Beste Eric Olsen podcaster (2024)

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Episode 1589 - Robby Hoffman 1:23:20

2d ago1:23:20

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Robby Hoffman knows she comes in too hot. But that kind of in-your-face enthusiasm helped her go from being one of ten kids in a Hasidic Jewish family to a burgeoning standup comic and television writer. Robby tells Marc about the challenges of her upbringing, including the socially hazardous way she was publicly outed as a teen. They also talk abo…

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The Pessimists were WRONG, Life on The Ballot, and What Comes Next 43:24

3d ago43:24

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(0:01) Election Review (8:30) Mission Field to Secular Conservatives (23:50) Making Appointments and Dismantling the Administrative State (29:00) Life on the Ballot (36:03) What Caught My Eye Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetsel…

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Episode 1588 - Mo Mandel 1:16:24

5d ago1:16:24

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Mo Mandel would like you to enjoy his new comedy special, see him perform live and, if you’re a studio executive, greenlight one of his scripts. But Mo also wants to make sure he doesn’t become too successful, otherwise he’ll lose the sweet deal of essentially being a stay-at-home dad. Mo tells Marc about adapting to his OCD, giving up on self-impr…

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The Washington Post’s (lack of) Endorsement, Trump on Rogan, Election Strategies w/ Henry Olsen, & Final Predictions 1:06:00

9d ago1:06:00

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(3:50) The Washington Post endorsed who? (11:03) Trump's interview on Joe Rogan (26:25) Henry Olsen's Bully Pulpit debut (1:00:56) The squad's final election predictions Be sure to follow Henry Olsen on X and take a listen to his podcast Beyond the Polls https://x.com/henryolsenEPPC Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra…

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Episode 1587 - Billy Corben 1:44:04

9d ago1:44:04

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Filmmaker Billy Corben got an early taste of show business as an aspiring child actor. That aborted career path eventually turned into a new vocation as a maker of documentary films, including celebrated projects like Cocaine Cowboys and The U. Billy and Marc talk about the persistent connection to Florida in Billy’s work and how his latest film, F…

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Episode 1586 - Robert Patrick 1:32:21

12d ago1:32:21

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The world learned who Robert Patrick was when he showed up as the T-1000 in Terminator 2, but prior to that break out, Robert saw himself as a failed athlete and alcoholic who was lucky to get a chance at success with this acting thing. Robert tells Marc how his personal struggles continued after T2, how being cast in The X-Files and The Sopranos t…

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Matt Chandler’s GOP Conspiracy, Abortion v. Slavery v. Polygamy, and Oops Wrong Rally 1:16:24

16d ago1:16:24

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Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselAv Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Episode 1585 - Keith Urban 1:27:10

16d ago1:27:10

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Keith Urban may seem like an outsider who conquered Nashville, but as he tells Marc, he was an outsider in his home country, too. Coming from what he calls an oddball family in Australia who owned American cars and played American country music, Keith’s journey to international superstardom was not without its roadblocks, some due to the industry, …

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Episode 1584 - Robert Zemeckis 1:19:53

19d ago1:19:53

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Many films in the career of Robert Zemeckis, including his new one called Here, involve some form of time travel. As Robert explains to Marc, nothing does time travel better than movies. Robert talks with Marc about becoming a filmmaker thanks to Jerry Lewis, his partnership with Steven Spielberg, his collaborations with Tom Hanks, and the making o…

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Black Male Voting Patterns, Men for Kamala, Media Analysis 1:11:13

23d ago1:11:13

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(0:05) Men for Kamala Ad Spot (Awkward) (11:27) Who is Going on Rogan? (15:46) Why Are Black Men Moving to Trump? (29:01) Corporate Media (50:55) The Betting Markets (55:10) Elon, NASA, DOGE (1:01:27) What Caught Your Eye This Week? Items Discussed: Kamala’s Plan for Black Men Men for Kamala Video Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.…

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Episode 1583 - Al Pacino 1:51:00

23d ago1:51:00

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Al Pacino created indelible memories for generations of moviegoers. But while he was writing his own memoir, Sonny Boy, Al kept coming back to mental scenes of his days in the South Bronx, running around the streets with friends, enjoying the small things in life. Al talks with Marc about his growth as an actor from the stage to the screen, his for…

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Episode 1582 - Joe Boyd 1:31:45

26d ago1:31:45

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Joe Boyd is part of the music industry in so many ways, as a producer, label founder and more, that his new memoir And The Roots of Rhythm Remain also serves as a history of global music, a political roadmap of popular music trends, and an education in traditional music forms. Joe talks with Marc about music as a way of piercing the past, including…

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On Agatha All Along's Big Reveal and NYCC Expectations 48:45

27d ago48:45

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Let's discuss Agatha All Along and NYCC!Av Dayspring

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Call Kamala Daddy, Election Expectations, and Angsty White People Middle-Class Problems 1:07:36

1M ago1:07:36

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(0:05) Kamla on Call Her Daddy (07:28) Amber Thurman Background (17:00) Kamala Now Doing Media (25:31) What to Expect on Election Night (37:58) Andrew’s Famous Deconstruction Tweet (1:02:45) What Caught Your Eye This Week? Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetsel…

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Episode 1581 - Langston Kerman 1:24:31

1M ago1:24:31

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Langston Kerman named his new Netflix comedy special Bad Poetry, harkening back to his time as a high school teacher. But as someone with an MFA in poetry, Langston knows enough about the dividing line between the bad and the good in both poetry and comedy, two things which are forever connected in his life. Langston and Marc talk about his days as…

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Interview with Lenore Zann, Rogue from X-Men '97, on Her New Memoir: A Rogue's Tale! 1:16:37

1M ago1:16:37

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Lenore Zann on her memoir A ROGUE'S TALE! A powerful and fearless look at her like. From growing up in Australia to being sexually assaulted as a young actor to overcoming addiction to auditioning for the X-Men! This is a book you do not want to miss!Av Dayspring

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Episode 1580 - Sebastian Stan 1:33:58

1M ago1:33:58

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Sebastian Stan believes creativity is the best therapy. So even when he's playing an unappealing person, like Jeff Gillooly in I, Tonya or Donald Trump in the new film The Apprentice, Sebastian knows there's always something to learn about humanity through his performances. Sebastian talks with Marc about fleeing from his home country of Romania at…

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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Beau DeMayo, X-Men '97 Showrunner 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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A Power of X-Men exclusive. We sit down with X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo to discuss the origins of the critically acclaimed revival, his original vision for the series, his passion for the X-Men, and the behind the scenes allegations.Av Dayspring

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J.D. Vance Breakdown, Ray Ortund’s Questionable Decision, War and Floods 1:03:46

1M ago1:03:46

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(0:04) VP Debate (30:46) Iran v. Israel (38:30) North Carolina Floods (43:25) Ray Ortlund Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselAv Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Episode 1579 - Connie Chung 1:33:30

1M ago1:33:30

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Connie Chung’s consummate professionalism and journalistic rigor worked against her as she put together her new memoir. Her impulse is to report the facts, but her editors told her she needed to include other things this time, like feelings and emotion. But as Marc finds out, Connie was able to thoroughly explore not only her past, but her family, …

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Episode 1578 - Kaitlin Olson 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

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It’s all a combination of old and new for Kaitlin Olson. She’s just finishing up shooting the first season of her ABC detective series High Potential and is now about to begin shooting the seventeenth season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Kaitlin and Marc talk about the show that changed her life, not only because of the steady work it provi…

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Filibuster, Listener Questions, and God is Not a Donkey 1:14:49

1M ago1:14:49

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(0:04) Why the filibuster really matters (15:20) Listener questions Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselAv Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Episode 1577 - Kathleen Hanna 1:41:05

1M ago1:41:05

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Kathleen Hanna’s life and career exist at the nexus of punk rock, outsider art, photography and feminism. Now that she’s been able to put it all into her memoir, Rebel Girl, Kathleen talks with Marc about her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, the music scene in Olympia, Washington, her time fronting the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, her solo p…

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Episode 1576 - Elizabeth Olsen 1:29:10

2M ago1:29:10

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Marvel fans around the world know Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch, but Elizabeth says she has a different alter ego inside of her— that of an elderly New Yorker living on her own in the big city. Elizabeth talks with Marc about this fantasy and how it has something to do with a lifelong desire to avoid the trappings of fame. They also talk abo…

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Jeph Loeb Interview on His Exit from X-Men, X-Force, and the Chaos of Ultimatum [Part 2] 54:07

2M ago54:07

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In Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Jeph Loeb, the legendary Marvel writer delves into his exit from X-Men, and the impact of his controversial event series Ultimatum. Jeph opens up about the creative differences that led to his departure, the fan reactions to his work, and the lasting legacy of Ultimatum and Scarlet Witch's role.…

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Interview with Jeph Loeb on the Creation of Nate Grey and Age of Apocalypse! [Part 1] 48:18

2M ago48:18

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We sit down with the legendary Jeph Loeb, celebrated writer behind some of the most iconic X-stories and former Head of Marvel Television. Jeph takes us deep into the creation of favorite character ever...Nate Grey! We discuss Nate's creation, the Age of Apocalypse, and the behind-the-scenes surrounding his contentious relationship with then-X-edit…

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REVIEW and BREAKDOWN: Dazzler # 1 as well as our X-Men Airbnb Experience! 59:39

2M ago59:39

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We discuss Dazzler #1 by Jason Loo Rafael Loureiro as well as our expiernece at the X-Mansion Airbnb!Av Dayspring

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Andrew vs. Matt Walsh, Biblical Deception, and Yet Another Attempt on Trump 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

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See Andrew’s Tweet that started it all - https://x.com/andrewtwalk/status/1835035870929535109 See Matt Walsh’s YouTube video response - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at9Gh2NU7zw&ab_channel=MattWalsh (0:35) Andrew Tweets about “Am I a Racist” and… (22:35) What are the limits on Christian behavior in a political conflict? (44:54) A second attempt o…

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Agatha All Along: First Impressions! 46:46

2M ago46:46

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Dayspring's brother, NightFall returns to the podcast to discuss AGATHA ALL ALONG!Av Dayspring

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Episode 1575 - Jason Ritter 1:36:18

2M ago1:36:18

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As a kid, Jason Ritter felt a lot of pressure as the son of a beloved actor who audiences felt like they knew personally. He didn’t feel pressure from his parents, but rather pressure from the world, believing he had to live up to being John Ritter’s son. Jason talks with Marc about how that insecurity, as well as his struggle to find his own ident…

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Episode 1574 - Eric Roberts 1:15:49

2M ago1:15:49

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While putting together his new memoir, Eric Roberts developed a fuller understanding of his life as an actor. As someone whose parents did not help him establish a sense of self, his journey through various roles and personality types was part of figuring out who he was. Eric and Marc compare notes on revelations about parents and Eric looks back o…

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SPECIAL: Dean Interviews FL Gov. Ron DeSantis 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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On September 8th, Dean hosted a live interview with Governor DeSantis at City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. The conversation focused on Amendment 4, a Florida constitutional ballot Amendment that would place abortion rights directly in the state’s constitution. Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andre…

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Episode 1573 - Ali Macofsky 1:21:00

2M ago1:21:00

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Hundreds of WTF guests have show business origin stories, but nobody has one like comedian Ali Macofsky, whose impulsive phone call to Ryan Seacrest live on the radio when she was seven years old got the ball rolling on her career. Ali tells Marc about this event and all the other spontaneous decisions in her early life that led to a failed auditio…

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Debate Reactions, Missing Cats in Ohio, and Low T Voters 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

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(0:01) Debate Recap (23:10) Eating Cats Explained (59:55) What Caught my Eye Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetselAv Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Episode 1572 - Lupita Nyong'o 1:29:25

2M ago1:29:25

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She may have won an Oscar for her first film role, but Lupita Nyong’o spent the early part of her life hiding her desire to be an actor. Lupita tells Marc about growing up under autocratic rule, living in a country where creative voices were suppressed, and learning how to speak out even when it’s risky. Lupita also explains why she followed up 12 …

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BREAKDOWN: Exceptional X-Men #1 Review! 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

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Marvel Legends Crystal and Lockjaw go on pre-order, and we review Exceptional X-Men #1!Av Dayspring

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Do You Even Pro-Life Bro, Real Talk About IVF, and You Can’t Say That On The Internet. 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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(0:01) The Aboriton Debate Continues (17:04) Is Trump Pro-Life? (27:30) Thinking Through IVF (42:52) Gold Star Families (48:21) Free Speech Crackdowns in Brazil (59:06) What Caught My Eye This Week Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetsel…

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Episode 1571 - Chris Robinson 1:24:53

2M ago1:24:53

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It took Chris Robinson a long time to accept being a rock and roll frontman. Even at the height of The Black Crowes’ success, he just thought they were just a group of dudes from Atlanta playing roots music. Now reunited with the band and touring again after releasing their ninth album, Chris tells Marc why it took time and perspective to realize h…

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Episode 1570 - Drew Lynch 1:21:34

2M ago1:21:34

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Drew Lynch never planned on being a comedian. But his pursuit of an acting career got derailed by a traumatic brain injury that left him with a stutter and no career prospects. Drew tells Marc the reason he decided to get on stage and put together a standup act, a decision that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and helped him land a recur…

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Trump’s Statement on Abortion, Trust in Media, and the Dismissal of the Constitution by the HRC President 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

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(0:45) Trump's Statement on Abortion (37:03) Trust in Media/Zuckerberg Amidst Suppressing Stories (52:15) The Dismissal of the Constitution by the HRC president (57:20) What Caught My Eye Follow the squad: https://x.com/ErikReed https://x.com/deaninserra https://x.com/andrewtwalk https://x.com/EricTeetsel…

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Episode 1569 - Brendon Walsh 1:25:31

2M ago1:25:31

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When the topic of past guests comes up, Marc often mentions Brendon Walsh, a comedian who was on several early WTF episodes as well as Marc’s IFC sitcom. Diving into a full conversation more than a decade since he was last in the garage, Brendon tells Marc about the changes in his life since then, including the break he took from comedy, the tragic…

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Interview: X-Men Writer Jed Mackay! 56:38

2M ago56:38

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We sit down with X-Men writer Jed MacKay to discuss his X-Men run: from a rumored Cyclops series to upcoming crossovers, we discuss it all!Av Dayspring

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Episode 1568 - Greg Fitzsimmons 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

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Greg Fitzsimmons returns to WTF after a 13 year absence, but his dynamic with Marc remains the same as it was when they were comics starting out in Boston almost four decades ago. With a new comedy special out, Greg talks with Marc about his unhealthy relationship with worry, how he broke the self-destructive cycles of his family, and how his relat…

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INTERVIEW: Scott Lobdell's Behind the Scenes Stories on Age of Apocalypse, Generation X, the Legacy Virus, and More! 1:27:12

3M ago1:27:12

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An unforgettable episode as legendary X-Men writer Scott Lobdell returns to the podcast! Dive deep into the creation of one of the most iconic versions of Wolverine in the classic Age of Apocalypse saga. Hear Scott’s behind-the-scenes stories on the emotional and impactful death of Illyana Rasputin due to the Legacy Virus and how that moment shaped…

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Interview with Dazzler Writer, Jason Loo! 55:32

3M ago55:32

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X-Men writer Jason Loo discusses his upcoming Dazzler series, and gives us some exclusive details! Follow us on @powerofxmen on Instagram!Av Dayspring

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Episode 1567 - Paul W. Downs 1:31:20

3M ago1:31:20

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Over the past four years, Paul W. Downs has been one of the people responsible for constructing the ongoing story of a lifer standup comic on the show Hacks. Paul talks with Marc about how his comedy background is very different from the fictional Deborah Vance, with his training at the UCB Theater, his days at the vanguard of internet video comedy…

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RANT and SPOILERS: Phoenix #2 by Stephanie Phillips! Jean Grey in Space! 38:18

3M ago38:18

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Let's get into the details of Phoenix #2! We crazy Jean stans have feels!Av Dayspring

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Meeting the Squad, Joy at the DNC, and 1 Minute With an Evangelical for Harris 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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(0:00) Introductions (09:00) Feelings of Joy At The DNC? (18:00) Evangelicals for Harris (24:00) Is the GOP Still Pro-Life? (51:00) What Caught My EyeAv Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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Episode 1566 - Michael Rooker 1:25:49

3M ago1:25:49

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Michael Rooker is known for playing a variety of menacing and intense characters. But menace was something he was always good at, as the protective older brother of six sisters. And intensity is often something people misread because he’s hard of hearing. Michael talks with Marc about growing up in Alabama with no electricity or running water, his …