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The Gold Rush: 1942 Version

"In the great Podcast Rush, going lucratively viral was the hope and dream of men: the ruthless siren of Maybe Being Able to Retire One Day Despite This Economy beckoning thousands to her treacherous bosom. Beckoning thousands to her unmined corners of podcastdom!" In this episode of WDWJW, we're serving up Charlie Chaplin's 1942 re-release of The Gold Rush. As a special treat to our listeners, you're welcome to tune in as if a typical episode, or (for round 2) to queue up the 1942 The Gold Rush on your preferred streaming device to watch the film: we've cut round 2 to serve as dual quiz round + synchronous audio commentary. Buzz, buzz, buzz! At time of release the 1942 version of The Gold Rush that we watched is on The Criterion Channel [https://www.criterionchannel.com/videos/the-gold-rush] streaming service, or available to rent/buy on Fandango at Home [https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/The-Gold-Rush/3576294]. Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.missionrejected.com/] Host: Chris Klaniecki Contestants: Bob Killion, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin Music featured: Moonlight Sonata, III, Presto Agitato Pt. I [https://archive.org/details/78_moonlight-sonata-part-3-presto-agitato-pt1_howard-jones-evlyn] -- Evlyn Howard-Jones (piano), 1926 Kitten on the Keys [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Zez_Confrey_and_His_Orchestra/Antique_Phonograph_Music_Program_05052009/Kitten_on_the_Keys/] -- Zez Confrey and His Orchestra, 1922

True Stories (1986)

“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 [https://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/03/22/gallery-mall-philadelphia-closing-future-history/⁠] & Dan's Defector archive [ ⁠https://defector.com/author/dan-mcquade] Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.missionrejected.com/] Check out Jill on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@jillianivey⁠], specifically her Raccoon Thread [https://www.threads.com/@jillianivey/post/DX7Nc8klu9I?xmt=AQG0Zq_ymHQ0H-zdL4n_bOxjWOF1sSCAhKpLmo0dlY8ULg⁠] Host: J. Michael DeAngelis Contestants: Jillian Ivey, Mark Nessel, Vince Nigito

Bonus: Year 3 Quiz Show

Happy Birthday! On this day 3 years ago we published our first show. This year has been great, and to celebrate we are revisiting those shows in the only way we know how: a quiz show. We've got questions about the movies, questions about our guest and questions about...our questions. Thanks to everyone who has supported us. Excited for new films, new contestants and new head-scratching questions in the weeks to come. Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee

Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)

"How would you like to bite that in the butt, develop lockjaw, and be podcasted to death?" It's that time of year. Our crew is once again starting our new year of podcasting off with a another Chuck Norris movie. Our contestants discuss Norris's 'rough' image in this movie, how 'lone' McQuade actually is, as well as try to figure out what Texas Rangers actually do. Crack open a Pearl beer and toast a whole new year of films and trivia. ⁠⁠Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.missionrejected.com/] Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee

Money Plane (2020)

I’m the baddest podcaster on the planet. I am Darius Grouch III, The Rumble, and I am taking down the Money Plane! What do Disney Chanel stars, the Punisher, and Fraiser all have in common? Why…Money Plane, of course. Join us this week as we explore the ins and outs of low budget, fast paced film making with the 2020 heist film, Money Plane. If you ever wondered if you could fly on a plane and make bets on things that aren’t on the plane, this episode is for you! Host: Mo McGee Contestants: John Guest, Mark Nessel, Sebastian Szollos Sucker My year as a degenerate gambler By McKay Coppins; Atlantic Magazine [https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/]