An inside look at life in the television and film industry. Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he speaks with actors, directors, and artists more about how the industry works and how to not only survive but to thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New episode every other Tuesday! Want to know the ins and outs of video marketing? Join the father/daughter duo Chris and Issy from their video production company Howell Media, as they discuss all aspects of the video marketing industry with plenty of tips and tricks along the way! Chris and Issy will take you behind the scenes on some of their biggest projects, answer your questions about using video in your business, and chat about family-business life as a creative team with a difference. ...
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A monthly adventure into the wild world of obscure VHS titles from the '70s, '80s and '90s! From holiday-themed horror to Star Wars rip-offs, there were countless trends from the mid-'80s to early '90s as the advent of home video created a new market for producers of both low and high-budget cinema. Many of these films have been forgotten. Many of them are probably best left forgotten! Together we are going to discover the weirdest, campiest, craziest films you’ve probably never heard of...i ...
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FULL EPISODES OF SOUNDTRACKER CAN ONLY BE FOUND EXCLUSIVELY ON PATREON! Lots and lots of movies have soundtracks. Some are classics. Some are bad. But the majority fall somewhere in between. This podcast is going to take a look at all of them (or, as many as I can). Every week I'll be covering a different movie that had an original motion picture soundtrack, and then digging into the album. One part film discussion, one part music discussion, the Soundtracker podcast is here to help you navi ...
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A podcast about movies and the movies that inspired them. A good movie is the result of a large number of people both in front of and behind the camera combining to create a piece of art… But what about the movies that came before that inspired those filmmakers to make the movie? On Piecing It Together we figure out what the clear (and not so clear) influences were that make up the movies we love.
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Blending pop culture with personal storytelling, Close Watch gives host Robert Yaniz Jr. the chance to get to know guests through the movies they love. From emotional favorites like Field of Dreams and The Crow to beloved cult hits like The Wicker Man, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and The Big Lebowski, each episode offers a thoughtful deep dive discussion into how films both shape who we are and reflect who we’ve become.
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Welcome to the gang, the one you never asked to be part of. The Grief Gang podcast was born from heartbreak but thrives on connection. Created by host Amber Jeffrey after the unexpected loss of her mother at just 19, this show dives headfirst into the messy, confusing, and sometimes even humorous world of grief. Amber started this journey to find people who “just get it” and to share the ever-changing experience of living with loss. Through raw and relatable storytelling, Amber shares her hi ...
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The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching. Follow @QuaranTeaBreak on socials. Subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcast. It's your much needed weekly break from self isolation and social distancing Support this show http://supporte ...
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The Ballad Of Wallis Island (Featuring Jason Harris)
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28:54On the 463rd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about The Ballad Of Wallis Island. This sweet indie features a folk singer and his biggest fan, stuck on an island. It's a delight. Puzzle pieces include Once, A Mighty Wind, Local Hero and Inside Llewyn Davis. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Ballad Of Wallis Island and the…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Robert John Burke as they dive into his beginnings in New York City, studying at SUNY Purchase’s prestigious acting conservatory, and breaking into the industry through collaborations with director Hal Hartley. They discuss his roles in Thinner, RoboCop 3, and his dynamic television work in Rescue Me, Gossip G…
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On the 462nd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Freaky Tales. This collection of crazy stories spread across one wild night in Oakland is inspired by the classic Too Short song. Puzzle pieces include Suburbia, Decline of Western Civilization, House Party and The Fog. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Freaky Tales and the…
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Grief Anonymous: Managing Physical Effects of Grief, Visiting Places of Rest and the Use of Antidepressants in Grief
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1:00:39Welcome to Grief Anon! This is the episode where you write in your griefy questions, queries or overall sharings and I do my best to give my two pence. In this weeks grief anon, here are the submission's we heard: "I used to get comfort from visiting my Dad's grave and now I don't. I feel guilty for not going back" "I feel like no one understands t…
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Superman LIVE (Featuring Mike Davis, Antonio Llapur & David Tovar)
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51:00On the 461st episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about Superman! I am joined by Mike Davis, Antonio Llapur and David Tovar to discuss James Gunn's new take on the iconic superhero starring David Corenswet. Puzzle pieces include Blue Beetle, Ali, John Wick and The Incredibles. As always, SPOILER ALE…
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Three Chords and the Pooch Album Commentary (Special Episode)
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47:37On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I’m taking a break from movies to share with you all my new album Three Chords and the Pooch by The Pup Pups! This collection of novelty/comedy songs about my dog Harvey (and in some cases sung by him) is the 5th album by The Pup Pups and dare I say… The best one yet? As of 7/11/2025 the album is avai…
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Top 10 Films of 2025 So Far (Special Episode)
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1:04:40On this special episode of Piecing It Together, Ben Miller joins me to discuss our Top 10 favorite films of 2025 so far. Along with our lists we get into some honorable mentions and talk about the weird year that 2025 has been so far. As always, SPOILER ALERT for any of the movies we discuss! Ben Miller is a film critic and runs Ice Cream For Freak…
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From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina (Featuring Derrick Murray)
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37:26On the 460th episode of Piecing It Together, Derrick Murray joins me to talk about Ballerina, the latest entry in the John Wick series. Ana De Armas leads this spin off that expands the world in some really fun ways. Puzzle pieces include Rogue One, Black Widow, Rumble In The Bronx and Hot Fuzz. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Ballerina and the movies…
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You're Not the Only One: Common Themes in Grief We See with Lizzie Pickering
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1:18:10I'm very excited to share this week's episode and guest with you all. Today I'm talking with friend, film producer, author and grief educator-Lizzie Pickering. Lizzie and I met back in 2022 at the UK Commission on Bereavement and haven't left each others side since. Throughout the years, Lizzie has become a dear friend and someone I admire both per…
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M3GAN 2.0 LIVE (Featuring Luella Chavez, Darlene Dalmaceda & Ali The Gran Finali)
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38:32On the 459th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas with Luella Chavez, Darlene Dalmaceda and Ali The Gran Finali to talk about M3GAN 2.0! The return of everyone's favorite sassy killer robot genre shifts and is a blast. Puzzle pieces include Terminator 2, Happy Death Day 2 U, Austin Powers and Scooby Doo. As always, SPOI…
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in July 2025. This month’s episode includes Jurassic World Rebirth, Heads Of State, The Old Guard 2, Madea's Destination Wedding, Smurfs, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Eddi…
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Grief walks: 9 Years On, Coping Mechanisms and Legacy
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27:50I'm back after my little midseason weekly break! Today's episode is the day after my Mum's 9 year anniversary. 9 whole years of living without her in bonkers to me. I went out on a stompy grief walks to ramble about it all. In this ep I'm dishing up musings on coping mechanisms and when I learned one didn't serve me anymore. What legacy means to me…
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28 Years Later LIVE (Featuring KL Martin, Kris West & Eric Mathis)
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47:16On the 458th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas with guests KL Martin, Kris West and Eric Mathis to talk about 28 Years Later, the long awaited zombie sequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Puzzle pieces include The Road, Ghost Of Mars, I Am Legend and The Wizard Of Oz. As always, SPOILER ALERT for 2…
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On the 457th episode of Piecing It Together, Jennifer Howell joins me to talk about Materialists. Celine Song's follow-up to the indie darling Past Lives stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in a love triangle. Puzzle pieces include They Came Together, The Wedding Planner, Hitch and the work of Jane Austen. As always, SPOILER ALERT fo…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Pat Healy as they discuss growing up in Chicago and attending university for theatre, being a part of Steppenwolf productions and collaborating with the company, moving to Los Angeles and booking work, and his experience working on "Better Call Saul," "Great World of Sound," "Cheap Thrills," "Killers of The Fl…
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Swords, Sorcery and Limited Funds with Special Guest Jason Crowe
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1:49:24After the success of Conan the Barbarian, the straight to video market saw a massive boom of fantasy films. On this month's episode, actor and producer Jason Crowe joins us to discuss three classic, low-budget fantasy films of the '80s. We discuss The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982), Hercules (1983) and Deathstalker 2 (1987). Original Music and episo…
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Final Destination Bloodlines (Featuring Wil Williams)
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37:31On the 456th episode of Piecing It Together, Wil Williams joins me to talk about Final Destination Bloodlines. This long awaited new entry in the classic horror series surprised the hell out of me and became one of my favorite movies of the year. Puzzle pieces include Titanic, The Venture Bros, Top Gun Maverick and Hereditary. As always, SPOILER AL…
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The Parenting Series: Parenting Without a Parent-Your Submissions
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1:41:31We have arrived at the final part of the mini series of parenting without a parent. For this final episode, we're hearing from you, the GG community. Thank you to every person who sent in a written or verbal submission! Having your contribution to this mini series was vital and I can't thank you enough for your honest and vulnerable sharings! Big l…
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Dogma (Featuring Joe Black, Jason Harris & Anne Flagg)
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59:26On the 455th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about the 25th anniversary of Kevin Smith's Dogma! I'm joined by filmmaker Joe Black, comedian Jason Harris and comedian Anne Flagg. Puzzle pieces include Ghostbusters, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Muppet Movie and Gremlins. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Dogma and …
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On the 454th episode of Piecing It Together, I'm joined by Marco Arriaga, Dayvid Figler, Amanda Guarragi, Jason Harris and David Quinones to talk about the Tim Robinson comedy Friendship. If you're up for this kind of ridiculous, absurdist comedy, this super episode is going to be a fun one. Puzzle pieces include Looney Tunes, I Love You Man, One H…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Ed Begley Jr. as they discuss his experience growing up and following in his father's footsteps, breaking into the business in the 1960's and 1970's, working in both comedy and genre, and his work in "St. Elsewhere," "Pineapple Express," "Young Sheldon," "Better Call Saul," and "Don't Tell Larry." Hosted on Ac…
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The Parenting Series: Rebecca Lazarides on Becoming Mum Without Mum
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1:00:08Welcome to part 2 of the parenting without a parent series! This week I'm speaking with Rebecca, a previous group circle attendee and now dear friend on her experience of becoming mum without mum. Rebecca shares with us her story of finding out she was pregnant shortly after her mum's sudden death and what pregnancy and motherhood was like during t…
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S6 #E8: The Importance of Media in Education feat. Barrie McDermid
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45:49Send us a text Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Barrie McDermid from The Punctuation Show, talking all about the power of media in education, and how the system deserves a bit of an overhaul. So, if you want to see what we look like when we're talking in your ears, head …
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On the 453rd episode of Piecing It Together, Paul Hibbard joins me to talk about Bring Her Back. Danny and Michael Philippou's follow-up to the hit A24 horror film Talk To Me gets into some familiar territory but does it all really well. Puzzle pieces include Hereditary, Hellraiser, Martyrs and Speak No Evil. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Bring Her …
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in May 2025. This month’s episode includes Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, The Ritual, Straw, Predator: Killer Of Killers, Deep Cover, How To Train Your Dragon, Materialists…
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The Parenting Series: Will Hunter Howell on Becoming Dad Without a Dad
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51:51Welcome to the parenting without a parent series of the podcast! This topic has been one that has been widely requested throughout the years of GG and I'm finally getting round to it and can't be happier to have started this conversation with today's guest. For the first ep in this series, we're meeting Will Hunter Howell. Will is a bestselling aut…
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Featuring William-Patrick Coleman)
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52:12On the 452nd episode of Piecing It Together, William-Patrick Coleman joins me to talk about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. The 8th and possibly final entry in the long running Tom Cruise action series gave us an opportunity to look back at the whole series and talk about what might have inspired this conclusion. Puzzle pieces include Fu…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Bald in Business feat. Baldies Unite
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30:16Send us a text Hello listeners! An episode on a Friday?! That's right - this is a new pilot episode of a podcast called Bald in Business - all about, you guessed it, business leaders who happen to be bald! This episode features previous guests John Forth, Paul Lancaster and Phil Gray, as well as the familiar dulcet tones of our very own Chris from …
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Grief Anonymous: Dating after the death of a partner, ever changing relationships and being knackered by grief
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35:44Grief Anon has made it's way to the pod! After some consideration, I've decided to bring Grief Anon from the Substack to the pod. This is the episode where you write in your griefy questions, queries or overall sharings and I do my best to give my two pence. In this weeks grief anon, here are the submission's we heard: "When does the totally being …
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S6 #E7: Use Your Voice Like A Pro feat. Nic Redman
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52:19Send us a text Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Nic Redman, an incredible vocal coach, podcaster and author, helping more people get better behind the mic. So, if you want to see what we look like when we're talking in your ears, head to our YouTube @howellmediauk to giv…
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On the 451st episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Black Bag. Our 2nd episode on a Steven Soderbergh film this year, this one is truly one of the year's best. Puzzle pieces include The Killer, Closer, Fair Play and The Addams Family. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Black Bag and the movies we discuss! Written by David Koe…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Hannah Onslow as they discuss her experience growing up, discovering her love for acting, auditioning for drama schools, attending RADA and her experience there, and her work in "Empire of Light," "Belgravia," and This City is Ours." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Little Years, Big Loss: Reclaiming Childhood Bereavement Through Film with Alvin Carpio
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50:43What happens when the loss of a parent in childhood leaves more questions than answers? In this episode, I'm chatting with Alvin Carpio, film maker and campaigner as we explore his journey to the Philippines in 2022 to retrace the life of his late father who died when Alvin was 9 years old. Through the lens of childhood bereavement, we follow Alvin…
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Piecing Dave Together - Episode 450 (Special Episode)
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25:39On this special Episode 450, I take some time to make some announcements about the show moving forward and everything else that I have going on. It's about to be a busy time for me, but lots more Piecing It Together is on the way. My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Christine Tremarco as they discuss her experience growing up and booking a TV show at a young age, deciding to commit to an acting career, working in Netflix's "Adolescence," and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another One Already??? But You Just Had One! Album Commentary (Special Episode)
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53:15On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I’m taking a break from movies to share with you all my new album Another One Already??? But You Just Had One! by The Pup Pups! This collection of novelty/comedy songs about dogs and cats (and in some cases sung by my dogs and cats) is the 4th album by The Pup Pups and dare I say... The best yet? As o…
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Grief walks: Reflections on my 20's and identity in grief
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40:52Welcome to season 8 of The Grief Gang podcast! It feels really great to be back (even though I waffle on in the beginning saying how anxious I've been to return!) I wanted the first episode to be a Griefy Walks. You guys apparently love them and they feel like a voicenote from a friend, which I also love too. It's a bit of a catch up episode since …
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Send us a text Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by John Forth from Is This You?, an expert in business mindset, confidence and balance for CEOs and business owners. So, if you want to see what we look like when we're talking in your ears, head to our YouTube @howellmediauk …
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Thunderbolts* Live (Featuring Antonio Llapur, Laura Espinoza and Kris Mayeshiro)
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41:24On the 449th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with Antonio Llapur, Laura Espinoza and Kris Mayeshiro to talk about the latest entry in the MCU, the super-anti-hero team up Thunderbolts*! Puzzle pieces include Suicide Squad, Logan, Avengers and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. As always, SPOILER ALE…
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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in May 2025. This month’s episode includes Another Simple Favor, The Surfer, Rust, Fight Or Flight, Clown In A Cornfield, Final Destination Bloodlines, Lilo & Stitch, Karate K…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kerri Kenney-Silver as they discuss her experience growing up, attending NYU and forming The State, graduating and working on "Reno 911," her new show "The Four Seasons" and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the 448th episode of Piecing It Together, Eric Langberg joins me to talk about The Shrouds. The latest from David Cronenberg could be his last, and it would be a fitting end to a legendary career given the subject matter. Puzzle pieces include To Dust, Between The Temples, Her and Videodrome. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Shrouds and the movi…
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On the 447th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Davey Schaupp joins me to talk about Alex Garland's latest, Warfare! We also talk about his new documentary No Place To Grow Old. Puzzle pieces include Black Hawk Down, Children Of Men, Sing Sing and Whiplash. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Warfare and the movies we discuss! Written by Alex Garla…
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Quelin Sepulveda as they discuss her journey growing up in Brazil and moving to the UK, going to drama school, and her new film "Havoc" with Tom Hardy out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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March Episodes Trailer: High Fidelity and Saturday Night Fever, with Bobby Big Wheel and Jesse Hawken (of the Junk Filter Podcast))
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45:59Sorry for the delay on this, school is approaching the final lap and it's busy as hell. But here it is: the preview for the March episodes, which you can only find exclusively at www.patreon.com/soundtracker this season. I covered HIGH FIDELITY, with Bobby Big Wheel (@kleinman.bsky.social) and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER with Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken, @…
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Harr, Pillaging for Laughs with Special Guest Jason Shawhan
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1:39:10Before Johnny Depp was Captain Jack Sparrow there were some lesser known, pirate adventures on the high seas. On this month's episode, Senior Film Critic for The Nashville Scene - Jason Shawhan, joined us to discuss The Pirate Movie (1983), Yellowbeard (1983), and Pirates (1986). Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out mo…
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S6 #E5: Being Content Confident feat. Ali Avery
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41:13Send us a text Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! Issy and Chris are joined by Ali Avery from Avery's Angels, an expert in mindset, positive energy and drumming your breakfast! Ali gives Issy and Chris tips for resetting your brain ahead of getting out there and doing something new. So, if you want to…
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Sinners LIVE (Featuring Ms Michelle, Michael Keene and Tyler Najera)
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46:56On the 446th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with Ms Michelle, Michael Keene and Tyler Najera to talk abuot Sinners! Ryan Coogler's music / vampire / gangster epic starring twin Michael B. Jordans is one of the most exciting releases of the year so far. Puzzle pieces include From Dusk Till Dawn, Elvis, …
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On the 445th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me to talk about Companion! It's all killer robots, incels and spoilers on this one folks. Puzzle pieces include Her, M3GAN, Ex Machina and Revenge. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Companion and the movies we discuss! Written by Drew Hancock Directed by Drew Hancock Starring Sophie Thatcher,…
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S6 #E4: Why Are Captions So Important? Feat. Sarah Huntington
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47:07Send us a text Hello lovely listeners and welcome to the latest episode of Looks Like We Made It! This week we're just a podcast, but Issy and Chris are joined by video captioning expert Sarah Huntington, from The Cap Project - Sarah tells us all about why captions in videos are increasingly more essential. So, if you want to see what we look like …
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