Best Michael Rocha Podcasts (2025)

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Urgency and Agency (feat. Glennis Meagher) 43:48

1d ago43:48

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Maddie Medved takes the reins while Kerry is out, for a discussion of all things internet with social media guru Glennis Meagher and Way to Win Chief Strategist Jenifer Fernandez Ancona.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

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DC News- James Gunn Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman Begins 20th Anniversary 1:47:08

2d ago1:47:08

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss the big entertainment news of the week including:: - DC Updates- Gunn's interview, Brosnahan comments, Corenswet's People profile, Clayface casting, Wonder Woman casting and Batman Begins 20th anniversary - Naked Gun, The Sandman 2 and Deliver Me from Nowhere trailers - Aar…

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NEW Superman Trailer, Spaceballs 2, PIXAR Wows at Annecy 2025 2:10:25

7d ago2:10:25

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the big entertainment news of the week includin: - Andor's Nielsen numbers - Spaceballs 2 is a go! - Kathleen Kennedy updates with Star Wars - Annecy News: Mister Miracle, dc animated slate, Incedibles and the new movie info coming out of Annecy. Remember to Like and Share th…

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Say Nothing and You Confirm Their Version of Events (feat. Molly Murphy) 34:07

9d ago34:07

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MAJOR POLL DROP! We worked with Impact Research on a poll that should put a stake through the heart of the conventional wisdom that immigration is a "bad issue for Dems" that they need to avoid "raising the salience of." Impact President Molly Murphy joins host Kerry Eleveld and Tory Gavito, Joe Hamill, and Jenifer Fernandez Ancona from the Way to …

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Episode 317: Richard Kaczynski, PhD: "The Sword of Song"/Aleister Crowley 1:01:57

9d ago1:01:57

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Richard Kaczynski, PhD is an author and lecturer in the fields of social psychology, metaphysical beliefs and new religious movements. He is known for his biography of the occultist Aleister Crowley, Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley, described by The Times Literary Supplement as "the major biography to date". This podcast will focus on Richa…

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Indivisible's Dani Negrete on the Urgency of Building Power Before It’s Too Late 46:45

11d ago46:45

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In this episode of The Campaign Strategist, Pete talks with Dani Negrete, National Political Director at Indivisible. Dani shares why “we don’t have four years to fix things,” drawing on lessons from recent campaigns and historical trends in authoritarian movements. They discuss how grassroots movements can sustain resistance, why cultural organizi…

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DC Skips SDCC Over SUPERMAN Concern? PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS Review 1:18:41

11d ago1:18:41

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss if DC is skipping SDCC over Superman reception concerns, their spoiler review of Predator: Killer of Killers, their thoughts on the WB split, the new castings in the Harry Potter TV series, a Thor 5 film reportedly in the works and the new trailers for IRONHEART and STAR TREK…

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109. Diego Rocha's Writers Retreat 1:29:17

13d ago1:29:17

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For our next creative writing exercise, we're going to explore a social occasion you're familiar with. Think of a time you spent with other people where you made yourself or were made emotionally vulnerable, then launch away from the factuality of that occasion, and instead pilot it towards the style of storytelling you've been most interested in l…

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A Beverly Hills Smile with Cosmetic Dentist Anjali Rajpal, DMD 25:55

13d ago25:55

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Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks! Many thanks to Anjali Rajpal, DMD, for joining me on this episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner! Dr. Rajpal practices cosmetic dentistry at Beverly Hills Dental Arts. During our 25-minute conversation, we discussed Dr. Rajpal's passion for hands-on creative work…

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F4's Franklin Richards is Officially in the MCU! Star Wars Updates and Wicked 2 1:32:58

14d ago1:32:58

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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the big news this week including Franklin Richards is officially in the MCU, Wicked 2, Frankenstein, Alien Earth and Stranger Things trailers, Daredevil Born Again ratings are cause for concern, Thunderbolts disappointing box office, THR reporting that Dave…

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Vikings, Tequila Shots and the DNC (feat. Chuck Rocha) 56:47

15d ago56:47

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Democratic überconsultant Chuck Rocha has won a ton of elections and he has ANSWERS. He joins the all-star roundtable of host Kerry Eleveld, strategist Kristian Ramos and Way to Win head Tory Gavito for a discussion of how Dems can reach not just Latinos, but voters of all stripes and beliefs.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

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FANTASTIC 4 Test Screening Reactions "Mixed", Hulk and Punisher in Spidey 4 1:25:51

21d ago1:25:51

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On this episode of THE GEEK BYTES brought to you by The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk all the big news this week from DC, Star Wars and Marvel including the "mixed" reactions to the first test screenings for FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, more issues behind the scenes of SUPERMAN, the new cast of kids for the HARRY…

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Episode 316: Troy Valencia: "Living Beyond the Mind"/Bwiti/Remembering 1:12:08

22d ago1:12:08

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Troy Valencia is an accomplished researcher, author, musician, and practitioner with a unique interdisciplinary background in science, psychology, and traditional Bwiti spiritual practice. He holds Master's degrees in Analytical Chemistry and East-West Psychology and is completing his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Troy is also the founder of Ro…

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Maybe We're Not Cooked?! (feat. Michael Frias) 47:53

23d ago47:53

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Fresh off the release of the kaleidoscopic and deep Catalist voter-file based analysis of the 2024, Catalist chief Michael Frias joins host Kerry Eleveld and strategists Joe Hamill and Kristian Ramos for a discussion that goes far beyond just the contents of the report.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

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LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 8 Reviews and Box Office Reaction 45:53

25d ago45:53

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On this episode of THE GEEK BYTES brought to you by The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung talk massive box office success for the opening weekends of LILO & STITCH and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning! They also give you their quick Spoiler Reviews of both movies and discuss if their box office success means that t…

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Messaging Without Emotion or Risk = Political Failure — Saeed Mousavi 49:12

25d ago49:12

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Pollster and strategist Saeed Mousavi joins The Campaign Strategist to explain why Democrats are losing emotional traction—and what it takes to reconnect. From risk-averse messaging to outdated research models, Saeed makes the case for a new, emotionally resonant strategy built for today’s media landscape. Find and subscribe: Substack and your favo…

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THE LAST OF US Ep 2x7 Spoiler Review 1:16:22

25d ago1:16:22

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 7 "Convergence" focusing on Day Three in Seattle with Ellie's single minded pursuit of her vengeance on Abby, her reveal to Abby of what Joel did, her battle with Jessie and the return of Abby enacting her vengeance on Ellie's community. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, KAITLYN DEVER, ISABELA MERCED, GABR…

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108. Julian Roffman's The Mask (1961) 1:22:56

27d ago1:22:56

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This time-a-rooski, we reviewed the first film to be shot in Raymond Spottiswoode's "Depth Dimension" 3-D. It's a nutty little Canadian flick about that new-fangled "psychiatry" my loved ones won't stop going on about, and boy does this movie display a firm grasp over what that is! What we have here is a visual effects buffet sandwiched between lon…

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"We're Not Broken," an interview with author and autistic journalist Eric Garcia 38:09

27d ago38:09

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Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks! Many thanks to journalist Eric Garcia, author of "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation," for joining me on this episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner! I heard Eric speak on another podcast, "Uniquely Human,” named after the best-selling book by aut…

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Marvel Delays AVENGERS Movies, James Gunn's WONDER WOMAN Update 1:15:47

28d ago1:15:47

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss all the big MARVEL and DC news and big trailers of the week! They talk The Batman Part 2, The Penguin S2, James Gunn's Wonder Woman update and Supergirl in Superman. They also talk the new JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, WE…

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Checks and Imbalances (feat. Brian Derrick) 57:47

30d ago57:47

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Think your $25 donation doesn’t move the needle? Think again. In this episode, host Kerry Eleveld and the big strategy panel of Tory Gavito, Jenifer Ancona and Maddie Medved sit down with Brian Derrick, founder of Oath, to unpack how small-dollar giving is quietly transforming political power when it’s done right, and what the potential is for the …

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THE LAST OF US Ep 2x6 Review | HBO MAX 59:36

1M ago59:36

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 6 "The Price" focusing on the flashbacks to Joel's childhood, the years that he and Ellie spent in Jackson Hole before their estrangement and his feath, what happened with Eugene and the final revelation of Joel coming clean to Ellie! The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN …

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SUPERMAN Trailer Breakdown, ANDOR S2 Eps 10-12 Review, Marvel Casting Rumors 2:14:38

1M ago2:14:38

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss all the big MARVEL, DC and STAR WARS news of the week including that massive SUPERMAN trailer, the trailers for F1, Spider-Man Noir and IRONHEART, Krysten Ritter returning as JESSICA JONES and if the rest of the DEF…

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Charting a New Way Forward. No, really. (feat. Kyle Tharp) 58:06

1M ago58:06

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Host Kerry Eleveld and media analyst and strategist Dan Ancona talk to Kyle "Chaotic Era" Tharp about the release of TV Congress 2024, Way to Win's interactive tracking database of political TV ads.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

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Episode 315: Mike De La Rocha: "Sacred Lessons"/Revolve Impact & On/Notice 58:48

1M ago58:48

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Mike de la Rocha is a strategist, musician, author, and one of the most effective change makers of our generation. As co-founder of Revolve Impact (an award-winning social action and creative agency), he participated founding Artists for 47, a coalition assembled to pass California's historic proposition 47 that has impacted more than 1 million peo…

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Why Restoring the Old Order Won’t Save Us | Michael Podhorzer Explains 40:57

1M ago40:57

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Michael Podhorzer joins host Pete Altman to talk about what really happened in the 2024 election—and why the fight ahead isn’t about restoring the old order, but building a new one. From the failures of civil institutions to the importance of unions and organizing, this is a powerful conversation for anyone trying to navigate the Trump Era with cla…

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THE LAST OF US 2x5 Spoiler Review 1:03:35

1M ago1:03:35

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 5 "It's In The Air" focuses on Ellie and Dina's growing relationship and the themes of protecting family over the many, the chordyceps virus has gone airborne, the battle between the Seraphites and the WLF and Ellie becoming Joel in a final scene with Nora. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED,…

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Is Jake Schreier the Right Choice for X-MEN? Andor S2 Eps 7-9 REVIEW 1:36:23

1M ago1:36:23

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss all the big Marvel and DC news of the week including THUNDERBOLTS AKA NEW AVENGERS' director Jake Schreier in talks to direct the X-MEN movie for the MCU, Feige's new Mutant Saga 10 year plan, the growing rumors tha…

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107. Frank Henenlotter's Frankenhooker (1990) 1:23:54

1M ago1:23:54

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We kept up our annual tradition of visiting a Frankenlotter... Frank Hookenl... Frank Henenlotter folm, film. A Frank Henenlotter film. This time, it's Frankenhanker... Frankenhooker. Dear God, what's wreng woth me on the newest episode of Loathsome Things: A Great Horror Movie Podcast to Listen To While You Sleep…

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"Urgent Calls from Distant Places:" an interview with author Marc-David Munk, MD 52:04

1M ago52:04

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Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks! Many thanks to Marc-David Munk, MD, MPH, author of "Urgent Calls from Distant Places: An Emergency Doctor's Notes about Life and Death on the Frontiers of East Africa," for joining me on this episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner! He's an unusual doctor who wrot…

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We're a Bigger Tent (feat. Cornell Belcher) 57:07

1M ago57:07

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Veteran Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher joins us for a riveting discussion of how to reconstitute a winning Democratic coalition from the ground up, starting with men of color who voted for Biden in 2020 but then skipped 2024. It's a must listen, drawing from Belcher's deep expertise on how Democrats have won in the past and can do so again.…

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THE LAST OF US 2X4 Spoiler Review | HBO 53:13

2M ago53:13

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 4 "Day One" focuses on Ellie and Dina exploring Seattle as they look for Abby and find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia called the WLF led by Isaac and Hanrahan . The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABELA MERCED, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN DEVER, DANNY RAMIRE…

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THUNDERBOLTS* Spoiler Review and Post Credits Scenes Explained 2:00:08

2M ago2:00:08

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🎬 Welcome to The Geek Buddies Spoiler Review of THUNDERBOLTS* 🎬 Join us as we dive deep into the latest Marvel and Disney blockbuster directed by JAKE SCHREIER, featuring an all-star cast including Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh); Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan); Red …

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DEADPOOL and X-Men Movie In Development, ANDOR S2 Eps 4-6 REVIEW 2:03:58

2M ago2:03:58

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss all the big Marvel news with Avengers Doomsday cast list, Ryan Reynolds writing a Deadpool and X-Men team up movie and Jeremy Renner getting shafted by for HAWKEYE S2. Plus DC news with SGT ROCK being cancelled and …

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Behold, The Mother of All Persuasion Windows Openeth 45:50

2M ago45:50

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Join Kerry and Tory, Maddie and Dan from the Way to Win team for a roundtable discussion on this remarkable moment in history, the opportunity it presents, and what some of the barriers in the thinking of the DC establishment are to seizing it. The show nearly goes off the rails at the news about Little House on the Prairie being a right wing media…

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Episode 314: Ananda Forest: "Good News About the World Falling Apart: The Third Turning of Human Consciousness" 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

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Ananda is the author of Here For The Joy (2022) and Good News About the World Falling Apart (2025) the latter work being the subject of this podcast. Ananda went to Andover, Oberlin and Yale Law School and later taught English at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn. In 1994, he left the city for upstate New York where he worked as a carpenter and mechanic…

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How Activists Stopped Fracking in NY—And What We Can Learn From It 44:09

2M ago44:09

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In this episode of The Campaign Strategist, Rich Schrader and Kate Sinding Daly take us inside the eight-year campaign that led New York to ban fracking—making it the first state with significant gas deposits to stop the practice. Rich is the Director of New York Government Affairs at NRDC. At the time, Kate was Senior Attorney and Deputy Director …

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THE LAST OF US 2X3 Spoiler Review 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 3 "The Path" focuses on Jackson Hole recovering from the attack of the clickers and feeling the loss of Joel with Ellie and Tommy. We also follow Ellie and Dina as they head out to Seattle to seek revenge on the WLFs who look to be a terrifying and formidable force . The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, ISABE…

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106. Stuart Gordon’s Dagon (2001) 1:14:41

2M ago1:14:41

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How much cinematic care and attention can be placed on boobs? Find our as we explore the deep, eldritch mysteries of two different sets of natal taters from a variety of angles, temperatures, environs, and degrees of gravitational drag in this fishy and godless episode of Loathsome Things: a Cthulhu Ftagn Movie Podcast!…

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Dr. Wilner's Makeover: An interview with Manhattan plastic surgeon Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD 29:43

2M ago29:43

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Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks! Many thanks to Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD, a facial plastic surgeon with a Park Avenue practice a block and a half from Central Park in New York City. Dr. Vasyukevich specializes in rejuvenation rather than reconstructive surgery. In addition to facelifts and other surgeries, h…

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Are WB and SINNERS "Destroying" Hollywood?, ANDOR S2 Eps 1-3 Review 1:40:04

2M ago1:40:04

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss all the drama surrounding SINNERS including if the deals WB made with Ryan Coogler will "destroy" Hollywood. They also talk the trailers for Predator: Badlands and Wednesday Season 2, early THUNDERBOLTS* reactions, …

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All Trees, No Forest (feat. Dan Pfeiffer) 57:01

2M ago57:01

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Dan "The Message Box" Pfeiffer joins Kerry and Jenifer for Part 2 of our Understanding the Missing Biden Voters series, including sound from our focus groups, their thoughts on the Harris and Trump campaigns, and the prospects for 2026 and beyond.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

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SINNERS (2025) Spoiler Review | Ryan Coogler | Michael B. Jordan 49:23

2M ago49:23

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🎬 The Geek Buddies Review: Sinners (2025) 🎬 Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of "Sinners," the latest cinematic masterpiece from Warner Bros, directed by the visionary Ryan Coogler. Starring the dynamic Michael B. Jordan, the talented Hailee Steinfeld, and an ensemble cast including Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, and Miles C…

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THE LAST OF US 2x2 Spoiler Review | Joel, Ellie and Abby Collide! 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episode 2 "Through the Valley" featuring one of the biggest shocking moments of the series and explores the relationship between Joel and Eliie and Abby's thirst for vengeance. Meanwhile, Jackson Hole has to fight off an attack from a horde of the infected. The series stars PEDRO PASCAL. BELLA RAMSEY, GABRIEL LUNA, KAITLYN D…

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2025 STAR WARS CELEBRATION Reaction, DAREDEVIL S1 Finale Review 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk all the big announcements to come out of STAR WARS CELEBRATION so far, the DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN S1 Ep 9 Review, and all the big trailers that came out this week including Fantastic 4, Superman BTS and Jurassic World BT…

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Understanding the Missing Biden Voters 45:26

2M ago45:26

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We have focus group sound! We worked with Lake Research to talk to four groups of battleground voters that voted for Biden in 2020 and then didn't vote in 2024. Join Kerry and Jenifer as they walk through our conversations with these voters, their background views on 2024, and their thoughts on the parties and Trump oligarchy and deportations. Comi…

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Episode 313: The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo: Lore Spores Vol. I/Pareidolic Divination/Oracular Sensibilities and/or Interactions 1:14:22

2M ago1:14:22

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Originating in the Netherlands, The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo is a creator of cosmic, comedic, and contemplative content, here to serve the Lore. Also known as a "Bardo Bard," he is a multidimensional artist, he utilizes pareidolic divination, wit, wordplay, and a 6th sense of humor to mindfully investigate where the limits of language meet the fr…

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The Art of Organizing Clean Businesses with Bob Keefe 41:17

2M ago41:17

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What happens when clean energy jobs face a political headwind—and how can business leaders fight back? In this episode of The Campaign Strategist, Bob Keefe of E2 joins Pete for a two-part conversation. First, they discuss how the Trump administration’s attacks on clean energy are stalling billions in investment and job creation. Then, they rewind …

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THE LAST OF US S2 EP 2x1 Review, NEW Harry Potter Casting 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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🎬 Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Geek Buddies! On this episode, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their thoughts on the NEW official casting for the Harry Potter series, and their spoiler review of The Last of Us S2 Ep 1 🦇🤖🎮🍿 Join us for all this and more, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your w…

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105. Alex Noyer’s Sound of Violence (2021) 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

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Greatest secret super-villain origin story film of all time? Yeah, I think so. Join us for a movie you think is going to be pompous, but then is low-key shlocky mad scientist music saw. So... you're welcome for another instant-classic episode of Loathsome Things: A Horror Movie Podcast for sad white men to find companionship and enlargening gummies…

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