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Bald Move is giving the limited series Dark Matter complete coverage. Jim is a fan of Blake Crouch’s sci-fi novels and both guys are keen to give this AppleTV+ adaptation a watch. Listen in for coverage plans, news on the adaptation, and where to subscribe! Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com. Bald Move Pulp Spotify Bald Move Pulp Apple P…
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Shogun is over, but the excitement continues. Tune in to hear Jim and A.Ron’s plans for further coverage on the world of Shogun. Did you write in feedback? Listen in as Jim and A.Ron discuss your questions and comments on this season of excellent television. Send your feedback on the original series to shogun@baldmove.com. Bald Move Prestige Apple …
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If Chinatown (1974) were a funny movie, it would be Who Framed Roger Rabbit directed by Robert Zemeckis. Jim and A.Ron chat about the physics of Toontown, Bob Hoskins’ no holds barred performance, and Jim’s level of attraction to Jessica Rabbit. It’s a wild ride through toon humor, governmental corruption, and scenes to traumatize the kids. Yay! Jo…
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HOTD Rewatch: The Second of His Name
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Steve and Anthony cover the third episode of HOTD season one. Then Anthony talks with High Valyrian creator, David Peterson. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple PodcastsBởi TV Firehose
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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD - S01E02 - Book vs. Show!
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If you’ve been watching Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, you’ve heard the name Ryan Condal. Condal’s direction of the show greatly expands on just a few pages of the book to make the second episode of HOTD. The adaptation greatly develops the characters of Prince Daemon and Criston Cole. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 36…
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Shogun - S01E10 - A Dream of a Dream
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How do you feel when you wake from a dream? Excited? Confused? Angry? It probably depends on the dream and your interpretation of it. As you might expect, this particular dream of a finale is likely to be divisive. Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review o…
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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! - S03E04 - Full House (1987) - S04E08 - "Shape Up”
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Ah, Full House, that wholesome mainstay of TGIF television where an x-rated comic, a male model, and the guy who turns out is dating one teenage Alanis Morrisette, raise two adorable girls and a toddler terrorist. Today the Tanners are in trouble. DJ is trying to fit into a bikini in time for her friend’s birthday party just weeks away, and she’s k…
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The Raid 2, directed by Gareth Evans, is a stomach-churning follow up to The Raid: Redemption (2011). Jim and A.Ron chat about their relationship with this franchise and their impressions on this sequel. It features Indonesian martial arts, a great cast, and every single action trope. Viewers are warned that the violence in this film is brutal. Tha…
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Steve and Anthony discuss the ethics of political marriage in episode 102 of House of the Dragon (The Rogue Prince). Then Dr. Iain MacInnis answers a listener question about extra-marital affairs in medieval politics. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums …
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Jim & A.Ron on HOTD - S01E01 - Book vs. Show!
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This is not a drill. A.Ron convinced Jim to read a fantasy novel. GASP! The guys are getting back into the spirit of House of the Dragon by reading Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin. Listen and read along as the book is held up to the show. There will be no spoilers for anything that hasn’t happened in season one of House of the Dragon. This epi…
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It’s a slick episode of Shogun. Mariko, played by Anna Sawai, has been a stand out character since the pilot. In this episode she unleashes her full power and charges full steam ahead into battle. Yabushige is just as psychotic and humorous as before. Would he make a last minute “conversion” to save his own skin? It might be the laugh Jim and A.Ron…
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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! - S03E03 - Saved by the Bell (1989) - S02E09 - “Jessie’s Song”
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Coke? Don’t make me laugh? Meth? Kid’s stuff. Alcohol? Mother’s milk. The real threat to teenagers way back in the 1900’s was the demon caffeine. It even brought down squeeky clean, driven, intelligent young women with bright future prospects. Take Jessie here. One bad Geometry exam and she’s hitting that bottle harder than Frank Thomas. Gather you…
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
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Director Guy Ritchie brings his style to the classic myth in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017). With the great cast and fun design, why did it get 30% on Rotten Tomatoes? Jim and A.Ron are here to hash that out. It has bigger elephants than Lord of the Rings, but the story is all over the place. Is this movie made of the stuff of legend?…
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HOTD Rewatch: The Heirs of the Dragon
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Steve and Anthony review the first episode of HOTD season 1. Anthony talks with Dr. Natalie Goodison about medieval birthing and Dr. Iain MacInnis about how medieval folk dealt with dead bodies.Bởi TV Firehose
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Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) 20th Anniversary
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Following their coverage of Kill Bill: Volume 1, Jim and A.Ron are back to cover Kill Bill: Volume 2 to complete the set. It’s an ultra-violent, ultra-visceral, ultra-Tarantino movie. Between the feet, blood, and swords, Jim and A.Ron try to dissect the enigma of this movie. Even seasoned action lovers should bring a barf bag.…
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House of the Dragon - Jim, A.Ron, and Anthony's Season 2 Plans
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Jim, A.Ron, and Anthony discuss their plans for covering season 2 of House of the Dragon.Bởi TV Firehose
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Electric Bookaloo: Jon VII (Clash)
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Hazel Grian and Pádraig MacCarron discuss Jon's relationship to Ygritte and his first magical encounter with a weirwood tree.Bởi TV Firehose
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Shogun - S01E08 - The Abyss of Life
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In this episode of Shogun, Jim and A.Ron clock the character changes. Toranaga is at the beginning of something great. Yabushige is ranking deaths. Mariko has a wicked kill. Blackthorne beats up his fellow sailors. There is change on the horizon for this world.Bởi TV Firehose
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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! - S03E02 - Family Ties (1984) - S02E014 - “Say Uncle”
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We’re continuing our nostalgic look back at the Very Special episodes of yesteryear with a look into how the Keatons handle an alcoholic Tom Hanks on “Family Ties”. Uncle Ned is struggling, but Hanks being Hanks still draws plenty of increasingly inappropriate laughter from the audience. Can his family win him over with some tough love? If you’re n…
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Maester Class: Music and Literacy in Warfare
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Dr. Kelly DeVries explains the various ways that battle strategy was learned and communicated. Did medieval warlords use music on the battlefield?Bởi TV Firehose
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Dev Patel stars and makes his directorial debut this year with Monkey Man. This is a stylish movie from the costume design, to the music, to the fights. Jim and A.Ron were fully engrossed in the desperate violence and action that is woven through the story. If you’re a fan of slick action, this is the next movie for you to check out.…
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Shogun - S01E07 - A Stick of Time
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Shogun just can’t miss. This episode recontextualizes some of the death-oriented attitudes of previous episodes. Jim and A.Ron, self-described aging prostitutes, are tackling this episode with all the fervor of someone preparing for battle. With ice cold lines, tragic backstories, and surprises bursting through the wall, this episode will have you …
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Sansa faces the looming prospect of a wedding to Joffrey which is further complicated by her newly discovered puberty. Elysia from Wool-Shift-Dust joins to talk about this alongside important thematic elements from Cersei and the Hound.Bởi TV Firehose
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Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! - S03E01 - Boy Meets World (1993) - S04E021 - “Cult Fiction”
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We’re taking a bit of a detour through our nostalgic trip back through the action shows of yesteryear, with a Very Special Season of Feeny. That’s right, we’re checking out the cheesy, cringy, gather the family around to watch a 23 minute attempt to tackle serious societal issues. And first up, BOY MEETS WORLD takes on the wackadoo world of cults. …
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The Ones Who Live - S01E06 - The Last Time
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It’s the last ride of Rick and Michonne (maybe) and it’s streets ahead of the previous episode. Jim and A.Ron feel like they’ve seen this plot before…oh yeah, The Walking Dead is recycling their scripts again. The finale is a clip show of past foul deeds. Petition for Jim and A.Ron to do some rewrites.…
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Prof. Philip Haberkern explains the trickiest of divine figures.Bởi TV Firehose
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The Matrix (1999) - 25th Anniversary Rerelease
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Why is The Matrix a big deal? Find out in this rerelease in honor of the movie’s 25th anniversary. Thanks to Jefferson Betmarik for making us pull 1999's The Matrix off our shelves and talk about it. This movie was directed by the Wachowski siblings, and stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss among others. Jim and I have watch…
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Shogun - S01E06 - Ladies of the Willow World
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In this episode of Shogun, we get a deeper look into the characters of Lady Ochiba and Mariko. Thought you’d have a chance to catch your breath, not a chance! The Iron Fist unleashes, Mariko and Blackthorne’s relationship deepens, and Toranaga’s hearts are still hidden.Bởi TV Firehose
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There’s a release date for season 2 of House of the Dragon! Cancel your summer plans, the Blacks and the Greens are going to battle it out. It’s the return of the HOTD Bald Move coverage that you love: Instant Talks for Club Members, commentary on a scene by scene breakdown for everyone, and YOUR feedback read and discussed by Jim and A.Ron. Keep i…
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The introduction to Ygritte! Phil Haberkern returns to talk about Jon's meet-cute. Then S. Dorsey Armstrong answers a question about Jon and King Arthur.Bởi TV Firehose
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The Ones Who Live - S01E05 - Become
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The zombie apocalypse is a lot nicer when you have noodles and drinks. Jim hated this episode of The Ones Who Live, A.Ron found a few things to like. Jadis gets her moment in the spotlight (ew). There’s a new zombie type. George Lucas must have written the dialogue. Next week is the series finale!Bởi TV Firehose
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Anthony uses cartoons and Jewish mysticism to explain Theon's fate.Bởi TV Firehose
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Electric Bookaloo: Black and Green Trailers
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Anthony and Ray talk about both HOTD trailers (black and green).Bởi TV Firehose
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This episode of Shogun begins with the carnage of the previous episode. A.Ron and Jim bring the show coverage you crave. When the meat cart is full, someone is going to pay. Mariko’s family name is revealed. Blackthorne is given a chance to leave…maybe.Bởi TV Firehose
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Is Theon tragic or an asshole? What can Machiavelli teach us about Theon's dilemma? Stephanie Barbé Hammer returns to discuss. Check out her newest novel!Bởi TV Firehose
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Love Lies Bleeding (2024) is a body-building, sapphic romance with unexpected turns. Katy O’Brian is on track to become a 3C Badass. From director Rose Glass (Saint Maud) comes a darkly funny and action-packed movie that transforms as the characters do. It’s bad haircuts all around, but it’s the 80s, what do you expect? Blink if you’re ok, Kristen.…
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The Ones Who Live - S01E04 - What We
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On this episode of The Ones Who Live, silly action is balanced out by the stunning performances. Danai Gurira not only plays Michonne, she also wrote the script. A.Ron appreciates the emotional levels of this episode, Jim says “beep, boop”. Will Rick come back to his family? Doubtful since Judith was never mentioned.…
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Lt. Col. ML Cavanaugh answers a listener's question about siege warfare.Bởi TV Firehose
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Shogun - S01E04 - The Eightfold Fence
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Jim and A.Ron are here to entertain and analyze the latest episode of Shogun. Is Toranaga about to be undermined by his own family? Speaking of family, Mariko’s family mystery probably means she has power behind her. Blackthorne is enough of a polyglot to piss people off. Do you know the origin of the term “loose cannon”?…
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Profs Phil Haberkern and Kelly DeVries join to discuss Tyrion's siege preparations. Check out Kelly's book which has become a textbook in many classes on the topic of medieval warfare. See also his reader.Bởi TV Firehose
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Rick and Michonne are in love and they need to hide it better. Surely Jadis knows her haircut is stupid. Jim and A.Ron have some strong opinions on fries vs. onion rings…and on The Ones Who Live, of course! (Stay focused, guys.) Listen in on that latest TOWL talk and Jim’s 500 year plan to take over podcasting.…
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Maester Class: Does Dany have Three Parents?
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Dr. Pádraig MacCarron explores a curious title given to Daenerys in the House of the Undying Ones: "Daughter of Three."Bởi TV Firehose
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The Baldies 2023 - Deliberations 1 - Category Nominees
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The Awards Ceremony MUST be watched first, all deliberations are optional. The deliberations are there for if you desire the excruciating details.Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details a…
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The Baldies 2023 - Deliberations 2 - Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor
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The Awards Ceremony MUST be watched first, all deliberations are optional. The deliberations are there for if you desire the excruciating details. Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details …
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The Baldies 2023 - Deliberations 3 - Best Commission Podcast, Best First Run Bald Movie
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The Awards Ceremony MUST be watched first, all deliberations are optional. The deliberations are there for if you desire the excruciating details. Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details …
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The Baldies 2023 - Deliberations 4 - Biggest Badass, Best Lead Actor
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Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details and record audio and video of all the debates Jim and A.Ron have had to arrive at the final winners.…
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The Baldies 2023 - Deliberations 5 - Best TV Comedy, Best Debut Pilot, Biggest Miss, Biggest Surprise
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The Awards Ceremony MUST be watched first, all deliberations are optional. The deliberations are there for if you desire the excruciating details. Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details …
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The Baldies 2023 - Deliberations 6 - Best Supporting Actor, Biggest Disappointment
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The Awards Ceremony MUST be watched first, all deliberations are optional. The deliberations are there for if you desire the excruciating details. Unlike many other, actual awards shows that are taken seriously by the industry, we're not content to merely rip open some envelopes and throw some confetti and that's that. Oh, no. We sweat the details …
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This episode of Shogun has it all; assassination attempts, female warriors, and a random rifle shot. As the body count climbs, the desperation for power grows. A.Ron, master of sail, and Jim, master of nothing at all, are here to break down the surprising elements that are true to history.Bởi TV Firehose
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Melanie, Ken, and Ray bombard Anthony with fan theories until he has a nervous breakdown and considers retiring the podcast for good. Mathematician Dr. MacCarron helps Anthony reassemble himself and recover his love for the fandom.Bởi TV Firehose
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