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youngadults.todayThe Power of Authentic Community with Mike AlvarezJosiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Mike serves at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL! Here, he leads a powerful young adult ministry!
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Review RewindEpisode 70: Office Space(1999)Escape the mundane and join us as we chat about Office Space a movie about... the mundane... DirectorMike JudgeProducerDaniel Rappaport, Michael RotenbergScreenwriterMike Judge, Mike JudgeDistributor20th Century FoxProduction CoCubicle, Inc.RatingR (Language|Brief Sexuality)GenreCo...2025-04-181h 53Review RewindEpisode 67: Double Dragon(1994)A spectacle of 90s movie magic... no - just kidding - this movie kinda sucked - we watched Double Dragon... Mike also gets mad and swears a bit Directed by James YukichScreenplay byMichael Davis, Peter GouldStory by Paul Dini, Neal ShustermanBased on Double Dragonby Technōs JapanProduced by Sunil R. Shah, Ash R. Shah, Alan Schechter, Jane Hamsher, Don MurphyProduction Co2025-03-281h 39Review RewindEpisode 65: The Wizard of Oz(1939)Somewhere over the rainbow Mike and Tristan watch The Wizard of OzDirectorVictor FlemingProducerVictor Fleming, Mervyn LeRoyScreenwriterL. Frank Baum, Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan WoolfDistributorMetro-Goldwyn-MayerProduction CoMetro Goldwyn MayerRatingGGenre...2025-03-141h 54Review RewindEpisode 61: Heat(1995)This week, Mike and Tristan watch the seminal 1995 Michael Mann film Heat. DirectorMichael MannProducerArt Linson, Michael MannScreenwriterMichael MannDistributorWarner Bros.Production CoNew Regency Productions, Warner Brothers, Regency Enterprises, Forward PassRatingRGenreCrime, DramaOriginal LanguageEnglishRelease Date (Theaters)Dec 15, 1995Budget$60,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$67,436,818Opening weekend US & Canada$8,445,656Dec 17, 1995Gross worldwide$187,436,8182025-02-142h 11Review RewindEpisode 59: Mystery Men(1999)It's a bird! It's a plane! It's three guys getting their butts kicked throughout Champion City! Mike and Tristin talk about the 1999 superhero parody Mystery MenDirectorKinka UsherProducerLawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike RichardsonScreenwriterBob Burden, Neil CuthbertDistributorUniversal PicturesProduction CoLawrence Gordon Productions, Dark Horse EntertainmentRatingPG-13GenreFantasy, Comedy, ActionOriginal LanguageEnglishRelease Date (Theaters)Aug 6, 1999Budget$68,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$29,762,011Opening weekend US & Canada$10,017,865...2025-02-011h 37Review RewindEpisode 59: Mystery Men(1999)It's a bird, it's a plane, it's 3 guys in bad costumes getting their asses kicked! Join the gents as they discuss the parody superhero movie Mystery MenDirectorKinka UsherProducerLawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Mike RichardsonScreenwriterBob Burden, Neil CuthbertDistributorUniversal PicturesProduction CoLawrence Gordon Productions, Dark Horse EntertainmentRatingPG-13GenreFantasy, Comedy, ActionOriginal LanguageEnglishRelease Date (Theaters)Aug 6, 1999Budget$68,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$29,762,011Opening weekend US & Canada2025-01-3147 minReview RewindEpisode 58: The Shining(1980)You've got the shinning - no - Shining and Tristan and Mike are going to try to help you see... Look, I got distracted - we talk about Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film, The ShiningDirectorStanley KubrickProducerRobert Fryer, Stanley KubrickScreenwriterStephen King, Stanley Kubrick, Diane JohnsonDistributorWarner Bros. PicturesProduction CoProducers Circle, Warner Brothers, Peregrine, Hawk F...2025-01-251h 44Review RewindEpisode 58: The Shining(1980)You've got the shinning - no - Shining and Tristan and Mike are going to try to help you see... Look, I got distracted - we talk about Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film, The ShiningDirectorStanley KubrickProducerRobert Fryer, Stanley KubrickScreenwriterStephen King, Stanley Kubrick, Diane JohnsonDistributorWarner Bros. PicturesProduction CoProducers Circle, Warner Brothers, Peregrine, Hawk Fi...2025-01-2408 minReview RewindEpisode 50: Galaxy Quest(1999)A month away from the 25th anniversary, Mike and Tristan talk about the sci-fi comedy, Galaxy QuestDirectorDean ParisotProducerMark Johnson, Charles NewirthScreenwriterDavid Howard, David Howard, Robert GordonDistributorDreamWorks SKGProduction CoDreamWorks PicturesRatingPG (Sensuality)GenreComedy...2024-11-291h 26Review RewindEpisode 49: The Fast and The Furious(2001)This week Mike and Tristan race into a conclusion neither one was expecting as they discuss the 2001 hit The Fast and the FuriousDirectorRob CohenProducerNeal H. MoritzScreenwriterGary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist, David Ayer, Gary Scott ThompsonDistributorUniversal PicturesProduction CoUniversal Pictures, Neal H. Moritz Productions, Original FilmRating2024-11-231h 35Review RewindEpisode 48: The Mask(1994)"Somebody stop me!" - but don't stop us from watching this movie! This week, the fellas talk about Jim Carrey's break out movie The Mask(1994)DirectorChuck RussellProducerRobert EngelmanScreenwriterMike WerbDistributorLaurenfilm S.A., New Line CinemaProduction CoNew Line Cinema, Dark Horse EntertainmentRatingPG-132024-11-171h 45
Stories Inside the Man CaveEp 426: Lets Talk About It: Rudy Alvarez's painting of Ben Herbstreit; From Dugouts to Canvases: Rudy Alvarez's Journey of Art, Family, and SportsSend us a textJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Rudy Alvarez, an iconic figure in Austin's baseball scene, as he shares his remarkable transition from a legendary coach to a celebrated painter. Rudy opens up about his impactful journey, reflecting on years of mentoring young athletes and the rewarding shift to a new passion that has captured national attention. We explore how Rudy's retirement is anything but idle, painting a vivid picture of a life enriched by art and community involvement.Rudy's story is not just about career transformation but also about balancing...2024-11-1641 minReview RewindEpisode 47: Nacho Libre(2006)DirectorJared HessProducerMike White, Jack Black, David Klawans, Julia PistorScreenwriterJared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Mike WhiteDistributorParamount PicturesProduction CoParamount Pictures, Black & White Productions, Nickelodeon MoviesRatingPG (Including Dialogue|Crude Humor|Some Rough Action)GenreComedy...2024-11-101h 38
Professor Game PodcastMike Rufail Using Repetition On Gamified StrategiesIf you're struggling to keep people engaged and loyal in your product or business, check out my FREE gamification course to learn how to do just that: bit.ly/freegamificationcourse-web Have you wondered about the significance of respecting and refining every idea within a creative team? In this episode of the Professor Game Podcast, we explore successful gamification strategies and insights with Mike Rufail, a notable figure in the gaming and gamification industry. Understand the allure and functionality of gamification, which merges game design with non-gaming environments to boost interaction and dedication. Rufail shares hard-earned lessons from...2024-11-0430 minReview RewindEpisode 46: Josie and the Pussy Cats(2001)Get your orange dancing shoes on, because orange is the new pick, and get your tickets to the concert! Josie and the Pussycats are about to play. A fun sound track and a misunderstood film. Join Mike and Tristan as the chat about the 2001 comedy. DirectorDeborah Kaplan, Harry ElfontProducerMarc Platt, Tracey Edmonds, Tony DeRosa-GrundScreenwriterDeborah Kaplan, Harry ElfontDistributorUniversal Pictures2024-11-011h 34Review RewindEpisode 44: Ghostbusters(1984)Who you gonna call? Mike and Tristan, to talk about the 1984 classic, Ghostbusters! 2024-10-181h 22
Music Notes with Colin AlvarezTales From the Gig- Ep. 7- Mike BoutteThis week Kevin and Colin are joined by Joel Edwards for the intro to this great episode featuring the one and only Mike Boutte, guitarist for Please Please and founder of SoundHouse! Mike tells the guys his back story and all of the exciting things going on at his Madison GA studio and Production house! 2024-08-291h 29
The Treasury Career CornerTreasury Career Corner LIVE in Chicago with Kerri Howard and Raquel Alvarez MateosIt’s week four of our Treasury Career Corner LIVE feature series! In this episode recorded LIVE in Chicago at the Windy City Summit conference I sat down with two incredible treasury professionals who each share their expertise and insights on their successful treasury careers.Our two esteemed guests are: Kerri Howard, Treasurer at Aramark Raquel Alvarez Mateos, Treasurer at KearneyIn this episode, Raquel and Kerri discuss their career journeys in treasury, sharing valuable insights and advice for those looking to excel in the field. They emphasize the importance of education and certification...2024-07-2344 minReview RewindEpisode 37: Mission: Impossible II(2000)After the success of the Tom Cruise led reboot, director John Woo take the reigns in this 2000 sequel Mission: Impossible II - Does it hold up or does it fall flat? Will Mike and Tristan agree with the original reviews or find a fresh perspective?Director: John WooProducer: Tom Cruise, Paula WagnerScreenwriter: Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore, Robert TowneDistributor: Paramount PicturesProduction Co: Paramount Pictures, Cruise-Wagner Productions2024-07-081h 53Review RewindEpisode 35: Tommy Boy(1995)HOLY SCHNIKES! It's been almost 30 years since this Chris Farley release so Mike and Tristan talk about the cult classic buddy comedy - Tommy BoyDirector: Peter SegalScreenwriter: Bonnie Turner, Terry TurnerProduction Co: Paramount PicturesRating: PG-13Genre: ComedyRelease Date: Mar 31, 1995, Runtime: 1h 38mBudget$20,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$32,679,899Gross worldwideDid not release international Starring: Chris Farley, Da...2024-06-241h 29Review RewindEpisode 34: Waterworld(1995)The world is covered in water and Mike and Tristan try to find land and talk about the 1995 blockbuster - WaterworldWaterworldDirector: Kevin ReynoldsProducer: Charles Gordon, John Davis, Kevin CostnerScreenwriter: Jonathan Levine, Peter Rader, David TwohyProduction Co: Universal PicturesRating: PG-13Genre: Sci-Fi, ActionRelease Date: Jul 28, 1995...2024-06-171h 38
Mike Force Podcast0132- LEO and Owner of Paradox Training Solutions | Ruben AlvarezRuben Alvarez is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt 2nd degree under tom deblass. Besides being a black belt in jiu-jitsu, Ruben is an active law enforcement officer assigned to an active swat team. Ruben is the owner of Paradox Training Solutions and Is one of the only instructors with the blessing under Craig Douglas to teach the Shivworks curriculum.
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Review RewindEpisode 32: Hook(1991)"second star to the right, and straight on till morning" as Mike and Tristan discuss Stephen Spielberg's take on Peter Pan with his 1991 film "Hook"HookDirector: Steven SpielbergProducer: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Gerald R. MolenScreenwriter: James V. Hart, Malia Scotch MarmoDistributor: TriStar PicturesRating: PGGenre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure2024-06-031h 39
Review RewindEpisode 30: The Mummy(1999)Mike and Tristan are back from the dead to talk about the blockbuster hit “The Mummy”The MummyDirector Stephen SommersProducerKevin JarreScreenwriterNina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer, John L. Balderston, Stephen Sommers, Lloyd Fonvielle, Kevin Jarre, Stephen SommersStaring:Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Kevin J. O'Connor, Jonathan Hyde, Oded Fehr, Erick Avari Studio: Universal PicturesRatingPG-13GenreAdventure, Action, FantasyRelease Date (Theaters)May 7, 19992024-05-201h 38
Review RewindEpisode 29: Billy Madison(1995)Ta-ta-today Mike and Tristian examine the absurdity of Adam Sandler’s break out film, Billy Madison. Director: Tamra DavisScreenwriter: Tim Herlihy, Adam SandlerDistributor: Universal PicturesProduction: Universal Pictures, Robert Simonds ProductionsRatingPG-13Genre: ComedyRelease Date (Theaters)Feb 10, 1995Budget: $10,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada: $25,588,734Gross worldwide: $26,488,734 2024-05-131h 33
Review RewindEpisode 28: Rush Hour(1998)This week Mike and Tristan take a look at the buddy-cop comedy, Rush Hour, staring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. (Please excuse some technical issues - we were trying a new program and it didn't turn out the way we'd hoped!)Rush HourDirectorBrett RatnerScreenwriterJim Kouf, Ross LaMannaProduction Co New Line CinemaRating PG-13Genre Action, ComedyRelease Date: Sep 18, 1998, Budget: $33,000,000B...2024-05-061h 34
Review RewindEpisode 26: The Truman Show(1998)Mike welcomes a new cohost, Tristan Drew, and they discuss The Truman Show staring Jim Carrey The Truman ShowRating: PGGenre: Comedy, DramaOriginal Language: EnglishDirector: Peter WeirWriter: Andrew NiccolRelease Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 1998 Runtime: 1h 42mBudget$60,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$125,618,201Gross worldwide$264,118,7122024-04-221h 19
The Death Studies PodcastM. F. (Mike) Alvarez on suicide, mental health and illness, the ethics of autoethnography, fine art, reflexive writing, creative writing, interdisciplinarity and biases in suicidolodgy and the academyWhat's the episode about?
In this episode, hear M.F. (Mike) Alvarez on
suicide, mental health and illness, autoethnography, fine art, reflexive writing, creative writing, interdisciplinarity and biases in the academy
Who is M.F. Alvarez?
M. F. (Mike) Alvarez is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of New Hampshire in
Durham, USA. He is the author of two books: The
Paradox of Suicide and Creativity (Lexington
Books, 2020), and Unraveling: An Autoethnography of Suicide and Renewal (Routledge, 2023). He is also lead author of A Plague for Our Time: Dying and Death in the Age...2024-04-0159 min
Life Pointe PodcastCapernaum Chaos | Pastor Mike AlvarezIn the message, "CAPERNAUM CHAOS," Pastor Mike Alvarez explores Mark 1:21-35, focusing on Jesus' power over chaos. From casting out unclean spirits to healing the sick, the urgency of immediate response is evident. Pastor Mike emphasizes Jesus' compassion amid chaotic scenes and highlights the importance of seeking solitude in prayer. The chapter concludes with Jesus extending his authority, showcasing the comprehensive impact of Christ's power. We hope this message encourages you to promptly embrace Jesus' authority, letting His transformative influence bring order to life's chaos.2024-03-1136 min
Activa Tu PodcastEp. 25 Marketing y distribución de grandes podcast | Walter ÁlvarezLa distribución es uno de los retos principales a los que se enfrenta el podcasting y es algo a lo que cada día más personas le ponen empeño y energía, entre ellas mi invitado de hoy.Startupeable es el podcast conversacional en donde entrevistan a emprendedores, inversionistas y expertos en compañías de tecnología más grandes de Latinoamérica, un programa con miles de suscriptores en sus canales de Youtube, newsletter y por supuesto vía podcast. Si bien uno de sus puntos a destacar ha sido la constancia y el trabajo...2024-02-2736 min
Don't F*ck This UpFailure Is Always an Option w/ Mike PlatcoEpisode 18 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts storyteller, creator and communications specialist, Mike Platco. We discuss his unexpected career path that took him from wrestling rings and calligraphy pens to Snapchat doodles, the TedX stage, and collaborating with Disney. Named one of the 50 most creative people in business by Fast Company, Mike shares why failure is always an option, the importance of enjoying your work, and the choices he made when burnout came knocking on his door. Follow Don’t Fuck This Up on IG: @d...2024-01-1056 min
Goddard in the WorldSam Rebelein and Mike Alvarez Return!Warning: SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode!
Sam Rebelein and Mike Alvarez are back for an appropriately Halloween-y episode! Last time we talked about their horror inspirations; this time we’re talking about their recent (October 2023) book publications!
We talk about their books individually and together: how and why they use body horror to enhance their narratives; monsters as metaphors for grief, loss, and trauma; and the act of writing itself and how it can retraumatize or heal the writer.
If you’re anti-spoiler DON’T listen to this podcast until you buy the books (s...2023-10-312h 22
Review RewindEpisode 25: BASEketball (1998) - with Tom BuckIn this episode Mike is joined by old friend and youtuber, Tom Buck. They discuss the 1998 comedy BASEketball. 2023-10-231h 32