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Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Amazing Animals EditionThis week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re going wild with Awesome Animals! Jessika tackles the surreal fantasy Wicked Chicken Queen, while Mike claws through Wolverine: Global Jeopardy. Tune in for fowl play, furry friends, and the unexpected power of a chicken queen!
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2025-03-2622 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Girl Power EditionThis week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re celebrating "Girl Power" with two amazing comic picks! Mike explores the wild 1970s antics of Supergirl Vol. 1 #3, while Jessika dives into the modern adventures of Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #1.
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2025-03-1225 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Dangerous Dinos EditionThis week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re digging into "Dangerous Dinos"! Mike uncovers Dino-Riders #2 from Marvel, while Jessika roars into the past with Roarin' 20s World's Fair—two wild finds from the dollar bins you won’t want to miss!
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2025-02-2617 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Four-Color Fantasy EditionThis week’s Dollar Bin Discoveries theme is Four-Color Fantasies, with Mike exploring Tales of the Realm #1 and Jessika diving into the 1980s Sectaurs #1. Tune in for some epic sword-and-sorcery (and insect warrior) action!
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2025-02-1221 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: High Tech Thriller EditionIn the latest Dollar Bin Discoveries, we dive into the world of high-tech thrillers—where gadgets meet edge-of-your-seat action! Tune in for some wild, underrated gems that’ll have you questioning what’s real and what’s just a glitch.
Jessika found Shatter -the first mainstream comic entirely created on a computer– while Mike picked up The Amazing Spider-Man: Riot at Robotworld!
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2025-01-2916 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Hard-Boiled EditionIt's time for a new episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries! This week's theme is "Hard-Boiled," which means it's time to get dark and edgy! Both of us snagged some very different comics, but each one is totally unhinged.
Jessika checked out the satirical The Trouble With Girls, while Mike picked up Mack Bolan: The Executioner!
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2025-01-1520 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Femmes in Space EditionWe're checking out some heavenly bodies with our Dollar Bin Discoveries! This week's theme is "Femmes in Space", which led us to look at some out-of-this-world comics.
Mike picked up The Outer Space Babes and Jessika read Space Bandits!
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2025-01-0114 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Holiday 2024 EditionIt's December, which means it's officially Holiday Season! We're kicking the new month off with some comics that teach us all the true meaning of Christmas: unhinged dollar bin comics!
Mike found the Generation X Holiday Special and Jessika picked up the DCU Holiday Special 2010.
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2024-12-0423 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Goofy Goobers EditionIt's time to return to the dollar bins! This felt like a week where we needed a fun topic, so Jessika went with "Heroes Being Goofy Goobers."
Mike picked up Action Comics 560 for some Ambush Bug silliness, while Jessika went with Garth Ennis's absurd All Star Section Eight.
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2024-11-2023 min
Ten Cent TakesIssue 97: NightcatIt's the episode Mike's wanted to record ever since we started the podcast! This week we're looking at Nightcat, Marvel's 1991 pop star who sings like she's straight out of 1986!
We're looking at both the comic and the album accompanying it, as well as talking about why the project might've failed to take off with fans.
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2024-11-061h 01
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Spooktacular EditionIn honor of Halloween this week, we picked up some spooktacular comic booOOooOoks in the dollar bins!
Jessika read the creepy and fantastical adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's Conqueror Worm. Mike... well, he picked up the 90s Malibu comic Lord Pumpkin.
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2024-10-3016 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Wandering West EditionHowdy pardner. This week, we're hanging out in the saloon and checking out some Western comics!
Mike brought the Mad Max-esque Hex #1 to the table, while Jessika picked up the classic Ringo Kid #7.
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2024-10-1622 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Bi Pride EditionDid you know September is Bi Pride Month? That means it's time for us to scope out some Dollar Bin Discoveries featuring proud bi characters!
Jessika scoped out Old Lady Harley 3 while Mike read Hellblazer 51, two DC comics featuring two very different forms of representation!
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2024-09-1820 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Video Games EditionIn honor of National Video Game Day coming up, this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is video games!
Both of us looked at adaptations of 90s games. Jessika picked out Sonic the Hedgehog: In Your Face, while Mike snagged the first issue of Udon's Darkstalkers comic adaptation!
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2024-09-0419 min
BPOS PodcastMike ThompsonMike Thompson is a 4-time cancer survivor who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at the age of 10. After undergoing 2 bone marrow transplants, 75 surgeries including facial reconstruction, he developed an addiction to opioids. With support from family and friends and a tremendous amount of will power, Mike not only beat cancer and addiction, but he also clawed his way back to being a competitive athlete with highlights like completing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii and successfully summitting Mount Kilimanjaro.Instagram: @mikethompsonx4Finding Good Website: www.findinggood.coFinding Good Podcast
2024-08-281h 10
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Breakouts EditionFor this week's Dollar Bin Discovery, the theme is "breakouts."
Jessika picked out Rogue #2, because it was the first time the X-man got a solo comic. Mike decided to look at the X-Men Stridex issue... because zits.
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2024-08-2116 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Hollywood EditionLights! Camera! Action! This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're exploring comics connected to Hollywood.
Mike picked up Predator vs Magnus Robot Fighter 1, while Jessika read Wonder Woman 28.
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2024-08-0720 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Summer Days EditionThis week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we surrendered to the heat and checked out some summer-themed books.
Both of us (strangely) came to the table with two Vertigo books from the 1990s. Jessika picked up Flex Mentallo #1 and Mike got nostalgic about The Books of Magic #25.
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2024-07-2420 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Degenerate EditionThis episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're getting a little debased and checking out comics that fit the theme of "Degenerates." Jessika scoped out The Ballad of Gordon Barleycorn while Mike unearthed an issue of 2 Hot Girls on a Summer Night!
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2024-07-1015 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Pride 2024 EditionIt's Pride month, baby! That means we're talking about LGBTQIA+ comics in this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries! Mike and Jessica both picked up supernatural queer-friendly comics with Magical Beatdown vol 3 and Mamo #5.
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2024-06-2616 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: In-Flight EditionGrab those tiny peanut bags and forget to set your phone to Airplane Mode! This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries are set to the theme of "In Flight." Jessika picked up Ministry of Space 2 and Mike is looking at Crash Ryan 1!
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2024-06-1216 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Classic Characters EdiitonWhat does a pulp hero from the 1930s have in common with a bunch of meddling teenagers? They're Mike and Jessika's choices for this episode's theme of "classic characters!" Mike checked out The Shadow 1, while Jessika picked up Scooby Doo, Where Are You 83!
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2024-05-1520 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Cozycore Edition It's time to throw on some comfy sweats, grab your favorite beverage, and burrow under your favorite blanket because we're talking about cozycore comics! Mike picked up Superman Meets the Quick Bunny, while Jessika snuggled up to Star Wars: Ewoks!
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2024-04-1021 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Wild West EditionHowdy, partner! This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries has us checking out some Wild West-themed comics. Mike came across an issue of the Justice League tangling with DC's Weird West heroes and Jessika rode into town with Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddies!
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2024-04-0315 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Unknown Heroes EditionAre you ready to listen to us talk about heroes you've (probably) never heard of? This week, we're looking at some lesser-known superhero books: Mike's checking out Pantheon while Jessika is reading Alter Ego from First Comics!
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2024-03-2021 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Women's History EditionIt's March! Which means it's Women's History Month! This week, the Dollar Bin Discoveries are Women's History-related. Jessika picked up Female Force: Hillary Clinton, while Mike brought in Death Talks About Life.
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2024-03-0619 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Unlikely Couples EditionFebruary isn't over yet, which means there's (probably) still romance in the air! So this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is "Unlikely Couples." Somehow, Mike and Jessika both picked up Top Cow/Marvel crossovers: Silver Surfer/Weapon Zero and Witchblade/Wolverine. They're not good! Surprise!
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2024-02-2125 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Health EditionA comic each day keeps the doctor at bay! This week's #DollarBinDiscoveries explores healthcare comics. Mike found the DC Comics Good Health Activity Book, while Jessika discusses Health and Wealth: A Graphic Guide to the US Healthcare System.
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2024-02-0725 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Comics of Unusual Size EditionIt's time to expand (or shrink) our horizons and discuss Comics of Unusual Size. Mike picked up Captain America Meets the Asthma Monster and Jessika's talking about Yikes! no. 1
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2024-01-2422 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: TV Spinoff EditionWe're talking about comics that pick up where TV shows leave off! Mike found a low-key grail with Superman Adventure 5 and Jessika is getting in touch with her inner space cowboy courtesy of All New Firefly 1!
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2024-01-1018 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: ”Strong” Female Character EditionAre these women powerful enough to shatter expectations? We'll find out! In the last Dollar Bin Discoveries of the year, we're checking out comics focused on "Strong" female characters. Jessika read Elektra: Root of Evil #3 and Mike checked out Valeria the She-Bat #1!
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2023-12-2716 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Fabulous Foil VariantsGold never goes out of style! For today's Dollar Bin Discovery, we brought two gold foil comics to the table to talk about. Mike finally had an excuse to talk about Ravage 2099, while Jessika found The Infinity Crusade no. 1!
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2023-12-1334 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Seeing Double EditionNo, you don’t need glasses! Today’s Dollar Bin Discoery theme is “Seeing Double,” and we came up with some WILD issues. Jessika read Barbi Twins Adventures and Mike was underwhelmed by Superman: King of the World!
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2023-11-2934 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Cops & Comics EditionLet's go for some ride-alongs on this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries and talk about police-themed comics! Mike picked up the first issue of Darkminds, a sci-fi noir detective story with anime aesthetics. Jessika, meanwhile, is checking out the first issue of DC's adaptation of the 1980s cartoon, COPS!
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2023-11-1530 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Terrific Team-Ups EditionWe're checking out some superhero crossovers this week and talking about special team-up issues we found in the dollar bins. Jessika's coming to the table with Tomb Raider/Witchblade and Mike's telling us about Witchblade / Aliens / The Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter.
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2023-11-0127 min
Ten Cent TakesIssue 70: Jason Goes to HellThis week we're getting Friday, October 13th! Which is also Mike's wedding day! So we're talking about the comic adaptation of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday and even got writer Andy Mangels to share some behind-the-scenes stories about what it was like working on that book!
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2023-10-112h 04
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Teen Drama EditionWe're getting in touch with our inner teenagers this week for a very DRAMATIC edition of Dollar Bin Discoveries. Mike brought Avengers Arena #1 into the mix, while Jessika is coming to the table with Turtles in Time #3. That's right, it's an episode all about 2010s teen drama!
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2023-10-0420 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Playful Parody EditionWe're getting strange and silly for this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries episode and looking at parody comics! Jessika read Marvel's self-satire Power Pachyderms, while Mike checked out The Adventures of Rick Raygun and Quasi-Nodoze.
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2023-09-2025 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Queer Content EditionIt's been a while since we focused on queer comics, so we're taking a look at LGBTQIA+ comics in this week's episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries! Jessika came across an issue of Strangers in Paradise #1, while Mike's discussing Quantum Teens Are Go #1.
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2023-09-0621 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Gumshoes and Gangsters EditionWe're digging into some detective comics from the 80s! Mike and Jessika both came to the table with comics from 1986, but the stories are as different as can be. Mike found the second issue of Whodunnit? while Jessika picked up Dick Tracy 3-D!
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2023-08-1628 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: 90s Xtreme™ (Gimmick Edition)The 90s were the Wild West for gimmick comic books, and we found some doozies to talk about today. Jessika picked up Stormwatch 0, while Mike snagged Hellstorm: Prince of Lies 1... just truly bonkers issues.
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2023-08-0233 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: ”Should Be an RPG” EditionHave you ever read a comic and thought "This would work really well as a tabletop RPG?" Well, then, this episode is for you. In honor of Free RPG Day, we invited Kelly Galten from Goblin Bros back onto the show to talk comics. Kelly brought Ghost Money, Jessika read Grrl Scouts, and Mike made things weird with Blood of the Innocent!
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2023-06-2126 min
The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 36 : IG LIVE - WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMES DIVISION 1 HOCKEYEPISODE 36 : IG LIVE- WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMES DIVISION 1 HOCKEY
FEATURING RCMP DIVISION 1 HOCKEY TEAM PLAYERS JOSH COOK AND STEVE CASEY.
Mike had the opportunity to chat with players Josh Cook and Steve Casey , both representing Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg this upcoming July.
So many topics discussed in this episode including the creation of a National Team, preparation, mental training to take on the task of going for gold and the potential for rivalries with other Nations teams.
Josh and Steve were...
2023-06-2138 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 35 -FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH LEISURE READING PT. 1EPISODE 35 - FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH LEISURE READING PT. 1
In this episode Mike and Erik get into the nitty gritty of first responder leisure reading and the cognitive benefits to taking up the hobby within the professions of Police/Fire/Paramedicine and SAR.
The guys get into how they started leisure reading while in the profession of law enforcement and the marked difference it had made in their mental health as well as the many pitfalls officers trip into getting started. Whether it's tips on how to pick the right genre or it's how to s...
2023-06-2153 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Promo Comics EditionHow many times have you come across a weird promotional/giveaway comic when pawing through the dollar bins? This week, we're shining a spotlight on these oft-overlooked books: Mike is talking about the Kellogg's Ozzie Smith: The Kid Who Could, while Jessika is cackling as she describes Archie's Ham Radio Adventure!
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2023-06-0720 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Fantastic Facial Hair EditionIt's time for another Dollar Bin Discovery! This week, our theme is "Fantastic Facial Hair" so Mike and Jessika dug into the longboxes and came up with some gems. Mike picked up a copy of Mirror Walker from NOW Comics, while Jessika snagged Warp #1 from First Comics!
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2023-05-2427 min
Ten Cent TakesIssue 58: SpellbindersNearly 20 years after Spellbound, Marvel put out another miniseries featuring new magical heroes: Spellbinders. Like Spellbound, it never really caught on with readers. Unlike Spellobund, Mike and Jessika really enjoyed this story and wouldn't mind seeing more of it.
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2023-05-0354 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Obscure Fantasy EditionIt's time for another couple of Dollar Bin Discoveries! Today, the topic is "Obscure Fantasy." Jessika picked up Earthlore: Reign of the Dragon Lord, while Mike snagged Krey!
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2023-04-2519 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Dystopian Sci-Fi EditionGet ready for trips to other planets and terrible cities! This week, we're talking about two comics in the genre of dystopian science fiction. Jessika picked up Mars #3 from First Comics, while Mike checked out New York: Year Zero from Pacific Comics.
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2023-04-1318 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 33 : COP CAR NEWS 2022-2023 - OPP CORVETTE, RCMP TESLA, BARRIE POLICE BATTERNBERG PATTERS OH MY!EPISODE 33 : COP CAR NEWS 2022-2023 - OPP CORVETTE, RCMP TESLA, BARRIE POLICE BATTERNBERG PATTERS OH MY!
Thompson and Sherman got together for an O.G. Unreasonable Grounds Podcast cop car news episode that went over some of the most recent Canadian Cop Car news articles and news from 2022-2023.
The gents delved into the RCMP's first fully equipped Tesla Model Y patrol vehicle, the Ontario Provincial Police's recent 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06, Calgary Police Services new photo radar vehicles, Barrie Police and St. Thomas Police Battenberg pattern PC's as well as the Canadian Forces Military...
2023-03-101h 05
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Image Comics EditionWelcome back to Dollar Bin Discoveries! Today, Mike and Jessika managed to both bring a couple of books published by Image Comics to the Table. Mike is talking about one of the company's earliest comics (Shadowhawk II #2), while Jessika has one of its most recent (Starhenge).
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2023-03-0221 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Busty Babes EditionIn a weird coincidence, Jessika and Mike both picked comics featuring... um... women with huge tracts of land. Anyway, tune in if you want to hear about Redfox and Cavewoman: Castaway!
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2023-02-1619 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 31 - CANADIAN POLICE APPLICANTS QUESTIONS ANSWEREDEPISODE 31 - CANADIAN POLICE APPLICANTS QUESTIONS ANSWERED
In this episode Mike T. takes on the most frequent questions he's received from applicants looking to get into law enforcement work in Canada. Topics include which volunteer work and employment choices look best on applications as well as the best possible advice for pre-selection fitness.
*** This episode mentions several Policing Agencies from across Canada and it should be noted that any advice provided on the podcast is only the opinion and suggestion of the host. Every effort should be made to reach out and c...
2023-01-2034 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Orphan and the Five Beasts & Terminator vs TransformersMike and Jessika's latest discoveries show the dollar bins continue to bear fruit! This week, we're talking about Orphan and the Five Beasts from Dark Horse, as well as IDW's recent Terminator vs Transformers comic.
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2023-01-1913 min
Ten Cent TakesIssue 50: DC’s Super PowersWe're revisiting Mike's childhood to take a long look at DC's Super Powers Collection, the action figures that inspired all sorts of tie-in products like puffy stickers, Play-Doh sets, and multiple comic book series from Jack Kirby.
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2023-01-121h 07
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: The Heathens & St. Swithin’s DayWelcome back to another episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries! This time, Mike and Jessika found some cool finds from legendary writers Grant Morrison and Cullen Bunn: St. Swithin's Day and The Heathens.
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2023-01-0512 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEMERGENCY EPISODE : ENOUGH IS ENOUGHThe Unreasonable Grounds Podcast - Emergency Episode
Enough is Enough - December 27th, 2022
The message is clear in Canada. After five police homicides since September and there being no signs of this trend slowing down... enough is enough. For law enforcement officers, their families, colleagues and the communities they serve, enough is enough. We as a community , the law enforcement community and the community as a whole have witnessed too many funerals and had to explain to our youth why our protectors are the ones being hunted on the streets and carried in hearse's... enough i...
2022-12-2824 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Rain & The Sword of SorceryThis week, we've got a broad spectrum of dollar bin comics: Jessika found a copy of the excellent Rain (released earlier this year) and Mike wound up picking up The Sword of Sorcery from 1973.
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2022-11-2412 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastTHE ROAD BACK TO THE ROAD - PART 2 ”OFF DUTY SICK”The Unreasonable Grounds Podcast Presents
The Road Back To The Road - Mini Series
Part 2: Off Duty Sick
In Part 1 of the mini series, Mike discussed the medical emergency that put him in the hospital and eventually "off duty sick" with the RCMP.
In Part 2, Mike discusses what it is to be "off duty sick" or "unfit for duty" in the perspective of law enforcement officers and first responders alike.
Topics discussed in this part include; defining who is "off duty sick" or "unfit for duty", who makes the dec...
2022-11-1737 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastTHE ROAD BACK TO THE ROAD - PART 1 ”THE INCIDENT”The Unreasonable Grounds Podcast Presents :
The Road Back To The Road - Mini Series
Part 1: "The Incident"
In late October, 2022, host/creator Mike Thompson suffered a suspected neurological medical emergency setting him and his family into the most frightening 6 days of their lives.
In this mini-series, Mike documents from the minute he lost all feeling and sensation in his body and passed out to medical appointments placing him off work as a Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and his challenges in getting back onto the road and doing wh...
2022-11-1142 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: The Last Session & HellcopWelcome back to Dollar Bin Discoveries! We had a ton of fun reading this week's selections: Jessika brought a DND-inspired series called The Last Session (ahem) to the table and Mike discovered a late 90s dark fantasy series called... wait for it... Hellcop.
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2022-11-1010 min
Ten Cent TakesDollar Bin Discoveries: Captain Nauticus and Animal CastleWelcome back to Dollar Bin Discoveries! We had a ton of fun reading this week's selections: Jessika found the recent series Animal Castle and Mike discovered... a superhero created by the National Maritime Center. Strap in, everyone.
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2022-10-2715 min
A Resonant LifeTrailerA Resonant Life is produced by The Time is Now Productions and hosted by Mike Thompson. Join us for Buddhist-centric discussion, reflection and finding courses of action to create more joyful lives for ourselves and others.
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2022-10-0601 min
The PremiseMike Rothschild - Author - The Storm is Upon UsMark is an expert on the wacky world of conspiracies and bunk science, but his background is in theater, which is apropos since today’s conspiracies are absolutely theater! He tells Jeniffer how his interest in conspiracy theories all started with Art Bell’s late night radio show and just grew from there. They do a deep dive into the QAnon conspiracy, what it’s all about, where it started, the true believers that support and promote it, and just how dangerous this absolutely bats**t crazy conspiracy has become.
2022-09-2755 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 28 : FINANCIAL FITNESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Feat. Paul Britton (RCMP)Episode 28 : Financial Fitness for law enforcement with special guest Paul Britton (RCMP)
Episode 28 saw Mike and Erik sit down and chat with Paul Britton of the Resolute Bay RCMP (Nunavut) to discuss his recent article in Blue Line Magazine. Paul delved into the world of financial fitness as it pertains to law enforcement in Canada. Yes, the guys brought up the stereotypical first year Officers mandatory purchase of the Dodge Ram 2500 with a sled deck in the back or the Jeep Wrangler on steroids.
Topics include retail therapy, house hacking and future training opportunities who...
2022-09-2343 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 27 : RCMP DEPOT PT. 2 ”THE TROOP, JOBS AND REGINA”Episode 27 : RCMP Depot Part 2. "The Troop, Jobs and Regina"
In Part 2 of the RCMP Depot training academy series, the gents had the opportunity to tackle the most requested training questions from followers on Instagram. Followers wanted to know about the Troop experience, what the best Troop jobs were (not right marker...) and what the weekends and evenings off base were like in the busting metropolis of Regina, Saskatchewan.
Topics included Erik's mustache, the depot "rabbit challenge", the Hamilton Ti-Cats bounty on Sherman's head , Wes' love of hatred of Prong Horns and Thompson's one and done e...
2022-08-141h 03The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 26 - RCMP DEPOT PT. 1Episode 26 – RCMP Depot Pt. 1
( Drill, OC Spray, Rings and “Welcome to Depot”)
You asked for it. We Delivered.
Episode 26 was an opportunity for Wes, Mike and Erik to sit down and reminisce on their experience at the RCMP’s T Division , affectionately known and referred to as “Depot”.
For those outside of the organization, the RCMP’s training facility in Regina, Saskatchewan is seen a place similar to many across the world, an academy where police officers learn the profession and gain the basic knowledge needed to protect the public and enfor...
2022-06-221h 37Ten Cent TakesIssue 31: The Realm (History of DND, Part 1)Make a history check, players! Today we're kicking off a three-part look at the early history of Dungeons and Dragons in comic books. This episode we're talking about The Realm, a 1980s fantasy series from Arrow Comics that managed to deliver a DND-esque story about before the official brand hit comic shops. Joining us is Kelly Galten of the award-winning game shop Goblin Bros.
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2022-04-281h 24The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 23 : BARBER SHOP BATMAN BRAWL - Special Guest Cliff GrahamEPISODE 23 : BARBER SHOP BATMAN BRAWL - Special Guest Cliff Graham
Ever wonder how many nipples bats have? Why Ben Affleck's Batman has short ears on his helmet? How about what it would be like to marry Wonder Woman?
In this episode of the Unreasonable Grounds Podcast Mike and Erik welcome special guest Cliff Graham to be Unreasonable in the bare knuckle brawl where all things Batman were open for debate.
The podcast crew had an amazing time recording in Cliffs Barber Shop in Parksville, British Columbia and enjoyed the authentic sounds of being liv...
2022-04-241h 56The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 21 :TOP CANADIAN DONUT SHOP ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONUnreasonable Grounds Podcast Presents:
The Great Canadian Donut Round Table Discussion
You wanted more donuts, and we delivered!
Thompson, Sherman, Erik and Wes sat down to discuss the Food Networks Top Canadian Donut Shops article from 2021.
With donut shops with names like Glory Hole Donuts and BroNuts Donuts , what could unreasonably go wrong?
Check out the episode and follow along with the article at;
https://www.foodnetwork.ca/article/doughnut-shops-canada/
Until next time, keep throwing out Vegan donuts and be safe out there!
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2022-02-261h 24The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEPISODE 20 - SPECIAL GUEST SACHIN LATTI (SACH.IN.MOTION) RUN TO REMEMBEREPISODE 20 WITH SPECIAL GUEST SACHIN LATTI
Mike had the opportunity to speak with Sachin Latti, a fellow Canadian first responder who created and ran the Run To Remember in November of 2021. Sach, otherwise known as "Sach.in.motion" took on a 100 km run through the Fraser Valley and into the Lower mainland of British Columbia raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion and supporting efforts to enhance mental health awareness for military personnel and first responders.
The guys discussed the Run to Remember, the ups and downs of planning and training for such a run , me...
2022-01-271h 03Ten Cent TakesIssue 21: The Sandman Book Club (Part 4)Things are starting to come to a head in our penultimate episode for The Sandman Book Club! Brief Lives follows the story of Dream and Delirium as they search the world for Destruction, their missing brother. Meanwhile, the next volume (The World's End) brings us another anthology with hints at what to expect in the final two volumes of the series.
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2021-12-091h 19
Ten Cent TakesIssue 19: The Sandman Book Club (part 3)Once again, we're walking the moonlit path of dreams and discussing The Sandman. In this episode, we're talking about the fifth and sixth volumes: A Game of You and Fables & Reflections.
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Mike: I don't think I'm getting a birthday present. I am relatively certain that they want to fire me out of a cannon into the sun
Jessika: Hello. And welcome to Ten cent takes the podcast where we cause whiplash from rapid time leaps, one issue at a time. My name is Jessica Frasier and I'm joined by my c...
2021-11-111h 17Ten Cent TakesIssue 18: Horror Comics & Terror, Inc.Happy Halloween! We're joined by comics scribe Daniel "D.G." Chichester to talk about the history of horror comics, Marvel's return to the genre in the early 1990s, and the macabre anti-hero Terror (whom Chichester co-created).
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Issue 18 Transcript
Mike: [00:00:00] It's small, but feisty, Mike: Welcome to Tencent Takes, the podcast where we dig up comic book characters’ graves and misappropriate the bodies, one issue at a time. My name is Mike Thompson, and I am joined by my cohost, the Titan of terror herself, Jessika Frazer. Jessika: It is I. Mike: Today, we a...
2021-10-281h 35The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 14 -Special Guest Liv from Thin Blue ScribbleEpisode #14 with special guest Liv from Thin Blue Scribble
Liv from the Thin Blue Scribble joined Mike to talk about her wildly successful and thought provoking comic strip which many have called a true window for the general public to see what an average officer deals with on a day to day basis. Her comics often portray the wonders and horrors of law enforcement but always have a heart felt undertone that allows others in the profession to know that even thought they struggle with what they see and feel, that they are not alone.
2021-10-2143 minTen Cent TakesIssue 17: The Sandman Book Club (part 2)It's time to return to The Dreaming! This week, we're discussing the third and fourth volumes of Neil Gaiman's celebrated series. Come for the one-off stories of Dream Country, and give the devil his due when we cheer Lucifer's epic trolling of Dream in Season of the Mists.
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Episode 17 Transcript
Jessika: [00:00:00] I just, I like have had five sets of teeth in my life. They just keep growing bigger and bigger each set I got,
Hello, and welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcasts where we morph from delight to del...
2021-10-141h 08Ten Cent TakesIssue 16: Superman and RadioShackWhat happens when you combine two of the biggest brands of the early 1980s? You get RadioShack's TRS-80 Whiz Kids comics, with special guest stars from the DC Universe. Marvel at snarky teens sassing the Man of Steel, then laugh at how he makes them perform complex math with mediocre computers!
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Episode 16 Transcript
Mike: [00:00:00] I used to go into an office, and when I did that, I had a dog that everybody loved and I baked cookies every day.
Hello, hello, hello, welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcast where...
2021-09-301h 05The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 13 : Special Guest Mitch & Josh Cook ( NPF Benevolent Foundation Event)Episode #13
Mike had the opportunity to break donut and get into the nitty gritty of Mitch Cook's Guinness World Record attempt at the most Burpees in 1 hour. Mitch's brother Josh also joined us from Cape Dorset, Nunavut to discuss the event that will see funds raised going to the National Police Federations Benevolent Foundation to support families of fallen officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Mitch discussed the most recent record setting attempts, training, coaching, family support and the mental grit required to take on the goal of executing 1000, yes you read that right, 1000 b...
2021-09-201h 03Ten Cent TakesIssue 14: The New GuardiansThis week, we're taking a look at The New Guardians! DC's short-lived attempt at a topical superhero comic is... look. Just strap in. This is one of the wildest comic rides you'll ever go on.
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Episode 14 Transcript
Mike: [00:00:00] Y'all need Satan.
Mike: Welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcast where we cringe at cursed comics, one issue at a time. My name is Mike Thompson, and I am joined by my cohost, the taskmaster of trivia herself, Jessika Frazer.
Jessika: Ooh, it is I.
Mik...
2021-09-0257 minTen Cent TakesIssue 13: SuperboyToday we're checking out a couple of Jessika's latest estate sale finds: Superboy 109 & 110. We discuss the history of the character and how he's evolved, as well as these two issues in particular. Are these swingin' sixties stories about the Boy of Steel any good? Well, no. Not really. But they certainly gave us something to talk about!
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Episode 13 Transcript
Jessika: [00:00:00] Dude. It's always fucking Florida,
Mike: I can't think of anything that comes out of Florida that's good.
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2021-08-191h 02
For Liberty's Sake Podcast - Veteran Covering Faith, Family & Country IssuesFor Liberty's Sake - Mike Lindell Physically Attacked. Fighting The Great ResetFor Liberty's Sake - Mike Lindell Was Physically Attacked At His Cyber Symposium. We must fight The Great Reset.
2021-08-131h 00Ten Cent TakesIssue 12: U.S. 1Hop into your big rigs and get ready for a wild ride! In this episode, we're going to be talking about U.S. 1, Marvel's licensed series about a long-haul trucker who also happened to be a superhero.----more----
Episode 12 Transcript
[00:00:00] Mike: If you're a middle-aged white guy, maybe trying to sit there and write about the troubles that indigenous people from other countries face, maybe don't do that. Just my ten cents.
Welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcast where we hand-wave plot holes like it's nobody's business, one issue at a time...
2021-08-0547 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 9: The Hollywood Cop Car Challenge!We're back baby!!!! Have you ever wondered who would win in a brutal back alley knife fight between "The Other Guys" Toyota Prius and Mike Lowry's Ferrari 550 Maranello from "Bad Boys 2"? Well we have and we're going to be bringing you each match-up in future episodes. In this episode the guys get into The List they compiled of their favourite silver screen cop cars and set the stage for upcoming episodes.
Remember to check us out on Spotify, Google Podcasts and the iHeart Radio app or visit www.theunereasonablegroundspodcast.com for more information.
2021-07-2856 minTen Cent TakesIssue 11: The Ninja Turtles' Comic EvolutionHey, there, fellow heroes in a half-shell!
This week, we're examining how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles evolved across approximately 30 years and four comic book series.
In this episode, we're looking at:
The original Mirage series
TMNT Adventures from Archie Comics
The short-lived Image Comics series from the 90s
IDW's 2011 series
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Episode 11 Transcript
[00:00:00] Jessika: You're going to cut all this bullshit,
Mike: Oh yeah, of course.
Jessika: Okay.
Hello? Hello. Welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcast where we share hot an...
2021-07-2257 min
Ten Cent TakesIssue 10: Judge Dredd in FilmFreeze, creep! This week, we're checking out the 1995 and 2012 attempts to bring Judge Dredd to American movie audiences. Spoiler alert: It didn't work out like the studios hoped.
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[00:00:00] Mike: That's a little too thirsty, I think. Welcome to Tencent takes the podcast where we violate Mega City One’s judicial codes, one issue at a time. Coming at you live from the hot box of my closet; I have not showered in 24-hours, and I smell fantastic. I'm Mike Thompson and I am joined by my co-host, the princess of pain, Jessika Fra...
2021-07-081h 21Ten Cent TakesIssue 09: The (original) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles moviesJoin us as Jessika takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the 1990s Ninja Turtle movies. Come for the stories about Jim Henson, stay for the ragging on Corey Feldman.
We will not be discussing the Michael Bay abominations.
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Episode 9 Transcription
[00:00:00] Jessika: God, am I wheezy on my microphone right now?
Hello. Welcome to Ten Cent Takes the podcast where we serve comics knowledge on the half shell, one issue at a time. My name is Jessika Frazier and I'm joined by my cohost, the righteous reader, Mike...
2021-06-241h 10Ten Cent TakesIssue 08: Marvel's Christian Comics (Part 2)Picking up where we last left off, it's time to learn about Marvel's second attempt at comics for Christian audiences. Highlights include comic adaptations of "classic" Christian stories and the creation of an evangelical superhero, but the results were decidedly less impressive than the "Saint Series" from the early 80s.
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Episode 8 Transcription
[00:00:00] Jessika: Good, I can see, perfect. No sneaking up on me, Jesus.
Mike: Welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcast where we partake in comics’ forbidden fruit, one issue at a time. My name is Mike Thom...
2021-06-0958 minTen Cent TakesIssue 07: Marvel's Christian Comics (Part 1)Alright, everybody. Gather round. It's time we talked about how Marvel tried to get right with Jesus. Twice.
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Episode 7 Transcription
[00:00:00] Mike: is there anything more offensive than lazy comic books?
Welcome to Tencent takes the podcast where we apologize for comic books ends one issue at a time. My name is Mike Thompson and I am joined as always by my co-host, the celebrated comedian, Jessika Frazer.
Jessika: Hello. Hello.
Mike: How are you doing?
Jessika: Oh, I'm pretty good, wild week, but I me...
2021-05-2746 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 8 -Running In Policing with Special Guest Ryan Hutton
EPISODE 8 : IG LIVE w/ Ryan Hutton (Sudbury Police Association)
On this very special Instagram Live episode of the podcast, the team welcomed Ryan Hutton of the Sudbury Police Association to talk about his and Mike's shared love of running. The conversation went from getting started in the sport to racing with bloody nipples quicker than you can say carbon plates and Nike dri-fit shirts. Ryan brought some incredible insight to the conversation about officer wellness and how running was a complete game changer for him and his daily routine on the job and off.
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2021-05-261h 21
The PremiseMike Ayers - Author One Last SongJeniffer and Chad talk with Journalist Mike Ayers about how he came up with the idea for his book, One Last Song, and how asking such a specific, and maybe slightly morbid question opened up people to telling so much about themselves. They also discuss how music is powerful, universal and definitive in our lives. And, of course you'll get to hear all of their last songs of choice.
2021-05-1858 minTen Cent TakesIssue 06: Spire Christian ComicsWhat do Archie, Biblical Apocalypse fiction, and Erik Estrada all have in common? It turns out each of these appeared in stories published by Spire Christian Comics.
Join us as we journey through history to learn about and cringe at one of the craziest publishers to come out of the 1970s.
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[00:00:00] Jessika: Yeah. How are you going to display your deceased cult leader's body if you don't have a Tik Tok?
Welcome to Ten Cent Takes, the podcast where we predict the coming of t...
2021-05-1355 minTen Cent TakesIssue 05: HighlanderThere can be only one, but Highlander's had a surprising number of media adaptations and spin-offs over the years. We take a look at all of them and even get some behind-the-scenes gossip about the infamous comic book tie-in: Highlander 3030. ----more----
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Episode 05 [00:00:00] Mike: It's fine. It's fine. I'm not bitter. Mike: Welcome to Tencent Takes, the podcast where we make comics trivia rain like dollar bills on Magic Mike night. My name is Mike Thompson and I am joined by my cohost, the mistress of mayhem herself, Jessika Frazer. Jessika: Muahahaha! I...
2021-04-291h 36Ten Cent TakesIssue 04: Wonder Woman Outside the DCEU"March" Movie Madness part 3 (of 3)! For our final Justice League movie discussion, we go outside the DCEU and discuss two movies dealing with Wonder Woman's origins in very different ways.
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women tells the story of Wonder Woman's creation and also looks at the unconventional lives of her creators. Meanwhile, the 2009 animated film provides a more modern take with an all-star vocal cast.
Join us as we go down the rabbit hole that is Wonder Woman's history and discuss kink, polyamory, and BDSM. And -per usual- we swear a lot, too....
2021-04-151h 23The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 5 :Blue Line Canada Best Dressed PC's 2020 Review - Regina High School Policing ProgramIn this Original 6 recording of the Unreasonable Grounds Podcast, the Mike's sink their teeth into McDonalds lil' Donuts Apple Fritters, the Scott Academy High School Policing Program in Regina , SK and finally battle it out over the Blue Line Magazine 2020 Best Dressed PC Awards!
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2021-03-311h 00Ten Cent TakesIssue 03: (Sigh) The Snyder CutMarch Movie Madness Part 2 (of 3). Welp. It's here. We watched it. Is it better than the theatrical version? How did it get here? Did we like it? Tune in for all these answers, plus a lot of swearing.
Also! Come back in a couple of weeks for our final "March" movie episode!
Have questions/comments/concerns? Shoot us an email: tencenttakes@gmail.com
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Mike: Ancient Lamentation is my new favorite type of music.
Jessika: Warning: this is a spoiler full episode, discussing Zack Snyder's newly released Cu...
2021-03-251h 10The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 4 - Special Guest Liam Kenney (Canadian Armed Forces) Pt.1This weeks episode we invited currently serving Canadian Armed Forces Officer Cadet (OCdt) Liam Kenney onto the Podcast. As Liam is currently interning with the Nanaimo RCMP as part of his Vancouver Island University Criminology program, Mike found out that he had not seen Die Hard with a Vengeance, S.W.A.T. (2003) or Heat (1995). On this episode Liam had the chance to view the movie trailers and go over what to expect as a Generation Z'er watching cop movies from the 1990's and early 2000's. Was a blast chatting with Liam and we look foward to Part 2.
2021-03-2232 minTen Cent TakesIssue 02: Wonder Woman/Wonder Woman 1984March Movie Madness Part 1 (of 3)! March is National Women’s Month, so -ahead of the Snyder Cut- we’re talking about Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984. What did we like? What would we change? What would we throw out altogether?
Tune in next week for our thoughts on the Snyder Cut!
Have questions/comments/concerns? Shoot us an email: tencenttakes@gmail.com
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[00:00:00] Jessika: Do you, you can be, you know what, honestly, you can bitch about Snyder again,
Hello, hello and welcom...
2021-03-1849 minThe Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode3 :Guest Interview with Trina Bray (Houston RCMP)On the third episode of the podcast, Mike gets a chance to speak with Houston RCMP Detachment Clerk Trina Bray. A long time friend and colleague from Northern British Columbia with 20 years of service to northern communities through her duties as Detachment Clerk and Jail guard in Detachments across the RCMP's North District. We broke donut, we laughed, we almost cried, it was a fantastic episode!
2021-03-121h 06The Unreasonable Grounds PodcastEpisode 1 : The IG Live PremierAfter months of recordings and refining the final product, Mike and Mike figured they would throw out all the fancy audio equipment and went Live on IG. The guys break donut with Grocery Store specimens as well as get into a recent high risk rescue from Little Qualicum Falls by the Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Team.
2021-02-2145 min
The Rogue OnesJust a Tip with Mike: Identity and WorkA new segment of The Rogue Ones podcast exploring specific pain points of adopting a rogue attitude featuring Mike Thompson. RogueOnesPodcast.com
2018-05-1100 min