Best Kingdom University Network Podcasts (2025)

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🧛‍♂️ How to Slay Dark Universe | The Dark Theme Park Show 1:20:51

22d ago1:20:51

1:20:51

🧛‍♂️ How to Slay Dark Universe – Epic Universe Horror Tips & Reactions In this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show, host James H. Carter II is joined by Creepy Kingdom’s own Ellie Logan and Rebekah Daly to share their reactions, tips, and must-do recommendations for Dark Universe, the brand-new Universal Monsters–themed land at Epic Universe in Orl…

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Hollywood Writers FAFO: Their Jobs are GONE! 11:34

4h ago11:34

11:34

Hollywood writers pushed for higher pay when streaming was on the decline, and the studios pushed back by cancelling shows and movies. Now fewer writers are working in Hollywood than any time in recent memory, and it’s about to get so much worse for them... Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFI…

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South Park Just Kicked Paramount in the Nuts... 10:18

11h ago10:18

10:18

The South Park creators -- Trey Parker and Matt Stone -- just kicked Paramount where it hurts. They’re claiming that the Skydance deal is messing with them being able to sell the show to different streaming platforms, and now they’re suing... Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an ind…

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Stop Killing Stop Killing Games? 28:31

14h ago28:31

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There’s an internet slap flight raging over the Stop Killing Games movement. The Stop Killing Games campaign, launched by YouTuber Ross Scott of Accursed Farms in April 2024, aims to prevent video game publishers from rendering purchased games unplayable by shutting down servers, sparked by Ubisoft’s decommissioning of The Crew. The initiative advo…

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Keith Merith, "A Darker Shade of Blue: A Police Officer's Memoir" (ECW Press, 2024) 1:15:54

1d ago1:15:54

1:15:54

A transparent first-hand account of a Black officer maneuvering through three terrifying yet rewarding decades of policing, all while seeking reform in law enforcement When 16-year-old Keith Merith finds himself pulled over, berated, and degraded by a white police officer, he’s outraged. He’s done nothing wrong. But the officer has the power, and h…

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John P. Gribbin, "Gribbin: A Family History of Ulster" (Ulster Historical Foundation, 2023) 37:58

1d ago37:58

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This is a comprehensive history of the Gribbin (Gribben/Gribbon) family. The author traces his own family line back to the early nineteenth century, setting it within the context of the wider Gribbin family story. He then tracks back through time to pinpoint Gribbins wherever they appear in the record. He has trawled the available sources, compilin…

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Bluesky ALWAYS Eats Its Own! G4TV Host Adam Sessler CANCELLED?! 27:00

1d ago27:00

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Bluesky continues to be the worst of Twitter 2017 cancel culture. Now former G4TV host Adam Sessler is getting eaten on Bluesky for saying its wrong to wish harm on Jewish folks. Remember when wrong thinkers were the ones being called "nazis?" Yeah... Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV …

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Marvel Legend JOHN ROMITA JR. Interview [D/REZZED Podcast] 56:02

1d ago56:02

56:02

Today we talk to absolute LEGENDARY comic book artist John Romita Jr. about his storied career, advice for aspiring artists, the Marvel bullpen during its heyday and his new Kickstarter with Mark Millar, PSYCHIC SAM. Mr. Romita has drawn nearly every Marvel character and is widely known for his work on Spider-Man, Daredevil, The Punisher, the X-Men…

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Twitch Gaming Streamers are COOKED. 17:22

1d ago17:22

17:22

According to TimTheTatman, gaming streamers on Twitch are cooked. Most of the views are being funneled into Just Chatting with political talking heads like Hasan and Frogan. We talk about that, and the CEO of Twitch saying that most of the company’s revenue comes from viewer support. That’s not a great longterm business strategy. Watch this podcast…

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Disney Announces Lilo Stitch 2, Dancer Arrested for Super Bowl Protest, The Weeknd Sets Stadium Record, Emma Stone Kidnapped in Bugonia, and more... 11:06

2d ago11:06

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(0:10): Disney Announces 'Lilo & Stitch 2' Live-Action Sequel Premiering June 26, 2025 (2:14): Super Bowl Protest: Dancer Arrested for Flag Display, NFL Issues Lifetime Ban (4:18): The Weeknd Triumphs at SoFi Stadium, Sets Record with Electrifying Comeback Shows (6:41): Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' Trailer: Emma Stone Kidnapped by Alien-Fearing Cons…

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Ian Kumekawa, "Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge" (Knopf, 2025) 44:57

2d ago44:57

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What do a barracks for British troops in the Falklands War, a floating jail off the Bronx, and temporary housing for VW factory workers in Germany have in common? The Balder Scapa: a single barge that served all three roles. Though the name would eventually change to Finnboda 12. And then to Safe Esperia. And later on, to the Bibby Resolution. And …

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Comic Book Industry Held HOSTAGE by Diamond Bankruptcy... 12:42

2d ago12:42

12:42

Several comic book publishers are being "held hostage" by the Diamond bankruptcy, which has taken a turn for the worse. Now Diamond is reportedly going to sell consignment inventory out the back door, and publishers are FURIOUS. This is on top of not getting paid for orders. Marvel and DC Comics have a backup, but a lot of smaller publishers do not…

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Kingdom Hearts Isn’t Gay Enough. 27:47

2d ago27:47

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Kingdom Hearts is pushing "Compulsory Heterosexuality" and a gaming journo for The Gamer is working through their personal issues. Or something. Unfortunately, it reads like an article for The Onion. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary p…

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Square-Enix COLLAPSED Says Final Fantasy Composer... 10:22

3d ago10:22

10:22

Square-Enix "collapsed" without the leadership of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, according to OG series composer Nobuo Uematsu. Wow, that’s a shot across the bow. It also explains why he went to Mistwalker. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated new…

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Sorkin Directs Social Network Sequel, Van Halen Releases Deluxe Balance Edition, Kim Kardashian Joins Bratz Movie, Van Halen Withdraws from Concert, and more... 10:43

3d ago10:43

10:43

Aaron Sorkin to Direct 'The Social Network II': Exploring Facebook's Controversies and Challenges Van Halen Celebrates 'Balance' 30th Anniversary with Deluxe Expanded Edition Release Kim Kardashian to Play Villain in New Bratz Movie After 'Barbie' Success Wolfgang Van Halen Withdraws from Star-Studded Black Sabbath Reunion Concert Library of Congre…

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Louis P. Masur, "A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship" (Oxford UP, 2025) 38:02

3d ago38:02

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Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison went on a trip together through Upstate New York and parts of New England on horseback. This "northern journey" came at a moment of tension for the new nation, one in whose founding these Virginians and political allies had played key roles. The Constitution was ratified and Presi…

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The Ironheart Narrative Begins... 22:18

3d ago22:18

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Ironheart is out. It’s not getting glowing reviews from many media outlets. But somehow it’s YOUR fault because you’re a racist and misogynist?! Yeah, this is getting kinda old... Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers E…

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New Fantastic Four Trailer Kinda Felt Like Damage Control. 13:11

3d ago13:11

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A new final (??) trailer has dropped for Fantastic Four: First Steps, and it kinda feels like damage control. It seems to address a lot of the criticism of the previous trailer, including way less Sue Storm a close up of the female Silver Surfer, more Galactus and banter between the men in the group. But... Ben Grimm with a beard isn’t something th…

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Brandy and Monica Reunite for Tour, HBO's Billy Joel Documentary Premieres, Netflix Cuts 22 Games, Jon Erwin Launches Wonder Project, and more... 10:08

4d ago10:08

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(0:10): Brandy & Monica Reunite for 'The Boy Is Mine Tour' with Star-Studded Lineup in 2025 (1:46): HBO's 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Documentary Offers Intimate Look Amid Health Struggles (3:44): Netflix to Remove 22 Games, Including Hades, Amidst Gaming Division Overhaul (5:52): Jon Erwin Launches Faith-Based Streaming Service 'Wonder Project' o…

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Maya J. Berry, "Defending Rumba in Havana: The Sacred and the Black Corporeal Undercommons" (Duke UP, 2025) 1:31:12

4d ago1:31:12

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In Defending Rumba in Havana: The Sacred and the Black Corporeal Undercommons (Duke University Press, 2025), anthropologist and dancer Maya J. Berry examines rumba as a way of knowing the embodied and spiritual dimensions of Black political imagination in post-Fidel Cuba. Historically a Black working-class popular dance, rumba, Berry contends, is a…

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Massive Xbox Layoffs Incoming?! 13:34

4d ago13:34

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Things could be looking pretty bleak for Xbox employees next week. The rumor is that MASSIVE layoffs are coming, and this is the fourth round of layoffs in less than two years. Could Game Pass be partly to blame? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and…

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Men PLEASE Come Back! Men Won’t Date Today’s Women?! 30:54

4d ago30:54

30:54

The New York Times wants men to come back. They’re missed by women. Or something. This after YEARS of the media demonizing men, demoralizing men. Will the real men ever come back? Do they even want to bother dating today’s women? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opi…

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YouTube Doesn’t Want YOU Anymore. 35:04

4d ago35:04

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Mainstream media personalities from MSNBC and Fox News are pushing hard into YouTube as the social media platform tries to replace traditional cable TV. What does this mean to independent content creators? Well, the 2025 changes to the algorithm seems to be favoring these bigger players this year -- at least in news and commentary. Indie YouTube pe…

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Bad Company Honors Mick Ralphs, Duran Duran Hosts Halloween Concert, Starz Renews Outlander Prequel Early, Brad Pitt Discusses AA Impact, and more... 10:23

5d ago10:23

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(0:10): Bad Company Frontman Pays Tribute to Late Songwriting Legend Mick Ralphs (2:08): Duran Duran to Host Spooky Halloween Concert at Manchester's Co-Op Live (3:55): Starz Confirms Early Renewal for 'Outlander' Prequel Series 'Blood of My Blood' Before Premiere (5:56): Brad Pitt Opens Up About AA's Role in His Post-Divorce Transformation (7:50):…

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Christopher Clarey, "The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay" (Grand Central Publishing, 2025) 1:15:22

5d ago1:15:22

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In The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay (Grand Central Publishing, 2025) Christopher Clarey illuminates the skill and determination it took to accomplish Rafael Nadal’s most mind-blowing achievement: 14 French Open titles. Nadal has won big on tennis's many surfaces en route to becoming one of the greatest players of all time: securing…

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Véronique Altglas, "Judaizing Christianity and Christian Zionism in Northern Ireland" (Routledge, 2025) 39:04

5d ago39:04

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Véronique Altglas holds a PhD from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes in Paris and has served as a as a lecturer in sociology at Queen’s University Belfast since 2009. Dr. Altglas’ publications include two monographs: Le nouvel hindouisme occidental (CNRS, 2005); and From Yoga to Kabbalah: Religious Exoticism and the Logics of Bricolage (Oxford U…

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Marvel Wants Blade Reboot to DIE?! 10:10

5d ago10:10

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The writer of the original Blade trilogy -- David S. Goyer -- asked Marvel if they wanted help to course correct the troubled reboot, and they turned him down cold. There’s still no word on when we can expect the Blade MCU reboot, or if it’s still happening at all. Some motherf**kers are always trying to ice-skate uphill. Watch this podcast episode…

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Why Pixar Keeps FAILING with New IP. 16:18

5d ago16:18

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Elio crashed and burned at the box office this weekend, and now mainstream media is questioning why they can’t seem to have any big hits outside of sequels. Maybe they should ask John Lasseter? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast…

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Ghibli Memes are Digital COLONIALISM?! 20:14

5d ago20:14

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Those Studio Ghibli AI memes are being called "digital colonialism" now. I mean, sure, lifting Ghibli’s style is kinda sketchy. But... colonialism is a HUGE stretch, don’t you think? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that cover…

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HBO Announces Harry Potter Cast, Liverpool Festival Disrupted by Emergency, Vinyl Boom Strains Black Bands, Suga Donates to Autism Center, and more... 9:32

6d ago9:32

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(0:10): HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Cast Announced; JK Rowling's Role Stirs Controversy (1:59): Drama at Liverpool Festival: The Christians' Reunion Marred by Onstage Emergency Before Sting's Performance (3:38): Vinyl Boom Strains Bands as Black-Owned Record Stores Dwindle Amid Supply Woes (4:46): BTS's Suga Donates $3.6 Million to Open Autism Trea…

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The Truth About Bullshit: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Edition of On Bullshit with Pamela Hieronymi 36:52

6d ago36:52

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Today I’m thrilled to launch a brand new series for the Princeton UP Ideas Podcast. 20 years ago, Princeton University Press published a short volume with an excellent title: On Bullshit (Princeton UP, 2025). Written by philosopher Harry Frankfurt, On Bullshit was adapted from an essay that explored the meaning, uses, and consequences of bullshit. …

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Streaming Viewers are OVER Marvel... 12:54

6d ago12:54

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The streaming data is in, and superheroes are OUT. Yes, streamers are picking up fewer and fewer superhero series because of the expense and the lack of cultural relevance. In place of Marvel, people are choosing to watch shows based on video games and movies. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOW…

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