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Debaser: A Film PodcastSuperbad (2007)It's a Thanksgiving miracle! Will, Jared, and Kourtney gather round the table to discuss a raunchy high school movie that released when they were the target audience for it. The movie that put Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, and Emma Stone on the map: Superbad!Does Superbad still hit, or is it a lazy, classless relic of the 2000s? Is Jonah Hill's character a huge jerk and maybe even closeted? How maybe celebrity cameos can you spot in the scary party scene? Can Will and Kourtney name 9 other popular comedies from the 2000s? Listen to find out!
2025-11-261h 45Debaser: A Film PodcastFriendship (2025)Will & Jared, perhaps too fittingly, discuss the new film starring Tim Robinson about awkward adult male friendships titled, well... Friendship.Is Friendship a feature-length I Think You Should Leave sketch? Is that even a bad thing? Who is T-Boy and why do we love him? How cool were the 70s? Do Jared & Will have the cure for the male loneliness epidemic? Listen to find out!Friendship is currently available on VOD and the services listed here.You can find the full twelve minute garage scene with Connor O'Malley on the blu-ray...
2025-09-171h 23Debaser: A Film PodcastWeapons (2025) with Alex MegnaWill & Jared are joined by special guest Alex Megna to discuss the hotly anticipated horror film by the director of Barbarian that's taken the box office like a swarm of third-graders: Weapons. Is Weapons as good as the hype, or is it shooting blanks? What is Aunt Gladys' unexplained backstory? What inspired Zach Cregger to have the kids run like that and is it too disturbing? How much of the episode is the trio quickly running through the plot off the top of their heads? Does Will ever find out why Jared is mad at him? Listen t...
2025-09-031h 52Debaser: A Film PodcastDark City (1998)Will & Jared discuss the influential science fiction cult classic Dark City.How divided are the hosts on this film? Is this the best movie made by the director of The Crow? Who is acting circles around everyone else in this? What drug did Jared take that did a number on his head? Did we have to cut out almost twenty minutes of us ranting about how the federal and state governments are failing us? Listen to find out!Dark City is available to watch on the services listed here.Will's friend...
2025-08-061h 43Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)It's July and Debaser is continuing our Pride celebration with a 90s cult classic about traveling drag queens: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.How well has this 31 year old film about members of the LGBTQ community aged? Who exactly is Priscilla? Is the most problematic aspect of this movie the depiction of a cishet person? Can Jared cheer Will up by listing upcoming new films? Listen to find out!Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is available to watch on many streaming platforms, including Tubi, PlutoTV, Hoopla, Prime Video, and The Roku Channel.
2025-07-091h 56Debaser: A Film PodcastWill's Trip To Japan (2025)Will has returned from his vacation in Japan, so he and Jared catch up and discuss all the things he experienced, including Star Wars Celebration and Tokyo Disneyland!What celebrities did Will see at Celebration? What early screening did Will get to see before anyone else? Did Will get scammed? How unique was Tokyo Disneyland? What predictions did we make two weeks ago about The Last of Us Season 2 and the Canadian election? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: Sinners! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c...
2025-05-141h 42Debaser: A Film PodcastBlade (1998) Part TwoIn our second and final episode on Blade, Will & Jared are joined by special guests Alex and Nicole as they discuss the second half of the film, and then go on to multiple tangents!How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long can Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies without interruption? Do we think we're wrapping up half way through this episode? Did the "thing" happen yet? Did Jared cut that part? Listen to find out! You can find Alex on Instagram at moltenhotmegnaOur outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Ke...
2025-04-301h 24Debaser: A Film PodcastThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)Will & Jared begin a new mini-series delving into the comic book movies of the past, the very specific past, between 1995 and 2005. Years before the MCU or The Dark Knight. Back when comic book movies weren't exactly taken seriously, and certainly weren't the dominant topic of conversation in film and media.We begin with a foray into a oft-forgotten big budget spectacle that spawned multiple headlines due to clashes between its star and director. A film with such a troubled production that afterwards both of these men would retire from the industry. A premise too good to ignore...
2025-04-021h 30Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser's Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part TwoIn the conclusion to the Top Ten Films of 2024: Will, Jared, and Kourtney conclude their lists with the top five films they saw last year, as well as some special categories!What two well regarded movies did Jared actually hate? Did all three hosts pick the same movie for their number two spot? What surprise movie does Kourtney have as her number one? Listen to find out!Conner O'Malley's Rap World is available on YouTube for free.Our final top ten lists are posted below for reference!Will: Transformers One, Wicked...
2025-02-191h 43Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser's Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part OneIt's award season, and Debaser is here to give you their top TEN films from the past year! Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they each list their favorite movies they saw in 2024.What film did each of the hosts put in their top three? Is it illegal to pick two films for one spot? Does Will still hate camp? Did Emilia Perez make the cut?! Listen to find out!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on...
2025-02-051h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastNosferatu (2024)Will & Jared reconvene in their dark castle deep in eastern Europe to discuss the new gothic vampire tale from their beloved Robert Eggers, the recently released Nosferatu!What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? What hang up does Jared have with this film? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time, we will be discussing our top ten films of 2024.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling anywhere you find...
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Minding Her BusinessShe Will Conquer: Madison KeenerSend us a textIn this episode of Minding Her Business, we speak with an inspiring entrepreneur, Madison Keener, who turned personal tragedy and unexpected challenges into opportunities for growth. She shares the story behind launching the powerful "She Will Rise" conference, the risks she took to make it happen, and how she found strength after losing her father just weeks before the event.We also discuss navigating the aftermath of a devastating fire that disrupted her sugaring business, the lessons she’s learned as a business owner, and her advice for managing mental health th...
2024-12-1742 minDebaser: A Film PodcastIt Follows (2014)Note: This episode was recorded back on October 26th, 2024.Will & Jared sit down with special guest Alex Megna to discuss the 2014 horror film It Follows.Is the film a modern masterpiece or gimmicky trash? Are there unexplained plot holes or is it simply dream-like logic? Where do each of the hosts land on the movie and will they be able to respectfully disagree? What frightful encounter did Will experience as a young adult? Listen to find out!The intro and outro track is "Night Break" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under...
2024-11-131h 06Debaser: A Film PodcastRebel Ridge (2024)Will & Jared discuss a Netflix original that is already being hailed as one of the best films of the year: Rebel Ridge! The film follows a black veteran harassed by police in a small southern town, forcing him to bring down the corrupt officers that threaten him and those close to him.Is this modern take on Rambo: First Blood a thoughtful thriller or contemporary copaganda? Why is the internet so divided on the ending and where do Will and Jared stand on it? Who was originally cast as the lead in the film and then abruptly...
2024-09-251h 26Debaser: A Film PodcastLonglegs (2024)Will & Jared discuss what many are calling the scariest film of the year: Longlegs! Longlegs follows a gifted young FBI agent as she attempts to unravel satanic clues to stop a decades-long killing spree. Afterwards, Will also gives a quick review of Twisters in 4DX. Is the dark, eerie Longlegs a testament to serial killer thrillers of the 90s? Or is it a half-baked Silence of the Lambs wannabe? Does Nicolas Cage give a stellar performance as an unhinged killer, or is this another of his straight-to-video bargain bin flicks? Listen to find out!Longlegs...
2024-09-111h 25Debaser: A Film PodcastFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)Will and Jared ride eternal, shiny and chrome, while discussing the newest entry in the Mad Max franchise by director George Miller. Is Furiosa a box office bomb for a reason? Or is it destined to be a cult favorite like every Mad Max movie before it? What mysterious quote did Anya Taylor Joy give in response to the hardest part of filming this movie? Is George Miller one of our greatest film visionaries, or has he lost the sauce? Listen to find out! NEXT WEEK ON DEBASER: Monkey Man! Our outro track...
2024-06-191h 39Debaser: A Film PodcastRebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)After demands from the fans and a brief hiatus, Will & Jared have decided to cover the big budget Netflix original Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver. Does Zack Snyder's Seven Samurai in Space work everything out by the end of this second film? Or are we left half asleep and denied the dignity of a real ending in lieu of a cliffhanger for another sequel? (And another? And another?!). Did Will or Jared come away from this film with a newfound respect for director Zack Snyder? Are there some absolutely baffling scenes and plot points that J...
2024-06-051h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)Will & Jared, avid Godzilla and kaiju stans, are here to discuss the newest film in the Legendary MonterVerse franchise currently topping the box office: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!Does the film surpass Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Or is it simply a serviceable follow up to Godzilla vs Kong? Is the franchise in capable hands of returning director Adam Wingard? What disparaging nicknames does Jared have for the two new kaiju introduced in this film? Can Will and Jared ever correctly identify Gareth Evans and Gareth Edwards?! Listen to find out!Our outro...
2024-04-171h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Insider (1999) (solo)Jared is sick and Will is out of town for a convention, but it will take more than that to stop Debaser! In a rare solo episode, Jared discusses a film he recently viewed for the first time, Michael Mann's 1999 film The Insider. Could this big budget Disney biopic be the 1990s version of All The President's Men? Is this Al Pacino's best performance in a lifetime of great performances? Did tobacco company executives know that cigarettes are both addictive and unhealthy? Listen to find out!Our outro track for this episode is...
2024-03-2709 minDebaser: A Film PodcastTop Five Movies of 2023 Part TwoIn the conclusion to our Top Five of 2023, Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they list their top two films of the year and also give their honorable mentions and list movies they missed.Which movies will walk away as the Debaser favorites? Will a certain genre bring Jared and Will to blows? Which film went from number three to number TEN on Jared's list? What film in the lead for winning the Oscar for Best Picture was left off of ALL THREE lists? Listen to find out!You can view David Ehrlich's excellent top 25 films o...
2024-03-1349 minDebaser: A Film PodcastTop Five Movies of 2023 Part OneIt's award season time and Debaser is giving flowers to their favorite movies of 2023! Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they look back at a stacked year of films to discuss their top five movies of the year.Which film will be the hosts' favorite movie of the year? Which films will be snubbed? Did any of us even watch Nyad or Napoleon yet? What outrageous quote does Will repeat from Beau is Afraid? Listen to find out!The "Wii Shop" sketch Jared references is "Update Day" by Nirvana the Band and can be viewed here.
2024-03-0642 minDebaser: A Film PodcastPacific Rim (2013)We've made it to our anniversary episode. Debaser is officially one year old this week, and to celebrate, we are covering a beloved movie that both Will & Jared love dearly: The auteur directed, big budget, live-action, kaiju mecha film of their dreams: Pacific Rim!Does Pacific Rim live up to our memories, over a decade after release? Do we even acknowledge the sequel? Who would we each choose to replace Charlie Hunnam? Does Pacific Rim pass the Bechdel test? Does Will make a joke at the end of the show that puts the entire podcast in jeopardy...
2024-02-281h 11Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Wrestler (2008)With The Iron Claw completely snubbed by the Oscars, Will & Jared leap off the ropes into a wrestling movie that was actually embraced by the Academy: Darren Aronofsky's 2008 film The Wrestler. Was Mickey Rourke difficult to work with? Is Aronofsky a hack? Was the amazing deli counter scene improv? If Will & Jared were wrestlers, what would their intro music be? Listen to find out! Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@g...
2024-02-071h 06Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Iron Claw (2023)Fresh off it's Oscars snub, Will & Jared discuss the hit indie wrestling biopic The Iron Claw. The film follows the lives of the Von Erich brothers as they follow in their father's footsteps to become world famous wrestlers, at the expense of their mental and physical health. Did the film live up to Will's expectations? What is the full story behind some of the details not depicted on screen? Does Jared get to rattle on about wrestling knowledge he's picked up in the last year of becoming a wrestling fan? What is the bombshell Jared drops on...
2024-01-3057 minDebaser: A Film PodcastKillers of the Flower Moon (2023)Will & Jared discuss the latest true crime epic by director Martin Scorsese: Killers of the Flower Moon. The film examines a dark chapter of American history wherein numerous people of the indigenous Osage Nation were exploited and systematically murdered in a branching conspiracy which ends with many of the perpetrators never facing justice.Did Will notice the obvious director cameo? Can Jared be turned around on his reluctant appreciation of the film? Does Jared unabashedly love The Bear? Listen to find out!Our outro track for this episode is Acknowledge Yourself by Purrfect. Y...
2024-01-241h 05Debaser: A Film PodcastMichael Clayton (2007)How'd it go in there? Will & Jared finally cover a film that is both beloved and overlooked: Michael Clayton! This 2007 legal thriller, one of Jared's personal favorites, is written and directed by Tony Gilroy. You may know Tony Gilroy as the creator and lead writer of Andor, Rogue One, and The Bourne Identity franchise.Does Michael Clayton earn it's prestige? Did Tilda Swinton deserve the Academy Award she won for her role in the film? Did Will appreciate this throwback to 70s thrillers? Is Jared rapidly deteriorating from a cold during the episode? Listen to find out!
2024-01-1759 minDebaser: A Film PodcastGodzilla Minus One (2023)Will & Jared were finally able to treat themselves to one of the best reviewed movies of 2023 and a franchise close to both of their hearts: Godzilla Minus One!Not quite a reboot, remake, or prequel, this film works as an entry point for any newcomers to kaiju films while also being packed to the gills with references to other films in the franchise.Is Minus One another tally in the minus column for Godzilla films? Or did Will & Jared enjoy their time in post-war Japan? Can another good Godzilla film be made after Shin Godzilla...
2024-01-1051 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)The new Aquaman film is finally out, and Will, a huge Aquaman/Black Manta fan, can finally have his day. In fact, Will finally took the 4DX plunge for this particular movie and Jared cannot wait to hear if Will loved or hated it.Will & Jared get a little goofy to discuss Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the 4DX theater experience, and the end of the DCEU as we know it in today's episode. Did Jared overhype 4DX to Will? Is the final Snyderverse adjacent film a bust? Will Jason Momoa return as Aquaman? Listen to find...
2024-01-031h 00Debaser: A Film PodcastRebel Moon (2023)It's the end of the year and Netflix has decided to gift us a brand new, "original" and big budget sci-fi action film from director Zack Snyder: Rebel Moon!Will & Jared had completely different expectations going into this eagerly anticipated flick, and boy howdy do they come to the exact same verdict quick. Is Zack Snyder a hack? Can a film be considered original IP when all of its pieces are clearly cobbled together from other, better films? Is Will impressed or annoyed by the blatant Warhammer 40,000 copying by this movie? Listen to find out!O...
2023-12-271h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Holdovers (2023)As the holidays approach, Will & Jared get appropriately festive (and ornery?) with the recent Alexander Payne film The Holdovers! This 1970's cinema throwback stars Paul Giamatti as a grumpy boarding school teacher that's stuck supervising the several misfit holdovers at an all-boys school during Christmas break in New England. Do Paul Giamatti and the angriest schoolboy learn to get along? Did Will completely tune this movie out or was he receptive to a period-piece character study? Do the guys discuss Pacific Rim and Grand Theft Auto 6 for perhaps a bit too long? Listen to find out!
2023-12-201h 07Debaser: A Film PodcastTitane (2021)We are so back, and with a film we've been dying to cover. Will & Jared discuss the 2021 critical darling Titane! Titane is available to watch on Hulu and we do suggest checking out the film, especially if you're up for a bizarre film with incredible acting. Please be warned that this is an R rated body horror flick about a serial killer, grief, gender, and... Mechanophilia? This is certain to be a film that no one will believe exists when you corner them at a party and explain the entire plot to them. The band...
2023-12-141h 04Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Creator (2023)Will & Jared are back to tackle an original big budget sci-fi film written and directed by the director of Rogue One and 2014's Godzilla, The Creator!Is this project overly ambitious and ultimately unsatisfying? Is any original sci-fi film at this point enough to whet our appetite? Is Gareth Edwards a more successful Neill Blomkamp? Are Gareth Edwards and Gareth Evans two different people? Does Will even realize who John David Washington is? Listen to find out! Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling...
2023-12-061h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastGlory (1989)Will rejoins Jared this week as they discuss the 1989 Academy Award winning Civil War film Glory! Is the film an overly long, Oscar bait snooze fest? Does the central plot feel contrived and the climax unearned? Or is the film surprisingly faithful and moving? Does Will think World War 1 and The American Civil War were close together? Listen to find out!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on I...
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One Thing About UsWhat I learned in 23 years | Taylor’s Birthday EpisodeWe are talking this week all about Taylors 23 years. What she’s learned, her best memories, her 5 year plan, and more. Sam interviews and gets DEEP about regrets and future relationship plans. Will Taylor get engaged by 26? I guess we’ll see! Before that we talked about how much we hate airlines, Sam’s weekend in Dallas, the Golden Bachelor, and more. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and leave a 5 star rating, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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2023-11-221h 19Debaser: A Film PodcastOne Cut of the Dead (2017)Spooky Month continues with the indie surprise hit One Cut of the Dead! Is this Japanese zombie film a stumbling, amateurish mess? Or is there more than meets the eye in this zany, single-take comedy? Did Jared lead Will astray by recommending to cover this movie for the pod? Are Alex Jones and Richard Linklater friends? Do Jared and Will absolutely go to pieces after doing back to back impressions of Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born? Listen to find out!Our outro track for this episode is East 120 by Purrfect.You can listen...
2023-10-181h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastMartyrs (2008)A legendary film in the Debaser canon, Martyrs has preoccupied the hosts' since the show's inception. A French movie so extreme, we cannot even recommend most listeners watch the film themselves. Martyrs is not for the faint of heart, and is still one of the most chilling and shocking films Will and Jared have seen to this day. Our second entry in our October Horror Month continues with the long-awaited Martyrs! What was the fateful event that brought Will and Jared together to watch this film? Would Debaser even exist without this movie? Do Will and Jared...
2023-10-111h 34Debaser: A Film PodcastSuspiria (1977)It's finally October, and that means SPOOOKY SEASON! To kick off a month of horror, Will & Jared dance around a creepy German ballet academy to watch the 1970's Italian horror film Suspiria! Is the film still awe inspiring and creepy over 45 years later? Is the soundtrack an absolute banger? Did Will come to appreciate what Jared considers to be an essential horror film? Can either of the hosts pronounce "Giallo?" Is this a silly episode where both Will & Jared leaned a bit too much into bits and didn't actually talk about the film that much? Listen to...
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Taylor Swift TodayMore on tonight's game with the Jets and Kansas City. Will Taylor Swift be cheering on Travis Kelce?More on tonight's game with the Jets and Kansas City. Will Taylor Swift be cheering on Travis Kelce?Taylor Swift was spotted indulging in a girls' night out with her pals Blake Lively and Sophie Turner in New York City this Saturday.Just how much money does Travis make compared to Taylor?Kelce gained over 860,000 Instagram followers!Check ou the new facebook chat page here. Come join the community! It's small now and we need your help growing.Taylor Swift Today now has an official...
2023-10-0105 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAkira (1988)Will and Jared are taking a second stab at anime with the incredibly influential 80's animation classic AKIRA! Is the film still visually impressive thirty-five years later? Can Will and Jared parse the plot? Is it a coherent adaptation of the six volume manga? Will a live action remake ever come to fruition, and is it even worth it? All of these topics and more in this episode of Debaser.The outro track is Big Kirkland by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts....
2023-09-271h 17Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser Debrief: Warhammer 40kWill & Jared are taking a break from film for this episode to discuss a hobby very near and dear to Will's heart: The tabletop game Warhammer 40k. There are many facets of this franchise to explore, so Will guides Jared through an overview of the various editions that have released throughout the years and his history with the game. The duo also briefly discuss the various Warhammer video games, as well as their unfortunate new addiction to the mobile game Warhammer 40k: Tacticus. Next week, Debaser returns to film with the classic samurai film Yojimbo!O...
2023-08-231h 06Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser DetourFolks, you may have heard that there's a strike on! In light of the recent dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Debaser is taking a detour from our usual coverage as a show of solidarity. Jared gets out his soapbox and delivers what he hopes is an informative and simple overview of labor unions and the striking labor organizations' efforts to secure agreements with the major studios that run Hollywood. Then, Will & Jared discuss what the pivot means for the show and the future topics they'll be covering. Will also debriefs on his time working at the very po...
2023-08-161h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)Indy returns to exploit, er, pillage, or uh, exhume the Temple of Doom!Will & Jared do their best to discuss the much derided sequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but can they stay on topic? Is the film as bad as it's reputation suggests? Is the new love interest a shallow and offensive female character that was even criticized by the actress that portrayed her? Is there dark subtext behind this film's meaner aspects due to two of the creators going through break-ups? All these questions and more answered in this episode!Beginning...
2023-08-091h 03Debaser: A Film PodcastHell or High Water (2016)As Financial Crisis Month comes to a close, Will & Jared go out with a bang by examining the 2016 film Hell or High Water. A personal favorite of the hosts, this film follows two brothers travelling across Texas robbing branches of the same bank that is days away from repossessing their childhood home, along with any chance of pulling their family out of poverty.Is the film a poignant take on working class resentment towards big banks post 2008 Financial Crisis? Is this film perhaps the greatest example of a contemporary western? Is writer Taylor Sheridan actually a cowboy...
2023-07-261h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastArizona (2018)In the penultimate episode of Financial Crisis Month, Will & Jared head to the dry heat hell on Earth that is Arizona. In this 2018 film directed by Jonathan Watson, Danny McBride stars as a suburban psychopath on an ill-conceived quest for vengeance that ensnares a struggling Real Estate agent, played by Rosemarie DeWitt. Does the film deftly maneuver between comedy and thrills, or do the jokes undercut the tension? Is Danny McBride capable as an imposing threat in a Hitchcockian thriller? Will True Detective Season Four be worth the wait? All this and more in today's episode! Our...
2023-07-191h 04Debaser: A Film Podcast99 Homes (2014)Will & Jared tackle a more personal and moralistic film for the second entry in Financial Crisis Month: 99 Homes. Michael Shannon, Andrew Garfield, and Laura Dern star in a drama depicting the personal toll the Financial Crisis took on the working class people that lost their homes. Does Garfield have the range to play a Floridian construction worker? Is Michael Shannon convincingly evil? How accurate is the eviction process as shown in the film? Will Jared's specific knowledge of the Orange County Clerk of Courts come into play? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of...
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Forte Catholic344: Goodbyes & Diocesan Priesthood w/ Fr. Will RooneyFr. Will Rooney rejoins Taylor in the studio to discuss his new assignment as a first time pastor. Fr. Will has been the associate pastor at Taylor's parish for a year. They talk about his going away party that was thrown for him by the pastor that was really special. It was an evening where everyone was invited to share how Fr. Will had been a father to them during his time at the parish.
Taylor shares how Fr. Will has both been a father & a brother to him & Fr. Will shares some of his favorite moments...
2023-06-281h 08Forte Catholic344: Goodbyes & Diocesan Priesthood w/ Fr. Will RooneyFr. Will Rooney rejoins Taylor in the studio to discuss his new assignment as a first time pastor. Fr. Will has been the associate pastor at Taylor's parish for a year. They talk about his going away party that was thrown for him by the pastor that was really special. It was an evening where everyone was invited to share how Fr. Will had been a father to them during his time at the parish.
Taylor shares how Fr. Will has both been a father & a brother to him & Fr. Will shares some of his favorite moments...
2023-06-281h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastFirst Reformed (2017)Will & Jared ponder who can know the mind of God with Paul Schrader's critical darling First Reformed. Did Jared surprise Will with how dark and relevant this movie is? Is Paul Schrader some kind of sicko? What is even happening in the ending of the film? Will God forgive us for podcasting? All will be revealed in this podcast!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on...
2023-05-241h 14Debaser: A Film PodcastBeau Is Afraid (2023)Folks, Jared & Will settle in with their anxieties while discussing Ari Aster's latest and most divisive film Beau Is Afraid. Is it equal parts repulsive and alluring? Does it stand up to Ari's previous horror films? Is it a comedy, horror, or something else entirely? Will this movie be in theaters by the time you even hear this episode? Tune in to find out! Next week, a return to older movies when the pair discuss Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email t...
2023-05-101h 39Debaser: A Film PodcastDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)Will and Jared discuss the recent surprise hit D&D flick! Will, an experienced Dungeon Master, and Jared, an experienced Icewind Dale/Baulder's Gate player, break down the plot of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and get into their thoughts on its successes and failures. Is a new D&D movie a good idea in 2023? Will copying the Marvel formula work for a non-superhero film? Can a movie both be sincere and crack wise every few minutes? Is the era of the comedy adventure film finally back? All of this and more answered in this episode! Royalty F...
2023-04-191h 28Debaser: A Film PodcastChappie (2015)Will and Jared turn their focus to the derided 2015 film Chappie. Is it more than just a meme? Can Neill Blomkamp still make a good movie? Does Die Antwoord single-handedly ruin this film? Will Chappie be the breaking point for Will and Jared? Answers await in this episode!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
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Forte Catholic333: The Mass, Pastoral Care & Slippery Slopes w/Fr. Will RooneyTaylor's associate pastor joins the show to chat about Mass, taking care of the flock and being tired of dumb arguments
Taylor has known Fr. Will since his early seminary days and he is now the associate pastor at his parish. Fr. Will comes in studio to chat about the Mass & Pastoral Care. Particularly how to make changes to the Mass over time in a way where the people in the pews won't revolt. Taylor has some compliments and some challenges for the young priest on that front. Some lively conversation and hilarity ensues.
They...
2023-03-291h 08Forte Catholic333: The Mass, Pastoral Care & Slippery Slopes w/Fr. Will RooneyTaylor's associate pastor joins the show to chat about Mass, taking care of the flock and being tired of dumb arguments
Taylor has known Fr. Will since his early seminary days and he is now the associate pastor at his parish. Fr. Will comes in studio to chat about the Mass & Pastoral Care. Particularly how to make changes to the Mass over time in a way where the people in the pews won't revolt. Taylor has some compliments and some challenges for the young priest on that front. Some lively conversation and hilarity ensues.
They...
2023-03-291h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastM3gan (2022)Meegan! Will and Jared discuss the recent PG-13 horror hit M3gan! Is M3gan eating Chucky's lunch? Is it a worthwhile film? Does Will like any humor with his horror? Will the guys ever stop gushing about Pacific Rim? All this and more, including a rundown of Beast (2022) on this episode. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
2023-03-2953 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAvatar: The Way of Water (2022) and The Menu (2022)In this jam packed episode, Will and Jared discuss Avatar: The Way of Water and later the divisive thriller The Menu. Jared gives the hard sell on 4DX, Will gets into being a parent, the boys fight over The Menu, and Will talks Jared into seeing Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.Stay turned after the show for a bonus twenty minute (!) chat about video games, if you're into that sorta thing.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.com...
2023-03-152h 32Debaser: A Film PodcastHEAT (1995)In this inaugural episode, hosts Will and Jared discuss the 1995 venerated classic crime thriller Heat. Does Jared have too much fondness for this movie? Did Will even like it? Can the boys stay on topic for more than twenty minutes?You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
2023-02-271h 28
Forte Catholic315: Getting Fired, Catholic Heroes & Christmas Music w/Will Hickl & Chris BartlettChris Bartlett is our guest cohost and he talks with Taylor about an event they both get fired from lol. Chris also brings a new game where he gives Taylor marvel heroes and asks how they would use their talents to benefit the Church. It's a blast!
Will Hickl joins the show to share about his Catholic record label Novum Records and to share some of their Christmas album. As this is our Thanksgiving episode, we know many people start decorating for Christmas sometime this week, including listening to Christmas music so we have a great selection...
2022-11-231h 09Forte Catholic315: Getting Fired, Catholic Heroes & Christmas Music w/Will Hickl & Chris BartlettChris Bartlett is our guest cohost and he talks with Taylor about an event they both get fired from lol. Chris also brings a new game where he gives Taylor marvel heroes and asks how they would use their talents to benefit the Church. It's a blast!
Will Hickl joins the show to share about his Catholic record label Novum Records and to share some of their Christmas album. As this is our Thanksgiving episode, we know many people start decorating for Christmas sometime this week, including listening to Christmas music so we have a great selection...
2022-11-231h 09
The Dagger BasketballWho Will Make It To The Conference Finals?What an amazing first couple of games we had in Round Two of the NBA Playoffs this past week in each of the four series. To help us cover the games we decided to bring in some reinforcements, Deon's brother Tristan Lord and Papa Franklin will join us and bring a fresh perspective on how they believe the playoffs have been going and where they will go from now. Will the Miami Heat Sweep the Philadelphia 76ers? Will Luka pull off some magic to turn this series around? Who will come out on top between Celtics and Bucks? And...
2022-05-061h 49The Dagger BasketballTaylor Call's Conspiracy ScaleJoin the crew as they dive into the deepest and craziest conspiracies that lurk behind the scenes in the NBA. Taylor's brother, Daniel Call, will join us in this adventure as he will bring an additional perspective to this topic.
2021-09-091h 36
Forte Catholic137: Taylor was quiet!?!? & Shaun McAfee Returns at Long LastAt long last, our Italian cohost Shaun McAfee returns! He and Taylor catch up on everything that's happened since they last spoke, including Taylor's recent retreat WHERE HE WAS SILENT! WHAT!?!?!
The guys talk about the importance of silence, breaking out of our normal routines, intercessory prayer, selfishness, our gifts...as well as Canadian football(you know, the important things).
Tune in for a conversation about the spiritual life, a good laugh or seven & because it will make you feel better about yourself.
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2019-05-2954 minForte Catholic137: Taylor was quiet!?!? & Shaun McAfee Returns at Long LastAt long last, our Italian cohost Shaun McAfee returns! He and Taylor catch up on everything that's happened since they last spoke, including Taylor's recent retreat WHERE HE WAS SILENT! WHAT!?!?!
The guys talk about the importance of silence, breaking out of our normal routines, intercessory prayer, selfishness, our gifts...as well as Canadian football(you know, the important things).
Tune in for a conversation about the spiritual life, a good laugh or seven & because it will make you feel better about yourself.
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2019-05-2954 minForte Catholic124: Taylor's Academy Awards & Dale Ahlquist Introduces us to G.K. ChestertonIn the wake of the 91st Academy Awards, Taylor wanted to give out his own awards. Shaun McAfee co-hosts and the guys talk movies & the Forte Five segment is back as Taylor counts down his favorite movies of the year. Then it gets really interesting as we make up new categories for Scripture to receive some of the awards.
Our guest this week is acclaimed G.K. Chesterton mind, Dale Ahlquist. We get to know Chesterton, his conversion story and how he has helped others do the same. How is Chesterton the "prince of paradox" and the "...
2019-02-2754 minForte Catholic124: Taylor's Academy Awards & Dale Ahlquist Introduces us to G.K. ChestertonIn the wake of the 91st Academy Awards, Taylor wanted to give out his own awards. Shaun McAfee co-hosts and the guys talk movies & the Forte Five segment is back as Taylor counts down his favorite movies of the year. Then it gets really interesting as we make up new categories for Scripture to receive some of the awards.
Our guest this week is acclaimed G.K. Chesterton mind, Dale Ahlquist. We get to know Chesterton, his conversion story and how he has helped others do the same. How is Chesterton the "prince of paradox" and the "...
2019-02-2754 minForte Catholic118: Taylor forgot to pray for you but Mary Bielski is authenticAllison Sullivan co-hosts as we talk about intercessory prayer...and how bad Taylor is at it. Allison essentially preaches up a storm and looks at him with scorn so he will be better.
In the second segment, we're joined by Mary Bielski. She travels the nation to speak and has run into Taylor a few times. She leads the convo on authenticity.
In the final segment, everyone's favorite character on the show, Rocco, joins us to talk about his Eagles losing and the importance of finding healing in order to move forward in the spiritual...
2019-01-1754 minForte Catholic118: Taylor forgot to pray for you but Mary Bielski is authenticAllison Sullivan co-hosts as we talk about intercessory prayer...and how bad Taylor is at it. Allison essentially preaches up a storm and looks at him with scorn so he will be better.
In the second segment, we're joined by Mary Bielski. She travels the nation to speak and has run into Taylor a few times. She leads the convo on authenticity.
In the final segment, everyone's favorite character on the show, Rocco, joins us to talk about his Eagles losing and the importance of finding healing in order to move forward in the spiritual...
2019-01-1754 minForte CatholicEpisode 90: Rich Curran on making parishes come to life & Taylor's trip to DetroitProducer Sam is back and the intro to this show will blow your mind!!!!
Taylor is back from Detroit and boy does he have some stories! From an "interesting" first Mass to hiking in the city to his name being changed, there's a story for everyone.
In the second segment, we're joined by Rich Curran of Parish Success Group to talk about the essentials for making your parish as alive and vibrant as it was intended to be.
In the final segment, I talk about seeing Canada and my response to everyone's favorite...
2018-07-0554 minForte CatholicEpisode 90: Rich Curran on making parishes come to life & Taylor's trip to DetroitProducer Sam is back and the intro to this show will blow your mind!!!!
Taylor is back from Detroit and boy does he have some stories! From an "interesting" first Mass to hiking in the city to his name being changed, there's a story for everyone.
In the second segment, we're joined by Rich Curran of Parish Success Group to talk about the essentials for making your parish as alive and vibrant as it was intended to be.
In the final segment, I talk about seeing Canada and my response to everyone's favorite...
2018-07-0554 min
Kids Musical Discovery PodcastLet it Snow
Hi this is Will Taylor with the Kids Musical discovery podcast. Karen & I have created some wonderful ad- free holiday music for your kids to enjoy! Ancient classics & modern standards of the Holiday season paired with a few fun facts and a story or two about the songs.
Here’s "Let It Snow"
You've been listening to Karen Mal & Will Taylor performing "Let It Snow" from the album "Austin for Christmas"
“if you like our work, you can support us by buying this music @ amandolinchristmas.com, on all popular digital outlets, or, if you...
2017-12-1800 minForte CatholicEpisode 41: Summer Camp, Taylor Swift & A Packed StudioWe had a Forte Catholic record 9 people in studio for the recording of this episode!
Last month, Ablaze Ministries took Junior High students to camp. Here, I interview 3 campers, two of their parents and a high school counselor on the impact camp and youth ministry have had on their lives from each of their unique perspectives.
I also pit the youth vs. the parents in an epic trivia game called "Taylor Swift or Lamentations"(DownloadYouthMinistry.com) where I read a line and they have to guess who said it. Hilarity ensued.
If you...
2017-07-2652 minForte CatholicEpisode 41: Summer Camp, Taylor Swift & A Packed StudioWe had a Forte Catholic record 9 people in studio for the recording of this episode!
Last month, Ablaze Ministries took Junior High students to camp. Here, I interview 3 campers, two of their parents and a high school counselor on the impact camp and youth ministry have had on their lives from each of their unique perspectives.
I also pit the youth vs. the parents in an epic trivia game called "Taylor Swift or Lamentations"(DownloadYouthMinistry.com) where I read a line and they have to guess who said it. Hilarity ensued.
If you...
2017-07-2652 min
Days in the Life of Will Taylor & Strings AttachedAnatomy of a Concert Series Part 3 - How to Promote a ConcertClick here for Strings on Grass Info: http://www.stringsattachedmusic.net/strings-on-grass-sunset-series-welcome
3 Free Songs Here: http://stringsattachedmusic.net
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Will Taylor & Strings Attached
Taking Strings Out of the Elevator Since 1999
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2015-01-2000 minDays in the Life of Will Taylor & Strings AttachedAnatomy of a Concert Series Part 2 - How to promote and eventWatch Will Taylor promote and organize a concert series in Austin Texas.
3 Free Songs Here: http://stringsattachedmusic.net
Subscribe to the Podcast here:
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Youtube Playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCAywRAXzefejF0ZlMSP1upXMIUCQG6lq
Explore more about Strings Attached here:
=======================================
Will Taylor & Strings Attached
Taking Strings Out of the Elevator Since 1999
http://stringsattachedmusic.net
Upcoming Shows: http://stringsattached.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stringattached
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stringsattached
Blog: http://stringsattached.o...
2015-01-1900 minDays in the Life of Will Taylor & Strings AttachedAnatomy of a Concert Series Part 1 - How to promote a concertWatch Will Taylor promote and organize a concert series in Austin Texas.
3 Free Songs Here: http://stringsattachedmusic.net
Subscribe to the Podcast here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/days-in-life-will-taylor-strings/id557600226?mt=2
Youtube Playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCAywRAXzefejF0ZlMSP1upXMIUCQG6lq
Explore more about Strings Attached here:
=======================================
Will Taylor & Strings Attached
Taking Strings Out of the Elevator Since 1999
http://stringsattachedmusic.net
Upcoming Shows: http://stringsattached.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stringattached
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stringsattached
Blog: http://stringsattached.o...
2015-01-1900 minDays in the Life of Will Taylor & Strings AttachedWill Taylor chats with Stephen Zirkel & Tony Rogers about the Dark Side of the Moon and more
2014-10-3000 min
A Mandolin Christmas PodcastAbout A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings & 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.
A Mandolin Christmas
Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin, TX,
Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a
112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in
August. Even the cat was sweating. The couple had collaborated on
many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin
Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word. It's a dance
between two partners: the mandolin and the clas...
2012-12-0300 minDays in the Life of Will Taylor & Strings AttachedEP 9 An emotional email, meditation, and improvised violin piece by Will Taylor
2012-09-2200 minDays in the Life of Will Taylor & Strings AttachedEP8 Days in the Life of Will Taylor and Strings Attached
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2012-09-0100 min
Music for the Holidays from Strings AttachedHark the Herald
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music...so in this new world of the "free music, want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?
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"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a ...
2011-12-2500 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedWhat Child Is This
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
Read about, listen to and support our music below. You listened to it free, but it wasn't free to make this music. Want to help out, do your part to support our continued creation of great acoustic music?
"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol whose lyrics were written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. At the time of composing the carol, Dix worked as an insurance company manager and had been struck by a severe illness. While recovering, he underwent a sp...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedAway in a Manger / Silent Night from Mandolin Christmas
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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"Away in a Manger" is a Christmas car...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedWe Three Kings
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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"We Three Kings", also known as "
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedO Christmas Tree
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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"O Tannenbaum" (German: [oː ˈtanənbaʊm]; "O fir t...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedIt Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" (1849) – some...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedLo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (lit., "A ros...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedJoy to the World from Karen Mal and Will Taylor
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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"Joy to the World" is a po...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedIn the Bleak Midwinter
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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"In the Bleak Midwinter" is a Chri...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedO Come O Come Emmanuel/I Saw Three Ships
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is a C...
2011-12-2400 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedA Coventry Carol Lullaby
Christmas and Holiday Music from Karen Mal & Will Taylor
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The "Coventry Carol" is an English Chr...
2011-12-2200 minMusic for the Holidays from Strings AttachedAbout A Mandolin ChristmasA jazz musician, a folk artist, 20 fingers pulling 14 strings and 19 ancient melodies that time has polished.
A Mandolin Christmas
Deep in the throes of the hottest summer on record in Austin, TX, Karen Mal and Will Taylor decided to make a Christmas album. It was a 112-degree "Silent Night" in their un-airconditioned recording studio in August. Even the cat was sweating. The couple had collaborated on many musical projects; his, hers, and their ensemble's, but a "Mandolin Christmas" is purely a duet in every sense of the word.
It's a dance between two partners: th...
2011-12-2000 min