Beste Ryan Comins podcaster (2024)

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JFK (1991) 2:03:05

16h ago2:03:05

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You may remember that there was a recent assassination attempt on a former president. Or you may have forgotten already thanks to the terrifying pace of the modern news cycle. Either way, Dixon decided to pull us down into the mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma that is Oliver Stone's 1991 thriller JFK.…

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Recommend or Refute | Comin' At Ya! (1985), Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2024), Fancy Dance (2024) 41:37

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute, John is Comin' At Ya (1985) with a 3D movie that is so pumped full of visual dimensions it might've forgotten about its character dimensions, Ryan catches us up on a new fantasy anime that reflects on an unconventional hero's journey with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2024), and Dixon continues the Lily Glad…

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Quantum Cowboys (2024) 58:00

16d ago58:00

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Join Ryan, John, and Dixon as we attempt to piece together the multi-verse plot lines of this animated acid western.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Live: POX 2.0 has landed 1:46:22

17d ago1:46:22

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Join Sara, Jane and guests Deborah Squires-Coleman and Valerie Green as we talk about the new exclusion policy from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. How are these women of faith coping with this updated policy which affects transgender people at Church?

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Recommend or Refute | Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Mandabi (1968), Freddy Got Fingered (2001) 51:05

24d ago51:05

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From classics to cultural to pop cultural, this Recommend or Refute rounds the bases to deliver discussions from the Australian outback's Mad Max 2 (1981), Osmane Sembène's snapshot of a post-colonial Senegal with Mandabi (1968), and the Canadian insanity invading the United States in Tom Greene's Freddy Got Fingered (2001). There's definitely some…

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Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2001) 1:16:35

30d ago1:16:35

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We're riding the musical bandwagon now, following our recent episode on Encanto the Afterthoughts crew steps into a much more adult themed musical in the form of John Cameron Mitchell's intimate comedy musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2001). Much like Hedwig herself, this film discussion goes on a tour with several unexpected stops. Join Dixon, R…

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Encanto (2021) 1:26:10

1M ago1:26:10

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On this very family-friendly episode of Afterthoughts, Ryan's daughter Ella joins the usual crew to share her disdain for Encanto (2021). Will the entire table be down on Disney or is there a faint flicker of favoritism burning in this discussion? It would take a miracle to sway Dixon's feelings on Lin Manuel Miranda, but this might be the episode …

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Recommend or Refute | Dangerous Game (1993), Seconds (1966), Inside Out 2 (2024) 45:01

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Welcome to the latest episode of Recommend or Refute! Join us as John unpacks Abel Ferrara's Dangerous Game (1993) starring Harvey Keitel and Madonna, Dixon breaks down the trippy John Frankenheimer sci-fi classic Seconds (1966) starring Rock Hudson, and Ryan talks through the new Pixar movie Inside Out 2 (2024).…

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High Noon (1952) 1:12:50

2M ago1:12:50

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Meet us on Main Street when the sun reaches its highest point to discuss the controversial 1952 western High Noon, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Hated by John Wayne, revered by US presidents, and acclaimed as one of the greatest American westerns of all time, does High Noon resonate with the Afterthoughts crew? It's a bit of a mixed bag.…

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Kinds of Kindness (2024) 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

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On this two-person episode of Afterthoughts, John and Dixon record an extended discussion of Kinds of Kindness (2024). Originally it was planned to be a Recommend or Refute entry, but with the amount of thoughts we had after seeing the film merited something more. Love it or hate it, join John and Dixon for a recap and discussion on the latest film…

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Recommend or Refute | Explorers (1985), Stand By Me (1986), The Invention of Lying (2000), and Nothing But a Man (1964) 55:12

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Ryan sneaks in a twofer with his tribute watches of the River Phoenix vehicles Explorers (1985) and Stand By Me (1986), John tells us all about The Invention of Lying (2009) but will he tell the truth when it comes to recommending or refuting it? Finally, Dixon closes out the discussion by talking about Nothi…

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) 1:35:36

2M ago1:35:36

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I hate every ape I see from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z. No, you'll never make a monkey out of me. Oh, my God! I was wrong! It was earth all along. You finally made a monkey (yes, we finally made a monkey). Yes, you finally made a monkey out of meeeeeee! I love you, Dr. Zaius!Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | Buck and The Preacher (1972), Madame Web (2024), Atlas (2024) 1:18:18

3M ago1:18:18

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On our 100th episode of Afterthoughts, Ryan and John celebrate by bringing a bunch of questions and complaints to the table regarding Netflix's top 2 films of May: Madame Web (2024) and Atlas (2024). But do the two trash fiends bring recommendations with them? Is Dixon the only hope to bring classy and cultured content with Sidney Poitier's directo…

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Live! The Story We Saved For Last 1:05:20

3M ago1:05:20

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Join Sara and Jane Live!

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The Iron Claw (2023) 1:31:23

3M ago1:31:23

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Strap in as we bring the backbreaking tragedy of The Iron Claw to you!!! Ryan has finally watched it, and he adds his encyclopedic knowledge of wrestling to our discussion of this beautiful film.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | Thank You Very Much (2023), Spy x Family: Code White (2024), Kuroneko (1968) 47:41

3M ago47:41

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This episode isn't a hoax or a prank, it's just a regular Recommend or Refute episode. Why would we open with that? Well, when John brings Thank You Very Much (2023), a biographical documentary about Andy Kaufman, we feel obligated to emphasize that we aren't trying to fool anyone with the rest of our picks. Sure, Ryan did bring something called Sp…

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Serpico (1973) 1:34:05

3M ago1:34:05

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The great Al Pacino and his luscious head of hair star in this gritty biopic about one honest cop who stood up against the corrupt structures of the NYPD. Join us as we discuss Sidney Lumet's impressive film and Frank Serpico's real world impact on modern policing.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Live! It Started With Brother Brigham 1:22:13

3M ago1:22:13

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Content warning: this episode deals with issues around harm and suicide. To find support near you contact your emergency care provider. Gail earned her Bachelors in 1995 at Sonoma State University, where she focused on humanistic Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 1994 at John F Kennedy University, and is licensed in both…

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Recommend or Refute | All The President's Men (1976), Late Night With The Devil (2023), Satan's Guide to The Bible (2023) 1:05:21

4M ago1:05:21

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon brings up All The President's Men (1976) and we lament the devolution of journalistic integrity. John talks pseudo-70s aesthetic with the David Dastmalchian led horror movie Late Night With The Devil (2023). And Ryan talks about his time sitting in a Sunday School of alternative biblical perspective wit…

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Cashback (2006) 52:05

4M ago52:05

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John continues to force us to revisit the movies he loved as a teenager that may or may not have aged well since then. This week we're talking about the horny British coming-of-age dramedy Cashback (2006).Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Fearless for Tomorrow: With Carla Long and Joelle Wight 1:28:09

4M ago1:28:09

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We're here to discuss what the future of Community of Christ will look like in the UK and around the world. This is going to be an exciting discussion!Carla Long is from a small town in Kansas . She attended Graceland University and graduated with a BA in Mathematics. Carla and family live in Kansas City, MO, as she is now a Counselor to the Presid…

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Recommend or Refute | Wonka (2023), Civil War (2024), Saving Private Ryan (1998) 1:31:28

4M ago1:31:28

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This is a Recommend or Refute with plenty of tangents. Prepare yourself to wade through the quagmire of mixed feelings as Ryan whips up a special chocolate covered condemnation of the latest Charlie & The Chocolate Factory film companion with Wonka (2023). Dixon talks about Civil War (2024), not actual Civil War though. John leads the crew on an ex…

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Redefining Integrity: Live With Rebecca Bibliotheca 1:19:55

4M ago1:19:55

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Even the some of the most orthodox Latter-day Saints are confused and concerned about Jack N Gerard's talk from this past Easter 2024 General Conference - Integrity: A Christlike Attribute. It was the talk that tipped Jane into resigning membership in the Church. We're joined Live! by the incredible Rebecca Bibliotecha to break down why this talk h…

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The Death of Stalin (2018) 1:14:38

4M ago1:14:38

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Did y'all hear that Stalin died? They made a movie about it starring Steve Buscemi and Jeffrey Tambor.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Has Jane Resigned? 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

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Join me live for a major update

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Live! Pursuing Peace with Ryan Comins & Andrew Bolton 54:46

4M ago54:46

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We're live with Andrew Bolton & Ryan Comins as we talk about an upcoming Peace Colloquy which is being hosted by Community of Christm here in the UK on March 15th - 17th, 2024.Why is Peace such an important principle of the restoration? Ryan Comins: After graduating from Queens’ College, Cambridge with a degree in Theology & Religious Studies, Ryan…

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Recommend or Refute | The Roaring Twenties (1939), Priscilla (2023), The Pagemaster (1994) 42:36

4M ago42:36

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Dixon and John have returned --with special guest Parker-- to serve up some fresh picks for the dwindling watchlists out there. Prohibition may be over, but the legends it spawned live on in The Roaring Twenties (1939), and Dixon is going to dish on all of it while somehow managing to never work in references to the Simpsons episode we're all think…

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Silence (2016) 1:41:24

5M ago1:41:24

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We're finally doing Dixon's favorite movie, the profoundly transformative Silence (2016) by the great Martin Scorsese. Join John, Dixon, and special guest Parker as we discuss our backgrounds in the church and how the film has impacted our personal beliefs. Check out Dixon's article on his journey with the film below. https://medium.com/the-outtake…

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Recommend or Refute | This Place Rules (2022), Dune (1984), SXSW 2024 Top Picks 1:10:21

5M ago1:10:21

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Ryan brings us a feature length dose of Andrew Callaghan's gonzo journalism with the Max exclusive documentary This Place Rules (2022), John takes the Dune Part 2's success as motivation to snort a rail of spice from the studio-interfered, audience-panned interpretation Dune (1984), and Dixon rounds everythin…

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Thank You for Smoking (2005) 1:01:27

5M ago1:01:27

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Thank you for listening to this episode. There's no proof that podcasting causes cancer. Yet.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | The Eight Mountains (2022), Maburoshi (2023), G-Force (2009) 48:37

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Join the usual Afterthoughts crew as they share another sampling of drastically different films. Dixon takes us for a hike into The Eight Mountains (2022), giving just enough of a glimpse into why its one of his recent favorite films. Ryan tells us about his recent attempt to dumpster dive in the Netflix backlog and the resulting discovery of Mabur…

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Soft & Quiet (2022) 44:04

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Just a very chill movie about a few Nazi housewives having a small get-together to talk about Nazi shit.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), Talk to Me (2022), Furry Vengeance (2010) 1:16:43

6M ago1:16:43

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Another RoR is here and we're proud to serve up another set of eclectic offerings spanning sci-fi, horror, and something that's labeled "comedy". Dixon tells us why size does matter with his review of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), John shakes hands with horror trope refreshed for a new generation as he talks to us about Talk to Me (2022), an…

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Another Round (2020) 2:16:37

6M ago2:16:37

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This is by far our drunkest episode. You're welcome.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | Action Jackson (1988), Outlaw Johnny Black (2023), The Delinquents (2023) 59:24

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Ryan pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers by bringing Action Jackson (1985) to the episode. John finally follows up that Black Dynamite episode we posted by talking about his experience with Michael Jai White's latest homage to Black Cinema: Outlaw Johnny Black (2023). And Dixon takes a film trip to Argenti…

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Live! Mandatory Reporting Hits the UK! 1:21:19

6M ago1:21:19

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We're live with the Britvengers to discuss the new UK Mandatory Reporting law and give you all the latest analysis with the introduction of criminal backgrounds in the LDS Church. How are things REALLY going? We help you decide!

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Live! With David Eaton 1:46:14

6M ago1:46:14

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David recently conducted a survey about why people in the UK left the Church and how leaving impacted them. He's here to tell us what he learned.

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Live! The Noble & Great Ones 40:24

6M ago40:24

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Join Jane, Live! as we explore what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem to be seeking in friendships and relationships with individuals and organisations. What does the Church value most? And who do 21st Century Saints see as "The Noble and Great Ones"?

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The Stunt Man (1980) 1:28:00

7M ago1:28:00

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John picked the movie this week, so you know it's gonna be a fuckin' doozy. We're talking about Richard Rush's batshit crazy passion project The Stunt Man (1980). It's full of wild stunts, zany characters, and Peter O'Toole chewing the scenery like his life depends on it. We've never seen anything quite like this.…

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Recommend or Refute | Baby Face (1933), The Marvel Infinity Saga (2008-2019), Inherent Vice (2014) 47:48

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It's time for the roundtable roundup known as Recommend or Refute. Jump back to the 1930s as Dixon talks about the impressively risqué, precode film Baby Face (1933). Get carried away in a signature rant about The Infinity Saga (2008-2019) with Ryan. And to cap it all off, take a toke of foggy thoughts from John's recent viewing of Inherent Vice (2…

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Singin' in the Rain (1952) 1:07:31

7M ago1:07:31

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Podcaaaaastin' in the rain, podcaaaaastin' in the rain! What a glooooorious feeeeelin! I'm haaaaaapy agaaaain!Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | Timebomb Y2K (2023), Twisted Metal (2023), Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros (2023) 57:14

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On this very 2023 edition of Recommend or Refute, Ryan rags on the overblown Y2K crisis with Timebomb Y2K (2023), John shifts into drive and off-roads his way through the new Twisted Metal (2023) series, and Dixon talks about the 4 hours of life he and John spent sitting in the corner of the 3-Star Michelin restaurant of Frederick Wiseman's Menus-P…

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Harakiri (1962) 1:07:10

8M ago1:07:10

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Join us for our second ever listener request episode! Our listener Tyler recommended that we watch the 1962 samurai classic Harakiri, and we're very glad he did. This is one of the best movies we've seen in quite a while, and we had a blast breaking down this beautiful story of class and honor in feudal Japan. If you'd like to hear our Afterthought…

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Recommend or Refute | You Can't Take It With You (1938), Pleasantville (1998), Family Switch (2023) 1:03:15

8M ago1:03:15

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On this completely unscripted episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon brings a Frank Capra comedy You Can't Take It With You (1938) that you actually can take with you in digital or blu ray form. John talks about the well-intentioned, but weirdly muddled allegory of Pleasantville (1998), and Ryan is starts the year off right with a movie the whole fa…

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2023 Year End Retrospectacular!!! 2:42:27

8M ago2:42:27

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It's that time of year when we look back and celebrate the best (and worst) that 2023 had to offer. Join us as we discuss our favorite episodes, 2023 releases, and older films we just discovered.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Safeguarding Campaign 2024 PHASE 2 Launch! 1:26:43

8M ago1:26:43

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Safeguarding Campaign 2024 PHASE 2 Launch! We're bringing you the results of our 2023 Survey on abuse in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as news of our 2024 campaign! Ready for phase 2 Launch?

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Emma's Church with John Hamer 1:48:20

8M ago1:48:20

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We're live in the studio this week with the incredible John Hamer as we look at Emma Smith and her spiritual journey.https://www.youtube.com/@centre-place

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Recommend or Refute | Battlestar Galactica (2004), American Fiction (2023), Carol & The End of the World (2023) 57:29

8M ago57:29

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute special guest Mark (who might be a Cylon) takes to space with Battlestar Galactica (2004), Dixon publishes his spoken word review of American Fiction (2023), and John claims the sky is falling --but it's a wholesome and chill kind of falling-- in Carol & The End of World (2023).…

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Simpsons Christmas 2:18:22

9M ago2:18:22

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Happy Holidays from the Afterthoughts crew! This week we're talking about Christmas in the context of America's favorite TV cartoon family, The Simpsons.Av Dixon, Ryan, and John

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Recommend or Refute | D.A.R.Y.L. (1985), Dream Scenario (2023), The Air Bud Legacy (1995-Present Day) 1:09:46

9M ago1:09:46

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On this episode of Recommend or Refute, the Afterthoughts crew forgoes Holiday recommendations (those are yet to come) in favor of a semi-conventional episode. John's excited to introduce you to his new friend D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) and tell you about another 1980s family movie that's not really for kids, Dixon grabs a night cap in preparation to share …

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