Best Spader Podcasts (2025)

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(Avengers) The Thunderbolts (new movie review) 6:19

1M ago6:19

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Spoiler alert! Tom and Kris are in the studio and super excited to drop the scoop details on the newest Avengers movie "The Thunderbolts". If you have not already seen it, you may want to before giving this a listen. Otherwise jump in and hear all about why they LOVED this movie! Send us a textBy Kris

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Breaking through barriers to Multiplication 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Disciples who make disciples. Groups that multiply to the 3rd and 4th generation. What’s getting in the way—and how do we break through? Join us for a practical and inspiring webinar as Wade unpacks what it takes to move beyond addition and into true multiplication. Drawing on insights from Global Church Movements (GCM) and real-world experience, w…

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Stargate: Atlantis 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

Tom and Kris are spilling the beans on all the cool things about this classic sci-fi television series starring so many great actors! Send us a textBy Kris

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Season 2 - Ep 21 - In the Paré Way - No Place to Hide and Into The Sun 2:33:00

2M ago2:33:00

2:33:00

The Paré Parade marches on! This week on The After Movie Diner, we hop Into The Sun — the movie that dares to ask, "What if Top Gun crashed headfirst into The Hard Way... and Michael Paré and Anthony Michael Hall were at the controls?" Then for the VHS Pick we slip on our Cannon Films shades and get sketchy with No Place to Hide, where Kris Kristof…

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Season 2 - Ep 20 - Tough Guys Don't Dance and Hologram Man 3:32:52

5M ago3:32:52

3:32:52

Matt Poirier from the Direct to Video Connoisseur is back again and we are back in the world of The Wings.... Wings Hauser that is! We dip into the bizarro time when Cannon Films gave Norman Mailer money to make a movie out of his jokey, pulp, novella, ghost story, that he only wrote because his publisher's contract required one more book from him.…

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Let's talk about Silo (tv series based on a book series) 11:19

5M ago11:19

11:19

Tom and Kris are talking about the tv series "Silo" airing on Apple TV. This highly captivating show is based on an intriguing book series. Spoiler alert - lots of details will be discussed, so if you haven't watched it yet, you may want to before listening. #silo Send us a textBy Kris

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Season 2 - Ep 19 - Troll & Delta Heat 2:35:15

5M ago2:35:15

2:35:15

Matt Poirier from the Direct to Video Connoisseur joins us to talk about the bizarre Michael Moriarty, Sonny Bono and Julia Louis-Dreyfus starring and John Carl Beuchler directed movie, Troll - listen to hear if Moriarty's wildly insane and embarrassing dancing beats that of Crispin Glover in Friday the 13th Pt. 4. Then we get sweaty and swampy dow…

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Season 2 - Ep 18 - In the Paré Way - DragonFight and Seizure 3:18:10

6M ago3:18:10

3:18:10

On a new sub-series and beautiful collaboration of The After Movie Diner and Cinema Beef Podcasts, Gary Hill and Jon Cross will dive into the career of one Mr. Michael Paré and every episode, still explore a second film that we came across on VHS. We recorded part of Cinema Beef's Halloween episode with the Paré film Bad Moon, and you can find that…

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Alien: Romulus and the Alien Movie Franchise 17:51

7M ago17:51

17:51

With the recent streaming release of Alien: Romulus, Kris and Tom are in the studio talking about this and other movies from the Alien film franchise. Send us a textBy Kris

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Mission Hubs and Movements 48:36

7M ago48:36

48:36

Could your church become a mission hub? Join Peter Roennfeldt for the next SHIFTm2M Best Practice Zoom as he explores how to transition your church into a multiplying mission hub. Drawing on best practices from the Apostle Paul and Motus Dei research, this webinar will identify practical next steps that will equip you to move from maintenance to mi…

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Season 2 - Ep 17 - The Substance 2:10:46

7M ago2:10:46

2:10:46

In a slight change from our regular programming, the incredible, incomparable and utterly delightful Nic Meek-Whitehead joins us to discuss The Substance - the new Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley film from Writer, Director, Editor and Producer, Coralie Fargeat. We discuss the nature of femininity in the media, vanity and the human animal, females r…

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Actor Spotlight on James Spader 7:59

7M ago7:59

7:59

In today's episode we are doing a spotlight on actor James Spader. He can be a hero, a villain, an anti-hero; and the character you love to hate. He has taken on so many great roles and made them his own. Join us to get all the details of why he is one of our favorite actors! Send us a textBy Kris

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Season 2 - Ep 16 - The Kiss & Soldier 3:22:46

8M ago3:22:46

3:22:46

On this ALL NEW episode of the After Movie Diner we start down a new series where each week we will cover: 1. a movie I really should've seen but haven't, starring or made by somebody I am a big fan of and 2. a weird find from my VHS collection So to that end we are talking about The Kiss - a criminally under seen, gonzo possession horror from 1988…

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The Abyss (an underwater adventure) 20:00

8M ago20:00

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Today we are talking about the 1989 underwater adventure film, "The Abyss". We are discussing spoilers and interesting true facts about the actors and filming. Join us for the details. Send us a textBy Kris

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Season 2 - Ep 15 - The Pentagon Papers - Sleazy Spader Springtime 7: "Sleaze the Day" No. 4 1:43:06

9M ago1:43:06

1:43:06

This is incredible. Sleazy Spader comes to an end, potentially forever. So, who did we rope into appearing on the last ever Sleazy Spader episode? Why Andy Lunn of course! Basically the Wizard behind the curtain (or perhaps tiny mouse blinds - listen to the show) of all things sleazy spades, who has kept our mail bag filled low these many years. It…

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 17:34

9M ago17:34

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Today's episode concludes our review of the original Star Wars trilogy as we delve deep into the detail on Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. We have highlights of crucial moments and interesting facts. Send us a textBy Kris

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Video Game Shout outs! 19:09

10M ago19:09

19:09

Today Tom and Kris are on the road and doing a portable podcast about favorite video games from back in the day to present! Lots of shout outs to great games that are sure to help bring back good gaming memories for everyone. Send us a textBy Kris

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From Seekers to Disciple-Makers: Practical Strategies with Dr. Dann Spader 1:02:23

10M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Join us for an exclusive webinar with Dr. Dann Spader, designed for church pastors who are already familiar with the principles of "4 Chair Discipling". Dive deeper into applying these transformative concepts within your ministry. Dann will share strategies for guiding your congregation through the four stages of spiritual growth—from seekers to di…

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Season 2 - Ep 14 - True Colors - Sleazy Spader Springtime 7: "Sleaze the Day" No. 3 1:17:05

10M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Moe Von Helvete née Porne joins me to talk about John Cusack and James Spader going head to head in a race to the top and political corruption in "Terrible White People in Connecticut" the Movie AKA True Colors!! SUPPORT INDIE CREATIVES Subscribe and/or leave us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts - Our show is on all platforms, take…

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Robin The Boy Wonder 12:31

10M ago12:31

12:31

Today we are talking about Robin the Boy Wonder and all the various characters that have portrayed this iconic hero/sidekick. Send us a textBy Kris

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 12:26

11M ago12:26

12:26

Today Kris and Tom are talking about the nitty gritty of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Send us a textBy Kris

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Clash of Clans - Why we love it! 16:59

11M ago16:59

16:59

Today we are deep diving into the game Clash of Clans. We give an overview of the best things about this game and a few dish out some handy details for those who want to play. Jump in and find out why we love this game! Send us a textBy Kris

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Season 2 - Ep 13 - Shadow of Fear - Sleazy Spader Springtime 7: "Sleaze the Day" No. 2 2:57:28

11M ago2:57:28

2:57:28

Matt Poirer from Direct to Video Connoisseur, is back and we are delving into a weird, low budget, confusingly edited and bizarrely written entry into Spader's career - that might just end up being the only thing that explains everything and makes any sense. We uncover the Spader Matrix Conundrum, Rediscover the powerful jazz tunes of Bingeing Scru…

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How to start moving your church toward multiplication 58:29

11M ago58:29

58:29

John North and Josh Bloomfield will help you understand four stages of multiplication in your church and start implementing the one thing that will make the biggest difference.

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Harley Quinn 9:39

11M ago9:39

9:39

Today we are talking about an anti-hero/villain/sometime heroine from the Batman storyline, Harley Quinn. We talk about her origin and some facts about her character, dishing all the details about her complexity and what makes her intriguing. Send us a textBy Kris

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Star Trek - Into Darkness (Kahn: then and now) 11:58

11M ago11:58

11:58

In today's episode we are discussing comparisons and differences between Star Trek - Into Darkness, the original Star Trek Kahn episode, and the Wrath of Kahn film. We are dishing all the details about the different Kahn portrayals, the plot lines, and relationships between characters. Send us a text…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 9:51

12M ago9:51

9:51

Today we are talking about the latest film in the Ghostbuster's franchise, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire". We are talking about all the great highlights of this movie, as well as, discussing details from the previous ones. Send us a textBy Kris

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The Mummy and The Mummy Returns 15:23

12M ago15:23

15:23

In today's episode, Kris and Tom are talking in the studio about The Mummy (1999 movie) and the sequel The Mummy Returns (2001 movie). We are dishing all the good details and sharing some interesting facts about both films. Send us a textBy Kris

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Star Wars: A New Hope - A classic favorite! 14:44

12M ago14:44

14:44

Today in the studio, Kris and Tom are talking all about the film "Star Wars: A New Hope". It has been a classic favorite for fans over the last few decades. In this episode we talk about the pivotal scenes, trivia tidbits, and more. Listen in and get the full scoop! Send us a textBy Kris

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Season 2 - Ep 12 - Critical Care - Sleazy Spader Springtime 7: "Sleaze the Day" No. 1 3:31:18

12M ago3:31:18

3:31:18

It's finally here and yes, it is most definitely Summer now - I don't care... I'm not changing it now. Anyway this episode is one of the greatest Sleazy Spader episodes ever! All sorts of things are discussed, questions answered, and yet we'll never have the full picture - we'll never truly know the one they call, Jimmy Spades. This episode is funn…

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Godzilla and Kong 12:06

12M ago12:06

12:06

In today's episode we are talking all about the latest movie, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire". (Spoiler alert!!! We discuss many specific plot details so if you have not yet watched it, you should do so first and then come back to this discussion.) We also recap details and discuss plot threads from previous movies, as well as the Monarch tv seri…

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Superheroes 6:44

12M ago6:44

6:44

This pilot episode is an introduction to our podcast. We discuss superheroes, Migo figures, and some multiple characters. Also, some of our future content is hinted at. Send us a textBy Kris

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The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Rings of Power Discussion 9:58

12M ago9:58

9:58

In today's episode we are discussing the multiple intertwined storylines of the Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, and the Rings of Power. We talk about bold and unsung heroes, action scenes, villains, character development and comparison, and some of the epic reasons we love this tangled storyline. Send us a text…

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SHIFTm2M Applied - A Conversation with Implementers 50:29

1y ago50:29

50:29

Featuring Dorothy Roberts (Door of Hope Christian Church) and Dean Clarke (The Salvation Army). Hosted by Tim Freyer (Power to Change). Remember when you first started learning about the frameworks in SHIFTm2M? It all seemed so straight forward and you might have wondered how you missed such a clear and simple strategy. Then came the implementation…

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What to do when you're struggling to implement a disciplemaking environment? 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

As someone who has been on the SHIFTm2M or EvangelismSHIFT journey, we are sure that you are totally sold on the disciplemaking model that Jesus left it for us to follow. And yet there is often a gap between your enthusiastic embracing of that model and the reality of what's happening in your church. How can you bring them together? In this Best Pr…

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How to put the SEND/MULTIPLY part of your Primary Pathway in place 51:52

1y ago51:52

51:52

Many church leaders who embrace Jesus’ disciplemaking model as God’s plan for their churches never implement the MULTIPLY/SEND level of their disciplemaking pathway. Partly, this is because multiplication is so far outside their training and experience that they don’t know where to start. This Best Practice Zoom will help you see some of the simple…

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Multiplying small groups and churches 1:11:44

1y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Join Bill and a panel of practitioners to explore how small groups and churches are multiplied.

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The Movement Strategy of Jesus in the Early Church 58:34

1y ago58:34

58:34

Be encouraged by how the early believers simply followed what Jesus modelled in disciplemaking and movement building. Be inspired by the implementation of the principles and practices of SHIFTm2M in the mission movement of the book of Acts.

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Applying the principle: "It's not what you do, but how you use what you do that makes a difference." 49:22

1y ago49:22

49:22

When moving to a new paradigm for ministry (Jesus’ disciplemaking process) you have two options for existing activities that are not a part of that paradigm: ditch them or repurpose them. Choosing what to ditch and what to keep is the topic for another Best Practice Zoom. Today we will be focusing on how to repurpose leadership meetings for the sak…

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The difference between a disciplemaking environment and a disciplemaking pathway 53:27

1y ago53:27

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Understanding Jesus’ disciplemaking model is transformative and exciting. The hard part is implementing it in your own context. How do you put a clear pathway in place in your church that will develop people into multiplying disciplemakers? It’s easy to map where your different ministry activities fit in the Disciplemaking Environment chart, but no…

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What personal practices will advance each stage of your movement building? 51:00

1y ago51:00

51:00

Remember the foundational rule of Jesus’ movement building strategy: Become what you want to multiply! John North will help us focus on the personal practices Jesus put in place that gave such authority and impetus to the movement He was building. We will discuss the personal practices you can put in place that will advance each stage of your movem…

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Metrics that matter most to movement building 51:14

1y ago51:14

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"So, how's the ministry going?” A simple and common question and an essential one for leaders. Our answer depends on a number of things. Consciously or unconsciously, we make assessments on how things are going based on metrics. Whether subjective or objective, informal or formal, we reference certain points and indicators to draw our conclusions. …

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Disciplemaking in the new normal 57:17

1y ago57:17

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Pandemics change society and church. What has been the impact on your disciplemaking environment and pathway? Share the specific challenges and opportunities are you wrestling with—and have them on the table for discussion at this best practices webinar hosted by Bill Hodgson, John North and Peter Roennfeldt.…

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How to build the spiritual foundations into your new believers - the first step in creating a disciplemaking environment 1:05:25

1y ago1:05:25

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As you prepare to implement your understanding of Jesus’ movement building model in your own church, you wonder how to start?You try to change your whole church ministry approach to match Jesus’ model, but you get significant push-back from people who are happy with the current model. What should you do? So many of these problems and issues that yo…

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What might church and mission look like in a post COVID-19 era? 56:54

1y ago56:54

56:54

Our global societies have been shaken—and the church with it. All routines have been upset, and even our practice of going to church has been derailed. The impacts are so broad and all-encompassing we struggle to grasp the implications. We are so tethered to past practices and traditions, it is difficult to hear what we are being told—that we are i…

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How to coach people in their next steps towards creating a disciplemaking environment 56:47

1y ago56:47

56:47

The eager tourists asked a policeman “what are the must-see places in Dublin?” for their afternoon of adventure. He increased their expectations by thoughtfully listing off a long list of “must see” landmarks and experiences. At which point the committed adventurers asked, “So where should we start?” To which he replied, “Well I definitely wouldn’t…

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How do you train people for evangelism in the disciplemaking environment? 1:13:02

1y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

You most likely finished your SHIFTm2M journey highly motivated to follow Jesus’ example. You began working on your own pathway to develop the people of your church into multiplying disciplemakers. As you thought through the stages of the Disciplemaking Environment (Connect – Win – Build – Train – Send/Multiply), the first three were familiar to yo…

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Season 2 - Ep 11 - On the Wings of Love - A celebration of all things Wings Hauser 4:05:41

1y ago4:05:41

4:05:41

When you truly fall in love with something, like Wings Hauser movies, the tendency is to push it as far as it'll go - and so, with our trusted, frequent and equally Wings obsessed co-host, Matt Poirier from Direct to Video Connoisseur, in tow, we head down the Hauser rabbit hole and discuss a wild sextet of his films, broken down into 3 double bill…

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Season 2 - Ep 10 - Predator 2 "Acceptable Losses" 2:45:19

1y ago2:45:19

2:45:19

Our guest again is the Direct to Video Connoisseur himself, Matt Poirier and on the way to talking about the sheer, shouty genius of Predator 2, we solve toilets, we solve sports, we talk shop lifting drug stores, Seinfeld and Netflix joining forces to bring us a movie on Pop-Tarts, a shitty article on Physical Media, urban filmed action movies and…

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Season 2 - Ep 9 - Pam Grier Night at the Sizzler - The Arena & Black Mama, White Mama 1:51:37

1y ago1:51:37

1:51:37

The Direct to Video Connoisseur, Matt Poirier joins us again but, this time, we're talking all about Pam Grier with plenty of rambling segues about food, inspirational stories, babies and dogs on planes, female action leads, Barbie and more! We're happy to be back with new episodes!! SUPPORT INDIE CREATIVES Subscribe and/or leave us a rating and re…

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