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World leaders are currently gathered at the United Nations in New York for the annual General Assembly. This year, the future of the Palestinian territories hangs in the balance: several nations like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia are formally recognising the state of Palestine for the first time. The Trump administration strongly opposes the move, warning that it could embolden Hamas and provoke Israel into annexing the West Bank. How did some of Israel and America’s staunchest allies decide that the time is right to recognise a Palestinian state? We speak to BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams who has spent years reporting from the Middle East. Producers: Xandra Ellin and Viv Jones Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Image: Members of the U.N. Security Council vote on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters…

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Each month two old nerds both named John watch a movie they remember being good but haven't seen in years to determine whether or not it... holds up.

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123 - Run Fatboy Run 1:02:23

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This month The Johns take a trip down Lover's Lane to watch a formative film in Longino's relationship, Run Fatboy Run. And we take some time to discuss listener feedback to our episode on Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush. Will Run Fatboy Run win the race? Or will it gasp for air? Listen and find out!…

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122 - The Gold Rush 59:07

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Happy 10 Year Anniversary to The Hold Up Podcast! That's right. The Johns have been hosting this show for a decade. To celebrate, Nelson decided to watch a 100 year old film: Carlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush. Will The Johns be silent with awe? Or silent with disgust? Listen and find out!

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121 - Mr Nice Guy 58:38

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For July, Longino brings forth the Jackie Chan kung fu comedy classic, Mr. Nice Guy. Having never seen it, will Nelson give a thumbs up (after surviving a death defying stunt) or will he simply die in agony? Listen and find out!

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120 - The Wraith 1:01:42

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This month The Johns are joined by Editor Josh Lentz and filmmaker Alison Star Locke to watch an artifact from the 80s: The Wraith. Will this Charlie Sheen ghost car chase film of murder and revenge win the race or will it crash and burn? Listen and find out!

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119 - Sister Act 2 1:03:58

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He listened, he emailed, and now he's here! Following our episode on Sister Act last month, Tyler now joins us to watch Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit. Will getting the band back together knock our rosaries off? Or will we enter the confessional of regret? Listen and find out!

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118 - Sister Act 57:27

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After a bit of a delay, our April episode is here! Enjoy as The Johns watch the Whoopi Goldberg 90s comedy, Sister Act. Will it shine like heaven or will The Johns be having nun of it? Listen and find out!

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The Catch Up 08 - John Wick Chapter 4 1:48:20

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Our April episode is running a little behind and will release later this month. But thankfully we had this special Catch Up episode waiting in the wings, so please enjoy! For the long awaited return of The Catch Up, we celebrate Nelson's birthday and watch John Wick Chapter. And we hit a guest record! Joining us is Alison Star Locke, Dirk Voteberg, Josh Lentz, Trever Carlee, Nick North and at long last Chris Nelson, John's brother. Will we all survive? Listen and find out!…

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117 - Bad Lieutenant Port Of Call New Orleans 1:22:15

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Bad Lieutenant fever continues for the month of March as The Johns watch Bad Lieutenant Port Of Call New Orleans. Will we go to iguana heaven or overdose on the absurdity? Listen and find out!

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116 - Bad Lieutenant 1:02:21

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This month The Johns forsake decorum, dignity and even Jesus Christ, himself, to watch the 90s Abel Ferrara directed Harvey Keitel bender: Bad Lieutenant. Will the madness live up to Nelson's memory? And will Longino inject this movie directly into his veins? Listen and and out! And stay tuned next month when we watch the pseudo sequel from Werner Herzog: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.…

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115 - Hedwig and the Angry Inch 1:10:44

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Happy New Year! The Johns ring in 2025 with Hedwig and the Angry Inch! Will this early 2000's tale of gender fluidity prove a story for all time, or does it belong in the past? Listen and find out!

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Special 08 - Trancers 58:59

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Happy holidays! As a nice bonus we are pleased to present a special episode and longtime listener request where we watch Trancers. Enjoy!

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114 - The Secret Of Nimh 1:02:15

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Happy December! We're taking it (mostly) easy this month, but stay tuned for a special episode coming soon. Meanwhile, The Johns take in as much December cheer as they can with Don Bluth's The Secret Of Nimh. Will we find shelter or die from sickness? Listen and find out!

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113 - Primary Colors 1:03:02

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Hey hey hey! Happy Election Month! isn't everyone EXCITED?!? Uuuuggggggghhhhhhh. As is Hold Up Podcast tradition during presidential election season, we watched a political film. This time it's Primary Colors, the late 90s dramedy from Mike Nichols that's definitely not about the Clintons, wink wink wink. Will it win the race or suffer a humiliating defeat? Listen and find out!…

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112 - Wolf Creek 1:31:21

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Happy halloween! This month, as is Halloween tradition, we are joined by writer/director Alison Star Locke to watch the 2005 Australian horror slasher: Wolf Creek. Will we bite it in the outback, or survive to tell our tale? Listen and find out!

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111 - Gladiator 1:01:40

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