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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 3H 18M

Mission: Impossible (1996)

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Hello, Shelf Life podcast listener. On today's episode if you choose to accept it is Kevin and Rachel discussing the first of the reboot of what became a long running spy movie series with 1996's Mission: Impossible. A movie where Tom Cruise runs around a lot and does campy spy stuff. During the episode your hosts discuss inappropriate work relationships, incompetent spy organizations, physical media storage, and what happens if they don't accept the mission? Listen and enjoy to find out if Mission: Impossible has shelf life. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:08:40 - Mission Impossible backstory 0:20:00 - Mission Impossible walkthrough 1:20:08 - A dinner at Dr. No's Sushi restaurant 1:58:40 - Hunt on the run 2:09:05 - The NOC heist 2:43:50 - The speed train 3:07:50 - Shelf Life Verdict Be sure to subscribe to the show, check out the website, and spread the word of the podcast. And if this is your first episode, check out the rest of the catalog, there may be something in it you'll like. And follow us on our social media pages, we'll announce volume and episode drops and maybe other stuff: @shelflifepod.bsky.social — Bluesky Shelf Life (@shelf_life_pod) on Threads Shelf Life (@shelf_life_pod) • Instagram photos and videos https://shelflifepodcast.wixsite.com/shelflife You can stream or purchase today’s episode subject by looking here for availability: Mr. & Mrs. Smith streaming: where to watch online? Have a story about the episodes or something to say, contact the podcast at [email protected] The opinion, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the characters portrayed by those on the podcast are tongue and cheek meant for entertainment purposes only and very sarcastic. The impressions done on the show are out of love and done poorly. Any clips or music used within the show is used for review effect and is property of the owners. The viewpoints do not represent those of the hosts, people, institutions, and organizations who the creators may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity.

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