Podcast Episode 154: 74th Golden Globes, The Young Pope, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Taboo

In this week's episode David, John and Kyle discuss and recap the 74th Golden Globe Awards (2:00). Finally they review the series premieres of The Young Pope (26:20), A Series of Unfortunate Events (37:55) and Taboo (51:25).



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2014: Dual Redundancy's Year in Review

If we thought 2013 was a busy year for Dual Redundancy, 2014 takes the cake!

This year we did 40 podcasts, which, to put things in perspective, is nearly the same amount we have done in the first two and a half years! Topics ranged from our annual Emmy predictions to that guy from Even Stevens putting a paper bag over his head as he walked the red carpet.

In March we had our third annual March Madness bracket. After naming Arrested Development and The Shawshank Redemption the best TV show and movie respectively, we tried naming the best film actor or actress. In the final match, Leonardo DiCaprio was snubbed once again and it was awards show favorite Meryl Streep who took the crown.

Last year we introduced the weekly wind down podcast and while we only covered 26 shows in 2013, this year we hit 57 different shows, numerous movies and one very addictive podcast. These shows included fall pilots of A to Z, Selfie, Mulaney, and Gracepoint (all of which will not see a second season). Other cancelled shows include Enlisted, Trophy Wife and Community- until Community was revived for Yahoo. We even did a first ever clip show for Orange is the New Black's second season, where we discussed every episode in one very colorful podcast.

Besides the weekly wind downs and prediction specials, we also had a variety of notable episodes including a Super Bowl recap show, a top 10 Halloween TV episode countdown, and a 30th Anniversary Ghostbusters podcast. The latter of which was the longest podcast we have ever recorded. With a runtime of nearly two hours we eclipsed the length of the very movie we were discussing!

The blog was also very busy too. Not only was this the spot to find out about new podcasts but DR related news (like now being available on Stitcher) also dropped here. Mike even recapped every episode of a great Survivor season last spring while David named his ten biggest Emmy snubs.

From all of us here at Dual Redundancy thank you so much for making 2014 so great. We can't wait to see what 2015 has in store especially when he finally hit episode 100!

Dual Redundancy's 3rd Annual March Madness Bracket Results

One month ago we calculated your votes and revealed your pick for the best living actor/actress. While we recorded a results show podcast that revealed Meryl Streep won yet another award while Leonardo DiCaprio went home empty handed, we realized no bracket was complete without…a completed bracket!

So without further ado here is a completed bracket with the winner included. How did she win? How close were the results? Those questions along with how we set up the bracket can be answered here with our podcast special. Listen either with the player below or on YouTube.



After bracketing TV shows, movies, and actors what is there left for next year? Leave a comment below or tweet to us @DualRedundancy if you have an idea for next March when we let the madness take control once again.

Podcast Episode 56: Revealing Your March Madness Pick for Best Actor or Actress

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Even though we do not discuss sports we still wanted to join the bracket fun and make one for ourselves.

So far we have learned that Arrested Development was the best television show and that The Shawshank Redemption is the best movie. This year Dual Redundancy wants to know who is the best actor/actress? We have chosen 32 actors and 32 actresses and have them competing head to head against each other. After we have a winner in both categories we will have them go head to head in a final round to determine the best living actor or actress!

In this special episode we reveal who the listeners picked for the best living actor or actress. In our third annual March Madness bracket the final four were Sandra Bullock, Robert DeNiro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep. But in the end, who took home the title?



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Dual Redundancy's 3rd Annual March Madness Bracket: Round 6

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Even though we do not discuss sports we still wanted to join the bracket fun and make one for ourselves.

This year Dual Redundancy wants to know who is the best actor/actress? After five rounds you guys have voted Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep as the best living actor and actress respectively. But we are not stopping here. In the last round we want to see who is the best of the best?

The results will be announced on a future podcast episode of Dual Redundancy. To make sure you don't miss the episode be sure you are subscribed to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and/or YouTube!

To vote in the final round click here. Only one vote per device.

Dual Redundancy's 3rd Annual March Madness Bracket: Round 5

It is March and that only means one thing: March Madness! Even though we do not discuss sports we still wanted to join the bracket fun and make one for ourselves.

This year Dual Redundancy wants to know who is the best actor/actress? After four grueling rounds we have a final four! Will Robert DeNiro or Leonardo DiCaprio win best actor? Will Meryl Streep or Sandra Bullock win best actress? Vote to decide both of these and which two will face off in the final round!

Each new round of voting and the results will be announced here on the Dual Redundancy Blog as well as Facebook and Twitter.

To vote in round five click here. Only one vote per device.

Movie News: Meryl Streep vs. Walt Disney

By: David Allen (@eastwoodmcfly)

While most eyes and ears were on the winners last night at the National Board of Review dinner, many will remember the taste Meryl Streep’s speech left in their mouths regarding Walt Disney and Saving Mr. Banks.

Streep was not a winner last night but her speech honoring Emma Thompson who plays author P.L. Travers in Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks is certainly the talk of last night’s ceremony. Rumored to be in the running herself to play Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins, Streep had some remarks about Walt Disney and the sugarcoated version of him Tom Hanks plays that makes it clear why she might not have signed on to the film.

After praising the “beautiful artist” Thompson is and how she is “practically a saint”, Streep remarked how it was reported Walt Disney “didn’t really like women” or trust them. She also went on to say how Disney was a “gender bigot” and “supported an anti-Semitic industry lobbying group.” Hanks, who plays Disney in the film, has said that Saving Mr. Banks is more about Travers (which may be why the film does not focus on his past problems and background).

Besides from Streep’s memorable speech, there were awards presented last night. Her won top honors by winning best picture and best director for Spike Jonze. Besides from Thompson winning best actress, Bruce Dern and Will Forte won best actor and best supporting actor, respectively, for Nebraska. The other big winner was Fruitvale Station where three main awards were handed out. These include best supporting actress for Octavia Spencer, best directorial debut for Ryan Coogler, and best breakthrough performance for Michael B. Jordan.