We're diving into the magical world of "Willow," and let me tell ya, it's a wild ride! This flick's got all the classic fantasy vibes—think epic quests, a reluctant hero, and some seriously questionable character choices. We’re breaking down how this movie kinda feels like a training wheels version of a fantasy epic, perfect for kids but maybe a bit too light for grown-ups. We’re also spilling some tea on the Anomaly Film Festival happening in November, where you can catch flicks that actually bring the drama. So grab your snacks, kick back, and let’s see if "Willow" holds up to the nostalgia or just flops like a bad spell!

Check out Anomaly on Social Media!

www.anomalyfilmfest.com

Twitter: @anomalyfilmfest

Instagram: @anomalyfilmfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/

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Joe Bean Roasters

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We’re diving deep into the Anomaly Film Festival wrap-up, and let me tell ya, it was a wild ride! We’re chatting about all the highlights from this year’s festival, which just wrapped up last week. The energy was electric with new films, fresh faces, and those unforgettable moments that make you go, “What the heck just happened?” We’ve got some amazing guests chiming in, sharing their fave flicks and the experiences that made this year totally epic. So, grab your popcorn, kick back, and let’s relive the magic before we crash into hibernation mode for a bit!

Check out Anomaly on Social Media!

www.anomalyfilmfest.com

Twitter: @anomalyfilmfest

Instagram: @anomalyfilmfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/

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Joe Bean Roasters

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Pauly Guglielmo Show

Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers. https://pauly-guglielmo-show.captivate.fm/

Punches & Popcorn

The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/

We're diving into the Anomaly Film Festival preview, where we spill the tea on all the cool flicks coming your way from November 5th to 9th! The festival promises a wild ride with films that are as unique as they are entertaining. Expect to hear about everything from spooky shorts to full-length features that'll have you laughing, crying, and questioning your life choices. We’re super stoked to have our buddy Adam back, who’s basically the wizard behind the curtain, finding all the gems for this year’s lineup. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to hear about the must-see films that'll make your heart race and your brain buzz!

Check out Anomaly on Social Media!

www.anomalyfilmfest.com

Twitter: @anomalyfilmfest

Instagram: @anomalyfilmfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

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Mind of Magnus

Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm

Pauly Guglielmo Show

Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers. https://pauly-guglielmo-show.captivate.fm/

Recorded LIVE in front of an audience during The 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival, Pauly joins a panel of fellow Lunchador podcasts Matt Austin & Chris Lindstrom (Lunchador Founders), Emily Hessney-Lynch (It's A Lot), and Mike Huntone (Punches & Popcorn) for a fun-filled hour of ranking banter.

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Punches & Popcorn

The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.

Food About Town

Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

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This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Widow - How do you mourn the love of a lifetime lost? And is it possible to share the experience while caught in grief's riptide? Cup-A-Jo Productions founder and artistic director Joanna Lowe stands on the epicenter of heartbreak in this deeply personal, autobiographical one-woman show. Through an absorbing and thoughtful mix of theatre, storytelling, and poetry, she reflects on love, loss…and what comes after.

Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor

Time: 9/12 @ 4pm, 9/13 @ 4pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/widow

Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit.

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Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Check the episode out on Just Can't Not or Lunchador.org

https://just-cant-not.captivate.fm/episode/rochester-fringe-preview-nerds-in-a-basement

Guest: Nerds in a Basement

DnD meets improv where a dungeon master guides improvisors through a one of a kind adventure. The world is brought to life on stage before your eyes, completely unscripted. The audience helps build a character's quest and setting. With unique and memorable non-player characters, creatures, and live skill checks, this interactive show is a must for audience members of all nerdy backgrounds.

Venue: Focus Theater

Time: 9/11 @ 7pm, 9/20 @ 7pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/nerds-in-a-basement

Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit.

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Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Obsessive Comedy Disorder - Kevin is one of five kids, a veteran, and has OCD. Join the battle inside his brain: a silly life, a crazy family, and the truth of a misunderstood disorder. This show resonates with anyone anxious or obsessive and those suffering in silence. Audiences call it "a masterful balance of humor and vulnerability" that they "can't stop talking about."

Venue: Photo City Music Hall: Photo City Music Hall - Front Stage

Time: 9/13 @ 12:30pm, 9/13 @ 2pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/obsessive-comedy-disorder

Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit.

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Mind of Magnus

Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm

Check out the Pauly Guglielmo Show (@googs0105) each Sunday to learn about the ups and downs in business and life!

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Bipolarcoaster -Are people born on the mental health spectrum, or is the mental health spectrum thrust upon them? A sobering (yet highly comedic!) journey of reckoning with the responsibilities of living with bipolar disorder, this personal narrative by Amanda Andrews comes to life with original music by Kyle Lacy.

Venue: The Rose Room - Ticketed

Time: 9/20 @ 3pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/bipolarcoaster

Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit.

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Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast

Get Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm

Behind the Glass

Podcast and gallery focusing on underrepresented artists utilize the space to amplify their work. Curated by @Richardbcolon @qua.jay. Check out the podcast or join them in person first Fridays at 240 E Main St, Rochester, NY! https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com