When you’re filming a movie or a television show, when it’s the last shot of the day, the first assistant director will call out, “This is the Martini Shot!” I call these stories “Martini Shots” because they’re exactly the kinds of stories we tell — and lessons we learn — after we’ve wrapped for the day. - Rob Long theankler.com
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Join us for a wild ride through the decades as we delve into the backstage antics, misadventures, and enduring camaraderie of The Martini Shot, a local Colorado band that’s been keeping it real for over 20 years. From hilarious road trip mishaps to unexpected encounters with quirky fans, we’re spilling all the juicy details straight from the heart of our musical journey. But that’s not all! In the second half of each episode, we’ll turn up the volume and dive into the stories behind some of ...
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As a professional model and actress since 1993, Valerie Bittner has seen and learned a lot. While still actively working in TV, film, and print, she enjoys sharing what she's learned over the years consulting on marketing and helping others get into the entertainment industry. This is The Martini Shot — Valerie's podcast — where if you or someone you know is an aspiring actor or model, the advice is invaluable.
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The true crime podcast that you've been looking for! Hosts Daryn Carp and John Thrasher chat about creepy crimes and mysterious murders while Matt the Bartender mixes up martinis! From new episodes of cases you've never heard before, to cases you thought you knew really well, to interviews with the biggest and most recognizable names in true crime, Martinis & Murder has a little of everything for the ultimate true crime fan. Subscribe now!
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Welcome to Drink the Movies! We're a podcast where each week we mix up a themed cocktail and have a chat about the movie that inspired it! Plus check out our weekly Lobby Bar episodes for a bonus cocktail, and movie chat!
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Secrets and Spies is an enthralling podcast that guides listeners on an immersive journey into the hidden realm of espionage, terrorism, geopolitics, and international intrigue. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode promises riveting conversations with best-selling authors, historians, journalists, and former intelligence professionals. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights with balanced yet critical perspectives that will expand your und ...
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Music on the Rocks is a long form conversation hosted by internationally recognized hornist Chris Castellanos featuring interviews with some of the best musicians in their field talking over their favorite drinks about life, career and anything else that comes up!
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The Bright Lights of Denver is a podcast hosted by writer and journalist Ryan Streeter. The story follows Ryan as he starts working on a podcast about the rapid growth of Denver while trying to help solve a missing person’s case. The Bright Lights of Denver is a 4-part fictional podcast, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
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Mixing Drinks with friends. Just a group of long-time friends exploring ways to entertain, mix drinks and share our secrets of how we mix drinks. We take nothing serious so come join our tribe and have a drink with us. Cheers! Justina, Ryan, Eddie and Mike the Fact Checker
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Before the Ruby Slipper in the Lobby Bar! 11/18/2024
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This week we prep for Wicked, get our Santa action in with Red One, look for some Disney holiday specials, and mix up a Chambord ruby classic! Cocktail comes from Forbes! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drinkthemovies https://www.facebook.com/…
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192 - For the Boys & the Purple Heart Cocktail
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Dixie Leonard is scheduled to appear at a celebration of her former performing partner Eddie Sparks, but the story of how their relationship came to be and progressed through the years will leave us all wondering if these two can reconcile for the big night. This week we sing, dance, tell jokes, and dry shake up a delicious floral gin cocktail that…
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A TV writers room can be a cranky, hostile place. Rob Long and his colleagues spend their days arguing over which story beats to keep, whose joke is funnier, and what to order for lunch. But is it better when that chaos happens with people you’ve worked with before or strangers? An academic study gave Rob the answer. Transcript here. For more enter…
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French Figgy Martini in the Lobby Bar! 11/11/2024
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This week Michaela mixes up a Chambord and fig forward martini to get us going for the week! Plus we take a look at some Santa action in Red One, talk about Alex Cross, and get scared by Heretic. Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drinkthemovies …
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S9 Ep9: Russian mercenaries in Africa with Philip Obaji
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In this conversation, award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji discusses the increasing influence of the Russian Wagner Group in Africa, particularly in relation to military coups and economic interests. He shares insights into the motivations behind Russia's actions in the region, the impact of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death on Wagner's oper…
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When Roger Rabbit gets framed for a crime he didn't commit, it will be up to private eye Eddie Valiant to help clear his name and uncover the truth of who is behind the plan to take over Toon Town. This week we revisit a classic that re-imagined what was possible to achieve with a little Hollywood movie magic, plus we mix up a blended berry smoothi…
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The next few weeks are going to be tough, a little bit like being force-fed goat cheese if you are Rob Long. So in this current toxic political environment, or really in any uncomfortable situation forced upon you, Rob has some simple advice. Use the word ‘huh’ — the one magic word that saves you from further confrontation. Transcript here. For mor…
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Hi everyone, I hope you are well. There won't be an Espresso Martini this week. Instead, I will be joined by award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji, who discusses the increasing influence of the Russian Wagner Group in Africa. That episode will be released on Friday 8th November. Then, the following week, we will be on a podcast break,…
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Chambord French Manhattan in the Lobby Bar! 11/4/2024
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This week we get into a new ingredient for November's Lobby Bar episodes, Chambord! We mix up a new favorite classic riff, talk birthday martinis, and take a look at the movies headed our way this week! Cocktail comes from Chambord! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies…
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S9 Ep8: David Bickford, former Legal Director of MI5 & MI6 turned author
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In this conversation, David Bickford shares his fascinating journey from a unique childhood to a distinguished career in the intelligence services, specifically as a legal director for MI5 and MI6. He discusses the complexities of balancing national security with legality, the current threats posed by Russia and China, and the evolving landscape of…
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190 - A Nightmare on Elm Street & the Freddy Shot
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When a nightmarish figure begins to invade the dreams of Nancy and her friends, it's going to take all the bravery and courage she can muster to get the best of the disfigured Fred Krueger. This week we visit one of the slasher icons, and mix up a shot that pays homage to that classic sweater you see in your sleep. Join us for knife fingers, bathtu…
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The Ankler recently launched The Ladder, a hub for early career entertainment professionals, which has Rob Long wondering one thing: What are these people thinking? Gone are the days where a 24-year-old like Rob could come to L.A. and months later be staffed on a show like Cheers, or make a lot of money specializing in just story beats or jokes. To…
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The Pumpkin Spice Negroni in the Lobby Bar! 10/28/2024
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This week we close out Frangelico month with a fusion cocktail perfect for Halloween week! Plus we talk box office results, Chasing Chasing Amy, and try to get our time zones situated! Cocktail comes from Thrillist! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter…
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Welcome to Confessions of a Wedding Band! This is a podcast where we document our shenanigans both on and off-stage and discuss our originals. We hope you enjoy!The Martini Shot による
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S9 Ep7: Espresso Martini | North Korean Troops to Ukraine, Sinwar’s End, Israel Rolls Up an Iranian Spy Ring, and Conspiracies Drive Threats to FEMA
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In this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt discuss the alarming news that North Korea is sending up to 12,000 troops to bolster Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They explore the implications of North Korea gaining combat experience and modern warfare training and whether these troops are likely to be anything more than cannon fodder for Putin…
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189 - The Exorcist & Is There Someone Inside You
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When Regan gets consumed by a mysterious demon, her mother will seek out the help of doctors, detectives, and priests to rid her daughter of this evil. This week we are taking on a classic film, and the benchmark for affecting storytelling and mixing up a green cocktail to help calm our nerves. Join us for pea soup, Ouija Boards, priests, medical e…
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A normal person, when a friend tells them about their broke dad with cancer, think this is a sad story; this poor guy; how can I help? Not Rob Long. He latches on to the part of the story about the dad having to move in with his New-Age vegan daughter to be closer to the hospital, and begins to wonder could this be a pitch? Transcript here. For mor…
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This week we scare away the chill in the air with a Hazelnut Hot Toddy! Plus we elect a new Pope in Conclave, look forward to the final? Venom, and get hyped for Silo! Cocktail comes from Rabbit and Wolves! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drin…
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Chris is unwell, so he is resharing The Double Bind with Meredith Tax
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Chris is unwell so there won’t be a new episode this week. Instead, Chris is re-sharing the first-ever episode in which he is joined by the author Meredith Tax, and they discuss her book “The Double Bind”, which looks at the problematic relationship between Anglo American left and the Muslim right. Later in the podcast, they also discuss the role o…
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Miguel loves playing the guitar, but an old family tragedy has banished music from all of their lives. Then, on a fateful Dia de los Muertos, Miguel will find himself stranded in the land of the dead searching for the truth of his families history. This week we grab a guitar pick, some edible flowers, and get ready for a cry with the beautifully an…
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We perform plastic surgery on a lot of things in Hollywood — even history. Say you’ve got an amazing true story about the highest-ranking woman in the mafia, as Rob Long once did, but you don’t know how many people she killed. Why not make it lots of them? Now it’s not quite true, it’s “based on true events,” but good enough. As Rob can attest, the…
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Hazelnut Beer Nuts in the Lobby Bar! 10/14/2024
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This week we give Frangelico the beer cocktail treatment with the Beer Nuts cocktail. Plus, we tune into Terrorizer 3, wonder if Megalopolis was about anything, revisit Joker, and look forward to more scary stories! Cocktail comes from Lovetoknow.com Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.…
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S9 Ep6: Espresso Martini | Gaza After a Year of War, Iran’s Criminal Alliances, Russia’s Arctic Intrigues, and Tom Clancy’s Legacy
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In this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt discuss a new public opinion poll revealing a sharp decline in Palestinian support for Hamas after a brutal year of war in Gaza. They also explore Iran’s troubling alliances with criminal organizations to carry out assassinations in the West, and Russia’s use of a remote Norwegian town in the Arct…
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Marion has found herself committing a crime and on the run, but a strong rain storm is going to force her to pause her journey and spend a fateful night at the Bate's Motel.! This week we are revisiting the Alfred Hitchcock classic, and mixing up a variation of mother's milk to go along with it. Join us for original twists, camera tricks, sandwiche…
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Like many writers, Rob Long enjoys opining on writing more than actual writing. There’s no greater procrastination than, say, teaching a class on “maintaining focus.” Meanwhile, there are other writers at their computers, getting ideas out the door that are getting pitched first. Which may be when it’s time for procrastinators to turn to the best T…
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Smoked Hazelnut Old Fashioned in the Lobby Bar! 10/7/2024
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This week we crack open a bottle of Frangelico and mix up a delicious smokey old fashioned to kick off the new month. Plus, we talk horror movies, see how Joker did at the box office, and get onboard for some upcoming TV series! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ ht…
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S9 Ep5: Who Attacked Nord Stream? Inside the Investigation with Florian Flade
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Today’s episode brings you an in-depth look into one of the most mysterious and controversial sabotage incidents in recent history – the Nord Stream Pipeline attack. Joining both Chris and Matt is investigative journalist Florian Flade, who has been at the forefront of uncovering the truth behind the explosions that shook Europe. Florian, working w…
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S9 Ep4: Hezbollah Decapitated, Israel Invades, and Iran Attacks with Phillip Smyth
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In this special episode, Matt welcomes back Phillip Smyth just days after his last appearance to analyze another major development in the Middle East: the assassination of Hezbollah’s secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, in a targeted Israeli airstrike. Nasrallah’s death has sent shockwaves across Lebanon, Iran, and the wider network of Iran-backed…
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186 - Bram Stoker's Dracula - & the Vampire's Kiss
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When Dracula discovers his love has been reborn, he will stop at nothing to go find Mina and terrorize London along the way. This week we are taking a run at a literary classic with Francis Ford Coppola in the drivers seat, and mixing up a blood red martini riff to go with us. Join us for striking visuals, Keanu, a trip to a castle, bad decisions, …
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Indiana Smith didn’t sound quite right to Spielberg and Lucas, so they changed it to Indiana Jones — and the rest is history. You never know what’s going to work and what’s going to fail. Or why. That’s part of what makes notes, a pillar of Rob Long’s existence, so tricky. Because sometimes you should play ball with what a network wants. But other …
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This week in the Lobby Bar we wrap up Amaretto month with a vanilla treat, the Monica! Plus we see if anyone saw Megalopolis, look forward to Grotesquerie, and decide if we want to see Joker: Folie a Deux! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drink…
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S9 Ep3: Exploding Pagers and More Airstrikes: Unpacking Hezbollah’s Catastrophic Week with Phillip Smyth
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On today’s episode, Phillip Smyth, the guru for all things related to Iranian proxy groups, returns to chat with Matt about the exploding pagers and radios that maimed thousands of Hezbollah members last week and the following wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting the group’s long-range missile and drone forces. They discuss the implications for Hez…
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After Sputnik flies by, Homer has dreams of building rockets. However will his father's small-town mindset stand in his way to pursue his dreams? This week we launch for the stars, steal some railroad rails, and heat up some cider with the Rocket Boys! Join us for gin, Laura Dern, mining coal, stolen science fairs, and a chat about October Sky! Thi…
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It’s not easy being blunt in Hollywood, with a lot of time spent dancing around the truth. Is a network or studio actually interested in the pitch? How much money are they willing to pay? That’s why it’s worth remembering the fan letter an actress friend of Rob Long’s received, where the sender was less invested in her career than making sure she a…
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The Spiced Pumpkin Flip in the Lobby Bar! 9/23/2024
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This week we are busting out an egg and giving into the lure of the fall with a Spiced Pumpkin Flip! Plus, we take a look at the opening for Transformers One, and have a peek at the upcoming Megalopolis and Wild Robot. Cocktail comes from Liquor.com Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.c…
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S9 Ep2: Extra Shot Preview: The weaponisation of disgust, a peek inside a US Far-Right militia and a globally integrated ISIS
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Hello, everyone. As Chris and Matt are working on new interviews this week, we are sharing a preview of our Extra Shot episode from September 13th. On this episode we look at the weaponisation of disgust, a peek inside a US Far-Right militia and a globally integrated ISIS. Articles discussed in the show: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/h…
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We are headed back to the Deetz house for a funeral and a wedding, but when Lydia has to summon Beetlejuice, the weddings going to take a turn as we journey to the land of the dead and make our way back to the living. This week we are mixing up a spooky cocktail that pairs perfectly with the fall weather and the call of Beetlejuice! Join us for Ape…
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When a fading comedian says they want new material, that's not what they want. What they want is “new old material,” meaning fresh jokes that sound like the ones they’ve already told. Hollywood today finds itself in the same predicament: needing new shows that feel like the old ones. Because, as Rob Long points out, the comforting and the familiar …
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The Perfect & Easiest Fall Cocktail in the Lobby Bar! 9/16/2024
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This week we mix up the French Connection, a new favorite and easy fall cocktail! Plus we chat Transformers, the Emmy awards, and look forward? to The Penguin! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drinkthemovies https://www.facebook.com/drinkthemov…
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S9 Ep1: Teen Terrorism, Telegram Trouble, and Exposing the Kremlin’s American Useful Idiots | Espresso Martini
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In the Season 9 premiere of the Secrets & Spies podcast, hosts Chris Carr and Matt Fulton reveal exciting new plans for the show, including a transition to video. They dive into breaking stories, starting with the shocking failed ISIS attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna—exposing the growing threat of teenage online radicalization. The episod…
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Bart is the new sheriff in town and it's up to him with the help of the Waco Kid, to clean up the corruption and save the town. It's the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Mel Brooks comedy and we're mixing up a cocktail that pays homage to the film and having a chat about this classic western comedy. Join us for tequila, quick draws, fake towns, Holly…
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Rob Long has tried everything: Meditation, free writing, morning pages — all in an effort to be more present, to get out of reading trade headlines and reflexively wondering, But how does this benefit me? In an industry pathologically insular and insecure, it’s hard to imagine the world outside. Now with Hollywood in desperate need of a shakeup, Ro…
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The Almond Manhattan in the Lobby Bar! 9/9/2024
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This week we use our amaretto in a classic cocktail and gear up for fall! Plus, we get our spooky season kicked off with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, talk the Emmy awards, and look forward to some new releases! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drin…
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The Secret History of Area 51 with Peter Merlin (Repost)
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On today’s episode (originally aired January 20th, 2024), Matt speaks with aerospace historian Peter Merlin, whose new book, DREAMLAND: THE SECRET HISTORY OF AREA 51, is the first authoritative, scholarly history ever published on the infamous top-secret base deep in the Nevada desert. This isn’t a book about UFOs or conspiracy theories but instead…
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182 - The Shape of Water & the Swamp Fizz
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Elisa is a janitor at a research facility during the 1960's, but a chance encounter with a creature will change her idea of love, of acceptance, and of herself. Elisa is the princess that can not speak. This week we look at a fairy tale that explores the darkness and beauty of true love, and the desire to be seen. Plus we mix up a gin fizz cocktail…
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Writing is a tough, lonely profession. One of its worse qualities: the payment structure, broken up into a zillion little pieces, withheld in full until the bitter end and altogether utterly unpredictable. The whole charade can make someone like Rob Long, understandably, crazy. That’s why, when a production company asks for a tax ID number, or a re…
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This month we are cracking open a bottle of amaretto and mixing up an amazing new take on the amaretto sour! Plus, we set our expectations for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, talk the Sopranos, and look forward to The Shape of Water! Merch Shop - drinkthemovies.square.sitehttps://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovieshttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/https…
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Extra Shot Teaser: Privacy vs. national security, threats to democracy, Ukraine aid, and the state of the Royal Navy
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Chris and Matt are enjoying a late-summer break. Please enjoy this episode of Extra Shot, our bonus show for Patreon subscribers, originally aired May 11th, 2024. Secrets and Spies will return for season 9 with a new Espresso Martini on September 14th. Take our anonymous listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSRSSSP Reporting discuss…
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Eric and Shelly are in love, but an unspeakable crime will send them both to the afterlife where Eric will be given the opportunity to prove that true love never dies, as he seeks his vengeance. This week we are looking at a new spin on a favorite film of many, and looking at the changes, and seeing how The Crow can be told 30 years later. Plus we …
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Hello, everyone. We just wanted to say a huge thank you for your support during season 8. We will be starting Season 9 on the 14th of September. Before we start the new season, we wanted to hear from you about your thoughts on the podcast and if there is anything you would like us to do. Please take part in our anonymous listener survey here: https…
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