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From The Cheap Seats

Thad Halcli Media, LLC

A Millennial girl and a Gen Xer guy deconstruct the Washington Nationals and the game of MLB baseball generally. Both devotional and irreverent, we blow up the “sports talk” genre with humorous, unapologetic, and shamelessly opinionated baseball news outside the press box, the dugout, and the stadium urinals.

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00:45:46

VAMPIRES! - Welcome To The Bite Club

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/10/31

Video Version: https://bit.ly/4hB8gmtOUR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL. Today, VAMPIRES are the most popular of all supernatural figures but what are they really and where did they come from? Merely a legend? Or, are they sexy teenagers in Washington State. Was there really a Count Dracula and why was he so over-dressed for every occasion. We examine these questions and more in this spooktacular episode. The previously published cold open is included at the tope of the show and features the talents of co-host

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01:18:27

Robert Redford Memoriam / “All The President’s Men”-...

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/09/30

Robert Redford Memoriam / “All The President’s Men”- Watergate Scandal by Thad Halcli Media, LLC

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01:10:48

DIS–ASTER! Disneyland Opening Day S**T Show

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/09/11

Many Americans don’t know this…but back in 1955, the Disney corporation was only a modestly profitable animation movie company. They had a couple of hits – but that was it. But, then, the founder, Walt Disney, decided to pour all his movie profits into something that had never been done before – a permanent, around the year, live action amusement park, which he called Disneyland (named after himself, of course). It was a giant financial risk for him that could have easily sunk his entire company, if

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00:05:15

COLD OPEN: Disney On Ice – WE FOUND HIM !!

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/09/07

Amazing Video Version: https://bit.ly/45VPiTCSince legendary entrepreneur Walt Disney’s death in 1966, there has been a persistent conspiracy theory that says, just before he died, he had himself cryogenically frozen until such time as there was a cure for his cancer. No evidence has ever been produced...until now. Our intrepid co-host, ANURADHA, was able to locate his nitrogen chamber and revive Mr. Disney. The truth can now finally be told! This is the hilarious cold open for our episode on the

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00:14:00

Chili Madness!! – Summer Cooking, Part 2

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/08/19

Great Video Version: https://bit.ly/45N0yQPThe summer ain’t over yet folks! And there’s a lotta cookin’ and eatin’ left to do. In this part 2 of our summer cooking special we celebrate the 15 years Thad’s daughter and their friends competed semi-professionally in chili cook-offs in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. We were invited to the World Championship only once but frequently placed – and sometimes made some prize money to boot. Lot’s of cooking fun along way. There have been many

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01:05:49

80th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing – First Nuclear...

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/08/06

This is a terribly sad anniversary, in any way you perceive it – especially for people of any faith tradition, like myself. We’re replaying an episode from 2023 recorded on the occasion of the Academy Award-winning movie, “Oppenheimer”. It features my son-in-law, Dylan Cuellar, who was born and grew up in New Mexico, near Los Alamos, where the first several nuclear bombs were invented. Also, my daughter Kassia, Dylan’s wife, who had a rare opportunity to explore the original Trinity test site, where

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00:56:38

"Jaws” At 50 – We’re Gona Need A Bigger Boat –...

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/08/04

Enjoy the Video Version: https://bit.ly/4flfWrNThis episode marries the previously released teaser with our in-depth conversation between Anuradha, myself, and frequent guest, professional composer/movie critic, JOHN HOEKSTRA. 56 minutes of informative and hilarious entertainment. (AMAZING video version will be posted soon.) Today, we think of the movie “Jaws” as a blockbuster game-changer in movie history. But back in 1973-1975, it appeared to be the biggest financial disaster in cinema history

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00:06:06

TEASER COLD OPEN: “Jaws” At 50 – You Call THIS A...

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/08/01

WATCH THE GREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/456frNy In advance of our full episode we offer this previously unknown and behind-the-scenes glimpse into 1970’s Hollywood movie politics. We dramatize a confrontation between two historical people, Sidney Sheinberg. President and CEO of both Universal Studios and the parent company, MCA, and Verna Fields, an unbelievably talented editor, that would influence how films were crafted going forward. Despite their adversarial relationship during “Jaws”

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00:34:09

BONUS - "Superman" Preview

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/07/14

BONUS - "Superman" PreviewWatch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/yAMYgCPjrd8 Despite its apparent opening weekend success, one person who has a very different view of this movie is a frequent guest of this podcast and a founding member of the Mets Mob, a popular baseball commentary trio in NYC. We are delighted to welcome back ROB from the Upper East Side. Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only

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00:23:56

Get Hungry! – Summer Cooking, Part 1

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/07/02

Fantastic Video Version: https://bit.ly/44qQyfhWho doesn’t love summer cooking and food? Ahhh…the smell of the grill and the sun on your face. We’ve been very serious lately so we’re going to lighten it up a little bit for the summer holidays - with another cooking show. Yeah man! In this Part 1 episode, we feature my amazing co-host, Anuradha, cooking with HER MOTHER, Aruna. Soooo cool. Check it out. We also have a top Hollywood camera person, Mollie Helfand – one of my dearest friends on the

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01:05:34

To Biden or Not To Biden? - That Was The Question!

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/06/08

Terrific Video Version: https://bit.ly/4mS3CmgA modern Shakespearean tragedy? Or Greek? On the occasion of the release a best-selling book on President Joe Biden’s last 8 months in office, we decided to examine whether the many accusations on Biden's mental health in the last year of his Presidency hold any water. If they actually do, what does that say about any influential national/global leader’s responsibility to step down, when they become physically/mentally impaired? The book we are

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01:06:45

I’m Not Quite Dead Yet – “Monty Python And The Holy...

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/05/25

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY weekend everyone and HAPPY SUMMER KICK-OFF. After the half-year we’ve all had, you all definitely deserve some time off ... and a few laughs to boot. We have your new favorite – and funniest - beach listen right here. How does one of the cheapest, ultra-low budget comedy movies of all time become a billion-dollar franchise? We’re gonna tell you! As every movie studio in the world refused to finance this movie in 1974, the 6 young (then) Monty Python boys turned to top English

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01:13:54

Will The REAL Bigfoot Please Stand Up!

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/05/05

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bPKX-lp21_8America’s favorite mystery monster, Bigfoot, is now BIGGER and more popular than ever! Recently, there have been numerous Bigfoot reality shows on cable TV and streaming, featuring serious ‘cryptozoologist’ scientists, that have run for many years. Additionally, Bigfoot sightings have increased almost exponentially across the U.S. This has prompted the growth of annual conventions, attracting thousands of ordinary people, just to examine and debate the

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00:04:07

TEASER COLD OPEN: Bigfoot’s Revenge

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/05/01

Bigfoot is BIGGER than ever! In this teaser we imagine the “Big Is Beautiful Salon And Spa” - a White-Lotus style establishment catering exclusively to affluent Bigfoot/Sasquatch people…er, creatures…or whatever. Enjoy the laughs! Stay tuned for the complete episode coming soon.

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01:03:05

Sex, Murder, and Bootlegging Gangsters: “The Great...

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/04/16

GREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/42hIZb9Often called, “the greatest American novel” today - why is this book such a scandal? Read on and then watch/listen! Though an initial publishing failure, the book that many of us (Boomers, X-ers, Millennials) were forced to read in high school English class, is having a great centennial birthday. Currently, the new Broadway/London musical adaption is the hottest ticket in theater. Additionally, the movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio made almost $ ½ billion

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00:34:26

Julia Child – James Bond In An Apron?!

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/03/25

In honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. Most people aren’t aware that she was also a professional SPY for the U.S. in WWII, for years. NO WAY! – you say. Okay … let me back up a little. Most of us think of Julia, in the early 1960’s and decades beyond, almost single-handedly, exploding ideas about the role of women in American society by writing best-selling cook books and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries

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00:41:58

2025 MLB Baseball Preview, Feat. the Mets Mob

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/03/06

Apple: https://apple.co/3QZHNCs Spotify: https://bit.ly/3DCZbKnVIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/eYppkzBgDmw This is our much anticipated annual 2025 MLB Baseball Preview episode. It features our favorite New Yorkers and beloved baseball experts/ prognosticators since 2020 - the METS MOB. In addition to signing the largest pro sports contract in history with Juan Soto, this past December, the Mets and are looking forward to a great year. Also, my co-host, Anuradha HAS RETURNED after a brief absence –

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00:44:22

Cookie Madness !!!

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/02/18

It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season. And your friends at “Scandal Sheet” are shining their investigative flashlight on America’s most beloved “non-profit” sales event. Our 2023 co-host, ELLIE, a Girl Scout from Kindergarten to High School senior, rose to the highest rank in the GSA organization. Now a millennial young woman, Ellie looks back at her decade+ experiences and shares a very CANDID insider view on the 3 mo/year $800 million dollar cookie industrial complex. Are we a nation of health hypocrites

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00:54:31

Panic At The Palisades – The Los Angeles Fires

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/02/06

With the fires contained and around-the-clock media coverage at its end, it’s time to ask the important question – how could this happen? As our co-host Anuradha is out helping with the fires, John Hoekstra is filling in. John is usually our music composer but is moonlighting here as both a co-host and actor.And don’t miss our cold open! You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price

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00:52:40

Wizard Or Wicked?

From The Cheap Seats ·

2025/01/19

VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fZbTQMThe movie version of the remarkable stage musical, “Wicked” came out during the recent holidays. It proved to be just as successful as it Broadway counterpart. To honor its achievement, we are replaying our 85th Anniversary scandal celebration of the 1939 “Wizard of Oz”. With a NEW ANIMATED OPEN - starring Thad as the Wicked Witch. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your

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