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EV Café TakeawayMichael Kent | Palmer Energy
This week, we dive into the reality of energy as a strategic asset for businesses making the shift to electric vehicles. JC is joined by Michael Kent, Managing Director of Palmer Energy, a company designing and manufacturing battery energy storage systems in partnership with Oxford spin-out Brill Power.Michael unpacks:
How businesses can move from reacting to volatile energy markets to actively mastering them
The role of battery storage in overcoming grid constraints and unlocking EV fleet potential
Integrating solar, wind, and grid power into optimised energy strategies
The commercial realities of cost reduction, energy trading...
2026-04-0139 min
The Internet Says it’s TrueWho’s There? The Origins of a Classic JokeKnock knock jokes feel like they’ve always existed - but the truth is they exploded almost overnight during the 1930s and became one of the biggest joke crazes in American history. In this episode, Michael Kent explores the surprising origins of the knock knock joke, how a Broadway song helped spark the fad, why newspapers complained about them, and how the format survived nearly a century of comedy trends. Then we chat with Comedian Jonathan Burns!
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2026-03-1637 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueThe World’s First Livestream: Trojan Room Coffee PotLong before YouTube, before Twitch, before livestreams were everywhere, the first webcam pointed at something we'd consider boring by today's standards: a coffee pot. In this episode, Michael tells the story of how a small convenience in a Cambridge lab changed the internet forever. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur! Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy
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2025-10-1342 min
Ritter on Real EstateWhy Consistency Outperforms Talent in Multifamily ft. Michael BlankOn this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Michael Blank. Michael shares his winding path from software IPO riches to a painful restaurant collapse, the light-bulb moment that multifamily creates true “mailbox money,” and how a Who-Not-How mindset lets new investors scale without waiting for decades of experience or their own capital. He breaks down the most common limiting beliefs, the step-by-step “dealmaker” approach he teaches, and the underwriting levers passive investors should question (exit cap, debt, reserves, real vacancy in value-add). They wrap with why today’s risk-adjusted returns in multifamily look stronger than two years ago and how tiny...
2025-10-0641 min
Financial Freedom with Real Estate InvestingMB491: How to Scale Without Hustling Harder: In-House Teams, Smarter Capital, and Fast Execution—With Kent RitterThink you need 10 years of house flipping before you can go big in real estate? In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Kent Ritter—Founder of Hudson Investing and host of Ritter on Real Estate—who scaled from solo operator to managing 2,000+ units and leading his own in-house property management firm. He didn’t wait for permission. He didn’t grind for a decade. He built systems, teams, and a killer culture that made scale inevitable.They unpack how he made the leap from flipping houses to running a real syndication business, and why skipping the “single-fam...
2025-09-2939 min
A Class Act - Navigating the AI LandscapeHow to Build Trust & Lead Teams in FinTech’s AI Era with Kent MackenzieIn this episode, host Michael is joined by Kent Mackenzie, Group Chief Operating Officer at Corlytics and former Deloitte Partner.Kent’s career has taken him from pulling apart ATMs as a curious young technologist, to leading Deloitte’s global FinTech and RegTech practice, and now to scaling one of the leading names in regulatory technology.You’ll hear:Why “you don’t need to have all the answers” is one of the most powerful leadership lessonsKent’s framework for building high-performing teams: trust, competence, and psychological safetyThe biggest mistakes leaders make when scaling F...
2025-09-0925 min
Our Photo Club Community PodcastThe Power of Shooting in Black & White: Seeing DifferentlyIn this solo episode, Michael Kent shares how shooting in black and white has transformed the way he sees light, shape, and emotion in his photography. From daily practice with his Fuji X100F to using black and white as a creative ritual, Michael explains why stripping away color can sharpen our vision and deepen our connection to the world around us. You'll hear stories about how this approach shaped his work, tips for experimenting on any camera, and a challenge to try black and white shooting for yourself. Whether you're a seasoned pro or...
2025-09-0124 min
Unstoppable MindsetUnstoppable PR Expert and Entrepreneur with Kent LewisKent Lewis grew up in the Seattle area. In college he studied business and marketing. After college he went to work for a PR agency but left to go into the digital marketing industry in 1996. Kent has formed several marketing agencies during his career. He is quite up front about challenges he faced along the way as well as what he learned from each issue he faced.
Kent’s philosophy about community is quite interesting and well worth adopting. He believes very much in giving back to his community. Today his day job is serving as “Executive Director of NextN...
2025-08-191h 07
Speaking of PetsCancer & Quality of Life for Pets | SOP ep. 61 - Dr. Michael KentDr. Michael Kent, a leading expert in veterinary radiation oncology. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Kent sheds light on the often-misunderstood world of radiation therapy for pets, particularly in treating cancer.Join us as we delve into essential questions surrounding radiation therapy—what it is, how it works, and the technology behind it. Dr. Kent explains the intricacies of treating pets, including the importance of quality of life and the various treatment modalities available. He candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of his work, sharing compelling stories of patients who have be...
2025-05-0755 min
Speaking of PetsCancer & Quality of Life for Pets | SOP ep. 61 - Dr. Michael KentDr. Michael Kent, a leading expert in veterinary radiation oncology. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Kent sheds light on the often-misunderstood world of radiation therapy for pets, particularly in treating cancer.Join us as we delve into essential questions surrounding radiation therapy—what it is, how it works, and the technology behind it. Dr. Kent explains the intricacies of treating pets, including the importance of quality of life and the various treatment modalities available. He candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of his work, sharing compelling stories of patients who have be...
2025-05-0755 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueThe Cincinnati Zoo’s Darkest Exhibit: Native Americans on DisplayIn 1896, Native Americans were put on public display at the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a fabricated "village" exhibit. It wasn't just Cincinnati—similar human exhibitions took place around the world, reinforcing damaging stereotypes. But how did these events happen, and why do their impacts still linger today? This week, we dig into one of the most shocking forgotten chapters of American history. Then we chat with Grammy-Winning Musician and Michael's college buddy, Josh Quillen.
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2025-05-0554 min
Change the NarrativeGreen Filmmaking: Finding Your Book Niche With Kent Hayward (S6 E8)Book Authoring Webinar mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/H4AaqdQkbgwWCdDR6 WATCH this episode on YouTube: In this episode, filmmaker and professor Kent Hayward discusses his book 'Green Filmmaking', which focuses on sustainable practices in the film industry. He highlights the environmental impact of filmmaking, including waste generation and resource consumption. Kent shares his journey from teaching film production to writing a book, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with students and the challenges of balancing teaching and writing. He also touches on the initial reactions to his book and his strategies for marketing it....
2025-04-0957 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal e-Commerce Leaders Forum Reset: Jim Okamura, Co-Founder of GELF, with a tribute to Kent Allen and sharing "What's Next"In this insightful new installment of the Global e-Commerce Leaders Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc reconnects with Jim Okamura, Co-Founder of the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum (GELF), to discuss the future of global retail, the evolving mission of GELF, and how the community is responding to today’s rapidly changing international marketplace. They begin by reflecting on the legacy of the late Kent Allen, a fellow GELF Co-Founder whose passing deeply impacted the organization and the broader e-commerce sector. Jim shares stories of Kent’s passion for connecting people and forging solutions, highlighting how Kent’s genuine commitment to global growth...
2025-04-0923 min
Unstoppable Mindsetppable Authors and People Who Learn To Control Fear with Keri Wyatt Kent & Susy FloryThis episode of Unstoppable Mindset is for me a special one. It has been three years in the making. It is a celebration by any standard.
At the beginning of the pandemic, I began realizing that while I had talked for years about escaping from the World Trade Center I had not begun teaching people to control fear: something I did successfully on September 11. So, I began working toward writing a book about the subject. I approached my co-author of Thunder Dog, Susy Flory, but she was quite busy studying in a PHD program, her own writing...
2024-08-201h 09
Leaders LabyrinthBuilding a Media Company, Power of Partnerships & Trusting Your Gut with Kent SpeakmanSeason 2, Episode 3:"Building a Media Company, Power of Partnerships & Trusting Your Gut with Kent Speakman"We plunge into the Labyrinth with self-made entertainment mogul Kent Speakman. Kent found himself at a crossroads in life where he had been sleeping on couches with only $300 left in his pocket, considering possibly giving up his dream and moving home to Edmonton. He decided to take one more chance on himself and stayed in LA, where he continued to network and push himself which enabled him to help fund a start up and eventually, without any industry experience, led...
2024-07-151h 05
Live Well and Thrive with Mike Torchia#24 Dr. Elyse Kent | The Healing Power of Pets: A Vet's InsightI'm thrilled to have Dr. Elyse Kent with us today, a renowned mobile veterinarian who combines her extensive medical expertise with a deep love and compassion for animals. In our conversation, Dr. Kent and I explore the incredible benefits and some of the lesser-known challenges of pet ownership.
We start by discussing why Dr. Kent isn't a fan of dog parks, highlighting the health risks they pose to our furry friends. We also talk about the rise of dog-friendly spaces in California and the joy of seeing pets included in our daily lives. Dr. Kent shares fascinating...
2024-05-3130 min
Chats with Kent C. DoddsThe Web and Design Systems with Michael ChanIn the podcast hosted by Kent C. Dodds, Michael Chan, celebrated as Chantastic, shares his insights on the evolution of web development and the critical role of design systems. He discusses how design systems should evolve with product development, the importance of documentation, and the dynamic nature of design systems contrary to the belief that they are static. Michael advocates for the empowering aspect of creating personal software and looks forward to the future where emerging tools will not only prevent breaks but also enhance development workflows. The conversation ends with a positive outlook on the web’s future an...
2024-03-1514 min
The Addiction Help Podcast22: NEW 2022 Drug Use Report & Addiction Expert Dr. Kent S. Hoffman's Take | The Addiction Help PodcastJoin us for episode 22 of the #AddictionHelpPodcast as we explore the newly released SAMHSA / HHS 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health findings with #addiction expert Dr. Kent S. Hoffman. We discuss the growing issue of fentanyl addiction, its unique challenges in treatment, and the broader impact on public health and recovery. #AddictionRecovery #FentanylAwareness #AHPodcast
The 2022 survey presents a troubling picture: nearly one in five Americans ages 12 and older reported having a substance use disorder in the past year. Alarmingly, about 60% of adolescents and adults used substances like alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, or vaped ni...
2023-12-2337 min
Kansas City Business Cast#9 – Local Food Unity – Kent Stones, KC Foodways & National Alliance of Local Food ProvidersKent Stones is advocating for local food unity in Kansas City. Through deep personal experience and motivation he is leveraging community engagement, collaboration, education, sustainability, and social capital as methods to increase the percentage of local, nutritious food that Kansas Citians eat.
Kent is the Founder of KC Foodways, Founder of National Alliance of Local Food Providers, and an Adjunct Professor at Johnson County Community College. The NALFP will be officially launching in the first quarter of 2024 with a campaign. He makes a strong case for organizing, streamlining, and making information about local food providers more easily accessible.
As you...
2023-12-201h 05
The Lives of WritersLexi Kent-Monning [Host: Michael Wheaton]On today's episode of The Lives of Writers, Michael Wheaton interviews Lexi Kent-Monning.Lexi Kent-Monning is the author of the novel, The Burden of Joy, which is out now from Rejection Letters Press. Her writing has been published or is forthcoming in XRAY, Joyland, Tilted House Review, Neutral Spaces, Little Engines, and elsewhere.An excerpt from The Burden of Joy, titled "The Nurse's Lament", was published previously in Autofocus.Michael Wheaton is the publisher of Autofocus Books and producer of The Lives of Writers. His essay Home Movies will be out from Bunny...
2023-12-1457 min
Kids Gone Global - The International School of Hamburg PodcastThe Great Outdoors: Learning Through The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program with Michael KentIn our first episode, Dr. Alan Knobloch discussed the important role of schools in helping students develop crucial skills for their future by offering real-life challenges and experiences. This included fostering students’ self-awareness, building up their social and emotional resilience and enhancing their problem-solving abilities.In this episode, we explore skills that young people can acquire outside the traditional classroom and school campus, particularly in the great outdoors.Our guest, Michael Kent, a Geography and Environmental Science teacher at the International School of Hamburg, introduces the Duke of Edinburgh International Award program he opened up...
2023-12-0426 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueBroken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina - REWINDOriginally released May 23, 2021. In our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz!
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2023-08-0731 min
Kent's Kidney StoriesEpisode 112: Michael Williams Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?Michael Williams. is a husband and father to two teenage boys and is in need of a Kidney Donor. Are YOU the One? He works part-time as a CAD drafting analyst and is active in his church, serving in several positions. He also enjoys drawing, the ocean, and playing the guitar. He is looking forward to receiving a kidney so he is able to continue serving and maybe doing more things with his sons and taking on new hobbies. If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Michael, please contact Kidney So...
2023-04-2429 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueBroken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina - REWINDIn our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz! Originally released May 24, 2021.
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2023-03-2031 min
Kent's Kidney StoriesEpisode 104: Michael Curtis, Ph.D. - President & CEO of eGenesisKent speaks with Michael Curtis, Ph.D., President & CEO of eGenesis. Dr. Curtis has more than 30 years of experience in scientific research and leadership in biopharmaceutical drug development across multiple therapeutic areas. Before joining eGenesis he served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of R&D at Cadent Therapeutics. Moreover, Dr. Curtis was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Atlas Venture where he played a role in the creation of several companies including Delinia and Q32 Bio. Dr. Curtis has led the development of multiple products from discovery through first-in-human, Phase 2 and 3 studies. He was involved in the early dev...
2022-11-0145 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueOOPS! All Interviews - A clip show!We've been fortunate to have some amazing guests over the last couple years! In this episode, we feature some highlights from some of our interviews with those guests! In this episode: John Fugelsang, Eric Dittelman (and his mother), Shannon and Scott from the Song Salad Podcast, Alison Kent, Nan Rothschild and Hal Sparks!
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2022-10-3136 min
The Retro Lovely PodcastPhotography talk with pro shooter Kent Miller
A commercial photographer based in New York City, Kent Miller specializes in people, products and spaces. He is passionate about the beauty in all things and is determined to capture the essence of it in his subject.
Kent discovered photography in the late ‘80s when he moved to New York, got into bands as a drummer, and started shooting the music scene. He soon sold some images and began freelancing, catapulting him in a new direction, and immersing him in an experimental journey in pursuit of his art. As the medium continues to rapidly evolve, Ke...
2022-09-261h 53The Internet Says it’s TrueBroken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South Carolina (REBROADCAST of Episode 38)Originally released May 24, 2021. In our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz!
Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589
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2022-05-3032 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastGlobal Ecommerce Leaders Forum L.A. 2022 Recap with Co-Founders Kent Allen and Jim OkamuraIn this special episode GELF Co-Founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura take us through a recap of the GELF event held recently in 2022. If you liked this podcast, you can follow us on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music podcast channel or your favorite podcast platform, please rate and review with a five star rating and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on Lin...
2022-05-0325 min
Kent's Kidney StoriesEpisode 93: Michael Etheridge Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?Today's interview is with Rinki and Michael Etheridge are an extraordinary team. Michael needs a kidney donor as his current transplanted kidney is in danger of failure. Rinki has taken on the daunting task of finding that donor. Rinki talks about how difficult it is to be a caregiver. She gives valuable insight into what it is like to watch the love of her life struggle. Listen in as this tough young caregiver tells her story. Michael is registered on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List at UCSF Health in San Francisco, CA. For more information, call 415-353-15...
2022-04-0134 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode: The Host with Jesse Akman + the End of Toxic SchlockWe wrap up our final mini series with an exploration of the South Korean monster movie modern classic THE HOST! We explore the controversial events that inspired the film, and the cultural influences that director Bong Joon-Ho mirrored in the fim. We're then joined by friend of the show Jesse Akman to discuss Korean cinema, Bong Joon-Ho, and all things the HOST. Stick around after the episode to hear the final words from host Michael Kent as Toxic Schlock comes to a close and discusses future horror related projects.
2022-02-091h 50
Unstoppable MindsetPowerful Writing: Helping Others Share Their Stories with Keri Wyatt KentThis week’s Unstoppable Mindset episode is especially exciting not only because of our guest, Keri Wyatt Kent and her story of writing and author endeavors, but Keri also brings us a special announcement. Keri has been an author for many years writing a number of Christian oriented books. While she will discuss her work in the writing world she also announces a special new project. If you listen to this week’s episode you will be the first to learn about a new project Keri has begun, a project in which you may want to directly participate. Listen in t...
2021-12-151h 03Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode: 3rd Annual Toxic Schlock Halloween Bonus EpisodeOur special Halloween bonus episode has come around once more, and Michael is again joined by his wife Sam, but this time around, they do a ranking of the Halloween franchise!! Its not as bad as they make it sound in the episode, and most of the Halloween movies have some great moments, but its also a series with some absolute absurdity in between them. Where do Rob Zombie's remake films rank in the series? What about Halloween Kills? Only one way to find out! Evil Dies Tonight! Join our Patreon! Follow us...
2021-10-2752 min
Chats with Kent C. DoddsMichael asks Kent about his site rewriteKent's spent the last several months completely focused on rewriting his website, recording new episodes for Chats with Kent, and creating an all new podcast called the Call Kent Podcast.Michael Chan joins Kent to ask him about the motivation to rewrite kentcdodds.com with Remix. Kent explains what technology he used to create the unique experience on the site and why Gatsby falls short of the needs of most apps. Michael also asks about the new teams feature of kentcdodds.com and how it helps you get more out of the content.Kent also...
2021-10-0445 min
Beyond Your MoneyThe Importance of ESG in Investing With Kent McClanahanIn recent years, we have seen an increase in ESG Scores being used to determine whether or not individuals get involved with a specific investment.
ESG Scores are used to determine the efforts made by companies in the areas of environment, social and governance.
In this episode, Mike Dukovich sits down with Kent McClanahan, vice president of responsible investing with RBC Wealth Management, as they discuss the topic of ESG in relation to investing. Kent shares information that points to ESG becoming something more people are looking toward when creating investment portfolios.
Kent di...
2021-08-0939 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueMonte Carlo 1913: The Gambler's FallacyTry to imagine how you would bet if a roulette wheel landed on black 26 times in a row. What are the chances that the next spin would land on black? And how much would you be willing to risk? This episode is all about a couple popular gambling fallacies - people betting against a streak of luck and people betting on a streak of luck. We talk about The Gambler's Fallacy and the Hot-Hand Fallacy; then chat with Comedian and Weird Dad Glen Tickle for the Quick Quiz!
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2021-07-1929 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueHollywood: The Many Stories of its NameThere are many competing theories on exactly how Hollywood, California got its name. Is it possible that the most ridiculous-sounding story is also the most credible? In this episode, we go to "Tinseltown" and explore its history - including the theories behind how it was named. Then we issue the "Quick Quiz" to Actor, Screenwriter and Executive Producer, Michael Hitchcock.
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2021-06-2832 minYears of Fear: A History of HorrorPatreon Preview: The Call (2020) Commentary Track with 2MUCHTVMichael is joined by his pals Matty and Sam from the podcast 2MUCHTV to discuss the wildly underrated 2020 Korean horror film THE CALL! The Call is available now on Netflix and is such a unique take on contemporary horror! Pull it up on your TV and watch along as Michael, Sam, and Matty explore the film, Woodstock 99, Nu Metal, the incredible wave of new South Korean horror films, and so much more! Join our Patreon! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter , Facebook
2021-06-0115 minThe Internet Says it’s TrueBroken Arrow: The Time We Almost Nuked South CarolinaIn our history, we've had at least 32 "Broken Arrow" incidents: instances of nuclear weapons accidents that don't cause a nuclear war. One of those was in 1958, in which an Air Force B-47 Bomber almost nuked Mars Bluff, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the B-47, it's staggering 10% loss rate and the Mars Bluff incident. Then we catch up with actor and podcaster Michael Spedden for the Quick Quiz!
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2021-05-2432 min
The GreenWolf PodcastHow Not To Be An A-Hole with Magician Michael KentThis week, Daniel sits down with Magician and Podcaster Michael Kent. They talk about running tiny Media Empires, how to walk the line of humor, and generally how we try to not be A-holes. If you want to learn more about Michael Kent, support his patreon! Patreon.com/MichaelKent He's also at: MichaelKentLive.com Also, follow his podcast- The Internet Says Its True with Michael Kent wherever you listen to podcasts or at TheInternetSaysItsTrue.com Go check him out and tell him The GreenWolf Podcast sent you! --------------- To support this p...
2021-05-141h 14
The GreenWolf PodcastHow Not To Be An A-Hole with Magician Michael KentThis week, Daniel sits down with Magician and Podcaster Michael Kent. They talk about running tiny Media Empires, how to walk the line of humor, and generally how we try to not be A-holes. If you want to learn more about Michael Kent, support his patreon! Patreon.com/MichaelKent He's also at: MichaelKentLive.com Also, follow his podcast- The Internet Says Its True with Michael Kent wherever you listen to podcasts or at TheInternetSaysItsTrue.com Go check him out and tell him The GreenWolf Podcast sent you! --------------- To support this p...
2021-05-141h 14Years of Fear: A History of HorrorPatreon Exclusive Preview: The Thing (1982) with Dollar SignsMichael is joined by former guests Erik Button and Dylan Wachman of Dollar Signs to watch John Carpenter's 1982 all time classic, THE THING! The Thing recently won our March Madness bracket as the best horror film of all time, so it was a real treat to sit down with two friends and former guests to talk about the film, John Carpenter, body horror, the wettest and slimiest horror film imaginable, Zack Snyder, David Cronenberg, modern horror, Kurt Russell, Day of the Dead, Lovecraftian horror films, movie remakes, and so much more! Join our Patreon page at https...
2021-04-0814 min
Fowl Players RadioSeason 7 Episode 11 Michael Kent- "Comic, Magician, Smart-Ass" Host of "Joke, Story, Trick" and "Tell Me What to Google" Podcasts, Penn and Teller's "Fool Us"Send a textNOW AVAILABLE ON FOWL PLAYERS RADIO- www.fowlplayersradio.comFrom the great state of Ohio we welcome Michael Kent! For the past 16 years Michael has been performing as a comic magician all over the world, has won many awards and appeared on television on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" and others. He is a podcast host, the host of "Joke, Story, Trick" and "Tell Me What to Google". He began performing magic since the age of 6 and has never looked back. It was very interesting to hear his stories about touring as a...
2021-02-0854 min
Bereaved But Still MeLoss - Putting the Shards of our Lives Together with Evan KentSend us Fan MailOur Guest, Evan Kent earned his doctorate in music education from Boston University in 2014. His doctoral research examined how music at Jewish summer camps in North America assists in the development of Jewish identity. For 25 years, Evan was the cantor at Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles.He is currently on the faculty of Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem where he teaches liturgy and sacred music. Evan was also a member of the editorial committee for the new Reform High Holiday prayer book, Mishkah HaNefesh.Evan’s award-winning one-man show “Shar...
2021-02-0432 minYears of Fear: A History of HorrorPatreon Exclusive Preview: Childs Play (1988) with the Blood BuddiesMichael sits down with the folks from the Blood Buddies podcast to watch the 1988 Fantasy Slasher classic CHILD'S PLAY! Pull up the movie on your TV and watch along as they discuss the film's origins, the greatness of Brad Dourif, awkward celebrity encounters, childhood toys, and the bizarre life and legacy of the Child's Play saga! Join our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/toxicschlock to hear the full episode in its entirety
2021-01-2910 minYears of Fear: A History of HorrorPatreon Exclusive Preview: Black Christmas (1974) Commentary Track with Neon BrainiacsMichael reunites with the folks from Neon Brainiacs to sit down and watch the 1974 OG holiday slasher classic BLACK CHRISTMAS in its entirety. This is the first 15 minutes of our 2+ hour episode available only on our Patreon page. Pull up the movie on your TV and watch along with us as we discuss the film, it's impact on all slasher films to come, the careers of it's stacked cast, our favorite holiday flicks, and a whole lot of digressions in between! Join our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/toxicschlock to hear the full episode in...
2020-12-2015 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorA Bay of Blood with William HellfireTime to kick off our next mini-series: SLASHERS! In this episode, we dive into the early films that begat the blood soaked Slasher boom of the 1980s, with an in-depth exploration of the man who helped define the genre: MARIO BAVA! We explore his early work in cinematography, the creation of the Giallo genre with films like BLOOD AND BLACK LACE, and his film that kick started the Slasher genre: A BAY OF BLOOD! After that, Michael sits down with indie filmmaker William Hellfire to discuss the film, the proto slashers like PSYCHO and THE HOUSE THAT SCREAMED that...
2020-12-151h 15Years of Fear: A History of HorrorGlenn Danzig's "Verotika" Watch Along Commentary PATREON PREVIEWFULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON! Michael and his Misfits Monday cohort Eric Kelly catch up on their Halloween season movie watches, and then watch Glenn Danzig's Trashsterpiece Verotika in it's entirety. Pull up the movie on your TV/Computer, turn down the volume, pop on the subtitles, and watch along with us one of the most confounding but wildly entertaining movies since The Room. Join our Patreon! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter , Facebook
2020-11-0222 min
Mind Over MagicEpisode 11- Hustle Porn w/ guest Michael KentWe have magician/comedian Michael Kent as a guest joining us! We tell you about "hustle porn" and imposter syndrome. In-person shows in the time of COVID, drive-ins, The Social Dilemma and more Cobra Kai!
Plus a riddle and a trivia showdown!
Check out Michael Kent's stuff:
Michael's website for his magic stuff: www.michaelkentlive.com
Michael's handle: @MichaelKent on Twitter and Instagram
Michaels' weekly livestream Joke/Story/Trick on Facebook and YouTube
Michael's weekly podcast Tell Me What to Google
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2020-09-181h 24
Socially DistantEpisode 53 (featuring Michael Kent)On this very exciting episode of Socially Distant Weber and Richie welcome comedian and magician Michael Kent to the show! Michael is an incredibly talented and funny individual who is a natural entertainer and was a blast to speak with! Both hosts were introduced to Michael when he preformed at SNHU during their early years of college and the trio discusses how Michael's act and way of preforming has changed in the times of COVID-19. This episode also features a brief appearance by Weber's good friend, Elena Conti, who acted as a stand-in while I prepared his focaccia for...
2020-08-101h 33
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorEpisode 41: Slumber Party Massacre 2 with Carolina Hidalgo (No Dogs in Space & Movie Sign with the Mads)Bust out your drill guitars, because this week Michael is joined by Carolina Hidalgo of the fantastic music history podcast No Dogs in Space to discuss the 1987 slasher sequel classic SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 2! Listen in as the two discuss the original film's feminist satirical origins, the brilliance of Roger Corman, MANDY, DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW, being impressionable as a kid, the complicated nature of researching the Misfits, greaser slashers, her origin story with the Mads, and much more!
2020-05-271h 16
Chats with Kent C. DoddsMichael Chan Encapsulates StateOne of the things Michael loves about React is that it's a lot easier to make a black box of abstraction with iron-clad React components that don't leak.Something that concerns Michael deeply about any technology is when we put too much inside of it. We saw this pretty early on in React, where everyone was taking all manner of state and putting it into Redux. We have to think about the principle of co-location and the fact that the closer you put related things together, the easier it will be to maintain in the longterm.
2020-05-1939 min
Chats with Kent C. DoddsMichael Chan Teaches You How To Break Into The IndustryIt was around 2008-2010 when Michael's family's business went under due to the recession. From that point, Michael spent every spare second he had reading whatever he could. He'd be reading Ruby and JavaScript documentation while he pushed his son on the swing.In this episode, Michael talks about what it takes to break into the tech industry. He explains how interviews are a hackable skill and the importance of building relationships in the industry.HomeworkSit down for 5 minutes and think about what you really want to do with your life and figure...
2020-05-1933 min
Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastA special edition featuring GELF Co-Founder Kent Allen on the latest COVID-19 retail era research on Cross Border E-Commerce and the path aheadWelcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.In this special episode Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen takes over the mic to provide us with a comprehensive look and interpretation at top drawer global COVID-19 era retail and consumer research coming out of McKinsey Consulting, and super interesting and exclusive insights from within and around the GELF community itself with front-line observations from the practitioners of global E-Commerce from Australia to China to Hong Kong and th...
2020-05-1234 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 40: Drag Me to Hell with Dylan Wachman (Dollar Signs)This week on Toxic Schlock, Michael and Dylan Wachman of Dollar Signs dig into the underrated modern classic "DRAG ME TO HELL". Michael and Dylan dig into the career of director Sam Raimi, the film's dark humor and (perhaps questionable) CGI, terrible movie theater experiences, THE LIGHTHOUSE, A24 movies, video games to get through quarantine, and much more!
2020-05-111h 22
The Human Era#033: Dr. Michael MajorDr. Michael Major brings the message of true natural health to his practice where he teaches his patients and the community to live to their optimal potential, free of medications and surgeries. He and his wife, Dr. Cassie are the founders of Major Family Chiropractic, a Max Living Health Center, where hundreds of families have come to find true health, new found hope, and ways to maximize their lives to the fullest potential. At Major Family Chiropractic, they teach proper spinal alignment, nutrition, lifestyle and detoxification in order to help families achieve maximum health from within. Dr. Michael is...
2020-05-062h 24Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastFounders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura talk the art of brand building and science of digital cross border E-Commerce into ChinaWelcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.In this episode, part two of my interview with Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura We talk about the brand building challenges and opportunities going into China, the reality of the multiple platform future that can accelerate brand awareness and adoption, and a broadening of tastes that is framing new purchasing decisions for new brands.Next Jim and Kent look at the trends that exi...
2020-05-0427 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 39: Rear Window with Josh Robbins (Late Bloomer, Alright, Self Aware Records)Josh Robbins returns to Toxic Schlock to discuss the Alfred Hitchcock murder mystery classic REAR WINDOW. Michael and Josh dig into the horror vs thriller dynamic, the best and worst of found footage films, Hitchcock's iconic style, Arnold Schwarzenegger, envisioning a remake of Rear Window, and much more!
2020-04-271h 18Global eCommerce Leaders PodcastPartners Kent Allen and Jim Okamura lay out a master-class on winning in the "Headwaters of Retail Commerce Innovation": ChinaWelcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.In this our very first episode, part one of a two part interview with my partners Kent Allen from San Francisco and Jim Okamura from Chicago we discuss both the quantitative and qualitative research on going cross border into the “headwaters of retail commerce innovation, China. With this proprietary research, including exclusive round-table discussions that happened both in New York and at the recent Leaders Forum in L.A., we look a...
2020-04-2029 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Monday #10: Monster From Green HellRecorded from their individual quarantines, Michael and Eric remotely dig into the 1950s sci fi schlock of CREATURE FROM GREEN HELL. Along with digging into the film and the Misfits song it spawned, the fiends catch up on Danzig's upcoming Elvis covers album, bootleg shirts, staying sane during Covid19, Verotika, ranking the 10 Misfits movies thus far, and much more! We did have some technical difficulties and sound level issues. We are still finding the best way to record remotely, so bare with us!
2020-04-131h 00
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 38: A 1980's Horror Film Spectacular with Neon BrainiacsBust out your VCRs, because this week on Toxic Schlock, Michael talks with Ben and Gregg of the Neon Brainiacs podcast to do a deep dive into the horror films of the 1980s. They ask the question "why was this decade so iconic for horror and what made this era different than the ones before it?", and touch on classics films like THE THING, EVIL DEAD 2, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, VIDEODROME, TETSUO THE IRON MAN, DEMONS, NIGHT OF THE CREEPS, and much more!
2020-04-011h 18
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 37: The Gate with Matty Morand (Pretty Matty & Self Defense FamilyGrab your Venom and NASA patches, because this week we sat down with Matty Morand of Pretty Matty to discuss the 1987 Canadian classic "THE GATE". Matty and Michael dig into the power of family friendly horror, the reality of pre teen metal heads, the impact of ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK, the best (and worst) of modern American horror, and much more!
2020-03-261h 07
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 36: Alien with Connor Jacobus (The Districts)In podcasts, no one can hear you scream! Michael sits down with Connor Jacobus of The Districts to discuss their mutual favorite film, ALIEN. They dive deep into the morbid genius of HR Giger, the b-movie origins of the plot, the power of a slow burn, and much more! But first, Michael also catches up on a slew of recent horror releases like THE INVISIBLE MAN, THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE, and THE LODGE!
2020-03-101h 00
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorEpisode 35: The Invisible Man with David Dastmalchian (The Dark Knight, Count Crowley, Blade Runner 2049)Death comes ripping this week on Toxic Schlock when Michael sits down with actor/comic creator David Dastmalchian. David talks about his fantastic horror comic series Count Crowley, and his life long journey to see it made. They also touch upon David's work in some of the best genre films of the last 15 years, and then dive into the 1933 Universal monster classic The Invisible Man!
2020-02-2458 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Monday #9: Night of the Living DeadThe fiends are coming to get you Barbara, because this week on Misfits Mondays, Michael and Eric revisit George A Romero's zombie classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. The fiends dig into the greatness and legacy of Romero's work, the classic Misfits track of the same name, VEROTIK, recent Misfits gossip, The MANDALORIAN, THE GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR, Darren Aronofsky, Johnny and Gilbert Ramone, the brilliance of Tom Savini, and much more!
2020-01-201h 26
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 33: End of the 2010's Retrospective SpecialIn a very special episode, Michael sits down with his Misfits Mondays co-host Eric Kelly to look back at the 2010s in horror cinema. From their favorite films like THE WITCH and MANDY, to the stellar 2012 EVIL DEAD remake, to some of the not so great horror films, Michael and Eric discuss it all! The 2010s were a really special period for horror, so there was no shortage of cinema for the fiends to tear into!
2019-12-271h 26
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 31: The Toxic Chainsaw Massacre with Jessie Clavin (Bleached)Rev up those chainsaws, because this week on Toxic Schlock, Michael chats with Jessie Clavin of Bleached about one of the greatest horror movies of all time, Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Michael and Jesse discuss the film's fairytale origins, cleverly implying gore, the unique experience of growing up in Los Angeles, the trauma of CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, the soul purifying experience of falling in love with horror, and much more!
2019-12-191h 11
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 30: Jennifer's Body with Sam Woodring (Mister Goblin and Two Inch Astronaut)Toxic Schlock goes back to high school this week with a chat with Sam Woodring (formerly of modern emo/indie greats Two Inch Astronaut and now of Mister Goblin) about the modern darkly comedic film Jennifer's Body. Sam and Michael dive into this deeply under-appreciated film, it's miscalculated promotion campaign, it's relevance in the modern landscape, the pitch perfect depiction of late 2000s adolescence, and much more!
2019-12-1955 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Mondays #8: Astro ZombiesPrime Directive: EXTERMINATE! The fiends return for a jam packed episodes of Misfits Mondays. Eric and Michael dig into the 1968 b-movie THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES, the recently announced Philly show, their Halloween retrospectives, Danzig's hilarious 80s movie reviews, The Mandalorian, the latest edition of absurd Misfits merchandise, and the toxicity of binge-watching culture.
2019-11-181h 41
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 29: City of the Living Dead with Matt Harvey (Exhumed)Toxic Schlock gets extra gorey this week with Matt Harvey of Death Metal giants EXHUMED. Michael and Matt dig deep into the 1980 Fulci classic CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, where they discuss the power of Italian horror, the distinctions between Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci, 80s euro sleaze horror, the intensity of Bay Area Powerviolence, the staggering popularity of late 80s thrash metal, and much more!
2019-11-1257 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Toxic Schlock's 1st Annual Halloween SpecialMichael and special guest Samantha Poe light up some jack o lanterns and celebrate the Halloween season by waxing poetic on childhood horror movies, Halloween memories and costumes, and then doing a deep dive into some of the best and worst horror films of 2019 such as MIDSOMMAR, US, THE HAUNTING OF SHARON TATE, IT CHAPTER TWO, and more! This was a fun one where we got to take it easy and talk about the most wonderful time of the year!
2019-10-311h 22
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 28: Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Mike Taylor (Pg. 99 and Pygmy Lush)We're coming to get your Barbara! Michael sits down with Mike Taylor of Virginia screamo legends Pg 99 and Pygmy Lush to discuss one of the all time horror classics: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Along with discussing the creation, reaction, and legacy of George Romero's zombie classic, they dig into the early influences of the sound associated with screamo, what made that scene special, zombie movies, early video store experiences, and some of Mike's favorite Halloween memories. Stick around after their talk to hear the announcement of the winner of the first Toxic Schlock SCARE PACKAGE!
2019-10-251h 19
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Mondays #7: BloodfeastPull out your tongue and pluck out your eyes, cause this week the fiends dig into the Herschell Gordon Lewis schlock classic BLOODFEAST! Michael and Eric dig into the the influential career of Lewis and the classic Earth AD song that he inspired! They also dig into toxic fandom culture, the sonic power of Earth Ad, the importance of looking at films critically but without malice, the problems of IT CHAPTER TWO, the end of the Misfits reunion (?), the Elvis covers album, and a whole lot more!
2019-09-301h 04
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 27: Faces of Death with Jay Gambit (Crowhurst)Ready your mondo horror heads for this one folks! Michael sits down with Jay Gambit of experimental metal crushers Crowhurst to discuss the 1978 exploitation cult phenomena FACES OF DEATH. This is a film that should need no introduction, but for the uninitiated, this faux documentary has become a rite of passage for curious teenagers worldwide. Michael and Jay also dig deep into the world of underground cinema and tape collector culture. Michael also gives his two cents on the recent horror blockbuster IT:CHAPTER TWO. Listen in also for details on our first ever contest!
2019-09-241h 22
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 26: Nosferatu the Vampyre with Francis Kano (Devil Master & Integrity)Bust out your capes and fangs, because this week Michael sits down with Francis Kano of punk/metal dark lords DEVIL MASTER (and the live bass player for INTEGRITY) to discuss Werner Herzog's 1979 classic: NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE! Both Michael and Francis share adoration for this darkly atmospheric film, and they go all-in on discussing it's creation, the POPOL VUH soundtrack, Klaus Kinski's performance, and much more! Francis also tells about his familial ties to vampire mythology, CIRQUE DU FREAK, NOROI: THE CURSE, Ann Rice, and much more!
2019-08-261h 28
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Mondays #5: Twins of Evil (Hell Breaks Loose) with The NimrodsFire up those Murdergrams, because this week all hell breaks loose as Michael and Eric dive into the 1971 Horror gem Twins of Evil! But this creepshow was too much for them to take on alone, so they are joined by Jake and James of the new podcast The Nimrods. Along with with tearing into the film, the Fiends and The Nimrods dip back into their earliest experiences with Dan and the gang, recent Misfits news, lots of Green Day jabber, and a whole lot more. Stick around til the end to see what movie the Fiends will rip into...
2019-06-101h 26
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 23: The Exorcist III with James "Human Furnace" Bulloch (Ringworm)And we are back back from our brief Spring break! This week on the show, Michael sits down with James Bulloch, aka Human Furnace of Cleveland metallic hardcore titans RINGWORM! They dive deep into James' early horror past, his late night favorites, and his passionate fandom of CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. For James' film pick, he chose William Blatty's massively underrated 1990 film THE EXORCIST III. Unlike many sequels, this is no shameless cash grab, because as they discuss, this film is itself a chilling classic!
2019-05-241h 44
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Mondays #4: Plan 9 From Outer SpaceMichael and Eric pull the strings on this months schlock classic, Ed Wood's Plan 9 From Outer Space and if the film really THAT bad? The fiends also dive deep into the Original Misfits recent setlist, recent Danzig news, and answer the age old question: if Jerry Only drank an energy drink, what would be his drink of choice?
2019-05-061h 05
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 20: 976-EVIL with John Darnielle (Mountain Goats)Michael sits down with singer-songwriter/author John Darnielle of the MOUNTAIN GOATS to discuss the 1988 Robert Englund directed gem 976-EVIL, diving deep into the film, the spooky acting perfection of Stephen Geoffreys, and just what the hell a 976 number is. Along with that, they discuss John's later-life heel turn towards horror, MARIO BAVA, ROKY ERICKSON, HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, John's current playlist of Heavy Metal, how he incorporates horrific themes into his music and humanizes monsters, and much more!
2019-03-051h 05
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Mondays #3: City of the Dead (Horror Hotel)Eric and Michael take it up to room 21 this week with a dive into the 1961 classic CITY OF THE DEAD (also known in the US as HORROR HOTEL!). The fiends dig deep into this underrated gem, along with listing the best and WORST Misfits merchandise on the market. They also touch on Doyle's recent comments about music pirating, Eric's wrestling takes, and much more. Stick around til the end to see what film we will be covering next month!
2019-02-251h 00
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 19: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders with Dwid Hellion (Integrity)This week on Toxic Schlock, DWID HELLION of metal/hardcore legends INTEGRITY comes on to discuss the 1970 surrealist classic film Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. Along with diving into this Czech classic, Michael and Dwid dig deep into HAMMER HORROR, ROGER CORMAN, the genius of G.I.S.M., the intensity of RAW POWER, ROKY ERICKSON, the mystique of NOSFERATU, the contrast between plot heavy vs abstract films, the glory of VINCENT PRICE, the romanticism of vampires and MUCH MORE! This was a bucket lister of an episode, so dive on in, if you dare!
2019-02-011h 33
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 18: Hausu (House) with Blayne Smith (Banger TV)House is calling to you, come back home and marry me! Michael sits down this week with Blayne Smith of Banger TV to take a deep dive into the gloriously bizarre world of the 1977 Japan cult classic HAUSU (House)! The two of them wrap their heads around how Toho's intended JAWS cash-in turned into this psychedelic haunted house story, the humor of Jason Vorhees, the genius of Frank Henenlotter, the metal mastery of Hooded Menace, and much more!
2019-01-181h 05
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorMisfits Mondays #2: Return of the FlyMisfits Mondays! Misfits Mondays! With Eric and Michael, yeah Misfits Mondays (to the tune of Return of the Fly)! We are back this week with the 2nd edition of our bonus episode series Misfits Mondays! Michael and Eric dig deep into their favorite (and least favorite) Misfits covers, and then take a deep dive into the 1959 film Return of the Fly (and it's predecessor The Fly). Stick around to the end to see what film/Misfits song they will be diving into next week. This episode is dedicated to Dandelo, and all other cats who sacrificed their lives so...
2019-01-1441 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 17: Trick or Treat with Rick Giordano (The Lion's Daughter)Hello to all of Rock's Chosen Warriors! This week on the show, Michael talks with Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter about the 1986 heavy metal horror cult classic Trick or Treat! They dig deep into the unclear nature of the film's mythology, growing up a metal head and horror fan in the 1980s and into the 90s (when both of those took a turn for worse), the questionable acting chops of Gene Simmons, the Motorhead-Flogging Molly connection(?!), the glory of Cheddar Goblin, and much more!
2019-01-041h 03
Beltway Banthas: Star Wars, Politics & MoreEp #67: You were my brother! Now you're a neoliberal shillThis week on Beltway Banthas, a discussion of the prequel trilogy as George Lucas' broadside against the neoliberal world order and capitalism. Stephen is joined by his brother, Michael Kent of the Toxic Schlock horror movie podcast to discuss and debate Lucas' critique of neoliberalism since the 1980's and how well he executed his analysis in Star Wars. Michael and Stephen also chat about the role horror played in Star Wars early on, old Star Wars horror novels and the battle between Netflix and the Academy establishment. ...
2019-01-031h 20
Beltway BanthasEp #67: You were my brother! Now you're a neoliberal shillThis week on Beltway Banthas, a discussion of the prequel trilogy as George Lucas' broadside against the neoliberal world order and capitalism. Stephen is joined by his brother, Michael Kent of the Toxic Schlock horror movie podcast to discuss and debate Lucas' critique of neoliberalism since the 1980's and how well he executed his analysis in Star Wars. Michael and Stephen also chat about the role horror played in Star Wars early on, old Star Wars horror novels and the battle between Netflix and the Academy establishment. ...
2019-01-031h 20
Geeky StoicsEp #67: You were my brother! Now you're a neoliberal shillThis week on Beltway Banthas, a discussion of the prequel trilogy as George Lucas' broadside against the neoliberal world order and capitalism. Stephen is joined by his brother, Michael Kent of the Toxic Schlock horror movie podcast to discuss and debate Lucas' critique of neoliberalism since the 1980's and how well he executed his analysis in Star Wars. Michael and Stephen also chat about the role horror played in Star Wars early on, old Star Wars horror novels and the battle between Netflix and the Academy establishment. ...
2019-01-031h 20
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 16: Se7en with Sara Taylor (Youth Code)Whats in the box?! Michael and Sara Taylor of Industrial rippers Youth Code answer that question and more with their chat about David Fincher's 1995 classic SE7EN! Sara digs into her favorite headtrip psychological thrillers, the power of Coil, Tetsuo: The Iron Man, True Detective, the disturbing films of Lars Von Trier, managing merch for Behemoth, the distinctions between horror and thriller, and a whole mess more!
2018-12-211h 02
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 15: Phantasm with King Fowley (Deceased)BOY! This week we sit down with King Fowley of Virginia metal legends Deceased! They have been putting out ripping horror influenced albums for the last several decades, and King picked one of his all time favorites, the 1979 classic PHANTASM! Michael and King dig deep into the horror/sci fi classic, along with discussing King's drive in theater expertise, his heavy metal origins, and their respective hot takes on the heavy hitter horror flicks of 2018 like HEREDITARY, TERRIFIER, MANDY, and HALLOWEEN.
2018-12-0756 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 14: Scream with Tom May and Joe Godino (The Menzingers)We did it! We passed the 13 episode mark! To celebrate our good fortunes, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe and Tom of the Menzingers. The Menzingers are a band that has grown into a modern punk institution, and for their focus film they picked Wes Craven's Scream, a film often credited with the revival of horror in the mid 1990s. Along with digging deep into the film, they also touched on Kill List, the Babadook, Poltergeist, and Michael's heroic origin story of becoming a Menzingers fan!
2018-11-261h 05
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 10: Under the Skin with Bryan Giles (Red Fang)And we are back from our brief hiatus! We kick of season 2 of Toxic Schlock with a chat with Bryan Giles of the stoner/beer metal titans Red Fang to talk about the modern sci-fi horror headtrip "Under the Skin". Bryan and Michael talk about Red Fang's insanely memorable music videos, growing up a young punk in Arizona, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and more!
2018-10-1258 min
RebankFounder Sessions - Michael Kent, AzimoMichael Kent is the founder and CEO of Azimo, a fast-growing money transmission business. Michael first joined us a over a year ago, in episode 34, and it was fun to connect again. As the founder of Azimo, and before that of Small World FS, another money transmission business, Michael is extremely well placed to talk about the founder's journey. In the second instalment of our Founder's Sessions series, we explore the first few months of Azimo, from idea to product to traction, in what I think is a highly insightful discussion. As always, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or on our...
2018-10-0225 min
Rebank: Fintech AnalysisFounder Sessions - Michael Kent, AzimoMichael Kent is the founder and CEO of Azimo, a fast-growing money transmission business. Michael first joined us a over a year ago, in episode 34, and it was fun to connect again. As the founder of Azimo, and before that of Small World FS, another money transmission business, Michael is extremely well placed to talk about the founder's journey. In the second instalment of our Founder's Sessions series, we explore the first few months of Azimo, from idea to product to traction, in what I think is a highly insightful discussion. As always, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or on our...
2018-10-0225 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 10: Suspiria with Inge Johansson (T(I)NC) and Against me!)Inge Johansson, former bassist of The (International) Noise Conspiracy and Against Me! joins Michael this week to obsess over one of their mutual favorite films, Dario Argento's classic "Suspiria". Along with digging into this Italian classic, the two of them discuss the restrictive Swedish film censorship laws Inge grew up under, the perfection of Swedish D-Beat Punk, KISS, Adam West, The Young Ones, Nosferatu, Gothenburg Metal vs Stockholm Metal, and much more
2018-08-171h 47
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 9: Re-Animator with Scott Carlson (Repulsion)Number 9. Number 9. Number 9. Michael sits down with Scott Carlson of Grindcore legends Repulsion to discuss the 1985 classic film "Re-Animator." Michael and Scott dove deep into Scott's history with 70s and 80s horror, Repulsion's mission to create the most extreme music, the genius of Brian Yuzna, tripping out while witnessing Re-Animator, and much more. Be sure to also check out some of the films Scott recommended such as Twisted Brain, Threads, and the Devil Incarnate!
2018-08-061h 02
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 8: Prince of Darkness with Josh Robbins (Late Bloomer)This is episode 8! This is episode 8! (sung to the tune of We Are 138). Today on the show, Michael talks with Josh Robbins of Late Bloomer, Alright, and Self Aware Records, and they dove in headfirst into the green pool that is John Carpenter's oft-forgotten gem "Prince of Darkness". Josh has a really interesting history with horror and film, and had some really interesting insights into music, film, and more. Where does P.O.D. stack up in the repertoire of John Carpenter films? Lets find out!
2018-07-2045 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 7: Rosemary's Baby with Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré)Episode 7 is here, and this is a big one! Michael talks with Jeremy Bolm of Touche Amore/Hesitation Wounds about the 1968 classic Rosemary's Baby! They dig deep into the film, the frequent shortcomings of modern mainstream horror, the greatness of Mia Farrow, Michael's Rosemary's Baby-Powerviolence connection, and more!
2018-07-0652 min
Years of Fear: A History of HorrorVintage Episode 6: Deliverance with Michael Bishop (Gwar and Kepone)Michael sits down with Richmond legend Michael Bishop of Gwar and Kepone to discuss his focus film pick, John Boorman's 1972 classic Deliverance! Michael Bishop has an intensely thorough knowledge of the film, and he has some amazing things to say about the film, its soundtrack, and why it deserves to be in the conversation of Horror films. We also got to talk about the 80s Hardcore scene in Richmond, his early horror influences, and much more!
2018-06-2256 min
RebankHow to Start a Payments Company with Serial Entrepreneur Michael KentMichael Kent is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Azimo, one of Europe's most successful fintechs of recent years. Michael is also co-founder and a non-executive director of Tandem, a new digital-only bank in the UK. Previously, Michael co-founded Small World Financial Services, a money transmission provider, which he grew to $4.5bn in annual transaction volumes. Michael is also a startup investor and advisor, working with companies including Curve, a smarter credit card, and ComplyAdvantage, an digital KYC & compliance solution. As always, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or on...
2017-04-1131 min
Rebank: Fintech AnalysisHow to Start a Payments Company with Serial Entrepreneur Michael KentMichael Kent is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Azimo, one of Europe's most successful fintechs of recent years. Michael is also co-founder and a non-executive director of Tandem, a new digital-only bank in the UK. Previously, Michael co-founded Small World Financial Services, a money transmission provider, which he grew to $4.5bn in annual transaction volumes. Michael is also a startup investor and advisor, working with companies including Curve, a smarter credit card, and ComplyAdvantage, an digital KYC & compliance solution. As always, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or on...
2017-04-1131 min