Celebrating the music of Max Creek, including reviews of live shows, conversations with fans and discussions about the history and impact of this legendary jam band.
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A wizard dating podcast featuring community-submitted wizards and their personal ads where YOU get to vote on who dates who! Hosted by Chemistro the Match Mage and Cupid the Hawk from the depths of their crystal prison.
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The Woodsman's Podcast discusses bushcraft, hunting, harvesting, foraging &fishing. This is a monthly podcast about being a woodsman in New England hosted by New Hampshire native Ed Butler (Working Class Woodsman on YouTube) and joined by his friend Max Ledoux. Ed is a skilled woodsman with a lifetime of knowledge from being in the woods.
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Are you a live music lover? Do you enjoy a good happy hour in the great outdoors? If so, you won't want to miss this limited series podcast - Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five. Join us as we take you on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of the electrifying bands playing at the weekly outdoor happy hour event, Alive @ Five. Discover the fascinating stories of the talented musicians who make the event come alive with their music. From May to September, the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in Downt ...
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Have you ever had an idea for a new product but just didn't know how to get started? If so, then this is the podcast for you! Each week, we highlight a different product entrepreneur who turned a great new idea into a successful new product. You'll hear about their challenges, their triumphs, their ups, and their downs. But, most of all, you'll learn how each guest was able to take nothing more than an idea, and turn it into a viable, marketable product or business. Our guests have been feat ...
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Join hosts Kevin and Brian as they talk about horror films and present reviews of the best and worst of the genre, using many decades of experience as horror fans.
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A show about making the most of the winter growing season, hosted by Clara Coleman.
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A horror, trash, sci-fi, action podcast. The Common Craig, his wife, Nicole, and other contributors, discuss genre movies with their own brand of whimsical wit. Join them as they withstand the lengthy horrors of segments like the FOCUS OF FEAR! They decide whether a movie survives to live on in their collection, or meets a grisly demise in AMASS OR MURDER! Their bloodlust demands that an anthology movie does battle with itself, in the ANTHOLOGY DEATHMATCH! Will these depraved despots ever re ...
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In this lively episode we chat with the Special Delivery Band ahead of their upcoming performance at Alive @ Five. The band shares their excitement about returning to the stage, their long history together, and what fans can expect from their high-energy show, which includes a mix of classic rock, Motown, and more. With over 22 years of playing tog…
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Podcast 296 This week, we’ve got a full stack of new films. We’ll open with the much-hyped “Longlegs” and see if we agree with the buzz. We’ll stop in and check out an “Oddity,” try not to die in “Tuesday,” figure out how to get by while “Handling the Undead,” and maybe go to a place where “You’ll Never Find Me.” All of these have been released in …
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BIGFOOT - We Want to Believe (The Legend of Boggy Creek, Night of the Demon, Willow Creek)
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Send us a text Do you believe in cryptids? Is Bigfoot, or some variation like the Fouke Monster, really out there? And if they are, are they just lonely, but shy creatures? Or are they genital-ripping monstrosities who want to mate with you? Look, we really don't know. But we'll try to answer these very important questions. We want to believe! But …
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In this episode we welcome Nick Frey & The Sons of Thunder as they gear up for their performance at Carroll Creek Amphitheatre. The band discusses their eclectic musical style, which blends rock, blues, soul, and folk, and reflects on their journey from casual jam sessions to live performances. They share their passion for writing original music, t…
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Maxxxine, Tarot, Insidious Chapter 2, Cursed Waters, and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
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Podcast 295 This week, we’ve got four new films, “Maxxxine,” “Tarot,” and “Cursed Waters: Creature of Lake Okanagan,” and the very weird “Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person,” all just recently released. We’ll go back a few years and watch “Insidious 2: Chapter 2” from 2013 as we work toward completing that series. We’ve also got fo…
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In this episode we chat with Latin music artist JChris, who will be performing live for the first time at the Alive @ Five. We discuss the vibrant, multicultural influences in JChris's music, including Brazilian, Caribbean, and Mexican sounds, and what to expect from his energetic performance this Thursday. With a mix of Latin covers, original song…
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Podcast Episode 294 This week, we’ve got two new films, “Lore” and also “Humane,” both from 2024. Going back a few years, we cover a trio of books based on Clive Barker stories, “Midnight Meat Train” (2008), “Lord of Illusions” (1995), and “Rawhead Rex” from 1986. Then, instead of a single short film, we’ll watch FOUR of them! Get all our reviews o…
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Send us a text After the length of that last episode, you may have thought that we were dead. But no, we have one final stop before we can escape the Summer of Action! Well, two technically. But if we're going to escape from two of America's major cities, we may need help from someone with experience. Thankfully, Snake Plissken always seems to get …
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In this episode we welcome Daisy Road, a dynamic band blending classic rock, funk, soul, and a touch of 70s disco. The band members share their diverse musical influences and the story of how they formed. We discuss their excitement for their upcoming performance at Alive @ Five on August 15th, promising a lively and eclectic set. Don't miss this c…
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Podcast Episode 293 This week, we’ve got two new films, “A Quiet Place: Day One” and also “In a Violent Nature,” both from 2024. Going back a ways, we cover the haunted hotel in “1408” from 2007, and get all beat out of shape at “Eden Lake” from 2008. Lastly, we’ll watch a new LGBT Indie film, “Ganymede” also from 2024. Good stuff! Then, instead of…
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In this episode we welcome The Dan McGuire Group to share their experiences and excitement for this upcoming event. As seasoned veterans of Alive @ Five, the band reflects on their past performances, including memorable moments and weather challenges. They discuss their wide-ranging musical influences and the unique setlist they have prepared for t…
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The Complexities of a Year-Round, Truly Full-Diet, CSA with Mark & Kristen Kimball of Essex Farm
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Mark and Kristen Kimball of Essex Farm in Essex, New York, have farmed for over 20 years together. Mark and Kristen are known for their year-round, free-choice, whole-diet CSA model on 130 acres, with 22 acres and vegetables and access to 1,100 acres per grazing, haymaking, and sugaring, producing everything from veggies, fruit, grains, meat, dairy…
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Send us a text The Summer of Action arrives in the Hyborian Age! Brother Brian joins us, as we discuss the Riddle of Steel, the Wheel of Pain, the Tree of Woe, the Mountain of Power, and other elements related to the film adventures of Conan the Cimmerian. Do you want to live forever? If you do, you may as well listen to a really lengthy podcast ep…
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Winnie the Pooh 2, Out of Darkness, Wolf Creek 2, The Wicker Tree, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space + FIVE Shorts
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Podcast Episode 292 We’ve got an eclectic collection of weirdness for you this week: The much-improved sequel to last year’s “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” is out, as is a very nice caveman horror film, “Out of Darkness” from last year. “Wolf Creek 2” (2013) continues our fun with Mick from Down Under, and “The Wicker Tree” (2011) shows us how …
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In episode 54 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson reviews Max Creek's performance on August 7, 1993, at the Horizontal Boogie Bar in Rochester, New York. This Max Creek show is available to download or stream here: https://archive.org/details/mc1993-08-07.SBD.DAT.flac16 If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the c…
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On this episode we welcome ASA & Friends (DJ Bosby & Slash) for a lively discussion about the upcoming Alive @ Five event at Carroll Creek Amphitheatre. They share their excitement for the live hip-hop performance with a full band, discuss the evolving music scene in Frederick, and reflect on the importance of never allowing ANYONE to take your dre…
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Farmer Sarah Patterson of Red Acre Farm in Cedar City, Utah, was just 14 years old when she started her first CSA on her parents' land after they moved to Utah from LA. Now, 15 years later, she has built Red Acre Farm into a thriving one-acre certified organic farm with a year-round, full-diet CSA, farm stand, farm kitchen, AND farm stay, along wit…
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Podcast Episode 291 It’s time to catch up on some newer releases. We’ll take a look at 2024’s “Arcadian,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Cold Blows the Wind,” and “New Life.” For our oldies, we’ll look at 1966’s “Psycho Circus” and 1991’s “Child’s Play 3.” They’re mostly decent, but we had some nits to pick with each of them. Check out all our books w…
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On this episode of Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five, we're thrilled to feature the band Oversoon. Get ready for an exclusive acoustic performance and a sneak peek of their brand-new song, "Sorry Soul," before its live debut at Carroll Creek Amphitheatre in downtown Frederick. The band shares insights into their music, their creative process during th…
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Kate Woods, farm manager of Beetlebung Farm in Chilmark, Massachusetts, along with her partner Nick, are the co-managers of a two-acre regenerative and primarily no-till farm on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Before its current iteration, the land had a rich history in agriculture, something of which that has been important to carry on for the is…
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Sharktopus, Sharkula, Sharkenstein, Sharktopus vs Pteracuda, Sharktopus vs Whalewolf, and Shark Side of the Moon
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Podcast Episode 290 It’s been three years since we did our last “Shark Week,” and we thought it was high tide to do another. But this time with a twist– they’re all horror comedies. We’ll start off with “Sharktopus,” a terrible, terrible film that was good enough to spawn two sequels, “Sharktopus vs Pteracuda” and “Sharktopus vs Whalewolf,” which a…
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Send us a text You didn't think that it was game over for the Summer of Action, did you? What are we gonna do now, what are we gonna do? We're not going to build a fire and sing a few songs, I'll tell you that. Look, if we're going to do this right, we need to bring in a special guest. James (not Cameron), allegedly the foremost expert of all thing…
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In this episode we welcome Ryan Watkins, leader of the Ryan Watkins Group, on location at the beach during vacation=). We discuss Ryan's diverse musical background, his band's unique blend of jazz and pop, and their upcoming debut performance at Alive @ Five. Ryan shares insights into the band's origins from Towson University's jazz program and hig…
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The Art of Kaizen + Holistic Management on a Growing, Year-Round Vegetable Farm with Max & Katie of Winter Kissed Farm
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As their farm name suggests, Montana farmers Max Smith and Katie Madden of Winter Kissed Farm focus on growing vegetable crops year-round, especially during the winter seasons. On 15 acres and at 3,500 feet in elevation, they use multiple high-tunnels and caterpillar-tunnels to grow crops and sell them through a CSA, an online store, and to some ar…
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Wait Until Dark, The Entity, Space Amoeba, Dark Places, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism
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Podcast Episode 289 We’ve got a mixed bag this week; some really good films and some awful stinkers. That’s OK; we watch them so you don’t have to. We’ll start off with the classic “Wait Until Dark” from 1967. then move on to the scary “The Entity” from 1982. We’ll take a fun break with “Space Amoeba” from 1970 and watch a short film as well. We’ll…
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Today, we chat with the talented Max Muscato, who shares insights into his music, including his emotionally charged songs inspired by personal experiences and his autistic brother. Max discusses his dynamic performances and upcoming shows, including his first Alive @ Five appearance this Thursday, July 11th, at Carroll Creek Amphitheatre. Tune in f…
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An Inspiring Veteran Farmer on Self, Family, & Community Care with Elizabeth Keen of Indian Line Farm
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Elizabeth Keen of Indian Line Farm in Western Massachusetts, has been farming for 27 years and began her farm with her husband on land that was the birthplace of the CSA model popularized by Robyn Van En in 1986. Stewarding this important property, Elizabeth started her CSA with 12 member shares in 1997, which has since grown to 250 members, plus s…
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Podcast Episode 288 Note: We're traveling this week, and the sound quality is little more "echo-y" than usual. We'll probably be back to our normal studio setup next week. Sorry! We’ll start out this week watching the recent “I Saw the TV Glow” from 2024. We liked it but admit that we probably didn’t fully understand all of it. Then we’ll get caugh…
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Send us a Text Message. If you think action movies are all testosterone, think again! We have three movies for you, with ladies kicking some serious butt. You'd better hope that you're not on the wrong side of vengeance, messed with a police officer/martial arts instructor's family, and that you haven't been stealing babies! A child conceived to be…
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Ellie Goldstein and Dan Bryant of Small Holding Farm in Morganton, North Carolina, were recommended by a fan of the show as young, new, year-round farmers. Ellie and Dan started their farm in 2020 during the early months of the pandemic. Ellie has a background in psychology and works part-time in the mental health field and Dan is a certified arbor…
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Podcast Episode 287 It’s Road Kill Week here with the Horror Guys. The rubber hits the road with “Mad Max” from 1979, “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” from 1981, and “Max Max: Beyond Thunderdome” from 1985. We wait about thirty years for the next installment, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. Then we’ll go back and see the movie that influenced the whol…
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Send us a text The Summer of Action continues, and it feels like a steel mill outside. Hot enough to melt a liquid nitrogen-frozen T-1000! Oh, yeah, and it's also 40th anniversary of the first movie in this series. So, chill out, dic...oh, wait! I mean, chill out and relax while we discuss some James Cameron cyborg stuff. Overshadowed by its sequel…
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On this episode we feature La Unica, the unique Latin-Irish fusion band set to perform at Alive @ Five this Thursday June 27th 2024. We chat with band members Corey, Gonzo, and Matt about their energetic performances, spontaneous setlists, and the vibrant atmosphere at Carroll Creek. With a mix of Celtic and salsa vibes, La Unica promises a lively …
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Aidan Feeney of Fog Town Farm is located on Nantucket Island, 30 miles off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Growing up on Nantucket as an outdoor enthusiast and working in landscaping and doing tree work during high school, Aidan became inspired to learn about agriculture and spent time in New York and in Vermont in college working on farms. In 2019, he…
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They/Them, Immaculate, My Animal, The Retreat, Good Boy, and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
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Podcast Episode 286 We’ve got a neat mix of things this week, starting with “They/Them” from last year and “Immaculate” from last month. We’ll check in on a young werewolf in “My Animal” from 2023 and then run to the country for 2021’s “The Retreat.” We’ll meet an unusual pet in “Good Boy” and then watch Freddy die again in “Freddy’s Dead: The Fina…
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On this week’s episode we speak with artist Karen Jonas, who will be performing at the upcoming Alive @ Five. Hosted by Steve Bell, this episode delves into Karen's musical journey, her creative process, and her latest album. Get a sneak peek into what makes her live shows so captivating, featuring a mix of new tracks, fan favorites, and unique cov…
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Nate & Gabrielle of Six River Farm are located just north of Portland, ME. As early apprentices of Paul and Sandy Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farm—also former guests on the show—Nate and Gabrielle are now in their 18th! year of farming. Starting Six River Farm in 2007, on 2.5 acres of leased land, AND utilizing a collective farm model with four farms…
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The Moor, Arena Wars, Realm of Shadows, The Perfection, The Devil’s Path, and Destroy All Monsters
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Podcast Episode 285 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “The Moor,” “Arena Wars,” and “Realm of Shadows.” Next we’ll watch a couple of fun films we missed in 2018, “The Perfection” and “The Devil’s Path.” Finally, we’ll head back to Japan with 1968’s “Destroy All Monsters.” Check out all our…
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In this episode of Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five, Pebble to Pearl is in the building! The band shares their spontaneous approach to making music, the joy of performing live, and their unique sound blending R&B, funk, and rock. Get to know the band members, their musical journey, and their excitement for Thursday's Alive @ Five performance at Carro…
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Blooms During the Coldest and Darkest Months of the Year with Emily of Von Trapp Flowers & Linda of Little Farmhouse Flowers
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Today, I have TWO guests, Emily Von-Trapp of Von Trapp Flowers in VT and Linda D’arco of Little Farmhouse Flowers in NY. Emily and Linda each operate their own cut flower businesses with a focus on wholesale and winter flower bulb forcing AND they collaborate to teach flower farmers how to bring beautiful flowers to bloom during the coldest and dar…
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Summer of Action, Part 1 (Mad Max, The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Mad Max: Fury Road)
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Send us a text It's time we does the tell, so that we 'members the man who in the roar of an engine lost everything. A burnt-out, desolate man, who wandered out into the wasteland. It was there, in that blighted place, that he learned to live again. Witness us doing the tell, so we will ride eternal, shiny and chrome. While we have not yet had a ch…
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Sting, The First Omen, Insane Like Me, Titane, Cthulhu, and Jesus Shows You The Way to the Highway
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Podcast Episode 284 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “Sting,” “The First Omen,” and “Insane Like Me.” Then we’ll talk about a really weird one, “Titane” from 2024. For our bonus movies, we’ll look at “Cthulhu” (2008) and “Jesus Shows You The Way to the Highway” (2019). Check out all our b…
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On this episode we connect with Zachary Smith of the Mardi Gras Kings for an engaging phone interview. They discuss the band's history, including their name change from Dixie Power Trio to avoid controversy and better represent their New Orleans-inspired music. Zachary shares insights into the band's evolution, the members' musical journey, and the…
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Building a Year-Round, Family-Focused Farm in the South with Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms
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Over the last 14 years, Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms has been passionate about developing growing systems to successfully grow and sell certified organic produce fifty-two weeks a year in western Tennessee. Along with his wife Ashley and six homeschooled children, he is committed to creating a family-focused farm that allows for a sustainable and …
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Episode 283 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “Abigail,” “Pandemonium,” and “Infested.” Then we’ll talk about a fairly obscure oldie, “The Deathhead Virgin” from 1974. The weekly newsletter this time around has two more: “Vertigo” (1958) “Frankenstein vs. Baragon” (1965) aka “Frankenstein …
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In episode 53 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson talks with Bill Hoy about his appreciation of Max Creek and his experiences taping the band over the years. Bill also talks about the incredible community that supports Max Creek, the rewards of recording live music and the importance of preserving the band's legacy. This episode features the followin…
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Send us a text Mentioned way back in Episode One of the podcast, one of Nicole's favorite horrors finally receives the featured treatment. Please don't tell Angela Bettis that it took us this long to get back to it. If you can't find a friend, make one. Angela Bettis stars in writer/director, Lucky McKee's May (2002), delivering a charming, moving …
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In this episode of Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five, we chat with Andy Schneider from The Players Band, who are set to perform at Carroll Creek Amphitheater this Thursday. Andy shares the band's long history with Alive @ Five, their 25-year journey, and their signature blend of reggae and ska. He discusses the band's dynamic 10-member lineup, their u…
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Episode 282 This week, we’ll start with the brand-new, kaiju-sized “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024) and then look at a smaller scale problem, “Imaginary” (2024). We’ll watch a short film, then take a look at some filmmakers getting murdered in “Knife+Heart” (2018). Finally, we’ll spend the night in a convenience store with “Open 24 Hours” (…
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Join us for an exclusive episode of Backstage Pass to Alive at 5, where we chat with Mark Wilner, band leader of Quantum Leap. Get an insider's look at their journey, from humble beginnings in the 80s music scene to rocking Frederick's Alive @ Five event. Mark shares fascinating stories from his time at Washington Talent Agency and his passion for …
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