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Jayde Powell joins Erika this week to look at Donny Dunn’s complicated relationships in the hit Netflix series Netflix Erika is joined by entrepreneur and creative Jayde Powell to talk about the show topping the Netflix charts, Baby Reindeer, which tells the true-life story of Richard Gadd—playing himself as Donny Dunn—and his stalker, Martha. They
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Jo and Mal discuss some of their favorite fandom throuples! MGM Studios To celebrate the hot-and-heavy sports thriller Challengers, Jo and Mal are here to discuss some of their favorite fandom throuples (09:36). From X-Men to LOTR, they talk about the ins and outs and ups and downs of fiction’s best polyamorous players. Hosts: Mallory
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Plus, Matt and Lucas update their predictions for the Skydance vs. Apollo deal Photo by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Matt is joined by Lucas Shaw to discuss the ousting of Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish, why it happened now, and whether it affects a potential deal moving forward. They then update their predictions in the Skydance vs.
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Madi talks about her beautiful album ‘Weird Faith,’ the importance of Bikini Kill on her artistic journey, daddy’s girls, saying yes to life, and revenge fantasies Muriel Margaret Singer-songwriter Madi Diaz comes by the pod to talk about her beautiful album Weird Faith, the importance of Bikini Kill on her artistic journey, daddy’s girls, saying
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Our dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ continues with “Figaro” Photo by Ross Gilmore/Redferns Our dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib’s Madvillainy continues with “Figaro”—a track that finds both artists in prime form. S12 merch is available for a limited time here. Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Host/Writer/EP: Cole CuchnaCo-writer: Camden OstranderAdditional
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The 1987 action flick starring Arnold Schwarzenegger TriStar Pictures The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt don’t want to be the only assholes in heaven after rewatching the 1987 action sci-fi film The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, and María Conchita Alonso. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher /
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Nora and Nathan answer a bunch of listener questions about whether their opinion has changed on any songs and what they want to hear next from Taylor Photo by Ashok Kumar/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management The Tortured Podcasters Department meets again, this time to open up the mailbag! Nora and Nathan answer a bunch
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Plus, Jodi and Chelsea go through some of the internet’s obsessions this week—in addition to their own Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Jodi and Chelsea first talk about the most pressing obsession of the week, which is—of course—Taylor Swift’s new double album, The Tortured Poet’s Department (2:15), and Chelsea tries her best to say something
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Plus, Justin Kuritzkes joins to talk about writing the script, the power dynamics among the characters, and more! MGM Sean and Amanda gather to discuss the 2024 film perfectly situated at the center of their respective tastes: Challengers. They discuss the thrilling trio of actors at its center, underrated director Luca Guadagnino, its pulsing score,
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It’s already one of the most infamous set pieces of the year. It also uses a wildly era-inappropriate song. What gives? Getty Images/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Ringer illustration Challengers is a movie obsessed with making sure you understand its chronology. Throughout its 131 minutes, Luca Guadagnino’s new ténnage à trois flick deploys a barrage of scene-resetting phrases like “THIRTEEN
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The screenwriter, playwright, and film director joins Matt and Peter Hamby to discuss the latest in Hollywood Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage In a special live episode, Matt and Puck colleague Peter Hamby are joined by screenwriter, playwright, and film director Aaron Sorkin to discuss the current state of Hollywood, the impact of AI on writers,
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The real main character in Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ isn’t an ex, but Swift herself. How she’s chosen to narrate her own life, and what she’s chosen to reveal through her music, is telling. Getty Images/Ringer illustration Long before anyone heard a note, Taylor Swift’s new album caused controversy among the grammarians.
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Erika is joined by Steven Othello to go through the history of Drake’s frenemies Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images In light of the months-long extended beef between Drake and what seems to be nearly every rapper he’s ever worked with, Erika is joined by Steven Othello to go through the history of Drake’s frenemies. Host:
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