Those icy blue eyes of the Vecna have us transfixed when the episode isn’t being a little clunky. The relationships in this show deliver in the teenage angst department. Jim can’t relate to the angst because he’s always been popular. But the real question to the duality of existence, can someone be both a monster…
Someone take care of these kids! Eleven/Jane is being bullied and Will, easily the most traumatized child in Hawkins, is hurting and wants his friends back. We hope life is kind to this cinnamon roll of a person, but this is Hawkins. A.Ron is putting on Dustin’s thinking cap and has some theories to present. How is everyone with guilt or dark secrets going to be affected by Vecna? We’re dying to find out.
Stranger Things is back with a moodier season and we’re here for it. Hawkins, Indiana is haunted and harassed once more by…STRANGE things (I couldn’t help myself). The kids are growing up and growing apart while finding their place in the world. And who is this monster for this season? Mind Flayer 2.0, some sort of Soul Reaper, someone who spent way too much time in the sun? We’re ready to find out.
Medievalist Jana Matthews explains and ranks the five different sex positions known to medeival Europe. We find out which one Tyrion prefers. Then Anthony wonders: maybe Shea was always Tywin’s spy?
The Boys are back. After almost two years, we’re ready for the next season of blood, guts, and fun. Can Karl Urban hold up to his own high standards? We’re hopeful that he will and for many other things. We’ll be covering each episode with podcasts dropping Friday nights. Send in your (non-comic related) feedback to dhs@baldmove.com.
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The mid-season finale was a serious mind-blower with “Jim and Kimmy’s” plan to take down Howard coming to fruition and Gus’s stalker Lalo, showing up where he’s not wanted. Join us for the podcast to hear our thoughts before the 6-week break until the final stretch of Better Call Saul.
Youtube has dropped the first 8 minutes of Stranger Things 4 and Steve and Anthony are crushing on Matthew Modine’s hair.
Top Gun: Mission Impossible does not disappoint. With some astounding face-stretching fighter jet stunts and a story with a good amount of heart, watching this movie is an exciting experience. Though at times formulaic, there are enough cool things going on to distract you from asking, “But does this really make sense?” too many times. Watch the era of the manned fighter jets come to a close in this heart-racing sequel keeping step with its 36-year-old predecessor. We’ll be back in two weeks with another first run movie: Jurassic World Dominion.
In the penultimate episode of We Own This City, we’re seeing the investigation probe deeper into the corruption of the police department and the boys in blue are getting antsy. Nicole Steele shares a new layer and insight to her personal experiences. Watch with dismay as the corruption in Baltimore extends all the way into President 45’s administration. When everybody points the finger at everyone else, how does anything get fixed?
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Steve and Anthony cover the Jon+Dany meet cute, say goodbye to Lady Olena, and explain why Sam would be a great bartender. Then Anthony talks with Stephanie about her new book: Pretend Plumber.
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Lunchtime! We covered A LOT today. Ever wonder the difference between prestige and pulp? Hear our officially unofficial answer. What are your favorite foods, board games, and opinions on your local strip club? Hear a passionate stance on Taco Bell and an idea for a Penalty Box for bad episodes of good shows. And I think we should have a competition to see who can come up with the best coat of arms for Bald Move. Real talk, tell the people you care about that you love them. Life is fleeting, let’s make the most of it. And no Lunch next week because we’re covering Stranger Things!
Looking at the systemic problems impeding justice, we wonder: how do we create solutions? And that’s the rub, there are no immediate solutions. The way forward will be incremental changes over years. Sounds like too long? It is. This is a multigenerational problem. Hopefully the addition of shows like The Wire and We Own This City are changing minds and bringing more attention to issues that need to be dealt with.
And thank you to the Baltimore residents who write in to check the authenticity of the show and provide more context. And for confirming Jon Bernthal’s Baltimore dialect is accurate.
Medievalist Danielle Alesi covers the introduction to Mirri Maz Duur! Anthony shares a new insight on the House of the Dragon casting controversy.
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The relative youth of the podcast industry can make it tricky for content creators to decide what direction to steer their business in, and depending on the film and TV industry to deliver great content as the basis of that business makes it even more so. Join us on this episode of Empire Business for a conversation with David Chen as we discuss our experiences in podcasting.
