Best Josh Liston Podcasts (2025)

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The Bezoar was BeZoring | Buffy at 75 on Rolling Stone's Best TV Theme Songs Ever List | S4's The Freshmen 2:09

1M ago2:09

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In this episode Josh covers bad-Bad Guys, Rolling Stone disrespecting the Buffy Theme Song, and S4's The Freshmen and the character Sunday. Was 'The Bezoar' was one of the worst bad guys ever on Buffy? https://whatculture.com/tv/10-worst-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-villains?page=4 Buffy at 75 on Rolling Stone's Best TV Theme Songs List. https://www.ro…

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TFIA Issue #10 - 4 Ways to Make Your Audio Podcast Sound Dated (Potentially). 2:26

1M ago2:26

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-ways-make-your-audio-podcast-sound-dated-josh-liston-yypjc 4 Ways to Make Your Audio Podcast Sound Dated (Potentially). Cliffhanger-Openers to every episode of your show. These can be great, but most often are not. Adding Background Music to every segment of the production…

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TFIA Issue #9 - Podcast Growth is "Straightforward", Just Be A Guest On Other Shows. 2:53

1M ago2:53

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/podcast-growth-straightforward-just-guest-other-shows-josh-liston-5bwbc/ TL;DR: Guesting on other Podcasts is amazing and you should definitely jump on the majority of opportunities to do so, but don't let your success or lack thereof getting booked define your value as a Po…

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Is 'The Anointed One' really the worst Buffy villain of all time? Plus who was the most underused character on BTVS? 5:54

1M ago5:54

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In this episode we cover two big questions in the Buffyverse, and we take a look at two different Buffy-related articles that might help us answer those questions better. The Questions. Who is the worst villain on Buffy The Vampire Slayer? Who was the most underused Big Bad on Buffy? The Articles. https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/buffyverse-chara…

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Happy 28th Birthday BTVS: You "Saved The World, A Lot" from Bad TV. 0:31

2M ago0:31

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hellofamouth.com | [email protected] Happy 28th Birthday BTVS: You "Saved The World, A Lot" from Bad TV. Read Screen Rant's Full List here: https://screenrant.com/buffy-vampire-slayer-cringeworthy-lines/ Hell of a Mouth on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofamouthpodcast Hell of a Mouth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellofamouthpodc…

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A 'Bored Now' Bonus: Screen Rant called a classic Buffy catchphrase "Cringeworthy", and we don't agree. 0:51

2M ago0:51

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hellofamouth.com | [email protected] Screen Rant called a classic Buffy catchphrase "Cringeworthy", and we certainly don't agree. Read Screen Rant's Full List here: https://screenrant.com/buffy-vampire-slayer-cringeworthy-lines/ Hell of a Mouth on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellofamouthpodcast Hell of a Mouth on Instagram: https://www.insta…

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TFIA Issue #8 - From Audio Hero to Video near-Zero: Format vs Fandom. 3:56

2M ago3:56

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-places-start-your-podcast-edit-josh-liston-6jvic TL;DR: I'm an Audio Podcast Super Fan and a Video Podcast Dabbler. Today's Newsletter is purely anecdotal, and I'm not sure what it really means, but I feel like it means something. I asked myself what format of Podcasting (…

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Ranking the Best Big Bads in 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' - Did Collider Get it Right? 19:53

2M ago19:53

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hellofamouth.com | [email protected] In this episode we explore the following question, who are the best "Big Bads" in Buffy The Vampire Slayer? Your host Josh is once again lightly-roasting the top search result in his home country of Australia, this time from Collider.com and their article titled "‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Big Bads Ranked fro…

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TFIA Issue #7 - 3 Places to Start Your Podcast Edit 4:35

2M ago4:35

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The Future IS Audio newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-places-start-your-podcast-edit-josh-liston-6jvic TL;DR: Start by cutting some (or all) of the things that would really really really annoy you as Podcast Listener. Not everyone can afford Professional Podcast Editing, nor do they need it. In fact, I’d encourage you TO edit…

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Saving One Day at a Time - moving from Netflix to POP TV for Season 4. 6:14

2M ago6:14

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Listen & Share the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Topic: How One Day at a Time's cast, crew and fans campaigned for a Season 4 after it was cancelled in early 2019 by Netflix. With the CBS cable network POP TV taking on the challenge of saving-the-show and giving the world more episodes of 'One Day at a Time'. Episode Sources: …

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Welcome to 'Hell Of A Mouth' a Buffy fancast - plus Buffy Reboot News, and Rolling Stone's Best & Worst Buffy Episodes Ever 34:47

2M ago34:47

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hellofamouth.com In this introductory episode of the 'Hell of a Mouth' podcast, your host Josh Liston shares why he created this new show, how it's different from your standard Buffy Rewatch style podcast, and how important Buffy The Vampire Slayer has been to him throughout his life. We also get some Buffy Reboot News from Sarah Michelle Gellar he…

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TFIA Issue #6 - The Mute Function Is More Useful Than AI. 2:32

2M ago2:32

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Subscribe to The Future IS Audio Newsletter on LinkedIn. [ No Links Below are Affiliate Links ]. Microphone: Rode Wireless Micro USB-C Lav Mic. .... The Mute Function Is More Useful Than AI (In Podcasting). I’ve found myself more than a little down-in-the-mouth of late, reading and listening to all the discussions around AI in Podcasting, and its p…

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Buffy's Worst Episodes Ever. "Even One of the Best Shows Ever had some Real Stinkers in the Mix". 8:41

2M ago8:41

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Listen & Share the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Audience Question: What episodes of Buffy does Josh feel are the worst? In this episode Josh dives into Rolling Stone's Worst-to-Best 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Episodes Ever List: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-ranking-every-episo…

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The 10 Best 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Episodes of All Time - according to Rolling Stone. 16:58

2M ago16:58

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Listen to and Share the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In this episode Josh evaluates The 10 Best 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Episodes of All Time, according to Rolling Stone. Follow along with Rolling Stone's Top 10 List here: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/10-best-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-episodes-of-all…

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Saving THE TICK - Celebrities including Mark Hamill put their weight behind trying to #SaveTheTick 4:53

2M ago4:53

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Listen to & Support the Show: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Celebrities including Mark Hamill put their weight behind trying to #SaveTheTick on Amazon. Both fans of the show (and series creator, Ben Edlund) campaigned long and hard to find The Tick a new home after its cancellation, but did it work? Episode Sources: https://www.wcne…

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'Person of Interest' on CBS, was it being "watched" enough? - #13isnotenough 5:00

3M ago5:00

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Listen & Share: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ After 4 season’s ranging from 22 to 23 episodes, 'Person of Interest' fans became aware in the first half of 2015 that CBS had only put in an order for 13 episodes for the show’s upcoming 5th Season. This launched a massive fan effort featuring Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogging and Po…

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TFIA Issue #5 - The Rode Wireless Micro is Going on My Portable Podcasting Gear List (2025 Edition). 4:17

3M ago4:17

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Subscribe to The Future IS Audio Newsletter on LinkedIn. [ No Links Below are Affiliate Links ]. TL;DR: Gear isn’t just about utility, it’s about excitement and energy. If a new piece of audio gear has you making more content, having more fun (or experiencing less stress), and it reduces the timeline from idea creation and idea execution, then plea…

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The Buffy Reboot - Sarah Michelle Gellar's comments on the potential 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' revival 3:04

3M ago3:04

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Listen and Connect: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In early February 2025, Sarah Michelle Gellar of 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' fame posted a statement on her official Instagram account regarding the recent announcement that a Buffy Reboot/Revival is in the works, and along the path to becoming a reality. You can read the original pos…

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Roasting the Stone #2 - "The 50 Worst Album Covers of All Time" from Rolling Stone 1:30

3M ago1:30

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ROLLING STONE’S THE 50 WORST ALBUM COVER OF ALL TIME (Published JULY 19, 2024) The Article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/worst-album-covers-1235044141/donny-osmond-disco-train-1235045232/By Josh Liston | JCALdigital.org

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TFIA Issue #4 - Where did all the Soundseeing Tours go? 3:01

3M ago3:01

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Where did all the Soundseeing Tours go in Podcasting? TL;DR - Your Podcast doesn’t have to be an Interview Show or a Panel Show built (from format to presentation) to enable video production. It can be different, unique, more. In 2012, when I first started ramping up my Podcast consumption into overdrive, one genre that I always enjoyed was the Sou…

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TFIA Issue #3 - 4 Reasons TO put Audio-only episodes on YouTube. 3:37

3M ago3:37

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TL;DR: If you’ve done the work to produce a super polished audio show, then you’re not putting up an inferior product to video on YouTube, just a different one. Audio on YouTube is NOT fake video, it's expanded accessibility. 4 Reasons TO put Audio-only episodes on YouTube: For Increased Accessibility. (Every day at my day job I sell TV's to folks …

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Star Trek: Enterprise fans raised millions of dollars for a Season 5 of the show 2:38

3M ago2:38

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Despite raising millions of dollars, the fan-campaign for a 5th season of Star Trek: Enterprise, but was it successful? Decreasing viewership, uneven story arcs, a change of Showrunner, and a lack of network support were among the many reasons that Enterprise was On The Bubble multiple times during its …

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TFIA Issue #2 - Slayers: A Buffyverse Story - Audio Storytelling That Gave Me Goosebumps 4:04

3M ago4:04

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[ Audio-article recorded using the Rode Wireless Micro USB-C System ]. 'The Future IS Audio' newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/slayers-buffyverse-story-audio-storytelling-gave-me-josh-liston-nzgvc/ Slayers: A Buffyverse Story - Audio Storytelling That Gave Me Goosebumps. In 2023, Audible released an exclusive program called Sla…

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Chelsea Arrington and The Night Agent S2. (The Binge-Release Model vs Storytelling) 4:04

3M ago4:04

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Listen to other Great Shows: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ What happens when you release an entire season of a television on day one, and a good chunk of the early chatter is swirling around a much-loved Character being written out of the latest TV season, for no apparent reason? Well, there's not much a Showrunner can do, but try t…

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Roasting the Stone #1 - "The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" from Rolling Stone 6:25

3M ago6:25

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Rolling Stone's "The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" (Originally published October 13, 2023): https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-guitarists-1234814010/andy-summers-3-1234815076/ Quick (Less Annoying to Read) List: https://www.acclaimedmusic.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=14312 .... @joshuacliston on X/Twitter. @joshlistoncomedy on…

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Flowers, Seeds and Fresh Pies - the fan-campaign to save Pushing Daisies 3:06

3M ago3:06

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co-Powered by the Gonna Geek Network: https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ How fans sent in Flowers, Seeds and even Fresh Pies to ABC to try and save the much-loved comedy-drama, Pushing Daisies (2007). Fans wanted a Season 3, and they did everything they could to get it. Socials @joshuacliston on Twitter @joshuacliston on Facebook @joshua…

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TFIA Issue #1 - 9 Reasons Headphones are the Key to a Professional Podcast Recording Session. 9:45

3M ago9:45

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TLDR; Wear Headphones. 9 Reasons Headphones are the Key to a Professional Podcast Recording Session. 1. You’ll know if there’s a catastrophic noise being baked into the recording (electrical hum, static noise, buzzing sounds). 2. You won’t be off-mic half of the time. (You can hear when you’re in the sweet spot of your microphone, and when you’re n…

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Closure vs Cliffhangers: What Makes for the Perfect TV Series Finale? 6:19

4M ago6:19

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co-Powered by The Gonna Geek Network. What's the best way to end a TV show? Does giving fans exactly what they want, mean they'll watch (and rewatch) with even more interest, passion, and long-term devotion? That and more in this audio essay style episode from On The Bubble podcast. Email: [email protected] | @joshuacliston on Twitter/X. Find mo…

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When Platforms Recommend You the Same TV Show That They Cancelled 2:02

6M ago2:02

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Have you ever been recommended a show by the same platform that Cancelled that show? Josh has been recommended a few shows lately based on his taste, that were cancelled by the same platform or network that made the recommendation. Reminding Josh of only one thing: he's still incredibly annoyed about th…

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Goodbye, Thank You, and Enjoy the Ride. 7:48

8M ago7:48

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Goodbye, Thank You, and Enjoy the Ride :-) @joshuacliston on Instagram, X and Facebook. Email: [email protected] Hire Us To Edit Your Show(s): https://www.deadsetpodcasting.com/servicesBy Josh Liston | @deadsetpod

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3 Podcast Advertising Pet Peeves (Poor Placement, Poor Choices and "You Might Also Likes") 9:10

9M ago9:10

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https://www.jcaldigital.org/deadset-podcasting 3 Podcast Advertising Pet Peeves: Poorly placed Ads that ruin the emotional arc of a Podcast episode. Incredibly distasteful decisions around Ad Insertion Slots. Cluttering up your show feed with plugs for other shows that aren't even remotely relevant to your show and/or your genre of show ("You Might…

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#10 - A Return to Roland Garros - Alcaraz v Zverev in Review 22:24

10M ago22:24

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The Alcaraz v Zverev French Open Final was an epic see-saw of a tennis match, and in this brief retrospective episode, we share our thoughts on the 2024 final with the benefit of hindsight. ... Spread the word about the show and we'll give you a shout on the Pod. https://JCALdigital.org https://www.instagram.com/beergardensports/ ... Episode Theme …

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[Feed Share] The VO GOAT Scott Brick on Celebrating Wins, Creating Character Voices, and The Primacy of Water 23:23

10M ago23:23

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This Episode was Originally Released via My Old Hands Scott Brick is the voice of many classic audiobooks including the Dune series, The Sword of Shannara series, Jurassic Park, Atlas Shrugged, The Reacher series, In Cold Blood, The Lion's Game, and many more. In part 2 of a multi-part series wth Scott Brick we explore the following: Celebrating wi…

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4 Tips for Getting Your Podcasting Mojo Back in 2024 6:11

10M ago6:11

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Join us for 4 Tips for Getting Your Podcasting Mojo Back in 2024. Go back and listen to your favourite episodes. Go back and listen to or watch the shows, read the books, listen to the music, that first inspired you to create. Talk about how you feel with someone who cares - that could even be someone in your Audience. Listen to a show that you don…

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The Struggle 2024 - How To Keep Going When You're Questioning the Effort Required to Podcast (Well) 3:40

10M ago3:40

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How do you keep going when your motivation to keep Podcasting is low? Socials: • @deadsetpod on Twitter/X. • @deadsetpod on Instagram. • @deadsetpodcasting on Facebook. Email: [email protected] Hire Us To Edit Your Show(s): https://www.deadsetpodcasting.com/servicesBy Deadset Podcasting | @deadsetpod

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[Feed Share] Scott Brick on Respecting Pronunciation & Authorship in Shannara, Dune & Atlas Shrugged 32:28

10M ago32:28

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Feed Share from My Old Hands. Scott Brick is the voice of many classic audiobooks including the Dune series, The Sword of Shannara series, Jurassic Park, Atlas Shrugged, and many more. In part 1 of a multi-part series wth Scott Brick we explore the following: Is it Shannara {shann•ara} or Shannara {Shar•nar•rah} ? Voicing the Dune Series. Scott's p…

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The Idea, The Format and The Name - Crash Course in Podcasting Lesson #1 21:54

11M ago21:54

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Lesson #1 .pdf - The Idea, The Format and The Name <<< Click to View. TLDL: Don't limit your creativity, but also don't get too attached to the concepts you have in your head (Idea, Format, Name) until you've done a little work to validate those concepts in the real world. The .pdf for Lesson 1 contains expanded information the basic Show Format Ty…

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How to Support Your Favourite Podcast without Spending Money 2:41

11M ago2:41

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There are many ways to support your favourite Podcast without spending money, and today we explore some of the zero-cost yet high impact things you can do as a Podcast Fan to uplift both fellow Creators and Podcasting as a whole. Share a post. LIKE a post. Tag a friend. Comment something nice. Rate and Review the show. Keep Listening. Post a Pic. S…

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Will Ron Livington's 'Loudermilk' Ever Get a Season 4? 3:20

11M ago3:20

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In this episode we look at the question: Will Ron Livingston's 'Loudermilk' ever get a Season 4? Clarifications. Loudermilk first aired on Oct. 17, 2017 on Audience Network for ten episodes. Resources. ComingSoon.net YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/I7y8ag3tYEk?si=QTC58jhuox5f0wKm&t=564 Socials @joshuac…

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#9 - Djokovic's Early Form at Roland-Garros & Nadal v Zverev was a Round 1 Blockbuster (p2/3) 16:11

11M ago16:11

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Part 2/3. Djokovic's Early Form at Roland-Garros Nadal v Zverev was Awesome Quality Spread the word about the show and we'll give you a shout on the Pod. https://JCALdigital.org https://www.instagram.com/beergardensports/ ... Episode Theme Song is 'Fight Night' by Soundridemusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P76knk9dAkI - check out their YT Chann…

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#8 - I've Got A Problem! Lousy French Open Coverage & Tommy Paul's Trucker Hat (p1/3) 18:33

11M ago18:33

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Part 1/3. New Segment Alert! I've Got A Problem! Culphman: Lousy French Open Coverage on Australian Free-to-Air. Josh: Tommy Paul's Trucker Hat. Spread the word about the show and we'll give you a shout on the Pod. https://JCALdigital.org https://www.instagram.com/beergardensports/ ... Episode Theme Song is 'Fight Night' by Soundridemusic https://w…

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#7 - Wildcards | Darwin Blanch & Big Name Byes - Conspiracy Corner with Culphman 20:29

11M ago20:29

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https://JCALdigital.org https://www.instagram.com/beergardensports/ Wildcards as a concept in 2024. Darwin Blanch gets the tap on the shoulder, and then gets destroyed by Nadal. Big Names getting Byes in early rounds of non-Slam Tournaments. Spread the word about the show and we'll give you a shout on the Pod. ... Episode Theme Song is 'Fight Night…

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Today marks 15 Years since FOX Canceled 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'. 1:02

12M ago1:02

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ Today (May 18th 2024) marks 15 years since FOX officially canceled 'Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles' and ignited one of the most talked-about (and enduring) fan-campaigns of all-time. As a side-note, they also canceled your Host Josh's favourite show of all-time, and he's still not happy about it. C…

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Please Edit Your Show. Podcasting tips from Howard Fine & Roman Mars (and Jason Van Orden) - (p3/3) 7:42

12M ago7:42

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Josh went back and listened to some of his earliest Podcast Interviews (from 2012 and early 2013) and has managed through all the muck and mess, to pull out several lessons for better Podcast Interviews. This is part 3 of a 3 part series covering the following 3 Lessons. Today's Lesson: EDIT YOUR PODCAST!! To paraphrase Howard Fine: If you think ed…

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#6 - Rublev Wins Madrid | Thiem's Retirement | Novak's History of Odd Occurrences 40:54

12M ago40:54

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https://JCALdigital.org https://www.instagram.com/beergardensports/ Rublev Wins the Madrid Masters 1000. Dominic Thiem announces his retirement. Novak's History of Odd Occurrences (the Water Bottle Incident 2024). Spread the word about the show and we'll give you a shout on the Pod. ... Episode Theme Song is 'Fight Night' by Soundridemusic https://…

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#5 - A Motivated FAA | Jan-Lennard Struff Wins Munich | Mpetshi Perricard & French Tennis 29:23

12M ago29:23

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https://JCALdigital.org https://www.instagram.com/beergardensports/ How FAA and other Pros in his position build and maintain motivation. Jan-Lennard Struff Wins Munich. Mpetshi Perricard & French Tennis. Spread the word about the show and we'll give you a shout on the Pod. ... Episode Theme Song is 'Fight Night' by Soundridemusic https://www.youtu…

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Family Guy saved by Record DVD Sales, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network (and kinda by FOX) 4:48

12M ago4:48

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https://www.gonnageek.com/show/on-the-bubble/ In 2001, FOX canceled Family Guy after just 3 Seasons, but what happened next was something that FOX did not expect. Resources. https://www.businessinsider.com/fans-saved-tv-show-2018-6#dvd-sales-brought-family-guy-back-from-a-two-year-absence-11 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/episodes/?season=4 M…

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Drake Is Raven: The Beautiful Boycast Ep 112 1:58:33

12M ago1:58:33

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By The Beautiful Boycast

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[Feed Share] Scott Wilson on Creating Travel TV, Departures Season 4, Collaboration with Co-Hosts, and Into The Rising Sun 53:51

12M ago53:51

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https://www.instagram.com/deadsetpod Scott Wilson is the co-Creator and co-Host of the seminal Travel TV Shows Departures, Descending and Into the Rising Sun. Scott is also the co-Founder of Echo Bay Media in Ontario, Canada. Josh and Scott chat about: Travel Romanticism and Atlantic Canada. The early days of decision making on Departures. Diving a…

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[Feed Share] Themba Robin on Voice-Over, The Arts in South Africa, Creating Comedic Reels, and Getting Paid in Favours 42:25

12M ago42:25

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Themba Robin is a Professional Voice-Actor, Comedic Actor and Event MC from South Africa. Creating Audio with Limited Mains Power. The Arts in The Western Cape, and South Africa as a whole. Building a Voice-Over Career, and Event MC Career. Creating Comedic Reels that Work. How Good Things come to Good People. 2 Podcasts Become 1: https://player.ca…

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