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To recap: The dictionary says there are two types of dystopian society, i.e. one in which there is great suffering or injustice:

1) Totalitarian - With a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

2) Apocalyptic - In which an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale has taken place.

If you thought last week’s episode was bleak, brace yourself for something truly, downright awful this week.

And thus draws to a shuddering close, the somewhat chaotic year 2022. Looking out on the new year to come, to quote John & Yoko: “Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear.”
 
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The dictionary says there are two types of dystopian society, i.e. one in which there is great suffering or injustice:

1) Totalitarian - With a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

2) Apocalyptic - In which an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale has taken place.

The jury’s out on which we’d prefer to live in, but suffice it to say that both types enflame the imaginations of film-makers on a regular basis. And so, in this penultimate episode of 2022, we crack open a tall, frosty can of utter despair, abject misery, and really bad vibes as we haul ass up the mighty River Dystopia without so much as a used Canadian Tire paddle and what remains of our wits to guide us. (Sorry, got carried away there.)

BONUS: Dave reaches out to results-driven folks everywhere by sharing his suggestion for a New Year's resolution going forward. Don't push back, double down, or hop on a call until you've tried it.

All that gifting aside, we wish our listeners none of the above, but rather oodles of peace, love, health, and harmony this holiday season. Part Two'll be a-waitin' on the other side…
 
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We put Dr. Fauci on trial for lying to congress in light of the NIH letter admitting they funded gain of function research at the Wuhan Lab since nobody else will.

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We discuss the unexpected reaction to Flat Earth Dave's episode, and the shitstorm it created. We also discuss the Facebook collapse and "whistleblower". Fauci's at it again, and Merrick Garland mobilizes the FBI to enforce critical race theory in schools.

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Lisa sez: "Cut the cord peoples!"

Brian sez: "Don't forget your animated options"

Dean sez: "Whats a Hulu?" 

Your intrepid reporters from the global resources of the vast Killer Casting Network (KCN) deep dive what is currently keeping them, up way too late, bed-less, bingeing and burning bits & bytes ("But honey ... just one more episode .... PUHlease ?")

Lisa gives a big plug for Reservation Dogs (well she WOULD wouldn't she, coz she was part of the casting team for the pilot !) But hey ... charity starts at home, right ? Also you can hear her thoughts on; The Handmaids Tale, a crazy Nicole Kidman in Nine Perfect Strangers , Y The Last Man, Patton Oswalt in Marvel's animated 'Modok'. But wait ! #notdoneyet ... she also gives shoutouts to 'The Great' with Elle Fanning and Nic Hoult, Alex Garland's 'Devs', The TV re-boot of Nic Hornsby's 'High Fidelity' starring Zoe Kravitz, the sexy/sad Brit offering of Normal People' and the adapted-from-the-podcast 'American Crime Story: Impeachment' covering the Clinton/Lewinsky saga.

Brian has been on an animated tear (That's 'tear' ... not 'tear') so he sketches out why you should watch Solar Opposites from Justin Roiland the creator of Rick and Morty and lays out the result of the love child between Kiwi geniuses Jermaine Clement and Taika Waititi .. that would be the vampire mockumentary comedy 'What We Do in the Shadows'

Dean (with no Hulu in Australia) raids his tagged items in the Aussie-based Stan Disney+ and  Binge platforms to come up with the gripping British crime drama 'Vigil'. He also likes The White Lotus and is rewatching the classic Working Dog Productions' razor sharp satire 'Utopia' (which is scarily accurate to his corporate day job)

Dea) WAS going to search up all of the trailers for these shows, to save YOU the trouble, but has decided he cant be arsed and you can do it yourselves. So on that note ... we'll see you on the socials!

We discuss a fake news story in Rolling Stone Magazine, and call hospitals in Oklahoma ourselves to confirm. The latest Covid  "Mu" Variant,  New information of Fauci's gain of function involvement has him in hot water again, and Gavin Newsome's Recall.

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Scagz & Shayne Doomed Review what is a very Doomed World of The Handmaid's Tale- Season 4 on Hulu.

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We are joined by Shayne to discuss Doctor Fauci's most interesting emails from the 3000 page dump. We also discuss cancel culture, The Handmaiden's Tale, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Game of Throne's ending.

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Today we have a really special conversation with an actress who has defied what we’re often told is possible in a Hollywood career. She started on stage with the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, but didn’t make it to Los Angeles till she was nearly 40. She is an example of what can happen when an artist decides to be the exception, embrace fear, and relinquish over-thinking.

We also get to chat about failure, how it is a vital part of success as an actor, and how she’s been able to take professional and personal challenges, and turn them into opportunities to tell stories with some of Hollywood’s most innovative artists.

She’s developed an incredible body of work that includes working with the Cohen Brothers, booking NINE (count them!) NINE guest stars in one year, and most notably her role on Amazon’s Transparent.

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The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries.

Visual Impact present their best of season one. With guests including Stuart Biddlecombe (The Handmaid’s Tale), Baz Idoine (Star Wars: The Mandalorian), Stephan Pehrsson BSC (Black Mirror), Kate Reid BSC (Hanna), Sashi Kissoon ( STALLED), Milos Moore (Patrick Melrose), Piotr Szkopiak and Edward Ames GBCT (The Last Witness) plus special effects guru Mark Turner.

Wegen der besten Sendung der Welt ”The Handmaids Tale" kommen wir heute auf Toxic Masculinity. Als Mann wirst du gemessen an deinem Auto, Liebhaberinnen, Geld, Job, und deiner Schwanzgrösse. Aber wie Mann es macht, manchen sie es falsch. Zu männlich zu weiblich… ja wie ist es denn genehm? Und weinen geht schon einmal gar nicht! Wir sprechen mit unserem SuperMANN Cale über das Thema und laden uns dazu weitere spannende Charaktere in unsere frivolen Runde: Cis-Männer, dumme Frauen, Heulsusen, Chauvinisten, Geschlechtsfluide, Emanzen, Machos, Egomane, Pussys, Schwuchtel, Mädchen und Indianer, die keinen Schmerz kennen und natürlich Er, der immer wieder Schneewittchen retten muss.

The Visual Impact Podcast is produced by Visual Impact and hosted by Rob Newton. In each episode we invite cinematographers and creative professionals to talk about their contribution to the art of filmmaking in the Film and TV industries.

Award winning Cinematographer Stuart Biddlecombe discusses his work on the Emmy award winning US drama The Handmaid's Tale 3.

Discover the craft behind the pictures as we explore the latest Film and TV productions on the new Visual Impact podcast.  Listen to conversations with cinematographers, directors and creative professionals as they discuss their contribution to the art of filmmaking.

The “stay positive and keep it simple” approach Ann Dowd has toward her work is truly inspiring. A go-to character-actor-extraordinaire for 30 years, she has now received wide acclaim (and an Emmy) for her portrayal of the terrifyingly devout Aunt Lydia in “The Handmaid’s Tale.” And her pitch perfect performance in Craig Zobel’s “Compliance” is, in my opinion, a tour de force for the ages. In this half hour, she talks about the nuts and bolts of playing these roles and generously lets us peek “under the hood” at the inner workings of her craft. Inspiration is guaranteed.

In honor of the Max Fun Drive- we are proud to present our Spring Pop Culture Preview! We'll share some inside info on the highly anticipated TV, Film and Music due out this Spring. And to help us out- our special guests - the hosts of  Long Distance POPcast and JoJCast also share their picks!

Spring is no longer the season to bide your time while you await the big summer blockbusters and concert tours. Some of the most innovative and surprising pieces of pop culture are about to slide into your earbuds and onto your television and movie screens and we'll tell you what cannot be missed!

Spring is also the time to support your favorite podcasts by becoming a member of Maximum Fun! We'll tell you the glory (and gifts) that await you if you decide to become a member or renew your membership.

For links and a full list of our Spring Preview recommendations visit us at: www.insidepoppodcast.com and https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/inside-pop

The time has come...we've watched countless hours of television and have narrowed them down to our top 10 favorite TV shows of the year! And to kick things up a notch- we are sharing the scenes from the exceptional shows that inspired us, made us laugh out loud, brought us to tears and made our hearts flutter. From network to cable to streaming platforms, horror to comedy to sci-fi, this year has given us unique story lines, captivating visuals and incredible characters.

We also take time to mention the TV shows we wished we checked out and the ones we regret watching.

Check out our 10 Best TV of 2017 below along with links to some of the scenes we discuss in this episode.

Visit our site at www.insidepoppodcast.com for our full lists plus links to many of the scenes we discuss.

Let us know which shows made it to the top of your list!

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In this episode of Radio Free Fandom, my guest Alastair JR Ball and I talk about the media we've been consuming recently, engage in wild and gleeful speculation about Game of Thrones' upcoming seventh season, and recommend political movies!

Time Stamps:
00:13 - 01:29   Intro
01:37 - 12:07   Media consumed
12:13 - 33:29   Game of Thrones Wild Speculations
33:35 - 45:25   Political Movie Recommendations 
45:33 - 46:42   Outro

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