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Nicholas Ray makes his film debut directing “They Live By Night,” a noir love story. Not your usual, noir dude obsessed by a bad woman, but an actual relationship, conducted under trying circumstances. Kathy O’Donnell and Farley Granger made a couple of films together, but this is the best. Enjoy Howard de Silva as a mean gangster. He has no dance numbers. The film is based on the novel, “hieves Like Us”. It’s genuinely one of my favorites, and so it becomes my birthday pick.

They Live By Night

Host Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman, Micheline Maynard, and Philip Michaels.

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The Movie: review/commentary on a single classic film

The Self-Referential LTS

We’ll be back in October with more classic movie takes.

It’s the muppet show!!!!! [kermit flail]

Hosts Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

Our Summer of Sundance kicks off with Sundance himself, as we travel back to the end of the old west (and, later, to the garden spot of Bolivia) to visit a couple of robbers, their lady friend, and their not-very-important gang with “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Did they use enough dynamite? Is Woodcock a little too loyal to his employer? What does it say about the old west when a call for a posse is hijacked by a bicycle salesman?

"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

Host Jason Snell with Dr. Drang, Shelly Brisbin, Philip Michaels, and Dan Moren.

While our coaching staff appears to be settled in and working well together, the Greyhounds need to find a striker, even if it means going to the streets. Meanwhile, Ted really has to learn to knock. If that doesn’t make sense to you, not to worry. Kathy, Chip, and Brian talk it through, but do watch the episode first.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

Once again, we bring together some lovely, generous Kickstarter backers who helped make Uncanny Magazine Year 12 happen! Will the cards be kind to a first-timer? Will there be lots of sports and too much math? As always, it’s up to the luck of the dice!

Random Pursuit LII

Hosts Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Dan Moren, David Matthewman, Fred Paffhausen, and Seb Pollard.

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Erika & Steven

A new adventure begins, and we learn that it’s not always a good idea to bring a dog to a heist.

Keys from the Golden Vault - Heart of Ashes, Part 1

Host Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Kat Griffiths, Kathy Campbell, and Monty Ashley.

Edited by Erika Ensign.

We wrap out our coverage of X-Men ‘97 Season 2 this week. Thankfully, nothing bad happens to our favourite characters. They mostly spend their time playing super-powered basketball and lounging by the pool.

Hosts Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Guy English.

Is a place overseas if you don’t have to go over a sea to get there?

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Breaking down our day at Comerica Park, surrounded by hundreds or thousands of Magnums — and a few loyal listeners!

Hosts Jason Snell, Philip Michaels, and David J. Loehr.

Author (and friend of the show) Samuel Garza Bernstein is back with a story about a character who was central to Hollywood’s Golden Age and beyond. His new book, Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life - From “How Green Was My Valley” to “Lassie” to “Planet of the Apes” is the story of a child star who became a beloved friend to many in the Hollywood community. We last spoke with Sam in 2024 when his book about Joan Crawford book was published.

Roddy McDowall

Host Shelly Brisbin with Samuel Garza Bernstein.

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