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• #26 Rob Paulsen voice of Pinky, More winners, movies

  Robert Frederick Paulsen  American voice actor and voice director, known for his roles in numerous animated television series and films. He received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program and three Annie Awards for his role as both Yakko and Pinky in the Animaniacs franchise. His other voice roles include: Hadji in The New Adventures of Jonny Quest (1986–1987) and The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996–1997); Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996); P.J. Pete in Goof Troop (1992), A Goofy Movie (1995), and An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000); Jaq in Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002) and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007); and Mac in The Looney Tunes Show (2011–2013) and Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run (2015).

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• #25 Your Nerd Side Christian Borle voice actor, Contest, Xmas movies

  Christian Borle American actor and singer. He is a two-time Tony Award winner for his roles as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher and as William Shakespeare in Something Rotten!.[2] Borle also originated the roles of Prince Herbert, et al. in Spamalot, Emmett in Legally Blonde, and Joe in Some Like It Hot on Broadway, earning Tony nominations for the latter two. He starred as Marvin in the 2016 Broadway revival of Falsettos, which also earned him a Tony nomination. His first leading role on Broadway was Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie. He would later also star as Bert in Mary Poppins and Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also portrayed Orin Scrivello in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Borle starred as Tom Levitt on the NBC musical-drama television series Smash and Vox in the adult animated black comedy musical series Hazbin Hotel.He has been nominated for five Tony awards and won twice, and he also won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for the original cast recording of Some Like It Hot in 2024.Holiday Movies to Watch (Theatrical + Streaming)In Theaters:• Five Nights at Freddy’s 2  • Moana 2  • Wicked: Part 1  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3  • Kraven the Hunter  • Gladiator II  Streaming:• Disney+ – Wish, Percy Jackson, The Santa Clauses  • Netflix – Family Switch, Leo, Rebel Moon  • Prime Video – Candy Cane Lane  • Peacock – Trolls Band Together, FNAF  • Apple TV+ – Spirited, Napoleon (coming)3. Holiday Gift GuideFor Kids/Tweens:• Pokémon sets  • LEGO sets  • Nintendo Switch games  • Mini arcade cabinets  For Partners:• Smart mug  • Vinyl turntable  • Streaming bundles  • Custom comic portraits  For Yourself:• LED lightsabers  • Gaming headset  • Nerd subscription boxes  • Collectibles  4. Hottest Games Right Now• Spider-Man 2.5 DLC  • Fortnite Chapter 6  • Super Mario RPG Remake  • Call of Duty: New Black Ops  • Zelda: Echoes of Hyrule  • Minecraft Legends  Top Consoles:• Nintendo Switch OLED  • PlayStation 5 Slim  • Xbox Series S/X  • Meta Quest 3  • Steam Deck OLED  5. Current Movie Box-Office Records• FNAF 2 breaking post-Thanksgiving records  • Moana 2 dominating animated box office  • Gladiator II strong adult turnout  • Godzilla x Kong breaking IMAX monster records  6. AI & Hollywood (CBS Sunday Morning Highlights)• AI used in pre-visualization  • Actor likeness rights concerns  • New WGA/SAG rules: consent + compensation  • AI won’t replace actors but will replace technical labor  7. Netflix x Warner Bros. / DC DealFan reactions:• Excitement for exposure  • Concerns about WB’s financial strategy  • Hopes for revived animationExec statements:• Not a merger  • DCU storyline still controlled by DC Studios  • Goal: global audience expansion  8. Top Video Games to Buy Now• Super Mario Bros. Wonder  • EA FC 25  • Spider-Man 2  • Roblox  • FNAF: Help Wanted 2  • Lego Fortnite  9. Top Consoles for Holiday 2025• Switch OLED  • PS5 Slim  • Xbox Series X  • Meta Quest 3  • Steam Deck OLED  10. Recommended Old Christmas Movie“The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992)11. Recommended Comic Book“Superman: Last Days of Krypton” (2025)

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• #24 Fonseca talks with Megan Hollingshead, Stranger Things, Home Alone and movies

  This week Fonseca talks with Megan Hollingshead:Best known for her anime dubbing work, Megan's most famous roles include Nurse Joy, Cassidy in the first 6 seasons of the Pokémon anime series and Mai Valentine in the first 3 seasons of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. She also lent her voice to the Enix role-playing game series Valkyrie Profile as Lenneth. During the start of Pokémon's 7th season, she left New York City to relocate to her new residence in Los Angeles, and continue her voice acting career, voicing characters such as Shizune in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, Rangiku Matsumoto and Nemu Kurotsuchi in Bleach, Hilda in Eureka Seven, Villetta Nu in the Code Geass series, and Re-l Mayer in Ergo Proxy. Megan's theatre résumé is as extensive, if less so, with roles in performances of The Duchess of Malfi, Baptizing Adam, Spacegrrrls, and Vinegar Tom, to name but a few. Megan studied acting at the William Esper Studio, and is a founding member of the Adirondack Theatre Festival. She serves as a yoga instructor in her spare time. Hollingshead currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her family.Stranger Things how was season 5, Home 3 can happen! Christmas movies and so much more.

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• #23 Fonseca talks with actor Barry Bostwick, Gremlins 3 is coming out!!!

  Fonseca talks with Barry Knapp Bostwick  American actor. He is best known for portraying Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City (1996–2002). Bostwick has also had considerable success in musical theatre, winning a Tony Award for his role in The Robber Bridegroom and performing the role of Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of Grease.We talk about new comic books this month, movies we like, Gremlins 3 and Goonies.

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• #22 Fonseca and Aaron Michael from Oggie Boggie Bash

  Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween PartyTickets for this event are sold out, but there is still plenty of frightful fun to be had during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Enjoy spirited touches throughout the parks, ride Haunted Mansion Holiday and step on over to Cars Land for Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree.A Grim, Grinning Good TimeThe spell’s been cast! On select nights in August, September and October, don a costume and join the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure Park. At this separate ticketed event, the park transforms into a family-friendly, frightfully fun after-hours event filled with tricks and treats! Enjoy 5 hours of mischievous fun—including special Halloween-themed entertainment, immersive treat trails, spellbinding attractions and more.Whether you’re a poised princess, galactic defender or fearless hero, there’s something incredible for all. Ticket availability is limited—be sure to get yours while supplies last!Event DetailsOogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween PartyLocation: Disney California Adventure ParkDates: Select nights in August, September and OctoberTime: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PMTicket Price: Starting at $139 per Guest (ages 3+)The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disney California Adventure Park as early as 3:00 PM—that’s 3 hours before the party begins—on the valid date of your ticket. During this time, enjoy Halloween-themed attractions like Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark! Guests with a ticket to this event do not need to make a theme park reservation to enter Disney California Adventure Park at 3:00 PM or later.Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Premier Pass and Single Pass are not available during the event.

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