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S04E12 – “Leonard Betts” feat Zoe

S04E12 – “Leonard Betts” feat Zoe

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S04E12 - "Leonard Betts" feat Zoe
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This week we’re joined by Zoe (@maurastierney) to talk our heads off about S04E12 “Leonard Betts”. The X Files gives fellow 90s show ER a run for its money with a EMT with a supernatural gift. We talk Walkmans, the writer’s ideas about what cancer is, and Mulder’s joke density. Also, this Monster of the Week episode leaves us with a little surprise at the end.

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Tune in next time when we watch S04E13 “Never Again” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

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How to Train Your Coward

How to Train Your Coward

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Heavy Meddle
How to Train Your Coward
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It’s the last week of Vampril and I know we’re all sad to see it go. But we have a very fun ep for you this week so cheer up! Ethan’s pal Mason Smith joins the show to talk about a typically meta episode of Be Cool Scooby-Doo. While there are plenty of tangents along the way, (including one very long one about chicken), they have a thoughtful conversation about what makes Be Cool Scooby-Doo work and why you should give it a chance.

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Podtor Whocast S3 Trailer – Coming May 9th

Podtor Whocast S3 Trailer – Coming May 9th

Podtor Whocast
Podtor Whocast
Podtor Whocast S3 Trailer - Coming May 9th
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Catch Michel, David, and a whole host of special guests as they delve into the third season of Doctor Who! Episode One lands May 9th.

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Best Villain 1999: To Untie a Tie

Best Villain 1999: To Untie a Tie

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Pass the Golden Popcorn
Best Villain 1999: To Untie a Tie
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Kenny and Ben face an unprecedented situation as they dive into the only tie result in MTV Movie Awards History! Audiences couldn’t decide between Matt Dillon in There’s Something About Mary and Stephen Dorff in Blade but our intrepid hosts try to as they weight them against the villains of Bride of Chucky, Lethal Weapon 4, and Jawbreaker. Who will come up on top? The boys talk it out while also discussing jokes that drag on too long, how Morbius almost appeared in Blade, disappointing revivals of beloved franchises, how Mel Gibson should absolutely not direct a 5th Lethal Weapon, the pronounciation of the word progenitor and much more! The podcast is taking a week break after this so we made sure this episode was packed with good stuff to tide you over.

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S04E12 – “Paper Hearts” feat Meagan

S04E12 – “Paper Hearts” feat Meagan

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We returned to talk to our friend Meagan about S04E10 “Paper Hearts”! We discuss the procedural heavy Vince Gilligan penned episode that makes us question that the main driving force of the show–that Samantha Mulder was abducted–was instead a non-extraterrestrial kidnapping. Mulder spirals as Scully tries to keep him together and Skinner mostly yells at both of them.
Check out Meagan’s podcast at https://derpsanddragons.buzzsprout.com/
Tune in next time when we watch S04E12 “Leonard Betts” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

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Vampire Bats and Scaredy Cats

Vampire Bats and Scaredy Cats

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Heavy Meddle
Vampire Bats and Scaredy Cats
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The last time that Daniel Foster was on Heavy Meddle, there were riots in the streets. People begged that he never return to the show. Ethan didn’t listen. On this blockbuster episode of Heavy Meddle, Vampril continues as Daniel returns, bringing with him another returning guest, Cullen Atchley of the Cannes I Kick It podcast and Bevy of Bevies. Which guest discovered a newfound appreciation for Scooby-Doo and which one came away with a surprising hatred of the show? Will Daniel continue his perfect Jinkies or Stinkies streak? Who will be the first to cancel themself live on the show? The only way to get the answer to any of these questions is to listen to this week’s episode!

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Best Villain 1998: I Too Might Steal a Baby in That Situation

Best Villain 1998: I Too Might Steal a Baby in That Situation

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Pass the Golden Popcorn
Best Villain 1998: I Too Might Steal a Baby in That Situation
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Things get groovy for Kenny and Ben as they tackle Best Villain 1998. Mike Meyers gets his first of two wins and three nominations for his turn as Dr. Evil in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery but is he better than the villains of Face/Off, Air Force One, The Devil’s Advocate and Titanic? Our intrepid duo get to the bottom of it while also talking about the progression of Austin Powers films, maximalism, if there’s such a thing as too much slo-mo, the perfection of the line “get off my plane,” the extent to which a lawyer would get in trouble for abruply dropping a client, and more. Then they get into a lengthy argument about if Billy Zane’s Titanic character is really that much of a villain which alone is worth the price of admission for this one. You won’t want to miss it, baby!

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A Close Encounter with a Strange Kind/A Fit Night Out for Bats/The Chinese Food Factory

A Close Encounter with a Strange Kind/A Fit Night Out for Bats/The Chinese Food Factory

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Heavy Meddle
A Close Encounter with a Strange Kind/A Fit Night Out for Bats/The Chinese Food Factory
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Vampril is trucking along this week as we discuss three Scrappy-Doo shorts that vary both in quality and relevance to the theme! Christina of the Got The Runs podcast and Bevy of Bevvies returns to discuss, aliens, vampires, and chinese food factories? Together she and Ethan talk about Sylvester the Cat, toothpaste commercials, and how to make doughnuts.

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Best Villain 1997: A Time to Fear, A Time to Play Ball w/ Jesse Catherine Webber

Best Villain 1997: A Time to Fear, A Time to Play Ball w/ Jesse Catherine Webber

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Best Villain 1997: A Time to Fear, A Time to Play Ball w/ Jesse Catherine Webber
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Kenny and Ben are rejoined by their friend Jesse in our longest episode to date! Jim Carrey wins again for his turn in The Cable Guy but how does he stack up to the villains of The Fan, Primal Fear, A Time to Kill and Fear? And what happens when the guest dislikes or hates every single movie covered this week? Our trio figures it out while also talking about Medieval Times, how Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow met, the 1994 Baseball Strike, Edward Norton’s debut film, reading To Kill a Mockingbird in High School, bizarre movie pacing, and so much more. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!

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S04E08/09 – “Tunguska” and “Terma”

S04E08/09 – “Tunguska” and “Terma”

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Here we are, once again, to talk the mythology with S04E8/9 “Tunguska” and “Terma”. Mulder travels around the country to flirt with every one of the mytharc regulars he can find as Scully tries to find out what’s in this ROCK FROM MARS! We see some beloved faces (Pendrell) and some ones we love to hate (Krycek) as the conspiracy goes global.
Tune in next time when we watch S04E10 “Paper Hearts” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

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