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We’re back with another shadowy flight with KNIGHT RIDER! In this episode, Michael comes face to face with his most dangerous foe yet; African Prison Rats! Also, Garth Knight, and, I guess, Goliath? It’s a wild and wooly episode and we are ready for it! Next week we close out the season with another returning supervillain in “KITT vs. KARR!” Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to f...

What worlds will Prime Jason find behind the doors in this episode of Dark Matter? As he struggles with the drug and grounding his emotions, Leighton looks to increase his influence. Daniela starts to wonder what will happen to her once Jason finds what he is looking for. Join Jim and A.Ron as they jump from world to world searching for answers. Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com! Badas...

Grab your skirt, wig, and saxophone, it’s time for a Hollywood classic! Mailyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon bring the laughs in the well-loved comedy Some Like It Hot. The film was written and directed by Hollywood legend, Billy Wilder. Join Jim and A.Ron as they dive into this glamorous romp of the Golden Age. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gai...

Jim and A.Ron cover a whopping six pages today of Fire and Blood by George RR Martin! Within the pages is a child absent from House of the Dragon. The relationship between the half-brothers/nephews/uncles (ew) is explored. Daemon and Leana Valyrian’s marriage takes on different elements. For this episode Jim and A.Ron cover pages 372 - 378 of the hardcover edition of Fire and Blood corresponding t...

The Mad Max Saga continues with Furiosa starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. George Miller drags you back to the desert wasteland for more machines, weapons, and action than you can handle, you wimp. Find out what Jim and A.Ron thought of the latest installment of this epic saga.  Badass Fest VI Tickets HERE Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain...

From Steven Spielberg comes a decidedly darker iteration of Indiana Jones. Jim and A.Ron have the behind the scenes stories about stunts, on-set injuries, and casting. Join in on the discussion as your hosts ponder the burning question, What makes a movie feel like an ‘Indiana Jones’ movie? Hold on to your costume, that elephant looks hungry.  Badass Fest VI Tickets HERE Bald Move Raiders of the L...

We saved the best very special episode for last! Wait a minute, check that… this is actually the worst. Take a syndicated show about a goofy loser who invents a perfect robot replica of a little girl, and then have them take a strong stand on tobacco with some extremely interesting takes on adolescent privacy and smoking cessation for youth, to put it mildly. Hey, it’s Small Wonder, but at least i...

Find out what’s in the box in this episode of Dark Matter on AppleTV+. Jim and A.Ron keep tabs on what PJ and NPJ are up to so you can just enjoy the endless possibilities. What happens if doors are opened simultaneously? What is the result of the observer effect? What would you do if you saw your own death? Schrodinger’s cat wants a nap.  Observer by Robert Lanza, Nancy Kress Hey there!  Check ou...

In this portion of the adaptation, it’s a question of timing and details, like trying to remember all of the events of a dream after waking. The book's differences feature Cristin Cole’s motivations, Daemon’s relationship with his first wife, and Rhaenyra’s feelings towards Alicent. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 370 - 372 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood correspondin...

Does this episode even qualify as a very special episode? Maybe as a cautionary tale to keep your tetanus shot updated? Jay and A.Ron ponder this and many other intersections of the tradwife lifestyle and old school settler/colonialism in 19th century America. Plus, an update on how to do CPR properly from a health care professional. They sent along a video of a robot doing chest compressions on a...

What’s in the box?! Jim and A.Ron explore the magic of technology and all the mildly interesting parts of this episode. How far will Jason go to keep Daniella? How does the observation of a thing change it? Could someone who has a quantum mechanics degree write into the show pretty, please? Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com. Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com.  3 Body Proble...

Prepare for your first full dose of Mushroom! Jim and A.Ron parse through the similarities and differences of the truth and Mushroom’s version of events. Alicent’s duty to the court, the brotherly relationship between Viserys and Daemon, and Rhaenyra’s personhood all come into question. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 365 - 369 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood correspo...

You’re a kid. You’re looking for a great place to hide during the neighborhood hide-n-seek tournament. What’s that? An old abandoned refrigerator? Nobody would ever think to look there! DON’T LET THIS BE YOU! Watch this episode to learn how to no longer properly do CPR, avoid the dangers of laziness when removing doors off retired appliances, and the value of staying the hell out of enclosed space...

Smart people in crazy situations are fun to watch. Jim and A.Ron are here with the first truly mind-bending episode of Dark Matter. In a turn of events, it’s Jim who gets to say “mildly interesting”. We’ve got Prime and Sub-Prime Jason and Daniella running around. And the ending will blow you away. Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com.  Bald Move Primer (2004) Timelapse of the Future: A J...

AppleTV+ has cornered the market on science fiction television. The newest show on their slate is the 2024 adaptation of Dark Matter based on the book of the same name by Blake Crouch. It has everything Jim and A.Ron love; Jennifer Connelly, parallel lives, blinding lights, science, and fiction! Bald Move is giving you day-of coverage so be sure to subscribe to the feed! Hey there!  Check out http...

If Chinatown (1974) were a funny movie, it would be Who Framed Roger Rabbit directed by Robert Zemeckis. Jim and A.Ron chat about the physics of Toontown, Bob Hoskins’ no holds barred performance, and Jim’s level of attraction to Jessica Rabbit. It’s a wild ride through toon humor, governmental corruption, and scenes to traumatize the kids. Yay!  Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/...

With different perspectives on the same story, which one is the right one? From a mere few pages on the book, Daemon comes off as a sociopath, new characters are mentioned, and Team Green appears sympathetic. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 363 - 365 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood. Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Hig...

The Fall Guy show from the 80s gets a modern reincarnation in this David Leitch helmed project. As a man who comes from the stunt world, Leitch did an excellent job of portraying the stunt men and women with life and laughter. It has the action of John Wick and the heart of a romcom. Don’t let “comedy torture” fool you, it’s a good time!  Stay tuned for the next Bald Move First Run Movie: Furiosa...

Here it is. The tactical nuclear bomb of very special episodes: “The Bicycle Man”. This is some rough stuff, and no wonder it’s become a core gen-x traumatic memory. Are you ready to see Arnold dodge an experienced pedophile while spitting one liners to the audiences’ over the top laugh track despite the absolutely horrible things are happening? If so, you might come away surprised at how well thi...

Bald Move is giving the limited series Dark Matter complete coverage. Jim is a fan of Blake Crouch’s sci-fi novels and both guys are keen to give this AppleTV+ adaptation a watch. Listen in for coverage plans, news on the adaptation, and where to subscribe! Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com. Bald Move Pulp Spotify Bald Move Pulp Apple Podcasts Hey there!  Check out https://support.bald...

If you’ve been watching Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, you’ve heard the name Ryan Condal. Condal’s direction of the show greatly expands on just a few pages of the book to make the second episode of HOTD. The adaptation greatly develops the characters of Prince Daemon and Criston Cole. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 360 - 363 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood...

Ah, Full House, that wholesome mainstay of TGIF television where an x-rated comic, a male model, and the guy who turns out is dating one teenage Alanis Morrisette, raise two adorable girls and a toddler terrorist. Today the Tanners are in trouble. DJ is trying to fit into a bikini in time for her friend’s birthday party just weeks away, and she’s killing herself to make it happen. Literally! Can h...

The Raid 2, directed by Gareth Evans, is a stomach-churning follow up to The Raid: Redemption (2011). Jim and A.Ron chat about their relationship with this franchise and their impressions on this sequel. It features Indonesian martial arts, a great cast, and every single action trope. Viewers are warned that the violence in this film is brutal. Thank you to Ed for commissioning this podcast!  You...

This is not a drill. A.Ron convinced Jim to read a fantasy novel. GASP! The guys are getting back into the spirit of House of the Dragon by reading Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin. Listen and read along as the book is held up to the show. There will be no spoilers for anything that hasn't happened in season one of House of the Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Sup...

Coke? Don’t make me laugh? Meth? Kid’s stuff. Alcohol? Mother’s milk. The real threat to teenagers way back in the 1900’s was the demon caffeine. It even brought down squeaky clean, driven, intelligent young women with bright future prospects. Take Jessie here. One bad Geometry exam and she’s hitting that bottle harder than Frank Thomas. Gather your loved ones to watch this episode, it just might...