Host Paul Shirey sits down to talk the 2024 Election Results with film critic and Democrat Zaki Hasan. While dissecting what went right/wrong in the 2024 Presidential election, we unpack the results, the driving factor that led to a Trump win, the use of new media, celebrity endorsements, and ultimately how people from both parties can coexist and even work together as we head into a second Trump presidency.

Journalist and author Sean O'Connell joins in this episode of Repackaged Wisdom, where he discusses his latest book, Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon. Sean and host Paul Shirey discuss the career of Willis, the reason for writing the book, and what kind of wisdom led Sean to tackle the subject of the famed Hollywood actor.

Host Paul Shirey interviews IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nate Joiner, who is set to compete in the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition in Las Vegas this October. Joiner shares his journey from childhood to his time in the Air Force and finally as a competitive bodybuilder, talking about what it takes to achieve his level of success, remaining humble, the sacrifices necessary, and the realities of the sport. As a personal trainer, sponsored athlete, and husband, Nate details the ins and outs of the fitness industry, as well as giving practical advice about what it takes to remain healthy and strong.

Director Zack Snyder has reignited the debate over Batman's supposed "no-kill" rule after an appearance on the Joe Rogen podcast, fanning the flames of fandom once more. It’s not a new argument, and it has continued to rear its head every single time a superhero movie comes out, especially when it’s from a filmmaker that has a more specific vision than, say, a made-by-committee Marvel or DC film. The question constantly arises in these fan spheres of whether or not a superhero character, particularly one of prominence and popularity, should kill their enemies. As mythical beacons of the comic-book page, many of these characters have become larger than life, standing for a model of humanity, rather than a real-life character faced with real-life decisions.

In this essay, I dive deep into the history of Batman's no-kill rule, the concept of mythology (and religion), and explore the depths of reality, morality, and entertainment as it pertains to The Dark Knight dealing out death to his enemies. Should Batman Kill? Is there an answer to this much-debated question?

Have a listen and find out!

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Author Max Evry joins the first episode of Repackaged Wisdom to discuss his new book A Masterpiece in Disarray, which chronicles the making of David Lynch's Dune and gives a retrospective on where it sits now in the halls of cult film lore. Also, a deep dive discussion of the state of film journalism.