Blockbuster Video

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Mentioned On

The Vault Unlocked The Indie Sound with Jimmy Star You Are Good Just A Moment How Did This Get Made?The $100 MBA Show Story Pirates Table Read

Episode Mentions

The Vault Unlocked · Apr 1, 2026

Why Most Sales Letters Never Convert (And the One Fix That Changes Everything)

“Used as humorous example of defunct employment option in consequence-framing within sales letter PS section”

Sales Letter Structure and FrameworkHeadline Testing and OptimizationAvatar Definition and Psychographic Targeting

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The Indie Sound with Jimmy Star · Feb 12, 2026

The Indie Sound with Jimmy Star - Shayne Leighton

“Referenced as distribution channel where host rented The Incubus indie film, illustrating past media consumption patterns”

Independent Film SoundtracksIndie Pop Music ProductionMulti-disciplinary Artist Development

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You Are Good · Feb 4, 2026

Ghost World w. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Carolyn Kendrick

“Satirized in the film as a generic video rental chain lacking the curation and knowledge of independent video stores”

Coming-of-age narratives and adolescent identity formationClass representation in cinema and working-class youth experiencesArtistic authenticity versus institutional validation in education

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Just A Moment · Feb 2, 2026

Madeline Haydon: Finding Her Voice and Building Nutpods

“Madeline's first job at age 14 where she earned $250 paycheck she shared with parents for family support”

Dairy-free and plant-based creamer marketKickstarter campaign strategy for food productsFemale founder challenges and gender bias in business

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How Did This Get Made? · Jan 20, 2026

Cool World (HDTGM Matinee)

“Referenced by Jason Manzook as a workplace where he observed Cool World's reputation as a 'dirty' film during its theatrical release period”

Live-Action and Animation Hybrid FilmmakingScript Development and Production ManagementNarrative Structure and World-Building Logic

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The $100 MBA Show · Jan 5, 2026

MBA2725 How To Focus And Get Ahead Of 99% Of People

“Cited as company that failed because it focused on present revenue instead of innovating for the future”

Focus as competitive advantageDeep work methodologyAttention residue and context switching

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Story Pirates · Dec 4, 2025

Bob’s Impossible Pants/The Weird Inventor (feat. Matt Oberg)

“Referenced in episode narrative as a closed business location in comedic 1999 time-period storyline”

Children's Creative WritingEducational Media Funding ModelsSketch Comedy Adaptation

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Table Read · Nov 18, 2025

Small Block - Act Two

“Referenced as 'Planet VHS,' a video rental store where key scenes take place and characters interact”

Adolescent friendship dynamics and betrayalIdentity and sexual orientation discoveryParental pressure and academic expectations

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