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ARGYLLE– No-Spoiler Review

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - February 03, 2024 03:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
ARGYLLE– A No-Spoiler Review In this episode, Tom gives you his no-spoiler look at the latest Matthew Vaughan movie, ARGYLLE.  As with all of our no-spoiler reviews, our goal is to give you our thoughts as to whether or not this latest spy movie is worth your time and money. We don’t cover th...

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AEWCH 252: SARAH MARIA GRIFFIN - WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WORKING WRITER?

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - February 01, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I talk with fantasy and horror novelist Sarah Maria Griffin about what it takes - and what it takes from you - to be a working writer.

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Hitchcock’s TOPAZ – Is it a Gem?

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 30, 2024 06:01 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Hitchcock's TOPAZ – is it a gem? Hitchcock’s movie TOPAZ received mixed reviews when it was released.  Some people love it while others don’t like it at all.  Why is that? Dan and Tom mine what works and what doesn't in this Hitchcock spy movie.  And there is a bit of both here. That said, T...

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The Music of GOLDENEYE

BondCast : James Bond 007 News and Commentary - January 29, 2024 19:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 101 ratings
New Bond, new era, new sounds! With the debut of Pierce Brosnan's 007 came with a seismic shift in the approach to James Bond soundtrack music. Laird Malamed returns to FOR YOUR EARS ONLY with a ton of info about contributions from composer Eric Serra, singer Tina Turner, and U2's Bono and The E...

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AEWCH 251: JONAH EVANS - WHAT IS SPIRITUAL WORK?

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 25, 2024 15:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I talk with Rev. Jonah Evans about what "spiritual work" is, how it differs from other kinds of work, how it differs from spiritual practice, and why we probably can't just call everything spiritual work.

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James Bond in the Public Domain?  Writer George Simpson explains

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 23, 2024 06:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In 2035 we will see James Bond in the public domain.  What does this mean for the franchise?  Not just for the movies, but the novels, and marketing.  George Simpson, Senior Film Reporter at the Daily Express joins us to discuss the article he wrote about this impact on the franchise. He expla...

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AEWCH 250: CAITLIN DOUGHTY - WILL YOUR DREAM JOB RUIN YOUR LIFE?

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 18, 2024 15:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
Friends, Leftists and progressives more broadly are becoming increasingly aware of the lie of "loving what you do." And we're also becoming more aware of the ways corporations try to ameliorate real reflection and demands for higher wages via "perks" like organic cereal dispensers and "funny ha...

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Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 16, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Character Spotlight: Rosa Klebb played by Lotte Lenya in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE! In a continuation of our Character Spotlight series of episodes, Dan and Tom look at the evil character Rosa Klebb in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.  She may be small in stature, but she knows how to take control of almost...

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AEWCH 249: WHY WOULD ANYONE START A PODCAST?

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 11, 2024 14:32 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
Why would anyone start a podcast? Doesn't everyone have a podcast? Is podcast work actually work? Is there a spiritual aspect to podcasting? (And also, why do we all have to work, even with all this crazy stuff going on in the world?)

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GOLDENEYE

BondCast : James Bond 007 News and Commentary - January 10, 2024 01:50 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 101 ratings
A new year! A new actor! A new era! BondCast is back with our latest review of James Bond's 007 in "Goldeneye". We look at the debut of Pierce Brosnan in the role of London's most famous secret agent. We talk about our initial reactions to Pierce along with how he made the role his own. We also ...

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Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? The Superhero Connection!

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - January 09, 2024 06:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Why Are Spy Movies Still Popular? Dan and Tom look at the popularity of spy movies and shows, with a focus on James Bond.  They give you their reasons for why they believe the spy genre is so popular. They also look at influences on spy movies.  Superheroes is one big influencer for spy movie...

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AEWCH 248: HOW CAN I FIND PEACE IN A TIME OF WAR?

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - January 03, 2024 14:15 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
Is peace possible? If so, is it possible or even okay to find it in a time of extreme conflict and violence? Is it ethical to work towards your personal goals in a time of crisis? I look at this from a spiritual perspective on the first episode of the year.

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DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT – A No-Spoiler Review

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 29, 2023 23:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
A spy, a mole, maybe 2 moles, lots of violence, a love story, and a bit of history twisted and thrown in for good measure. These are some of the things you’ll see in the just-released spy movie, DEVIL: THE BRITISH SECRET AGENT. So, is this movie worth your time and money? Tom gives you a no-s...

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AEWCH Mix Tape 2

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - December 22, 2023 12:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
Happy Holidays, friends! Track List Elk River by Ben Chasney/Six Organs of Admittance from AEWCH 45 • Boomer Class by Dick Diver • What Have I Done by Anna Ternheim (live) • Sudden by Jeb Havens • The Speeding Train by The Van Pelt • The Land of Spirit and Light (Part 3) by Michael White • Gal...

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What Makes GoldenEye a Standout Bond Movie?

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 19, 2023 06:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
What Makes GOLDENEYE a standout James Bond movie? GOLDENEYE came out after a 6-year hiatus for the Eon Productions James Bond movie franchise.  It followed LICENCE TO KILL and introduced us to the fifth actor to take on the role of James Bond. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode the success of...

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AEWCH 247: DANIEL HIGGS - THE SPIRITUAL LANDS OF SOUND, ART, AND FRIENDSHIP

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - December 12, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I talk with visionary artist and front person of Lungfish, musician Daniel Higgs about friendship, perceiving spiritual beings in a spiritual landscape, the way a presence appears in the middle of a concert, and the role trust plays in relationship and creating art.

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OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review of this series that feels like a 1980s teen comedy

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 12, 2023 06:01 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
OBLITERATED – A No-Spoiler Review discusses this hot new Netflix spy comedy series.  We liken it to a 1980s teen comedy.  It is raunchy and touches on a few hot topics.  While it isn’t for everyone – is it for you?  It is a spy series at its core! Is OBLITERATED worth your time? We’ll give yo...

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AEWCH 246: MICHAEL HARDT on HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD WHEN CHANGING THE WORLD SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - December 05, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
Political philosopher of empires and subversions, Michael Hardt returns to the show to discuss how to walk on water when we're drowning.

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What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good?

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - December 05, 2023 06:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
What makes FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE So Good? And how has it stood up to the test of time? FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has a 97% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.  Dan and Tom give you 10 reasons why they think this movie is so good.   See if you agree! Possible reasons: Is it the story?  This was...

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Rick English Talks KINGSMAN stunts

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - November 28, 2023 17:59 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Rick English talks KINGSMAN stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies.  Rick is the award-winning stunt performer who doubled Colin Firth in the first two KINGSMAN movies.  He’s been doing stunts in movies for over 23 years.  RICK'S ROLE AS A DOUBLE So, what is it ...

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AEWCH 245: SREĆKO HORVAT on HOW TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE IN THE APOCALYPSE

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - November 28, 2023 12:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I went to the island of Vís in Croatia to talk with visionary philosopher, author, and organizer Srećko Horvat about living a good life in the midst of madness, and his new project (with Bifo Berardi and Pamela Anderson), the Island School of Social Autonomy.

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Rick English stunt performer on MI, James Bond, Kingsman, and more

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - November 21, 2023 06:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Rick English stunt performer talks spy movie stunts with Dan and Tom on their show Cracking the Code of Spy Movies.  If you’ve seen at least three spy or action movies in the last two decades, you’ve likely seen Rick’s work in at least one of them.   Rick is an award-winning stunt performer wh...

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AEWCH 244: LISA ROMERO on THE ESOTERIC PATH FORWARD

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - November 14, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I talk with Lisa Romero about the esoteric answer to the question of our time: What is to be done?

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Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good or not?

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - November 14, 2023 06:01 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Was ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE good?  That is a question that Bond fans have been arguing since its release.  In this episode, Dan and Tom walk through the top 10 reasons why they think ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE is a good movie.  Then they look at it from the other side with the top...

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AEWCH 243: ARE THORESEN on THE END OF MATERIALISM

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - November 07, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I invite my favorite Norwegian occultist acupuncturist veterinarian, Are Thoresen, back on the show to encounter materialism and see where it falls short. Time, space, physics, animal communication, healing... nothing is off the table in this episode.

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Come On Bond, Where The Hell Are You - How James Bond Can Survive

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - November 07, 2023 06:01 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
James Bond can survive, can't he? “Come on Bond, where the hell are you?” M pleads near the end of NO TIME TO DIE.  Let’s talk about that.  In this episode, Dan and Tom have fun coming up with some ways that James Bond can survive after the debacle at the end of NO TIME TO DIE.     Some of th...

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The Music of LICENSE TO KILL

BondCast : James Bond 007 News and Commentary - November 06, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 101 ratings
We're back to review the soundtrack to the sixteenth film in EON's James Bond series and the final to feature Timothy Dalton. John Barry is no longer the composer for the series making this the one and only time Michael Kamen assumed the role. Laird Malamed returns to BondCast to guide us throug...

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AEWCH 242: PILAR LESKO on THE MYSTERIES OF MONEY, ECONOMY, AND NUMBER

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - October 31, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I turn to my favorite money-worker, Pilar Lesko, for a spiritual perspective on quantities, financial integrity, and spiritualizing money beyond "abundance."

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THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD - Decoded!

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies! - October 31, 2023 05:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is often considered one of the best spy movies of all time. We couldn’t agree more. In this episode, Dan and Tom decode this classic. As far as spy movies go, THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is dark, and probably a bit more realistic in terms of a spy’s life...

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AEWCH 241: ALAN CHAPMAN & DUNCAN BARFORD on WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR?

Against Everyone with Conner Habib - October 24, 2023 10:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
I talk with Duncan Barford and Alan Chapman - authors of the Baptist's Head trilogy and co-hosts of the WORP FM spirituality/magick/paranormal podcast - bout misunderstanding magick, spiritual development, and practice...and how to re-connect to destiny and peace.