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Dive into the electrifying world of ‘Entertain This!’, your ultimate escape where films, TV, and games collide in snarky and savvy analysis. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Hayden, Mitch, and Tom, each episode drops like a viral TikTok trend: packed with razor-sharp reviews, juicy industry tea, and trivia that’ll have you flexing your pop culture IQ at brunch. Whether we’re dissecting the latest superhero flop or hyping underrated gems, we keep it real, relatable, and ridiculously entertaining. Tune in weekly because in this fast-scrolling era, who has time for boring?

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Monday · 51 min
David Webster: From Small-Town Theater To Netflix (Interview)
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with actor and filmmaker David Webster to trace how he goes from small-town theater in northern Ontario to professional sets, and why he keeps chasing both craft and community. We talk film school, experimental film, writing, and the on-set realities behind Netflix-scale projects versus passion shoots. • getting discovered through local theater and early auditions • using film school to meet collaborators and learn production skills • learning from experimental film and treating art as experience • writing huge concepts early then pivoting to tight feature scripts • choosing passion projects for the teamwork and creative agency • martial arts background, stunt awareness, and safe choreography Follow David on Instagram @David_Webster Support the show
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October 12 · 1 hr 4 min
Maximum Overdrive: Stephen King’s Killer Trucks
Send us Fan Mail Killer trucks. Murderous appliances. An ACDC soundtrack turned up to eleven. Maximum Overdrive is Stephen King’s one and only time directing a feature, and it feels exactly like a great idea that got away from everyone involved. We walk through why this 1986 cult classic still has a grip on “so bad it’s good” movie fans, even when the rules of its sci-fi premise make absolutely no sense. We break down the most memorable chaos: the Little League vending machine attack, the Dixie Boy truck stop siege, the green goblin semi that somehow “sneaks” up on people, and the action-movie logic of reloadable rockets and an M60 situation that raises more questions than it answers. Along the way, we talk behind-the-scenes production stories and the real injuries that gave this movie an infamous reputation beyond the screen. Then we get to the wild finish and cap it off with Mitch’s punishment detour into the creature-feature ‘Alligator’ as we ramp up for Halloween picks. Subscribe for more movie, TV, and game conversations, share this with a friend who loves bad movies, and leave a review. What’s the one “trash classic” you’ll defend forever? Support the show
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October 5 · 1 hr 6 min
Blood Of The Dawnwalker and Plague Tales: The Episode of 14th Century Disease
Send us Fan Mail Halo might be changing hands again, AI is creeping deeper into game production, and somehow we still end up arguing about vampires. We start by breaking down Blood of the Dawnwalker, an open world RPG that leans hard into consequence and time pressure. The premise grabbed us: a 14th century valley under a vampire’s rule, a recurring blood tax, and a hero who fights like a human in daylight but turns into a monster at night. That day-night switch completely changes how you approach combat, upgrades, and even conversations. From there we zoom out into the bigger question a lot of players are asking: why do some modern games cost hundreds of millions, and can smaller studios compete? We talk about responsible AI use in game development, where it can help a team ship a real product, and where it still fails like stiff performances and uncanny visuals. Then we shift to Plague Tale: Resonance, a Game Pass-friendly story game with improved combat, stealth puzzles, and a single roaming threat that punishes sloppy movement in the dark. We wrap with Space Marine 2 impressions after new updates, plus the headline that Activision is taking over Halo and what that could mean for campaign, multiplayer progression, and live service monetization. And because it’s October, we end with vampire trivia that goes off the rails. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves games, and leave a review if you want more weekly debates like this. What would make you trust a new Halo again? Support the show
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September 28 · 1 hr
Couch Co-Op and Halo: We Finished the Fight, Not the Required Reading
Send us Fan Mail Couch co-op used to be the default, and we miss it more than we expected. We start by jumping back into Halo: The Master Chief Collection and talking about what happens when you bring a legendary multiplayer shooter into a modern family living room: 1v1 trash talk, sibling alliances, SWAT headshots, and that one moment when your kid starts getting good enough to make you sweat. It’s funny, competitive, and also a real reminder that the best games don’t just look good, they create memories. From there, we zoom out into why local multiplayer and split-screen gaming faded as online logins, separate consoles, and digital storefronts took over. We get into the joy of older-era design, the role of physical discs and “owning” a game, and why it’s harder to find the diamonds when the release calendar never stops. Then we make the mistake of doing Halo trivia and quickly discover the gap between knowing the games and knowing the expanded lore, with questions that go way past what most of us learned from playing. We keep the pop culture momentum rolling with what we’ve been watching lately, including a Guy Ritchie-style action pick, thoughts on The Grand Tour’s new direction, a bingeable reaction to Chad Powers season two, and why Ride or Die is a fun mix of spy craft and recognizable tropes. We also vent about movie and TV gun tropes that wreck immersion, then close by ranking horror icons like xenomorphs, Nemesis, Freddy, Michael Myers, Chucky, and Pennywise by who would be worst to have chasing us. If you like video games, movies, TV shows, and loud debates that feel like hanging out with friends, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show
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September 21 · 1 hr
The Fanatic: The Mullet and The Method Acting
Send us Fan Mail John Travolta in a mullet. Fred Durst behind the camera. A thriller about celebrity obsession that somehow tries to be tender, terrifying, and scary at the same time. We press play on The Fanatic and then do what we do best: pull it apart scene by scene until the choices start making even less sense. We talk through the real hook of the movie, Moose’s fixation on actor Hunter Dunbar, and why the story’s turning points feel so frustrating. Along the way, we get into the uncomfortable part: what the film seems to be saying about disability, loneliness, and fandom, and why the execution lands as mean-spirited instead of meaningful. We also dig into the behind-the-scenes stuff people always ask about, like the vibes of a messy production, the Birmingham, Alabama filming, and how a premise that could’ve worked as a psychological thriller ends up as a pileup of odd tone shifts. Then the episode veers into pure Entertain This territory: we score the movie, run a John Travolta trivia gauntlet, and spin the punishment wheel. Yes, the hot sauce comes out, and yes, it gets ugly. We wrap with what we’re watching and playing lately, including tearjerker movies that hit harder as a parent, Dawn of the Bloodwalker, and a Wolverine game debate that turns into comic lore. Subscribe for more movie reviews, TV tangents, and game talk, then share this one with a friend who loves a chaotic cult classic and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show
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September 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Chimp Crazy: Private Chimp Ownership Sounds Cute Until It Isn’t
Send us Fan Mail A cute baby chimp in a diaper is the most dangerous kind of marketing. We dig into Chimp Crazy, the Tiger King-adjacent documentary that turns “exotic pet” curiosity into a straight-up ethics alarm, as we follow Tonka’s story and the adults who keep insisting captivity is love. The more we talk through the court fights, the missing chimp mystery, and the constant rationalizations, the clearer it gets: chimpanzees are not pets, and pretending otherwise has a body count. The mess gets even more interesting when the documentary crew becomes part of the story, forcing the classic question about documentary filmmaking ethics: do you stay neutral, or do you intervene when harm is happening in front of your camera? We unpack why PETA’s legal team matters here, why we end up siding with them (yes, really), and what “best possible outcome” looks like for animals raised in captivity and unable to survive in the wild. If you care about animal welfare, conservation, or the real risks of private primate ownership, there’s a lot to wrestle with. Then we lighten the mood with our usual movies TV shows and video games lane: Mitch reviews the R-rated animated Batman Nightfall Part One, where Bane is finally both smart and terrifying, and Azrael’s arc starts to tee up bigger chaos. We also hit Scandal, the realities of toddler TV (Thomas always wins), what we’re watching next, and our hype check on Marvel, Neuromancer’s cyberpunk roots, Rings of Power, and a stack of upcoming game releases. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take: should private chimp ownership be illegal everywhere? Support the show
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September 7 · 1 hr 8 min
Clue: Communism Was A Red Herring
Send us Fan Mail A murder mystery based on a board game sounds like a cash-in, but Clue (1985) is the kind of whodunit comedy that keeps getting funnier the more you watch it. We rewatch it with fresh eyes and immediately get pulled back into the manic energy of Tim Curry’s Wadsworth, the razor-sharp ensemble timing, and the film’s weirdly perfect blend of witty dialogue and physical comedy. We dig into the real swing that made Clue legendary: the alternate endings. What “really” happened? Paramount’s attempt to explain it all ended up spoiling the experience in print. We break down why that theatrical experiment stumbled, why the VHS cut saved the movie, and how the endings (yes plural) turned a box office disappointment into a cult classic movie night staple. Along the way we hit casting and production trivia (including a major Star Wars what-if), talk costume choices, and admit where the plot holes show up when you try to map the mansion like it’s a real place. Then we pick favorite quotes, rate the film, and finish with a Clue trivia showdown that turns into its own mini mystery. If you love Clue, Knives Out-style mystery comedy, or just want a movie review podcast that nerds out over craft and jokes, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who can quote “flames on the side of my face,” and leave a review telling us which ending you consider the real one. Support the show
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August 31 · 1 hr 12 min
True Lies: Taxpayer-Funded Marriage Counseling With Nukes
Send us Fan Mail A secret agent can stop terrorists, jump rooftops, and steal a Harrier jet, but he still can’t figure out how to talk to his wife. We get into True Lies with the right amount of love and side-eye, because this movie is peak 90s action comedy: huge stunts, sharp character beats, and jokes that land harder than they probably should. We walk through the plot, call out the scenes that define it, and ask the obvious question: how did anyone believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was a “computer hardware salesman”? We also spend time on what makes the cast click. Jamie Lee Curtis gets a real arc and some iconic moments, Tom Arnold delivers chaos like it’s a sport, and Bill Paxton plays the smarmiest fake spy with total commitment. From the staged mission and interrogation gags to the bridge chase and missile payoff, we talk about why James Cameron’s direction makes the whole thing feel expensive, practical, and oddly sincere even when the logic goes off the rails. Then we pivot into everything else we can’t stop thinking about: HBO’s Monsters of God and the wild world of reptile smuggling, plus the GTA 6 leak and the bigger argument over digital games, physical discs, and what it means to actually own what you buy. If you like movie reviews, pop culture detours, and honest debates about games and media, you’ll have a lot to chew on. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review with your #1 action movie pick. Support the show
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August 25 · 1 hr 52 min
Mark Wilson Sunderland: Sweatequity Filmmaking (interview)
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August 17 · 1 hr 2 min
Spider-Man to X-Men: Is Doomsday Finally Breaking the MCU?
Send us Fan Mail Spider-Man is supposed to be the friendly neighborhood guy, so why does his newest movie feel like Marvel’s biggest piece on the chessboard? We come at this one as fans who still want the comic book itch scratched, but we also can’t ignore the pattern: the MCU keeps loading Spider-Man up with extra “important” characters and plot threads so it can steer everything toward Doomsday. We talk through what works and what doesn’t, from the fun bits with Punisher to the odd use of Hulk, and the way Peter Parker’s identity reset still leaves him painfully lonely. Then we get into the real headline: mutants. Jean Grey showing up as a major force is exciting, and it finally makes the X-Men conversation feel real inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But it also raises the awkward questions Marvel can’t dodge forever: where were mutants, and where are all the other New York heroes when a city scale disaster hits? From there we zoom out into the business and craft of superhero movies. We debate franchise fatigue, nostalgia casting, and why “fix it in post” plus nonstop CGI crunch can make these huge movies feel oddly weightless. We also react to the bigger Disney slate, including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, Star Wars updates like Ahsoka Season 2, and the constant flood of sequels, remakes, and new shows. We end with what we’re playing and what we’re excited to watch next. If you’ve been wondering whether Marvel still knows how to tell a standalone story, you’ll have opinions here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves Spider-Man, and leave a review with your take: are you still all in on the MCU, or ready for something new? Support the show
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August 10 · 1 hr 48 min
A Mortal Kombat Style Tournament For Movie Action Legends
Send us Fan Mail We tried to make a normal pop culture debate episode and accidentally built a full-on Mortal Kombat tower for action heroes. The premise is brutal and simple: we each draft a roster of action icons, throw them in a bag, and random-draw matchups while the fight locations change every round. Subway station. Jungle. Library. Missile silo. Submarine hallway. Crane platform. If you’ve ever argued “who would win” in an action movie fight, this format turns that question into a fast-moving tournament where one detail can flip everything. The twist is our limited weapon pool. Each weapon can only be used once, so every choice feels like a gamble and every “save it for later” plan eventually backfires. That’s how we end up seriously debating matchups like Jackie Chan in a library, Bruce Lee in close quarters, and the late-game collision of Jason Bourne, John Wick, Rambo, and Daniel Craig’s James Bond. We keep bumping into the real question behind every movie character battle: is the winner the best fighter, the best improviser, or the one with the most plot armor? The bracket ends with a final stretch that’s equal parts strategy and chaos, including a hallway gunfight that changes everything and a last duel that crowns a very specific kind of action hero champion. If you love action movie podcasts, tournament episodes, and heated (but fun) pop culture arguments, you’ll have plenty to agree with and plenty to challenge. Subscribe for more debates, share this with the friend who always argues the wrong winner, and leave a review with your most controversial matchup take. Support the show
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August 3 · 1 hr 1 min
We Debate Reboots And New Indie Horrors
Send us Fan Mail Reboots are risky, indie horror is thriving, and somehow we end up arguing about whether you’d survive a bear-sized pigeon. We start with a few unhinged warm-ups, then get real about the King Of The Hill revival: what still feels like Hank Hill, what changes actually work, and why voice actor swaps can instantly snap you out of the story. If you care about legacy animated sitcoms, nostalgia TV, or whether a reboot can age characters without losing its soul, we’ve got plenty to say. Then we pivot into two indie horror standouts and why smaller movies can hit harder than glossy blockbusters. We dig into Obsession, the creepy “wish” device that drives the plot, the lead’s fast switches between charm and menace, and how smart lighting lets your imagination do the scariest work. Backrooms takes us into creepypasta territory, where liminal office spaces, internet lore, and slow-building dread turn a simple idea into a full-on fandom machine. After that, it’s a grab bag of pop culture and real life: Toy Story 5 and the tension between toys and screens, dad stories from the grocery aisle, a debate over Stephen King’s The Long Walk, and a deep dive on Dungeon Crawler Carl as a litRPG audiobook phenomenon. We talk Jeff Hays’ narration, why loot-box pacing is addictive, and what a Peacock adaptation needs to get right to survive diehard fans. Wrap it all up with quick hits on Lanterns, Neuromancer on Apple TV, and the Insomniac Wolverine game’s gnarly damage tech. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves reboots or horror, and leave a review. What’s the one reboot or adaptation you think absolutely got it right? Support the show
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July 27 · 1 hr 1 min
How Glitches And Mishaps Built Entertainment Legends
Send us Fan Mail A tiny mistake can rewrite the whole entertainment timeline, and we’re obsessed with the receipts. We kick things off with trivia built around the best “happy accidents” in games, movies, and TV, where a glitch, a workaround, or a limitation doesn’t ruin the project, it defines it. Think Grand Theft Auto evolving out of chaotic police behavior, Street Fighter II turning an exploit into the official combo system, Minecraft accidentally birthing the Creeper, and Silent Hill using fog as a performance fix that becomes pure atmosphere. Then we jump to film and television chaos: production disasters, technical breakthroughs, and the weird moments that end up shaping what audiences remember. We talk about big turning points like Jurassic Park’s CGI leap, Toy Story 2’s near-catastrophe, plus the way network rules and budget constraints can force creators into smarter visual choices that become iconic. After the trivia sprint, we shift into the business side of pop culture. We debate why big theatrical releases still matter when they deliver real spectacle, how IMAX loyalty turns into engineering challenges, and why a new Spaceballs feels perfectly timed as a satire of endless franchise loops. From there we dig into MCU fatigue, Doomsday and Secret Wars-style consolidation, and why TV’s steady output often beats movie-sized storytelling for long-running universes. We wrap by zooming in on where games are headed, from GTA 6 tech and AI ambition to the backlash against live service monetization, digital-only ownership, and battle passes in single-player titles. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s the best bug or on-set mistake you’ve ever seen turn into something great? Support the show
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July 20 · 44 min
Gregory Pellerito: The Indie Filmmaker Playbook
Send us Fan Mail One night. A scavenger hunt that’s supposed to feel like freedom, until the past forces its way into the open. Filmmaker Gregory Pellerito joins us to talk about ‘Moments Of Youth’ and what it really takes to finish an independent feature film when plan meets reality. If you love indie movies, coming-of-age stories, or the nuts and bolts of movie production, you’ll get a candid look at how a film goes from page to screen without a studio safety net. Then we go deep on craft: how you shoot a story set over one night across multiple years, how he trims within scenes to protect pacing, and what happens when locations change or access disappears at the last minute. Gregory also explains his directing approach to improv, including getting a clean script take first and then letting great performers find extra laughs and texture. Listen now, then subscribe, share this with a filmmaker friend, and leave a review so more indie film fans can find the show. What’s the hardest production problem you’ve ever had to solve? Support the show
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July 13 · 56 min
Total Recall: Did Quaid Ever Actually Leave the Chair?
Send us Fan Mail Your best vacation might be the one that never happened and that’s exactly why Total Recall (1990) still hits. We sit down to relive Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi action classic and pull apart the thing that makes it so rewatchable: it’s loud, violent, funny, and weirdly smart about how easy it is to sell someone a story about themselves. We talk through the movie’s real backbone, the Philip K. Dick “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” idea, where memory implants and manufactured identity blur the line between escapism and control. Along the way, we dig into why Arnold Schwarzenegger is such a perfect fit for this specific kind of heightened reality, why the remake’s serious tone feels off, and how Verhoeven’s campy satire shows up in everything from background ads to the movie’s blunt approach to power and propaganda. Then we get practical: the pre-CGI craftsmanship, miniature sets, prosthetics, and the kind of effects work that makes Mars feel grimy and physical. We also share production trivia, talk stunts and on-set injuries, and admit the truth every fan learns sooner or later: you don’t watch Total Recall for clean storytelling, you watch it for bold choices, iconic set pieces, and the lingering question of whether Quaid ever leaves the chair. If you had to choose, would you take the comfortable memory or the uncertain truth? Subscribe for more movie breakdowns, share the episode with a friend who loves sci-fi, and leave us a review with your Total Recall rating. Support the show
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July 6 · 53 min
Terminator 2 Judgement Day: Come With Us If You Want to Pod
Send us Fan Mail Hasta la vista, bad sequels. Welcome back to Entertain This!, where we’re dissecting Terminator 2: Judgment Day the rare sci-fi blockbuster that gets smarter the more things explode. We’re planting our flag early: as far as we’re concerned, the franchise ended right here. We’re breaking down James Cameron’s airtight direction, Linda Hamilton’s terrifying intensity, and why Robert Patrick’s unblinking T-1000 remains the absolute gold standard for movie villains. We also tackle the heavy hitters: - Does Arnold’s "no killing" rule actually hold up when he's shooting out kneecaps? - Can we politely ignore the time travel plot holes? - And why do modern franchises insist on over-explaining perfectly good lore? Stick around after the rating for Mitch’s rapid-fire news blitz, dropping quick updates on Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, a Code Veronica remake, and Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2. Share this episode with your one friend who still does a terrible Arnold impression. I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your 5-Star Review! Support the show
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June 29 · 55 min
Twins: Double the Trouble, Half the DNA
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Entertain This!, we’re diving back into the 1988 high-concept comedy that defined the "unlikely pair" trope for a generation: Twins. We break down the absolute genius of casting the world’s most muscular action star alongside the king of chaotic comedy—and why, against all laws of nature (and logic), it works perfectly. From the questionable science behind the "perfect human" experiment to the surprisingly wholesome brotherhood that emerges between Julius and Vincent, we’re dissecting it all. Grab your favorite neon windbreaker and join us as we celebrate the most mismatched brothers in Hollywood history. What other 80s odd-couple pairing deserves an episode breakdown? Support the show
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June 22 · 57 min
Kindergarten Cop: It’s Not a Tumor!
Send us Fan Mail "Who is your daddy, and what does he do?" Grab your juice boxes and secure your nap mats, because this week on Entertain This!, Mitch and Tom are going undercover. That’s right—we’re strapping on our holsters and heading into the high-stakes, high-caffeine world of 1990’s Kindergarten Cop. Join us as we analyze Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pivot from unstoppable cyborg assassin to... a man trying to manage a room full of toddlers. Does Arnie have the range, or are the kids actually the ones pulling the strings? We’re breaking down the film’s iconic quips, the jarring tonal whiplash between "gritty drug bust" and "finger painting," and why this movie remains an essential artifact of 90s cinema madness. Whether you have fond memories of this childhood staple or you’re watching it for the first time with cynical adult eyes, this episode is a mandatory field trip. Tune in, settle down, and try to keep your hands to yourselves while you listen. And remember: You’re not a patient boy! New episodes drop every Monday. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe—or we'll tell the principal. Support the show
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June 15 · 57 min
Ballroom Blitz with Breton Tyner-Bryan (Interview)
Send us Fan Mail Competitive ballroom dance just got a whole lot more intense. This week on Entertain This!, we’re hanging out with award-winning creator Breton Tyner-Bryan to dissect her brilliant new feature film, Rhythm or Smooth. Breton gives us the inside scoop on directing, editing, and acting in her own feature debut, which tracks a rising dancer (Kiree Brooks) partnered with a prodigy champion who is secretly moonlighting as an escort to support his family. We talk about the intersections of ambition and class, the grueling choreography, and why this visually stunning drama needs to be next on your watchlist. Support the show
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June 8 · 1 hr 2 min
Commando: 90 Minutes of Arnold Violating the Geneva Convention
Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, action figures, because this week Tom and Mitch are strapped to the teeth with camo face paint, infinite ammunition, and absolutely zero regard for physics. We are diving headfirst into the peak 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger masterpiece: Commando. Join us as we break down the ultimate "one-man army" flick. Tom tries to calculate the exact structural integrity of Arnold carrying a massive log on his shoulder like it’s a pool noodle, while Mitch uncovers the real villain of the movie—not the dictatorial bad guys, but Bennett’s legendary, tight-fitting chainmail vest. Grab your rocket launchers and your speedos. It’s time to eat some green berets for breakfast. Support the show
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