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Randy Allain
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Teacher, dad, and overthinker.
Host of Media/Lit: @media-lit.bsky.social
Writer/Podcaster @thepopbreak.bsky.social
Portfolio: http://randyallain.weebly.com/
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We are incredibly excited to bring you our table read of the original Severance pilot script: "Mister." Sign up for a good time and some all new insights into how one of our favorite shows got started! #severance #tableread #lumon

Pick up your FREE tickets at: SeveranceTableRead.eventbrite.com
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Check out our episode on Tár (2022) with @moviesanduspod.bsky.social. After you meet Jen and Sarah, check out their other work on @tvanduspod.bsky.social and as founding members of the @moviearcher.bsky.social Podcast Network! #Tár #CateBlanchett

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November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Guess what you can hear me chatting about on Nostalgium Arcanum next week!
Can you guess the topic for Monday’s podcast?
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're almost ready to record the very first episode of Podelay, A Beck Podcast for @thepopbreak.bsky.social. Please consider sharing your thoughts, whether or not you are very familiar with his work, and we'll see you soon at a destination a little up the road. #Beck docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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NEW EPISODE of our sister show, Playing By Ear. We’re continuing #Frodovember and our #Tolkien coverage with a look back at #LedZeppelin and the legendary untitled fourth album. share.fireside.fm/episode/1ww7...
Playing By Ear: IV (Led Zeppelin)
It's been a long time since we rocked and rolled. Epic, thundering, mythic, Led Zeppelin's fourth untitled album achieved legendary status, buying the band a stairway to metal heaven. Between the crus...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I’m out of my comfort zone this week diving into the horror genre with my friend Bill and my bestie Marissa! Come check it out!
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Anime x Pop is my favorite time of the month because I get to talk with my anime brother and fantastic guests about all things anime and this month was no different! Join us as we talk Spy x Family and MHA Final Season!
October 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Amanda & Liv become BFF over Star Wars, we laugh about The Scorpion King CGI and we discuss the hotness of the cast of The Mummy.
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Dare you take a trip in the TARDIS OF TERROR!?
A spooky, brand new original Doctor Who audio drama from the terrifying, twisted minds of @geoffcockwill.bsky.social and @lucymccaul.bsky.social
Available now from wherever you get your podcasts… 🎃🎃

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Doctor Who: TARDIS of Terror | An Original Thirteenth Doctor Audio Drama - WHO Corner to Corner | Doctor Who Podcast
The Doctor and Pandora Darkhill are drawn by the TARDIS to the all-American town of Autumnia, landing on Halloween. The town is full of spooky fun... except for one house shrouded in darkness... ...
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November 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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The PERFECT thing to check out today before Jen, Sarah, and I unpack Return of the King in the context of its film year tomorrow - a new @moviesanduspod.bsky.social

@alexisgentry.bsky.social is always so fun when she joins their show for a chat!

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Ep. 422 - Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) with Alexis Gentry
YouTube video by Movies & Us Podcast
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November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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We had the honor of chatting with Jen and Sarah of @moviesanduspod.bsky.social & the newly minted @moviearcher.bsky.social Podcast Network about Tár (2022), its abstract narrative form....and, of course...Monster Hunter World. 📽️ 🎮

Orchestrating Illusions with Lydia Tár youtu.be/0Q_986y-B-k?...
Orchestrating Illusions with Lydia Tár
YouTube video by MediaLit Podcast
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November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Destiny is super talented! Don't miss out on this Milchick! #Severance
Sneak Peak of our MILCHICK!

Join our patreon for this and more BTS from our table read rehearsals
tinyurl.com/TableReadBTS

Don't forget to reserve your spot to watch The You You Are Pod & Flip the Script Present Mister: A Severance Table Read live on Nov 23rd! SeveranceTableRead.eventbrite.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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NEW EPISODE: It’s one pod to rule them all as fellow Dave Jackson from @tftblpod.bsky.social joins us to continue our #Frodovember coverage with a look back at The #lordoftherings: The Fellowship of the Ring. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...
Nostalgium Arcanum: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We recorded this chat with @moviesanduspod.bsky.social before the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about their role in the all new Movie Archer Podcast Network. Congrats to the team!

Also, here is a preview of our episode on Tár (2022) youtube.com/shorts/8DB6j... via @YouTube
November 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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These two make EVERY property a delight!
November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Destiny is super talented! Don't miss out on this Milchick! #Severance
Sneak Peak of our MILCHICK!

Join our patreon for this and more BTS from our table read rehearsals
tinyurl.com/TableReadBTS

Don't forget to reserve your spot to watch The You You Are Pod & Flip the Script Present Mister: A Severance Table Read live on Nov 23rd! SeveranceTableRead.eventbrite.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
These two make EVERY property a delight!
November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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#OutKast is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Did you know that Andre 3000 was also inducted as a Media/Lit Honorary Podling back in July? @kk8ly.bsky.social helped us bestow the honor.
Shaking It Like a Polaroid Picture with Andre 3000
YouTube video by MediaLit Podcast
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November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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We are excited to share our conversation with @moviesanduspod.bsky.social about the beautifully abstract Tár (2022) on 11/10! For now, check out a sneak peek of their favorite props. Here is Sarah's pick. Visit YouTube to see what Jen took home!

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November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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We had so much fun! Be sure to check out our rewrite of 2003!!
It’s time for the latest episode of The Revisionist’s Almanac!

The 2003 film year. Rewriting Oscars history with Jen & Sarah from @moviesanduspod.bsky.social

Available wherever you get your podcasts + on video on YouTube

#movies #filmsky
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Study Group is back in session! Join us and fellow host @tylermccarthy.bsky.social for Remedial Rewatch: Community 101 as we publicly declare our love for the back half of season one! #Community 📺

Beginner Poddery (Community S1, Episodes 13-25) youtu.be/XNxNhaxCxtE?...
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Remedial Rewatch: Community 101 returns on 11/7 to explore the back half of season one, and we are streets ahead of our last outing. #Community 📺

@kris-ingersoll.bsky.social @tylermccarthy.bsky.social
Chevy Chase Shines When Pierce Lightens Up
YouTube video by MediaLit Podcast
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November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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What a way to kick Tuesday off. Pop Break interviewed Hank Azaria about his Bruce Springsteen tribute band (The EZ Street Band), discussed his favorite Bruce show, and we got some insight on The Boss being on The Simpsons.
Hank Azaria on His Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band, His Favorite Bruce Concert & The Boss on The Simpsons? - The Pop Break
An interview with Hank Azaria on his Bruce Springsteen tribute the EZ Street Band, his favorite Bruce concert & Springstreen on The Simpsons.
thepopbreak.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Alex was a great guest this week and we had such a fun conversation on all things Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025! Come check us out!
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM