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Owners TableOwners TableEpisode 92: PART 2- From Divorce & Job Loss to Building a Real Estate Empire with Faith – Jason Garrison’s Comeback StoryThomas continues his conversation with Jason Garrison, a seasoned real estate agent and investor, to discuss his journey and strategies in the real estate industry. Garrison shares his background, emphasizing the importance of helping clients and his preference for fix-and-flip investments over rentals. He offers practical advice for new agents, such as networking, door knocking, and sending regular newsletters. The episode also covers Garrison's use of tools like Red X for property information and his innovative approach to financing through infinite banking. Garrison underscores the value of transparency, client trust, and a service-oriented mindset for long-term success.2025-04-0745 minOwners TableOwners TableEpisode 91: PART 1- From Divorce & Job Loss to Building a Real Estate Empire with Faith – Jason Garrison’s Comeback StoryJason Garrison shares his inspiring life story with Thomas. Raised in Haleyville, Alabama, Jason faced significant challenges, including his parents' early divorce and his father's struggles with alcoholism. Despite these hardships, his father's work ethic profoundly influenced him. Jason's career began in banking, but feeling unfulfilled, he transitioned to real estate. His journey was marked by personal growth, faith, and mentorship. Jason's story emphasizes resilience, the importance of hard work, and the transformative power of faith and guidance. This episode is a testament to overcoming adversity and finding success through perseverance.2025-04-0233 minTeaching In ColorTeaching In ColorFinding Balance: Teaching, Basketball, and Authenticity with Garrison ThomasIn this episode, we sit down with Garrison Thomas, an educator, public speaker, and professional basketball player based in Canada. Garrison shares his journey of navigating two powerful worlds—the classroom and the court—and how he’s found his authentic self by pursuing passion in every aspect of his life. We explore the importance of representation as a Black male educator, the lessons he brings to his students from his experiences, and how he balances his multiple roles without losing sight of his purpose. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, identity, and making an impact in and ou...2025-03-0540 minMinistry Without Hating ItMinistry Without Hating It#35: It May Be the Last Time | Perspective & Joy for Hard Ministry feat. Zach & Caitlin ThomasHow do you keep the “why” of ministry at the forefront of your ministry? Sometimes it takes a healthy dose of perspective of another leader’s reality. This episode with NextGen Leaders, Zach & Caitlin Thomas, may be one of those moments. In this interview they share how they’ve been able to see fruit in their inner city student ministries, the gospel burden every ministry leader should carry, and the importance of stepping back and saying, “But Look What God Did!” We also finally answer the debate of which city is actually the real “Little Chicago”.Resources Highli...2024-10-151h 15Inside Out HealthInside Out HealthDR. THOMAS HEMINGWAY: What a Healthy Lifestyle Actually Looks LikeThomas Hemingway MD is a holistic and integrative Medical Doctor who lives and shares his philosophy of PREVENTION over PRESCRIPTION. He is passionate about Natural Health and Healing through Simple, yet Powerful Daily Practices which can be LIFE SAVING. His book, “PREVENTABLE! 5 Powerful Practices to Avoid Disease and Build Unshakeable Health” describes the foundational principles of creating solid lifelong health. He also loves sharing this message in his top rated health podcast “Modern Medicine Movement” where he is known for distilling down the latest medical knowledge and science into easily digestible and actionable steps which can chan...2023-08-1146 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast79. Stranger Things and Maisel Renewed for Final Seasons, 'Incredibles' Director Goes to Skydance | ScreencastEnjoy.2022-02-281h 54The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast78. CNN & Joe Rogan Fallout, Sony Buys Bungie, Facebook Loses 25% of Its Value | ScreencastThis is an older episode, but have fun with it.2022-02-211h 55The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast77. Apple's Stellar Earnings, Jason Momoa Joins 'Fast Ten', 'Percy Jackson' Disney+ Series | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather together shortly after the Cincinnati Bengals clinched an appearance in the Super Bowl to talk film and television. We discuss Apple's latest quarterly earnings call, Jason Momoa's separation and casting in tenth entry of the 'Fast and Furious' film series as well as Disney+'s smart move in ordering a series for 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'. Also, Peacock continues to lose a ton of money and we wonder just what purpose the streaming service serves.2022-02-021h 33The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast76. Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard, Netflix Stock Plunges, Apple Films Partners with Skydance | ScreencastJim and Alex discuss the latest in video game industry consolidation as Microsoft announced their intention to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion and Take Two, makers of GTA, Red Dead, BioShock, and NBA 2K announced their purchase of Zynga for $12.7 billion. Netflix has also made the news with their latest price increase and a quarterly earnings call that included a miss in subscriber growth and a more conservative outlook on the future. Other stories include Apple partnering with Skydance for live-action films in addition to their animation slate and Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV...2022-01-271h 20The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast75. 2022 Most Anticipated Movies, Another Pixar Film Goes Straight to Disney+, The 355 Blows | ScreencastYou feeling 22? Alex and Jim are in their first episode together in 2022. We talk about what we saw over the holidays as well as the 2 month 'Morbius' delay, Amazon's 'The Boys' getting a Season 3 premiere date, and HBO Max reaching 73.8 million subscribers. We end by looking at our most anticipated films for 2022. Enjoy!2022-01-162h 09The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast74. 'Hawkeye' Review, Fantastic Beasts 3 Trailer, The Game Awards Analysis | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather during the hectic Holidays to bring you Grade A level content talking about The Game Awards, the 'Succession' finale, the 'Hawkeye' TV Series, and the first trailer for 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore".2021-12-171h 25The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast73. Dune Hits $100M at the Domestic BO, 'Blade' Casts Delroy Lindo, 'The Harder They Fall' Mini-ReviewThis is a two-week old episode that I forgot to post because the holiday schedule got crazy. For your listening pleasure.2021-12-121h 28The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast72. 'Eternals' & 'Last Night In Soho' Non-Spoiler Review, Disney Underperforms, Unity buys Weta Digital | ScreencastAlex and Jim reconvene after a three week 'vacation' to discuss Disney's underwhelming quarter where they only gained 2.1 million Disney+ subscribers. What can the massive slowdown be attributed to? Alex briefly reviews both 'Eternals' and 'Last Night in Soho'. Game engine maker Unity buys Peter Jacksons VFX company, Weta Digital, possibly to make a splash into Film/TV production. Oh, and Leonardo DiCaprio is looking to play Jim Jones in a biopic.2021-11-162h 22The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast71. Alec Baldwin, Emily Blunt Joins Oppenheimer Film, More Dave Chappelle Talk | ScreencastThe dynamic duo of Alex and Jim delve more into the Dave Chappelle controversy surrounding his latest special 'The Closer' while also discussing the recent tragedy on the set of the Alec Baldwin-produced film 'Rust'. Netflix also beat estimates for Q3, Ryan Gosling gets cast as Ken in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' film alongside Margot Robbie. Hayden Christensen will return as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the 'Ahsoka' series and Katie Couric tries to remain relevant. Enjoy!2021-10-282h 00The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast70. 'The Batman' Trailer, DC Fandome 2021, Dave Chappelle | ScreencastAlex and Jim talk about the deluge of DC Film news including trailers/behind-the-scenes looks at 'The Flash', 'The Batman', 'Aquaman 2', and 'Black Adam'. They also discuss the recent non-troversy that Dave Chappelle is currently in. They end things with news that Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to do a comedy and a key role has been casted in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. Enjoy2021-10-202h 15The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast69. 'No Time to Die' Review, 'House of Dragons' Trailer, and Introspection | ScreencastAlex gives a spoiler-free review of the final Daniel Craig James Bond film before he and Jim discuss Cillian Murphy's casting as the lead in Christopher Nolan's J. Robert Oppenheimer film, Letitia Wright's anti-vax stance while on set of 'Black Panther II', 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' early glowing reviews, and the first footage from HBO's 'Game of Thrones' spin-off, 'House of Dragons'.2021-10-132h 26The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast68. Scarlett Johansson Settles 'Black Widow' Lawsuit, Apple Lands Brad Pitt/George Clooney Thriller | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather together to pump up the Cincinnati Bearcats defeating Notre Dame and also talk film and TV. As we predicted one week earlier, Apple landed the Jon Watts-directed thriller starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Disney had some good PR as they settled the lawsuit with Scarlett Johansson regarding back-end payments on 'Black Widow'. 'The Book of Boba Fett' gets a release date at the end of 2021 and Warner Bros. 'Wonka' musical adds some British stars including Rowan Atkinson and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman. Enjoy!2021-10-052h 17The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast67. George Clooney/Brad Pitt Thriller, Film Workers' Union Threatens to Strike, Bond Films at Amazon | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss George Clooney and Brad Pitt (and their production companies) joining a Jon Watts-directed thriller as well as the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees authorizing a vote to strike which would have huge ramifications on film productions across the country. Also, the Broccoli family that produces the Bond films stated that Amazon plans to continue releasing Bond films theatrically. Disney continues to rake in the big bucks as Free Guy crosses $300 million and Shang-Chi overtakes Black Widow.2021-09-291h 57The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast66. Universal Nabs Christopher Nolan, 'Hawkeye' Trailer, Norm Macdonald | ScreencastAlex and Jim reflect on the life and jokes of the legendary Norm Macdonald before discussing Universal's winning bid for Christopher Nolan's next film about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the A-bomb. Other stories include the continued box office success of 'Shang-Chi', composer Howard Shore possibly returning to Middle-Earth with the Amazon Lord of the Rings TV series, and HBO Max's continued mismanagement. Hope you enjoy!2021-09-211h 56The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast65. Disney Returns to Theatrical Exclusivity, Christopher Nolan to Direct Oppenheimer Film | ScreencastIn a beefier episode with more tangents than one can count, Alex and Jim discuss Disney's decision to have a 45-day theatrical run for its next few films before landing on Disney+. These films include 'Eternals' and 'West Side Story'. Also Christopher Nolan's next film will be about J. Robert Oppenheimer and The Manhattan Project and he was deciding which studio he would work with. The list came down to Universal, Warner Bros., Sony, MGM, and Netflix. After this recording, Nolan chose Universal breaking his 19-year relationship with WB. In other news, 'Shang-Chi' will probably not be released in...2021-09-152h 33The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast64. 'Shang-Chi' Sets Labor Day Record, Red Notice Trailer, Bishop Sycamore | ScreencastWe're back! After a few weeks off, Alex and Jim are back to discuss the performance of 'Shang-Chi' and what it means for blockbusters going forward. Also, Netflix's $200 million action-spy film 'Red Notice' starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot released its first trailer and we break it down. Time's Up loses key spokespeople and the duo discusses the strange and somewhat sad story of Bishop Sycamore. As always, tangents and references are in abundance. Hope you enjoy!2021-09-081h 50The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast63. The Disney Episode | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the effects of the Disney Q3 earnings call which included a spike in the share price, an increase of 13M subs for Disney+, and a 45-day exclusive window for 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings'. Other news includes an update on seasons 3 and 4 of 'Atlanta' and Apple's purchase of the latest Jennifer Lawrence-led vehicle. Enjoy!2021-08-172h 07The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast62. 'The Suicide Squad' Review, Apple Lands Spy Film 'Argylle', Sony and ViacomCBS Earnings | ScreencastAlex and Jim review 'The Suicide Squad' as it seems to benefit from being both a competent fun movie and a much better movie than its 2016 predecessor, but is it as good as the 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating says it is? Apple lands the Matthew Vaughn ensemble spy film 'Argylle' seemingly cementing Apple's hunger for quality-over-quantity in their content offerings. We analyze the quarterly earnings for both Sony and ViacomCBS while trying to measure their viability in a streaming world and whether or not they will be acquired. The duo also touches on the re-institution of COVID-19 mask mandates in...2021-08-112h 08The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast61. 'Jungle Cruise' and 'Pig' Reviews, Disney Sued By Scarlett Johansson, 'The Suicide Squad' Reviews | ScreencastWe review the overproduced 'Jungle Cruise' and the surprisingly poignant 'Pig' while digging deep into the details of Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney and the ripple effects of treating talent like crap. With rumors of Marvel President Kevin Feige's discontent, Disney CEO Bob Chapek may be in a bit of a sticky situation soon. Stunningly positive reviews have come in for James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' marking a complete reverse in the review cycle compared to the 2016 film featuring the DC antihero team. Other stories include trailer breakdowns of Sony's 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and 'Vivo'. Oh and there are tangents...2021-08-042h 10The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast60. 'Old' Review, Netflix Earnings and Video Games, Olympics Coverage | ScreencastYeah, we're back. Alex talks about the meme-filled 'Old' from M. Night Shyamalan while Jim relays his viewing of the disturbing Peacock series 'Dr. Death'. Netflix posts another mixed quarter after missing subscriber growth while video game rumors persist regarding a possible cloud streaming partnership with Sony. Netflix did not confirm those rumors, but they seem to be leaning toward mobile gaming for the first few years of their video game venture. In other news, Maria Taylor has joined NBC and their Olympics coverage. We discuss whether she is worth the money they are probably paying her. A new...2021-07-282h 17Natchez Trace: A Road Through the WildernessNatchez Trace: A Road Through the WildernessGarrison Creek"Today on our journey up the Natchez Trace Parkway we are visiting a site called GARRISON CREEK that is just south of Leipers Fork, Tennessee. "There's a trail used by hikers and horseback riders that connects this site with exhibits at BURNS BRANCH, the OLD TRACE EXHIBIT and the TENNESSEE RIVER DIVIDE along the original Old Natchez Trace and the parkway. All these exhibits pertain to the National Road Era of the Natchez Trace. "When the old trail first became a national road, the postmaster general wrote the secretary of war asking for the army's...2021-07-2702 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast59. 'Loki' Finale Review, 'Black Widow' Falls Drastically in 2nd Wknd, Antonio Banderas Cast in 'Indiana Jones 5' | ScreencastOne could say it's a slow week, but with Alex and Jim, things are never slow nor dull. Join us as we talk through the ups and downs of the 'Loki' series finale and what it may mean for the MCU going forward. WandaVision director Matt Shakman has signed on to direct the next entry in the Star Trek film series as Paramount tries to get the latest sci-fi installment out of development hell. In other news, turns out that Oscar winner and possible crazy person Nicolas Cage will not be starring as Joe Exotic in the proposed Amazon...2021-07-211h 56The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast58. 'Black Widow' Review, 'Encanto' Trailer, Apple & NFL Sunday Ticket | ScreencastFather and son are back again to review the first MCU film in two years, discuss the trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest Disney project 'Encanto', and ponder whether Apple can pry NFL Sunday Ticket away from DirecTV. Other topics include a new spy film from Matthew Vaughn called 'Argylle' which will feature an ensemble cast, a release date for the Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot-led Netflix film 'Red Notice'. Somehow, 'The Tomorrow War 2' is in development, and Marvel released the first full trailer for Marvel's 'What If?'2021-07-141h 37The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast57. 'No Sudden Move' Review, ESPN Controversy, 'Lovecraft Country' Cancelled | ScreencastAlex and Jim celebrate Independence Day by discussing The New York Times story about ESPN's Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor and their roles during this year's NBA Finals. Alex reviews Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' before the duo comments on their indifference toward Disney+'s 'Loki'. The HBO hit show 'Lovecraft Country' got cancelled and the reason why may have something to do with the critical decline of the last few seasons of 'Game of Thrones'. 'F9' passed $500 million globally but seems to be on track to be the lowest grossing film in the franchise since the series...2021-07-072h 04The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast56. Spielberg/Netflix Partnership, Comcast Streaming Troubles, Basketball Talk | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather together to briefly discuss the stupidity of 'F9', the latest episode of 'Loki', and the underperformance of Comcast's streaming service, Peacock. A Wall Street Journal report detailed that Peacock had only 10 million paid subscribers and had even looked into a partnership with ViacomCBS's Paramount+ in order to boost its market share. Also, just two years after Stephen Spielberg disparaged Netflix's theatrical release model, the 'Jaws' director finds himself partnering with the streaming giant through his production company, Amblin because money talks. Other topics include 'Transformers 7', another Vin Diesel-led action movie, and a new...2021-06-282h 07The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast‘Fast 9’ Spoiler ReviewAlex and Raven review the ninth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise2021-06-2739 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast55. 'In the Heights' Controversy, 'Loki' Ep. 2 Review, Sony Dates 'Bullet Train' | ScreencastAlex and Jim gathered together on Father's Day to talk about the 'In the Heights' non-troversy surrounding Afro-Latino representation as well as Rita Moreno's role in the controversy and the effects on the film itself. We also review the latest episode in 'Loki' while Sony Dates 'Bullet Train' for April 8, 2022. Also, since AMC's crappy balance sheet was rectified thanks to r/WallStreetBets, they are in the process of acquiring the Pacific Theatres' Grove & Americana Leases. We also get into people's insecurities and the value of not caring. Hope you enjoy2021-06-222h 09The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast54. 'Conjuring 3' Review, Lord of the Rings Anime Film, Weinstein Scandal Movie | ScreencastOn this latest episode of The All Around Podcast, we recorded on Zoom and Jim's audio is way better than Alex's so Alex will be investing in some new headphones soon. Not going to include a full description for this episode since it's fairly free-flowing. Hope you enjoy as we go through this audio transition.2021-06-161h 54The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast53. 'A Quiet Place Part II' Review, WB-Discovery, 'Reminiscence' and 'No Sudden Move' Trailers | ScreencastYeah we're back with some minor audio issues, but better than last week. This is a very light show so probably not a lot of explanation to go around in the description. We review some new trailers, the new name Warner Bros. Discovery for the newly merged company, and talk about the shockingly positive reviews for upcoming movies and dissecting whether or not they are a factor of the long-awaited return to theaters. Also, we are looking into new podcast recording software in order to improve our recording sessions so stay tuned for that. Thanks!2021-06-091h 34The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast52. 'Cruella' & 'Army of the Dead' Reviews, Amazon Buys MGM | ScreencastAfter a week off, Alex and Jim return recharged to review the inexplicable 'Cruella' and the uninspiring 'Army of the Dead' before discussing the latest industry consolidation news regarding WarnerMedia's merger with Discovery and Amazon's recent $8.45 billion purchase of MGM. We ponder the return of 'normal' as Memorial Day weekend saw the highest box office returns of the COVID-era with 'A Quiet Place Part II' bringing in $80 million. Aaron Taylor-Johnson gets cast as Spider-Man villain Kraven The Hunter in a solo film. A bevy of new trailers for 'The Tomorrow War', 'Eternals', and 'Jungle Cruise' were also released for...2021-06-011h 45The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast51. Disney Chaos, Regal Cinemas Strikes Deal With Disney and Universal, Jungle Cruise to Disney+ | ScreencastThe Mouse House may have some cracks in the foundation. Alex and Jim discuss the recent Variety article about the new Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, and his restructuring at the company. Many of the creatives have been devalued while business executives centered around consumer products and entertainment distribution (NOT production) have been empowered in the creative process. Could this spell doom for the entertainment giant? Probably not, but it's the first time the company has shown signs of weakness in more than a decade. In other news, Dwayne Johnson's 'Jungle Cruise' will be coming to Disney+ the same day...2021-05-181h 45The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast50. NBC Won't Air 2022 Golden Globes, 'Venom 2' Trailer, Ed Norton & Dave Bautista in 'Knives Out 2' | ScreencastIn a rather low key episode, Alex and Jim discuss NBC's motives behind not airing the Golden Globes in 2022. Is it because of the Hollywood Foreign Press's lack of diversity as they say or is it really because of plummeting ratings for the awards show? Paramount+ added 6 million subscribers while signing the production companies of John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds to first-look deals. However, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are currently in a heated dispute regarding bonuses and backend pay for 'A Quiet Place Part II' since it's theatrical window was cut in half by Paramount's new streaming strategy.2021-05-131h 56The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast49. 'Invincible' S1 Finale, Netflix Misses Sub Target, Angelina Jolie | ScreencastMay the Fourth Be With You! Alex and Jim are back to discuss the myriad of quarterly earnings calls from companies like Netflix, Apple, Comcast (Universal), Discovery, and Sony to see how the streaming wars are playing out. DC Fandome is returning in 2021 after the success of the inaugural Fandome event in 2020 which might spell doom for San Diego Comic-Con. The 'Game of Thrones' spin-off 'House of the Dragon' has entered production and is set for a 2022 release. Another Sony film is heading to Netflix with Lin-Manuel Miranda's animated musical 'Vivo'. The Disney+ 'Percy Jackson' series is looking for...2021-05-042h 14The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast48. 'Mortal Kombat' Review, 'Shang-Chi' Trailer, 'Spider-Man' to Disney+ Eventually | ScreencastThe Return of the Kings!! Too much? Yeah, I guess so. Alex and Jim waste time reviewing the abomination that was 2021's 'Mortal Kombat' before breaking down the first trailer for Marvel's 'Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings'. The long awaited 'Mad Max: Fury Road' follow-up 'Furiosa' will FINALLY begin filming later this year as they begin pre-production for a June 23, 2023 release date. Sony Pictures Entertainment will not die as they sign a $2 billion deal with Disney to bring Spider-Man (and other Sony properties) to the Mouse House's various services and networks like Hulu, Disney+, ABC...2021-04-262h 11The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast47. 'Fast 9' and 'Army of the Dead' Trailers, More 'Invincible' and 'Falcon & Winter Soldier' | ScreencastGuess who's back... back again. Yes, Alex and Jim are back to discuss more turn-your-brain-off movies because the trailers for the ninth installment of the immortal 'Fast and Furious' franchise and Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' dropped last week. One has us mildly intrigued while the other has us rolling our eyes. You can probably guess which is which. The duo make their predictions for how 'Invincible' and 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' will end before moving on to Will Smith's 'Emancipation' film production deciding to move from Georgia to Louisiana in the wake of Georgia altering...2021-04-191h 48The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast46. Sony Partners With Netflix, Top Gun 2 Delayed, Loki Trailer Debuts | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the licensing partnership between Sony and Netflix while noting Sony’s business savvy to stay alive in the movie space when they were on life support a decade ago. Paramount delays their Tom Cruise films with ‘Top Gun 2’ scheduled to release in November 2021 and ‘Mission Impossible 7’ and ‘8’ have been pushed to 2022 and 2023 respectively. Phoebe Waller-Bridge got the lead female role in ‘Indiana Jones 5’ and ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ continues to relatively dominate at the box office in the pandemic era. The duo ends the podcast by espousing the maturity in being able to separate the art from the artist. Enjoy!2021-04-131h 58The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast45. 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Review, WB Cancels DC Film & Series, Netflix Buys 'Knives Out' Sequels | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the banality that is 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and try to figure out the purpose of its human characters (to no avail). They transition to more intellectually stimulating news by examining the fallout of Warner Bros. cancelling the Ava DuVernay 'New Gods' film and James Wan's 'The Trench' Aquaman spin-off series. Why does WB keep announcing things that have no planned release dates or creative team behind them? Netflix also decided to shell out almost half a billion dollars for the rights to two sequels to Rian Johnson's 2019 surprise hit 'Knives Out' which will see Daniel...2021-04-051h 43The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast44. Falcon and Winter Soldier & Snyder Cut Recaps, Black Widow to Disney+, Regal Cinemas to Reopen in April | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather together again after having to scrap the previous week's episode due to technical difficulties. They discuss the first two episodes of 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' (which Alex begrudgingly eats crow on). The duo also delve deep into the meteoric news that 'Black Widow' will go to Disney+ the same day as it is released in theaters on July 9th, 2021 while also ruminating on the larger effects the decision will have on the industry as a whole. Other topics include the plummeting stock prices of ViacomCBS and Discovery after...2021-03-291h 53Garrison C. Gibson -Essays, Stories, PoemsGarrison C. Gibson -Essays, Stories, PoemsThomas Malthus, Adam Smith, Global Trade and Ecological Economic SustainabilityThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://garycgibson.wordpress.com/2020/02/06/thomas-malthus-adam-smith-global-trade-and-ecological-economic-sustainability/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garrison-clifford-gibson/support2021-03-2501 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast44. Falcon & Winter Soldier Premiere, SnyderCut Justice League Review | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather to discuss the impressive series premiere of ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’. Alex discusses his experience watching ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ before the duo discusses the news which includes Venom 2 being pushed to September, ‘Black Widow’ possibly being released on Disney+ as well as theaters, and the ‘Band of Brothers’ sequel series ‘Masters of the Air’ which is being made under the Apple banner instead of HBO.2021-03-231h 37The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast43. Disney+ Crosses 100M Subs, Netflix Limits Password Sharing, Creed 3 Gets Director | ScreencastAlex and Jim wax poetic about Michael B. Jordan directing ‘Creed 3’, NBC’s Peacock losing almost $1 billion last year, and HBO Max projecting 70 million subs by the end of 2021 largely due to an ad-supported subscription tier. Other topics include Ron Howard’s production company Imagine Entertainment signing a deal with Apple and Kenneth Branagh directing a Bee Gees biopic for Paramount2021-03-151h 48The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast42. Fast 9 Moves to June, Cinemark Rebuffs Disney and Raya, Theater Chain Files for Bankruptcy | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather together once again to talk about 'Fast and Furious 9' moving to June 25 to go head to head with 'Venom 2' while Cinemark refuses to show Disney's 'Raya and The Last Dragon' in its theaters. Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy which leaves us asking just how soon will theaters be obsolete. This is compounded by Disney CEO Bob Chapek's remarks about shorter theatrical windows for Disney films. President Joe Biden also states that anybody who wants a vaccine will be able to get one by the end of May.2021-03-102h 01The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast41. Paramount+ Last Stand, Disney+ Launches Star in Int’l Markets | ScreencastAlex and Jim are back to discuss the cascade of news surrounding Paramount+ and their upcoming slate of original content which involves rebooting any and all of their IP’s including The Italian Job, The Parallax View, Love Story, and revival of the hit series Frasier. Also discussed are limited 45-day theatrical windows for films like Mission Impossible 7 and A Quiet Place Part 2 before hitting the streaming service. In other news, Disney+ launched Star, a subcategory for more adult content (PG-13 and R), in international territories which resulted in Disney stock rising more than 10%. Other topics include a new Guy Ri...2021-03-021h 44The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast40. Mortal Kombat & Cruella Trailers, Apple Partners With Skydance Animation | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the hot garbage trailers for Mortal Kombat and Cruella before moving on to the impending controversy that will surround Apple’s partnership with Skydance Animation and its head, John Lasseter. Other topics include Ray Fisher’s doubling down on accusations made against Joss Wheaton and Edgar Wright’s involvement in an adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Running Man’2021-02-221h 43The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast39. Disney+ Climbs to 95M Subs, SnyderCut JL Trailer, Sandra Bullock Joins Bullet Train | ScreencastAlex and Jim gather together once again to review their friendly wager of Disney+ subscribers after their recent earnings call. They also lament the phony 'epicness' of the Justice League SnyderCut trailer released by Warner Bros. But their spirits are lifted by casting announcements involving JK Simmons joining the Amazon Lucille Ball-biopic 'Being the Ricardos' and Sandra Bullock starring alongside Brad Pitt in the David Leitch-directed 'Bullet Train' from Sony. The All Around duo examines the recent cancellation of 'Mandalorian' actress Gina Carano after some of her more controversial social media posts were reposted. Other stories include...2021-02-161h 42The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast38. WandaVision Bomb, Wakanda Series at Disney+, 3 GameStop Movies in Development | ScreencastAlex and Jim kick things off with a quick discussion about the Super Bowl commercials before getting into the huge bomb dropped during the latest episode of WandaVision. Other topics include Ryan Coogler signing a deal with Disney which includes a Wakanda TV series on Disney+, three separate GameStop films in development, Sony's Q3 earnings and the effects on its Sony Pictures division, and a possible return of 'Frasier' on Paramount+. They decide to end things with a frank discussion about when people will get back to normal life once COVID vaccine supply outpaces demand in America.2021-02-091h 52The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast37. Apple Spends $25M at Sundance, HBO Max Activations Increase By 17.2M | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss Apple’s record setting Sundance purchase of ‘Coda’ as well as the casting of Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway in the AppleTV+ series ‘WeCrashed’. HBO Max saw a surge in activations with The Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’ confirmed for release in March. This and much more on The All Around Podcast2021-02-011h 42The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastBONUS - GameStop, r/WallStreetBets, Hedge Funds, and RobinhoodAlex and Jim discuss the hottest news in the country... GameStop’s meteoric stock rose thanks to 6 million Reddit users’ war with hedge funds betting on GameStop to fail and the institution of Wall Street. (Recorded on 1/28/21)2021-01-3034 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast36. Kong v. Godzilla Trailer, More Delayed Movies, Netflix Passes 200M Subs | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the first official trailer for 'Kong vs. Godzilla', the myriad of films from Disney, Sony, Paramount, and MGM that have been delayed and pushed out of the Q1 window. Also, Netflix achieves huge milestones in passing 200 million subscribers and expect to be cash-flow positive going forward. However, Netflix also raised their prices again which could cause concern especially considering the rise of other streaming services with larger catalogs and more IP. This and much more on The All Around Podcast. Twitter: @The_All_Around Instagram: @the.all.around2021-01-261h 40The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast35. WandaVision, David O. Russell Film Casts Everyone, Ethan Hawke Joins Moon Knight | ScreencastAlex and Jim review the first two episodes of WandaVision, discuss the latest casting news of David O. Russell’s new film which includes Rami Malek, Zoe Saldana, and Robert De Niro. Apple will produce Ridley Scott’s ‘Kitbag’, the Napoleon Bonaparte biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix. Amazon is looking to pay $200 million for the rights to the Chris Pratt sci-fi action film, ‘The Tomorrow War’. Ethan Hawke is cast as the villain in Moon Knight and The Lord of The Rings television series releases its first synopsis.2021-01-181h 56The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast34. WW84 & Soul Reviews, 2021 Movies, MGM Looking to Sell | ScreencastAlex and Jim return after a three week break to discuss the Christmas streaming releases of 'Wonder Woman 1984' and 'Soul' as well as their most anticipated films for 2021. Other topics include MGM's hiring of two banks to explore a possible sale, another Russo Brothers film in development starring Millie Bobby Brown, and Godzilla vs. Kong coming to HBO Max along with a theatrical release in May. The duo also discuss celebrity urban legends involving Jamie Lee Curtis, Rod Stewart, and Richard Gere. Follow us on Instagram - @the.all.around Follow us on Twitter...2021-01-112h 53The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast33. Mandalorian S2 Finale, HBO Max on Roku, Christmas Movies | ScreencastIn a rather tangent-filled episode, Alex and Jim review the Season 2 Finale of ‘The Mandalorian’ and sift through the stories regarding HBO Max finally coming to Roku, the cancellation of the ‘Lizzie McGuire’ reboot, and the casting of Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’. They also talk about the difference between conventionally attractive and unconventionally attractive as well as their favorite Christmas movies.2020-12-212h 18Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 7 - USF Basketball RecapAlex and Bobby recap the Bearcats dreadful 74-71 loss to the USF Bulls2020-12-1738 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast32. The Disney+ Plan For World Domination, WB-HBO Max FalloutAlex and Jim discuss the events of Disney’s Investors Day which involved tons of new content coming to Disney+ from Lucasfilm, Pixar, Disney Animation, and Marvel. They also touch on the industry reactions to Warner Bros decision to debut their 2021 film slate on HBO Max as well as in theaters. This and much more on The All Around Podcast!2020-12-141h 49The All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast31. HBO Max To Stream Entire Warner Bros. 2021 Film Slate and The Way of the Future | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the meteoric news that Warner Bros is putting their entire 2021 release lineup on their streaming service, HBO Max and what that means for the industry. More HBO Max news broke regarding the acquisition of the Doug Liman film ‘Lockdown’ and a first-look deal with Charlize Theron’s company. Also, Universal partners with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and signs a director for their upcoming Van Helsing film. Margot Robbie is in talks to replace Emma Stone in ‘Babylon’ which stars Brad Pitt and will be directed by Damien Chazelle.2020-12-081h 37Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 6 - Crosstown Shootout RecapAlex and Bobby discuss the 77-69 Bearcats loss to Xavier.2020-12-0745 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast30. Mandalorian Recap, Netflix bid on ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’, ‘The 355’ Delayed to 2022 | ScreencastIn this abbreviated episode, Alex and Jim discuss Ahsoka Tano’s appearance in The Mandalorian as well as Netflix’s $200 million bid to acquire Godzilla vs. Kong. They also discuss The 355 getting delayed for a year and the many films and TV shows they watched over Thanksgiving.2020-12-0445 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast29. Wonder Woman 1984 Goes to HBO Max, Live-Action Lilo & Stitch | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss big HBO Max news starting with ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ coming to the streaming service on Christmas Day. HBO Max is also available on Amazon Fire TV for the first time in its 6 month existence. A live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ remake is in the works for Disney, Universal strikes deals with Cinemark and Cineplex to shorten theatrical windows for their films. And Mads Mikkelsen will replace Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’. This and much more! Follow us on Twitter @The_All_Around and Instagram @the.all.around2020-11-231h 39Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 5 - UCF Recap, AAC OfficiatingAlex and Jim recap the Bearcats’ 36-33 win over the UCF Knights and they also discuss the questionable officiating in the American Athletic Conference.2020-11-2250 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around Podcast28. Mandalorian, The Crown, A Quiet Place Spin-off | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss The Mandalorian, The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit, A Quiet Place spin-off from a Jeff Nichols, Apple TV+’s two upcoming comedies, the return of Bayhem, and much more.2020-11-161h 27Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 4 - ECU Recap, Thank You SeniorsAlex and Jim discuss the Bearcats 55-17 drubbing of the ECU Pirates, the “controversy” toward the end of the game, and we thank our seniors for helping rebuild the program.2020-11-1435 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastDepp Leaves Fantastic Beasts, Mandalorian Review, Rewatchable Movies | ScreencastJohnny Depp leaves the Fantastic Beasts franchise amid scandal. Alex and Jim discuss the second episode of the second season of The Mandalorian and the licensing deals of big franchises amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, they discuss their favorite rewatchable movies.2020-11-091h 44Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 3 - Houston Recap, Recruiting, Coaching Hot SeatsAlex and Jim discuss the Bearcats’ 38-10 win over the Houston Cougars, recent UC commits, and possible coaching vacancies in college football.2020-11-0843 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastThe Mandalorian S2 Premiere, Oscar Isaac is Moon Knight, Assassin’s Creed at Netflix | ScreencastAlex and Jim are back for an episode on Election Night 2020 to discuss TV and Film. They discuss the Mandalorian premiere, the Disney+ Moon Knight Series, and Netflix developing an Assassin’s Creed series. Also, Jon Stewart returns to television with AppleTV, a Willow sequel series is a go at Disney+, George Clooney’s ‘The Midnight Sky’ releases its first trailer, and Netflix picks up the John David Washington thriller ‘Born To Be Murdered’.2020-11-041h 57The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastNBA: Possible Trades, Nets Add D’Antoni, Daryl Morey Joins SixersAlex, Bobby, and special guest Uncle Richard discuss possible trades in the NBA offseason as well as coaching and front office additions for the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers.2020-11-011h 22Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 2 - Memphis Instant ReactionAlex and Jim discuss the Bearcats’ 49-10 win over the Memphis Tigers.2020-10-3119 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastJared Leto Returns As Joker, James Bond Streaming, Netflix Misses Q3 Goals | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss Jared Leto returning as a Joker in the Snyder Cut of the Justice League, James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ being shopped to streaming services, and Netflix missing its Q3 subscriber forecast. Also, HBO Max exceeds expectations with subscriber activations, Quinn officially shuts down, and the upcoming ‘Wicked’ adaptation loses its director.2020-10-261h 30Bearcat RecapBearcat RecapEp. 1 - SMU AnalysisAlex and Jim react to the Cincinnati Bearcats 42-13 win over the SMU Mustangs2020-10-2523 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastNBA: Offseason/Free Agency Preview, LeBron’s LegacyAlex and Bobby discuss LeBron James’ legacy and place in the GOAT conversation after winning his fourth title, this time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Then they preview the 2020 free agency class and possible trades.2020-10-2056 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastDiCaprio Joins Adam McKay’s Netflix Film, Mad Max Furiosa Spin-off, Disney Reshuffles | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss Leonardo DiCaprio joining Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Cate Blanchett in the upcoming Netflix film ‘Don’t Look Up’. They also touch on the Furiosa-centered spinoff film of 2015’s ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and Amazon buying the rights to the ‘Coming to America’ sequel. Other topics include Disney reshuffling its content creation team, the trailers for ‘Soul’ and season 4 of ‘The Crown’.2020-10-191h 49The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastThe Boys S2 Finale, Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Doctor Strange Joins Spider-Man 3 | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the Season 2 finale of The Boys and review trailers for Mank, The 355, Promising Young Woman, and The Witches. Then they debate the possible premises for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney+ as well as the rumors surrounding the third Spider-Man film in the MCU after Benedict Cumberbatch signs on to join the film as Doctor Strange. All this and more on Ep. 21 of The All Around Screencast2020-10-122h 16The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastStarfield Leaked Images, Amazon’s Luna Gaming Service | GamecastAlex and Bobby discuss the leaked images of the upcoming Bethesda sci-fi epic Starfield, Microsoft saying they aren’t done buying development studios, and Amazon joining the gaming scene with their cloud gaming service, Luna. All this and more on another Gamecast edition of The All Around Podast!2020-10-0744 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastLion King Sequel Gets A Director, Live-Action Spider-Verse, Regal Cinemas in Danger | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins directing The Lion King sequel, Regal Cinemas possible temporarily closing its doors, Jamie Foxx returning as Electro for the next Spider-Man film. Other topics include the upcoming Borat sequel and Doug Liman’s film ‘Lockdown’ which just started filming with its all-star cast.2020-10-051h 59The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastMarvel Delays Entire Film Slate, HBO Max News, The Boys Spin-off, and Cruella | ScreencastAlex and Jim converse about the questionable financial decisions of Warner Bros. regarding The Snyder Cut, upcoming Netflix films starring Chris Hemsworth and Jake Gyllenhaal, a spin-off of Amazon’s hit show ‘The Boys’, and they end with an amazing discussion about Disney’s upcoming live action Cruella de Vil film.2020-09-281h 50The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastXbox Buys Bethesda, PS5 Showcase | GamecastAlex and Bobby react to Microsoft/Xbox purchasing ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks and owner of many valuable gaming IP’s such as Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Doom. They also discuss the PlayStation 5 showcase from last week.2020-09-2340 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastAnt-Man 3 Casts Villain, Mandalorian S2 Trailer, She-Hulk Cast | ScreencastAlex and Jim discuss the trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian, Ant-Man 3’s rumored villain, Madonna directing and writing her own biopic, Brad Pitt’s upcoming action film Bullet Train, and Tatiana Maslany getting cast as Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk for her own Marvel series. Also, we review The Invisible Man and The Devil All The Time.2020-09-211h 58The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastDune Trailer, Mulan Backlash, New Academy Diversity Rules | ScreencastAlex and Jim conduct an in-depth analysis of the first Trailer for the sci-fi epic ‘Dune’ and the upcoming Netflix western ‘The Harder They Fall’. They also discuss whether the backlash against ‘Mulan’ is justified, the Academy’s new diversity requirements to be nominated for Best Picture and the prospect of Dominic Toretto being launched into space for ‘Fast and Furious 9’.2020-09-141h 58The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastNBA: Clippers Lose Focus, Conference Finals Preview, Houston and Milwaukee in LimboAlex and Bobby share their thoughts on the Clippers collapse in game 6 against the Nuggets and what will happen in game 7. Other topics include the Lakers looking sharp and in sync, the uncertain futures of the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, and Conference Finals previews between Miami and Boston and the Lakers and Clippers/Nuggets.2020-09-131h 03The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastXbox Series X/S Pricing, Halo Veteran Returns to Franchise, Rumored Nintendo Switch Pro | GamecastAlex and Bobby discuss the leak and reveal of the pricing, pre-order date, and release date of the Xbox Series S and X as well as the Xbox All Access financing option. They also touch on Joseph Staten’s return to the Halo franchise for Halo Infinite after being the lead writer for the first three games. Other topics include the rumored Nintendo Switch Pro that will support 4K gaming, GameStop closing 450 stores, and GTA Online players rage quitting after Rockstar reset there accounts.2020-09-1255 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastNFL: Week 1 PicksAlex and Joe make their picks for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season2020-09-1045 minThe All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastNBA: Second Round In Progress, Nash to the Nets, Giannis Free AgencyAlex and Bobby discuss the second round matchups in The Association, Kristaps Porzingis’s latest knee injury, Steve Nash becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, and an early look at 2021 Free Agency and where Giannis may end up.2020-09-071h 12The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastNetflix News, Mulan & The Boys Reviews, Amazon’s SpideyFamily | ScreencastOn this Screencast Episode, Alex and Jim discuss Netflix signing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Game of Thrones showrunners’ new Netflix show, and the first images from David Fincher’s new movie, Mank. Along with reviews of Mulan and episodes 1-3 of Season 2 of The Boys, we discuss Amazon’s possible deal with Sony to develop Marvel TV shows.2020-09-071h 59The All Around PodcastThe All Around PodcastChadwick Boseman, Spider-Man Spin-Off Films, Haunted Mansion, New Mutants | ScreencastAlex and Jim remember the career of Chadwick Boseman and have a very free flowing conversation involving Sony’s attempt at a shared Marvel Universe, Disney adding a writer for an upcoming Haunted Mansion film, and New Mutants’ Pyrrhic victory of being #1 at the box office.2020-08-311h 36