Encore: Hungry Hippo

Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite, Lightyear) portrays a beloved trickster who lives by his wits, and uses them to outwit others, in this folktale from the Spanish-speaking world. 

Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme) stars in an Indian tale about an ingenious royal advisor who cunningly proves the true owner of a fruitful treasure. 

Christopher Sean (Star Wars Resistance, Gotham Knights) stars in this Vietnamese tale about two friends, one dream, and the infinite value of a true heart. 

The rebels face their most difficult battle yet on the planet Hoth! Luke, Han, Chewy and the gang must out-think and out-fight the Empire to win this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Michael Weiss, editor-at-large at The Daily Beast, joins the show to discuss Darth Vader: why he’s such a compelling malefactor, the deep inner conflict and tumult which motivates him, and the mythological figures the dark lord of the Sith represents. 

The boys discuss perceiving yourself in photos, the AI Darth Vader causing problems in Fortnite, and the viral TikTok video claiming that all redheads are black. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Over 100 Bonus Episodes: Sad Boyz Nightz⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Us Everywhere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 00:00:00 Welcome To Sad Boyz 00:05:58 ... Show More

Back on our Select mix series for his annual takeover is the legendary Wookie warrior, Chewie. Known for digging up fresh, groove-heavy tracks, whether it’s sweat-soaked disco-house or heady minimal rhythms, Chewie is delivering an hour-long journey into the cosmos of house. This ... Show More

Madeline Brumby and Jim discuss a Hammer film that has achieved a large cult following since 1974, Brian Clemens' "Captain Kronos Vampire Killer," starring Caroline Munro, Horst Janson, Shane Briant, John Cater, John Carlson, Lois Dane, Ian Hendry and Wanda Ventham. A swashbuckli ... Show More

Following the death of James Earl Jones at the age of 93, another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur’s 2011 interview with the legendary American actor. Known for his deep, rich voice and as the voice of Star Wars’ villain Darth Vader, his was an extraordinary story from poverty ... Show More

A mighty blimp hovers over Pflugerville blocking out all of the sunlight in town. Bobby Wonder & friends must face-off against a new mysterious villain who is determined to keep Pflugerville shrouded in darkness. 

Jupiter is the oldest planet in the solar system. It’s also the biggest. Some call it “Earth’s bodyguard” because it keeps asteroids and comets from hitting our planet. But is Jupiter really protecting Earth? Join Molly and co-host Rida as they head to a live taping of everyone’s ... Show More

Stories of ghost ships are as old as mythology itself… This Halloween, we’re bringing life to one of the most famous of them all: the Flying Dutchman. It vanished sometime in the 1600s, only to reappear as a specter that foretells doom for anyone sailing along South Africa’s Cape ... Show More