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Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickwood Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer
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Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club. Each episode, along with a special guest, writer and host Adam Z. Robinson discusses the ghost story genre and looks at a different classic ghost story. Authors include: M.R. James, E. Nesbit, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, E.F Benson and many more. You can email your thoughts on the stories to: theghoststorybookclub@gmail.com and follow on Twitter at @ghostclubpod
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 64. Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995) Alicia Silverstone playing the victim and the perpetrator. Pervy, icky, disgustingness about the base emotions of teenagers who want to destroy other lives. Beware, dark uncomfortable jokes about the worst acts known to man and woman and children. As alw…
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Episode 63. Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023) While Michael Keaton loses his memory Glen Powell puts on disguises. Apparently Michael has some issues with how the media treats the pushing of Glen Powell. A lot of fun angry joking in this one. Knox Goes Away Notes Without Context 1:24:26-1:35:35 Hit M…
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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62 Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999) There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls rea…
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Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007) AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4 Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more epis…
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60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam. Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45 Living Doll …
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Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022) The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42 1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20 NSFW Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited…
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.…
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This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci. Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024). The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26 …
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56 Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023). Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03 NSFW and Spoilers as per usual Artwork By Ed Greer Music …
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness…
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Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970) Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope” Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15 Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32 Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Woo…
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In the season finale of Under Construction with Chadwicks host Donncha O’Callaghan chats to Irish heavyweight boxer and Chadwicks brand ambassador Jack Marley as well as the first ever Irish boxer to win Olympic gold, Michael Carruth. The episode launches as Jack completes his final preparations to compete on boxing's biggest stage and fight at the…
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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 53. The two movies talked about today are Beyond Atlantis (1973) and Fulci's Conquest (1983). Conversation includes Sig Haig and his Juices, incest, colonialism, netting people, facing your own evil, and weapons manufacturing. The Main characters went These two require drugs to enjoy. Other movies discu…
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This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform. Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes…
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Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs. Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole …
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In this episode of our award winning podcast host Donncha O’Callaghan chats to farmer and carpenter Glyn Egan (‘Sheep Shepherd’) and Munster Rugby Player John Hodnett about their experiences of modern farming life. Glyn, who is an eighth generation hill farmer on the Cork and Kerry border, first worked as a carpenter in Australia and New Zealand, b…
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Welcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes. There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy. This week’s films are 1994’s I…
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Episode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void. They just can't handle the supernatural femininity. One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 fil…
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Welcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense… Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time. Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attac…
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Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares. Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too. This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television sup…
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There is something wrong with everyone's family. HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story. This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic. One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka. *SPO…
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In this episode of the award-winning Under Construction podcast, Donncha is joined by mixed martial arts (MMA) coach John Kavanagh. Throughout the episode, Coach Kavanagh delves into the crucial role he has played in fostering the growth of MMA in Ireland, including his own journey into the sport, switching career paths from engineering to opening …
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Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say? This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick …
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Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies. This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for mos…
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This week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg. Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers. This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Cather…
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What is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans. These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies. A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice. This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1…
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In this episode host Donncha O'Callaghan is joined by social media content creator James 'Protein Bor' Doyle and actor & comedian Joe McGucken. Throughout the episode James and Joe discuss their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of content creation in the digital age where people’s attention spans are so short. They also delve into t…
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They all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise. These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos. This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris …
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During this captivating episode, Donncha O'Callaghan, Julian Benson and Dermot Bannon give insights into the challenges they have faced transforming a ‘period building that needs a lot of love and attention’ to a ‘home away from home’ for CF families. Dermot also shares his thoughts on the number of buildings in Dublin which should be ‘reused bette…
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Two more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash. This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro. As always SPOILERS a…
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As part of our ‘How’s the Head’ campaign psychotherapist, broadcaster and author Richie Sadlier and comedian Willa White sat down with Donncha to discuss the topic of mental health. Throughout the episode, Richie and Willa explore the stigma surrounding mental health in Ireland, particularly amongst tradespeople, and openly share their own experien…
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Are you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch. This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast. This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christia…
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Early 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging. It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody! This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 199…
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According to Dr. Abbie Maroño, someone judges whether or not they can trust you within 33 milliseconds of meeting you. Once they’ve made their observation, they’ll spend every interaction looking for cues to confirm what they felt (correct or not). So how do you convey trustworthiness? Through nonverbal communication. Dr. Abbie Maroño shares her #1…
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In this episode host Donncha O'Callaghan sits down with legendary football figure Roddy Collins and Bohemians Football Club captain Keith Buckley to discuss the exciting resurgence of the League of Ireland. Throughout the episode, the lads discuss the league's evolution, its growing competitiveness on the European stage, and the key factors driving…
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As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Part 1 of a 4 part series covering the films of ‘rebel highway’ originally on Showtime. Dragstrip Girls is Directed by Mary Lambert of “Pet Cemetery” and “The InCrowd” fame. Motorcycle Gang is directed by John (“Conan The Barbarian”) Milius. Reform School Girls is directed by Johnath…
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Dale Carnegie is a global training organization with 200 operations in 86 countries. Its instructors teach the Dale Carnegie course following the model he developed over 100 years ago. Joe Hart took the course as a young lawyer, and it changed the trajectory of his life. He left law and went into business, and the course helped him see a different …
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How do you handle stressful conversations? Do you know how you’re likely to react? Do you default to being aggressive or combative? It’s crucial that you understand how you react—i.e. your “style under stress”— in tense situations to change how you show up in the moment. Navigating these conversations is Joseph Grenny’s specialty. He shares where t…
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As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Murdered women are exposed in this ‘minor’ film from Sergio Martino and a huge cult classic film directed by Juan Piquer Simon. This week's films are 1975's Suspicious Death of a Minor directed by Sergio Martino staring Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer and Lia Tanzi. As well as 1982's …
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Is there one right way to negotiate? Is one methodology superior to the other? For the last 30+ years, “Getting to Yes” was the book on negotiation. More recently, “Never Split the Difference” has become the book on negotiation. The vast majority of people read the top-selling book(s) in a category and think they’re fully educated. That’s just impo…
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Every culture has different foundational beliefs. We may recognize the same brands and use the same products worldwide but we behave far differently. Eliane Karsaklian learned this firsthand from living in different countries. In this throwback episode, she shares how negotiating with different cultures has to start with a mindset shift. The best w…
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As Always Spoilers Abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Two movies on how not to treat your friend. One character drama which won the John Cassavetes Award at the 16th Independent Spirit Awards and the other dark comedy is a studio funded travesty with the biggest non drama stars in the world (circa early 2000s). This week's films are 200…
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How do you find the right stories to tell? Matthew Dicks is a phenomenal storyteller. He’s written several novels and non-fiction, including “Story Worthy.” He owns “Speak Up Storytelling” and “Story Worthy MD” to help people learn to become better storytellers—because everyone has stories to tell, they just don’t know it. He simplifies the story-g…
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One of procurement's roles is to achieve cost savings while balancing the needs of the company. Predictive procurement starts with defining things like: What has to be true for the prediction to be accurate The level of confidence of the person making the prediction If something changes, is the prediction invalid? Predicting cost savings isn’t easy…
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To celebrate International Women’s Day, Donncha is joined by Tara Brennan, Head of Marketing & Development at Chadwicks Group as co-host and by guests, Director, CIF Southern and Eastern Regions, Joanne Treacy and the Tarmacing Mammy, Shauna Doyle. Throughout the episode the panel discuss the current state of diversity within the Irish construction…
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As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. John Waters delivers to us his 3rd double feature on the podcast, and we thank him for that. This week's films are Female Trouble from 1974 staring Divine David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce as well as Polyester from 1981 with Divine, Tab Hunter and David Samson. CREDITS: Artwork By…
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Logic and rational thinking don’t always work to convince someone to do something. People hear “Storytelling” and think of novels, movies, TV shows, etc. They don’t see it as what it is: A skill. Intuitively, people connect through stories. It’s how we make sense of the world. Storytelling moves someone toward action. And storytelling increases cre…
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“Can you pinpoint what cheese wiz smells like?” This weeks films are 2006's Delivery and Clownado from 2019. As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on …
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When it comes to tense emotional situations, getting a commitment from the counterparty can be tough. We know that a commitment usually leads to positive outcomes. So how do we leverage emotion to help people make logical commitments? Svitlana Kalitsun—a Ukrainian negotiation expert and lawyer—shares her thought-process in this throwback episode of…
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William Ury is one of the most well-known—and experienced—names in the field of mediation and negotiation. He’s worked around the globe in every circumstance imaginable. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, we talk about what he’s learned throughout his storied career, including what he’s learned from the failures. Outline of This Episode [2:43] …
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