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May The Review Be With YouOz Fest Part 3: "The Wiz," "Return to Oz" and "Journey Back to Oz"It's Oz Fest Part 3!Yes, there are still more Oz movies. We're going beyond The Wizard of Oz and Wicked and digging into the history of sequels and spin-offs. Nick and Joe dive into "The Wiz," "Return to Oz" and "Journey Back to Oz."SHOW NOTES00:00--04:53 Intro04:54--18:02 Journey Back to Oz18:03--31:50 The Wiz31:51--48:37 Return to Oz48:38--51:24 Final RankingsSUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@MayTheReviewBeWithYouThreads - https://www.threads.com/@maythereviewbewithyou?xmt=AQGz5qp0a-1SsZ0yMauC1H0tfsMjbNgj6ox2REBFqTFuvCg
2025-12-1551 minMay The Review Be With YouWicked For Good: Oz Fest Part IIWas it Wicked good? Or just... so good?Wicked For Good hits theaters this weekend. Nick and Joe head to Oz once again in Oz Fest Part 2, exclusively devoted to the conclusion of the Wicked series.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--04:39 Intro04:40--06:56 The 15-second summary06:57--14:15 Overall thoughts on Wicked14:16--21:40 Working in the OG Oz characters21:42--26:37 Missed opportunities 26:38--34:19 The Ending34:20--37:56 Special Effects and our favorite songs37:57--41:44 Final scoresSUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@MayTheReviewBeWithYouTh...
2025-11-2241 minMay The Review Be With YouTomorrow Land: Time Travel DraftBrad Bird's 2015 Disney's feature of the future: "Tomorrowland" starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson. The guys continue their Time Travel Movie Draft with Nick's pick, although this is a controversial one. Nick defends its place in the draft, and Joe has thoughts.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOWNOTES00:00--02:00 Intro to Time Travel Draft02:01--03:15 The 15-second summary (Did Nick watch this movie?)03:16--07:30 The actual summary07:31--15:40 What was Brad Bird's vision of Tomorrowland15:41--24:34 Is this a time travel movie?24:35--31:00 Does the movie obey its own rules?31:01--34:29 Scores...
2025-11-1734 minMay The Review Be With YouArrival (The best time travel movie?) Time Travel Movie DraftThe Time Travel Movie Draft continues! Nick and Joe put Denis Villeneuve's 2016 sci-fi mind bender under review. But is it even a time travel movie? Nick has thoughts. Joe has a moment.---------------------------------------SHOW NOTES--------------------------------------------00:00--03:10 Intro (time travel draft explained)03:11--04:01 The 15-second movie summary!04:02--16:52 Is this even a time travel film?16:53--20:26 Symbolism and sci-fi influences20:27--33:25 Scores and final thoughts
2025-10-1433 minMay The Review Be With You"Weapons" ReviewWhat lies on the other side of the door? Zach Creggor's second film, Weapons, is the latest horror movie under discussion this summer.Joe took a look inside... And he's mad at the narrator.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE HERE! @maythereviewbewithyouYT - https://www.youtube.com/@MayTheReviewBeWithYou/videosThreads - https://www.threads.com/@maythereview...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/75SR... Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
2025-08-1413 min
Building Bigger LivesEp 80: Joe Thompson is a Man on a Mission!Joe Bob Thompson, a former client and long-time friend of Michael, shares his life story on the podcast. Growing up in a small, rural town in northeast Texas, Joe faced challenges due to his unique name, which led to fights in the 5th grade. Despite this, he developed thick skin and learned to stand up for himself. Joe attributes his positive outlook to his mother and stepfather, who were significant influences in his life. He shares insights on positivity, team leadership, and the importance of integrating personal passions into professional roles, drawing from his experiences in football, music, and...
2025-08-0632 minMay The Review Be With YouFantastic 4 First StepsSpace gods? Magic babies? Sounds like a fantastic time.Marvel's Fantastic Four First Steps is out, and Nick and Joe jump in on the action. But does it live up to the hype?SHOW NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE HERE! / @maythereviewbewithyou Threads - https://www.threads.com/@maythereview...CHAPTERS00:00--02:01 Our first steps...02:02--10:39 Fantastic Four vs THE PLOT10:40--15:34 The Ending "Silver Deux Ex Surfer"15:35--20:22 Character arcs20:23--27:16 The Sci-Fi27:17--29:18 The Post Credits Scene29:19--35:07 Galactus35:08--36:18 Did another movie hurt FF's success?36:19--37:4...
2025-07-3139 minMay The Review Be With YouSuperman ReviewIt's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a T-Sphere? Whatever it is, Nick and Joe are here to review James Gunn's Superman.SHOW NOTES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@UCBQqfpcT5MhOyrWHiOndDdQSocials:Threads - https://www.threads.net/@maythereviewbewithyou?xmt=AQGz5qp0a-1SsZ0yMauC1H0tfsMjbNgj6ox2REBFqTFuvCgCHAPTERS00:00--07:30 Intro and first thoughts07:31--11:33 How Superman has found historical success11:34--16:00 A universe of characters16:01--20:16 Lex20:17--25:38 Punk Rock25:39--32:21 A miscommunication about communication32:22--42:45 The Most Jam...
2025-07-1546 min
Joe Brammeier PresentsLance Pedersen: Leading On and Off the FieldSend us a textIn this episode, Joe sits down with Lance Pedersen to talk about his impactful career as an athletic director and coach across multiple schools in the district. Lance shares insights into what is takes to lead student-athletes, build strong programs, and stay connected through his growing social media presence. They also dive into the leadership class he teaches at Clear Creek High School, where he helps shape the next generation of leaders. They also take a dive into his father's lasting legacy at West Branch High School and the influence it's had on...
2025-07-111h 59May The Review Be With YouIron Heart ReviewIs she bigger than Stark? Bigger than Pym? Is she the villain?Riri Williams is a lot of things, but most of all, she's Iron Heart.Nick and Joe explore the last entry to Phase 5 and the latest show to hit Disney+.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00-01:23 Intro01:24--03:26 Phase 5 ending03:27--06:28 Iron Heart first thoughts06:29--10:05 Episodes 4-610:06-- 12:19 Mephisto12:20--13:55 Is Riri the villain?13:56--20:08 Secondary villains20:09-- 23:41 Joe's BIGGEST complaint23:42--25:00 Ratings
2025-07-0825 minMay The Review Be With YouFantastic Four (2005) v. Superman the Movie (1978)Fantastic Four (2005) and Superman the Movie (1978) get the "review" treatment ahead of their July 2025 incarnations.-------------------------------SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------------00:00--02:11 Chapter 1: Intro02:12--07:29 Chapter 2: A battle at the box office07:30-25:24 Chapter 3: Superman the Movie 197825:25--38:39 Chapter 4: Fantastic Four (2005)
2025-06-2338 min
North Star LeadersScaling Smart with Joe DavyIs being the smartest person in the room holding you — and your business — back? What if the biggest leadership flex isn’t personal brilliance, but building a team that outshines you? In this episode of North Star Leaders, Lindsay Pedersen sits down with Joe Davy, CEO of Banzai — a high-growth SaaS company giving marketers AI-powered “superpowers” through tools like Demio, OpenReel, and Create Studio. Joe opens up about his evolution from an ambitious solo founder to a leader who believes the smartest move is surrounding yourself with people who are better than you. From organizational behavior to AI-driven marketing, Joe shares c...
2025-06-1024 minMay The Review Be With YouAndor Star Wars ReviewStar Wars' latest tale from the rebellion has ended. Is Andor Disney's best Star Wars story?Nick and Joe have thoughts on that.----------------------------------------SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------00:00--05:33 Intro, initial thoughts on Andor Season 2 and Star Wars05:34--12:26 The Finale 12:27--15:00 Segwaying into Rogue One15:01--15:55 The coolest Star Wars ship in the universe15:56--17:34 Welcome to the rebellion17:35--21:19 "Who are you?"21:20--25:01 The Empire as a fear machine25:02--28:10 We forgot about this character28:11--30:00 Ratings
2025-06-0930 minMay The Review Be With YouIt's OZ FEST: Wicked and the Oz films reviewed"The Wizard of Oz!" "Oz the Great and Powerful" and some movie called "Wicked."Nick and Joe journey down the yellow brick road, reviewing 3 different movies from the world of Oz. -----------------------------------SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------------00:00--02:03 Intro02:04--03:55 How many Oz books are there?03:56--19:14 The Wizard of Oz review19:15--35:31 Oz the Great and Powerful reviewed35:32--56:08 Wicked reviewed56:09--59:01 Final Thoughts
2025-05-1259 minMay The Review Be With YouThunderbolts* Review!Thunderbolts* ASSEMBLE…The New Avengers take on the physical manifestation of depression in villain form in Marvels latest story in the MCU.Nick goes over his thoughts on the film, what worked, what didn't, what this means for the MCU, and what happens next.Could this movie be a contender for MCU Top 10 ALL TIME??SUBSCRIBE HERE! https://www.youtube.com/@UCBQqfpcT5MhOyrWHiOndDdQSocials:Threads - https://www.threads.net/@maythereviewbewithyou?xmt=AQGz5qp0a-1SsZ0yMauC1H0tfsMjbNgj6ox2REBFqTFuvCgHosts: Nick and JoeSh...
2025-05-0716 min
North Star LeadersListen Up with Joe LevyHow much do you really listen to those around you, and how much could you be missing? In this episode of North Star Leadership Podcast, Joe Levy joins Lindsay Pedersen and shares deep insights on leadership, the challenges of leading in a tech-driven world, and the underestimated power of simply listening. With years of experience navigating complex organizations and projects, Joe offers practical advice on how we can improve our leadership approach by embracing empathy and curiosity.You’ll hear them discuss:
The value of listening more than speaking: Joe highlights the importance of...
2025-04-2227 minMay The Review Be With YouDare Devil Born Again Season ReviewABSOLUTE CHAOS.New York is in shambles. Only one man will reshape it. But which man will do it?Nick and Joe review Marvel's latest "Daredevil: Born Again." The two discuss the finale, what didn't work for the season, what they loved, and possible future encounters in the second season.SHOW NOTES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00--02:29 Intro02:30--05:43 King Pin and the BB Report05:44--11:49 Character Dynamics: Daredevil and Punisher11:50--17:05 Karen Page and Heather Glen 17:06--21:20 Understanding King Pin's Plans21:21--25:17 Who's joining the Army?25:18--29:39 K...
2025-04-1842 minMay The Review Be With YouTime Travel Movie Draft: "Interstellar"So time is a bookcase? It's relative! As is the latest review in the ongoing Time Travel Movie Draft Series!Last year, Nick and Joe each drafted a set of movies for specific categories, creating what they each believe is the best list of time travel films.Today, they review Nick's choice for the category "Secret Time Travel Movie."Show notes00:00--07:06 Chapter 1: Intro (Christopher Nolan and filmmaking)07:07--09:34 Chapter 2: the 15-Second Summary!09:35--12:48 Chapter 3: The Nolan Brothers and how to write an intro12:49--14:54 Chapter 4: Christopher Nolan's role...
2025-04-0357 minMay The Review Be With You"I don't need eyes to know this is great" Dare Devil: Born Again ReviewThe Devil never sleeps and neither does Matt Murdock. He is born again! Marvel's latest show "Dare Devil: Born Again" is four episodes deep, and the guys digging deeper.Nick and Joe breakdown Episode 4 "Sick Semper Systema" and their favorite parts of the first few episodes.Music by Panda Beats.SHOW NOTES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00--03:29 Introduction, the segue from the Netflix era to the Disney era03:30--04:30 MCU references04:31--07:58 "Sic Semper Systema"07:59-- 12:16 Parallels: Matt and Wilson: Episode 1 and Episode 4 endings12:17--14:00 Adam and Muse predictions
2025-03-2029 minMay The Review Be With You"The Old Guard" vs "Fall" Add it to your list 5!What would you add to your movie-watch list?A comic book movie about immortal mercenaries tasked with protecting humanity? Or a suspense thriller about two women stuck 2,000 feet in the air in the middle of nowhere?It's "The Old Guard" vs "Fall" in May the Review Be with You's next installment of "Add it to your list!"Nick and Joe sell each other on two movies they can't stop thinking about. The game is simple. Get the other guy to Add that film to their list!Come see how they do....
2025-03-0319 minMay The Review Be With YouHULK 2 (or Captain America Brave New World) ReviewSo was Bruce just busy or something?Whether it's The Incredible Hulk 2 or Captain America: Brave New World, Nick and Joe review Marvel's latest entry into the MCU.Show notesMusic by Panda Beats.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00--02:21 Impressions prior to viewing02:22--07:58 First thoughts after viewing07:59--19:14 The theme of the movie!19:15--22:31 A parade of old and new characters22:32--24:31 Movie marketing, Red Hulk reveal24:32--27:01 Return of the Red Room and a return to themes27:02--31:14 Lasting questions and predictions31:15--31:41 Ratings31:42...
2025-02-2633 minMay The Review Be With YouFriendly Neighborhood Spider-Man ReviewWith great viewing, comes great reviewing.Your "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" has swung into Disney+ and the guys are excited to talk about it. From Nico to Norman, Nick and Joe break down their thoughts on the friendly neighborhood and on the Wallcrawler's latest show.SHOW NOTES00:00--05:37 First impressions05:38--11:21 New Parker, New Luck - Talking about the neighborhood11:22--15:01 Joe's Theory - What's actually going on behind the scenes15:02--15:45 Themes15:46--17:38 Voice actor mystery/Next time!
2025-02-0417 minMay The Review Be With YouX-Men Days of Future Past: Time Travel Review!Days of Future Past, is it the best X-Men movie? Maybe. Is it the best superhero time travel movie? Maybe, more probably.Nick and Joe jump into this past film regarding the future of the X-Men as part of the latest entry of the TIME TRAVEL MOVIE DRAFT!If you missed it, Nick and Joe drafted a list of time travel films into specific categories. Today's pick is Nick's in the Superhero category.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--05:51 Intro initial thoughts on X-Men05:52--07:48 THE 15 SECOND SUMMARY07:49--10:07 Remembering the...
2025-01-2734 minMay The Review Be With YouSkeleton Crew, and the BIG REVIEWDisney's "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" has finally docked the ship, and Nick and Joe discuss the eight-episode series! Was it great? Was it the end of Star Wars? If it is... we're not changing the name of the show.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------show notes00:00--03:29 Intro, initial impressions03:30--12:29 Highlights (strongest performances, best characters)12:30--16:29 Lowlights (that ending)16:30--20:35 Skeleton Crews practical effects magic!20:36--27:26 What we can't let go of27:27--29:46 Ratings and Next time!
2025-01-2329 minMay The Review Be With YouTop BEST Marvel Post Credit Scenes (6-1)It's Part 2 of our Merry Marvel Christmas Countdown!WHAT IS NUMBER 1?Is it Dr. Strange's third eye? The cinematic debut of Howard the Duck? Or the unforgettable moment of Harry Styles joining the MCU?!?!.... Probably not.As a special treat here is the second part of our top 12 Best Marvel Post Credit Scenes list!Numbers 6 through 1! Did we miss any? Let us know what you think! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Show notes00:00--00:28 Show Intro00:29--03:44 Number 603:45--07:28 Number 507:29--12:22 Number 412:33--18:25 Number 318:26...
2025-01-2028 minMay The Review Be With YouTOP 12 BEST MARVEL POST CREDIT SCENES (12-7)WE'RE BACK!(almost)After a long break, Nick and Joe are back behind the mics. Before they get started with new releases in the new year here's a treat from the YouTube page.The Marvel Cinematic Universe, love or hate, the MCU is built on the back of post-credit scenes. As a post-holiday treat, Nick and Joe offer the audio version of a video project in which the guys ranked the BEST 12 scenes in the MCU. In this episode enjoy picks 12 through 7. SHOW NOTES00:00--00:50 Intro00:51--07:07 No. 1207:08...
2025-01-1423 minMay The Review Be With You"Dr. Odyssey" + "Nobody Wants This" Add it to your list! Ep4NOBODY WANTS THIS... It is the name of a show... not what people are saying about this podcast... (Right)?DEFINITELY!It's another episode of "Add it to your list," which is a game we play on the podcast where Nick and Joe take turns pitching shows or movies that the other NEEDS to be watching. On the fourth episode of "Add It To Your List" Nick and Joe pitch Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" and ABC's "Dr. Odyssey."-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTESHosts: Nick and Joe00:00--02:23 Show I...
2024-11-2327 minMay The Review Be With YouThe Penguin FinaleOzwald Cobb's journey to the top is at its end. Top hats off to the big man!Nick and Joe take one last look at HBO Max's hit show "The Penguin."-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--03:29 Reactions "The King of Gotham"03:30--07:31 Francis' flashback07:32--13:57 The most messed up family therapy session13:58--18:20 Sophia's story ends18:21--25:28 Why did they do it to Vic!?!25:29--28:47 The Penguin's ending28:48--30:20 Ratings/Next time
2024-11-1430 minMay The Review Be With YouAgatha All Along FinaleWe're going down the review road as Agatha All Along comes to an end. Nick and Joe follow through on the final episodes of the episodic journey of Agatha and Billy, and where the road will lead them next. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--04:48 Intro/Is Marvel Back?!?04:49--06:13 Episode 8 Review06:14--08:48 Ripping the 4th Wall08:49-- 14:06 The Final Witch's Road Challenge14:07-- 22:50 A kiss with Death22:51--29:35 Episode 9 Review29:36--31:47 Agatha's guilty conscience 31:48--33:10 Best Marvel TV shows33:11--35:04 Ratings/Next Time!
2024-11-0535 minMay The Review Be With YouDonnie Darko: Time Travel Draft: SuperheroIt's time for a Halloween Time Travel review!We're back to the Time Travel Draft and Joe's pick for Superhero in a time travel movie is the 2001 cult classic "Donnie Darko."But does the movie even fit in a time travel draft? Nick has questions.But after watching "Donie Darko" who doesn't?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--03:34 Intro03:35--06:49 The 15 SECOND SUMMARY CHALLENGE06:50--16:20 What we liked/What we didn't16:21--22:27 Was there even time travel in this movie?22:28--29:40 Nick's (insane) Theory29:41...
2024-10-3057 minMay The Review Be With You'The Penguin' Midseason Review!The city is almost his...We are officially over the hump with The Penguin finishing Episode 5: Homecoming.Nick and Joe get into a mid-season review of Matt Reeves' The Penguin.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--04:32 Intro04:33--08:31 Episode 5 Summary08:32--18:45 Reseting the gameboard18:46--20:30 The ticking "dementia" timebomb 20:31--23:17 Predictions23:18--28:06 Favorite episode so far28:07--31:28 Favorite character arc/next time!
2024-10-2331 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoExec. Chef of Alaskan Events & Catering & Culinary Illuminary Kirsten PedersenWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Exec. Chef of Alaskan Events & Catering & Culinary Illuminary Kirsten Pedersen .. After losing medical school from a horrendous car accident in the 90's, the next best option was to take a horse and a dog with me to culinary school in Vermont. When she returned to Alaska and had plans to head off on an international culinary learning/ apprenticeship journey, life threw another lousy rotten egg and she ended up staying in Alaska. While working at one of the top local...
2024-10-2230 minMay The Review Be With You"Rebel Ridge" vs "The Union" Add it to your list! Ep 3What shows on your list?Looking to add some more? Here are two.The guys play "Add it to your list" in an attempt to convince each other to watch that movie or TV show they've been insisting is GREAT.On today's episode, it's a Netflix action movie standoff: Rebel Ridge vs The Union!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES00:00--02:34 Intro02:35--10:55 Entertainment News: Lanterns, Woman of the Hour, Joker 210:56--20:15 Joe's pitch: Rebel Ridge!20:16--31:28 Nick's pitch: The Union!31:29--32:55 Next time!
2024-10-1432 minMay The Review Be With YouRings of Power Season 2A shadow is growing over Middle Earth...Rings of Power Season 2 comes to a close and as darkness falls... this heckin' great review is rising.Nick and Joe review the finale and talk about the season. What worked? What didn't? Why is Joe glaring at Numenor?SHOW NOTES-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00--01:50 Intro01:51--03:56 Quick Agatha Hit03:57--06:24 Feelings on the finale06:25--12:14 Khazad-dûm and the dwarves12:15--28:57 Eregion and Sauron28:58--35:33 The Canyon and The Stranger35:34--41:32 Numenor or Nume-snore?41:33--45:14 Pelargir and Isildur
2024-10-0855 minMay The Review Be With You"Over the Garden Wall" vs "Kate and Leopold" Add them to your list!What shows on your list?Looking to add some more? Here are two.The guys play "Add it to your list" in an effort to convince each other to watch that movie or tv show they've been insisting on for a little while.Nick and Joe go over last week's TV and Film news with the passing of Dame Maggie Smith, the latest on James Gunns' "Lanterns," plus Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" is finally in theaters.After the news, the game begins... the animated classic "Over the Garden Wall" vs the 2001 romcom "Kate a...
2024-10-0130 minMay The Review Be With You"Agatha All Along" & "The Penguin" Marvel vs DC ReviewIt's a double header!Two villains! Two premieres! Two dudes! One review. Agatha All Along and The Penguin arrived on streaming services last week and Nick and Joe are here for it.Also, is Dorothy wanted for murder in Oz?Tune in and find out.SHOW NOTES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00--03:28 Intro (What a weekend for TV)03:29--17:50 Agatha All Along Episodes 1 & 2 Review17:51--40:16 The Penguin Episode 1 Review40:17--42:47 Marvel vs. DC. Who won the weekend?42:48--43:20 Outro/ Where to find our weekly reviews
2024-09-2443 minMay The Review Be With YouDelicious In Dungeon VS Silo: Add them to YOUR listAdd it to the list!Everyone has a watch list. Everyone has been part of that conversation, where someone gives you their best pitch for what should be on your list.Today, Nick and Joe make a game of it and see if they can convince each other to add one more to each of their lists. Netflix's "Delicious In Dungeon" vs. Apple Tv's "Silo"SHOW NOTES:00:00 — 02:22 Welcome to Episode 1 of Add it to your List!02:23 — 12:40 Quick thoughts on Rings of Power and upcoming releases.12:41 — 18: 21 Nick's choice: SILO 18:22 — 28:56 Joe's choice: De...
2024-09-1729 min