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There’s a specific time in Disney’s history when they were releasing a series of hits back to back to widespread critical acclaim. This span is known as the Disney Renaissance and some of us were lucky enough to live through it! In this episode we’ll delve into what secret sauce made these movies so special, and why, paying homage to the folks behind the films as well that made these timeless classics fondly remembered by kids and adults alike. So, put on your listening mouse ears and Entertain This!

It’s been an entire year since our first episode released! And to celebrate, we’re going full circle back to the failed dystopia of Rapture to discuss the sequel to the original masterpiece by 2k Games, Bioshock. We’ll do a deep dive in a bathysphere down to the bottom of the ocean of philosophy, and see some political sea creatures that follow their ideologies to the bitter end. And would you believe that they pack all this meaning into a video game? Don’t be a parasite, would you kindly listen and Entertain This…

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: Coming Home in the Dark

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Franz Kafka seems to have had some problems. The Metamorphosis has been read in many English Literature classes in high schools all across the USA. Or at the very least assigned and skimmed. There is rich meaning within the pages, and maybe a cry for help with a bad start and an even worse ending, a truly tragic turn of events that was so reflective of Kafka’s own life and feelings on the world. So keep an open mind, and wildly interpret as you see fit on this episode of the Entertain This Podcast!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: A Glitch in the Matrix

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Not one, but TWO very special guests join us on this episode of the podcast to talk about the entertainment industry’s problematic underrepresentation of diverse groups of people. Creator of MORE Magazine and social media influencer Arianna Cruz teams up with contributor/media aficionado/Alex’s girlfriend Chloe Price, to talk with the boys about women and people of color in popular media. There are things we can all do to help right now! By holding ourselves and others accountable to include women in our workspaces! Entertain This… Find out more and have a listen!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: The Blazing World

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It’s that time of year again! Wild commercials, long-standing rivalries, over-the-top halftime shows, and Football's final ‘super’ game of the season! Head Coach Michael leads the drive this episode as we discuss players and memories; with a brief stop into the X-treme Football League (XFL) with some local connections. It will leave you feeling everything but ‘down’. Don’t punt on this one! Put on your helmets, and take the field on this episode of the Entertain This Podcast!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: Censor

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We got SOUL. Maybe not as much as the movie we’re discussing today. On this episode of the Entertain This Podcast, we’re going deep into the philosophy and underlying psychological aspects of this film, along with telling jokes along the way to soften the hard blows of existential dread. It’s a Pixar thing, after all. And we’re certainly not alone in thinking that this is ‘Peak Pixar’. Outside of that, it’s worth a watch so you should definitely Entertain This…. [Nick has now had his copywriting privileges revoked for making a Cotton-Eye Joe reference in the title]

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: In The Earth

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Andy Kaufman was one of the most interesting people ever to act upon the stage. The biopic “Man on the Moon” chronicles his rise to notoriety but also showcases the deeper levels of understanding of his life that many sought to understand. This film stars Jim Carey, who obsessively method acted as if he was Kaufman, and for all intents and purposes became him while filming. Eerie coincidence? Or telepathy from beyond the grave? Found out all this and more on this episode of The Entertain This Podcast.

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While “the best bourbon” is a subjective term, we’ll start by defining more concrete terminology like “cask strength”, “straight” and even the word “bourbon” itself. The regulated market of bourbon has long been a staple of American life, from the Founding Father’s stills to the modern distributors of barrels today, there has never been such a stir over anything quite like this. At the end of the episode, you will be able to walk into any whiskey aisle with confidence and swagger. So join us on our liquor odyssey with our special guest, get a free Kentucky Hug, and learn how tasting this humble backwoods beverage has become entertainment on this episode of the Entertain This Podcast!

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Every Hype Train has it’s terminal. And at the end of the line, the waiting is over. The game is finally released. But, can it live up to the hype? It rarely does, but one game, in particular, has recently garnered enough negative press that gamers the world over have risen up in anger demanding refunds. Cyberpunk 2077, is the latest title from CD Projekt Red, and it’s the topic of this episode. We’ll discuss why the release was fumbled from a developer’s perspective and the bright spots of this game including its story, design, and ambitious systems. So ride along with us in Night City and Entertain This…

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In this season of resolutions and reflections, we feel the years passed are just as important as the year ahead. The foundations of good humanity and empathy are impressed upon us from a young age, by our parents, caregivers, or maybe characters on television. One such person in the broadcasting sphere was called Mr. Rogers. He transformed the television into more than just a source of entertainment for children and did it all with kindness in his heart. Be our neighbor and listen in as we Entertain This…

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