Mike's Millennial Falcon

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Mike's Millennial Falcon

Ugh, millennials spoil everything! Well, that may be true, but hey, at least we have some fun with it! Each week, host Mike Linehan (and friends) chat about all things "nerdy": fantasy, sci-fi, comic books, horror, weird science, true crime, the paranormal...basically the passions that capture our attention and obsession. It's a guaranteed good time, but be warned: there be spoilers ahead!

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    Ep.71 Does It Christian Rock?

    It is Mike's birthday month, and on today's episode, he and Angela take a trip down memory lane and analyze which of our favorite bands from our youth are Christian, secular, or some kind of in-between. Buckle up friends, there's some wild ones in this bunch!Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Banned Book Club with ACLU-NH - https://gibsonsbookstore.com/event/banned-book-club The Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.70 Dead Poets Society ("What Will Your Verse Be?"

    Mike said this would be a short episode...they lied! In the spirit of National Poetry Month, they fly solo today as they reflect on the classic film Dead Poets Society, and gently remind you to, in your own special way, "seize the day"!Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is My Brave 2026 - https://www.ccanh.com/show/26000609Banned Book Club with ACLU-NH - https://gibsonsbookstore.com/event/banned-book-club The Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.69 Erotic Poetry (Armpits Are Sexy)

    It's National Poetry Month, and things get a little spicy on this episode, as Mike and Luka discuss their favorite erotic poems, as well as why erotica is so important.Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link⁠⁠⁠⁠Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.68 The Boondock Saints (This Fucking Movie Certainly Aged...)

    St. Patrick's Day might be past, but the Irish spirit lives on! Today, Mike and Luka discuss the cult classic The Boondock Saints and all of it's wonderful (if more than a little problematic) late 90's glory. (P.S. be warned: we did beat the movie's record for most F-bombs in this episode)Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link⁠⁠⁠Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.67 Heated Rivalry (There Wasn't Even Full Frontal...)

    Heated Rivalry is on everyone's mind, and in this episode, Mike is joined by Luka, David, and Hannah as they dive into all the hockey and slow-burn goodness of the hit show and book series.Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! ⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link⁠⁠Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinDavid - Instagram @cosmonconshop; Tumbler @thotpuppyThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.66 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (How's That?)

    Rejoin us in the world of 28 Years Later as Mike and Luka return in the latest installment in the franchise, The Bone Temple. There's bad wigs and antipsychotics and Iron Maiden, but most importantly, there is still hope and love in a land overrun with rage.Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link⁠Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.65 "Wuthering Heights" (Heathcliff Apologists Anonymous)

    Join us in the post-Valentine's Day hangover as Mike and Luka talk about Wuthering Heights, which is... *checks notes* ..."the greatest love story"? Yeah there's a lot to unpack here, and no we're not sorry for being Team Heathcliff.Also, please help our friends at Cos-Mom Con-Shop get back on their feet! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-linda-rebuild-her-cosplay-store?attribution_id=sl:e1404f47-ccb4-4359-a52c-bdc7be79b31c&lang=en_US&ts=1770385487&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_linkLuka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.64 Stranger Things, Season 5 (11 Reasons Why)

    We're back baby, and we're getting strange! To kick off the season, Mike and Luka discuss the final season of the sci-fi phenomenon known as Stranger Things. There were a lot of feelings (and questions) to explore, and these dudes came prepared with flashlights and a shit-ton of Eggo waffles.Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.63 28 Years Later (Welcome to Bone Henge)

    And just like that, another season of Mike's Millennial Falcon comes to a close! And what better way to prepare for the holidays than with...love and a whole lot of zombie dong? In this episode, Mike and Luka talking about 28 Years Later, the latest in the Danny Boyle franchise, and how the horrors may persist, but so too does the love.The Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.62 The Scooby Doods

    October has ended, but the horrors persist and so do we! This week, Mike sits down with Luka and Mica to reflect on their growth as poets, as well as the friendship between them as they've dubbed themselves The Scooby Doods. So much laughter and wholesomeness in this episode, don't miss it! Also catch them TONIGHT as they compete at the Dirty Gerund in Worcester!Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinMica - Facebook Mica Rich; Instagram @feral_fairy_poetThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.61 Christian Horror (May we all live like the goth boy in Hangman's Curse)

    Halloween is almost here, and Mike and Luka decide to explore the scariest corner from their past: their love for Christian horror. Join us as they reflect on Hangman's Curse (Frank Peretti) and House (Ted Dekker/Frank Peretti) and embrace all the cringe and complexity of the genre.Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.60 Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House

    Spooky season continues in this episode as Mike and Mica explore all the dark corners and ghosts of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House! There is so much trauma and tragedy and love to unpack with this one, make sure to keep a light on (and maybe have some tissues handy too).Mica - Facebook Mica Rich; Instagram @feral_fairy_poetThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.59 Ice Nine Kills ("...outlets for your demons, not a blueprint for your actions)

    Fall is officially here, so the podcast continues on in spooky fashion as Mike and Angela talk about their favorite songs from the horror-core band Ice Nine Kills!The Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.58 Sinners (SAMMIE!!!)

    As the leaves turn and the air grows cool, what better way to celebrate the onset of spooky season than listening to Mike and Luka talk about Sinners! This is undoubtedly one of the hottest films of 2025, and the boys have a blast diving into vampires and the real horror of cultural appropriation.Luka - Instagram @atombombicarus; Bluesky @lukaerausquinThe Podcast - Instagram @mmfalconpod; Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic

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    Ep.57 The Meg (Jonas Taylor the Shark-Slayer)

    Hello friends! To close out the summer, Mike offers a bite-sized episode sharing their thoughts on the ridiculous-yet-fun films The Meg and The Meg 2!As always, be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic for more updates!

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    Ep.56 Peaky Blinders (Call Me Tommy Tunnel-Collapse)

    Happy August folks! Today Mike and Luka roam the streets of early 1900's Birmingham and discuss all the dealings of the Peaky Blinders, especially Tommy Shelby and his definitely-not-homoerotic relationship with Alfie Solomons.Remember to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic for more updates!

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    Ep.55 A Tribute to Andrea Gibson

    Hello friends, today Mike honors the passing of Andrea Gibson and reflects on their incredible legacy, in poetry and the world itself. Let us remember to "keep asking this world to dance" no matter what comes our way.

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    Ep.54 The Alien Franchise (Which is Worse: Xenomorphs or Capitalism?)

    Hello loyal listeners! This week Mike flies solo and covers all the ups and downs of the Alien films, the franchise that proves that even in the future, capitalism is still the greatest evil.Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic!

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    Ep.53 The Nerd Hovel Reunion ("Your Face Looks Single")

    On this episode, Mike walks down Memory Lane with Jess and Kia as they reminisce about all the shenanigans that occurred 10 years ago in their first apartment together, The Nerd Hovel. (No, they have still never watched Three's Company, but they understand the joke now)Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic for more updates and cool stuff!

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    Ep.52 The Sunbearer Trials Duology (Xio Our Favorite Disaster Baby)

    Hey everyone! In our continued observance of Pride Month, Mike and Luka talk about The Sunbearer Trials and Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas. Join them as they discuss this amazing urban fantasy realm inspired by Mesoamerican mythology, and be sure to grab a copy of your own!As always, don't forget to check us out on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic!

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    Ep.51 Interview with Meg Ford

    Happy Pride Month y'all! On today's episode, Mike has the pleasure of speaking with Meg Ford about their new book Wild/Hurt and their extensive portfolio and passion for the arts. Be sure to get your copy through Button Poetry or wherever books are sold!As always, check out the podcast on Instagram @mmfalcon and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic for updates and announcements!

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    Ep.50 Arcane, Pt. II (And Now Introducing...The Hexstrap!)

    In the conclusion of this two-part series, Mike and Luka dissect Season 1 of the hit series Arcane, as well as the future of the franchise. There's a lot of hot takes, and "the misery" continues in the best way these masochists adore. Remember to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic for more updates!

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    Ep.49 Arcane, Pt. I (Oooooh the Misery!)

    May is here, and Mike is celebrating his birth month by going into a deep dive with Luka into the series we all know and love...Arcane! In fact, they have so much to say, they are making this a TWO part series. Hold on tight for all the hot takes and shenanigans!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike.on.the.mic for more updates and polls!

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    Ep.48 Interview with Liv Mammone

    Hello friends! It's National Poetry Month, and Mike is closing out April with a conversation with esteemed poet Liv Mammone. Join us as we discuss storytelling, Walton Goggins, and her own book Fire in the Waiting Room, being released through Game Over Books in August!As always, be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalcon and Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic for more updates!

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    Ep.47 Geocaching (Phone, Wallet, Magnet on a Stick)

    Welcome back, friends! Earth Day is around the corner, and today Angela makes her long-awaited return to talking about geocaching. Remember: pay no mind to the "muggles" and enjoy the adventure!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic for more updates and polls!

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    Ep.46 Guardians of the Galaxy ("We are Groot")

    Hello friends! A bit of some last minute changes, but today Mike is flying solo and dives into the hilarious and also wholesome trilogy that is Guardians of the Galaxy.Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic for more updates and exciting media!

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    Ep.45 Irish Horror-Comedies (Grabbers from County Hell)

    Happy St. Patty's Day! To celebrate the Irish, Mike and Luka discuss a double feature of horror-comedies: Grabbers and Boys from County Hell! Tune in to hear about these cinematic "masterpieces" and how the Irish have made shenanigans into an art form.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@mmfalconpod) and Bluesky (mike.on.the.mic) for more updates and news!

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    Ep.44 Savage Daughters (I Support Women's Rights AND Women's Wrongs)

    Welcome back, friends! In honor of Women's History Month, Mike and his friends discuss their favorite "dangerous women" from fiction, mythology, and history. Here's for the witches, the pirates, the heroes and the villains, and all the women that are badasses in their own right.Be sure to follow up on Instagram (@mmfalcon) and Bluesky (@mike-on-the-mic) for highlights and updates!

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    Ep.43 28 Days Later (A Warm Pepsi in the Apocalypse)

    Welcome back friends! Today Luka guides Mike through the 28 Days Later franchise: the horror, the wholesomeness, and going absolutely feral on men in the zombie apocalypse. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike-on-the-mic for updates and behind the scenes media!

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    Ep.42 Hear Me Out Cake (Buckle Up, Kiddos)

    Hello friends, the podcast has emerged from hibernation! Today, Mike's friends share their hottest takes with their own personal Hear Me Outs. Be warned: it gets spicy, and it gets WEIRD. Follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod and Bluesky @mike-on-themic for photos from the recording, as well as updates about future episodes!

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    Ep.41 Slashers vs. Final Girls ("Final Girl" Is a State of Mind)

    Hello friends! We've come to the end of another season, and what better way to cut it short than with Mike and Luka talking about slashers and final girls. Join us on this journey of blood and gore and subverting the status quo of the patriarchy within the horror genre. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod for more updates and posts, even during the offseason!

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    Ep.40 Noah Kahan, Pt.I ("It's the season of the sticks..."

    Welcome friends! It's time to get cozy and settle in for stick season, as Mike and Zee discuss our favorite Vermonter, Noah Kahan! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@mmfalconpod) for polls and updates!

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    Ep.39 Dracula ("I had all sorts of queer dreams")

    Hello ghouls and witches! Spooky season continues as Mike and Luka dive into the Gothic classic and pop culture horror icon, Dracula. Be warned: we do go off the rails a bit in this episode. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod!

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    Ep.38 Witchcraft (The Pentacle: NOT the Devil's Sign)

    Gather around friends and join us as Mike journeys down the path into the woodland of witchcraft and Paganism with Mel and Mica as his spirit guides. Settle in and help us unstitch the stigmas and learn what it truly means to be a witch in the 21st century. Be sure to check out Mica's poetry book This is How Wildflowers Grow, and Mel's mastery as a seamstress as The Consulting Costumer! Follow us on Instagram @mmfalconpod for continued updates and polls!

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    Ep.37 Cryptids (Smash or Pass)

    It's almost October, and you know what that means: it's Spooky Season! To kick it off, Mike and Luka venture off into the wilderness in search of everyone's favorite elusive creatures: cryptids! Whether you're Team Bigfoot or Team Mothman, this episode explores the wide world of cryptozoology (and maybe a little spiciness along the way). Be sure to check out our Instagram @mmfalconpod for more updates and polls!

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    Ep.36 SuperWhoLock (You Did This!)

    It's the moment we've all been waiting for, the showdown that had its probably cringey beginnings on Tumblr: SuperWhoLock! Join Mike and podcast alums Jess, Kia, and Mica as they have a good-natured debate about all the ups and downs with the Winchester, the Doctor and his companions, and Sherlock and his platonic soulmate Watson. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @mmfalconpod, and feel free to leave a review and feedback!

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    Ep.35 Jaws (ACAB Except Brody)

    Welcome back, friends! The SuperWhoLock showdown is coming, but as a filler episode, Mike and Luka discuss the ultimate summer blockbuster which struck fear into the hearts of all beachgoers: Jaws! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@mmfalconpod)!

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    Ep.34 BBC's Sherlock (Our Favorite Lizard Man)

    Welcome back on the Nostalgia Train! This week, Kia and Mike take a light jaunt through one of the most popular modern adaptations of the characters and his stories: the BBC's Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @mmfalconpod!

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    Ep.33 Doctor Who (Protect the Ood at All Costs)

    This week, join Mike and Mica as they get vaulted through space and time in the TARDIS as they discuss Doctor Who! Be warned: contrary to the words of River Song, there are spoilers ahead!

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    Ep.32 Supernatural (Yes, We Do Talk About Destiel)

    Buckle up kids, we're starting a new series! To kick off our Tumblr cringe worthy adventures, Jess and Mike plunge into the world of monster hunting and man-pain with everyone's favorite disaster brotherly duo, Supernatural! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@mmfalconpod) and check out the Patreon (https://patreon.com/molinehanpoet)!

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    Ep.31 Pirates of the Caribbean (Is Davy Jones Hot?)

    Are you ready, mateys? It's time to set sail with Mike and Luka this week on the seven seas of Pirates of the Caribbean. Be warned: we get reaaaally weird with this one. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and check out Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast!

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    Ep.30 Queer Horror (The Babadook: the Gay Icon)

    We're back with more Pride Month shenanigans! On this episode, Luka and Mike discuss queerness in the horror genre, everything from gay-coded villains to iconic characters and up-and-coming writers and creators. Hold onto your butts, this is a wild ride! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and check out our Patreon!

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    Ep.29 Pride Month Panel (The Umph Umph of It All)

    Hello friends, in honor of Pride Month, we have a very special episode with an awesome collection of friends, all to discuss their own journeys of self-discovery and all things queer. Be warned: this conversation is gay AF, and in all the best way! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and check out Patreon for exclusive content!

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    Ep.28 Captain America (We Almost Forgot to Talk About America's Ass!)

    Mike's birthday month shenanigans continue, Jess returns to the podcast to discuss all the conflicts, the man-pain, and the iconic ass of the true all-American hero: Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and check out the Patreon!

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    Ep.27 Jurassic Park (I Want a Baby Raptor for Christmas)

    It's Taurus season and Mike's birthday is almost here! That means he gets to subject you, faithful listeners, to one of his favorite things from childhood: Jurassic Park! Join us on our journey through everyone's favorite dino-themed disaster park, remember always that "life...uhh...finds a way." Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@mmfalconpod) and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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    Ep.26 Guillermo del Toro (Let the Man COOK)

    This week, Angela and Mike talk about the works of acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro: lover of monsters and all things spooky, and also the main guy keeping Doug Jones in business as Hollywood's go-to monster man. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@mmfalconpod) and check out our Patreon!

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    Ep.25 Interview with Gregory Smith (From Manchester with Love)

    This week, Mike is joined by fellow poet and community member Gregory Smith, to promote their upcoming book Profligate Angel. We discuss poetry, Pokemon, punk rock, and all the ways we show love for our blessed city of Manchester, NH Preorder Profligate Angel here! https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/profligate-angel Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @mmfalconpod and support us on Patreon if you're so kind!

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    Ep.24 Avatar: the Last Airbender (WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THE MOVIE)

    In light of the recent Netflix adaptation, Mike's friend Rebby (host of the And They Were Roommates podcast) joins the show to talk about the incredibly popular franchise, Avatar: the Last Airbender! No stone is left unturned: character ships, controversies, and yes even that movie-that-shall-not-be-named. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcast, and check out our Patreon if you'd like to become a supporter!

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    Ep.23 Celtic Mythology (Brigid > St. Patrick)

    This week, Mike is joined by Luka and Mica as they talk about the wonderful world of Celtic mythology, ranging from the awesome deities of the Irish pantheon to the weird creatures roaming the hills of the Emerald Isle. Also, St. Patrick is overrated, but you'll have to listen to find out why! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcast, and check out our Patreon if you'd like to become a supporter!

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    Ep.22 Dune (Insert Duncan Idaho Joke Here)

    With the release of Dune: Part Two, Luka returns with all the feels to educate Mike on the more expansive lore of the series. There's sand worms, Sting, and a startlingly substantial consumption of spice. And remember kid: don't do drugs (especially when it is colossal sand worm poop)! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, and check out Patreon if you'd like to support the show (and Mike's other creative endeavors)!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ugh, millennials spoil everything! Well, that may be true, but hey, at least we have some fun with it! Each week, host Mike Linehan (and friends) chat about all things "nerdy": fantasy, sci-fi, comic books, horror, weird science, true crime, the paranormal...basically the passions that capture our attention and obsession. It's a guaranteed good time, but be warned: there be spoilers ahead!

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