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S01E09 – The Green Council – Instant Talk

Can you be into feet and not be creepy about it? We thought Daemon was a wild card, but it looks like Rhaenys is vying for the role. With the stage suspiciously devoid of Rhaenyra and Daemon, we get a very personal look into the chaotic lives of Team Green.

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S11E19 – Variant

Ye Olde spectacle, The Walketh Dead, is up to shenanigans again. Do you like Ren Fairs? This show does too. Are the walkers getting smarter? If that’s the case, Jim would like to see zombie trebuchets. And is Princess ok? Mercer might be one of those emotional vampires draining her.

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S01E08 – Alloyed

The power has been restored to this show. Great sacrifices are made, destinies intertwined, and identities revealed. Though original Tolkien lore was trampled a bit, it was a job well done all around. We’re looking forward to seeing our heroes and villains in the next season. And don’t miss the feedback and wrap up episode next week!

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LWJ&A – Episode 356 – The Legends of BYPAX

Lunchtime! Wondering how BYPAX went? Maybe you’re wondering what BYPAX is? Jim and A.Ron have stories from BYPAX from this year and years past. Learn the complexities of betting on fake horses, hear about celebrity encounters, and find out about the indirect way Bald Move scares the school children.

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S01E08 – The Lord of the Tides – Feedback

King Jimherys and Ser A.Ron are keepin’ it leal. Though Team Black is looking pretty cool, we’re trying to give Team Green a fair shake. Is GRRM fixing the universe’s history? Could abdication have saved the realm? And did any of us really believe that Rhaenys was over not getting the crown?

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The Game (1997)

Watch Michael Douglas get manipulated, be his classic grouchy self, and get just as confused as you are while watching this movie. Where the soundtrack doesn’t deliver, the visuals sure do. Douglas is joined by Sean Penn and directed by David Fincher, a master of thrillers. A.Ron describes this movie as a “20th century version of ‘A Christmas Carol’”. And Jim describes this movie as…well, I think you better hear it in his own words. Check out The Game!

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(108) The Lord of the Tides

Comic Steve and academic Anthony kneel before the powerhouse performance of King Viserys. Also, did Aemond take an extra time jump? And how much head must be severed for it to be considered a beheading?

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Amsterdam (2022)

“History repeats itself”, says another David O. Russell film pondering existential themes. When three old friends get wrapped up in a murder-mystery conspiracy, only their wits and friendship will get them out. Along the way they’ll turn ugly things into beautiful things and question the meaning of patriotism all while Christian Bale does his top tier Peter Falk/Columbo impression. This movie has a question for you, “Will you fight to protect kindness?”

And keep an eye out for our next First Run movies: Black Adam and Wakanda Forever!

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S01E08 – The Lord of the Tides

This is the sizzle before the scorching fire. Is Viserys your favorite character now, too? Alicent is more dangerous than before. Rhaenyra and Daemon are already quite the pair. Having twins in the Kingsguard was clearly a play by Viserys to have his own campy 90s movie setup. And could someone write a concise guide to the names of these characters? Jim has had enough.

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The Rings of Power – S01E07 – The Eye

John was joined by Aron from Bald Move to discuss the whereabouts of Celeborn, the words of Meteor Man, and production updates on Season 2. John received the last audio diary from David before he returns for the season finale next week. Then, Craig from the Legendarium Podcast and John discussed their thoughts on the Silmarillion, Silmaril Trees, and Uncle Benjen’s transformation into an Orc. Finally, Aron and John took on some listener feedback.

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