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Memes are often considered silly and trivial, but as we've seen in recent years, they can have a profound impact on the way we consume culture. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down all things memes from the origins of the phrase “OK Boomer", to storming Area 51 in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

From Animaniacs to Adventure Time, Wisecrack dives into our favorite cartoons and how they impacted us from childhood into adulthood.

Rick and Morty is an incredibly unique television show, with its remarkable characters, unforgettable episodes, and surprisingly profound subjects. Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the philosophy behind the characters, Szechuan sauce, get schwifty, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

The Joker is one of the most compelling antagonists in comic book and movie history. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down all things the Joker from his origin story, recent film adaptations, and what elements go into creating a stellar performance of this diabolical clown in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Comedy has evolved significantly over the past century from live shows, television, and the big screen, but what’s next? Is comedy deader than a bad yo-mama joke or totally alive and well? Listen in as Wisecrack dives into how comedy got depressed, what we can learn from greats like Key and Peele, and the future of comedy in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Die Lügnerin und die Diebin: Auf der Suche nach den Tianshang-Waffen gelangen Po, Klinge, Mr. Ping und Rukhmini in Rukhminis Heimat Indien. In ihrer Heimatstadt soll sich Meister Mastodonts Amulett befinden, das sie zu den Sturmrädern führen soll. Doch zu Rukhminis entsetzen hat sich alles total verändert. Aus einem Schurkennest ist ein sauberes Städtchen geworden. Auch ihre ehemalige Partnerin Diya scheint wie verwandelt.

All Graham Davidson desired was to marry Makawee, the beautiful Crow woman with whom he fell in love while exploring Yellowstone. He envisioned a quiet life on the frontier. But when he travels back to Montana Territory in 1872, his dreams are quickly shattered. Makawee’s father, Long Horse, demands a steep price for his daughter, and Graham must compete with a Crow warrior to win her hand. Tragedy strikes when she suffers an agonizing loss that scars her physically and emotionally.

In einem österreichischen Urlaubsgebiet ereignen sich paranormale Dinge: Ein wandelnder Toter, Menschen aus Eis, lebende Skelette... Larry Brent und Iwan Kunaritschew machen gerade Urlaub dort. Der Geist einer uralten Hexe bemächtigt sich dem Körper einer jungen Frau und erwacht zum unheiligen Leben! X-RAY-3 und X-RAY-7 nehmen den Kampf gegen die Schneehexe und ihre Skelettdiener auf... In den Alpen kommt es zu einem mörderischen Finale!

Die Sagen werden von den Autoren in zeitgemäßer Sprache neu erzählt. Die Sprecher Uve Teschner, Michael Nowack, Mathias Bauer und Heiner Giersberg laden zu einer Reise durch eine sagenhafte Welt ein, bei der der Verlag Michael John die alte Tradition des Geschichtenerzählens aufleben lässt.

very film character has a dark side. Yes, even Simba from The Lion King. Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the sinister side of movies like The Lion King, Inside Out, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

How do we begin to understand Thanos? What is the meaning behind Spider-Man: Far from Home? From DC’s Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Wisecrack dives into the world of superhero movies in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Whether you love it or hate it, Star Wars is one of the most popular film franchises in history, but not all films can be perfect, right? Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down what went wrong in Episode II, The Last Jedi, The Phantom Menace, and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind one of TV’s most iconic shows, the secret genius of favorite characters like Dwight Schrute, and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most prolific directors in history, with dozens of films under his belt, from cult classics like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill to Spaghetti Westerns like Django Unchained. Listen in as Wisecrack takes a deep dive into his top films in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

How do we know what we know? Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the evolution of pseudoscience and debunks popular conspiracy theories about vaccinations, Bill Gates, and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

The third instalment in this suspenseful and spooky series from New York Times best-selling duo Brendan Reichs and Ally Condie. After the events of Dark Halloween, the town of Timbers is in a full-blown monster panic, making life for the Torchbearers - Opal, Nico, Tyler, Emma and Logan - extremely difficult. Nico is investigating the Rift and the strange natural phenomena that continue to occur, all while worrying about his dad's potential work transfer.

Was creating the internet one big mistake? From data collection to unclear privacy policies, our lives in the internet ecosystem are constantly evolving. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the digital world in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

From the Toy Story franchise to newcomer Soul, Pixar films have impacted movie lovers across all generations. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind your favorite Pixar films like Toy Story 4, Wall-E, The Incredibles, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

After the tragic death of his Crow Indian wife, Graham Davidson is left adrift, searching for a purpose that always seems just out of reach. His journey leads him to join Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show, where he crosses paths with Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley, and other legends. He meets an aspiring horsewoman named Grace, whose friendship awakens feelings he thought were buried forever.

Time is at an end. Jericho is a Paladin, a warrior of the ages given the task of balancing the scales of the universe to keep the very fabrics of time and space from tipping. Chronologically, he’s the first of the super-race. And it looks like he’s also going to be the last. Icarus, the cavalier Irish Paladin from the future, has single-handedly derailed Jericho’s Crusade, murdered thousands of people, stolen the life of one of his closest friends, and brought the world to the brink of destruction.