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Death, Sex & Money

Slate Podcasts

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Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.
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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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The show is a great excuse for Torg to invite interesting people to come on the podcast and share their story. Episodes often involve the Torg brother-sister combo of Anne and Bill. Listeners can count on learning something and at least a couple of laughs. Conversation abounds!
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A celebration of horror and horror comedy cinema and the filmmakers who make them. We will review horror and horror comedy films and TV shows, and talk to those creatives who work hard to make them—filmmaking tips from my years on set. Bring your favorite drink to the show. We also throw a horror movie review now and then!
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Talking Pondo

Clifton Campbell, Marty Ketola

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From summer blockbusters to indie darlings, Talking Pondo celebrates the joy of watching, questioning, and occasionally roasting the movies that shape our lives. Every week, hosts Clif Campbell and Marty Ketola sit down to swap movies and swap opinions. Each of them brings a film to the table and together they dig into what makes it work (or not). Sometimes, there's a guest! Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a die-hard cinephile, there’s always room more movie talk. And yes, there will be ...
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Horror Babe Show

Chelsea Beller

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Horror Babe Show is your YouTube channel and podcast for all things horror. Join our gothic host, Chelsea, as she delves into the allure of scary movies, exploring why we can’t resist the thrill. Creep into spine-tingling interviews, expert insights, and a passion for the macabre. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, we’ve got chills for all. Join us on a journey through the shadows as the horror unfolds.
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Learn how to win clients and build the freelance career that you've always wanted. K Enagonio, filmmaker, photographer, and musician, interviews professional freelancers on the REAL, HARD, and HONEST insights of their respective industries. Learn how to win better quality clients, charge higher rates, stop getting screwed over, travel for work, and build a freedom-based lifestyle through your business. For more information, visit http://justtheletterk.com
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The Most DEFF Podcast

Cindy and Casey Ball

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The Most DEFF Podcast spotlights the filmmakers, creators, and culture-shapers pushing the Inland Empire forward. Hosted by DEFF founders Casey and Cindy Ball, each episode dives into real conversations with local directors, producers, writers, and creative entrepreneurs who are building a thriving film ecosystem outside of Hollywood. From behind-the-scenes stories to hard-earned lessons, this podcast celebrates the resilience, resourcefulness, and ambition that define filmmaking in our regi ...
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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, and the outdoors.
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Mark Livesey is a seasoned triathlete (30yrs), coach, and endurance adventurer with a career that spans decades of pushing physical and mental limits. A former British Army Physical Training Instructor, Mark brings military precision, discipline, and resilience to everything he does — from elite triathlon competition to extreme expeditions in some of the world’s toughest environments. As a triathlon coach and mentor, he has guided countless athletes toward their goals, combining science-base ...
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The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to life. Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and superviso ...
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Director Bobcat Goldthwait and political satirist Barry Crimmins discuss Call Me Lucky. The documentary—which tells the story of how Crimmins evolved from a hard-drinking, politically outspoken comic to a social activist and author—is an inspiring and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures.
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The Big Melt

Gen-Z Media

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Climate change is changing everything, and Sarah has something to say about that. Tune in as she takes on the global climate crisis in her very own way. She’s not afraid to ask hard questions and she’s got the research to prove it. Join her week-by-week as she breaks down the what’s, when’s, how’s and why’s of climate change. Whether she’s reaching out to teens that are changing the world, discovering brilliant minds that are reimagining the future or getting down to business with eco-entrep ...
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Symposium, presented by Pipeline Artists, is a year-round virtual conference empowering creatives with honest, no-nonsense guidance across the arts. Through seminars, industry panels, and Town Hall discussions on screenwriting, filmmaking, publishing, and career-building, Symposium offers grounded advice from working professionals to help you forge your own unique path. https://symposium.pipelineartists.com
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Filmmaking is a complicated endeavor…but it doesn’t have to be out of reach! Panning Up is here to remove the barrier to filmmaking and talk about the tools and techniques that a seasoned film production company utilizes as well as the challenges and difficulties that we overcome! After 15 years in business and decades of experience in our team, we’ve got a range of perspectives and backgrounds ranging from film school to the school of hard knocks. We’ve traveled the world, visited nearly 50 ...
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Legit Podcast Pro

Gordon Firemark

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Take your podcast to new levels of professionalism and profit. Join The Podcast Lawyer™ Gordon Firemark for tips, strategies, advice and Q&A with top podcasters. Learn how to grow and profit from your podcast like a pro.
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🎬 Ever wonder what Hollywood is really like behind the scenes? 🎞️ Welcome to A Screenwriter’s Secret Diary, where the glamorous facade fades, and we pull back the curtain on the chaotic, unfiltered realities of the entertainment world. ⚡️ Hosted by Seda, a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, this is my personal diary of rants, revelations, and hard truths about surviving and thriving in showbiz. New episodes drop every Wednesday—your backstage pass to the life of a storyteller. ...
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Film Forums Podcast focuses on the people of film and how they have put their work in the public eye with success. We ask all your burning questions about screenwriting, pitching to studios, raising finance, submitting to BAFTA qualifying film festivals, distribution, marketing and more!We are interested in all aspects of the film industry from independent to blockbuster - all can find a home at Film Forums. We interview directors, actors and screenwriters about movies starring the likes of ...
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AlzAuthors: Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia

AlzAuthors Featured on The Whole Care Network

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Welcome to the AlzAuthors podcast! We’re so glad you found us. We're the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Join us as one of our authors shares their dementia journey, revealing intimate details and painfully obtained knowledge to help others currently on this path. We hope our stories offer comfort and support as we strive to break the silence and stigma surrounding a dementia diagnosis. May one of our au ...
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Black Men Working

Black Men Working

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The "Black Men Working" podcast is designed to highlight the hard working, everyday, Black Man in America. We will get to know him, what he does, how he does it, why he does it and so much more. Through this process we hope to establish a deeper bond between Black Men and strengthen our network and our net worth to ultimately do more good for our people. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenworking/support
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Does This Sound Familiar? 1️⃣ You’re drowning in ideas but can’t seem to focus. 2️⃣ You overthink, searching for the “perfect” move. 3️⃣ You freeze and procrastinate. 4️⃣ You beat yourself up for wasting time. 5️⃣ Your confidence tanks, making decisions feel impossible. 6️⃣ The cycle repeats. 👉 You’re stuck in the Thought Spiral Stuck Cycle—and it’s holding you back. 📉 Months go by. Years even. The longer you stay stuck, the harder it feels to break free. This Is Where We Break the Cycle. 🔥 ...
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Welcome to the Promising Creative Podcast, where Billy Notion delves into the journeys of young creatives, unpacking their battles, triumphs, and everything in between. Through a series of wide-ranging conversations, Billy seeks to share the inspiring stories of creative individuals, highlighting the hard work and dedication required to achieve success in the industry. His goal is to inspire listeners with a simple message: "Believe in your talent, and with passion and determination, you too ...
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What's the Convo

Corey Holliday

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What's the Convo is where you go to listen to everyday people talk about their interesting and exciting experiences. People will talk about their hobbies and careers to explain how and why they got started so that you can laugh, learn and try new things.
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Spotting Movies

Jose Fernandez

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Welcome to Spotting Movies, your ultimate destination for in-depth film reviews, movie discussions, and cinematic insights. At Spotting Movies, we explore the latest blockbusters, timeless classics, and hidden gems, providing expert critiques and engaging commentary. Whether you’re a die-hard movie buff, a casual viewer, or a passionate cinephile, Spotting Movies is here to guide you through the world of cinema. Each episode of Spotting Movies is meticulously crafted to bring you expert opin ...
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The Story Lab

The Story Lab

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Unfiltered conversations for up and coming filmmakers. Hosted by Evan Rogers and Lucas Cardoso. Starting your video business, filmmaking FAQs, and tools & resources for better storytelling. Watch, listen, and follow here!: https://linktr.ee/thestorylabfilm
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This week we welcome director Simon Keth-len Jones on the show to talk about the making of his mega sequel The Family Plan 2, how he landed the directing job on the original The Family Plan and how he has managed to level up as a director throughout his career. After that we play another round of The Game, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patre…
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Something funky this way comes. All over the world, deep inside dark forests, hunters tip toe in secret for a wildly expensive delicacy: truffles. The aromatic fungi grows underground, tethered to tree roots, and is exceptionally difficult to find—which is why specially trained dogs are needed to sniff them out, and they’re worth their weight in go…
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When the Metropolitan Community Church was founded in the late sixties, it was one of the first gay positive churches in America. When AIDS hit, it became a refuge for people who were sick and those who were mourning them. In this episode, Anna talks to researcher Lynne Gerber, about finding boxes of cassettes under the church floor in an MCC churc…
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The creator-to-media-company roadmap no one else is teaching. Most podcasters and YouTubers stay small because they keep making content instead of building a business around it. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, breaks down the real, practical path creators follow when they scale from “one show” to a full-blown media enterprise…
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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I speak with art director and supervising art director Dominic Masters, whose decades-long career spans some of the biggest films and series of the last 40 years. He grew up around movie sets thanks to his father, the legendary production designer Tony Masters (2001: A Space Odyssey, Papillon, Dune), a…
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Send us a text In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie The Last Waltz to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie My Cousin Vinny to watch. In this Thanksgiving episode of Talking Pondo, Clif and Marty serve up the perfect double feature: My Cousin Vinny (1992) and The Last Waltz (1978). They break down Joe Pesci’s hilarious courtroom chaos, Marisa…
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Cindy, Casey, and Erick dive deeper into who they are as filmmakers and why they founded the Desert Empire Filmmaker Foundation. From growing up obsessed with movies, to discovering filmmaking through theater, music, and indie sets, the team shares the real stories that shaped their creative paths. They talk favorite films (Jurassic Park, Clockwork…
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In this episode of The Most DEFF Podcast, Casey and Vince introduce the Desert Empire Filmmaker Foundation (DEFF) and lay out a vision for a real film ecosystem in the Inland Empire. They talk about local film programs, why so many projects get stuck in post, how DEFF wants to help with permits, gear, mentorship, and festivals, and what it looks li…
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On today's FilmQuest Filmmaker Friday episode of Horror Babe Show, we have the witty and talented Shannon Brown. Shannon and Chelsea dive into her horror script based on a popular urban legend, things from the 90s that scared them, and more! Let's tune into this very funny conversation with Shannon. Shannon Brown @shannonebrown 00:00 Hi babe! 01:34…
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Looking for the perfect gift for a podcaster, YouTuber, or aspiring creator? Here’s a curated list of the best gear, books, software, and essentials to help the creator in your life level up. Some links are affiliate links (including Amazon links), which means I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Every recommendation is a p…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 313 from April 2021 featuring producer, writer and director Dan Mirvish. I thought this was a good match for our episode with Ted Geoghegan from Monday because they are both prolific indie filmmakers with deep roots in the festival scene. After that we play another round…
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If you’ve ever been bucked off your mogul line, stuffed a front bike tire, caught a toe on a rock, or collapsed the leg of a camp chair, you know that to go outside is to have an intense relationship with balance. But recovering physical balance is a lot easier than emotional balance. Just ask climber and balance Jedi Kai Lightner. Kai has been a c…
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Welcome to the fourth film discussion in AlzAuthors' 10th Anniversary Film Festival. This powerful episode features a deep-dive into the documentary "Wine, Women & Dementia,” and offers community, validation, practical wisdom, and a celebration of caregivers. Meet Kitty Norton, creator and director of "Wine, Women & Dementia." After leaving her tel…
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Even though the documentary Tig Notaro produced won the Festival Favorite Award at Sundance, she did not spend the festival hobnobbing with industry types. Instead she stayed holed up at the Airbnb she rented with friends and the film's crew. "We were calling it Snuggle Down because we were all sitting around the fire and having tea and just laughi…
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This week we welcome writer/director/producer Ted Geoghegan for our big five hundred and fifty fifth episode of the show to talk about how he leveled up his films, how his projects have come about and what makes him thrive as a successful indie filmmaker. After that we play another round of THE GAME and talk about the current statuses of our projec…
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Send us a text In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Star Wars to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Hell or High Water to watch. The FBI teaches Darth Vader how to surf? Not this week: Marty and Clif dive deep into two films that changed their galaxies in very different ways. First up: Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western abou…
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In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale are once again joined by Felix’s financial advisor Adrianna Adams from Domain Money to talk about…parents. They dig into the emotions of trying to take care of your aging parents while also growing your own wealth, the importance of setting goals, and ho…
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Back from the celebrated film festival, FilmQuest, our favorite horror hostess is here to share her interviews with the talented independent filmmakers she met there. Today, we have Rebecca Berrih with her short film, "Slow." Chelsea and Rebecca get into filming in Los Angeles, coming up with a short film concept, and how to create the slow motion …
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When you record guests on your podcast, you’re capturing their performance — and that means you need their permission to record, publish and use or re-use it. In this episode, Gordon breaks down everything you need to know about podcast guest releases, including what clauses they should include, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make it part of …
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Send us a text Chris and Jess are back—AND SO IS FREDDY! In this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, we tear into the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 trailer and hunt down every hidden clue, Easter egg, and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it scare packed into those few chaotic minutes. Did you catch the creepy flashbacks? The messed-up family secrets? …
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 340 from October 2021 with writer and star Jenny Lester and producer editor Juliana Jurenas. Alrik thought this was a good match for our talk with Katie Prentiss and Cara Mitsuko from Monday because they also had to figure out how to will their film into existence and ov…
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Have you ever wondered why you feel a pull to go for that grueling trail run or long bike ride or demanding backcountry ski? We have an innate need for adventure, but why? According to paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi, it’s in our DNA. Ella’s years of Paleolithic study focuses on the first humans and how they behaved—e…
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Country musician Luke Bell had swagger, talent, and a career on the rise, opening for Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam. Then mental illness took over. His mother Carol shares what it was like raising Luke, the fine line between his bold personality and paranoid delusions, and navigating his years of homelessness and psychosis before his death at 32.…
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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast I speak with author and film historian Jay Glennie about his new book, The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time ...In Hollywood. Jay has a real gift for pulling together people, memories and materials, and this book is packed with insight from the cast and crew, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Br…
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This week we welcome writer Director and Actor Katie Prentiss and Producer Cara Mitsuko to the show to talk about their feature Wake Up Maggie which Katie wrote based on her experiences taking care of her mother. Katie and Cara talk about the challenges they faced making the movie and how they pulled it off together! After that we play another roun…
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Welcome to Project Freelance! This week, we dive into the world of freelancing with Michael and Perry from WhereSpot. They created a fantastic Facebook group that connects photographers, cinematographers, and creatives with job opportunities. If you're looking to skip the common mistakes in freelancing and get ahead faster, this episode is for you!…
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Send us a text In this episode, Joe Palmer joins the podcast. He joins Marty and Clif for an episode of Walter Matthau movies with Hopscotch and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Joe Palmer joins Marty and Clif for a Walter Matthau-themed double feature, diving into Hopscotch and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. It’s Talking Matthau, a celebra…
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In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale dig into the stressful world of financial advice and planning for retirement. How do you know if you’re set up financially to retire? Is it possible to think about retirement without having a panic attack? How much should you track your 401k? They’re joi…
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This week’s episode is packed with racing, travel, and adventure! Mark and Caroline dive into the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships — the first time this event lands in Europe, hosted in Marbella, Spain. They break down the course specifics, including the challenging hilly bike route that could shape the results. Will this terrain favour the stronge…
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The Truth About Using Music in Your Content (and Staying Legal) Show Notes: Music can elevate your content—or end your channel. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, breaks down how to use music safely in your podcasts and videos. You’ll Learn: Why music is protected from the moment it’s created The two rights you need to license (…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 465 from Februry 2024 featuring writer/director brothers Ian and Eshom Nelms. I thought this was a good match for our episode with John Michael Powell from Monday because they both talk about getting top talent attached to their movies, but in very different contexts.. A…
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In this bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, host Jamie Benning, that's me... talks with author and filmmaker John Walsh about his new book The Art and Making of Gladiator II. Walsh discusses how he was approached by Abrams Books and Paramount Pictures to chronicle the creation of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, offering rare insights into…
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They say it’s not the fall that gets ya, it’s the landing. Fear of falling, or smacking one’s face onto the cold hard earth, is an innate human emotion. Even for athletes who’ve spent a lifetime climbing mountains, traversing sheer cliffs, balancing on knife-edge ridgelines, this fear never disappears. And that’s why folks who paraglide, speedfly, …
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Welcome to another powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast. In this episode, hosts Christy Byrne Yates and Marianne Sciucco are joined by acclaimed writer Eliezer Sobel, author of “The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery.” Jean Lee, founder, manager, and memoir acquisitions editor, shares her insights about what she …
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This September when SNL announced its season 51 cast, Ego Nwodim made the cut. Then, just days later, she announced on social media that she was leaving the show. "The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight," she wrote. In this episode, she talks about learning to trust her body when making big decisions, growing up in a fam…
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This week we welcome writer/director John-Michael Powell on the show to talk about how he got his 2nd feature Violent Ends made starring Billy Magnussen and how he got Billy attached. After that we play another round of THE GAME and talk about the current statuses of our projects, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpo…
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Introducing GZM's new podcast, Dogood Detectives staring Nora Dogood and her little brother Trey, Sunshine Bay’s sharpest kid detectives. Episode 1: The Mystery of the Melted Mint Chip... When all 47 flavors at Benny’s Sunshine Scoops mysteriously melt overnight, Nora and Trey investigate what caused the power outage…and who knew about it. Follow D…
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Send us a text In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie Star Trek The Motion Picture to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Midnight Run to watch. What do Captain Kirk, the first-ever Happy Meal, and Robert De Niro on a cross-country road trip all have in common? They’re all part of this week’s Talking Pondo! Marty and Clif fire up the warp dri…
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On this episode of the Torg Stories Podcast, we’re talking about the official start to high school basketball season here in North Carolina, the Dodgers winning the World Series, the Colts vs. Steelers matchup, and the Panthers upset win over the Packers. Congratulations to Anne again for another Dodgers World Series win. What a wild … Continue rea…
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In a new, very special Death, Sex & Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale dig into the difficult decision of whether or not to have kids. Child care? School? New vehicle? All the baby gadgets? Kids are expensive! Anna has two kids, and Felix is famously childless. Between the two of them they dig into their decisions to have a…
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Send us a text Halloween Special! Chris and Jess from The Horror Comedy Hangout dive into two outrageously over-the-top horror comedies: Scared Shitless and ICK. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why these twisted, hilarious nightmares prove that horror comedy is still alive (and bleeding). From creature chaos to ridiculous kills, we dig …
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Collaborations can be a dream—or a disaster. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, counts down the top 5 legal mistakes creators make when teaming up, and how to prevent them. You’ll Learn: Why handshake deals and DMs aren’t enough How to divide ownership, credit, and revenue fairly Why you should plan your exit before you need one…
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