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Clearing The QueueEpisode 137: What are we Watching? (For the Kids)Send us a textThis week Mike and Zak discuss the precarious position of the Looney Toons cartoons amidst the release of The Day the Earth Blew Up. Then they go on to talk about Death of a Unicorn, Black Bag, and round things off with the Flying Lotus feature Ash. 2025-04-1051 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 132: Space is the PlaceSend us a textA little Afro-Futurism for your consideration. Join Mike and Zak as they journey into space and then back to earth circa the grooviest of decades, the good ol' 1970s. Glimpse the inner workings of renowned Jazz musician and composer Sun Ra as he recruits earthlings for his new space program. 2025-02-241h 24
Clearing The QueueEpisode 131: What are we Watching? (Oscar Noms & Other Bombs)Send us a textThis is our First "What are we Watching" of the new year, and Mike and Zak are still picking the meat from the corpse of 2024. Things get rolling with Mike's thoughts on Flight Risk, and then things heat up with Zak's hot take on the academy nominated Emilia Perez. Then Mike gushed a bit over Presence before Zak brings us into the home stretch with some ruminations on The Last Showgirl. 2025-02-121h 08
FREE Beer and Real EstateLead Paint and Other Legislation with Zak Burkons - Realtor, Buyer, and Seller Information!Send us a textIn this episode Mike and Tony are joined by Zak Burkons. Zak discusses lead paint and other legislation in NE Ohio.Zak Burkons can be reached at:Burkons@PbFreeOhio.com CLElocalagent.com216/452-0881For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST!Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate!If you miss it, watch on...2025-01-2226 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 127: 2024 A Year in ReviewSend us a textWhat were your Top 5 movies this year? Listen to find out Mike and Zak's, then go over to Threads and let us know about yours! @clearing_the_q if you don't already follow us!2025-01-082h 40
Clearing The QueueEpisode 126: SLC PunkSend us a textThis Holiday Season Mike shared with Zak one of his favorite coming of age tales through the lens of a self proclaimed Anarchist. Join Steve-O and Heroin Bob on a journey through the Faces, Philosophies, Culture, and the Music of the 1980s Punk Rock scene in Salt Lake City Utah. This dark comedy will have you reminiscing about your own youthful follies if you've lived any kind of live worth talking about. 2024-12-311h 40
Clearing The QueueEpisode 125: PrisonersSend us a textTis the Season of Giving, and that's why Zak gave Mike the opportunity to broaden his horizon with this deeply unsettling film for his Xmas present recommendation! HO-HO-HOLY MACARONI! When two little girls go missing in a rural Pennsylvania town a distraught Father takes the law into his own hands and pursues the only lead in the investigation with a righteous fervor that might just land him in jail next to the villain he intends to hold responsible. His suspicious activity draws the attention of the Detective assigned to the case, and it...2024-12-112h 22
Clearing The QueueEpisode 122: What are we Watching? (Prodigious and Religious)Send us a textThis week we start things off with some ruminations on the new a24 horror flick Heretic, and then we follow up with another film that tackles some religious themes: Conclave. Then Zak shares his thoughts on Memoir of a Snail and after, Mike brings it home with Venom the Last Dance. Tune in next week for a much better episode! 2024-11-201h 13
Clearing The QueueEpisode 120: What are we Watching? (Doomspiral)Send us a textWe're taking spoopy season leftovers this week, and we kick things off with some of Zak's thoughts on Rumours, then Mike chats about Frailty before Zak talks about Opera, then we wrap it all up with some words about Baskin. Tune in next week for a much better episode! 2024-11-061h 06
Clearing The QueueEpisode 118: What are we Watching? (Spoopy Doopy)Send us a textToday the boys are talking Spoopy and we kick things off with our thoughts on Child's Play. Then we move on to gush about the Candyman, followed by our take on the cult horror classic movie House, and then Zak tells Mike about La Casa Lobo. Then Mike shares his feelings on Anora. 2024-10-231h 02
Clearing The QueueEpisode 116: What are we Watching? (Megaflopolis)Send us a textThis episode the boys welcome back friend of the podcast Max Minkowitz to talk about some fun films, starting of course with Megalopolis. Then we discuss the finer and lower points of the Joker 2, before Mike gushes over The Visitor, and Max brings us home with Escape from the 21st Century! 2024-10-111h 08
Clearing The QueueEpisode 114: What are we Watching? (Movies with Substance)Send us a textOn this episode of the clearing the q podcast the boys get into their strong opinions on The Substance in all its twisted body horror glory. Then Mike gushes over the AMC mini series The Terror, and Zak shares his thoughts on Kneecap. Then the boys finish up with their thoughts on a reality tv show that managed to capture their attention, Love after Lockup. As always, thanks for listening and tune in next week for a much better episode! 2024-09-251h 08
Clearing The QueueEpisode 112: What are we Watching? (Deuce Juice)Send us a textThis week the boys have a lot to say about some movies they saw in theaters recently! First up we Talk about the much anticipated Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and try not to gush too hard. Second, Zak talks about an awkward coming age tale Didi. Third, Mike talks about how he doesn't wanna talk about the new re-imagining of the Crow and then proceeds to talk about it. Even going so far as to defend the director's body of work having not seen most of it. Then finally they wrap things up with a...2024-09-111h 03
Clearing The QueueEpisode 110: What are we Watching? (I Don't Need to Feel More)Send us a textThis Week Mike and Zak share their thoughts on the new Alien Romulus movie, the Neon backed horror movie Cuckoo, and the celebrated Jim Henson: Idea Man Documentary now available for streaming on the Disney Plus. Tune in Next Week for a Much better Episode! 2024-08-281h 01
Clearing The QueueEpisode 106: What are we Watching? (Manic, Satanic, and Full of Panic)Send us a textToday we've got some things to get off our chest about some very interesting and decisive movies. We get things off the ground with our thoughts on Longlegs, then shift gears a bit to cover how we felt about Maxxxine. Then Zak gushes a little over the People's Joker, and then Mike goes on a bit of a rant over Kevin Costner's Horizon part one. 2024-07-241h 06
Clearing The QueueEpisode 104: What are we Watching? (So many Emotions)Send us a textMike and Zak have been talking talkin about movies for SO LONG and they're getting all emotional about it! this episode they cover Inside Out 2, the Bikeriders, and Kinds of Kindness. As Always: tune in next week for a much better episode. 2024-07-031h 00
What Are You Made Of?Embracing Authenticity, Relationships and Personal Growth with Zak Hazlett, The Outdoor TherapistZak Hazlett, known as the Outdoor Therapist, marriage and relationship counselor, shares his journey and the profound impact of authenticity and purpose in both personal and professional life. Zak delves into the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and how sometimes, this journey can lead to a period of solitude.
Zak discusses his morning routine of seeking divine guidance to ensure his thoughts, words, emotions, behaviors, and the people in his environment align with his life's purpose. They also explore the idea that sometimes, letting go of people who aren't aligned with...2024-06-2630 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 102: What are we Watching? (Max Attacks)Send us a textRecurring guest on the podcast Max Minkowitz fill in for Zak this week for a very fun and tangential edition of the Clearing the Q Podcast. Max gets the ball rolling with his thoughts on Big Trouble, Little China, before Mike expounds upon his numerous opinions on the Fellowship of the Ring. Then the boys discuss the undersung Collateral, and they wrap things up with a good ol gush about Hulu's latest period piece and adaptation of a popular work of historical fiction: Shogun. Dedicated episode to follow next week! 2024-06-191h 09
Clearing The QueueEpisode 99: What are we Watching? (Apocalypse Wow)Send us a textMike and Zak have had 99 whole episodes worth of opinions y'all. Today they're gonna talk at you about Furiosa and the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. That's it. That's the whole thing folks. 2024-05-291h 24
Clearing The QueueEpisode 97: What are we Watching? (Apes and Angst)Send us a textMike is hung up on the planet of the apes movies, and Zak wants to talk about Zendaya and Detective Pikachu (the actor, not the movie) This one goes hard. 2024-05-151h 06
Garage TalkMike Stoner | Garage Talk - Episode 6Send us a textOn this special episode of Garage Talk, we welcome Kyle's best man and really good friend, Mike to the podcast! Mike is a Marine and just moved back home to be a recruiter. We dive into a little of what the Marine's is like and his time deployed/stationed! We ask Mike what "moment" beers he enjoy's or is looking forward to. Zak moving in with his girlfriend update, golf course drone filming, Mother's Day, and more!As always, thank you for listening!Support the show2024-05-092h 03
Clearing The QueueEpisode 95: What are we Watching? (STFUD)Send us a textThis Week Mike and Zak are back talking about what they’ve been putting their eyeballs on lately, keeping it loose and playing it fast. We get things going with a little chat about Civil War, and then roll on to Zak’s thoughts on Hundreds of Beavers. Then the boys discuss the cinematic adaptation of Speed Racer, and then they bring things home with a chat about the Big Lebowski. 2024-05-021h 11
Clearing The QueueEpisode 94: What are we Watching? (Kong gets Fisted)Send us a textMike and Zak are overjoyed to welcome back to the podcast recurring guest Max Minkowitz to talk about stuff he's been putting his eyeballs on. We get things rolling with our thoughts on Late night with the Devil, then move on to Monkey Man, before following up with Birth, and then we finish things up with Godzilla X Kong! 2024-04-171h 06
Clearing The QueueEpisode 92: What are we Watching? (Wish I was a Lesbian)Send us a textThis week's what are we watching Mike and Zak share their feelings about Love Lies Bleeding, the Problemista, Perfect Days, and the American Society of Magical Negros. All these movies are worth a watch, but some more than others, listen to find out which ones! 2024-03-201h 09
Clearing The QueueEpisode 90: What are we Watching? (Only Tepid Takes)Send us a textToday the boys Start with a big ol gush over the new Dune Movie, then Zak talks up the Netflix series House of Ninjas before Mike brings us home with a scathing review of Argyle. Nothing but Tepid takes this week folks.2024-03-0656 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 88: What are we Watching? (Trololololol)Send us a textIt's that time again! Mike and Zak talk about what they've been putting their eyeballs on! This week Mike starts off with his Tepid take on Sometimes a Think about Dying and it's awkwardly dark humor. Next up Zak likewise gripes about his less than stellar opinion of Lisa Frankenstein. Then Mike gushes over the unintentionally humorous hot mess that is Madame Web, and finally Zak brings it home with some ruminations on Robot Dreams, a sleeper in the oscar nominations for best animated film. 2024-02-2158 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 86: What are we Watching? (Upwards of Dollars)Send us a textit's that time again, where Mike and Zak get in front of some microphones and share their thoughts on some movies they've seen recently. This week the boys start things off talking about Miyazaki's newest film; The Boy and the Heron. Next up Mike shares his thoughts on Johnathan Glazer's Sexy Beast, before Zak gets in a few words about the Oscar nominated Maestro. Then Mike Warps things up with a little gush over a favorite of his that will almost certainly earn itself it's own dedicated episode at some point; Event Horizon...2024-02-071h 04
Clearing The QueueEpisode 84: What are we Watching? (Overalls of the Bourgeoisie)Send us a textKicking off this year's first episode of What are we Watching with some of the leftovers of yesteryear. Zak begins with some of his thoughts on the Zone of Interest, and Mike keeps the bummer tone rolling with his ruminations of the Iron Claw. Followed by Zak's Heated defense of the new Wonka musical and Mike brings us home with a bittersweet sendoff for this atrocious chapter of the DC cinematic universe and his scathing review of Aquaman 2. As always, thanks for listening, and Tune in next week for a much better episode! 2024-01-241h 16
March Forth with Mike BaumanEpisode 127: Zak Kanary (Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition)On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Zak Kanary of Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition!
Based in Northwest Ohio, Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition is the husband & wife team of Bridget & Zak Kanary. Together, they provide both personal training and nutrition plans to their clients to help them create sustainable and healthy lifestyles despite the hustle and bustle that comes with everyday life. As parents of four young children (including a set of twin boys!), Bridge & Zak know all about that hustle and bustle. They use their social media platforms to not only spread...2024-01-231h 16
Clearing The QueueEpisode 83: My Life as a ZucchiniSend us a textSince we were on a break during this years holiday season, Zak and Mike are beginning this new year with the spirit of giving, doing the usual movie swap they do during Xmas. This week Zak showed Mike My Life as a Zucchini. When a 9 year old boy accidentally kills his mother, he is brought to an orphanage where he meets a collection of adorable misfits and learns that not all change is bad.2024-01-171h 26
Clearing The QueueEpisode 82: 2023 A year in ReviewSend us a textWith 2023 in the rearview join hosts Mike and Zak as they talk about their favorite movies from this past year. The boys share their top 5 and then roll into some honorable mentions. Hope your new year turns out to be full of wonder and joy! 2024-01-111h 51
The LEGACY RightMr. Ter Maat Goes to Washington w/ Mike Ter MaatMike ter Maat joins Andrew and Zak for s discussion on a wide range of topics inarguably sticking to the premise of The Legacy Right; economics, antipolitics and idea that individuals can live for their own interests without interference. We touch base on entrepreneurship, cryptocurrency, federated networks and social media, the Federal Reserve, government interference, wildcat banking, foreign policy and of course, the 2024 Presidential election and the Libertarian Party. For Mike's campaign head to miketermaat.com. For his policies related to his Gold New Deal plan, go to goldnewdeal.org. Follow Mike on Twitter/X @terMaatMike. For your woodworking needs...2023-11-081h 25
Clearing The QueueEp 79: What are we Watching? (Better Late than Never)Send us a textBetter late than never, eh? This week Zak kicks things off with his thoughts on the Cult Classic the Decent, a movie he believes receives the proper amount of appreciation given its difficult first and third acts. Then Mike follows up with some rumination on Ed Harris’s Appaloosa, a competent western, but nothing to write home about. Then Zak Explores the Surprisingly fun movie by the infamous Richard Stanley Dust Devil. And Finally Mike and Zak both gush over Eastern Promises a movie that must be seen, even if you’re not a Cr...2023-11-0350 min
Clearing The QueueEp 77: What are we Watching? (Mid-Takes)Send us a textThat's Right Folks, We're doing two in a row this month! WHY?! Because Our lives are busy and we're changing some things about the format of our in-depth movie breakdown episodes, and experiencing some growing pains you might say. We appreciate you baring with us, and promise we will get back to delivering the kind of content that brought you here to begin with. For now though, please enjoy a Spoopy edition of What are we Watching? Where we talk about that new Exorcist movie, a forgotten gem from 2002: Wrong Turn, Mike Flanagan's...2023-10-181h 10
Clearing The QueueEpisode 76: What are we Watching? (Expendabullshit)Send us a textJoin Hosts Mike and Zak for some quick thoughts on what they've been watching these days! First up Zak shares his feelings on the Outlaw Johnny Black, a new Blacksploitation movie by the legendary Micheal Jai White. Followed by Mike's harsh review of Expendables 4. The onto a much ore lighthearted conversation about Frank Henenlotter's Frankenhooker, and then we wrap things up with some praise over Kenneth Branagh's latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's murder mysteries staring as the beloved Hercule Poírot, a Haunting in Venice. Spoilers, this one ain't that bad! 2023-10-1136 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 75: the House that Jack BuiltSend us a textJoin hosts Mike and Zak as they ring in the Spooky season with a Heady flick about a Serial killer brought to you by Lars von Trier: The house that Jack Built. And oh what a house it is! An unrepentant narcissist who fancies himself something of an Artist, but the works with materials that are somewhat unethical. Jack, played by Matt Dillon recounts 5 formative incidents in his life along his path to becoming a serial killer known as Mr. Sophistication and that leads ultimately to his own plot in the deepest pit o...2023-10-042h 25
Clearing The QueueEpisode 74: What are we Watching? (Tune in Next Week for a Much Better Episode)Send us a textThis week on the bimonthly edition of the Clearing the Q podcast affectionately referred to as "What are we Watching?" Mike insists that he doesn't want to review My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and then proceeds to, for about 10 minutes. After that, Zak praises the wacky antics of the new coming of age film Bottoms, from the same people who brought you Cocaine Bear. Then Mike and Zak gush over their favorite Miyazaki film Princess Mononoke, and then the boys wrap things up with their thoughts on Pixar's The Incredibles. Tune in ne...2023-09-2048 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 73: American PsychoSend us a textJoin hosts Mike and Zak for the first installment of Serial Killer September, coming out of the gate with some hot takes on a beloved classic from the turning of the century. A Bitingly sarcastic indictment of the philosophical shift in American that grew out of the “greed is good'' propaganda shoved down our throats by Wallstreet in the 1980s, American Psycho will make you laugh about as often as you cringe away from the violence and sexual perversions perpetrated by the main character Patrick Bateman. 2023-09-132h 11
Clearing The QueueEpisode 72: What are we Watching? (Mutants, Aliens, and the Tism)Send us a textMike and Zak have returned from the cinema to discuss some recent releases that impressed, surprised, and even delighted. First up, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie gets a lot of praise but still a wag or two of the proverbial finger. Second, Landscape with Invisible Hand, which sounds like a pretentious art house movie, but it's actually an offbeat comedy about classism and Aliens. Lastly hear how the Equalizer 3 is paced and shot like a horror film and Denzel is Michael Fucking Meyers. now get out there and see some movies...2023-09-0653 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 70: What are we Watching? (the Peewee Tulpa)Send us a textThis week we’re showing some love to one of Zak’s favorite childhood influences, and one of the all-time greats of comedy, RIP Paul Rubens. Join us as we explore some fond memories of Peewee’s Big Adventure, one of Tim Burton’s First Feature length films. Then get into some Netflix and Thrills as we break down some of our favorite things about They Cloned Tyrone. Followed by Zak’s Tepid review of Moon Garden, and Mike’s Joyous gush over the Haunted mansion. Listen to us talk about movies, and feel free to...2023-08-161h 01
Clearing The QueueEpisode 69: The Green KnightSend us a textIt's August, and you know what that means, it's A24 month! We had so much fun with it last year that we wanna do it again this year. in Honor of the Little studio that could, we're talking about one of Mike's Favorite films of 2021, that's right, we're talking the Green Knight. This genre bending thought piece is as immersive as it is beautiful. Based on one of the oldest surviving manuscripts of Arthurian Legend, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, this is a strangely contemporary tale of a young man trying to...2023-08-091h 59
Clearing The QueueEpisode 68: What are we Watching? (Talk to me, Barbenheimer)Send us a textLots of Stuff in the cinema to see lately, Barbie and Oppenheimer being two of the biggest opening weekends this summer, so join hosts Mike and Zak as they amble through their thoughts on both of these seemingly decisive films. Then wrap things up with their feelings on an A24 Australia flick that is way better than it has any business being: Talk to Me. If you have not seen these movies, it may behoove you to skip this episode until you have, because, while we don't get too spoilery, we do encourage...2023-08-0254 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 67: eXistenZSend us a textJoin hosts Mike and Zak as they explore David Cronenberg's 1999 existential thought piece, eXistenZ. When an assassination attempt fails to kill the world renowned game designer Allegra Geller, she must escape the machinations of her business rivals, as well as the persistent attempts on her life by a group of militant extremists. To make matters worse, the only extant copy of her new game is trapped on a game pod that is slowly dying. With the help of her somewhat neurotic security guard, Ted Pikul, Allegra must assess the damage and repair her...2023-07-261h 58
Capability AmplifierMike’s Got A Big One… (On The Line)It feels like the whole world has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, doesn’t it? It’s about to get even more exciting in Mike's opinion…We're entering a new realm of this Ai world that's changing the game for innovative, ambitious individuals and businesses across the globe.If you’ve been with Mike for a long time, you’ll remember the early days of the internet when he launched Traffic Geyser. Well, it's like that… but on a whole OTHER level.And because of this whole new world, he has been on a serious...2023-07-191h 03
Capability AmplifierMike’s Got A Big One… (On The Line)It feels like the whole world has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, doesn’t it? It’s about to get even more exciting in Mike's opinion…We're entering a new realm of this Ai world that's changing the game for innovative, ambitious individuals and businesses across the globe.If you’ve been with Mike for a long time, you’ll remember the early days of the internet when he launched Traffic Geyser. Well, it's like that… but on a whole OTHER level.And because of this whole new world, he has been on a serious...2023-07-191h 03
Clearing The QueueEpisode 66: What are we Watching? (Big Budgets and Unicorns)Send us a textCome join hosts Mike and Zak as they recount a couple of recount their thoughts and feelings on their recent Cinematic excursions and finish things up with a bit of a stroll down memory lane. Both Mike and Zak have a LOT to say about the new Indiana Jones movie, and Zak gushes briefly about the joyride that is the new Mission Impossible movie, then Mike and Zak both share their opinions on The Last Unicorn, a lesser known animated feature from the early 80s with music by America and an impressively star...2023-07-191h 14
Clearing The QueueEpisode 65: Galaxy QuestSend us a textJoin Hosts Mike and Zak as they explore one of the greatest star trek movies ever made. That's not a typo, Galaxy Quest is so good the Trek community adopted it as cannon. Listen to the exciting tale of this film's conception, production, and reception and all the glorious hiccups along the way. When the cast of a Popular Sci-fi show are invited to take on their roles in real life by a group of Aliens that have modeled their entire civilization after what they believe are "Historical Documents" these washed up has-beens...2023-07-122h 34
Clearing The QueueEpisode 64: What are we Watching? (Wes Anderson's Nopenhimer)Send us a textThis week Mike and Zak take some time to really unpack their feelings on Wes Anderson in general, but specifically on his newest film Asteroid City, a movie about a play that could be accused of putting a hat on a hat, but isn't that Wes's "Thing?" Followed by Zak's take on an A24 film in theaters now, Past Lives, and Mike wraps things up by ruminating on a blast from the past know as Taking Lives. 2023-07-051h 05
Clearing The QueueEpisode 62: What are we Watching? (Multiverse of Badness)Send us a textJoin Mike and Zak and Special guest Max Minkowitz to talk about Superhero Movies! What?! We NEVER talk about those! Spoilers the Flash is a bit of a mess and Across the Spiderverse is arguably the best Spiderman movie, if not the best superhero movie to date. Come listen to us shout at each other about it! 2023-06-211h 24
Clearing The QueueEpisode 61: Cats Sip'n'WatchSend us a textAre you Drinking alone, like a social reject? Do you like watching films worse than a student project? Then have a sip and tune in, join your pals Mike and Zak. We had Mike's girlfriend help us, but I doubt she'll be back. We're watching Cats with the coolest of Crews, why that's you! Yes I said we are watching Cats, watching cats with our friends the Queue Crew. Watching Cats while we drink up a brew. Watching Cats cause it's something to do. Wont you get drunk and observe this monstrosity too? 2023-06-141h 58
Clearing The QueueEpisode 60: What are we Watching? (Cartoons is money too guys)Send us a textJoin hosts Mike and Zak as they chat about the stuff they've been putting their eyeball on. Does Mike Harshly criticize another movie made for children? Yes... Yes he does. Is the Little Mermaid good? Yes. Could it be Better? Also, yes. Zak also talks about the New BlackBerry movie and defends Fool's Paradise against the haters. Then Mike and Zak gush about how good Into the Spiderverse is. NOT Across the Spiderverse... not yet anyway ;P 2023-06-071h 02
Clearing The QueueEpisode 58: What are we Watching? (Another Marvelous Rundown)Send us a textIs it just me, or have we NOT talked about superhero movies in like a month or two? No? More like a few weeks then, right? Days? Well anyway, we’re talkin’ ‘bout that there Guardians of the Galaxy talkie that’s all the rage! Join hosts Mike and Zak as they explore why ending cycles of trauma can hurt so good! followed by Mike's rundown of Rock and Rule, an animated feature from the 1980s about a Rock God who wants to summon a demon and rule the world. It's where Heavy Metal me...2023-05-2452 min