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“Podcasting is becoming a spiritual thing. I must admit it frightens me a bit; they don't seem to see the difference between podcasting, and not podcasting. Mark! Jill! Vince! There's no concept of weekends anymore!” We’re going down to Virgil, Texas to check out 1986’s David Byrne musical comedy, “True Stories”. Harden up your heart, forget your name, and live some wild wild life, ‘cause you’re the dream operator. Dan McQuade on the final days of the Gallery Mall in Philadelphia & Dan's Defector archiveCheck out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Jill on Threads, specifically her Raccoon Thread Host: J. Michael DeAngelisContestants: Jillian Ivey, Mark Nessel, Vince Nigito

"Legend has it, in the mystic land of Prydain, there was a podcast so cruel and so evil that even the gods feared it." Welcome to the depths of the Disney vault for a screening of the black sheep of their classic animated library, 1985's "The Black Cauldron." On a quest for podcast glory, two contestants go head-to-head, answering questions about Disney history, the naming of cats, Jeffery Katzenberg's taste in editing, the difference between dwarves and fairies, and how not to confuse this fantasy film with a certain genre classic. Grab a slice of bread, an apple, and your favorite oracular pig...we're going down to Prydain!Tim Burton's original designs vs Milt Kahl'sCheck out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: J. Michael DeAngelis Contestants: John Guest, Chris Klaniecki

That's a sweaty podcast. That's two sweaty podcasts. Let me feel you. Ah, that's another sweaty podcast.” Hope you're hungry! This week we are serving up a heaping helping of 1985's horror comedy classic The Stuff! Put on your bib and make room for dessert because enough is never enough! Will you be listening to it? Or will it be listening to you?Check out Cinema Smorgasbord's website Cinema Smorgasbord on Facebook, Twitter, and BlueSky13 Strange Things You Wouldn't Believe are in GeorgiaHost: Steve GoffContestants: John Guest, Mark Nessel, Doug Tilly

"To crush your questions; see their points tallied before you, and to hear the lamentations of the other contestants." That's what's best for our guests this week as they embark on an epic podcast journey through 1982's Conan the Barbarian. Hear them grapple with made up fantasy words, attempt to explain the un-narrated parts of the film, and guess why James Earl Jones was so comfortable with snakes. Do you want to live forever? You will when you're done this episode! ⁠Check out "Coco The Barbarian Needs A Friend" on Mission: Rejected feed hereHost: Bob KillionContestants: Matt Candio, Lydia Grajauskas, Mark Nessel

"Fiddle-de-dee! I don't much like the way you podcast!" We are covering a big-budget comedy classic this week. This 1965 picture has stars, stunts, and set pieces galore. Push the play button, Max!⁠Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠Host: Chris Klaniecki Contestants: J. Michael DeAngelis, Bob Killion, Paige KlanieckiP.S. Easter egg for our audience, mentioned at the very end of this episode!

"You ever hear the term 'podcaster'...used outside of its normal meaning?" We've got another Bronson caper for you all this week. Our contestants answer questions about elaborate assassinations, weird parties, sleepy time tea, big cats, motorcycles, and as usual, we take a trip to the zoo. Come listen, it won't even cost you a lot of bread!⁠Check out "Coco The Barbarian Needs A Friend" on Mission: Rejected feed here⁠ Get your tickets for Mission: Rejected live on Saturday, August 2nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: Mark NesselContestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee