Today we're exploring *V for Vendetta*, the 2005 dystopian political thriller directed by James McTeigue and written by Lana and Lilly Wachowski. Based on the influential graphic novel created by Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd, the film has evolved from a successful graphic novel adaptation into one of the most politically significant movies of the 21st century.

Fetid Fever Dream Flashbacks of the Week: Trump's kids had to take classes on how not to rip off charities.

Today we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood political and philosophical traditions in modern history: anarchism.

Let's look at why Don Jr. stinks so bad. Think it's just me? His father didn't even care to attend his wedding!

Trump is f*cking up Iran, and everyone knows it.

There are guitar solos that impress you.

And then there are guitar moments that feel like maybe someone's put an onion right under your eye.

There is something strange about stories. They are actually everything, and everywhere.

[IMAGE: Unknown source, but linked to George Orwell's classic and powerful (and all-too relevant) story "1984."]

his normally isn't a humor podcast, but here is the standup comedy routine I am doing tonight...kind of. It's subject to variation when it's actually live in front of people.

Am I looking for feedback? Maybe, a little bit.

However, I don't need generic dumb-ass "critiques" like "Don't quit your day job." For one thing, I realize I am probably not the greatest comedian of all time. However, if you have a comment on specific aspects of my jokes, that seems fine.

Recording this was actually more awkward for me, because there's no audience, just me talking into the void of my laptop. My biggest flaw in this recording: I probably say "You know" too often.

Yes, there were mandates — but limited and specific. That's what I explain to this YouTube comment.

Photo: RFJ Jr., a famed anti-vaxxer, swimming in some sewage water. Ostensibly, we are supposed to take medical advice from him.

NOTE: This interview is completely unedited, and both Thomas G. Waites and I can be opinionated. This interview is also available in interview form at this link: https://pophorror.com/thomas-g-waites-reflects-on-the-thing-1982-and-his-new-music/

That interview piece is fine, but here you get to potentially see the interview as it happened.

The intro to that article:"Respected actor, writer, director, and musician Thomas G. Waites has spent decades building a career that spans film, theater, television, and now music. Best known to horror fans for playing Windows in The Thing, Waites recently released Heartbreak Waites, a raw and soulful album blending rock, blues, Americana, and deeply personal storytelling."