Entertainment

Here Be Monsters (HBM) is Creating Podcast Episodes to Help People Face the Unknown and Fear

Published

5 years ago

October 9, 2019

Here Be Monsters (HBM) is creating podcasts for people interested in pursuing their fear and facing the unknown. It has produced many podcast episodes about crow death rituals, flex eating beetles, internet scammers, nudism, fair healing and many more. People are digging into HBM’s archive to find shows about nearly everything.

HBM releases 20 new episodes per year. Jeff Emtman is the host of all episodes and he has been on much other grand slam telling personal stories. HBM has been featured on many other shows like Radiotopia’s Love + Radio, BBC Shortcuts, WNYC’s Snap Judgement and MIT’s Undark.

Jeff Emtman started these podcast episodes in 2012 about how to pursue fear and face the unknown. Other persons including Bethany Denton and Nick White joined him later. KCRW distributes all the podcast episodes for HBM. All their podcast episodes are proving to be very helpful for people.

Anyone can become a member of KCRW and this is a good sign for HBM. People are becoming a member of KCRW in large numbers and supporting other people to do great work. HBM does not have any fixed source of income. It is only receiving money directly through a donation.

Recently HBM has developed a new podcast show HBM092: Carry the Scent with the help of KCRW. This episode shows a profile of typical search and rescue scammer. It was produced by Lee Gaines and Alex Kime. This show was edited by Bethany Denton and Jeff Emtaman. Nick White who works for KCRW, edited the show.

Entertainment

“The Firing Squad”: I Cried Buckets of Tears

Published

1 week ago

April 25, 2024

Jonathan Grilli

Sitting in the dimly lit theater, I had no idea what to expect as the opening credits of “The Firing Squad” began to roll. Little did I know that I was about to embark on an emotional journey that would leave me reaching for tissues and struggling to catch my breath.

The film follows the true story of three Christians facing execution by firing squad in a third world country. Directed by Timothy A. Chey, it features a stellar cast including James Barrington, Kevin Sorbo, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Each actor brings their character to life with such authenticity and depth that it’s impossible not to be fully immersed in their struggles and triumphs.

As the plot unfolded, I found myself drawn into a world of despair and desperation, but also one of unwavering faith and hope. The characters’ journey from darkness to light, from despair to redemption, resonated with me on a deeply personal level. I couldn’t help but be moved by their courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.

But it was the performances that truly stole the show. James Barrington’s portrayal of the protagonist’s internal turmoil was nothing short of mesmerizing, while Kevin Sorbo and Cuba Gooding Jr. delivered powerhouse performances that left me in awe.

And then there was the message of the film—that no matter how bleak the circumstances may seem, there is always hope. That even in our darkest moments, faith has the power to transform lives and bring about redemption. It was a message that hit me like a ton of bricks, leaving me with tears streaming down my face and a renewed sense of purpose.

As the credits rolled and the lights came up, I found myself struggling to put into words the impact that “The Firing Squad” had on me. All I could manage was, “I cried buckets of tears.” And I wasn’t alone. As I looked around the theater, I saw others wiping their eyes and exchanging emotional glances.

In the end, “The Firing Squad” wasn’t just a movie—it was an experience. An experience that left me feeling inspired, uplifted, and profoundly grateful for the power of cinema to touch the soul. And for that, I will be forever grateful.

The movie is set to premiere in the theatres worldwide on August 2, 2024. And this is definitely a must watch movie, reminding people of the strength of faith.