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Fight Club (1999) - 'A Trip Into The 90s'

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - April 22, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join us  as we dissect one of the 90s' most iconic films: "Fight Club". Directed by David Fincher and featuring a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter, the film dives deep into themes of identity and consumerism. Despite its initial commercial failure, t...

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129: Sid Gordon - MLB

Sports' Forgotten Heroes - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Sid Gordon broke into the Majors in 1941 with the New York "baseball" Giants, bounced back-and-forth between the minors, served for two years during World War II and then made it back to the big league club in 1946; and proceeded to put together a terrific career. In fact, from 1948 through 1952...

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137: Battle of Alcatraz

Hometown History - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In today's episode of Hometown History, we dive deep into the turbulent waters surrounding Alcatraz Island, unearthing the harrowing saga of the Battle of Alcatraz. This tale, far removed from its Hollywood depictions and video game incarnations, reveals the true face of what was considered the ...

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David West on the OKC Hornets

Forgotten Seasons - April 10, 2024 08:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
The 17-Foot Assassin, David West, joins the show to relive the rise of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets in the mid-2000's. West was drafted to the Hornets 18th overall in the legendary 2003 NBA Draft, joining the team for their first season in New Orleans. But just two years after West and ...

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Unforgiven (1992) - 'A Trip Into The 90s'

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - April 08, 2024 11:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to a captivating episode of Rusted Junk, where the hosts immerse into a thorough examination of the legendary 1992 Western, 'Unforgiven.' From delving into the film's striking themes of redemption and violence to taking a closer look at the iconic characters, step into an entertaining ex...

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136: The Female Pirates of the Caribbean

Hometown History - April 08, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
Welcome to another episode of Hometown History, where we dive deep into the lesser-known corridors of our past, bringing to light the stories that shaped our world in ways we seldom acknowledge. Today, we're setting sail on the turbulent waters of the Caribbean, far from the Hollywood glamorizat...

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1. Jurassic Park (This Is Somehow Underrated) | Glaring Admissions

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews - April 05, 2024 13:57 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Introducing Glaring Admissions, a show dedicated to watching/discussing iconic, famous movies that we've somehow missed out on! Join us on our inaugural episode as we sit down and discuss Steven Speilberg's iconic 1993 action/suspense/horror classic, Jurassic Park! It's spawned *a lot* of sequel...

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Tony Allen on the Birth of Grit 'N' Grind Grizzlies

Forgotten Seasons - April 03, 2024 15:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
Tony Allen arrived in Memphis in 2010 and tried to establish a similar culture of his last team, the Boston Celtics. Allen won a ring with the Celtics in 2008 and observed the work ethic of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, James Posey, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo. Before Allen got there, the Grizzlies ...

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128: Otto Graham-NFL

Sports' Forgotten Heroes - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
He is the only quarterback - ever - to only play for 10 seasons and lead his team into the championship game every year of his career. He won the championship seven (7) times. And, yet, when the discussion about who is the greatest QB of all-time comes up, very few football fans mention the name...

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135: The Whiskey Ring of 1875

Hometown History - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In the shadowy corridors of post-Civil War America, the Whiskey Ring scandal of 1875 emerges as a riveting saga of corruption, intrigue, and the battle for justice. This episode of Hometown History transports listeners to St. Louis, a city pulsing with the spirit of commerce and the undercurrent...

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S14 Ep23: Interview with Ken Davies

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 31, 2024 09:50 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Ken is the Creator and Host of the amazing UK podcast "The Mysterious Case of Fred the Head". This case is absolutely fascinating and the work Ken and his team have done on the investigation is as good as it gets. Listen in as Ken shares this bizarre story, and explains the progress that he's ma...

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S14 Ep22: Follow-Up: "The Basic Story"

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 29, 2024 09:53 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Bob and Janet talk about what we've learned from hearing these full interviews, as well as what jumps out when we hear them blended together. They answer listener questions, and everyone seems to agree . . . There is no basic story. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/mon...

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134: The Real Stories of Project Blue Book

Hometown History - March 25, 2024 16:23 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In today's episode of Hometown History, we pull back the curtain on the secretive Project Blue Book, an effort by the United States Air Force to explore the unknown: unidentified flying objects (UFOs), from 1952 to 1969. Tucked away at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, this project aimed ...

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Blade (1998) - 'A Trip Into The 90s'

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - March 24, 2024 18:37 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of Rusted Junk, we journey back to the late '90s to discuss the iconic action-packed Marvel Comics movie, 'Blade.' Dissecting everything, from Wesley Snipes' performance as the titular character, to the various criticisms targeted at its plot and acting quality. Join us as we nav...

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S14 Ep22: The Basic Story

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 24, 2024 09:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Listeners Caroline Dwyer and Rachel Riggs spent an enormous amount of time piecing together the similarities and differences between Jay Wilds' first official recorded interview and Jenn Pusateri's recorded interview. The purpose of this episode is to take an objective look at these two statemen...

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S14 Ep21: Follow-Up S14: E21

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 22, 2024 09:50 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Bob, Zaq and Janet have a lengthy discussion about the Delphi double homicide case and tackle a handful of listener questions on the the topic. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of al...

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Mike Bibby on The Best Team to Never Win a Championship

Forgotten Seasons - March 20, 2024 19:19 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
Mike Bibby and the 2002 Sacramento Kings had one of the most heartbreaking playoff series of all-time versus the Shaq and Kobe Lakers. We dive deep with Bibby on handling that devastating loss, his views on today's player development philosophies, and the underrated players from his era that don'...

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127: Pittsburgh Pipers - ABA

Sports' Forgotten Heroes - March 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In 1967, a new basketball league was born, the ABA (American Basketball Association) with teams in 11 cities including Indianapolis, Oakland, New Orleans, Denver and Dallas. The ABA also put a team in Pittsburgh, the Pipers. After a slow start, the Pipers got it going and twice won as many as 14...

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99. Rad (Thunder in Your Heart is the greatest song of all time)

Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews - March 18, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Check out the full-video edit of this episode, complete with cutaways, on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCscDbMTovs2Zww6by8HSDMg 1986's BMX, underdog, feel-good, teen, coming of age cult movie "Rad" is coming back to theaters this Thursday for a holiday called "Rad day" and, in preparation fo...

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133: The Winchester Mystery House

Hometown History - March 18, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In this episode we delve into the enigmatic world of the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling Victorian mansion in San Jose, California, shrouded in intrigue and lore. Constructed by Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester, the mansion is an architectural anomaly, fea...

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S14 Ep21: Bob Motta on Delphi

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 17, 2024 09:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Bob is joined by the Host of Defense Diaries, Bob Motta.  Motta has been deep into the weeds of the Delphi case, and has attended every hearing in person.  Motta and Ruff spend over an hour talking about the case, and where it's going. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/...

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S14 Ep20: Follow-Up S14: E20

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 15, 2024 09:50 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Janet is on assignment, and Bob and Zaq are talking all about the season finale of Reply Brief. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video c...

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Paul Pierce on Becoming The Truth

Forgotten Seasons - March 13, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
Paul Pierce's journey is something out of a movie. In September, 2000, Pierce was stabbed 11 times in a nightclub and came millimeters away from dying. He nearly became the third Celtics forward in less than 20 years to tragically die. Not only did Pierce survive, he became one of the greatest Ce...

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Illuminating the Past: A Time Travel Tour of Downtown Wabash, Indiana

Hometown History - March 11, 2024 19:14 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Hometown History, where I'm doing something a bit different. Join me for a historical guided audio tour, an immersive journey through the heart of a city that shines bright with tales of innovation, inspiration, and historical milestones. As the first elec...

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The Truman Show (1998) - 'A Dip Into The 90s'

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - March 11, 2024 18:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join hosts Charlie, Amanda, Joe, and Dom as they provide an immersive analysis and critique of the '90s classic film, "The Truman Show". Esteemed actor Jim Carrey's portrayal of the pivotal character Truman Burbank is discussed in depth, with a comprehensive look at his dynamic acting skills tha...

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132: The Underground Railroad

Hometown History - March 11, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In this episode of Hometown History, we dive into the heart of The Underground Railroad, revealing the struggle for freedom by those enslaved in the United States. Through stories of harrowing escapes and the individuals who risked everything to help, like Harriet Tubman and Levi Coffin, we high...

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S14 Ep20: The Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 14

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 10, 2024 09:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
In this series finale, Bob breaks down The Prosecutors' final theories episode.  This shocking conclusion will leave you wondering how anyone was ever convinced that Adnan was guilty . . . while at the same time giving you a full understanding of how they did it.  In the final segment, Bob share...

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S14 Ep19: Follow-Up S14: E19

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - March 08, 2024 10:50 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 7K ratings
Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Bob's response to The Prosecutors' Part 13 of their Adnan Syed series. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to the current episodes of Bob’s Reply Brief series on the Adnan Syed case, Ad Free versions of all episode...

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Inside the 2000's Suns Front Office with Amin Elhassan

Forgotten Seasons - March 06, 2024 17:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 129 ratings
Amin Elhassan peels back the curtain and brings us inside Phoenix's front office during times of great change. Elhassan spent six years inside Phoenix's front office from 2005-2012 and had a front row seat to glory and turbulence. He provides detailed recounts of several unanswered questions fro...

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126: Steve Wright - NFL

Sports' Forgotten Heroes - March 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Steve Wright played 12 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders and a two detour into the USFL with Oakland Invaders. His story is quire remarkable considering how he wound up a starter despite being undrafted out of the ...