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The Success Tax PodcastGame Plan Episode 6: "L Is For Learning" — Read. Reflect. Rise. With Dr. Rick WellsIn this episode of the Success Tax Podcast, Eric Green and Tony Carter are back with Dr. Rick Wells as they climb higher through the G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. framework—this time stopping at L for Learning. But this isn’t just about school smarts. This episode dives into learning on purpose, especially through reading—books, situations, people—and how sharpening your mind is a game-changer for entrepreneurs, parents, professionals, and anyone seeking growth.Tune in for:Why reading is the ultimate personal development toolHow books can become lifelong mentors—...
2025-07-0224 min
The Success Tax PodcastGame Plan: Episode 5: "P Is For Purpose" — Finding What Truly Drives You With Dr. Rick WellsWhat if your purpose isn’t something you choose—but something that’s been waiting for you to uncover it? In this thought-provoking episode of the Success Tax Podcast, Eric Green and Tony Carter welcome back Dr. Rick Wells to explore the fifth pillar of the G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. framework: Purpose.Forget the overused “find your why” advice. Dr. Wells breaks it down deeper—because purpose isn’t just a reason, it’s a calling. Whether you're a tax pro, entrepreneur, veteran, or public servant, understanding your purpose is about discovering the verb behind what...
2025-06-2519 min
The Success Tax PodcastGame Plan: Episode 3: Make The Climb With Dr. Rick WellsReady to stop wishing and start doing? In Episode 3 of the Success Tax Podcast, hosts Tony Carter and Eric Green are joined once again by Dr. Rick Wells to explore the third element of the G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. framework: “M” – Make the Climb. This inspiring episode dives deep into the critical moment when individuals must decide whether to stay in the comfort of inaction or step forward and pursue their dreams.The discussion kicks off with the notion that everyone knows someone who had a great idea but never took a...
2025-06-1120 min
The Success Tax PodcastGame Plan: Episode 2: Attitude Is Everything With Dr. Rick WellsTired of chasing success? Discover the G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. Join entrepreneurial leaders Eric Green, Tony Carter, and Dr. Rick Wells in this powerful 8-part podcast series. They unveil the G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. Framework, a proven, repeatable system designed to move you beyond randomness and build a meaningful life, resilient mindset, and purpose-driven career. Learn to clarify your values, set impactful goals, and take deliberate steps toward your personal, professional, and spiritual best.In this second episode, we cover the “A” in Game Plan - Atti...
2025-06-0526 min
The Success Tax PodcastGame Plan: Episode 1: Every Game Has Rules With Dr. Rick WellsWhat if success wasn’t random — but instead the result of a proven, repeatable system? In this transformative 8-part podcast series, join the entrepreneurial trio of Eric Green, Tony Carter, and Dr. Rick Wells as they break down the powerful G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. Framework — a strategic guide for building a meaningful life, resilient mindset, and impactful career. Each episode explores one essential pillar of the GAME PLAN philosophy, helping listeners clarify their values, sharpen their goals, and take intentional action toward becoming their best self — personally, professionally, and spiritually....
2025-05-2927 min
TigerTown Sports PodcastEpisode 57 - Parker Hall and Carter WellsParker Hall and Carter Wells stop by to discuss the 2025 Northeast baseball season and get their thoughts on winning some mid-season awards and being named to mid-season watch lists.
2025-04-0348 min
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcastSarah Wells Rolland on recovering from Hurricane HeleneSarah Wells Rolland founded the Village Potters in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC in 2011. The art center housed a community of seven resident potters, as well as dozens of students through their classes and mentorship program. In late September Hurricane Helene turned the French Broad into a raging river that destroyed the Village Potters. In our interview we talk about the history of the art center and their ongoing recovery from catastrophic flooding. You can support The Village Potters recovery efforts on GoFundMe and find out more at www.thevillagepotters.com. Many thanks t...
2024-12-1046 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.178: I Used To Like 'Ghost Dad'.Send us a textWhat do you do when it turns out that one of your precious childhood movies now stars a monster of a human being? That's what we find out this week when Shawn and his son Kris, take a look at our final Daddy Issues movie, the 1990 family classic 'Ghost Dad'. We do our very best to try to separate art and artist this week as we navigate this Bill Cosby romp. And after looking past the person in the lead, how does this movie legitimately hold up? Tune in to find out!
2024-05-241h 04
I Used To Like This OneEp.177: I Used To Like 'Big Daddy'.Send us a textThis week for Daddy Issues month, Shawn and his son Kris take a look at a father willing to commit fraud in order to keep his kid, in the 90s classic 'Big Daddy'. We haven't done a whole lot of Adam Sandler flicks up to this point so we felt it was time to watch a sentimental one. A vaguely racist Schneider character, and inexplicably hot love interest and a whole lotta product placements, this is the Sandman at his Sandler-est. What did we think of it? Tune in to find out!
2024-05-171h 09
I Used To Like This OneEp.176: I Used To Like 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'.Send us a textDaddy Issues Month continues and Kris Wells is back to co-host with Shawn when we explore the difficulty of having a megalomaniacal father with the classic 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'. This is one of Kris's all-time favorite franchises, so we take a look at why and whether it should be. We get off on tangents, gush over certain characters, explore international censorship, the physics of time and space and OF COURSE, because it's Austin Powers, we will be discussing poop. What did we think of it? Tune in to find o...
2024-05-101h 24
I Used To Like This OneEp.175: I Used To Like 'Batman Forever'.Send us a textIn an attempt at some father/son bonding, Shawn has given both his usual co-hosts a month off. In their place, Shawn's son, and past guest Kris Wells, steps into the role as we dive into some movie featuring Daddy Issues. And what better to scar a child than witnessing your parents murdered in front of you like our heroes in this week's film 'Batman Forever'. This is a long one. In fact, our longest to date. Clearly, I haven't spoken enough to my son since he moved out because we get off...
2024-05-032h 09
The Wells ReportThe Wells Report for Monday, November 20, 2023On Today's Broadcast: The IDF Reportedly Finds More Tunnels Under the Al Shifa Hospital....Parents of a Middle School Girl Stabbed 14 Times by a Classmate Sues....DC Circuit Hears Arguments to Overturn Trump Gag Order....Rosalynn Carter Passes....And More!!
2023-11-211h 54
From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 19: Bill Poole and Cynthia CrutchfieldThis episode features Bill Poole, Finance Director for the State of Alabama, and Cynthia Crutchfield, CEO of Innovate Alabama. These two Alabama leaders discuss how the State and Innovate Alabama support entrepreneurs, businesses, and commercialization. They share about the history of the Innovation Commission that kicked off new resources for Alabama citizens, what the future looks like for Alabama businesses, and the opportunities for support that lay ahead. Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release.https://twitter.c...
2023-11-0751 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 18: Todd Greer with Innovation Portal in Mobile, ALIn this episode, we sit down with Todd Greer, Executive Director of Innovation Portal, a nonprofit incubator and innovation hub accelerating startup growth in the Gulf Coast Region. We discuss how to support small businesses and what it takes to nurture economic growth and draw similarities between Mobile and the other major cities across Alabama.Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release.https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action
2023-10-2444 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.149: I Used To Like 'Killer Klowns From Outer Space'.Send us a textHalloween rolls on when Aaron Knowles returns to the co-host position to join Shawn in discussing the sci-fi horror comedy 'Killer Klowns From Outer Space'. We have plenty to say about this film... everything from the science happening in those cocoons to questionable hook-ups to 1988 hooligans. This movie was something Shawn had never seen? Was he on board? How did Aaron compare it to his viewings as a child? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us....
2023-10-201h 28From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 17: Sean Powers with The University of South AlabamaDescription:In this episode, we sit down to talk with Sean Powers, PhD, Angelia and Steven Stokes Endowed Professor in Environmental Resiliency and Director, Stokes School of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama. Over the course of this episode, we talk about his journey to Alabama and how Gulf Coast research and global fishery research inform conservation decisions and help our water systems thrive.Dig into more information:Dr. Sean Powershttps://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/marinesciences/drseanpowers.htmlUniversity of South Alabamahttps://www.southalabama.edu/...
2023-10-1039 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 16: President Jo Bonner with The University of South AlabamaIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Jo Bonner, President of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. We discuss President Bonner’s unique background and his goal to leverage South Alabama’s unique environment to attract talent, carve out a unique space in the academic landscape, and make a profound impact on the state and beyond.Dig into more information:Jo Bonnerhttps://www.southalabama.edu/departments/presidentsoffice/biography.htmlUniversity of S...
2023-09-2654 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 15: Joe Kirgues with Gener8torIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Joe Kirgues, co-founder of gener8tor, a venture capital firm out of Wisconsin. Even though he isn’t from Alabama, Joe and gener8tor are invested in success in the “flyover states” that are often overlooked in investment discussions. Take a listen to this episode as we discuss his background and what it means to start something new and invest in your backyard. Dig into more information:Joe Kirgueshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joekirgues/Troy Vossellerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in...
2023-09-1243 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 14: Jason Greene with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)In this episode, we talk with Jason Green, PhD, Dean of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business Administration. We talk about how UAH supports the next generation of the workforce, engages students with the mentality of “practice makes a professional,” and the value of engaging your local community.Dig into more information:Jason Greene, PhDhttps://www.uah.edu/business/faculty-staff/jason-greeneUniversity of Alabama at Huntsvillehttps://www...
2023-08-2936 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.142: I Used To Like 'Weird Science'.Send us a textIt's time! It's here! The granddaddy of them all! The King of the silly science month... or is it? This week, Shawn and Summer co-host Aaron take on the slightly experimental John Hughes sci-fi attempt 'Weird Science'. We discuss the actual "science" a lot, what Lisa is, Grizzly Bears, deadly Missiles, very inappropriate relationships and so very much more. Where does this fall in our Hughes ratings? Is it still, or was it ever good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2023-08-251h 46
I Used To Like This OneEp.141: I Used To Like 'Real Genius'.Send us a textAs we continue to get scientific on the show because this week Shawn and summer co-host Aaron, take a look at the brainiac college antics of the 1985 classic 'Real Genius'. We discuss all things lasers and popcorn, of course, and amusement park entrances to secret underground lairs. We discuss inappropriate love stories and the charm of Val Kilmer. And we especially discuss the fact that this is Shawn's first viewing of the movie. What did he think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please...
2023-08-181h 38From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 13: Charisse Stokes with TechMGMIn this episode, we sit down with Charisse Stokes, Executive Director at TECHMGM: an initiative to coordinate the efforts of many diverse partners around developing the tech and innovation ecosystem in Montgomery. We discuss what it means to plant roots in a new community, be comfortable with the uncomfortable, and how progress involves looking to those who came before you, opening doors for those behind you, and collaborating with diverse ideas.Dig into more information:Charisse Stokeshttps://www.techmgm.com/about-techmgm/leadership-team/ TechMGM
2023-08-1542 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.140: I Used To Like 'The Man With Two Brains'.Send us a textScience month rolls on as Shawn and summer co-host Aaron Knowles move on to a classic that may not necessarily be familiar to people. The mad scientist-ish, brain surgeon comedy 'The Man With Two Brains'. This movie has a lot to unpack and we're here for every minute of it. Where do we fall on the movie and even the title itself? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to contact or...
2023-08-111h 13
I Used To Like This OneEp.139: I Used To Like 'Stay Tuned'.Send us a textDon't change the channel! This movie does that enough for us this week when Shawn and resident co-host Aaron take a look at the 1992 classic, 'Stay Tuned'. And now that you've seen the title, you're like "Wait a sec... that vaguely rings a bell..." Yeah. THAT Stay Tuned. John Ritter, the Devil, sucked into a TV. If you haven't seen it, go watch it and then come hear us talk about it. This is our first movie in a month that we still haven't settled on a name for yet... Comedy Science flicks...
2023-08-041h 36From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 12: Jeff Helms and Russ Durrance with the Alabama Farmers FederationIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Jeff Helms and Russ Durrance of the Alabama Farmers Federation. We discuss the history of the Farmers Federation, how ALFA supports agriculture, farmers, and farming innovation in Alabama, and how a combination of grassroots and public-policy work supports farmers.Dig into more information:Jeff Helmshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-helms-8700939/https://alfafarmers.org/contact/media-relations/Russ Durrancehttps://yellowhammernews.com/alabama-farmers-federation-names-russ-durrance-state-legislative-programs-director/Alabama Farmers Federationhttps://alfafarmers.org/federation/history/https://alfafarmers.org/...
2023-08-0142 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.138: I Used To Like 'Doom'.Send us a textLet's get to Mars for our final videogame movie because Shawn and Summer co-host Aaron are taking a look at the FPS Sci-fi classic 'Doom'. How can you go wrong with another planet, zombies, marines, BFGs, and a first person shooter scene to rival any others? Plus, The Rock, before he went by Dwayne Johnson. Where does this fall overall in our videogame month opinions? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like t...
2023-07-281h 16
I Used To Like This OneEp.137: I Used To Like 'Double Dragon'.Send us a textAnother week of videogame movies coming at you as Shawn and summer co-host Aaron take a good hard look at the martial arts pseudo-futuristic gangland classic 'Double Dragon'. We try to figure out what is actually happening in this movie, take a good look at cultural appropriation, compare it to the game and admire it for what it tried to be. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like t...
2023-07-211h 19From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 11: Darrell Ezell with HudsonAlpha Institute for BiotechnologyIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Darrell Ezell, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. We discuss his background, how his travels all across the world ultimately brought him back to Huntsville, and how DEI initiatives can help any organization strengthen its leadership.Dig into more information:Darrell Ezellhttps://www.darrellezellphd.com/HudsonAlpha Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusionhttps://www.hudsonalpha.org/dei/Schmidt Futureshttps://www.schmidtfutures.com/our-work/task-force-on-synthetic-biology-and-the-bioeconomy/Alabama A&M University
2023-07-1842 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.136: I Used To Like 'Super Mario Bros.'.Send us a textSing along with me "Do-do-do Do-do Do Dum.. Do Do Do do-doot-do-doo do-do do-doot do-do -do-do-doo." That's right! Shawn and summer co-host Aaron continue on with videogame month by looking at the very untrue to the source material classic 'Super Mario Bros.'. We dive right in to try and figure out what the actual eff is happening in this film and what they could possibly been thinking. No matter what, this movie is a big swing... What do we think of it? Tune in to find out! 5 Star reviews help d...
2023-07-141h 26
I Used To Like This OneEp.135: I Used To Like 'Street Fighter'.Send us a textVideogame month is here! Shawn and summer co-host Aaron are diving into that movie based on that fighting game we used to love as kids... 'Street Fighter'. We discuss all the important topics such as evil lair accessories and the method of affording them, costume highs and lows, the missing elements, the cheese factor, an impressive amount of diversity and so much more. Where does this fall in the movies based on videogames? How many tangents can we go on? How much coke was on set? Tune in to find out!5...
2023-07-071h 36From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 10: Julian Waddell with Oakwood University and T.O. GuyIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Julian Waddell of Oakwood University and T.O. Guy. We discuss his background, how he became the Executive Director of OU Launchpad Entrepreneurship & Esports Center, and how an idea in college helped him launch T.O. Guy LLC which just celebrated 14 years of operation.Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release.https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action
2023-07-0447 min
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #4. I Used To Hate 'National Lampoon's Animal House'.Send us a textIt's time for a toga party with Shawn and summer co-host Aaron Knowles, when we take a look at the college comedy that started it all 'National Lampoon's Animal House '. But for one more time, we are approaching a movie from the perspective of hate and giving this movie a second shot. There's a lot to unpack here... Does it pass our test? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to...
2023-06-231h 39From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 9: Fireside Chat with Jim Hudson of HudsonAlphaThe HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology was founded to establish a lasting bioscience ecosystem in Huntsville. It was made possible by a deep appreciation for biotechnology, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a love for a hometown. HudsonAlpha was co-founded by Jim Hudson and the late Lonnie McMillian. Please take a moment to listen to Jim Hudson recount the journey that led him and Lonnie to construct the flagship HudsonAlpha building and inspire a booming bioscience industry in a deep-tech hub of the south.Dig into more information:History of HudsonAlphahttps://www.hudsonalpha.org...
2023-06-2036 min
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #3. I Used To Hate 'Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb.'.Send us a textAlthough dreading it, Shawn is going back to another Kubrick and bringing Aaron along for the ride on a nuke, when we watch our longest title yet, the 1964 classic 'Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb'. Our second shot summer continues when Shawn re-visits this movie he hates and Aaron watches for the first time. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like t...
2023-06-161h 16
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #2. I Used To Hate 'Year One'.Send us a textIt's time for summer co-host Aaron Knowles to bring the hate, when he and Shawn sit down to watch one of his least favorites, the star-studded dud 'Year One'. We've given it a second shot to convince us it's a good movie. Is it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to contact or donate to us: iusedtolikethisone@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneWebsite: www.iusedtolikethisone.com
2023-06-091h 06From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 8: Gregory Grossman and Candice Lee with Advancing Sight NetworkIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Gregory Grossman and Candice Lee of Advancing Sight Network. We discuss the mission of their nonprofit organization and how Advancing Sight is pursuing innovation in the eyebank industry.Dig into more information:Advancing Sight Networkhttps://advancingsight.org/Candice Leehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/candicetillmanlee/Gregory Grossman, PhDhttps://advancingsight.org/about/leadership/BIO Alabamahttps://bioalabama.com/Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commercehttps://hsvchamber.org/Kailos Genetics...
2023-06-0638 min
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #1. I Used To Hate 'Napoleon Dynamite'.Send us a textIn a twist on the regular format of the show, Shawn is joined by summer resident co-host Aaron Knowles to give a movie we hate a second shot at redeeming itself. This week, one of Shawn's all-time least favorite movies, and Aaron's most indifferent movies 'Napoleon Dynamite'. This has been an episode we've been excited to do, but dreading at the same time. What did we think? Have Shawn and Aaron come around on their views? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2023-06-021h 27From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 7: Gary Zank with UAH and Future Technologies & enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP)In this episode, we sit down to talk with Gary Zank with UAH and Future Technologies& Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) We discuss his recent grant from the FTPP, how his work with plasma brought him to the UAH campus, and ways in which plasma technology can be used in many different industries across Alabama.Dig into more information:Gary Zankhttps://www.uah.edu/science/faculty-staff/gary-zank-ph-dNSF EPSCoR Future Technologies & Enabling Plasma Processeshttps://alabamaphysics.com/Connect with FTPPhttps://alabamaphysics.com/contact/FTPP partnerships
2023-05-2341 min
I Used To Like This OneTrailer Number 2.... S-s-s-s-summer is here!Send us a textColin is going on vacation for the summer, so Shawn has recruited past guest Aaron Knowles to come keep him company. And we'll be getting into some shenanigans! Give 'er a listen... it's only 2 minutes of your life. Our Super Special Summer Series Spectacular Featuring Shawn Wells and Aaron Knowles... Starting in June!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to contact or donate to us: iusedtolikethisone@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneW...
2023-05-1401 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 6: Transformative Technologies Panel Part 2 Featuring Rebecca Vaught, Vincent Harrand, & Peggy SammonThis special episode is from HudsonAlpha’s 15th Anniversary Series: Transformative Technologies. In part 2, we sit down with Peggy Sammon, CEO of GeneCapture, Rebecca Vaught, CEO of Van Heron Labs, and Vincent Harrand, VP/Technology Commercialization for CFD Research. These three entrepreneurs have come to HudsonAlpha in different stages and times in their pathway as an entrepreneur. This panel discusses their journeys, successes, and lessons learned, as well as what it means to grow a biotech business at HudsonAlpha.Dig into more information:GeneCapturehttps://www.genecapture.com/Van Heron La...
2023-05-0933 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 5: Josh Clevenger with KhufuIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Josh Clevenger, Faculty Investigator at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. We discuss his unique background, how his work with peanuts brought him to the HudsonAlpha campus, and how the technology of Khufu is beginning to have new applications in the market. Dig into more information:Josh Clevengerwww.hudsonalpha.org/faculty/josh-clevenger/Emerald Necklace Conservancywww.emeraldnecklace.org/Mars Wrigleywww.mars.com/aboutCollaborations with Dothan, Alabamawww.hudsonalpha.org/hudsonalpha-wiregrass-empowering-a-local-community-to-engage-in-genomics/Troy F...
2023-04-2543 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 4: Transformative Technologies Panel Part 1 Featuring Rob Seitz and Marshall SchreederThis special episode is from HudsonAlpha’s 15th Anniversary Series: Transformative Technologies. In part one, we sit down with Rob Seitz, former CEO of Applied Genomics, and Marshall Schreeder, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Discovery Life Sciences. These two entrepreneurs were among the first to join the HudsonAlpha campus. This panel discusses their journeys, successes, and lessons learned, as well as what it means to grow a biotech business at HudsonAlpha. Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new epi...
2023-04-1139 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 3: Greg Barker with the EDPAIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Greg Barker, President of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. We discuss his twenty-plus-year background, ways the EDPA works in the realm of innovation, and how new startups can get involved in programs like Alabama Launchpad. Dig into more information:Greg Barkerhttps://edpa.org/staff-expertise/greg-barker/Economic Development Partnership of Alabamahttps://edpa.org/Alabama Powerhttps://www.alabamapower.com/Alabama Department of Commerce
2023-03-2838 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 2: Peggy Sammon with GeneCaptureIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Peggy Sammon, CEO & Co-Founder of GeneCapture. We discuss her unique professional background, how the idea for GeneCapture came to be, how programs like Alabama Launchpad helped propel some of GeneCapture’s early success, and where GeneCapture is now as an organization.Dig into more information:Peggy Sammonhttps://www.genecapture.com/peggy-sammon GeneCapturehttps://www.genecapture.com/ADS Environmental Serviceshttps://www.adsenv.com/ Vi...
2023-03-1438 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.123: I Used To Like 'Batman & Robin'.Send us a textEverybody freeze! And then listen this week as Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Kris Wells to discuss one of the most dispised Batman movies around with the 90s classic 'Batman & Robin'. We discuss all those important things such as having 2 diametrically opposed villains teaming up, understanding the tone of this film, a city of statues, bat-nipples, the toyetic nature of the flick, giant diamonds and so very much more. If you change your mindset, is it possible to find a new appreciation for this film? Is it as bad as we remember...
2023-03-101h 39From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsEpisode 1: Troy Fountain with The Wiregrass FoundationIn this episode we sit down to talk with Troy Fountain, President of the Wiregrass Foundation in Dothan, Alabama. We discuss the different areas associated within the Wiregrass Region, the HudsonAlpha Wiregrass parternship, and what goals he hopes the Wiregrass Foundation is able to achieve moving forward. Dig into more information:Wiregrass Foundation“To energize the spirit and potential of our local community through charitable investments that will have significant, measurable impact on our health, education, and quality of life.”https://wiregrassfoundation.org/Dothan, Alab...
2023-02-2829 minFrom Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama InnovatorsTrailerEnjoy our trailer episode of From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators. We are excited to bring you this podcast and be on the lookout for our first episode with Troy Fountain President at Wiregrass Foundation to release soon. Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release.https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action
2023-02-2201 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.111: I Used To Like 'Jingle All The Way'.Send us a textPut that cookie down and get into the holiday spirit because this week Shawn and Colin welcome back Kris Wells to discuss the muscle-bound holiday family Christmas classic 'Jingle All The Way'. We show off our terrible Arnie impressions while discussing all the important topics such as bratty, punchable kids, the racism against Austrians, the brilliant creepiness of Phil Hartman, the want for more Turbo Man in our lives, the comedic Arnie phase, this movie's status in the holiday hierarchy, underground Santa smuggling rings and so very much more. What missed opportunities did...
2022-12-161h 45
Intentionally BlankA George Lucas Bad Story Idea, John Carter, and Yesterday — Intentionally Blank Ep. 67Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk a bad story idea surrounding George Lucas in a different universe, Why John Carter (2012) was a travesty, a full breakdown of Yesterday (2019), La La Land spoilers (2016) and Dan Wells Interest in The Wonder Years (1988-1993). https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
2022-09-1435 minI Used To Like This OneEp.95: I Used To Like 'X-Men'.Send us a textSounds like a storm is coming because this week, Shawn and Colin are bringing back guest Kris Wells to discuss the ensemble superhero movie that started it all; 'X-Men'. In this super-sized superhero episode we discuss all those important topics such as comparisons to the source material, casting choices, the status of this movie among comic book adaptations, the incredibly powerful opening, better ways to blend in, illogical physics and so much more. Did this franchise lose its way? Who is our fancast Wolverine? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!
2022-08-261h 53
Hawk News for Birdville HighEpisode 3: 8-23-22 Sonya, Carter, and Julie from the Mighty Hawk BandToday we have 3 of our 5 drum majors with us in the band program… Sonya D., Carter T., and Julie L. They shared info about their marching show, the band preview performance tonight, and what contests they are looking forward to this year. GO MIGHTY HAWK BAND… Enjoy!
2022-08-2303 minI Used To Like This OneEp.85: BONUS! 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'- Build Your Own Extended EditionSend us a textThis is not your typical episode. In fact, what we have here may actually be a Podcast first!** (**We have no actual facts to backup this claim.) This is a "Build Your Own Extended Edition." How does it work? Well, what happened is that Shawn and Colin were having such a great conversation with our guest Kris Wells before the recording of our 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie' episode that we didn't just want it on the cutting room floor. But it also was so irrelevant to the TMNT co...
2022-06-0310 minI Used To Like This OneEp.85.1: I Used To Like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie'.Send us a textCowabunga, dudes! This week, Shawn and Colin have brought back guest Kris Wells to discuss those party dudes that got their own movie in the 90s, in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie". As usual, we only get into the important topics such as our favorite uncut-pizza-lovin' dudes, the quality of the suits, the lack of violence in a violent film, aggressive massaging, antique tunnels for sale, the Vader-esque introduction of the Shredder, favorite TMNT incarnations, the corporate structure of the Foot Clan and so much more. Is this the ultimate Turtles movie...
2022-06-031h 27I Used To Like This OneEp.80: I Used To Like 'Ready To Rumble'.Send us a textAre you Ready To Ruuuummmble? Shawn and Colin definitely are as we show down with the Ultimate Match Up. Michael "Cagematch" Ross vs. Colin "Money" Stewart vs. Shawn "Creampuff" Wells as we decide whether the movie 'Ready To Rumble' is better than the one we watched for his previous episode 'Clue'. Normally this is the part of the shownotes where I talk about all the things we discuss in the episode, but I'll level with you... there's a lot of wrestling talk... There has to be. It's a wrestling movie. Colin loves wrestling...
2022-04-291h 35I Used To Like This OneEp.75.5: BONUS (Not So) Minisode- Super Spoilery 'The Batman' discussion.Send us a textThis week, in a BONUS Minisode (which ended up not being very mini), Shawn and Colin are once again breaking with our usual format and discussing a current movie with Kris Wells in the form of Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'. Come hear what we think in this spoilery discussion of the film.5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to contact or donate to us: iusedtolikethisone@gmail.com www.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneWebsite...
2022-03-181h 09I Used To Like This OneEp.75: I Used To Like 'Young Guns'.Send us a textIt's our 75th episode! And so to celebrate our (Lou) Diamond (Phillips) anniversary, Shawn and Coli brought back our history loving guest Kris Wells to discuss the 80's western classic 'Young Guns'. We discuss all those topics that other podcasts are afraid to discuss such as the strange sporadic visual choices, surprising cameos, historical accuracy, a whole bunch of chewing tobacco, which gun is the youngest, favorite deaths, hats and so much more. Is the original as memorable as the sequel? What exactly is going on with that soundtrack? Is it still good? Tun...
2022-03-111h 22I Used To Like This OneEp.65: I Used To Like 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'.Send us a textThe excellent adventure is over but that hasn't stopped Shawn and Colin from bringing back Kris Wells to discuss 'Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey', the sequel to our third episode. We discuss the topics that other podcasts are afraid to touch such as pineapple on pizza, going off the rails with story, favorite boardgames, death, the meaning of station, simple special effect moments, love interests that are basically props, bizarre world records, convoluted plot points and so much more. Is this the quintessential Bill and Ted movie? Where are the missed opportunities? Is...
2021-11-261h 24
Scap showScap show interview with Wyatt WellsI talk with my good friend Wyatt Wells about Baseball and Football including farm stuff and also MVP predictions and Cowboy players
2021-09-2924 minI Used To Like This OneEp.53.75: I Used To Like This One: The Original Lost Pilot Part 4Send us a textHere it is, the merciful end of Shawn and Colin's stroll down memory lane to celebrate our first year podcasting. Part 4 featuring the end of our original unaired pilot 'The Goonies' episode and a bonus review segment because we didn't do that back then. But then, remember how we promised something fun last week to thank you for sitting through this self-indulgent retrospective series? We present the First Annual Onesies Awards! Stay tuned after the original, very awkward and hilarious closing credits. We are joined by guests from previous episodes Maren R...
2021-09-0357 minI Used To Like This OneEp.42: I Used To Like 'Rush Hour'.Send us a textDo you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth? This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back special guest Kris Wells to discuss the action/comedy, buddy-cop cinematic classic 'Rush Hour.' We discuss only the essential topics such as what a Consul does, the history of Hong Kong, taking a gun from someone, problematic jokes vs. jokes that still hold up, one feisty little girl, camel humps, the trouble with black-voice, subtitles, whether Juntao is an organization or just a guy, surprising non-Jackie action, first class flights, police jurisdiction and...
2021-05-281h 40
Gobble 'Em Up Presented By Duncan Mazda BlacksburgNeVer ForgeT: Remembering Those Lost On April 16th, 2007, And The Yankee Exhibition Game With Former Tech Pitcher And Yankee Game Starter Andrew Wells, Yellow Jackets Fly Up For Some Baseball/SoftballEpisode 39 of Gobble 'Em Up features one of the most difficult conversations to have as a Hokie. Former Virginia Tech pitcher and ACC Network Extra Analyst Andrew Wells joins us to talk about what he remembers from April 16th, 2007 and the impact the tragedy has had on Virginia Tech and the Blacksburg community. Andrew also was the starting pitcher for the Hokies in the 2008 exhibition game with the New York Yankees that took place because of the massacre, so he goes through his memories from that contest, stories of Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, and the importance of that...
2021-04-1547 min
House of X - An X-Men PodcastEpisode 57 - Interview with Zeb WellsWe sit down and chat with current Hellions writer Zeb Wells
2021-03-261h 00I Used To Like This OneEp.33: I Used To Like 'The Mighty Ducks'.Send us a textQuack, quack, quack... this week, Shawn and Colin are joined for the first time by 2 special guests, the co-hosts team of Chris Wolf and Erin Brewster of The Sports Rundown to talk hockey in the form of the underdog sports movie classic 'The Mighty Ducks'. We discuss only the most important of topics like the new Game Changers series on Disney+, alcoholics working with children, masters of mic drops, the importance of proper equipment, hockey rules, playoff math, drastic character changes, releasing the Kraken, earning the right to be a duck, problematic training...
2021-03-261h 38I Used To Like This OneEp.32: I Used To Like 'Road House'.Send us a textRule 3: Be nice... and listen to this episode where Shawn and Colin enter uncharted territory by discussing a movie neither has ever seen before, the roundhouse kicking feel good classic 'Road House'. We discuss only the essential topics like weak throats, monster trucks, a tingling mullet-sense, how much cool is too much, the sex appeal of the 2 male leads, community justice, trophy rooms, bodies of water, an abundance of fight scenes, profound philosophy and martial arts, history of the Old-West, personal grudges, flaunting your wealth, the rules, the absurdity of fame and so...
2021-03-191h 20I Used To Like This OneEp.31: I Used To Like 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'.Send us a textAaaallllrighty then... this week Shawn and Colin take a look at the movie that launched Jim Carrey into superstardom, the animal filled, Miami set classic 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'. We discuss all the important topics such as the Funky Cold Medina, subtle throwaway jokes, Transphobia, wacky characters that are also smart, overused catchphrases, poor business models, animal friends, foreshadowing the twist, man hands, catching bullets in your teeth and much, much more. Is this movie still funny? Is that really Sean Young dressed as a man? Is it still good? Tune in to...
2021-03-121h 23I Used To Like This OneEp.30: I Used To Like 'Coming To America'.Send us a textThe king may think tying his shoes is a highly overrated experience, but the same can't be said for this episode when Shawn and Colin are joined by returning guest Joel Sims to talk about the make-up heavy classic comedy 'Coming To America'. We discuss only the most pressing of issues like fighting with bo staffs, wiping techniques, the not-McDonald's, the power of the Zamundan dollar, the comfortability of Jheri Curls, pink wedding dresses, dental hygiene, Eddie Murphy's singing, misleading titles, abruptly concluding a story and so much more. Is this movie worthy o...
2021-03-051h 28I Used To Like This OneEp.29: I Used To Like 'Sister Act'.Send us a textThe Pope is coming to town so Shawn and Colin are all revved up to talk about it as they take a look at the nun-errific, musical-adjacent comedy 'Sister Act'. We discuss only the most hard hitting of topics like pockets, wonky travel distances, accessories to murder, George Michael, reaching a particular age and abruptly stopping, heavenly backup, highly specific genres, singing voices, unseen high-speed chases, fur coats and much, much more. Is there still a market to justify a third movie in this franchise? Is that really Whoopi singing? Can we get...
2021-02-261h 20I Used To Like This OneEp.28: I Used To Like 'Bad Boys'.Send us a textWhatcha gonna do when Shawn and Colin are joined by returning guest Kingsley Leung to discuss the ether-fuelled buddy-cop movie 'Bad Boys'? We discuss all the important topics such as the inability to imitate your oldest friend, Miami police dress codes, copious amounts of ether, the Michael Bayness of it all, the structure of a Madam's HR department, yellow filters, pretending how to drive, unwanted sidekicks, using a pillow as a silencer and so much more. Did they try to throw too many situations into this movie? Are the sequels stronger? Is this...
2021-02-191h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.27: I Used To Like 'Down To Earth'.Send us a textTime to handcuff yourself to a table and strap in for this week's episode where Shawn and Colin are joined by Tim 'The Nervous Comic' Kubasek, to take a look at the stand-up comedy fuelled romantic comedy 'Down To Earth'. We discuss the things that truly matter such as aggressive courting attempts, hard living, getting booed off stage, wardrobe choices, always being "on", an incredible supporting cast, the business structure of Heaven, blending in, hacky jokes and much, much more. Is this just one long stand-up routine pieced together with a flimsy story...
2021-02-121h 30I Used To Like This OneEp.26: I Used To Like 'Blade'.Send us a textSome people are always trying to ice skate uphill, but not Shawn and Colin who this week are joined by special guest Frank Driscoll, host of the Frankfully Honest Podcast, as we take a deep dive into the world of vampires with the action packed OG Black Marvel superhero movie 'Blade'. We discuss only the most important of issues like beds made for serial killers, limitations of gauze, dated CGI, selective results from weapons, weirdly sexual moments, exposition overload, the importance of this character in the superhero hierarchy and so much more. Do...
2021-02-051h 24I Used To Like This OneEp.25: I Used To Like 'Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery'.Send us a textYeah, baby! Kris Wells is back for the third time joining Shawn and Colin as they get into the shagadellic, super-spy comedy classic 'Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery.' We discuss only the most important of topics such as jokes that have no right being as funny as they are, accelerated relationships, smokeshow Elizabeth Hurley, the pump, fundamental comedy differences between hats and shoes, the trickery of makeup, father/son dynamics and much, much more. Why is this Kris's favorite movie? How many catchphrases came from this movie? Is this movie still h...
2021-01-291h 28I Used To Like This OneEp.24: I Used To Like 'Blazing Saddles'.Send us a textAs the Waco Kid says "We're awake, but we're very puzzled..." On that note, this week Shawn and Colin take a look back at the Mel Brooks, Western spoof comedy "Blazing Saddles." We discuss the most important of topics such as racism, sexism and homophobia, great underdeveloped bromances, banana sandwiches, hard language, inside jokes, downfalls of not knowing the genre, making an antagonist your lead, farting and much, much more. What is going on in this movie? Is the language justified or just plain gratuitous? What are we missing? Tune in to find o...
2021-01-221h 19I Used To Like This OneEp.23: I Used To Like 'The Land Before Time'.Send us a text Yep, yep, yep! It's time for Shawn and Colin to tackle their first animated movie with special guest, voice actor Will Brisbin from 'Paw Patrol The Movie', as they discuss the tree-star fuelled Don Bluth classic 'The Land Before Time'. In this special profanity-free episode, we discuss the most important of issues like being a child voice actor, crippling depression, unlikely critical injuries, talking animals, pseudo-invented language, slightly veiled racism, the science behind shadows and clouds, character arcs and much, much more. Should 2-D animated features make a comeback? Would this movie have b...
2021-01-151h 14I Used To Like This OneEp.22.5: BONUS! 'Karate Kid' Addendum.Send us a textWe show no mercy because one show just wasn't enough for Shawn and Colin to cram in all our love for 'Cobra Kai' while talking 'Karate Kid' in episode 22. Since the recording and release of that episode, we have watched Season 3 and have some more thoughts on how it enhances the 1984 film. So we present this special, BONUS episode dedicated to discussing all the thrills the most recent season brought us. What do we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2021-01-1231 min
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2021-01-1157 minI Used To Like This OneEp.22: I Used To Like 'The Karate Kid'.Send us a textSweep the leg and join Shawn and Colin celebrating the newest season on one of their favorite Netflix shows, Cobra Kai, as they look back at the movie that started it all 'The Karate Kid'. We discuss the most important of issues like household chores, exit strategies, lopsided training, drunk PTSD Japanese men, looking like an athlete, disappearing mothers, parallels to the TV series, bad influences, constant beatdowns, messed up judging and much, much more. Do the theories about who the real protagonist of this movie is hold merit? Is this movie better...
2021-01-081h 25I Used To Like This OneEp.21: I Used To Like 'Trading Places'.Send us a textMerry New Year! This week for our first show of 2021, Shawn and Colin are joined by guest Brady Hester from the Braddog Media Show to discuss the 1980's, pork belly and orange juice fuelled comedy 'Trading Places'. We tackle the most important of issues like unrelatable characters, the randomness of the featured commodities, racist old men, falls from grace, the World Trade Center, gorillas, how easily 3 grown men are perplexed by the New York Stock Exchange, dirty Santas and much, much more. Does this movie hold up? What exactly is going on in t...
2021-01-011h 21I Used To Like This OneEp.20: I Used To Like 'Die Hard'.Send us a text Welcome to the party, pal! It's time for our special Christmas Day episode where Shawn, Colin and special guest Jack Bizuk discuss Shawn's favorite Christmas movie, the 1988 festive action flick 'Die Hard'. We discuss all the most important issues like being German-ish, mistaken identities, making fists with your toes, charismatic villains, the importance of proper footwear, neck strength, being out of your jurisdiction, setting a summer movie during Christmas, diversity, explosion science and much, much more. Does this movie hold up? Why are Powell and McClane the only competent cops? Is this a C...
2020-12-251h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.19: I Used To Like 'Home Alone'.Send us a text Keep the change, you filthy animal and join Shawn and Colin with special guest Joel Sims as they bring you their opinions of Colin's favorite Christmas movie, 'Home Alone'. We discuss the most important of topics like tying up loose ends, extreme ingenuity and cleanliness of an 8 year old, the possibility of a horror sequel, great character names, the horrifying violence that should occur, stockboys with superhero entrances, talking to strangers, innocence of childhood, confusing family dynamics, eco-terrorism and so much more. Should the Wet Bandits be dead? Do we still find children a...
2020-12-181h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.18: I Used To Like 'A Christmas Story'.Send us a text You'll shoot your eye out, kid... but at least you'll still be able to listen to this week's episode as Shawn, Colin and special guest Francie Goodwin-Davies watch the All-American old-fashioned holiday movie 'A Christmas Story'. We discuss the most important issues such as sticking your tongue to things, coveted Christmas gifts, terrifying Santas, the benefits of censoring profanity, holidays in a different era, coal furnaces, loose packing material, strategies for sucking on soap, being a terrible friend and so much more. Does this movie deserve the status of Christmas classic? Has Ralphie e...
2020-12-111h 25I Used To Like This OneEp.17: I Used To Like 'Lethal Weapon'.Send us a text I'm feeling too old for this because this week Shawn and Colin are joined once again by Kris Wells to kick off the holiday season to discussing the 1987 buddy cop classic 'Lethal Weapon'. We discuss the most important topics such as morning baths with the family, suicide bullets, constant reminders of Christmas, giant airbags, doctor patient confidentiality, action movie set clichés, the dark nature of the first movie of this franchise, and much, much more. Should this movie be considered a Christmas movie? Was leaning into the comedy for the sequels the ri...
2020-12-041h 28I Used To Like This OneEp.16: I Used To Like 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'.Send us a text Those aren't pillows! It's actually this week's episode where 3 Canadians, Shawn, Colin and special guest Carly Holm celebrate American Thanksgiving by chatting about the odd couple, road-trip John Hughes classic "Planes, Trains and Automobiles". We discuss important topics such as unconventional friendship, very specific job descriptions, strange timelines, sad sack spouses, real feels, hilarious one-liners, unlikely situations and so much more. Could this movie ever be remade? Does the comedy still hold up? How awesome is John Candy? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. P...
2020-11-271h 15I Used To Like This OneEp.15: I Used To Like 'Willow'.Send us a text Forget all you know or think you know and instead listen as Shawn, Colin and special repeat guest Joshua Blum from 'The 13th Hour Podcast' take a hard look at the 80's fantasy classic "Willow". We discuss important issues like the hero's journey, cute babies, the Lucas connection, parallels to other properties, hate flirting, unnecessary side characters, diversity, nightmare fuel, record setting casting and much much more. Is this movie just ripping off other fantasy properties? How has it never gotten the special edition treatment? Do we need more Willow in our lives? T...
2020-11-201h 25I Used To Like This OneEp.14: I Used To Like 'The Secret Of My Success'.Send us a text Never consort with the suits and instead join Shawn and Colin as they look at the 80's mistaken identity movie "The Secret Of My Success". We discuss important topics such as Canadian icon Michael J. Fox, so many montages, crimes being committed, main characters who are D-bags, incestuous relationships, aggressive Aunts, bizarre romantic chemistry, party hyjinx and so much more. Is Brantley a good person? Should this movie be as beloved as 'Back To The Future'? How much actual written dialog does this movie have? Tune in to find out!
2020-11-131h 22Gobble 'Em Up Presented By Duncan Mazda BlacksburgPreviewing Liberty with Liberty Beat Writer Damien Sordelett, Remembering Chuck Hartman with former Hokie Pitcher Andrew Wells, Takeaways from Louisville, Picks Of The Week With Dave ScarangellaHosts Carter Hill and Lance Weller will talk about their experience in Louisville while sharing some takeaways from the Hokies win last weekend. The duo will then reflect on the legendary Hokies Baseball Coach, Chuck Hartman's life with former Tech pitcher Andrew Wells. Then, Carter and Lance will give a Hokie Soccer update, preview Liberty with Liberty Beat Writer Damien Sordelett, and make picks of the week with Dulles District's Dave Scarangella.
2020-11-061h 08I Used To Like This OneEp.13: I Used To Like 'Police Academy'.Send us a textDon't move, Dirtbags! Instead join Shawn and Colin as they take a look at the raunchy, prank-fulled 80's classic "Police Academy". We discuss important subjects like problematic language, Mahoney the horndog, knowing Tackleberrys in our daily life, more problematic language, the evolution of comedy, the enigma that is DaZe:Vol.Too(sic)-NonsEnSe, impossible bullets, theme park stunt shows and much, much more. Just how problematic is the language that it gets mentioned twice? Does the movie still make us laugh? Is this a movie the legitimately should have spawned 6 sequels? Tune in...
2020-11-061h 18I Used To Like This OneEp.12: I Used To Like 'The Monster Squad'.Send us a text Kick Wolfman in the nards and join Shawn, Colin and special guest Joshua Blum as we look at the cult classic, gateway-drug of horror films, "The Monster Squad". In this second Halloween special we discuss important issues like gender equality for virgins, movie ratings, when sex doesn't "count", the science of portals, the precision of dynamite, the bully pyramid, the limitations of our classic horror monster knowledge and much, much more. Does this movie still hold up? Is this squad just the second-rate Goonies? Will Colin ever forgive Shawn for making him watch th...
2020-10-301h 23I Used To Like This OneEp.11: I Used To Like 'The Lost Boys'.Send us a text This podcast could save your life because this week Shawn and Colin are joined by guest Maren Richardson as they travel to the murder capital of the world, Santa Carla California, to discuss the Vampire-fuelled classic 'The Lost Boys'. In this special Halloween episode, we discuss things like sparkling vampires, the two Coreys, inconsistent story building, vampire rules, the name Michael, sexy fashion and much, much more. Does the story still hold up? Is this movie the gateway drug into much scarier territory? Is Grandpa a lunatic? Tune in to find out!
2020-10-231h 19I Used To Like This OneEp.10: I Used To Like 'Con Air'.Send us a text Put the bunny back in the box and listen as Shawn, Colin and special guest Jordan Ward take a look at a movie with more action than a person deserves, 'Con Air'. We discuss things like the true intention behind hijacking a plane, prerogative pregnancy tests, geography that doesn't make sense, flashy nicknames, great one-liners, stuffed animals in a prison commissary, "small" aresenals, the power of Nicolas Cage and so much more. Is this movie still adrenaline filled? Can 90's Nic Cage do anything wrong? Tune in to find out!5 S...
2020-10-161h 13I Used To Like This OneEp.9: I Used To Like 'Short Circuit'.Send us a text Need input? You came to the right place because this week Shawn and Colin take a look at the electrifying classic, 'Short Circuit'. We discuss things like passion for a grasshopper, confusing geography, robots on treads, the problem with Ben, uncomfortable love stories, antisemitic comedy, learning to drive and so much more. Is this better than the sequel? Should they make another one? Is Johnny 5 really alive? Can you watch this without constantly thinking about Police Academy? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please t...
2020-10-091h 17I Used To Like This OneEp.8: I Used To Like 'Demolition Man'.Send us a textSimon says it's time for Shawn and Colin to take a look at the Taco Bell-fuelled movie 'Demolition Man' with special guest Tyler Warawa. We discuss things like the franchise wars, lady boners leading to future "sex", what the filmmakers predicted properly, live ammunition in museums, physics, misogynistic seamstresses and of course, the three seashells. Are the views of the future accurate? Should there be a sequel? What is a Cardi B.? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2020-10-021h 17I Used To Like This OneEp.7: I Used To Like 'The Neverending Story'.Send us a text Hop on your luck dragon because this week Shawn and Colin are joined by the man who inspired this show, special guest Martin Galba to look at 'The Neverending Story.' We discuss the limitations of Falkor's arms, well-endowed Sphinxes, pirated videotapes, how children of today view a classic, the selective nature of sorrow, the name Moonchild, Harry Potter similarities and so much more. Is this movie still any good? Is Falkor really the most redeeming quality? Who reads a book this way? Tune in to find out!5 S...
2020-09-251h 17I Used To Like This OneEp.6: I Used To Like 'Mortal Kombat'.Send us a text Time to 'Finish him' as Shawn and Colin with special guest David Son take a look at the techno-fuelled, video game adaptation 'Mortal Kombat'. We discuss issues like the whitewashing of characters, hair-ography, the slow descent of Sonya, colourwheel math, comparisons to the game, convoluted tournament rules, the definition of the word fatality and so much more. Is this a faithful adaptation of a game? Are some of the characters poorly written? Do you agree with our opinions? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the c...
2020-09-181h 09I Used To Like This OneEp.5: I Used To Like 'The Last Starfighter'.Send us a text Power up your Gunstar because this week Shawn and Colin are joined by guest Kingsley Leung to take a look at the classic sci-fi movie: "The Last Starfighter". We activate the Death Blossom and discuss the importance of astrophysicists, quality of first generation CGI, the Beta spin-off that should have happened, translator technology, Star Wars parallels (even if the name Ben confuses Shawn), the word diarrhea, classic sitcom misunderstandings and so much more. Is this a movie that deserves a sequel? How does this compare to other movies in the same genre? Is i...
2020-09-111h 15I Used To Like This OneEp.4: I Used To Like 'UHF'.Send us a text You get to drink from the fire hose this week when Shawn and Colin take a look at the Weird Al Yankovic cult classic: "UHF". We tackle issues like the stock market, wasted comedic talent, Twinkie-weiner sandwiches, questionable racial choices, how that doorknob works, Weird Al's acting ability, whether Tim Burton could get sued and much much more. Is this a movie that would still get made in 2020? Is it actually any good? Do you agree with our critiques? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive u...
2020-09-041h 12I Used To Like This OneEp.3: I Used To Like 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'.Send us a text Strange things are afoot at the Circle K because this week, Shawn and Colin are joined by Shawn's son Kris Wells to discuss "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" to help celebrate the arrival of a sequel 29 years in the making. Join us as we hop into the phonebooth time machine and discuss historical inaccuracies, time travel logic, the number 69, cheater rings, disappointing Princesses, a very problematic 3 letter F-word and so much more. Before you "Face the Music" why not travel back in time with us first? Is this a franchise worthy of being r...
2020-08-281h 19I Used To Like This OneEp.2: I Used To Like 'The Wizard'.Send us a text Pack your lunchbox because this week, Shawn and Colin take a look at the Nintendo-fuelled cross-country journey movie: "The Wizard." We take a look at mental health solutions in 1989, how bad the power glove really is, inexplicable geography of a theme park, unrealistic video game playing, too much emphasis on a pre-teen's breasts, confusing family dynamics and so much more. Is it still good or are we blinded by our memories of this movie? Do you agree with our opinions? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up t...
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