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The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular, Episode 51: Star Wars Scores: The Final Chapter
January 05, 2020 22:39 - 2 hours - 74.7 MBStar Wars Month (observed) comes to an end as Glenn and Scott finish their examination of the franchise’s scores. First, they review the new score for The Rise of Skywalker, examining the use of new themes and old, as John Williams takes his final bow as a Star Wars composer for the third time. After the ad break, discussion turns to the franchise as a whole, as Glenn & Scott rank all 11 scores and cover topics like the best end title suite and the three best tracks from each score. Glenn di...
Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #194: Countdown — Best Arrow Episodes
January 04, 2020 03:59 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBGreg and Nick celebrate the impending end of the beloved CW television show Arrow by kicking off Arrow Month! First up, a countdown of the top 5 episodes in the show’s 8-season run. Then, a bonus countdown of all 8 seasons of Arrow. And then, even more bonus content with a discussion on the latest Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker! Mild-mannered reporters by day, Greg Phillips and Nick Duke share an intense love of comics, which has made them the Hard-Traveling Fanboys.
This Week in the NFL - Wild Card Weekend 2020!
January 04, 2020 01:34 - 38 minutes - 43.5 MBWelcome to another edition of This Week in the NFL! It's playoff time! JT & D'Amato are in the house with a look at the quick moving coaching carousel and then a full preview of Wild Card Weekend. As always... they make their predictions as well. Enjoy!
It was a Thing on TV Episode Zero: Introduction and Preview
January 02, 2020 19:10 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome to PTBN's latest weekly show, It was a Thing on TV! This new podcast presents a focus on obscure and/or misguided televison content. On this special sneak preview episode, hosts Mike Klauss and Greg Diener introduce the podcast and preview the first official installment of It was a Thing on TV (coming VERY soon on Place to Be Nation Pop!)
Brother/Sister Re-Watch Podcast #30: The Office: Season 4, Episodes 7 & 8
December 30, 2019 18:13 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBKevin and Mary return for the latest installment of The Brother/Sister Re-Watch, this time covering episodes 7+8 of The Office's fourth season, "Survivor Man" and "The Deposition". This week they tackle several toppings, including Michael and Jan's relationship, the show's comedic inconsistency, Jim stepping into Michael's shoes, and much, much more. Please subscribe to the show, and feel free to reach out on Twitter @BroSisPodcast or via email at [email protected].
The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular, Episode 50: The Skywalker Is Risen
December 29, 2019 22:38 - 2 hours - 70.2 MBThe Star Wars sequel trilogy has come to an end with The Rise of Skywalker, and The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular is ON IT. Podcast diad Glenn & Scott welcome Alanna Kelly back to the show to cover all aspects of the new film, starting with a non-spoiler review to open the show. After that, they discuss how this movie treats its many characters, which storylines worked and which ones didn’t, and whether or not this is a satisfying conclusion to The Skywalker Saga. Don’t miss Alanna’s...
This Week In The NFL- Week 17
December 28, 2019 21:59 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to another edition of This Week in the NFL! We have made it to the end of the regular season with no bye weeks! Your cohosts the Cowboy and the merry John D'Amato take you through all the individual playoff scenarios for the coming week. They also take an in depth look back at Cowboys/Eagles from Week 16. As always... they make their predictions. Enjoy!
Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #193: The Longbook Hunters — Star Wars: Devilworlds
December 27, 2019 19:44 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBGreg and Nick wrap up Wing-It Month by taking advantage of Star Wars fever! The boys take a look at an issue of Star Wars: Devilworlds, a collection of Marvel U.K. short stories set in a galaxy far, far away. It’s Alan Moore writing Star Wars! But does it work? Mild-mannered reporters by day, Greg Phillips and Nick Duke share an intense love of comics, and together, they are the Hard-Traveling Fanboys.
Laugh-In Theater #15 - Bad Santa with Nick Duke
December 23, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn the fifteenth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Nick Duke (Hard-Traveling Fanboys) to do a live watch of the 2003 comedy, Bad Santa. In this special Christmas edition, the guys discuss the outrageous behavior of Billy Bob Thornton's character, Willie; the creepy kid that stalks him; Santa fetishes; the appeal of Old Granddad Whiskey; the late comic greats John Ritter & Benrie Mac; the many MADTV alums that show up in bit parts; the Transformers franchise; holida...
A Brother/Sister Christmas Special
December 23, 2019 17:18 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week, Kevin and Mary take a break from their coverage of The Office to embrace the holidays by discussing "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean". The siblings reminisce about Christmas when they were growing up, the feeling of the holiday season, and deep dive this piece of Christmas cheer. As always, please subscribe to the show, and feel free to reach out via Twitter @BroSisPodcast or email at [email protected]. Happy Holidays!
PTBN Holiday Extravaganza 2019
December 20, 2019 21:45 - 3 hours - 100 MBOn this Place To Be Nation Special, Andy Atherton gets together with the show hosts from PTBN’s podcasts from both the wrestling and pop feeds. They talk about their favorite holiday movies, what they look forward to the most about this time of year and what is the one tradition they do every holiday season including: JT Rozzero, Roger Morrissette, Chad Campbell, Nick Duke, Mirandia Berthold, Kevin Pittack, Peter Winson, David Sunday, Jordan Duncan, J Arsenio D’Amato, Steve Wille, Todd Weber...
Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #192: Countdown — Best Comic Book Settings
December 20, 2019 17:51 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBWing-It Month continues as the boys count down their favorite settings in all of comics — from the grimy streets of Gotham to the majestic colors of Asgard, these are the cities, realms and planets that most enhance the stories of their characters. Mild-mannered reporters by day, Greg Phillips and Nick Duke share an intense love of comics, which has made them the Hard-Traveling Fanboys.
This Week In The NFL- Week 16
December 20, 2019 15:01 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to another edition of This Week in the NFL! Your co-hosts the Cowboy and the always philosophical John D'Amato take you through all the Week 16 action with a focus on the match-ups with playoff implications including Bills/Pats and Cowboys/Eagles. They provide their predictions as always. Enjoy!
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Rise of Skywalker
December 20, 2019 01:55 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MBPTBN's Nick Duke (@nickduke87) concludes his epic journey with a spoiler–free review of disney’s latest Star Wars film. 9 Films. 28 hours. Zero regrets.
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Last Jedi
December 19, 2019 21:38 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MB10th in a series. Nick might just live through this massive undertaking. Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.”- Percy Bysshe Shelley
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Force Awakens
December 19, 2019 17:52 - 5 minutes - 9.48 MB9th in a series. Nick Duke (@nickduke87) continues his epic journey through back-to-back theatrical viewings of the Star Wars Skywalker saga on location from Orlando, Florida. Nick's arrived at the "sequel trilogy" and reports in after his screening of Star Wars Episode VII, The Force Awakens.
Nick Goes to The Star Wars Movie Marathon: Return of the Jedi
December 19, 2019 15:56 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBNick Lives! He's going to make it. Unless he doesn't. 8th in a series. On location from Orlando, Nick relates his experiences so far.
Nick Duke Goes to The Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Empire Strikes Back
December 19, 2019 13:24 - 3 minutes - 6.99 MBPart 7 in a series. Guys, I'm starting to get really worried about Nick. Can someone in Orlando go by the theater and check on him?
Nick Goes to The Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Empire Strikes Back
December 19, 2019 13:24 - 3 minutes - 6.99 MBPart 7 in a series. Guys, I'm starting to get really worried about Nick. Can someone in Orlando go by the theater and check on him?
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: A New Hope
December 19, 2019 13:15 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBPart Six in a series. Nick is bravely pressing on. “Authority allows two roles: the torturer and the tortured. Twists people into joyless mannequins that fear and hate, while culture plunges into the abyss.”-Alan Moore
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Marathon: Revenge of the Sith
December 19, 2019 02:00 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBYou know the deal. Nick begins to hit the wall after the self-inflicted physical abuse of a day watching the prequels sets in. Stick around....
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: Revenge of the Sith
December 19, 2019 02:00 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBYou know the deal. Nick begins to hit the wall after the self-inflicted physical abuse of a day watching the prequels sets in. Stick around....
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon #4: Attack of the Clones
December 19, 2019 01:00 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MBNick Duke (@nickduke87) doesn't like sand. It's rough, coarse and irritating. Nick is attending the 9-film, 28-hour marathon of Star Wars Films at Disney Springs in Orlando. Hear his of adventures as he relates his experiences watching the wonderful romantic comedy, Star Wars Episode Two: Attack of the Clones.
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: Attack of the Clones
December 19, 2019 01:00 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MBNick Duke (@nickduke87) doesn't like sand. It's rough, coarse and irritating. Nick is attending the 9-film, 28-hour marathon of Star Wars Films at Disney Springs in Orlando. Hear his of adventures as he relates his experiences watching the wonderful romantic comedy, Star Wars Episode Two: Attack of the Clones.
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Phantom Menace
December 19, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 12.1 MBPTNB's own fountain of effervescence himself, Nick Duke (@nickduke87) is attending the 9-film, 28-hour marathon of Star Wars Films at Disney Springs in Orlando. Hear his of adventures as he relates his experiences watching the unfairly-maligned classic, Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace.
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: Adventures in Disney Springs
December 18, 2019 20:30 - 4 minutes - 7.35 MBPTBN Pop personality Nick Duke (@nickduke87) continues his Star Wars movie marathon journey in Orlando with a dining and shopping extravaganza in Disney Springs!
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Marathon: The Introduction
December 18, 2019 14:46 - 9 minutes - 18 MBStar Wars month continues as PTBN Pop's own Nick Duke (Hard-Traveling Fanboys, Marvel Age) explains to listeners why he's flying to Orlando and sitting through a 28-hour, 9 film Star Wars movie marathon.
Nick Goes to the Star Wars Movie Marathon: The Introduction
December 18, 2019 14:46 - 9 minutes - 18 MBStar Wars month continues as PTBN Pop's own Nick Duke (Hard-Traveling Fanboys, Marvel Age) explains to listeners why he's flying to Orlando and sitting through a 28-hour, 9 film Star Wars movie marathon.
Laugh-In Theater #14 - Spaceballs
December 17, 2019 15:13 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn the fourteenth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Mike Cook (Place To Be Nation member) to do a live watch of the 1987 comedy, Spaceballs. The guys discuss the many references to other space adventure movies like Star Wars, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Alien, etc; the characters that Mel Brooks plays in his movies; merchandising; the great casting, including Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet; why Michael Winslow isn’t relevant anyone; luggage lock combinations; the S...
Diamond Conversations Episode 9: Ben Smith, Midwest Box Breaks
December 17, 2019 14:59 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode 9 of Diamond Conversations features my chat with Ben Smith of Midwest Box Breaks. Midwest Box Breaks is a Sports Trading Cards/Box and Case Breaks business that always says they “Value the Customer" and "Respect the Hobby”. With baseball cards being such an associated product with the game of baseball and a resurgence of collecting going on, Ben and I explore the trends, impact and latest happenings in the sports card industry as well as promote his upcoming promotion featuring forme...
Brother/Sister Re-Watch Podcast #29: The Office: Season 4, Episodes 5 & 6
December 16, 2019 15:42 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBKevin and Mary are back for a new installment of The Brother/Sister Re-Watch, and this week they are tackling episodes 5+6 of The Office's fourth season, "Local Ad" and "Branch Wars". On this edition they talk about Michael's ambition, Andy and Angela's courtship, the quick pacing and quality comedy of the two episodes, as well as a much needed and cathartic dose of Karen. Please subscribe to the show, and don't be shy, follow us on Twitter @BroSisPodcast and feel free to send us any fe...
The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular, Episode 49: Star Wars Scores: And the Rest
December 16, 2019 03:09 - 2 hours - 69.8 MBIn the latest installment of Star Wars Month on The Glenn Butler Podcast Spectacular, Glenn & Scott take a whirlwind tour of the musical landscape of the Star Wars franchise outside of the first two trilogies, starting with the Disney era as John Williams returns for the sequel trilogy and other composers start to make their mark on the film franchise. Then they move on to other media from the breadth and depth of the Star Wars musical legacy, including television projects from the Caravan o...
The Year In Pop: 1979
December 13, 2019 15:02 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBIn the eighth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1979. The guys talk in depth about the launch of ESPN; the deaths of John Wayne and Thurman Munson; Magic Johnson entering the NBA; The Dukes of Hazzard; The Facts of Life; the Village People; Rocky II; The Jerk & The Muppet Movie.
Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #191: Off the Page -- CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths (parts 1-3)
December 12, 2019 17:16 - 1 hour - 41 MBWing-It Month continues as the HTF offer up a lengthy review/recap of the first three parts of the CW's ambitious Arrowverse crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths! Greg and Nick offer their thoughts on how the event is shaping up more than halfway through, from surprising cameos and shocking twists to heartwarming and heartbreaking farewells. Hear from them about how this may be greatest the superhero television event of them all! Mild-mannered reporters by day, Greg Phillips and Nick D...
This Week In The NFL- Week 15
December 12, 2019 15:59 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to another edition of This Week in the NFL. On this episode, your co-hosts the Cowboy and the dapper John D'Amato take you through all the big games! They look back at the 49ers shootout victory over the Saints and the Chiefs humbling of the Patriots in New England. They also preview the big match ups for Week 15. Enjoy!
Laugh-In Theater - A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 10, 2019 21:16 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIn this special holiday quickie edition of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Jennifer Smith & Mirandia Berthold (Geek N’ Sassy) to do a live watch of the 1965 TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Before they dive into the special, the gang discusses Christmas traditions (as both a child and a parent); their disdain for The Elf On A Shelf; Keepsake Ornaments; singing snowmen; the rules of decorating a Christmas tree; their favorite Christmas songs; Hallmark movies; the frust...
Diamond Conversations Episode 8: Free Agent Pitcher, Tim Dillard
December 10, 2019 15:27 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week's Diamond Conversation heads back to the actual diamond as we are joined by former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher and current free agent, Tim Dillard. Dillard a side arm reliever by design spent last season in the Texas Rangers organization and brought his 17 years of professional experience back to his hometown of Nashville, TN playing for Texas Affiliate, Nashville Sounds. Tim is a also a second generation ball player, his father, Steve Dillard played in the Major Leagues for the Bost...
Brother/Sister Re-Watch Podcast #28: The Office: Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4
December 09, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBJoin Kevin and Mary for another week of The Brother/Sister Re-Watch, as this installment covers episodes 3 and 4 of The Office's 4th season, "Launch Party" and "Money". During this episode, siblings discuss their very different reactions to "Launch Party", previously unseen depths presented by the show, some very great comedy, and their takes on the Schrute family farm. As always, please subscribe to the podcast and feel free to reach out on Twitter @BroSisPodcast or via email at brother...
The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular, Episode 48: Star Wars Scores: The Prequel Trilogy
December 08, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBStar Wars Month continues on The Glenn Butler Podcast Spectacular, as Glenn & Scott examine the epistemological quagmire that is John Williams’ scores for the Star Wars prequels. How hard was Williams trying to replicate the magic of his older Star Wars scores, and did he succeed? How did the music editing in The Phantom Menace affect his work on Attack of the Clones? Does Williams’ Revenge of the Sith score carry the emotional weight of that story, even when the movie largely fails to do so...
This Week In The NFL- Week 14
December 06, 2019 21:15 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome to another edition of This Week in the NFL! Your co-hosts the Cowboy and the dapper John D'Amato take you through all the Week 14 action including HUGE games Chiefs @ Patriots and Niners @ Saints. They also take a quick look back at the Dallas Disaster on Thursday Night Football against the Bears and discusses Eli's (triumphant?) return to the starting gig for the Giants. Enjoy!
Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #190: Off the Page -- Spider-Man Unlimited
December 06, 2019 20:51 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThe boys are back in the studio and revisiting a topic from the days of yore. Several years ago, the Hard-Traveling Fanboys penned a column looking at the first two episodes of the ill-fated 1999 cartoon Spider-Man Unlimited. Now, more than five years later, they're looking to the END of that series to see if it improved. From the High AF Evolutionary and his Knights of Wundagore to Counter-Mary Jane, from sym-by-otes to a literal Shit Storm, it's a show you can't miss! Mild-mannered report...
The Great Debate: Star Wars Edition
December 04, 2019 15:43 - 2 hours - 80.2 MBIn a special Star Wars Edition of The Great Debate, host Andy Atherton is joined by Scott Criscuolo and the Geeks Who Like Sports, Lee Elias & Ray Carsillo. The gang discusses and debates a variety of Star Wars topics including: characters that should’ve gotten more screen-time; characters with the best introduction and death scenes; planets that they’d want to spend more time at; coolest buildings in the universe; their favorite light sabers; coolest game or knick-knack; favorite space and ...
Diamond Conversations Episode 7: Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer and Legendary Blue Jays Announcer Jerry Howarth
December 03, 2019 15:27 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week, Diamond Conversations heads to the great white north as I welcome in 2012 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Jack Graney Award recipient and longtime Toronto Blue Jays announcer, Jerry Howarth. Jerry is here to discuss his book Hello, Friends! Stories from My Life and Blue Jays Baseball, a true personal journey into the life of Jerry Howarth both as a broadcaster but also his years growing up in San Francisco, California and how he fell in love with sports at a young age. In addition...
Brother/Sister Re-Watch Podcast #27: The Office: Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2
December 02, 2019 17:21 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBKevin and Mary return for another installment of The Brother/Sister Re-Watch, this week opening up the fourth season of The Office with episodes 1+2, "Fun Run" and "Dunder Mifflin Infinity". The siblings cover a ton of topics such as the themes of the episodes, the Dwight/Angela dynamic, Ryan's unleashed smugness, Michael's inability to accept blame, and much more. Please subscribe to the podcast, and feel free to reach out on Twitter @BroSisPodcast or via email at brothersisterrewatch@g...
The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular, Episode 47: Star Wars Scores: The Original Trilogy
December 01, 2019 13:00 - 3 hours - 112 MBGlenn and Scott kick off Star Wars Month on PTBN Pop by examining John Williams’ scores for the original Star Wars trilogy the only way they know how: at great length. They take in three of the most widely beloved and influential scores of the past 40 years, and find more to say about them than they expected. Topics include the semiotics of thematic usage, temp-tracking, which themes lived beyond their introductions and which ones didn’t, and which themes introduced in The Empire Strikes Bac...
Hard-Traveling Fanboys Podcast #189: GIANT-SIZED Special Edition-The Essential Jim Ross, Volume Two
November 29, 2019 23:28 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThe Hard-Traveling Fanboys are the Longest-Running Weekly Episodic Comic Book Podcast in ALL of Place to be Nation. Together with the Manager Todd Weber, the HTF celebrate this Thanksgiving Season by presenting a SECOND carefully-curated selection of the greatest musical appearances from Good Old JR himself, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross. Jim's unique vocal stylings continue to be the only way to truly recognize the singular achievement of never once missing, nor phoning in an episode. Featurin...
DC4U #24: Season 1 Finale
November 28, 2019 03:17 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the season finale of DC4U, Russell and Todd talk about all the things they're thankful for from DC Comics this year and some of the big things they're looking forward to in the coming months. From Brian Michael Bendis' Superman/Action Comics to Scott Snyder's epic Justice League run and some amazing offerings from DC Black Label, there's no shortage of things to stuff your eyes with on the comics shelf. Listen to their lists and then tell us what you've enjoyed most about this first seaso...
This Week In The NFL-Week 13
November 27, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBHello and welcome to another edition of This Week in the NFL! Your favorite football guys the Cowboy and the always generous John D'Amato take you through all the week 12 action and provide an in depth look ahead to the biggest games of week 13. Topics include Lamar Jackson and the red hot Ravens, the sputtering Patriots offense, and Saquon Barkley's weak blitz pickup skills. Enjoy!
Laugh-In Theater - A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
November 27, 2019 05:30 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this special holiday quickie edition of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Mirandia Berthold & Jennifer Smith (Geek N’ Sassy) to do a live watch of the 1973 TV special, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Before they dive into the special, the gang discusses their favorite side dishes, dressing vs. stuffing, turkey calls, how they prefer their cranberry sauce, what the best type of pie is, Thanksgiving traditions and much more.
Diamond Conversations Episode 6: Matthew Silverman on Shea Stadium's Legacy and Carlos Beltran
November 26, 2019 16:20 - 44 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week on Diamond Conversations we welcome in Author and longtime New York Mets historian, Matthew Silverman. Matthew's most recent release Shea Stadium Remembered: The Mets, the Jets, and Beatlemania is a tribute and look back at the hallowed grounds of Shea Stadium and all of the magical moments that you remember but some you may never have known took place in Flushing. We also discuss Carlos Beltran's return to the Mets organization as the team's new manager for the 2020 season and ho...