# Episode 084: Kojima's a Hack.

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Podcast: [The Stage Select](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stage-select-6734730)
Published: 2025-12-17T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-stage-select.captivate.fm/episode/episode-084-kojimas-a-hack-
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Duration seconds: 11230

## Resource

It’s a big week, as we’re joined by Friend of the Show (and star of Man Finds Tape!) John Gholson to talk about his new movie, being a hungry actor, and The Game Awards. Also other things! 00:00 Musical theater 11:08 John talks about the response to Man Finds Tape and the struggle of full-time acting 40:57 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 52:45 Catching up with John’s recent gaming, Dispatch 01:09:44 Marvel Cosmic Invasion 01:29:48 Final thoughts on Death Stranding 2 01:49:24 Ghost of Yotei 02:02:55 Blade Runner, becoming a home owner 02:14:33 Recapping The Game Awards 2025 Please support John's next project, Terms and Conditions if you can! https://seedandspark.com/fund/terms-conditions#story Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com Logo and artwork by John Gholson Announcer: John Gholson Join our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelect Email: thestageselectpod@gmail.com Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

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