RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:04:12 +0000 The Daily Brain Bleed https://redcircle.com/shows/the-daily-brain-bleed en-US All rights reserved. Jeff Upshaw A weekly collection of observations and musings from two guys with a lot of opinions. effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e A weekly collection of observations and musings from two guys with a lot of opinions.

]]> episodic no Jeff Upshaw jeffupshawpercussion@gmail.com true full Episode 25 - Lets Put the Fun in FunFest Episode 25 - Lets Put the Fun in FunFest Jeff Upshaw The longer the pod runs, the more West-Coast voices we seem to accumulate. This week we're talking to Kingsport native Rashad Hunter (@bomani_shad on IG) about his journey through multiple career paths out in California. This one's uplifting so if you're not with the positive vibes you can peace out.

]]> <p>The longer the pod runs, the more West-Coast voices we seem to accumulate. This week we&#39;re talking to Kingsport native Rashad Hunter (@bomani_shad on IG) about his journey through multiple career paths out in California. This one&#39;s uplifting so if you&#39;re not with the positive vibes you can peace out.</p> 4465dda5-8cd1-4e2c-9aa8-8159514a4b39 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/3bdda6e4-cd57-450b-8b9d-b55ce94e7ccd Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:40:55 +0000 2616 false full Episode 24.5 - Russian Summer Special Episode 24.5 - Russian Summer Special Jeff Upshaw In this first ever double upload/half episode fiasco, we take a look at the recently released Black Widow as well as muse briefly about the third and most recent season of The Sinner.

(boy howdy it's summer and the wheels are coming off over here in the editing department so thank you for being patient with us.)

]]> <p>In this first ever double upload/half episode fiasco, we take a look at the recently released Black Widow as well as muse briefly about the third and most recent season of The Sinner. </p><p>(boy howdy it&#39;s summer and the wheels are coming off over here in the editing department so thank you for being patient with us.) </p> b2e50b7a-5e47-4607-b468-23d311a729b4 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/59354b50-6083-4ec3-b30a-c5eb26af710a Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:16:15 +0000 2584 false full Episode 24 - The Simple Intrigue of Public Service Feat. Mayor Shull Episode 24 - The Simple Intrigue of Public Service Feat. Mayor Shull Jeff Upshaw This episode is slightly different than our usual fare of pop-culture and cinema-adjacent goofs and discussion. This listens kinda like an honest interview with the mayor of a small town, and dare I say it, it's the closest thing to journalism this pod has ever done. If this isn't your cup of tea we'll have a slightly abridged episode of our usual selves coming out as well this week.

]]> <p>This episode is slightly different than our usual fare of pop-culture and cinema-adjacent goofs and discussion. This listens kinda like an honest interview with the mayor of a small town, and dare I say it, it&#39;s the closest thing to journalism this pod has ever done. If this isn&#39;t your cup of tea we&#39;ll have a slightly abridged episode of our usual selves coming out as well this week. </p> 0799823f-6468-4734-9448-ff416ac6c222 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/9596b602-0d6a-4338-a774-efe8b6d9d06c Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:59:28 +0000 1826 false full Episode 23 - Today's Yesterday Next Month War Episode 23 - Today's Yesterday Next Month War Jeff Upshaw Time's weird. Should a "big dumb action movie" try to mess with that? Idk but it had some neat aliens in it.

]]> <p>Time&#39;s weird. Should a &#34;big dumb action movie&#34; try to mess with that? Idk but it had some neat aliens in it. </p> 559fbd97-f3ea-4d46-90a2-6939598c0eda https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/fde1dce0-ab7f-4dcd-8685-e6da4aa4dc1d Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:52:13 +0000 2952 false full Episode 22 - Conjure Up Some Content Episode 22 - Conjure Up Some Content Jeff Upshaw In this (delayed) episode, we get in on the discussion surrounding the Conjuring cinematic universe. Let's get spooky.

]]> <p>In this (delayed) episode, we get in on the discussion surrounding the Conjuring cinematic universe. Let&#39;s get spooky. </p> 2fbfe8a3-dc47-4a87-b046-2a0ab1171d26 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/83c02866-30f8-403b-8fb6-e137ca7bf628 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:26:01 +0000 3397 false full Episode 21 - Sinner Sinner, Chicken Dinner Episode 21 - Sinner Sinner, Chicken Dinner Jeff Upshaw This week we're discussing season 1 of The Sinner (USA show hosted on Netflix). Boy howdy is there a lot to talk about. We even hazard at some philosophy (don't worry, nothing TOO serious haha jk unless)

]]> <p>This week we&#39;re discussing season 1 of The Sinner (USA show hosted on Netflix). Boy howdy is there a lot to talk about. We even hazard at some philosophy (don&#39;t worry, nothing TOO serious haha jk unless)</p> 9bd9d252-6ef5-4c17-970f-a6a09d4d63ad https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/459ce434-ec2f-4746-84cd-1ee1885e6f6a Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:37:21 +0000 3510 false full Episode 20 - The Brainbleed Hat Trick Ft. Snyder-Insider Chris McElroy Episode 20 - The Brainbleed Hat Trick Ft. Snyder-Insider Chris McElroy Jeff Upshaw Chris is back for his third appearance on the show. (He keeps agreeing to do it so we keep having him on idk he'll wise up eventually.) Had a great time talking about Army of the Dead and Zack Snyder in general.

]]> <p>Chris is back for his third appearance on the show. (He keeps agreeing to do it so we keep having him on idk he&#39;ll wise up eventually.) Had a great time talking about Army of the Dead and Zack Snyder in general. </p> fea096d7-c0b8-4c0b-aff6-79810b50866a https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/a25c7275-8c1c-4655-8897-f93f7e4887bd Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:40:48 +0000 3259 false full Episode 19 - The Absolute Hubris of Quibi Episode 19 - The Absolute Hubris of Quibi Jeff Upshaw Following in the footsteps of Icarus, some corporate bigwigs decided to go all-in on a streaming service. What followed did not go as planned. Let's explore the derelict that is; quibi.

]]> <p>Following in the footsteps of Icarus, some corporate bigwigs decided to go all-in on a streaming service. What followed did not go as planned. Let&#39;s explore the derelict that is; quibi. </p> 87c3fc75-04c2-48e0-8ea5-99a7bb51d6ce https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/f5d9ac92-60e2-41b4-ad09-16c1f4c5592b Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:50:52 +0000 3148 false full Episode 18 - Violent Superhero Cartoon, but Good? Episode 18 - Violent Superhero Cartoon, but Good? Jeff Upshaw Invincible. It's real good. Let's talk about it.

]]> <p>Invincible. It&#39;s real good. Let&#39;s talk about it. </p> d43991cb-b317-4706-abee-4577de33ac96 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/cf58841b-a491-408f-a1ed-64aebaca45b8 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 01:06:05 +0000 3068 false full Episode 17 - The Episode About Whiplash Episode 17 - The Episode About Whiplash Jeff Upshaw This one does what it says on the tin. Ever wanted to hear two music educators talk about Whiplash? This one's for you.

]]> <p>This one does what it says on the tin. Ever wanted to hear two music educators talk about Whiplash? This one&#39;s for you. </p> eaf19048-0a5e-48f1-abaf-27af10ba7dc4 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/814fd191-6590-4f1e-8bfe-afa36876a1d0 Wed, 26 May 2021 18:53:18 +0000 3542 false full Episode 16 - Let's Get Wavy, Davy Episode 16 - Let's Get Wavy, Davy Jeff Upshaw Davy Crockett is a household name. Or is it? This week we explore the Disney classic film exploring the folk legend that is Davy Crockett.

]]> <p>Davy Crockett is a household name. Or is it? This week we explore the Disney classic film exploring the folk legend that is Davy Crockett. </p> 80178c52-22de-4a7f-a3e6-6c8dfe90d211 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/080b2f56-ebb4-4d71-8923-83fa61fc2763 Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3148 false full Episode 15 - Wagner, How-To's, and Sports? Episode 15 - Wagner, How-To's, and Sports? Jeff Upshaw This week we called in an expert. He's an expert on something I'm sure. It was a blast chatting with Turner Hawkins about film scores, the Jonas Brothers, (and kind of even soccer). (P.S. yes the beginning is intentional it's a bit)

]]> <p>This week we called in an expert. He&#39;s an expert on something I&#39;m sure. It was a blast chatting with Turner Hawkins about film scores, the Jonas Brothers, (and kind of even soccer). (P.S. yes the beginning is intentional it&#39;s a bit)</p> 132dc621-955b-4036-bb08-f8b29cfa3514 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/48f17b5c-64f9-422d-82db-0b2e8b801d50 Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3650 false full Episode 14 - Assemble the Boys, We're Talking About Mortal Kombat Episode 14 - Assemble the Boys, We're Talking About Mortal Kombat Jeff Upshaw Taking on such an artistically dense film was a challenge. So much so that we had to call in the help of California residents Chris McElroy and Corey Schmalzle. It feels like this may be our most on topic episode to date, so listen at your own risk. Also contains: bad puns, REALLY in depth discussion of large corporations and business models, more bad puns, and maybe some insightful dialogue?

]]> <p>Taking on such an artistically dense film was a challenge. So much so that we had to call in the help of California residents Chris McElroy and Corey Schmalzle. It feels like this may be our most on topic episode to date, so listen at your own risk. Also contains: bad puns, REALLY in depth discussion of large corporations and business models, more bad puns, and maybe some insightful dialogue?</p> c06aca35-e47a-400e-b13d-096c1626b7e2 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/727ba573-dc48-4fc3-8f4e-77fe1a4852bb Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3106 false full Episode 13 - Who's Been Winning All the Oscars? Episode 13 - Who's Been Winning All the Oscars? Jeff Upshaw We talk about the Oscar winners for best leading actor for the last 10 years. It yields a truly surprising amount of content before we devolve into madness. Enjoy.

]]> <p>We talk about the Oscar winners for best leading actor for the last 10 years. It yields a truly surprising amount of content before we devolve into madness. Enjoy. </p> 611c1eb8-8609-47ed-8092-609344bddfb3 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/38e76267-dfda-42bf-9df3-4c8b1a00488a Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2968 false full Episode 12 - The Sound of Egypt Episode 12 - The Sound of Egypt Jeff Upshaw We're talking Egypt, we're talking The Sound of Metal, we're talking Falcon and Winter Soldier, we're talking more Egypt. This episode's a real hum-dinger.

]]> <p>We&#39;re talking Egypt, we&#39;re talking The Sound of Metal, we&#39;re talking Falcon and Winter Soldier, we&#39;re talking more Egypt. This episode&#39;s a real hum-dinger.</p> 3b037ca0-c57e-4a5e-bb2a-0cadbcde11a7 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/aa42b3f5-1106-409d-bfcb-7502d37e750e Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3162 false full Episode 11 - We Should Talk About Animation Episode 11 - We Should Talk About Animation Jeff Upshaw In this, possibly our highest IQ endeavor yet, we examine a few long running animated tv shows and compare them. Throw your thinking cap on and join us. (We got jokes at the beginning and end all work and no play, you know the rest)

]]> <p>In this, possibly our highest IQ endeavor yet, we examine a few long running animated tv shows and compare them. Throw your thinking cap on and join us. (We got jokes at the beginning and end all work and no play, you know the rest)</p> 5831ddc8-7275-4f42-8b6a-215af77675c2 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/ad63d1b9-2b2a-4deb-876a-b0cde195cfb4 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3275 false full Episode 10 - A Very Strict Discussion of Stranger Than Fiction Episode 10 - A Very Strict Discussion of Stranger Than Fiction Jeff Upshaw This is our most serious episode yet. No jokes, no bits, no gags, just 50 minutes of dissecting a film from 2006. (heavy sarcasm)

]]> <p>This is our most serious episode yet. No jokes, no bits, no gags, just 50 minutes of dissecting a film from 2006. (heavy sarcasm)</p> a494d28a-7d6f-4873-a702-868a2240b0b6 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/b993c4bd-023e-4032-8cb8-30cf6c80d617 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3126 false full Episode 9 - Female Villains and Illicit Oscar Betting! Feat. Hannah Swayze Episode 9 - Female Villains and Illicit Oscar Betting! Feat. Hannah Swayze Jeff Upshaw This week we take a look into how exactly we're writing our female villains as a society, and if that's a good thing or not. We embark on this endeavor with fellow minded creative and friend of the pod Hannah Swayze. (also some slightly weird audio stuff this week. Tried some new stuff, some of it worked some of it didn't, thanks for hanging with us)

]]> <p>This week we take a look into how exactly we&#39;re writing our female villains as a society, and if that&#39;s a good thing or not. We embark on this endeavor with fellow minded creative and friend of the pod Hannah Swayze. (also some slightly weird audio stuff this week. Tried some new stuff, some of it worked some of it didn&#39;t, thanks for hanging with us)</p> 85c3840d-78a0-44e5-a461-2cab5256526d https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/a0b4773f-5586-4755-8c14-4615871724a6 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 4004 false full Episode 8 - Talking WandaVision and Constructive Criticism with Corey Schmalzle Episode 8 - Talking WandaVision and Constructive Criticism with Corey Schmalzle Jeff Upshaw This week we engage in a round-table discussion of the recent Marvel TV show WandaVision, as well as general life and career talk with a special guest.

]]> <p>This week we engage in a round-table discussion of the recent Marvel TV show WandaVision, as well as general life and career talk with a special guest. </p> 288873bc-1551-422f-a256-b05bd79153c8 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/70f8fdf0-8884-4fdb-b0d0-74a0a62b11d7 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3502 false full Episode 7 - Dr. Seuss, Golden Globes, and Old Hot Takes Episode 7 - Dr. Seuss, Golden Globes, and Old Hot Takes Jeff Upshaw This week we devolve into madness. An attempted discussion of the Golden Globes goes off the rails and we start giving 5 year old hot takes. Enjoy at your own risk.

]]> <p>This week we devolve into madness. An attempted discussion of the Golden Globes goes off the rails and we start giving 5 year old hot takes. Enjoy at your own risk. </p> 92d643b0-d161-4b1e-84d3-b1a6f325662b https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/d389f2c9-64a4-419e-88b3-47e300b980ce Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 2626 false full Episode 6 - We Need to Talk About Pirates Episode 6 - We Need to Talk About Pirates Jeff Upshaw This week we discuss the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as Nomadland. Character voices? Introspection? Maybe some genuine dialogue? Who knows.

]]> <p>This week we discuss the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as Nomadland. Character voices? Introspection? Maybe some genuine dialogue? Who knows. </p> 90ba5063-8215-4e5c-95e3-2a3742ed312c https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/7ca454af-41d5-4b1d-b7ad-5706007f7c8d Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2982 false full Episode 5 - A Brief Sojourn Into Interviews Feat. Chris McElroy Episode 5 - A Brief Sojourn Into Interviews Feat. Chris McElroy Jeff Upshaw On this episode, we duped an actual filmmaker to come talk to us. Who would've guessed.

]]> <p>On this episode, we duped an actual filmmaker to come talk to us. Who would&#39;ve guessed. </p> 8c35bbf5-5717-48d9-a17f-1e27219feff8 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/fe6bbded-ee0c-48f9-9deb-13106e4edd7e Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 3228 false full Episode 4 - Free Britney and Read The Subs! Episode 4 - Free Britney and Read The Subs! Jeff Upshaw We're playing fast and loose with the content this week. Documentaries, foreign films, and the highest standard for artistic integrity you've ever witnessed. No cap.

]]> <p>We&#39;re playing fast and loose with the content this week. Documentaries, foreign films, and the highest standard for artistic integrity you&#39;ve ever witnessed. No cap. </p> f455ab46-5f69-4b8a-ab2c-0dc32c0d800e https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/7b3c173e-8066-4c1f-92c6-0a109c871989 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2944 false full Episode 3 - Glitzy Oreos and Oscar Drama! Episode 3 - Glitzy Oreos and Oscar Drama! Jeff Upshaw Are we actually devolving to the point of pop journalism, or is this title just click bait for a 45-minute deep dive into PTSD, representation, and the awards season as a whole? You be the judge.

]]> <p>Are we actually devolving to the point of pop journalism, or is this title just click bait for a 45-minute deep dive into PTSD, representation, and the awards season as a whole? You be the judge.</p> c910765c-d9ad-416f-ac67-f02d3da523bb https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/8f4e3e6f-d768-418c-809b-15df787d7bef Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2918 false full Episode 2 - British Invasion and Big Ol' Monkey Episode 2 - British Invasion and Big Ol' Monkey Jeff Upshaw How many Brits does it take to portray Appalachia? Which is stronger, big monkey or big lizard? We aim to find out.

]]> <p>How many Brits does it take to portray Appalachia? Which is stronger, big monkey or big lizard? We aim to find out. </p> 55a79e2a-fe3e-42c0-8b5c-6e0153646095 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/972cd5c8-680f-479d-a0d9-fecbccf77d56 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2934 false full Episode 1 - Much Ado About Knives Out Episode 1 - Much Ado About Knives Out Jeff Upshaw Can you talk about a movie without actually talking about the movie? We try to find out.

]]> <p>Can you talk about a movie without actually talking about the movie? We try to find out. </p> e402db59-2804-494a-8ca8-5380717b1660 https://redcircle.com/shows/effc2c6e-02ae-4770-9222-988fde6f1a4e/episodes/3fb864bc-5cd9-4a46-8a7f-50ed37acb29c Fri, 29 Jan 2021 04:51:51 +0000 2980 false