | FROM DUSK TILL DAWNThe doors of Dead City Drive-In are officially open for a fourth season of slime-splattered screens and screams! After downing a bottle of irradiated Mezcal, Brandon and Chris decide to program a celebracion of Mexican genre cinema, Dead City style! It’s a south-of-the-border, 5-FILM MARATHON of the best and weirdest psychotronica Mexico has to offer! Luchadors wrestling Frankensteins! Wailing ghosts murdering villagers with vicious dogs! Blood-drenched nude nuns screaming for Satan! Grown men in dino...2023-05-052h 36
Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News & Mount Rushmore of Magic Systems (5/04/2023)Brandon, Chris, and Zach switch it up and take on a special Sidequest mission to debate a Mount Rushmore of Favorite Magic Systems. Before they get to that, the Knights discuss the new trailer for 'Dune: Part II', whats going on with the WGA writers' strike, the season 3 finale of 'The Mandalorian', 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3' coming soon, and rumors around the casting for 'The Fantastic Four'.
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Knights of the HardcoverEp 14 - The Poppy WarBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach carry their pigs to the top of the mountain to discuss 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang. Join the Trifecta as we tend to our poppy garden and summon the Phoenix in this week's drug fueled backpacking trip. But dont worry, you dont need hallucinogens to talk our gods, just give the Pod a listen.
2023-04-261h 28Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Mount Rushmore Specials (4/19/2023)Brandon, Chris, and Zach switch it up and take on a special Sidequest mission to debate our Mount Rushmores of Top Star Wars Properties (excluding the books) and favorite locations in Fantasy stories. Before we get to that the Knights discuss 'Harry Potter and the Seasonal Depression Reading Slump', our thoughts on HBO's 'Succession' final season, and dive into the Living Waters for Season 3 of 'The Mandalorian'
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Knights of the HardcoverEp 13 - This Is How You Lose the Time WarZach vs. Chris. Chris vs. Brandon. Brandon vs. Zach. Who will win the Pod war?! Join the Knights of the Hardcover as we discuss the 2019 Fantasy/SciFi novel 'This is How You Lose the Time War' by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. Remove your feeding tube and exit the Garden cause we've left this special note just for you, Red.
2023-04-1356 minKnights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (4/05/2023)Our podcasting software died on us, so this is a short one!
Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: HBO's new Harry Potter Show Announcement, 'Barbie Trailer, 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse' Trailer, 'Mandalorian' Season 3, 'The Bad Batch' season 2, 'Succession' Final Season, and 'Jade Shards' by Fonda Lee!
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The Higher Purpose PodcastChris Leaves For Alphaland & Prepares To Meet His Biggest Mentor Christian Guzman (S2: E6)In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast Brandon Interviews Chris and talks to him about his big trip coming up to go to Alphaland. Alphaland is a massive gym in Houston, Texas that is owned and founded by one of Chris's biggest inspirations and mentors Christian Guzman. We get an inside scoop as to why this trip is so important to Chris, who Christian is to Chris, and Chris's intentions for his 5-day trip in Houston. This is a great episode for anyone that needs to find a mentor and why having a mentor is so important to...2023-03-2627 minKnights of the HardcoverSidequest: Best Fantasy TV Shows BracketIt's March Madness Baby! And to celebrate Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach debate our bracket of the 16 best Fantasy TV shows of all time. Our NCAA brackets are already screwed, but fortunately there are no losers on this pod!2023-03-211h 07
The FortBrandon Sedloff Interviews Chris: Reflections On My Career, Fort, Raising Capital, & Lessons LearnedWe'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners. Responses received by 05/11/23 will be entered in a drawing for $500 cash.http://www.thefortpod.com/surveyBrandon Sedloff is Managing Director and Founding SVP of Sales at Juniper Square where he focuses on business development, and strategy and serves some of the world's largest institutional investment managers. Juniper Square empowers GPs and LPs to focus on building enduring relationships and exceptional investment opportunities. Our partnership enablement solutions empower investment pa...2023-03-161h 26The FortBrandon Sedloff Interviews Chris: Reflections On My Career, Fort, Raising Capital, & Lessons LearnedWe'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners. Responses received by 05/11/23 will be entered in a drawing for $500 cash.http://www.thefortpod.com/surveyBrandon Sedloff is Managing Director and Founding SVP of Sales at Juniper Square where he focuses on business development, and strategy and serves some of the world's largest institutional investment managers. Juniper Square empowers GPs and LPs to focus on building enduring relationships and exceptional investment opportunities. Our partnership enablement solutions empower investment pa...2023-03-161h 26
Knights of the HardcoverEp 12 - Midnight LibraryBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach flip through the books of our lives as we discuss Midnight Library by Matt Haig. There's no time like the present to rethink all of your life's biggest regrets so join us while we do that on a podcast!2023-03-1557 min
Dead City Drive-InSEASON 4 ANNOUNCEMENT!Surprise! Brandon & Chris take a few minutes to give all you mutants and maniacs a little hint on what's in store for the next season of Dead City Drive-In, including an official release date and a few extra little surprises that just couldn't wait! Mark your calendars-- SEASON 4 is comin' in hot and sooner than you'd think! Get more Dead City Drive-In content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1010 minKnights of the HardcoverSidequest: All Cosmere S-Tier RankingsBy the Lord Ruler! Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach debate our S-Tier rankings of all Brandon Sanderson Cosmere books. Honor is dead, but we did what we could to come to an agreement on where to rank the books of our favorite fantasy series!2023-03-071h 00
Dead City Drive-InYEAR IN REVIEW: 1986The Drive-In Gods have called a wrap and Dead City is closing its doors for the season. But before they go, Brandon & Chris have decided to program one last round of drive-in depravity! They’re digging through the cinematic wasteland in search of the best 1986 has to offer. 40 films are up for contention: bimbo-blasting killbots, vomit-spewing Jeff Goldblums and frog-chomping Oscar winners all vie for the top spot in a Season Finale that’ll put the Dick back into your Miller! Get more Dead City Drive-In content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2023-03-031h 59
Knights of the HardcoverEp 11 - Legends & LattesBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach take a scroll to our favorite coffee shop to discuss Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. Grab your research, play some chess, listen to the worlds strangest music, and join us for some scones and lattes!2023-02-281h 06
Dead City Drive-InTHE CELLULOID CATACOMB!David Warner | Donald Pleasence | Dick MillerInspired by graffiti scrawled in the stalls of the Dead City bathroom, Brandon & Chris get the wild idea to introduce their own Hall of Slime– a place for the gone (but not for-rotten) legends of genre cinema to be remembered forever. It’s a special episode that honors and celebrates the roles of some of our very favorite character actors and the rules for inclusion are easy: Inductees must be deceased and must have been in the type of movies that played on slime-splattered drive-in screens everywhere. From ooze merchant to s...2023-02-171h 40Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (2/14/2023)What better way to spend Valentine's Day then with The Knights!!
Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: The Superbowl, 'The Flash' Trailer, the last two episodes of HBO's 'Last of Us', 'Mandalorian' Season 3 trailer, MCU and 'Wakandar Forever', 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow' follow up thoughts, Hogwarts Legacy initial playthrough thoughts, Nintendo Direct Announcements, and another Book recommendation from Zach!2023-02-1445 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 10 - Small GodsBrandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach discuss religion, politics, and the best ways to prepare Turtle Soup in this week's breakdown of Small Gods by Terry Pratchett. You've got to record a pod, to prove you're a podcaster -- now were just waiting on our free official loofahs.2023-02-071h 14
Dead City Drive-InDEAD IN THE WATER!LEVIATHAN | BLOOD VESSEL | DEEP BLUE SEAWith Guest Programmer NIGEL SIKESAhoy, matey! Our anchor’s aweigh and we’ve set sail, full speed ahead for a high seas adventure! Batten down your hatches and join Brandon & Chris as they navigate above and below the raging ocean waves in search of the perfect waterlogged double-feature. Guest Programmer Nigel Sikes climbs aboard to toss his own life preserver into the mix! If you like your ports of call stuffed to the gills with slimy sea creatures, Nazi vampires and genetically modified sharks, then friends, sit right back...2023-02-032h 14Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (2/1/2022)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: Tress of the Emerald Sea book unboxing, Jedi: Survivor game delay, Hogwarts Legacy initial thoughts, James Gunn's DCU Chapter One announcement, 'Untethered Sky' and ' Green Bone Saga' by Fonda Lee, HBO's 'Succession' Season 4 trailer, and the last two episodes of HBO's 'Last of Us'!2023-02-0139 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 9 - Tress of the Emerald SeaWelcome Dougs!!! Brandon(BJ), Chris, and Zach sail across the Midnight Sea to kick off the 2023, year of Sanderson with Secret Project Number #1: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. Grab your favorite cup, place underpants on your head, and try to keep ALL bodily fluids contained while on this voyage across the Spore Seas!2023-01-241h 47
Dead City Drive-InGHOSTBUSTERS II COMMENTARY!I, Vigo, the Scourge of Carpathia, the Sorrow of Moldavia, command you… to get ready for another Dead City Drive-In Commentary Special with Brandon & Chris! We’re coating this spooky sequel with our voices like slime blowers to Lady Liberty! Watch along with us as we deep dive into a childhood classic. We’re talking genocidal madmen living inside magic paintings, mood slime with a kink for verbal humiliation, evil electric chair entities and rampaging spirits that are frankly, too hot to handle and too cold to hold! Will there be slime? Um.. is the atomic weight of cobalt 58.9? Zip up...2023-01-201h 58Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (1/17/2023)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: Whales, Goodreads top rated books, Secret Project #1 (Tress of the Emerald Sea), James Cameron's Avatar announces Fire Navi, Bad Batch season 2, Last of Us first Episode, Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2, The Broken Earth series, 'The Revenant' book, Hogwarts Legacy, Jedi Survivor, Readers Digest Top 25 Fantasy Novels of all time, and Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania!2023-01-1740 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 8 - The Princess BrideBrandon(BJ), Chris, and Zach climb the Cliffs of Insanity to discuss the classic fantasy novel 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman. We forged our best 6-finder sword to tell a tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing and a frightening assortment of wild beasts. Prepare to Pod! 2023-01-101h 29
Dead City Drive-InNUCLEAR FAMILY MELTDOWN!THE BROOD | XTRO | ALTERED STATESWith Guest Programmer ROBB LEEFamily dynamics can be a bit tricky– especially if Mom’s a crazy New Age nutbag who prefers to lick the afterbirth from freshly hatched brood babies rather than spend time with her familial unit. And where do you go with the conversation after you catch Dad slurping up snake eggs or devolving into a caveman who breaks into zoos to get in touch with his primordial side? Lucky for you, the Dead City Drive-In’s got you covered! Brandon and Chris are joined by Guest...2022-12-232h 10Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: End of Year Holiday SpecialBrandon, Chris, and Zach end the year with a year in review Holiday special! We are going to be covering our favorite books, movies, and TV shows of the year as well as releases were most looking forward to in 2023. Finally, we top things off with a Fantasy draft of characters we'd invite to our Holiday party from the books we've covered on the pod!
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TheB2podcastTexas Men's Basketball coach Chris Beard arrested. ESPN Rant, MLB free agency recap and moreIn this episode Brandon discusses Chris Beard getting arrested. The fight between Skip and Sharron and more
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Knights of the HardcoverEp 7 - The Lost Metal (Part 2)We loved the book so much, we had to give it another shake! Brandon (BJ), Chris and Zach put in their earrings so they can continue their discussion of 'The Lost Metal' by the masterful Brandon Sanderson (Part 2). In this second episode the guys debate reddit theories, discuss different Cosmere connections in the book, and talk about their favorite parts. You wont want to miss it cause this pod is the best lay you'll ever have.2022-12-131h 12
Dead City Drive-InPHANTASM II COMMENTARY!Hop in! We’re going for a ride in our ‘58 Plymouth Fury for a Drive-In screening of one of our favorite sequels of all time: Don Coscarelli’s PHANTASM II! Watch along as Brandon & Chris talk all over the studio-financed, stealth remake of the original fever-dream masterpiece. It’s 97 minutes of spacegates, chainsaw fights and silver spheres that’ll get you more pumped up than a sawed-off quad-barrelled shotgun blasting grandma-dwarves down a flight of stairs! Don’t be intimidated by the potential wrath of the Tall Man, this is a DCDI Commentary Special and that means talking’s allowed, boooooyyyyy!2022-12-091h 43Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (12/06/2022)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: Dune: The Sisterhood, 2022 Goodreads most read books, Avatar: The Last Airbender Animated Movies, New Bung Joon Ho movie: Mickey 17, Jedi: Survivor, Andor, Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special, Willow show release, and Brandon's final thoughts on the Wheel of Time Series!2022-12-0653 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 6 - The Lost Metal (Part 1)Brandon (BJ), Chris and Zach take their new flying warship to Bilming to discuss The Lost Metal by the masterful Brandon Sanderson (Part 1). This first part will be a complete summary and breakdown of every section of the book so if you have not read it, give it an extra shake before listening. You wont want to miss it because this pod is the best lay you'll ever have! 2022-11-291h 56
Dead City Drive-InBAD GIRLS, BIG DREAMS!NASHVILLE GIRL | HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD | HARDCOREWith Guest Programmer WILL ERRICKSONThere’s a bit of wanderlust amblin’ through the Drive-In, so Brandon & Chris enlist the help of guest programmer Will Errickson (co-author of the incredible Paperbacks From Hell and steward of the Too Much Horror Fiction Blog) to travel down those lonesome, dusty roads in hot pursuit of success and stardom. We’re slinging our guitars over our shoulders, hikin’ up our torn Daisy Dukes and thumbin’ a ride into the darkest corners of Tinseltown for a double-feature of hicksploitation and degradation– but at what cost?...2022-11-251h 48Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (11/22/2022)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: The 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards, Ash Ketchum Finally becoming a Pokémon Master, George R.R. Martins 'The Ice Dragon', Greta Gerwig directing the first 2 'Chronicles of Narnia' films, Brandon Sanderson announcements from Dragonsteel 2022, Andor coming to ABC, FX, Freeform, and Hulu, and Audible/Kindle new reward program!2022-11-2240 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 5 - Fairy Tale by Stephen KingBrandon (BJ), Chris and Zach go down the well in the shed to the land of Empis to discuss Fairy Tale by the great Stephen King. Even if you love the pod, we please ask that you refrain from sticking us with your prong-de-dong -- after all we are the "True Pod". 2022-11-151h 16Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (11/8/2022)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: the new book 'Origins of The Wheel of Time', book cover reveals for Fractal Noise and book 6 of Red Rising: 'Lightbringer', HBO Cancelling Westworld, some new season premiers/announcements for Mythic Quest, The Last of Us, and Sandman, our thoughts on the Disney+ Show 'Andor', Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavil in Witcher, the casting announcement of the new Percy Jackson Show, and 'The Lost Metal' by Brandon Sanderson comes out in just ONE WEEK!!2022-11-0841 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 5 - Mistborn Era 2 (and sample chapters 1-13 of The Lost Metal)**FULL COSMERE SPOILERS**
In preparation for the release of "The Lost Metal" on November 15th, Brandon (BJ), Chris, and Zach take their first dive into the Cosmere to quickly recap books 1-3 of the Mistborn era 2 saga by Brandon Sanderson. After that, they talk through the individual characters, their favorite parts, and some ridiculous mailbag questions. Finally, they wrap up discussing weekly released sample chapters 1-13 of the new book, The Lost Metal (Starts at 59:30). Grab your favorite hat and load up your Sterrion 36 cause were about to have a Rustin' good time. 2022-11-011h 11
Dead City Drive-InTHE DEAD CITY DRIVE-IN HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!Eat your ass out, Paul Lynde! It’s Halloween Season and The Great Blumpkin demands a 24-HOUR MARATHON of horror-movie atrocity to celebrate the spirit of Samhain in appropriately spooky fashion. Brandon & Chris are scooping out 17 of their favorite seasonal flicks for the perfect All Hallow’s Evening! What cinematic heinousness will they unleash? Will there be as many tricks as there are treats? Well, it IS the SEASON 3 PREMIERE, everyone’s entitled to one little… aw, you know the rest. It’s a fun-sized, star-studded, holiday spectacular that’ll make you puke pumpkin spice into your latte with ice!2022-10-282h 19Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (10/25/2022)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: a follow up on the Hulu Hellraiser movie, a Brandon Sanderson/Brotherwise Games Kickstarter update, the announcement of the new Damon Lindelof Star Wars Movie, a new Percy Jackson book is coming, and our thoughts on the season finales of She Hulk, House of Dragon, and Rings of Power.2022-10-2527 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 4 - The Goblin EmperorBrandon (BJ), Chris and Zach navigate the political world of the Untheileneise Court to discuss the The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. We'll have our nohecharis nearby as we figure out what the hell is going on in Ethuveraz.2022-10-181h 44Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News Update (10/10/2022)Brandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news (and all other things) covering: the first look at Season 2 of Wheel of Time, the new Hellraiser movie on Hulu, a Zach book recommendation (Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow), Marvel's Werewolf by Night, the first trailer for Super Mario Bro's (give us the rump!), and a show recommendation by Brandon (The Orville).2022-10-1131 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 3 - Hunger of the Gods (Part 2)Brandon (BJ), Chris and Zach enter the Galdur Tower to discuss the second half of book 2 of the Bloodsworn Saga - Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne (Chapter 35; pg 320 through the end of the book). Join us on this week's shield dance as we attempt not to piss our pants from fear.2022-10-041h 43
Knights of the HardcoverEp 2 - Hunger of the Gods (Part 1)Brandon (BJ), Chris and Zach dive deep into the vaesen pit to discuss book 2 of the Bloodsworn Saga - Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne (up through Chapter 35; pg 320). Get out your dictionaries because were about to mispronounce a lot of Norse words (ALOT).2022-10-041h 05Knights of the HardcoverSidequest: Fantasy News UpdateBrandon, Chris, and Zach run through this week's fantasy news covering: New book Releases, a Chris book recommendation, Mistborn Era 2, Stormlight Minifigs Kickstarter, Amazon Ebooks new Return Policy, Hogwarts Legacy Release Date, and a discussion on the state of the fantasy content wars today (which really turns into a discussion about House of the Dragon).2022-09-2743 min
Knights of the HardcoverEp 1 - Shadow of the GodsBrandon, Chris, and Zach give a full rundown of the 1st book of the Bloodsworn Trilogy - Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne. Sharpen your seax and strap up your brynja cause this podcast is about to get bloody!2022-09-201h 03Knights of the HardcoverEp 0 - Introduction to Knights of the HardcoverBrandon, Chris, and Zach introduce their new podcast, Knights of the Hardcover, and talk about the books that made them fall in love with fantasy, their favorite/least favorite fantasy tropes, the fantasy world they'd most like to live in, and their favorite magic systems.2022-06-1019 min
Dead City Drive-InYEAR IN REVIEW: 1985The Drive-In Gods have called a wrap and Dead City is closing its doors for the season. But before they go, Brandon & Chris have decided to program one last round of drive-in depravity! They’re going back to the gory days of Fango Pull-Out Posters and stop-motion puppets to curate a weekend long marathon of the best genre films 1985 has to offer! Face-ripping werewolves, naked space vampires and enchiladas from hell all vie for the top spot in a Season Finale that’ll put the fuck back in Chfuck Bronson! Get more Dead City Drive-In content on Patreon! H...2022-01-282h 29
The Higher Purpose PodcastBodybuilding Shows Interview w/ Chris Wertman (S1: E11)On episode 11, Brandon interviews Chris about his past experiences competing in bodybuilding shows! We learn why Chris decided to enter the competitions, what the process entailed and how much Chris had to sacrifice along the way. We hear about the differences between regular dieting and the extremes one must go through to compete in shows and we may or may not get an answer to see if they're more shows in Chris's future! Listen along to uncover the truths about Chris journey when it comes to bodybuilding and good luck not being inspired after hearing the relentless commitment Chris...2022-01-2638 min
Dead City Drive-In80s CANNON FILMS!THE DELTA FORCE | NINJA III: THE DOMINATION | BREAKIN' 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOOwith Guest Programmer: Ben LovettIt’s 2022, and what better way to greet the New Year than by blasting it into oblivion with a beard-operated missile launcher?! Sounds a little excessive? Well, nothing’s more excessive than the seemingly endless output brought to you by indie studio madmen Golan & Globus! Stopping by to help Brandon & Chris program an 80s CANNON FILMS double-feature explodathon is none other than film composer and musician, Ben Lovett (The Night House, The Beta Test)! Grab a can of V8 juice and sharpen your...2022-01-142h 27