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Hard-working, dedicated, inventive, and ready to tackle any genre - that was Academy Award-winning director Robert Wise. Despite all the praise and awards, Wise could easily be called one of Hollywood's always working blue-collar directors. He helmed everything from B movies to Academy Award-winning blockbusters, all while managing to live a quiet life amid the glitz, glamour, and scandal of Tinsel Town. How this soft-spoken man managed to tame mega-stars' egos while directing film classics remains a mystery.

In July 1997, the first contestant voted off the first episode of the first ever reality TV elimination show took his own life. Expedition Robinson was the first show of its kind anywhere, and it was going to be remembered not for breaking the mold of television, but for a death, the first of at least 40 suicides linked globally to a reality TV show.

I’m here to pull back the curtain on the world of social care - a sector that’s as challenging as it is vital.In this podcast, I’ll share real stories, hard truths, and inspiring moments from the people who live and work in social care every day. From navigating complex policies to celebrating the resilience and dedication of care professionals, I'll dive into what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.Whether you’re a care professional, a policymaker, or someone who’s passionate about creating a better future for those in need, this podcast is for you. Together, we’...

Touch an issue and you'll get a response - sometimes a shock. Let's take this walk together, getting answers to questions about social issues we may have and listening to those who can help us understand. It's an international journey of activity and culture. Welcome aboard!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the tradition of Neil Postman's masterpiece Amusing Ourselves to Death, Audience of One shows how American media have shaped American society and politics, by interweaving two crucial stories. The first story follows the evolution of television from the three-network era of the 20th century, which joined millions of Americans in a shared monoculture, into today's zillion-channel, internet-atomized universe, which sliced and diced them into fractious, alienated subcultures. The second story is a cultural critique of Donald Trump.

According to the Bible, an Apocalypse is the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the Book of Revelation. Many think the Apocalypse is indeed upon us, but in truth, it may be a new beginning. Be informed and prepared to not only survive, but thrive during these strange times on planet Earth with this expansive audiobook covering all aspects of the New World Order and much more.

Here are three mind-expanding interviews, on Terence McKenna, the ancient Maya, and astrology and spirituality.

On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric playboy, struggling to balance his desires, addictions, and relationships with his duties as the Armored Avenger. Iron Man and Philosophy explores the many philosophical issues that emerge from the essential conflicts found in the decades of Iron Man stories in comics and movies.

Part two of Bay Area Godfathers continues where part one left off, continuing the sensational story of the Bay Area metal scene that gave rise to many mavericks of metal today. Featuring in-depth interviews and outlandish stories from Bay Area metal icons including musicians, DJs, journalists, and label execs. MetalRock Films takes the listener on a journey into heavy metal yesteryear from the late ‘70s into the early ‘90s, when the San Francisco Bay Area metal scene literally took the world by storm.

Popular YouTubers, filmmakers, and collectors lift the curtain on their manic media-collecting obsession that is not only a huge part of their lives, but the lifeblood of their existence! This new collector's documentary goes where no documentary has gone before as we enter a world of horror hoarders, VHS hoarders, vinyl addicts, and laserdisc obsessives. Enter the realm where DVDs and Blu-Rays are king, money is no object, and when a new release hits, it's a must-buy!

The creator of Troma's cult film series Grindsploitation, Tony Newton presents this new blood-splattered grindhouse documentary looking at modern trash and schlock filmmakers! An in-depth look at the gritty and modern schlock, horror, and splatter gore filmmakers who are keeping the flame of the '70s grindhouse era truly alive!

Over recent decades the proliferation of conspiracy theories has fueled alternative explanations and false narratives for events and circumstances, influencing minds around the globe. While some turn out to be true, others turn out to be driven by an agenda created for monetary or political gain. Who really killed JFK? Is Covid-19 a Chinese bioweapon? Was Princess Diana murdered? Were the Moon landings hoaxed? Were the 911 attacks an inside plot by government factions? Conspiracy Machine examines the validity of these theories.

In the shadows lies a nefarious otherworldly force waging war upon humanity, a dark menace that governs not just our thoughts and actions, but our very souls. They are a secret cabal that built and created rules and systems of thought, created kingdoms and spawned religions to rule the masses from afar, by controlling the ebb and flow of space and time on an epic level. Under the guise of free will and individualism, the systems in place around us ensure that we have no choice but to comply and obey an underlying agenda that at its core is pure evil.

His architectural projects would serve as testament to the ingenuity of mankind and would stamp his legacy upon the landscape. But his legacy endures in more than his constructions and inventions - his genius would come to inspire whole generations of new engineers, architects, and scientists - his legacy lives on all around us.

Ist Reality-TV nur ein guilty pleasure? Für uns nicht! Wir sind Dr. Dinah, Dr. Risa, und Franzi (M.Sc.), wir sind Psychologinnen und in unserem wöchentlichen Podcast “Trashologinnen” werfen wir einen psychologischen Blick auf die beliebtesten Trash-TV Formate aus Deutschland. Dabei versuchen wir durch unsere individuelle Expertise die Shows aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln zu beleuchten: Franzi und Dinah haben viele Jahren in der Forschung und in der Lehre an verschiedenen Universitäten gearbeitet und besprechen jede Woche eine psychologische Theorie oder Studie. Risa ist klinische ...

Flying V chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth and its incredible influence on the history of rock and roll and heavy metal. Hear from the rock stars themselves as they describe how, when, and why the Flying V forever changed their careers and altered their entire approach to guitar playing. Journey inside the minds of the biggest icons of our era as they tell their riveting tales of discovery and passion for their beloved Flying Vs.