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The creators of the ‘Trimming The Music Fat’ podcast turn their attention to the world of movies. Listen as they review a movie series & decide which films need ‘trimmed’ from it.
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Introducing the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast We know what you are thinking, ”Great another podcast about roller coaster top ten lists and ride debates”. Well yes, sort of... While Trimmed & Stapled will include our thoughts and opinions on the best hyper coasters we have ridden, which Disney parks has the best theming, and which wooden coaster needs to become the next RMC hybrid, we would also like to take a different approach. Each week we will spend about a half ...
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The Rotunda with Trimmel Gomes: A podcast about the people and issues shaping Florida politics. Join the conversation, tell us your story and interact with us @RotundaPodcast We appreciate your feedback - leave comments! Website: www.rotundapodcast.com
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Send us a text Our 2024 travel is done, however, it's never too soon to start planning our 2025 trips. Dorney Park is our home Cedar Fair Park (well Six Flags Park I guess) and in this episode we are discussing everything about this park. Check it out and let us know your thoughts on this amazing park. Daily Content which includes both full length …
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"The dialogue is awful." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Paul Melon delve into 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones'. They discuss the film's box office performance, character development, the central romance between Anakin and Padmé, the significance of the clones, action sequences, sp…
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Send us a text We have had the pleasure of riding nine wooden roller coasters created by Great Coasters International and in this episode we are going to ranking the 9 we have ridden. Check it out and let us know what you think about our rankings. Which is your favorite. Follow Us on our YouTube Channel - 125rollercoaster Support the show Thanks fo…
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"The Phantom Menace gets the Star Wars prequels off to a bumpy start." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul Melon delve into the Star Wars prequel, 'The Phantom Menace' (1999). They discuss the film's impact, character performances, the use of CGI, and the overall pacing and storytelling. The conversation…
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Send us a text We went live for this episode of the Trimmed & Stapled podcast just because it's our 150th. We take questions from the chat since we did this episode live on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. What's fact? What's fiction? You Decide Support the show Thanks for Listening and Check Us Out On Social Media!! Facebook : https://www.facebook…
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Send us a text Welcome to Season 5 of the 125 Roller Coaster Challenge - Trimmed & Stapled Podcast. We kick off the season with a video we launched on our YouTube channel which would make a great podcast, Helpful Hints for Hersheypark. This script is focused on 2024 but we updated the information for the upcoming season. Let us know your thoughts a…
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“And I thought my jokes were bad.” – Joker Summary Like 1989 before it, 2008 belonged to the Batman. The goodwill built up by Batman Begins (2005) and Heath Ledger’s sad, untimely death, made ‘The Dark Knight’ THE film to see that Summer. And it didn’t disappoint, becoming a critical and audience favourite, and the highest grossing movie of 2008. J…
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After 3 and a half years co-hosting at TTMF, Paul is hanging up his headphones for a new venture (coming 2025). Hear about it here and what Stephen’s exciting plans are for the future of the podcast.
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Summary Back in 2023, we rewatched the Beverly Hills Cop trilogy and dedicated an episode to it. Since then, after 30 years, we’ve got a new movie: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’, which podcast host Stephen reckons is the best of the sequels. So, strap yourself into the Fisher Price, LEGO looking police car, and get ready for some Axel F info, fun cli…
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“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman Summary Like Lazarus from the flames, the Dark Knight returned in glorious style with Christopher's Nolan's 'Batman Begins' (2005); a film very worthy of discussion. Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul critique the movie, sharing that they enjoyed the more serious take on the Batman…
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The original. The best. The one and only Sean Connery is back for one last adventure as Bond, James Bond, in Irvin Kershner’s 1983 movie ‘Never Say Never Again’. It was Bond v Bond in 1983. NSNA v Octopussy. Sean Connery v Roger Moore. Kevin McClory v Cubby Broccoli. Who won at the box office? Listen/Watch to find out. Is it the Best Bond movie in …
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Send us a text In the Northeast the amusement park season has come to an end and with it all the fun we had with our weekly visits. We recap the summer season and touchbase on some highlights coming up so check out this weeks podcast!! Also remember to Like and Subscribe if you enjoy our Amusement Park & Roller Coaster content. Daily Content which …
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The names Lazenby, George Lazenby, and he only ever played James Bond once after foolishly deciding to quit after making ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (1969). Good job it’s one of the greatest Bond movies of all time and a personal favourite of podcast hosts Stephen & Paul. So, settle down, pour yourself a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred, an…
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"I just thought it was absolutely amazing" Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the beloved movie trilogy, Back to the Future. They talk about their love for the first movie, its great cast, and timeless humor. They also discuss the impact of the movie and how it has stood the test of time. They share their personal experiences of watc…
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"Joel Schumacher's tongue-in-cheek attitude hits an unbearable limit in Batman and Robin" Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the 1997 film Batman and Robin. They critique the movie's campy and kid-friendly approach, highlighting its flaws such as cheesy puns, over-the-top characters, and unrealistic plot elements. They also mention a…
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Send us a text The title says it all, It's truly been awhile since we dropped a episode so why not make it a new season. Sorry for the delay but we decided to take a bit of a break to regroup and see if this podcast was something we wanted to continue (guess what, it is) In this episode we are going to go over some highlights of the summer so far f…
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"She's smiling when she's doing it, and that's what makes it scarier." Summary In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, Stephen and Paul discuss the Omen franchise. They rank and review each film, starting with the original 1976 classic. They praise the film's brilliant cast, memorable scenes, and impactful kills. They also discuss the iconic end…
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"It's one of those ones that I enjoyed at the time" Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Val Kilmer’s sole outing as the Caped Crusader in 1995’s Batman Forever. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, music, …
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"With the exception of Mission to Moscow, this film is high in the running to become the worst movie in the franchise." Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul review the Police Academy movie series. They discuss each film from Police Academy 4 to Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, highlighting the decline in quality with each installment. They s…
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SummaryIn this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Tim Burton's 1992 film Batman Returns. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, set design, and focus on the villains. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier B…
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SummaryTim Burton's Batman (1989) was a cultural phenomenon and a game-changing movie. The film's success was evident in its box office gross and critical reception. It also had a profound effect on podcast host Stephen Nicholson. Join Stephen now as he shares his personal experiences with the movie; provides Batman information; picks his favourite…
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Send us a text It's been awhile but the Trimmed & Stapled podcast is back to kick off May and of course that means it will be our queue episode. We are currently at 9 parks and 33 roller coasters as we start hitting the amusement park season and this episode goes over every ride, park, and adventure that April had to offer. We will also highlight o…
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Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat,' hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Police Academy franchise. They rank the first three films and share their favourite scenes. They also discuss the outdated and controversial elements of the movies, such as stereotypes and sexism. The hosts reminisce about their fond memories of watching the fil…
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Send us a text By request, this episode let's you see behind the scenes of 125 and how we make the podcast, videos and more. Let us know what you think. Also remember to Like and Subscribe if you enjoy our Amusement Park & Roller Coaster content. Daily Content which includes both full length videos, walkthroughs, and shorts. We have 60 parks on our…
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Like Batman without Robin, Stephen is leaving behind co-host Paul as he travels to Gotham City to critique each of the Batman movies. Summary Batman the movie from 1966 is a campy and humorous take on the iconic superhero. It features Batman and Robin battling various villains in an over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek manner. The movie was a financial…
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Send us a text April is here and it's time for our newest "queue" episode where we discuss everything we have done in the past month and where we are going this month. We are also going to be discussing the 17 roller coasters we have ridden so far and let you know how they are running and our thoughts so kick back and relax as spring has sprung and…
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Send us a text In this episode we are going back to 2018 and heading to our one trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri. We discuss the trip, the park, the map, the food and of course the roller coasters. Was Time Traveler our favorites or did Outlaw Run still win our heart. Did we get the BBQ or did we venture into some of the other amazing…
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Send us a text Our 2024 season is well underway and our goals are simple, ride 125 roller coasters and visit 60 different parks. To our surprise, we are already at 5 park visits and it's only the middle of March. Sit back and enjoy as Paul discusses his experiences at all five of these parks and remember to check out the YouTube channel to see vide…
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Send us a text It's time for our March queue episode where we discuss not just what we have done in the past month but what we are planning on doing as March rolls on bye. The saying is usually March comes in like a Lion and leaves like a Lamb but our upcoming park schedule is packed. While our coaster count probably isn't going to be growing a lot…
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Send us a text Our voters asked for it, we all get to enjoy our first ever "state" awards where we discuss all the parks with roller coasters and then at the end tell you our Top Amusement Parks, Top Family Parks, Top Three Steel and Top Three Wooden Roller Coasters. Today we are discussing New Jersey (our neighbor to the east) with 15 parks that m…
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SummaryIn this episode, TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Indiana Jones films, focusing on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and The Dial of Destiny (2023). They provide interesting facts, review the movies, and discuss their rankings. They also discuss the use of CGI and the aging of the characters. Ultimately, they decide to remove the la…
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Send us a text Today we are predicting the future, okay maybe not but we do know a lot about Hersheypark (did we mention it is our home park) so we have some thoughts on what we see happening in the next five years. Check out this episode and let us know if you think we are correct and remember you can vote for our next episode on Instagram and You…
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Send us a text We are going back to our roots in this episode. When we started the podcast years ago the whole concept was to go over our trips as we reached for 125 different coasters. Since that time we have added more and more to our topics such as coaster rankings, waterpark reviews, and more. Well this week the winning topic was back to the Pa…
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We’re donning our fedora and picking up our whip to bring you another episode of Trimming The Movie Fat. And it’s the first episode of a two parter celebrating the legacy of the Indiana Jones franchise, starring Harrison Ford. In part one we celebrate the glory years of the world’s most famous archaeologist: - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Templ…
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Send us a text This week we dive into the biggest enthusiast issue of the day, what counts as a coaster credit. We go over the five areas that roller coaster enthusiasts debate and what our views are of each. We also are launching our newest segment, Weekly Dispatch where we discuss five hot topics in the amusement park community. Remember you can …
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