Gun store owners Nick and Mike cover interesting stories weekly with topics covering historic heroism, true crime, bizarre history, conspiracy theories, first responder tales, & much more.
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The world is ripe with monsters, and when you have a monster problem, you need the professionals. Unfortunately, the best you're going to get is the VanHellmans family. Join us as we play Monster of the Week by Evil Hat Productions in this TTRPG Actual Play Podcast.
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Each week brothers Mike and Fred Klonsky, bloggers and activists engage in conversation, often with in-studio guests. Topics may be local, national or international, but always with a Chicago sensibility and perspective, and always from "the Left side of the plate."
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Challenged by the rollercoaster world, at times, out of balance, each of us could use a story that lifts us up by reframing pain, problems, and lack of potential, and leading us to the uplift we deserve. I'm sharing brief yet remarkable stories from my life and that of others that allow us to see things just a little differently, and that can make all the difference. This podcast delivers 8-15 minute shots of affirmation that will go straight to the heart. If we feel we are hearing "NO" from ...
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Laughs and Lessons from Hollywood’s Golden Age
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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda-Did!
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Success comes in many cycles of life. Perhaps we recognize in the genius of others our own rejected thoughts. Jan shares a view of embracing the first step of our next success and calming the positive first step only we can take.Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach and Rashmi learn how to get ahead (or two) in life as they unravel the 1975 whirlpool of madness that is Masahiro Shinoda’s UNDER THE BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREES. Tune in to hear us pontificate about this dreamy-looking but terrifying horror tale!Par Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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With the Klonsky Brothers.
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On this week's episode of Hitting Left the brothers discuss the current state of the election, the choice of Tim Walz at VP, the upcoming DNC in Chicago. They also look back at the 68 Democratic Convention in Chicago, planned protests at the upcoming Chicago convention, the impact of the war on Gaza and more.…
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The Brothers Marx are back and…. oh boy, its a doozy as Tyler Maybee (Podcaster, ‘Surrounded by A**holes) returns to help Zach sift through the final three films Groucho, Chico, and Harpo made made in their return to MGM. Settle in as the two trace the timeline and reasoning for the brothers return, wrestle with the less than quality scripts, analy…
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The Song of Our Own Resilience
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Part of reframing a world challenged by divisions and disunity is in tapping into our own resilience. Jan shares a long ago recording of his mother whose yahrzeit he and his family commemorate this week. Here, his mom, a celebrated poet in her day, shares one of her poems about reclaiming the possibility of life. Here's to discovering and rediscove…
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The Prince of Nantucket-an ATM reprise*
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We are all primed to go far in life, each in our own way, but to do that, at times, we must first find our way home. Jan shares the true story of his mother's Alzheimer's, her poetry, and the inspiration for his LA Times bestselling second novel of a mother and a son and the meaning of art.Par Jan Goldstein
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Hunt 14: The Family Unites
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The time has come for the final confrontation with Medusa. The VanHellmans must combine all their brains, brawn, and copious amounts of cocaine if they want to overcome this final trial. Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Izzy as Ariana Quell VanHellmans Nick as Jason VanHellmans Stephanie as Doctor Temperance Vigilance Frankenstein VanHellmans IV Justin…
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When Iambic Pentameter Was an Olympic Sport
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Did you know that poetry and painting were once Olympic sports? On the eve of the Olympic Games in Paris this summer of 2024, Jan shares the story of when the games celebrated the arts, lifting the mind as well as the body, and ways we each can "medal" in that every day of our lives.Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach and Rashmi find themselves amid the haunted susuki grass as they settle in for an unnerving tale courtesy of Kaneto Shindō AS THEY UNPACK HIS 1964 opus, ONIBABA. Tune in to hear how Shindō and his independent filmmaking skills came to bring about a timeless horror classic.Par Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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Former member of Congress Marie Newman joins Mike and Fred (Fred zooming in from Brooklyn) on this edition of Hitting Left. On the day after the Republican National Convention and as Democratic Party leaders try to foce Joe Biden out of the race, we discuss all things politics.
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Me, Spike Lee, and the "Second Look"
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Jan shares a chance encounter with a talented filmmaker and is reminded of the power of taking a second look, not just at films that make a difference, but at encounters with people and circumstances that can deepen us and lead us to an opportunity to repair and grow.Par Jan Goldstein
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With Bruce Orenstein and Floyd Webb.
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Mikes guests on this editon of Hitting Left are filmmakers Bruce Orenstein and Floyd Webb. Bruce's PBS series, "Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation" lays bare the story of how Chicago devised the nation’s most sweeping system of racially segregated housing—and how it diminished the lives of generations of Black families, creating the vast racial …
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Zach welcomes back Erin Mullane (Filmmaker, ‘The Other Lemming’) for a show to pay tribute to filmmaking legend Roger Corman as they dive deep into his 1963 Poe-film outing, THE RAVEN! Settle in as the two share their own unique Corman entry points, thrill as they learn more about how Roger climbed the ladder to B-Movie royalty, laugh along as they…
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The Victorian VanHellmans are presented with an unprecedented situation: one of the Gorgon sisters who has been gifted with the powers of a Greek prophet and is running rampant through London. In order to confront the situation head on, the family of famed Monster Hunters hole up in their mansion and invent several new cheese-based dishes. Our Cast…
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Zach and Rashmi get invited to a spinster aunt’s abode where terrifying and darkly hilarious things lurk as they take a deep and crazy dive into Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 1977 horror hit, HOUSE. Tune in to learn how a surreal story from the imagination of Nobuhiko’s daughter became an adored and legendary tale of terror whose impact is still being felt t…
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Celebrating "What's Right!"
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We often hear people talk about what's wrong with the world. Jan shares the story and words of a photographer who turns that on its ear, focusing on what's right, in our lives and that of others. There is a lift and balance, he suggests, if we follow that positive example.Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach welcomes author and historian Lara Gabrielle (Captain of her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies) onto the Revue to review an actual revue as they dive into the creation and legacy of MGM’s star fueled extravaganza, THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929! Settle in and listen as the two delve into the trajectories of actors moving from silent film two sound,…
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Recently, Jan was asked to place on a gravestone 13 words to sum up the life of a loved one. It got him thinking, what 13 words would each of us choose for ourselves when that day comes? And, then, another thought...what 13 words would each of us choose to describe ourselves right now, today?Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach and Rashmi are on the highway to hell by way of Shintoho as they unravel the many layers and devilish sights of Nobuo Nakagawa’s 1960 outing, JIGOKU Tune in to hear about the many ways this startling and stunning piece of horror cinema has captivated the worlds attention and how its impact is felt in cinema at large to this day.…
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Hunt 12: It Runs in the Family
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Way way back in the 1890s A secret monster hunting family Got a visit from a prophet Who told them of their children's destiny Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Izzy as Ariana Quell VanHellmans Nick as Jason VanHellmans Stephanie as Doctor Temperance Vigilance Frankenstein VanHellmans IV Justin as Oscar VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our net…
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The Day the Bard's Swans Spoke Ukrainian
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Art can heal and illuminate. This we know. But the recent performance of King Lear by Ukrainian amateur actors in Shakespeare's hometown in England, inspires us all to know that anything is possible!Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach welcomes back podcaster Rashmi Menon (YBR Presents KOWAI) onto the show to revisit the wide world of Welles with a look at his 1948 attempt at the Bard Avon, MACBETH. Something fun this way comes as the duo get to the hurly-burly that was an expedited and tension-fueled production, discuss the reputation of Republic Studios and how this film w…
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The Day My Brother Made A Miracle
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Retelling a story of his dad and late brother, Mark, Jan celebrates the incomparable love and gifts that they gave him, and calls on all of us to cherish the possibility of discovering light in the darkness. Dedicated to Mark's daughter, Jan's niece: Happy graduation day, Amanda!Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach & Rashmi get Shakesperean on Kowai as they tackle a fog laden land of Madness and Mifune with Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 masterclass, THRONE OF BLOOD. Tune in as the two extrapolate how Kurosawa lends a horror layer onto the familiar story of MacBeth and how it manages to prove itself a worthy entry into the canon of Japanese Horror. PLUS: Zach dem…
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Six Men in Wheelchairs, the Tallest of All of Us
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The 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Jan meets 6 veterans flying to Normandy and shares how their story is a reminder to each of us that we can grow into our worthiness of all they did and the gifts they gave us.Par Jan Goldstein
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Hunt 11: The Bone Queen
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Every small town has their big secret buried underneath. In the caverns beneath Manford Oklahoma, that secret threatens to swallow up David unless his brothers can convince the locals that tooth fairies are very real, and very dangerous. Our Cast: Justin as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanH…
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Joining Mike on this edition of Hitting Left is noted education historian Diane Ravitch. Diane has been a sharp critic of corporate school reform practices such as high stakes testing, vouchers and privatization. In the second half of the show Mike and Diane discuss the presidential election and the war on Gaza and the student protests against it.…
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Raising a Pint To Mike O'Casey (reprise from 1st season)
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Come with Jan to a small village on the Beira Peninsula of Ireland, where he learns the power of community and connection. See if you hear the ring of a phone during the podcast. Mystically, it was a call from Ireland! Raise a pint!Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach welcomes filmmaker and film lover Jace Perrodin onto the show to tackle one of the great titans of cinema in one of his most thought-provoking pieces with a deep dive into Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 opus, MODERN TIMES. Get lost in the cogs of conversation as the two unravel the origin of the production, examine Chaplins meticulous and lengthy film…
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Hunt 10: To Catch a Teeth
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As the VanHellmans brothers continue to investigate, floppy bodies keep piling up. But small towns can be hostile to outside interlopers. Our Cast: Justin as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our network Discord community! What does Eddie sell when it's…
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Asking the Beautiful Questions
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Poet-Philosopher David Whyte points us to insightful and clarifying questions that can empower the lives we're living, and, as Jan shares with us, those we have yet to live.Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) as the duo hitch a ride on a wagon Continue readingEp. 129: YBRTV- Star Trek (1966) or ‘The Tribble with Khan’Par Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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With Bard College peace activist Lucy Gunderson.
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Joining Mike and Fred on this edition of Hitting Left is Bard College student and activist Lucy Gunderson talking about the student movement against Israeli genocide in Gaza.
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The Path To Clarity (and Hope)-reprise*
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Jan shares a reprise of an episode recorded during the pandemic. It's the story of a remarkable couple whose dreams were dashed and then reborn. Come meet Rick and Sarah and their discovery of hope.Par Jan Goldstein
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On this special mini-episode, Zach and return guest Annette Bochenek (Hometowns to Hollywood) sit down to recap their experiences at Continue readingEp. 128.5: TCM Film Festival RecapPar Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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Hunt 9: Brothers Weekend
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Another week, another premonition. Gigi has seen the gnashing of teeth and a baby in grave danger. She is unable to join the hunt this time, which means the VanHellmans brother are free from any oversight as they head out to the small town of Mannford, Oklahoma. Our Cast: Justin as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHell…
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The Unimaginable-Kurt's Story-Part Two
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If you could capture any image that represents your life, what would it be? Jan shares a reprise of the triumphant conclusion to one of the most inspiring individuals he has ever known, a man who experienced the worst that humanity had to offer, and gave back the best.Par Jan Goldstein
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Zach and Rashmi get entranced to an upper class home only to find the fantasy is the trance of a Continue readingKowai- Chapter 10: Ugetsu (1953)Par Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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