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Welcome to Trending Insurrection with hosts David and Louis. A professional sounding discussion of whatever we want to discuss including politics, religion, food, space ships and lasers. (Or Mini Guns attached to a flying Tesla, close enough) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trending-insurrection/support
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Every Movie EVER!

Ben Groves & Rob Macfarlane

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A grim record of the worst cinema has to offer and the movie brilliance you probably missed. Ben Groves and Rob Macfarlane meander through the mess of film theory, cinema trivia and career lowlights of Hollywood in a vain attempt to conceal their many personal faults.
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CG Wynberg

Common Ground Church Wynberg

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Weekly messages from Common Ground Church Wynberg. We are one church, many congregations. Whatever your thoughts about God and church, you’re welcome here! We are passionate about God and our city which is why we meet all across Cape Town. We exist to spread the good news of Jesus wider into our city and deeper into our culture.
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Scottish Business Network

Fraser Allen from Fraser Allen Communications

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Occasional podcast series featuring many of the biggest personalities from the world of Scottish business. Originally launched, produced and hosted by Fraser Allen, and now run by the Scottish Business Network.
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Blind Insights

Whimsy Productions

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David Olney's blind insights include complex problem-solving, applied philosophy, and self-improvement, and Tim Whiffen's curiosity on the matters opens up plenty of conversations between the two. Join the teacher and student on journeys of deep discussions about life's many curiosities, this is a podcast for thinkers and doers. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact David or Tim on their websites or email tim@whimsyproductions.com ...
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We surprise some of the world's brightest minds with ideas they're not at all prepared to discuss. With host Jason Gots and special guests Neil Gaiman, Alan Alda, Salman Rushdie, Mary-Louise Parker, Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Saul Williams, Henry Rollins, Bill Nye, George Takei, Maria Popova, and many more . . . You've got 10 minutes with Einstein. What do you talk about? Black holes? Time travel? Why not gambling? The Art of War? Contemporary parenting? So ...
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Ben and Rob break the first rule of ‘Fight Club’ and talk about why this David Fincher masterpiece is more controversial today than audiences found it on its 1999 release. Starring Brad Pitt, Ed Norton Helena Bonham Carter, ‘Fight Club’ follows an unnamed Narrator as his friendship with a charismatic soap salesman devolves from underground fight cl…
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David A. Goodman (The Orville, Honor Society, and Futurama), returns to chat with Mike & Jess about his expanding universe of comics at Dark Horse! 🚀 We dive into The Orville comics, the hilarious adventures of Space Job, and his latest creation, The Masked Macher—a Hollywood underdog’s transformation into a masked wrestling star ("Macher" is Yiddi…
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Ben and Rob get what they deserve for ‘Joker’, Todd Phillips’ 2019 character study smuggled into box-office history under a supervillains cape. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert DeNiro, Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy, ‘Joker’ tells the story of mentally unwell and financially destitute Arthur Fleck and his journey to become a stand-up comedian; a jo…
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Ben & Rob lose touch with reality as they play ‘The Game’, David Fincher’s 1997 mystery thriller straring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger and James Rebhorn. When merchant banker Nicolas receives a voucher for a game from his brother Conrad, he ends up fighting to keep control of his life and mind as the birthday present from hell has…
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Ben & Rob Netflix & chill with the hosts of the Ctrl Alt Critique podcast for ‘Inseminoid’, Britain’s 1981 answer to the age old question: “Can you make Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic ‘Alien’ but with a fraction of the budget, talent and schedule?” Well obviously not, but we’ve got Adam, Amber and Bailey from Ctrl Alt Critique in to help us dissect …
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Ben & Rob open the box to find ‘Se7en’, their first episode covering EVERY David Fincher movie EVER!!! Following the disastrous results of his directorial debut, Fincher would have to wait three years before winning a second opportunity to make a full length feature. Written by Andrew Kevin Walker, shot by Darius Khondji and starring Morgan Freeman…
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For the Christian, suffering is an unavoidable fact. True faith will lead us to times of pain, and in fact our journey with God is refined by the fires of trials. But while we should rejoice in suffering for the faith, we must not confuse it with suffering caused by our own sin. This week Andre leads us through 1 Peter 4:12-19.…
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In the book of James we find a call to put our faith into action; to embrace a living faith. While we are saved by faith alone, a living faith is one marked by works that build the kingdom of God. Such labour is done not from fear or obligation, but out of a deep joy and desire to participate in God's transformative work. From James 2:14-26.…
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Ben & Rob point and laugh at ‘The Crow’, Hollywood’s latest insult to its own history as it constantly ruins everything good in this world. It may star Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs as Eric Draven and Shelly but the similarities end there - classic villain Top Dollar is gone, and now Eric fights demons with soundcloud raps. It’s also been a critical…
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Welcome to today's episode, where we have the absolute honour of hosting a remarkable individual who epitomises resilience, determination, and the sheer power of the human spirit. Our guest today is none other than Martin Perry, a phenomenal Paralympian who is about to embark on yet another incredible journey—competing in the Paris Paralympics in t…
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Ben & Rob dig up the original 1994 Alex Proyas directed goth classic ‘The Crow’. When Eric Draven and his fiancee are brutally murdered, he mysteriously returns from the dead with the help of a crow as it begins to guide him to his killers. This film represents the peak of 90s goth culture, with an astonishing soundtrack and acting performances to …
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As humans, we all inhabit many different identities. But as believers our identity as children of God supersedes all others, and we are called to live lives that reflect this. In Ephesians, Paul reveals the mystery of God's revelation in Jesus and calls us into authentic relationships that transcend all earthly boundaries. In light of this, how is …
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Ben & Rob drop a surprise mini episode mid-week to discuss the new film by legendary filmmaker Dean Alioto, all in support of their interview with the man himself! That’s right, we got the man who made ‘The Mcpherson Tape’ to sit with us and talk all things aliens, filmmaking and fear as he shares with us his latest feature ‘The Last Podcast’. Prem…
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In his first letter to the church, Peter encourages us to humbly cast our cares on Him instead of caring them on our own. The same humility is required to acknowledge we are too weak to resist Satan on our own. This week our special guest Ziba Mbense discusses humility, prayer and our coming glory in Christ (from 1 Peter 5:6-11).…
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Ben & Rob conclude their Alien saga with Fede Álvarez’ latest franchise entry ‘Alien Romulus’! The film has been out for less than 48 hours and these boys have managed multiple re-watches and STILL recorded, edited and released a full one hour show for release weekend! Set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), Fede’s latest crime ag…
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As believers, we are called to live as a family - to be vulnerable with one another, to be united in faith, and to serve one another. But what does that look like in practice? And how do we at times misunderstand this call? This week, Laura guides us through Paul's metaphor of the body, looking at 1 Corinthians 12:12-26.…
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Ben and Rob stalk the streets of Ti West’s ‘Maxxxine’, the thrilling conclusion to his horror trilogy that started with ‘X’ and possibly peaked with ‘Pearl’. With an incredible cast that includes Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon, ‘Maxxxine’ follows adult f…
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Ben and Rob smash the vat of ‘Alien Resurrection’ as they birth the latest episode of their series covering every ‘Alien’ movie ever! Released in 1997, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, written by Joss Whedon, and starring Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder, ‘Alien Resurrection’ was a critical and commercial failure, but still represents a significant…
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Ben and Rob travel back in time to 1918 with the second instalment of Ti West’s X trilogy ‘Pearl’. The origin story of the villain from ‘X’, Pearl lets us in on her young adult life and sparks a debate on whether violence is inherent by nature or nurtured within her by the nightmare that was 1918 America. We get a vivid insight into how Pearl LOVES…
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The apostle John makes the claim that Jesus is the "logos", the source of all life. And yet many people in his time rejected Jesus - but why? In examining John 1:1-14, Andre reveals the fear, hurt, and need for comfort that kept people from Jesus. We also see that in our response, God calls us not to duties or obligations, but to genuine, loving re…
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Ben and Rob leap into the fire of controversy with ‘Alien 3’, the debut feature film of legendary director David Fincher and widely considered a staggeringly disappointing film both critically and commercially. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Charles Dance and Lance Henriksen, ‘Alien 3’ follows Ellen Ripley after her Sulaco escape pod crashes on a plane…
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Ben and Rob get steamy with ‘X’, Ti West’s first movie in his trilogy of period piece horrors starring Mia Goth. With the all-star cast rounded out by Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, Owen Campbell, Stephen Ure, and Scott Mescudi, ‘X’ paints the screen red when an adult movie crew rent the airBnB from hell from a couple of rural farme…
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In this extra-long episode, Mike & Jess have the distinct honor of trying Bear Fight Whiskey’s Kentucky Reserve, a beautiful whiskey aged in a tequila barrel. Perhaps it’s this unique flavor that makes them wistful, as they wax poetic about their love for Ted, their hopes for the inevitable season 2, and the joy they find in making this show togeth…
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Ben and Rob revisit LV246 for the seconds of their full Alien franchise series, this week tackling the sci-fi classic ‘Aliens’. Directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Beihn, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton and Lance Henriksen, ‘Aliens’ is often cited as the ultimate sci fi action film of the nineteen-eighties and for setting the …
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Mike and Jess welcome Seth back to discuss the seventh and final episode of season 1 of Ted, “He’s Gotta Have It.” While the episode centers on Johnny’s quest to lose his virginity before prom, it delves into much deeper themes—like why you should never sit on top of a moving vehicle. Join us next week for the last episode of our series, Talking Te…
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Ben and Rob drift together and pilot ‘Pacific Rim’, Guillermo Del Toro’s homage to all things kaiju and gundam. When kaiju invade Earth through a hole in reality, it’s up to a plucky team of humans to pilot giant mecha suit Jaegers in order to cancel the apocalypse. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Robert Kazinsky, M…
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Perhaps the most poignant and heartfelt episode of season one, Mike & Jess discuss “Loud Night,” the episode where another inanimate object comes to life. They also talk to VFX master and creator of the application, ViewScreen, about is work with Ted, The Orville, Bad Robot, and so much more! Join us next week for, “He’s Gotta Have It” with special…
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Ben & Rob get sticky with Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece ‘Alien’, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto. When the overworked and underpaid crew of the USS Nostromo dock on a derelict planet, what they find on the surface might just be the deadliest organism in existe…
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In Jeremiah, the prophet shows that the people of Israel had an incurable wound, one that could only be healed by a new covenant. And through Jeremiah, God promised this new covenant - one that would ultimately be fulfilled in the sinless life of Jesus, the only person both willing and able to reconcile all people to God.…
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For this Susan Bennett centric episode we get none other than the mom herself, Alanna Ubach. Mike and Jess spend some time talking with Alanna about episode 5 of Ted, “Desperately Seeking Susan,” as well as fawning over Alanna and her many amazing roles over the years. Join us next week for, “Loud Night.” - Check out Bear Fight Whiskey’s amazing dr…
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Ben & Rob watch ‘Godzilla Minus One’ wipe out our tissue box for ALL the reasons; 2023’s Japanese Toho franchise entry became a global sensation, winning the Oscar for Best Visual Effects and making over $100million at the box office. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki and starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe and Yuki Yamada, ‘Godzilla: Minus One’ te…
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We welcome back special guest Giorgia Whigham to talk about episode 4 of Ted, “Subways, Bicycles, and Automobiles.” She and your hosts discuss the antics Blaire and Ted get up to in this buddy episode, as well as the bounds of Ted’s whimsy, and more! Join us next week for, “Desperately Seeking Susan” with special guest, Alanna Ubach. - Check out Be…
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Ben & Rob take a bite of ‘Abigail’, the 2024 horror comedy from the directors of ‘Ready or Not’ Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. When six criminals kidnap a young vampire, they swiftly become child’s prey rather than child predators. Starring Alisha Weir as the titular character alongside Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will C…
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Mike and Jess deep dive into episode 3 of Ted, “Ejectile Dysfunction.” They share their favorite funny moments from the episode, their own first brush with porn... porno?, and discuss the complexities of the industry itself, all while sipping on a bit of Bear Fight Whiskey. Join us next week for, “Subways, Bicycles, and Automobiles,” with special g…
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Ben & Rob roar back to life as they revive The Legendary MonsterVerse series, with this year’s box-office kaiju ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’! Despite an awkward name and a lukewarm reception from critics, this movie is not only the second highest grossing film of the series but of the entire 2024 box-office! Starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree …
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It turns out that there are plenty of morals, messages, and meanings to glean from episode 2 of Ted, “My Two Dads,” whether it’s learning how to have empathy for your enemy or helping a dog in his hour of need. This week, Mike and Jess deep dive into the episode and share their favorite moments all while sharing a sip of Bear Fight Whiskey. Join us…
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Ben & Rob get cold feet on the finale of their series covering every Ghostbusters movie EVER, defrosting ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’, the 2024 Gil Kenan directed latest instalment in the franchise. Take a deep breath for the cast-list, as it features the talents of Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, Logan Kim,…
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Hundreds of years before Jesus, the prophet Isaiah told of God's suffering servant, one abandoned and held in contempt. And yet this servant was to bear the sin of many, and show that suffering is an unavoidable consequence of a life lived in faithfulness. But His suffering, and by extension our own, is not without value or purpose - in fact it sho…
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We welcome the moral compass of Ted the series, Blaire Bennett, aka Giorgia Whigham, to discuss the first episode, "Just Say Yes." We'll ask what her impression of the 90s was before doing the show, how it feels to be the person who introduced John and Ted to weed, and what it's like to be an older sister to three brothers in real life! All that, a…
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