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In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Balagan Productions film & TV producer Jonathan Weissler about: Aliens, JFK, and Fight Club. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus Jonathan Weissler discusses the state of indie film financing in the age of the streamers and how to navigate post-production deals.  Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about the state of indie film financing in the age of the streamers and how to navigate post-production deals; and the lasting impact of cinema on Jonathan Weissler’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.   [1:20] Indie film financing in the age of the streamer [7:00] What are the challenges of post-production deals and how can filmmakers navigate them to get the best outcomes? [16:00] The importance of knowing how to make film… Seems obvious, right?  3 Movies That Changed Your Life [24:13] Aliens (1986): One of the most exciting movies ever put on film [29:30] JFK (1991): Part of my filmmaking culture [35:15] Fight Club (1999): It spoke to me.    Key Take Aways:   Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.  The state of indie film financing in the age of the streamers. How to navigate a post-production deal Understand cinema’s transformative power through Aliens (1986), JFK (1991), Fight Club (1999) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast About my Guest:   Jonathan Weissler is film and TV producer at Balagan Productions https://www.balagan.biz/  Notes for the interview In reference to my comments about THE SNOWMAN production issues. Here’s the news story as reported by Indiewire - https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/the-snowman-director-explains-movie-terrible-tomas-alfredson-1201888133/  Credits:   Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In “Debone My Toilet” | Episode 247 of The Black Lincoln Collective Comedy Podcast, the crew opens inside what can only be described as a “buffet of meat,” then immediately derails into questionable freestyle rapping, attachable accessories, fake swagger, and Parker trying very hard to be the least white version of himself. Fred is introduced as “the modern age Noah, the show-er, the holy roll-er,” which is somehow both accurate and deeply unnecessary.

After some Harry Mack talk and the realization that freestyle rap is much harder when you are not Harry Mack, Fred brings the episode’s main disaster: his son’s toilet has been clogged for days. Like any responsible, budget-conscious dad, Fred starts with plunging. Then he buys a snake. Then he accepts the nightmare truth: the toilet has to come off.

This is not Fred’s first toilet excavation. The last time, he discovered someone had flushed the spring-loaded toilet paper roll holder. This time, Parker and Allan guess deodorant, toothbrushes, Legos, and basically every object except the actual answer: two rib bones. Yes, rib bones. Fred’s son was apparently eating ribs on the toilet and flushed the evidence, creating the most disgusting barbecue crime scene in podcast history.

The guys then dissect the mechanics of toilet removal, wax rings, snapped bolts, Home Depot loyalty, Lowe’s discounts, and the proper 3-2-1 method for smoked ribs. The bigger question remains: why was anyone eating ribs on the toilet? Was it secrecy? Efficiency? A meat-based bathroom ritual? No one knows, but Fred’s mother-in-law wins the segment by texting that the bones “must have hurt coming out.”

The back half pivots into death etiquette and the problem with saying “RIP” for people you do not particularly like. The crew brainstorms alternatives like “Rest in Pizza,” “Rest in Hell,” and other acronyms that should probably stay off memorial posts. They also joke through political death reactions, then shift into appreciating Sam Neill, Jurassic Park, New Zealand, Australia, Kiwis, Aussies, and whether certain countries count as “white people.”

It’s toilet repair, ribs, death, dinosaurs, and international confusion. Somehow, that is one episode.

#blcpodcast #podcastingforthepeople #funny #podcast #greenvillesc #scpodcast #yeahthatgreenville Listen at: https://americasfavoritepodcast.com  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blcpodcast/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blcpodcast/ Buy Fred and Allan Beer: https://www.patreon.com/blcworld 
 

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By 2005, Konami had made three TMNT beat-em-ups based on the 2003 animated series, which is the kind of commitment usually reserved for tax filings or long-term relationships. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare landed that November on GameCube, PS2, Xbox, and Nintendo DS as the trilogy’s closer, and Konami sent it off in style by giving it the series’ first E10+ rating, as if four years of shell-based violence had finally crossed some invisible threshold of Too Much.

The game loosely adapts the show’s third season across four “Episodes,” which means the Triceratons invade Earth, Agent Bishop kidnaps Splinter for reasons that presumably made sense to somebody in a government facility somewhere, and Shredder shows back up to remind everyone that retirement isn’t really a thing that happens to ninja warlords. Along the way you can pour experience points into skill scrolls, transform into a Dino Turtle or an Ultimate Turtle depending on the mood, and, if you clear the first Episode, unlock a modified version of the 1991 arcade classic Turtles in Time, which is Konami’s way of saying “here’s the good one, in case this one doesn’t land.”

Joining me to sort the Triceratons from the Foot Ninjas is Pierce Lydon of Spawnography, the podcast where he and George Marston work through Todd McFarlane’s entire Spawn mythology one hellish arc at a time. Pierce has already survived one trip through the Play Comics gauntlet with me on Spawn in the Demon’s Hand, so they know exactly what they signed up for this time: showing up, being extremely knowledgeable, and getting talked into yet another licensed beat-em-up nobody asked for.

So grab a ninja scroll, pick a turtle, any turtle, and let’s find out whether Mutant Nightmare sent Konami’s turtle trilogy out on a high note, or whether the Triceratons should’ve just stayed home.

Learn such things as:

• When is it appropriate to make a game without the most iconic villains?
• How much can you cram into a game when you know it’s your last one?
• What magical things can you find at your public library?
• And so much more!

You can find Spawnography on BlueSky, and Instagram, and of course those Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify places. Or you can find Pierce as a wonderful human on Instragram @lapsed.punk.

If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.

If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store.

Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.

You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads, @playcomics on YouTube, or the Play Comics website.

If you want to hear Chris talk with Karrington Martin about the lessons we learned from children’s media and how crazy it is that we’re supposed to just forget about that now that we’re adults, then Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine is probably something you should check out.

A big thanks to the first promo, as well as the second promo for the promos today.

Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who knows the difference between ooze, slime, and muck. But doesn’t want to tell us what the difference is.

Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

In Episode 28 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) sits down with Chip Snell, founder of BrickCentric, to discuss what it takes to launch a brand-new LEGO convention from the ground up. From researching established events across North America to assembling a team, finding the perfect venue, and learning from the inevitable first-year challenges, Chip shares an honest behind-the-scenes look at creating a fan-first convention.

The conversation explores the state of the LEGO convention scene, the importance of supporting local builders, and how BrickCentric is building its own identity with themed displays, hands-on workshops, speed builds, brick films, community events, and unique experiences for both exhibitors and attendees. Chip also discusses plans for future conventions, expanding programming, attracting new audiences, and creating an event that delivers exceptional value for AFOLs.

Whether you've dreamed of starting your own LEGO convention, enjoy attending fan events, or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into producing one, this episode offers fascinating insights into the passion, planning, and community that make LEGO conventions possible.

Find BrickCentric:

• Website: https://brickcentric.com • Instagram: @brickcentric • Facebook: BrickCentric

To find the best LEGO deals, check out the Bargain Bricks app.

Until next time... play well.

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with ex-Fall drummer and co-host of The Fall podcast OH! BROTHER Paul Hanley about: The Likely Lads, The Silence Of The Lambs, and Withnail And I. Discover how these films shaped his life. Plus, Paul Hanley talks about The Fall, surprising discoveries about The Fall via the Oh! Brother guests and playing in the band House Of All Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about surprising discoveries about The Fall via Oh! Brother guests, playing in the band House Of All and the lasting impact of cinema on Paul Hanley’s life.   [1:20] The Fall, surprising discoveries about The Fall via the Oh! Brother guests and playing in the band House Of All 3 Movies That Changed Your Life [19:41] The Likely Lads (1976): Improved on the sitcom [25:00] The Silence Of The Lambs (1991): Seeing your name on end credits [30:20] Withnail And I (1987): Film Paul’s watched the most   Key Take Aways:   Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.  How Paul Hanley first came across The Fall Surprising discoveries about The Fall via Oh! Brother guest Playing in the band - House Of All Understand cinema’s transformative power through The Likely Lads (1976), The Silence Of The Lambs (1991), Withnail And I (1987) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast About my Guest:   Paul Hanley co-hosts The Fall podcast Oh! Brother with his brother Stephen Hanley For the best tales from one of Britains most influential post-punk bands - The Fall, listen to OH! BROTHER https://linktr.ee/Ohbrothershow      Credits:   Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

• Opening — Mad Hype, No Intro: The episode begins with big energy and Fred immediately admitting he did not think of anything, which is technically honesty and possibly performance art.
• Early Episode — Taco Bell as a Public Health Barrier: The guys admit Taco Bell getting expensive may be the only thing keeping them safe from themselves and several bathrooms.
• Early Episode — Couples That Fart Together: Parker turns love advice into gastrointestinal policy with the idea that couples who fart together stay together.
• Dog Debate — Cooper’s Big Question: Fred asks whether Cooper the beagle should get neutered, and the show briefly becomes the world’s least qualified veterinary panel.
• Dog Debate — “African Beagle”: While trying to explain Cooper’s unique coloring, the phrase “African Beagle” appears, and the episode earns its name in the dumbest possible way.
• Dog Debate — This Dog Won’t Hunt: Cooper’s backstory reveals that he was given up because he would not hunt, making him both adorable and professionally disappointing.
• Dog Debate — The Balls Grew Back: The crew suggests Fred could pretend the dog was neutered and later claim the evidence “grew back,” which is not advice, legal or otherwise.
• Social Media Segment — Facebook Is Mostly Anger: Parker explains that Facebook has become so miserable that the bots are bad, but the real people might be worse.
• Social Media Segment — Reddit Scam Logic: The guys talk about getting scammed online and somehow decide it is acceptable if the scammer at least bought weed with the money.
• Pool Photo Horror — Tagged Against Your Will: Fred finds out he has been tagged in shirtless pool photos, proving Facebook’s greatest crime is not bots. It is friends with cameras.

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In 1986, King Features looked at its stable of unrelated newspaper strip heroes and decided the responsible thing to do was throw them all in a blender. Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician, and the Phantom. A spaceman, a stage hypnotist, and a guy who lives in a skull-shaped cave and inherited his job from his dad got drafted into a single Saturday morning cartoon called Defenders of the Earth on the apparent theory that if the Avengers could do a team-up, so could three guys who had never met before that year and shared nothing except a syndicate contract.

Then, because nothing from the ’80s was allowed to stay just a cartoon, Defenders of the Earth became a video game in 1990, courtesy of Enigma Variations, for the exact kind of home computer that made you type a magic incantation and wait: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, and, for the three people on Earth who owned one, the SAM Coupé. You play Flash, sneaking through Ming’s castle dodging security cameras, occasionally calling in Mandrake or the Phantom to open doors, because apparently that’s what magic and jungle-honed strength were for in these days.

Helping make sense of this glorious pile of licensed heroes is Ryan Estrada, who’s written comics for Star Trek, Popeye, Garfield, and, fittingly, Flash Gordon itself, having contributed to Papercutz’s newer Flash Gordon Adventures line. Ryan’s also built a reputation for tucking real hidden puzzles and messages directly into his comic pages, in plain sight, daring anyone paying close enough attention to find them. Which feels like exactly the right skillset for an episode about a security system that apparently only a few specific comic strip disciplines can defeat.

So track down a joystick you no longer own, adjust to a universe where Flash Gordon answers to a management structure that includes a professional hypnotist, and let’s find out whether the Defenders of the Earth earned their game, or whether Earth would’ve been just fine handling Ming on its own.

Learn such things as:

• Is it really a team game if you only get to play as one member?
• Why should you learn another language that uses a different alphabet?
• What are some of the special rules with making licenses comics?
• And so much more!

You can find everything you could ever want to know about Ryan on RyanEstrada.com. Let’s see if anyone can pick out my favorite part. I’ll give you a hint, it’s on the home page.

If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you’re interested in.

The next episode is going to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 Mutant Nightmare, so get your thoughts ready and over to me if you want to hear them in the show.

If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store.

Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix.

You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads, @playcomics on YouTube, or the Play Comics website.

If you want to hear Chris talk with Karrington Martin about the lessons we learned from children’s media and how crazy it is that we’re supposed to just forget about that now that we’re adults, then Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine is probably something you should check out.

A big thanks to Xandar Radio and Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba for the promos today.

Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who exclusively wears red jackets with embedded speakers so there’s always a soundtrack.

Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

You know, every week can’t be a high-octane, star studded affair! Outside of the amazing guests, random walkabouts and theme park adventures, sometimes you just need a solid “meat and potatoes” episode of CheapShow, and oh boy howdy, is this an episode of CheapShow alright! We’ve got a dash of Sauce Report (which mentions something we will follow up on in the future), there is a bit of a soft drink safari and we end with an impressive, fascinating Price of Shite… grabbed from the charity shop shelves of Hemel Hempstead. If you are up for a no thrills economy comedy podcast, then this week is JUST for you! In other news, Paul is still getting death threats, Juicy Jeremy is still living in his car and if any of this makes sense to you, then you have fallen under our spell! GOT YOU! See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-496-the-vimto-dispute GET TICKETS FOR Ep 500 LIVE Cambridge Junction (J2) August 23rd @ 4pm https://www.junction.co.uk/events/cheapshow-podcast-live/ www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com For all other information, please visit: www.thecheapshow.co.uk Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! MERCH Official CheapShow Magazine Shop: www.cheapmag.shop Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ

In Episode 27 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) is joined by Nannan Zhang, founder of Creations for Charity, the longest-running fan-organized LEGO charity. Since 2009, the organization has united builders from around the world to sell one-of-a-kind custom LEGO creations, using every dollar raised to put LEGO sets into the hands of children in need during the holiday season.

Nenad shares the incredible story of how a simple idea among a handful of builders grew into a global nonprofit with volunteers across six continents. From partnering with Beyond the Brick for annual fundraising livestreams to coordinating donations with hospitals, shelters, schools, and orphanages around the world, he explains what it takes to keep a volunteer-run organization thriving for more than 17 years.

The conversation also explores the evolution of the LEGO community, memorable MOCs that have been donated over the years, and how fans, builders, streamers, and conventions can all play a role in giving back. Whether you're a MOC builder looking to donate, a collector searching for one-of-a-kind creations, or simply someone who wants to help spread the joy of LEGO, this episode is a reminder of just how much good this community can do together.

Find Nannan Zhang:

• Creations for Charity: https://creationsforcharity.org • Instagram: @creationsforcharity • Facebook: Creations for Charity

To find the best LEGO deals, check out the Bargain Bricks app.

Until next time... play well.

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Special Effects Supervisor Alex Gunn about: Metropolis, Aliens, and Zulu. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, Alex Gunn shares three tales from the set: how he created one of the loudest explosions on film for Rambo (2008); how he convinced Tom Cruise to let him blow up a table for Valkyrie (2008); and how they pulled together that crazy farmhouse shoot out for Gangs Of London s1, ep5 (2020) Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about what a Special Effects Supervisor does and how they safely make your films positively explosive and the lasting impact of cinema on Alex Gunn’s life.   Three explosive stories from Alex Gunn’s 40+ year career: [1:20] how he created one of the loudest explosions on film for Rambo (2008) [9:30] how he convinced Tom Cruise to let him blow up a table for Valkyrie (2008)  [17:30] how they pulled together that crazy farmhouse shoot out for Gangs Of London s1, ep5 (2020) 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life Metropolis (1992): Uses every type of SFX [27:40] Alex Gunn says Metropolis employs every type of special effects there is and every type of optical gag, miniatures, mechanical rigs, huge engineering processes for the flooding sequence and the robot transformation. Even today SFX experts are still not sure how they did it. Aliens (1992): No CGI [32:40] Alex Gunn says Aliens is a CGI free zone, Made 40 years ago, never bettered and at no point, was someone at a laptop needed to improve it. Zulu (1997): Passion project   [38:40] According to his autobiography, Zulu was a passion project for director Si Enfield and leading man Stan Baker. 60+ years on and it still stands up to scrutiny. It visceral and it’s gutsy. Key Take Aways:   Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.  The art of loud explosions on film - Rambo (2008) Why Bryan Singer and Tom Cruise to let Alex Gunn blow up a table on Valkyrie (2008) How thinking in bullet time helped Alex Gunn pull together that crazy farmhouse shoot out for Gangs Of London s1, ep5 (2020). Learn what a Special Effects Supervisor does and how they collaborate with the rest of the cast and crew to make your films explosive (and safe). Understand cinema’s transformative power through Metropolis (1927), Aliens (1986), Zulu (1964) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast About my Guest:   Alex Gunn is Special Effects Supervisor with over 40 years' experience in practical, physical, pyrotechnic and miniature effects for films, television shows, pop videos and commercials. He has an almost unrivalled wealth of experience across the genres. From war films to food shows, historical dramas to documentaries, specialty set design and construction, gimbals and other rigs, there's pretty much nothing that I haven't catered for.  For more see https://www.arcadiasfx.com/     Credits:   Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices