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Michael and Dave only watch the beginning and ends of movies and TV seasons. The rest is chaos.

A podcast of epic randomness and hilarity from two lifelong friends separated only by physical distance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ridiculously-bored/support

The Lord Jesus Christ tells us through the apostle Paul that the measure of a successful ministry in this Dispensation of Grace is written down in 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me (The doctrine that Paul gives us) among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. At 14th Street Ministries, we are committed to this ministry in 2 Timothy 2:2. The goal is to commit the doctrine to faithful men, and these faithful men will teach and commit the doctrine to other faithful men. So, the message of grace will continue to go out in...

Fun, bright, and playful, power pop is a sometimes adored, sometimes maligned, often misunderstood genre of music. From its heyday in the '70s and '80s to its resurgence in the '90s and '00s, power pop has meant many things to many people. In Go All the Way, today's best and brightest writers go deep on what certain power pop bands and songs mean and have meant to them. Whether they love or hate it, Go All the Way is a dive into the Beatles-inspired pop rock of the last five decades.

"Trustees Elect Carnegie's Hall's First African-American Chairman" is from the June 03, 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Cooper and David Gelles and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

The United States has the best military in the world today, by far. US forces have few, if any, weaknesses, and in many areas - from naval warfare to precision-strike capabilities, to airpower, to intelligence and reconnaissance, to special operations - they play in a totally different league from the militaries of other countries. Nor is this situation likely to change anytime soon, as US defense spending is almost three times as large as that of the United States’ closest competitor, China.

"Data Debate Hits Home" is from the March 13, 2016, Tech section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael D. Shear, David E. Sanger and Katie Benner and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Apple Standoff Reveals Cracks in Policy Front" is from the Tech section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael D. Shear and David E. Sanger and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Treasury Imposes Sanctions on North Korea" is from the June 01, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by David E. Sanger and Michael Corkery and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"For AT&T Chief, Time Warner Deal Is the Peak of an Ambitious Climb" is from the October 30, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and Michael J. De La Merced and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"For House Democrats, Support for Obama Agenda Came at a Cost" is from the U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by David M. Herszenhorn and Michael D. Shear and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to reset relations with Russia, may have been tossed a lifeline Friday by President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader, skilled at keeping several steps ahead of his adversaries, announced that he would not retaliate in kind against the Obama administration for imposing new sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats from the United States.

"Trump gets a Russia Opening, but the Path is Risky" is from the December 31, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt and Michael R. Gordon and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

What is it like to encounter cancer? How does it feel to face the unknown, to enter a world of hope, loss, and dread? From the diagnosis of his childhood friend’s mother to his poignant memories in the lab, David Scadden’s seen the unknown world of cancer from the lens of a young boy, a classmate, a researcher, a friend, a doctor, and a neighbor. Scadden chronicles his personal memories of cancer - his visits to his sick neighbor and his classmate who left school and never came back. 

An unabridged audio collection of the best-of-the-best science fiction stories published in 2015 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents.

David "Big Papi" Ortiz is a baseball icon and one of the most popular figures ever to play the game. As a key part of the Boston Red Sox for 14 years, David has helped the team win three World Series, bringing back a storied franchise from "never wins" to "always wins". He helped them upend the doubts, the naysayers, and the nonbelievers and captured the imagination of millions of fans along the way, as he launched balls into the stands again and again and again.

At an art auction in Madrid, Elías Segado, a religious art appraiser and detective, is getting ready to secure a painting for the bishop of Cartagena. But in a brilliant sleight of hand, the iconic work is stolen, drawing Elías into the confidence of its corrupt and seductive thief.

Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League Baseball in the 20th century. Today a national icon, Robinson was a complicated man who navigated an even more complicated world that both celebrated and despised him. 

He's desperate to see Luna again. It might be the only thing keeping Alistair from giving up, because their situation looks grim. As he sits in the captain’s seat, looking out at the vastness of space, he knows what was on its way.

Cristin de Monaham is a powerful and respected warlord. Her family and the planet of ice she rules are all that matters. When she hears about how Prometheus freed the slaves, she grows worried. Would he come for her next? On a barren world of freezing wind and snow, one doesn’t get second chances. It is better to kill and survive than risk diplomacy. Rather than wait on this conqueror, she’ll go to him - with her allies in tow, she’ll crush him.

Learn the truth behind the mask of Hollywood in these 10 bizarre tales of dreams and dream weavers, movies and movie-makers, by some of the most respected fantasy writers of our time.