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Les Misérables: Vol. 5 – Jean Valjean

The two-dude bookclub is back for it’s last dance with Victor Hugo’s ineffable classic, Les Misérables. Join me (russ) and Mick as we review the final tome and wrap up our experiences with this amazing piece of literature. No surprises, but we talk about death a lot. Fun! Needless to say, this episode is an emotional roller coaster, and I hope you enjoy it! To find the episodes for volumes, one, two, three, and four please visit russrev1ews.com [https://russrev1ews.com].

russrev1ews 1 year ann1versary

Aw jeez guys. We did it. 1 year. In the books. Join me and Jim as we celebrate my 1 year anniversary by reviewing what it’s like being a “amateur hobby podcaster.” For this episode I had over the reigns to Jim and he interviews me. It made me uncomfortable but then I remembered how much I love the sound of my own voice ;-) I think I’m allowed to say it’s a GREAT episode. Hope you enjoy!  Many thanks to Megan+August, Mickey, Caleb, Amanda, Spicy Tim, Rudy, Hillary, Casey, Cousin John, Neighbor David, Dave-man, Mike, Jeanette, Jim, the Duke, Bestie Tim, and Vermont Tim for helping me verbalize the desire to be a podcaster. So many Tims!?   And a very special thanks to my first fan, Kim! We’re 99.9% sure she’s not A.I. If you want to be friends with Jim like me, well, good luck. He’s busy. But your best bet is find him at the local neighborhood BBQ! If you like what you hear (or don’t tbh) please subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com [https://russrev1ews.com].  Looking forward to year 2!

Disney Dump: Disney Destiny – Disney Cruise Line, Pin Trading, and CEO Reactions

It’s hard to believe that Caleb and I have recorded six episodes now, but it’s true! And I have to say, this one is my favorite so far. It’s a brand new concept™ I’m calling “The Disney Dump” where basically we dump our hearts and our souls and share about all the various Disney happenings we’re excited about. For the inaugural dump, Caleb reviews one of the newest ships in the DCL fleet, the Disney Destiny (10:39), we talk about my favorite Disney hobby, pin collecting (55:34), and we react to the news of Disney Co. finally hiring a new CEO and CCO (1:07:00). We also learn about the podcast’s first #1 fan (5:03) and Caleb gives us an update on the travel agent side hustle (7:02). It’s a full and fun episode, and I hope you enjoy. If you’re interested in learning more about taking your own magical Disney vacation, please book a free consultation with Caleb at GetawaysByCaleb.com [https://linktr.ee/getawaysbycaleb]. If you like what you hear (or don’t tbh) please subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com [https://russrev1ews.com].

2026 MLB Season and Chicago Cubs Storylines

So I’m an idiot and thought the baseball season started on April 1st (like a normal person). It does not. It started last week (on NETFLIX™ coool!). Hopefully my tardiness doesn’t dissuade you from listening as me and, the best man from my wedding, Timothy R. Miller, preview the upcoming 2026 Major League Baseball season (11:27). We also spend some time looking at our favorite team, the Chicago Cubs and their hopes for ‘26 (44:06). We also do a little “System of a Down mini-rev1ew” (3:50), which is as sweet as SUGAR! This episode has been challenged by ABS and they say, “IT’S A BALL!” Hope you enjoy. Tim is anti-social media, so good luck finding him. Learn more about me (the aforementioned russ) and subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com [https://russrev1ews.com].

March Madness 2026 Predilections and Predictions

As the band Muse once said, “M-m-m-m-m-m-m-march mad-madness.” That’s right folks one of the best sporting events across all the land kicks off this Thursday (March 19, 2026) as the NCAA March Madness tournament commences. I am joined once again by my “college” experts Mike S. and Jeanette S. as we look at the madness from a macro and micro perspective. It’s a fun conversation around college basketball, and near the middle of the show (38:48) we give our predictions for each region. Jeanette also told me I should have an “official” podcast brakcet group. So…if you would like to join the “official” russrev1ews™ tournament™ bracket challenge™ group on ESPN.com [https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=122f660a-27f0-4719-acfc-034426a09d81], please click here [https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=122f660a-27f0-4719-acfc-034426a09d81]. If you want to follow along Jeanette’s literary jounrey, please subscribe at instagram.com/jeanettesjots [https://www.instagram.com/jeanettesjots/]. Learn more about me (russdie) and subscribe to the pod at russrev1ews.com [https://russrev1ews.com].