Best Retrospection Multimedia Podcasts (2025)

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#68 - ALL STAR SUPERMAN - Retrospective Review (feat. Anthony Desiato) PART ONE 1:54:24

5d ago1:54:24

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In this very special two part series, Rob O' Connor and Alan Burke are joined by Superman scholar and 'Digging for Krypronite' host Anthony Desiato for a comprehensive retrospective of one of the most celebrated Superman stories of all time: Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All Star Superman. In Part One, we dive into the first six issues of this…

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#67 - JAMES GUNN's SUPERMAN TRAILER TALK! Special Emergency Episode! 57:12

6d ago57:12

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Alan and Rob discuss the first full theatrical trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN! How do we feel about the combative interview between Lois and Clark? What about Lex and the Justice League? Does the CG look up to snuff? All of this and more discussed! PLUS! We hear from some of our listeners who got in touch with their thoughts. Rate and review the…

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Art Hounds: Duluth retrospective, musical improv and open mic storytelling 3:54

6d ago3:54

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the original submission. Celebrating the work of Duluth artist Oddio Nib Jeff Schmidt, owner of Lizzards Art Gallery & Framing in Duluth, recommends visiting a …

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Art Hounds: Somali dance traditions, sculptural books and raw photography 3:58

13d ago3:58

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Showcasing dance from across Somalia Sabrin Nur is a multi-disciplinary artist living…

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Liz Fillipone and the Five Ages 30:33

15d ago30:33

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/In this episode of the Fit News podcast, host Jen Shaver, a triple certified fitness expert specializing in midlife, welcomes back special guest Liz Fillipone. Liz, with 20 years of diverse experience in movement pra…

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My Beautiful Girl 18:12

19d ago18:12

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Emily finds herself trapped in a horrifying dream. Within a shifting landscape of unfinished basements and rooms that appear and disappear. Join the intimate and heartbreaking moments of a family forever changed by tragedy, featuring original music by Lizzie Zink and narrated by Noah Martin.This fascinating season is proudly brought to you by the i…

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Art Hounds: Homegrown Festival, Native short films and a youth string fest in Marshall 4:15

20d ago4:15

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Happy Homegrown! It’s that time of the year when, for eight days, local music reigns …

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#66 - Ranking the Super Suits - PART TWO (with Parker Johnston) 1:11:11

21d ago1:11:11

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Alan and Rob return alongside special guest Parker to finish ranking the live-action Superman suits! Which designs stand the test of time? Which ones took bold risks? And how have these costumes reflected the changing times and changing interpretations of Superman himself? Rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! Join the "Inside the All Star Su…

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Art Hounds: Tiny tourism dioramas, Bluff Country studios and an anti-gallery 4:18

27d ago4:18

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Dioramas of the Twin Cities’ most beloved landmarks Shari Aronson is the creative Co-…

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#65 - Ranking the Superman Suits! (with Parker Johnston) 2:07:23

1M ago2:07:23

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"Say Jim! That's a bad outfit! Whooooaa!" From George Reeves’ classic TV look, to Christopher Reeve’s timeless movie costume, through to the modern designs worn by Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin, we are diving deep into the evolution of one of the most important aspects of the Man of Steel myth, the suit itself! This week Rob and A…

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Art Hounds: Puppets, comedy and Minnesota’s literary roots 4:23

1M ago4:23

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Time-traveling puppets and Cherokee futurism Oogie Push is a Minneapolis-based actor …

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Art Hounds: Endangered flora in handmade paper, an absurdist play and a multimedia symphony 4:00

1M ago4:00

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Vanishing flora, captured on handmade Paper Minneapolis-based visual and teaching art…

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#64 - Interview with SUPERMAN CLASSIC Animator Robb Pratt! 57:10

1M ago57:10

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This week, Alan flies solo as he sits down with the talented Robb Pratt, an animation veteran who has worked on such timeless classics as Disney's Hercules and Pocahontas and the creative force behind the amazing Superman Classic and Bizarro Classic animated shorts! We talk about the craft of animation, Robb’s incredible career, his love for Superm…

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Don't Say Goodbye 18:04

2M ago18:04

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Exactly three weeks after the tragic incident that claimed Stirling's life, we find the Huxley family grappling with the profound aftermath. Emily and Carter have recently been released from the hospital, physically and emotionally scarred, and their mother Stella is navigating the challenging terrain of single parenthood. As Stella tries to resume…

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Art Hounds: Choral transformation, small-town musical and a Zappa tribute 4:08

2M ago4:08

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Musical premiere in Bemidji tackles small-town healing Kevin Cease of Bemidji is a fu…

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Art Hounds: Rocking chairs, new opera and breaking 4:10

2M ago4:10

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Resting as resistance Folk musician Emily Youngdahl Wright of Minneapolis admires wri…

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#63 - ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN Issues 1-5 Spoiler Review, PLUS: Rise of The Super 7! 1:28:32

2M ago1:28:32

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Alan and Rob discuss the acclaimed 'ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN' series by DC! How does this new alternate version of Superman's origin compare against other beloved versions? Does Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval's darker interpretation gel with our sensibilities? Later, we discuss a lost gem from the blessed decade of the 1990s "Rise of the Super Seven", a gl…

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The Link Between Finances and Fitness with Edmund Ricker 35:39

2M ago35:39

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/In this episode, Jen introduces Edmund Ricker as the first finance expert to appear on the podcast. Edmund is a certified financial planner and enrolled agent who experienced bankruptcy at the age of 30. This persona…

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Art Hounds: A ceramic party, Asian American classical music and forest sculpture 3:51

2M ago3:51

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. A spring garden in ceramics Cindy Pope is a ceramic artist from Waite Park. She got a…

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Art Hounds: Latino musicals and textile, plus Lilith Fair revisited 4:19

2M ago4:19

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Generations of sewing Daniela Bianchini is a Minneapolis mosaic artist who is origina…

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Why Willpower Isn't Enough with Jason Gootman 29:02

2M ago29:02

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/Host Jen Shaver sits down with Jason Gootman, a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Nutritionist, and Certified Exercise Physiologist. Jason shares his …

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#62 - The Weird Ireland Episode of Lois & Clark - St Patrick's Day Special! 1:43:39

2M ago1:43:39

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A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Lois & Clark! Top of the morning to you, Superfans! In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, here's an episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman that'll have you saying “Bejaysus!”…Season 3’s infamous "When Irish Eyes Are Killing". Joining us for the occasion are two of the best in the Superman podcasting w…

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Art Hounds: ‘Opera Underground,’ ‘Strange Paradises’ and an indie rock musical 4:50

3M ago4:50

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Strange Paradises Visual artist Brian Frink of Mankato is looking forward to an exhib…

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A Ghost's View 17:44

3M ago17:44

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Retrospection Radio Theater presents season 7, Dream Walker. In this episode, a family is in the hospital after a car crash. Carter wakes up with a head injury and is confused. His sister, Emily, is also injured, with severe damage to her legs. Their mother, Stella, tries to hold the family together amidst the chaos. The family grapples with the af…

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Art Hounds recommend one-act plays, two generations of artists and art of the fjords 3:45

3M ago3:45

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. One-act plays in Winona Daryl Lanz, owner of Chapter Two Books in Winona, is glad to …

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Habit Hacks with Jen Shaver 23:19

3M ago23:19

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/This episode focuses on building lasting habits through small, consistent actions. Jen breaks down the habit cycle, explaining how cues, routines, and rewards work together and how you can tweak them to create positi…

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Art Hounds recommend art by museum staffers, mental health professionals and prisoners 4:11

3M ago4:11

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Artists at work Diane Richard of St. Paul worked for 21 years at the Minneapolis Inst…

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#61 - Exclusive ILYA SALKIND Interview - The legendary producer talks Superman, Superboy, Supergirl and Santa Claus! 1:53:16

3M ago1:53:16

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Rob and Alan are joined by legendary film and TV producer Ilya Salkind (Superman: The Movie, Superman II) to talk about spearheading the original Superman movie series in the 70s and 80s, the fallout with Richard Donner, bringing Supergirl to the big screen, the small screen adventures of Superboy and even bringing Santa Claus to life! PLUS! Alan a…

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Art Hounds offer Valentine’s recommendations: A murderous plant, a rom com and math art 3:59

3M ago3:59

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Take your valentine somewhere that’s green Writer and art lover Susan Montag recommen…

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More Nutrition Tips from Marie Cherrett 35:37

3M ago35:37

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/Marie Cherrett helps women 40+ deal with symptoms of menopause and perimenopause through natural nutritional changes rather than starving oneself.Jen Shaver, your host and triple-certified health expert, discusses bu…

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Art Hounds: The history of Gospel music, spring flowers and a play about immigration 3:57

3M ago3:57

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Somebody Say Hallelujah Linda Sloan of Hopkins, Minn., is the executive director for …

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The Hardest Goodbye 17:42

4M ago17:42

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All of the families' problems come to a head as Stella confronts Emily, who confronts Carter. Stirling must do his best to control the damage that has been done.Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of vintage radio with Noah Martin at the helm as he breathes life into the latest season of Retrospection Radio Theatre: Dream Walker. Dream Walker …

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Art Hounds recommend a flutist in Lakeville, a musical in St. Paul and jazz in Rochester 4:05

4M ago4:05

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Flute takes center stage Roma Duncan is a piccolo player in the Minnesota Orchestra. …

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Body Neutrality | Jessica Jamison 28:31

4M ago28:31

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/Jessica Jamison is a licensed mental health counselor and certified personal trainer offering both services through her Business Revolution Health. With over 9 years of experience, she supports chronic dieters and fi…

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Emily Huxley 15:36

4M ago15:36

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Emily Huxley struggles with high school and the loss of friends. She must deal with a threat against her activities and friendships while juggling the responsibility of being a big sister.Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of vintage radio with Noah Martin at the helm as he breathes life into the latest season of Retrospection Radio Theatre: …

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Art Hounds: River photography, paternal theater and high school one-acts 4:03

4M ago4:03

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. The River Connects Us Jim Voegeli of Rochester visited to Winona Arts Center recently…

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#60 - The incredibly underrated Superman III Novelisation (feat. Zach Moore!) 2:03:36

4M ago2:03:36

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"Clark Kent, Superman - these are just names for the raw kinetic energy of Krypton, a planetary power at war with itself. That it could divide into equal halves, like night and day, was only one of its brilliant possibilities. It could, as well, destroy itself." Rob proudly presents to Alan and special guest Zach Moore (from Always Hold Onto Smallv…

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Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom 4:09

4M ago4:09

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. This play is🔥 Twin Cities actor Peyton McCandless is looking forward to seeing a new …

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The Impact of Food on Chronic Symptoms | Dr. Emily Roedersheimer 34:41

4M ago34:41

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/Dr. Emily is a board certified family physician from the Columbus area who discovered her true calling in functional medicine.Jen Shaver, your host and triple-certified health expert, discusses Dr. Emily's personal h…

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Stella Huxley 20:22

4M ago20:22

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Stella is overwhelmed with the thought that she is a bad mother. After a tough day at work, Stella takes some time to herself - which impacts the rest of the family. Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of vintage radio with Noah Martin at the helm as he breathes life into the latest season of Retrospection Radio Theatre: Dream Walker. Dream Wa…

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Art Hounds recommend still lives, stained glass and live jazz 4:07

4M ago4:07

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Actually a very active life Life-long art lover Ted Pfohl of Little Falls wholehearte…

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#59 - Interview with SUPERBOY star JOHN HAYMES NEWTON! 1:08:00

4M ago1:08:00

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"Hasn't your mother ever told you not to play with volatile chemicals?!" In a very special episode of All Star Superfan, Rob is joined by the star of season one of SUPERBOY, the one and only John Haymes Newton! Together, they discuss the casting process, John's experiences with the character earlier in life, the trials and tribulations of making a …

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The Perfect Family 22:00

5M ago22:00

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Stirling is distracted at work as he worries about his family and dreads returning home. But eventually work ends and he must return home. He checks in on each of his family members who seem less than thrilled to have him around - though each have their own personal reasons for the disappointment. Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of vintage…

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#58 - JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN TRAILER REACTION! 2:13:59

5M ago2:13:59

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"Take me home." The moment we've all been waiting for is here and Alan and Rob give their raw, unfiltered reaction to the historic teaser trailer for James Gunn's "SUPERMAN". PLUS! An Avengers-level armada of friends and podcasting legends chime in with their thoughts! This is a BIG one folks! TIMECODES: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Thoughts going i…

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#57 - ALL STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2024 - "Hook" Retro Review 1:40:19

5M ago1:40:19

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"What would the world be like without Captain Hook?" Alan and Rob return after five years in deep space a brief hiatus to talk all about the beloved (depending on what age you are!) holiday classic “Hook” about an older Peter Pan, played by the late great Robin Williams. The lads discuss Williams’ legendary real-life friendship with Christopher Ree…

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How to Achieve Your Goals 18:18

5M ago18:18

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/How often do you set goals that are based more on what you think you should do rather than what's truly achievable for you right now?Jen Shaver, your host and triple-certified health expert, brings you a solo episode…

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The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery 4:00

5M ago4:00

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Authoring and illustrating childhood Art fan Deborah Bartels of St Paul took a deligh…

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Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat 4:12

6M ago4:12

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. An arts retreat Andrew Rosendorf of Minneapolis says he wouldn’t be the playwright he…

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Raw Chattering with Vicky Midwood 32:07

6M ago32:07

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🌟 Busy women, reclaim your time with a FREE home workout – your shortcut to strength and confidence! 💪✨ https://workwithjenshaver.com/Vicki Midwood is a health coach and addiction eliminator who is passionate about helping business owners over 40 liberate themselves from compulsive eating, alcohol dependance, over exercise, weight, obsession, and a…

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Art Hounds: The M gets bigger, student-curated Black joy and fancy chairs you can’t sit on 4:14

6M ago4:14

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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. The M’s new wing triples its exhibit space in downtown St. Paul Architectural histori…

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