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In this exciting episode I rag on Ice-T getting arrested. Or at least I talk about how “gangsta” he is these days.

I take another look at the Batman film franchise for Halloween fun.

Are there any good Horror or Halloween themed video games? I try to find a few good ones.

I talk about the new Sabrina show on Netflix. I will be talking about it more next week.

I also ask the question, what would it have been like if 32X had been more successful? (Sorry RGT 85 I recorded this before I saw your video. I might have to respond to your take next week)

With some new information this week coming to light involving network infrastructure, connections, etc., I take another look at the future of Netflix as a streaming service and contemplate if they might be better off turning into a TV studio/Production studio and licensing their content out to others with the onslaught of competition coming their way.

I also lay out some of my Halloween plans so be sure to check back Wednesday night for something special. Stay cool. Thanks for listening, please share subscribe etc.

Once again the length it shows me is wrong, it’s just barely over 2 hours yet Podbean shows it at 3 and a half hours. not sure what is going on.

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*NOTE* This episode is NOT 4 hours long. I don’t know why Podbean is showing it that long it’s longer than normal, just under 3 hours to be fair, but it’s not as long as I am seeing maybe you all see the correct length. Don’t be turned off by that it’s a hearty episode.

Before there was The Spiders Lair there was Bim Dizzle. In this extra special, extra long episode I kind of bear my soul a little as I take a look back at the evolution of this website from a hobby site I began in high school devoted entirely to Gangsta Rap and Star Wars (yes it was a weird blended site) to a dedicated video game strategy guide site supplanted by YouTube and it’s Let’s Players. Then it turned into Bim-Dizzle, a website I had a vision for but no direction.

Find out the inspiration for the Bim Dizzle character, what the idea was, the goal, the downfall.

I reveal my confession to my audience. There’s actually two. A semi-serious but light hearted one up front then the real deal later on.

I also talk about favorite Halloween movies and specials. I also talk about the John Carpenter Halloween franchise and all that Michael Myers jazz.

It was a long weekend at work. I had to work Saturday and Sunday so if I sound a little off near the end please not I was really exhausted by that point in time and I had more work to do the next day.

This is unedited. I usually only edit it for time, to take out the long pauses or maybe a gaff here and there if I get tongue tied, as is often the case. Since the whole show is unscripted, well you get the idea.

I also talk about the death of Netflix. I am officially predicting it now. Find out why in this extra special episode of The Dark Web Podcast, brought to you by The Spiders Lair and hosted by THE RAT.

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I got through another episode talking about one of the infamous Star Wars prequels. This time I talked about Episode III Revenge of the Sith, probably the least controversial and easier of the trilogy to defend.

I give my thoughts on the passing of Senator John McCain, with a discussion on celebrity deaths versus cultural heroes. I dabble in the Aretha Franklin funeral, likey in a way to offend certain people.

I talked about Streets of Rage, the series and the upcoming Streets of Rage 4.

I also talk about esports and the shooting in Florida.

There is also a surprise topic that should be amusing to some listeners hopefully.

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This is a single topic episode. Four newspaper reporters/editors discuss the recent shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland earlier in the week.

First up is your host, Richard A. Todd aka THE RAT. Previous news experience includes working in newsroom of  a TV station, staff writer for a local newspaper in Texas and currently news editor for an all digital local newspaper in northern Nevada.

Second journalist on the show and first guest is experienced newspaper writer/editor Dan Eakin. He’s worked in the newspaper industry for many decades.

Third speaker, second guest is Robert Perea, an editor of a digital newspaper in north western Nevada called The Fernley Reporter. He has over 20 years experience working for daily and community newspapers.

Finally the last guest is Austin Lewter, publisher and editor of three weekly newspapers in north central Texas.

There is just one topic for this episode, the shooting and violence in our country. Each individual offers their take on the incident, advice for journalists and some words to ponder.

It was a pleasure interviewing these three individuals. Combined experience between these four individuals is close to 70 years worth of news reporting.

Sponsors for this episode are Yoga with Stacy, The Spiders Lair and Jackpot Community News. For more information visit www.thespiderslair.com/podcast for info on current sponsors and how to become one yourself.