One Day Closer to Dead
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsHosts Jason Bailey and Dave Beaudrie talk all things pop culture, international affairs, pro-wrestling and anything else that comes to mind in a no-holds-barred environment between two dudes too old for this crap...
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Episodes
Episode 242: Online Bullying
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBDave and Jason tackle how bullying has (d)evolved in the Internet Age and the differences in generational awareness in dealing with it. They then talk the original Star Wars. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 241: A.I. and O.J.
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 215 MBA.I. gives a review of "One Day Closer to Dead," Dave and Jason answer an email about the complicated legacy of O.J. Simpson, Film School examines "American Graffiti" and our heroes examine the recent triumphs and screw-ups of Triple-H and Tony Khan. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 240: "Jason Solo"
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBJason has to go it alone as he talks about feedback regarding funerals/memorials before breaking down "The Fugitive" for Film School and then finishing up by asking: "Where was Stone Cold?" Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 239: AI Profiling and Porn
April 04, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBDave and Jason both go to the movies, discuss the latest AI controversies involving both profiling and pornography and then have a discussion about WrestleMania. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 238: Wedding Under Siege!
March 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBDave and Jason recap Jason's trip to Los Angeles for Dave's wedding (and they share plenty of stories) before transitioning into a deep dive of the film "Under Siege." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 237: Wedding Week!
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBDave and Jason discuss Dave's upcoming wedding before pivoting to one of Jason's patented Old Man Rants regarding self-checkout. They then bring "The Karate Kid" to Film School before finishing up with some Wrestling YouTube recommendations. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 236: We Are Not the Good Guys
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 194 MBDave and Jason talk about US complicity in the violence in the Gaza Strip and around the world and how we as a society have really become the villains of our own story. They then do a Film School Deep Dive on 1976's "Rocky" and answer another Wrestling Question of the Week. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 235: Not-So-Super Tuesday
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBDave and Jason discuss the predictably awful Presidential Primary results and what it means for the rest of the year and beyond. They then pivot to a film class on "The Hunt for Red October" before answering a call-in question from one of their biggest fans... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 234: Surge Pricing Bull$*#!
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBDave and Jason rage against multiple corporations trying to switch over to a "surge pricing" model for restaurants, movie theaters, etc before talking about John McTiernan's seminal 1988 classic "Die Hard." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 233: Corporate War on Creativity
February 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 185 MBDave and Jason discuss the recent trend of companies claiming the intellectual property rights of creators who use their platforms and how this could become a disturbing new normal. Film School then examines 1987's "Predator." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 232: Superbowl Shootings and Biden's Aging Brain
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBDave and Jason discuss the known details of the tragic mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri at the Superbowl Celebration before discussing the honest and dishonest discourse surrounding Joe Biden and his mental acuity in his advanced years. They then talk "Lethal Weapon" and give their long-awaited thoughts on The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Wrestlemania XL. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 231: All Heroes Die
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBDave and Jason discuss how getting older means saying goodbye to more and more of the people you grew up admiring before pivoting to a Film School dissection of Richard Donner's "The Goonies". They then finish up by speculating what will become of wrestling's archival history in the wake of the Vince McMahon scandal and the age of Digital Deletion. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 230: VINCE
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBDave and Jason address the horrific lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE before going into a deep-dive analysis of Richard Donner's "Superman: The Movie." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 229: YOU'RE FIRED!- A 2024 Economy
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBDave and Jason talk about the mass layoffs largely flying under the radar in the U.S. and the factors pushing more job loss in the year(s) to come. They then pivot to a deep-dive on "Starship Troopers" and the legacy of director Paul Verhoeven. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 228: Gen-X Aged Out
January 18, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBDave and Jason use the recent NFL/Peacock streaming controversy to launch a conversation about how Generation X is watching its pop culture history getting gated, monetized and manipulated in the "Streaming Age." They then break down the cultural impact of Paul Verhoeven's "Total Recall." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 227: Boeing is a Disgrace
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBDave and Jason talk about Boeing's quality control problems in recent years that resulted in hundreds of deaths and next to zero ramifications for the company. They then open up "Film School" with a dissection of 1987's "Robocop" before laughing about the absurd Twitter War between Tony Khan, Jinder Mahal, USA Network, Eric Bischoff and Dave Meltzer. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 226: Public Domain
January 04, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBDave and Jason talk about the "Steamboat Willie" version of Mickey Mouse FINALLY entering public domain after decades of delay as well as the value of the public domain as a whole. They then talk about director Paul Verhoeven's influence on pop culture before examining the recent appearances and controversies of the Rock and Chris Jericho. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 225: Star Wars and Wrestling with a Guest
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBDave and Jason end 2023 talking some favorite subjects with the one and only Mighty Joebacca. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 224: Old Friends Talking
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBDave and Jason answer some listener feedback before deviating from the usual format to just shoot the sh!t about whatever comes to mind. Come join our little holiday chat... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 223: Trump's Return
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBDave and Jason talk more about loneliness in the holiday season before pivoting to Trump vs Biden II and how the world has changed since the first time around. They then talk about the many management failures of Tony Kahn with AEW. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 222: Feeling Alone in the Age of "Remote Everything"
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBDave and Jason tackle the increasing rates of loneliness, depression and suicide in a time where everything is going online/remote. They then examine the recent documentaries on two pop-culture/cinema icons and debate the latest in a long series of gaffes by Ric Flair. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 221: Medical Insurance is a Scam
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBDave and Jason discuss recent scandals in the medical insurance industry and its use of AI to deny claims before debating the ethical responsibilities of historical films like "Napolean." They then finish up with the shocking return of CM Punk to WWE for the first time since 2014. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 220: Smart People Are Morons
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this holiday episode, Dave and Jason talk about the idiocy of Elon Musk, the drama at OpenAI, the rage directed at Warner Bros-Discovery and the cocaine problems of the NWA. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 219: The (Brain) Fog of War
November 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBDave and Jason give an update on both the SAG-AFTRA/AI and the Apple/Jon Stewart/China situations before switching to the brain fog, anxiety and depression that has become much more prevalent Post-2020 and their effect on overall society. They also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) film scores/composers. Wait, what were we talking about again? Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 218: A Potpourri of Sh**...
November 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDave and Jason tackle the end of the Hollywood Strike, read the tea leaves on this week's elections, discuss the latest in the Israel/Gaza Strip controversy and debate NJPW asking fans to leave its wrestlers alone... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 217: Police State
November 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBDave and Jason discuss law enforcement's legal ability/right to take anyone's property without any charges or evidence justifying it and how a Supreme Court case may (slightly) affect that in the future. They then talk about YouTube videos, the power of nostalgia and abandoned shopping malls... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 216: The Problem with Apple...
October 26, 2023 23:38 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBDave and Jason tackle the recent conflict between Apple and Jon Stewart before talking about how pop culture characters and media influenced them as children during trying times of life. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 215: "I QUIT!"
October 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBDave and Jason talk feedback from the Israel episode before transitioning to stories of them quitting awful jobs in the past. They then look at the new "Frasier" revival and the legacy of the show and character. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 214: Israel
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDave and Jason discuss the recent war crimes in the Middle East before pivoting to a retrospective on the films "Escape from New York/LA." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 213: Shooting the Sh!t
October 06, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBDave and Jason break from the usual format to talk about the economic fallout in America before pivoting to a general conversation about recent movies and the state of cinema. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 212: Our "Blood from Stone" Economy
September 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBDave and Jason discuss the dangers of the current shaky financial system and how it's affected society at large before pivoting to Hollywood's fascination with remakes, reboots and sequels. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 211: Who Watches the Watchmen?
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBDave and Jason discuss the JFK assassination and the "Watchmen" film adaptation. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 210: Danny Masterson, CM Punk and Creative Outrage
September 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBDave and Jason talk about Hollywood (wrongly) jumping to Danny Masterson's defense in a rape case, Tony Khan (rightly or wrongly) firing CM Punk from AEW and the concept of politics (rightly or wrongly) in art and entertainment. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 209: Living in a Simulation?
September 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBDave and Jason debate the merits of "Simulation Theory" before pivoting to a tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 208: Everybody Dies
August 31, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBDave and Jason talk about the tragic death of 36-year-old wrestler Bray Wyatt and what it says about the COVID resurgence largely being ignored. They then look at the lives and careers of the recently deceased Arlene "Harley Quinn" Sorkin and the legendary Terry Funk. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 207: Dying for Belief
August 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBDave and Jason discuss the California Hurriquake and the Republican debate before shifting to the senseless murder of a shop owner over a Pride flag. They then discuss the return of physical media and the career of Jim Ross. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 206: FREE SPEECH ASSAULTED
August 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDave and Jason tackle the complete lack of 1st Amendment protections in Kansas and the corruption rotting a small town, the weaponization of nostalgia in American culture and the wrestling legend that is Kurt Angle. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 205: Accountability and Immortality
August 11, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBDave and Jason discuss the possibility of medical breakthroughs granting immortality and what that actually looks like, the lack of accountability from the rich and powerful in society and the infamous Bash at the Beach 2000 debacle in WCW. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 204: Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy...
August 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDave and Jason try to be more optimistic this week as they discuss the recent discovery of a "bio-meth lab" in California, the latest UFO news in Washington and the pop-culture comfort food they recommend for rough days. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 203: Labor Uprising
July 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBDave and Jason tackle the multiple labor strikes both happening and being threatened, including the UPS strike that appears to be averted. They then pivot to the complicated legacy of Tom Cruise, because why not? Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 202: Fighting The Message
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBJohn Collins joins the podcast this week to give his thoughts on artificial intelligence, growing up in and escaping a cult and how those brainwashing techniques used by cults apply to today's political landscape. Then, our Heroic Trio discuss Disney and its recent creative and financial woes. Learn more about John/support his cause here: https://www.patreon.com/branham Website: https://william-branham.org Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160946 Podcast: https://w...
Episode 201: Back to the Futurism...
July 13, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn the eve of a massive labor strike, Dave and Jason discuss the latest "breakthroughs" in A.I., the disruptive societal effects moving forward and the glaring questions that even the experts don't know. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 200: EPISODE 200...!?!?!
July 07, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 92.1 MBThis evening, One Day Closer to Dead releases its 200th episode. Grab a bottle and your most colorful friends. We would be honored if you would join us... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 199: Mercenaries and Gladiators
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBDave and Jason detail the situation in Russia between Putin and the Wagner Group before pivoting to dueling documentaries on "American Gladiators." Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 198: The Devil's Advocate
June 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBJason defends the Unabomber (sort of,) Dave and Jason discuss "The Flash" and the problems with Ezra Miller and then Jason reveals a Father's Day surprise for his son... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 197: Child Employees in America
June 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBJason and a Special Guest Host tackle the resurgence of legalized child labor in the United States before pivoting to a look at the short-lived career but longstanding legacy of pro-wrestler Magnum T.A. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 196: Aliens, A.I. and Alien A.I.!
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBJason and the Mighty Joebacca discuss the evidence for both alien technology and alien lifeforms on Earth, how researchers made a sociopathic A.I. for kicks, the fan-service of "Picard" and the death of the Iron Sheik. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 195: COVID Hits Home
June 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBJason flies solo for the first time in "Dead" History and talks about Cotton Candy, life experiences and The Princess Bride. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 194: They Live. We Sleep. Supreme Court.
May 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDave and Jason tackle the recent corruption scandals uncovered in the Supreme Court, do a retrospective on the classic "They Live" and then examine the life and legacy of the recently passed "Superstar" Billy Graham. Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed
Episode 193: The Pro-Wrestling of Politics
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBDave and Jason give an update on the WGA vs A.I. before pivoting to the real reason traditional media can't cover Trump effectively: he's a pro-wrestling heel. Joebacca ranks Star Wars and much fun is had... Please help Ed Gometz and his family battle leukemia at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-ed