The Hobbit (1977) with Eric from Soundtracker Podcast
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Sign up for the patreon at This week on the show Eric joins Francis once again to talk about the Rankin/Bass version of The Hobbit from 1977. The incredible music, animation, and giant dwarf noses, all shown in under 90 minutes. Get more from Eric, including many episodes with Francis at Follow Eric for more movie insights Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates See our favorite books and explore some of the...
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Twin Peaks: Season 2 premier -Preview-
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This is a preview episode. To get the whole episode sign up at or buy the whole collection and get access to every Twin Peaks episode Jack and Francis are back for Season 2 of Twin Peaks. Who is the giant dream man? How many more people are going to die in this hospital? Does Jack still have his Log Lady costume? None of these questions are answered, but speculation abounds. Join Jack, a die hard Twin Peaks fan and Francis, a guy who has only experienced Twin Peaks through online memes as we dissect the show episode by episode Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our...
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DadChat: Not now sweetie, daddy's on Zillow
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This week Francis and Jack talk about their various travels through Wisconsin, Ohio, and a little hole-in-the-wall town called New York City. Sign up today to get more episodes just like this, and join our weekly livestream - Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates See our favorite books and explore some of the authors featured on the show - BlueSky - Instagram - Facebook -
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Hallmark Christmas in July - Preview-
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This is a preview of our latest Patreon episode. Get this and more at And you thought the stores were putting out Halloween candy early. This month Francis and Beth ignore the heatwave and watch the new Christmas in July movies released on Hallmark. First up is Christmas under construction, featuring a reality show couple who fix your home and your relationship. Next is O Little Christmas Market where the talented architect and the midrange diorama builder save the Christmas market. Finally we watch Snowbound for the Holidays to save the run down ski lodge from the evil...
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1000 ways to Die with Josh Boerman
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This week Josh Boerman joins Francis for another Spike TV blast from the past as they watch the TV show 1000 ways to Die. We've got rednecks getting bit by snakes, late night electrocutions, and Germans being German Follow Josh and listen to Worst of all Possible Worlds Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates BlueSky - Instagram - Facebook -
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Twin Peaks - Season 1 finale PREVIEW
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It's the final episode of Season 1 Twin Peaks. Do we discover the killer? Will Bobby stop giving us the crazy eyes? This week we talk about TV tropes and the importance of good police work. This is a Preview episode. To listen to this and all other Twin Peaks episodes sign up Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates Instagram - Facebook -
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DadChat: Costco Fashionistas
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This week Francis and Jack take a trip to Costo to expand their wardrobe, discuss min/maxing your everyday carry, and answer questions If you like this and want more, sign up for the bonus content at where we have weekly live streams, sales, and extra episodes Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates Instagram - Facebook -
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MASHCast: A Requiem for Henry Blake -Preview-
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This is a Preview of this week's bonus episode. To get full access sign up at the $5 level here - This week Francis and Carey finish off Season three of MASH. We say goodbye to Trapper John and Henry Blake and close out this first arc of MASH and discuss the incoming personnel. We'll be taking a break in between episodes to watch the ill fated pilot episode of WALTER, the MASH Spinoff featuring Radar as a St. Louis police officer. Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates Instagram - Facebook -
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Travel Log: Underground at Meramec Caverns
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This week Miss Elizabeth joins Francis to talk about a birthday trip to one of the oldest stops on Route 66. We have been visiting this underground cavern for years and been witness to the many changes over the years, as well as the scenes that have endured. From the pendulum that doesn't work, the asbestos tiling in the largest inner chamber, and of course the many, many roadside billboards directing you to the world famous Jesse James hideout Check out the store, and sign up for our twice a month email updates Instagram - Facebook -
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Twin Peaks: The Bookhouse Boys -Preview-
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We're closing in on the end of Season 1 and I'm told it only gets weirder from here. Listen today to hear a Twin Peaks superfan (Jack) walk me through this mental trip of a show with newbie (Francis) This is a preview. You can get access to this episode on out Patreon by signing up at $5 a month, purchasing the collection, or picking up individual episodes Get access here -
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