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Matt Braunsdorf and The Future of Cinema

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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I miss going to the movies. I'm trying to remember the last movie I saw in theaters. (Uncut Gems?) It feels like a lifetime ago. I would love to go back, but I don't feel safe sitting in a room with strangers for two hours. I'll wear a mask--but how…

Jessica Lanyadoo and The Astrology of an Apocalypse

July 25, 2020September 8, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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As citizens continue to ignore the pandemic, President Trump starts wearing a mask in public and then deploys secret police to the city of Portland. While Trump continues to position himself as a "law and order" President, moms form a wall to protect protestors from violence. It remains to be…

Slightly Special Wants To See Leadership

June 6, 2020June 20, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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This Apocalypse keeps getting more difficult as Americans across the country engage in peaceful protests for Black Lives Matter while instigators see opportunities for chaos. Curfews have been issued, and tear gas has been deployed. On Monday, while standing in the rose garden, President Donald Trump released the National Gaurd…

Sleep Eat with David Bluvband

May 23, 2020May 30, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! It's the unofficial start of summer, and officials "wouldn't dare close the beaches" on a holiday weekend. Yes, we are living in the movie Jaws. Anyway... this week, I check in with my friend David Bluvband. He's been living alone in his studio apartment since the…

BONUS EPISODE: The Unimaginary Friendcast with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

May 19, 2020May 20, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

Jo Anna Van Thuyne

This is a very special BONUS EPISODE of Apocalypse...Now? I know that you're looking for more podcasts to listen to while you're stuck in lockdown. Don't worry, I got you. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce you to one of my FAVORITE podcasts, The Unimaginary Friendcast.…

Frank Conniff and TCM Therapy

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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Here we are, approaching our... 7th? 8th? week in quarantine? *Shrug* Does anyone really measure time anymore? I know I don't! The only time I need is for this podcast, and this week I have a really awesome guest. Frank Conniff, AKA TV's Frank from Mystery Science Theater 3000, talks…

Dave Hill’s Zoom Conspiracy

May 2, 2020May 9, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

Jo Anna Van Thuyne

I can't believe it's May already! Where does the time go? Oh, that's right--out the window during a pandemic. How are you holding up? Last week, the quarantine got to me a little bit, but this week I was lucky enough to sit down with the amazingly talented and funny…

Alexa O’Neill’s Apocalypse Fashion

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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It's another week of quarantine, and you just want to GTFO of your house. Too bad! We're in this until May 15th! (At least) This week, I wanted to give you a taste of the traditional episode format. I conducted this interview with my dear friend, Alexa O'Neill pre-quarantine. Once…

Kyle Marian Battles COVID-19 Misinformation

March 21, 2020 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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This is one of the more serious episodes of Apocalypse...Now? This podcast pokes fun at the possibility that the world is ending, but right now we're all feeling a little uneasy. The United States is currently practicing social distancing--and we are trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this…

Superstorms and a Vortex…Should We Be Worried?

January 17, 2014September 19, 2016 by Jo Anna Van Thuyne

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] via. bustle.com[/caption] When I'm listening to the weatherman-- I sometimes have to double-check my television. You see, when Al Roker starts talking about a polar vortex I wonder if he's a guest star on Avalanche Sharks.... and I had been accidentally watching Netflix this whole time. Of…