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Why did the horrific 1692 Salem witch trials and subsequent executions happen? Many Americans don’t know that Salem, Massachusetts was founded by numerous people that were part of the original Christian Puritans (aka the “Pilgrims”) that founded the Plymouth, Massachusetts colony. The same folks that celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621 with their indigenous friends/partners. However, ...

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OUR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Today, VAMPIRES are the most popular of all supernatural figures but what are they really and where did they come from? Merely a legend? Or, are they sexy teenagers in Washington State. Was there really a Count Dracula and why was he so over-dressed for every occasion. We examine these questions and more in this spooktacular episode.

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As part of our Halloween special, host Thad is able to interview a 200+ year old vampiress! She is part of a coven run by her over protective uncle, Count Dracula – the OG vampire.

COMPLETE EPISODE COMING BEFORE HALLOWEEN NIGHT !! We drill deep into the origins of vampires for your spooky pleasure.

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With the second highest payroll in the MLB and an amazing roster of talent, the NEW YORK METS were positioned for history. They started the 2025 baseball season with the best record in the entire MLB -- and in all team history. But then in June…something happened. What? WHAT? We are again joined by our 6-year baseball commentators and favorite New Yorkers – THE METS MOB! They are here to ...

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Actor icon, movie producer and director, and founder of the famous Sundance Festival, Robert Redford, passed away very recently, at age 89, after 60+ years of amazing professional work in the cinematic industry. In addition to his $1B+ career box office receipts, he won numerous Oscars and other major awards and helped kickstart the careers of many dozens of – then - unknown indie filmmakers like Quent...

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Many Americans don’t know this…but back in 1955, the Disney corporation was only a modestly profitable animation movie company. They had a couple of hits – but that was it. But, then, the founder, Walt Disney, decided to pour all his movie profits into something that had never been done before – a permanent, around the year, live action amusement park, which he called Disneyland...

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Since legendary entrepreneur Walt Disney’s untimely death in 1966, there has been a persistent conspiracy theory that says, just before he died, he had himself cryogenically frozen until such time as there was a cure for his cancer. No evidence has ever been produced...until now. Our intrepid co-host, ANURADHA, was able to locate his nitrogen chamber and revive Mr. Disney. The truth can...

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The summer ain’t over yet folks! And there’s a lotta cookin’ and eatin’ left to do. In this part 2 of or summer cooking special we celebrate the 15 years Thad’s daughter and their friends competed semi-professionally in chili cook-offs in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. We were invited to the World Championship only once but frequently placed – and sometimes made some prize money t...

This is a terribly sad anniversary, in any way you perceive it – especially for people of any faith tradition, like myself. We’re replaying an episode from 2023 recorded on the occasion of the Academy Award-winning movie, “Oppenheimer”. It features my son-in-law, Dylan Cuellar, who was born and grew up in New Mexico, near Los Alamos, where the first several nuclear bombs were invented. Also, my daughter Kassia, Dylan’s wife, who ha...

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This episode marries the previously released teaser with our in-depth conversation between Anuradha, myself, and frequent guest, professional composer/movie critic, JOHN HOEKSTRA. 56 minutes of informative and hilarious entertainment.

 Today, we think of the movie “Jaws” as a blockbuster game-changer in movie history. But back in 1973-1975, it appeared to be the biggest financial disa...

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In advance of our full episode we offer this previously unknown and behind-the-scenes glimpse into 1970’s Hollywood movie politics. We dramatize a confrontation between two historical people, Sidney Sheinberg. President and CEO of both Universal Studios and the parent company, MCA, and Verna Fields, an unbelievably talented editor, that would influence how films were crafted goi...

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Despite its apparent opening weekend success, one person who has a very different view of this movie is a frequent guest of this podcast and a founding member of the Mets Mob, a popular baseball commentary trio in NYC. We are delighted to welcome back ROB (aka "Handsome Rob") from the Upper East Side of the Big Apple.

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Who doesn’t love summer cooking and food? Ahhh…the smell of the grill and the sun on your face. We’ve been very serious lately so we’re going to lighten it up a little bit for the summer holidays  - with another cooking show. Yeah man! In this Part 1 episode, we feature my amazing co-host, Anuradha, cooking with HER MOTHER, Aruna. Soooo cool. Check it out. We also have a top Hollywood...

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A modern Shakespearean tragedy? Or Greek? On the occasion of the release a best-selling book on President Joe Biden’s last 8 months in office, we decided to examine whether the many accusations on Biden's mental health in the last year of his Presidency hold any water. If they actually do, what does that say about any influential national/global leader’s responsibility to step down, wh...

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HAPPY SUMMER KICK-OFF everyone! After the half-year we’ve all had, you all definitely deserve some time off... and a few laughs to boot. We have your new favorite – and funniest - beach listen right here. How does one of the cheapest, ultra-low budget comedy movies of all time become a billion-dollar franchise? We’re gonna tell you! As every movie studio in the worl...

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America’s favorite mystery monster, Bigfoot, is now BIGGER and more popular than ever! Recently, there have been numerous Bigfoot reality shows on cable TV and streaming, featuring serious ‘cryptozoologist’ scientists, that have run for many years. Additionally, Bigfoot sightings have increased almost exponentially across the U.S. This has prompted the growth of annual conventions, attrac...

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Often called, “the greatest American novel” today - why is this book such a scandal? Read on and then watch/listen! Though an initial publishing failure, the book that many of us (Boomers, X-ers, Millennials) were forced to read in high school English class, is having a great centennial birthday. Currently, the new Broadway/London musical adaption is the hottest ticket in theater. Additio...

In honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. Most people aren’t aware that she was also a professional SPY for the U.S. in WWII, for years. NO WAY! – you say. Okay … let me back up a little. Most of us think of Julia, in the early 1960’s and decades beyond, almost single-handedly, exploding ideas about the role of women in American society by writing best-selling cook books and making an extremely pop...