Join Cape and Drew, two former student-athletes turned scholars, who share their truths about their lived experiences before, during, and after eligibility and how they continue to transition to a healthy and meaningful life after playing sports. They discuss what student-athletes really go through, overcoming obstacles, the power of self-awareness and more. Cape and Drew’s goals are simple: to empower and encourage you to believe that you are in fact more than an athlete and sports are only ...
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Comedians John Roy (Star Search, Multiple Late Night Appearances) and Andrew DeWitt (Sundance, Showtime, TV Land and Jimmy Kimmel) nerd out about what drew them into Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, Games Workshop modeling and their philosophies on gaming. Listen to two comedians banter about the state of their favorite game, the kinds of games they like to play, the people they like to play with and the models they love. NSFW language so wear headphones if your boss is around.
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Do you find yourself jumping Straight to the Comments only to wonder why online threads are so addictive? Join Lisa and Sarah, two longtime friends, as they dissect online comments, discuss pop culture and examine how it impacts their own lives. Straight to the Comments dives head first into both the comedic value and deeper meaning of gossip and why we can’t get enough. This is Gossip without the Guilt. Hosted by 2 Brits abroad, Lisa Williams, a communications consultant living in Oslo, and ...
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 65: Farewell Battle Schlock
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Star Search, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, All Things Comedy, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew and John talk about the end of the current edition of AoS, what they want out of the new edition…
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The Return of Reddit Roulette: Secret Money & Trauma Dumping
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In the last episode of Season 3, we bring back Reddit Roulette (from Season 1, episode 10) - our mashup of all things Reddit and Chatroulette . We spin the wheel to discuss who the a****** is in a relationship conflict, as well as discussing trauma dumping, how to navigate financial disparity in relationships, and the big topic of boundaries. Are t…
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Elizabeth and Damian Hurley, boundaries and naughty cats
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When Damian Hurley released his debut film, "Strictly Confidential," people were shocked that he directed raunchy scenes starring his own mother, Elizabeth Hurley. From critics labelling their relationship as "disturbing" to others dismissing them as mere "publicity hounds," we dissect some of the fierce responses to this erotic thriller and reflec…
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Love, as an older woman: Sam Taylor-Johnson, Kylie Minogue and Drew Barrymore
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Cougar, MILF, or even a tragic singleton like 'Bridget Jones', today, we are looking at all the comments used to describe older women when it comes to love and dating. Sam Taylor-Johnson, in the promotion of her new Amy Winehouse film, is facing renewed scrutiny over her marriage to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is 23 years her junior. We talk about th…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 64: Terribly Sorry But There’s Going To Be Some Redundancies
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Star Search, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, All Things Comedy, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew and John talk about the miniature culling for the new Age of Sigmar. John decides to switch gear…
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Rebel's Revelations, Wino Forever and Lizzo Quits?
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A year on since we did our "Fatshaming" episode featuring Adele, Rebel Wilson, and Lizzo, we find the three women are once again the centre of attention due to discussions about their weight. With Lizzo announcing she is "quitting" due to body-shaming and Rebel claiming in her new memoir "Rebel Rising" that Adele "hates her" because they were both …
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“My Emotional Truth”: The Case of Hasan Minhaj, Prince Harry and Jay Shetty
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Since Oprah brought self-help and therapy speak into the mainstream, more and more people have been talking about “speaking my truth” over telling the truth. From Prince Harry to Britney Spears, the celebrity memoir has often been sold as the chance to read their “personal truths”. But what does this really mean? And are there different types of tr…
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Meghan Markle’s new brand launch and is Temu stalking us all?
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back with the launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Today, we are examining the mixed (putting it mildly) reactions to her launch, particularly the responses to The Cut’s Instagram post, questioning the timing of her launch. Did Meghan really deliberately time her launch to divert attention from …
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Who do you think you are? The transformation of Geri Halliwell
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From her iconic Union Jack dress and Girl Power persona to her current all-white dress code and role as the “devoted wife”, today we are exploring the online reactions to Geri Halliwell’s transformation. Has she really abandoned her working class roots by “marrying up”, or is this just part of growing up and evolving? And are commenters justified i…
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Our situation with the Daily Mail, plus comments about International Women’s Day
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Right in time for International Women’s Day and our one year anniversary, the Daily Mail launches a new podcast, called "Straight to the Comments!" - fronted by 2 young male presenters. We go into it in today’s episode. Plus, we have our comments guessing game about a funny topic and discuss the importance of Women’s Day in 2024. How much has chang…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 63: Warhammer for DnD
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Star Search, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, All Things Comedy, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew and John talk about how bad of an actual general Andrew would be with his ADHD, they also talk a…
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Health Conspiracy Theories: Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez & Jamie Foxx
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Today, we are discussing the internet's relentless speculation surrounding Kate Middleton's recent surgery announcement. From genuine concern to mind-bending conspiracy theories, we explore the reactions to this news. We also investigate the trend of celebrities, like Selena Gomez, openly discussing their medical issues. On the flip side, we delve …
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Jodie Foster vs Gen Z, Plato and Justin Timberlake's no-apology
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Welcome back to Season 3's first Mini! We're kicking things off with our comment guessing game, a topic that we believe will stir up strong emotions among Gen Xers (and perhaps even millennials). Then, we'll dive into Justin Timberlake's no-apology stance on the Britney Spears drama and explore the phenomenon of apology tours. Finally, we'll wrap i…
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Criminals as Celebrities: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Anna Delvey
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Today, we are exploring the "celebrification" of criminals in the age of social media, particularly that of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Anna Delvey. Gypsy Rose Blanchard, recently released from prison for the murder of her mother, and Anna Delvey, a con-artist currently under house arrest in New York, have become prime examples of how criminals can no…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 62: Let Slip The Grognards of War!
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Star Search, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, All Things Comedy, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew and John check out some of the Old World Boxed Sets, Andy speculates on what minis he might get …
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Happy New Year! It’s almost the end of 2023, and we are talking today about our predictions for 2024. Will we see a rise in deepfake content? Will Barbie dominate Oppenheimer at the Oscars? Will it be the end of superhero films? What happened to Brie Larson? We also discuss what we cannot wait to see in 2024. Plus, possibly the worst idea for a mus…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 61: More Like Stank and File (Rank and Foul?)
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Star Search, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, All Things Comedy, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew and John are perplexed by and roast Warhammer: The Old World while simultaneously only contribut…
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Christmas Special: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Madonna, Alice Evans and Zac Efron
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We have a jam-packed, tinsel-draped Christmas bonanza episode for you today. We're talking about the cult of Taylor Swift, why Swedish fans were left cold by Beyoncé, and Madonna's big tour comeback. We also have an update on Alice Evans, who recently stated she might have to work at Starbucks to make ends meet after her divorce from Ioan Gruffudd.…
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Conspicuous Consumption at Christmas: From Kate Hudson to Kim Kardashian
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'Tis the season for Instagram-perfect Christmas posts, and today we're focusing on Kate Hudson and Kim Kardashian, who love to showcase their picture-perfect holiday celebrations. But why do their extravagant displays often spark comments calling them out of touch and vain? Join us in this episode as we unravel the allure of conspicuous consumption…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 60: Cape Knife
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Star Search, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, All Things Comedy, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew and John deep dive into the Cities of Sigmar Battletome, , ogle the art, and run bits on the map…
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Update: The Case of James Corden & Ellen plus Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson
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Before we return in December with our Christmas specials, enjoy a re-run of our most popular episode of 2023, 'When the Mask Skips: The Case of James Corden & Ellen.' We introduce the episode with the latest news about James Corden's new SiriusXM radio job and break down some of the online reactions. Also, we ask why have we seen the downfall of so…
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Cosy Murder, Riot Rose, and a Government Run by Ocean’s 11.
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In this week’s mini, we’re talking reboots and “cosy murder mysteries”. A massively popular genre, but can rebooting classics ever really capture the magic, and is this a place for AI to be put to use? We're also shimmying down the rabbit hole of Celebrity baby names, and what people are saying about Rihanna’s latest baby name: creative and cool or…
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The Dark Side of a Former Golden Boy: Justin Timberlake
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Last week, Justin Timberlake apparently turned off the comments on his Instagram because of the "hateful, disgusting things people were saying". The once golden boy has become the target of one of the biggest backlashes we've seen since starting the podcast. With the release of Britney Spears' book, 'The Woman in Me,' we're investigating why he's f…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 59: Ork Living Conditions
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The Rise of AI Girlfriends, Your 40s and a Christmas Fantasy
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Today in our mini-episode, we are talking about the rise of AI girlfriends and the idea of creating a "dream partner" that fulfills all desires. We explore how these virtual partners are being promoted primarily as adult entertainment and their potential long-term effects on both men and women. That’s not all, we are also talking about Sarah turnin…
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Celebrity Witch Accusations: From Emma Watson to Beyoncé
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The comment sections have been bubbling for years with claims that certain celebrities are secretly witches and are embracing the dark arts. But why? In this episode, we explore the modern-day concept of witches, from the rise of WitchTok to Emma Watson celebrating her 'coven.' Why are so many powerful women, from JLo, Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks to Kyli…
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Classified information, lawsuits and Tom Cruise
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This week's mini tackles 'the most important story ever,' which involves David Grush and allegations of government cover-ups. We also go into the recent fallout between the Sounds Like A Cult podcast hosts, Amanda Montell and Isa Medina. What caused Amanda to sue her co-host for half a million dollars? And last but certainly not least, we explore t…
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Goth Girl vs. Scream Queens: From Jenna Ortega to Kim Kardashian
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Join us as we delve into the dark side of comments in our Halloween specials throughout October. Today, we explore the incredible rise of Jenna Ortega, from her role in the classic slasher franchise Scream to her viral performance in Tim Burton's Wednesday. Vogue has called Ortega the ultimate 'new-age goth girl,' but is this revival merely about f…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 58: Something Old, Something Cute
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode Andrew finds 60 free goblins from his very old Elves vs. Goblins Warhammer box and discovers the adorable “Cloth Gobkins” from Statuesq…
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Florence Pugh’s sheer dress backlash and is the BBC worth it?
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This week in our mini-episode, Sarah tries to guess the comments to a big ongoing story. Then, we answer your questions, including Florence Pugh's daring red-carpet fashion choices and reminisce about the 90s trend of see-through dresses (remember that Kate Moss dress?). We also talk about overpaid stars and what Kim Kardashian's next career move c…
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Playing the Victim: The Case of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
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This week, we are talking about the breakup of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner and the PR wars that started even before the divorce papers were filed. The media started publishing an onslaught of rumours from “sources” close to Jonas, painting him as the victim in the relationship, and Turner as a runaway mother and wannabe party-girl. But not everyone…
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Introducing our Minis! School Stationery, Elon Musk and Etiquette
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Introducing "Straight to the Comments Minis," our new series of bite-sized episodes that will drop in between our regular deep-dive episodes. Join us this week as we go back to 80s and 90s school and talk stationery, school uniforms, and whether Sarah actually was in a school or a secret monastery. Also, Lisa tries to guess from some comments, whic…
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Trophy Wives: The Case of Kevin Costner and Kanye West
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Dive into the world of Trophy Wives with us this week. From the iconic Krystal Carrington in Dynasty to TikTok's latest obsession with #TrophyWifeGoals, we're unpacking the concept and asking the question: Is it ever ok to call someone a Trophy Wife? We go through lots of reactions to Kevin Costner's divorce drama with his estranged "trophy" second…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 57: Cities of Sigmar Leak
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Comedians John Roy (Late Night, Employees on EarWolf ) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, TV Land, Tru Tv) send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, in another episode of Legends of The Painty Men. On this episode they gush about the Cites of Sigmar Leak and how they might take the spot as #1 good guy army. music by the fantastic @fluxpavilion…
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The idea of being a “Karen” has become a major phenomenon in the last few years. From viral videos, halloween costumes, a movie, and themed diners it has become a term that is widely used. In this episode we’re trying to untangle - what does it really mean to be called a Karen? And why are so many people fixated on viral videos showcasing Karen beh…
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Not a Woman’s Woman? The Case of Ariana Grande and Megan Fox
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Ariana Grande was recently called “not a girl’s girl” by Lily Jay, the estranged wife of her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, after finding herself embroiled in the middle of their messy breakup. But what is a girl’s girl or a woman’s woman? What is it about some women that rubs other women up the wrong way? And is it just jealousy? This week we’re div…
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Barbie: The Nostalgia We Need or Another Agenda?
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Today, we are undressing the layers of Barbie glitter and hype to explore what is really going on with her monumental comeback. Is this Barbie revival the nostalgic tonic we need, or simply a last-ditch attempt to resuscitate the Barbie brand from a bygone era? Can she ever really be a feminist icon? We talk about Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken, M…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 56: Crotch Pain Wizardry
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Comedians John Roy and Andrew DeWitt send up their favorite table top game, Age of Sigmar, on another hilarious episode of Legends of The Painty Men! On this episode they talk about a new for of spell casting, roast old Empire miniatures that are going away and talk once more about new awesome Cities of Sigmar miniatures. It's a hilarious episode t…
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Are Gossip Blinds Dangerous? From Hollywood Secrets to BBC Scandals
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Today, we're diving into the world of blind gossip. Rumours that keep you guessing, but never reveal the subject's true identity. During last week’s anonymous BBC sex pic scandal a frenzy of online speculation included a range of well-known names, including Gary Lineker and Jeremy Vine, until Huw Edwards was publicly named. We’re also going to be l…
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The Dark Allure of Tragedy: The Case of the Titan Sub Disaster
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The world was gripped when OceanGate’s Titan submersible went missing on its descent to visit the Titanic wreck. Fuelled by relentless 24/7 news coverage, the internet went into overdrive with mocking memes and ‘eat the rich’ jokes at the expense of the 5 wealthy passengers, while a full-scale rescue mission was under way. With billions of views on…
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Entertainment or Porn? From HBO’s The Idol to OnlyFans
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And we're back! This week, we're exploring the increasingly blurred lines between entertainment and porn, diving into the critical reactions surrounding HBO's show, "The Idol," and the controversial social media app, OnlyFans. The Idol, featuring Lily Rose Depp and The Weeknd, and directed by Sam Levinson, has been promoted by HBO as a "revelatory …
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 55: Andrew’s Ludicrous Destruction Faction Pitch
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Comedians Andrew DeWitt (Misery Index, Jimmy Kimmel) and John Roy (Star Search, Late Night) send up their favorite table top war game, Age of Sigmar. On this episode John makes Andrew come up with some lady characters to increase the fan base and Andrew’s idea is absolutely bonkers. As always, music by the incredible @fluxpavilion !…
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Legends of The Painty Men Episode 54: Cities of Dripmar
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On this episode of Legends of The Painty Men, comedians John Roy (Star Search, Late Night) and Andrew DeWitt (TBS, Kimmel) talk about the absolute drip for some very fashionable Cities of Sigmar Characters. Andrew plays a game of One Page Rules against a listener and loses. John roasts Andrew and then Andrew reveals some details on a mech based tab…
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JLo and ’The One’: The Case of Selling the Romantic Ideal
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Jennifer Lopez is undeniably a megastar - she sings, she dances, she acts and has multiple product lines. But a big part of her story has been her very public love life. The rekindling of her romance with Ben Affleck has been touted as a perfect example of the long awaited ‘happy ever after’. However, not everyone is buying it, especially as this i…
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Pedro Pascal as the Internet’s ‘Daddy’: Harmless Fun or Going Too Far?
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Pedro Pascal is riding a career-high with The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, but it is his newfound status as the "Internet's Daddy" and even “Cool Slutty Daddy” that has everyone talking. From playful memes to increasingly graphic thirst tweets, it seems all that anyone, including the mainstream media, wants to discuss with him - becoming the go-…
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Reddit Roulette: Exploring Online Secrecy and Confessions
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The internet is filled to the brim with comments on every topic imaginable. So, this week, we are spinning the wheel and seeing where we end up in the internet's famous platform, Reddit, with our very own “Reddit Roulette”. To us, Reddit is still a bit of a mystery, and we were curious to discover why it is considered the most influential yet least…
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Legends of The Painty Men 53: Drooling Over Cities of Sigmar
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One this episode of Legends of The Painty men comedians Andrew DeWitt and John Roy toast the new miniatures for Age of Sigmar, particularly the new Cities of Sigmar Cavaliers! Then Andrew shows off his new Gunpla and talks plans for One Page Rules. Also, Zoom changed its compression algorithm and it gave us a lisp. We’ll be tryin out new software f…
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When the Mask Slips: The Case of James Corden and Ellen
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As James Corden says goodbye to the Late Late Show, we take a look at the recent spate of controversies he’s found himself in. From the Balthazar restaurant incident to accusations of obnoxious and demeaning behaviour, we look behind his ‘cheeky chappy’ public persona to the avalanche of comments online. Similarly, Ellen, who built her brand on kin…
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Magic or Mayhem? How Harry Potter, Hollywood and Instagram Are Changing Historic Places
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Our recent trip to Sarah's hometown in the historic city of York had us under its spell in more ways than one. Whilst wandering through its charming cobblestone streets, we noticed a real change in tourism. From the medieval street in York now overrun by Harry Potter themed shops, to accusations of Edinburgh becoming ‘Disney Town’, we’re discussing…
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Wellness or Quackery? The Case of Gwyneth & Goop
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For over a decade, Gwyneth Paltrow has been the spokeswoman for ‘wellness’ at the helm of her $250 million dollar empire - Goop. However she regularly finds herself under accusations of monetising pseudoscience, misinformation and quackery. Recent controversies, including the ‘Almond mum’ backlash, and ‘ski trial of the century’, have reignited the…
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