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Grand MacGuffin Podcast

Grand MacGuffin Podcast

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Welcome to the Grand MacGuffin! Sit back and enjoy the show. Join our hosts as they talk about movies, television, and anything else that they can think of. Hosts: Morgan Rodner David Brown Robot On Behind the Scenes: Mad Mike Munoz - Audio Engineer Producer Steve
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Sports MacGuffins

Sports MacGuffins

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A sports show to unite those who love sports and those who just want to learn more about them, and have some fun along the way. Join this group of old friends as they talk sports, life, and whatever else pops into their heads.
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The MacGuffin Guild

The MacGuffin Guild

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A MacGuffin is a plot device that drives along a story. Life long friends, and film fans, Pat, Justin and Mike use movies as a MacGuffin to drive along their conversation. Join the Guild!
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Noir Confidential draws upon the era of filmmaking known as Film Noir. Today, the genre is called Neo-Noir, but the same concepts, tropes, and techniques are used to reflect today's feelings of inevitability, cynicism and defeat. The pessimism, distrust, and greed displayed in classic Film Noir movies like "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Third Man" speak to a society racked by geopolitical conflict and economic disparity. All the elements that sparked the Film Noir heyday have returned to haun ...
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Software Defined Talk

Software Defined Talk LLC

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Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we’ll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don’t worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we’ve got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
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The most underrated sports show at WSUM is ready to hit the radio waves with another incredible semester! Formerly Cover 2 and now Cover 3, an added host will create more variety of ideas and overall quality to the already stellar program. Our show involves talking about Wisconsin sports. Yes, that sounds uncreative, but you have never heard of our world-famous segment: The Cover 2 Cup. This segment is a spoof of the college football MacGuffin (definitely googled that,) and we translated it ...
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ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONS began with film journalist Blake Howard examining Michael Mann's 1995 crime opus HEAT chronologically, in 60-second increments, in the aptly titled "One HEAT Minute." The finale featured the legendary mastermind director, screenwriter and producer behind the film Michael Mann. The show continues with: ROMIN: Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries ...
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The Write Note

J Ryan Fenzel

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You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of ...
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Prop Talk

Prop Talk

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The Official Podcast for the Property Masters Guild. Each episode will be a frank discussion with Property Masters discussing the nitty gritty of the craft in all its glory as well as the trials and tribulations, the nuts & bolts of the craft, and conversations with other industry professionals. Nothing is off the table and the table is full. Join us! New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe to catch them when they drop. Send us your feedback and any topic ideas at Propertymastersguild.org ...
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Who is Cam Candor?

Trojan Cat Media, a Division of [REDACTED] Corp.

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The most prolific fiction podcaster of all time disappeared without a trace in December, 2020. Investigative journalist B.K. Will looks into the mystery of Cam Candor in a gripping documentary.
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Infinite Worlds

Infinite Worlds Magazine

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Welcome aboard the Infinite Worlds podcast, an aural odyssey of the mind. Join hosts Winston Ward and Nick the Tooth on their never-ending journey to every corner of the sci-fi universe. Discover new worlds, revisit old favorites, and expand your consciousness along the way. Are you ready for launch? Then buckle up!
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Welcome to the Passionfruit Podcast, Potentially Passionate People! Our Quintuplet group consists of Sif, Helmy, Afiq, Gordon, & Hakim. We are a mixed bunch of passionate, passion-searching, passion re-igniting, or even passion-losing individuals, to expose the burning & passionate side of humanity into the cold, moon-lit life of our world! Pour out the passion potion and plunge into this preposterous, unpolitical-correct podcast of periodically punctual, and maybe pancake-loving people!
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Welcome to the Flock of Geeks Gaming podcast! This podcast perseveres through the shenanigans us gamers have to deal with every day. Brutal? Maybe. Consistent? Not Always. Funny? Absolutely. Join the Flock and their adventures in gaming!
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Ravin' Girls: A Raven Cycle Podcast

Shannon Pack and Nievita Hartness

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We’re Shannon and Nievita, and we’re the Ravin’ Girls! Welcome to our Raven Cycle podcast, where we analyze Maggie Stiefvater’s Raven Cycle as a cycle, taking a look at the connections and foreshadowing running throughout the series. We dissect the themes of the books, discuss the arcs of the wonderfully complex characters, and take “Deep Dives” on the origins, folklore, mythology, history, and fandom that surrounds this iconic young adult series. Each episode covers 3-5 chapters worth of ma ...
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Brandon interviews Victor Adossi, an engineer at Cosmonic. They discuss the state of WebAssembly, wasmCloud, and why Wasm is poised for growth. Plus, Victor shares what it’s like to live as an expat in Japan. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 526 Show Links Cosmonic Bytecode Alliance WebAssembly Specifications The WebAssembly Component Mo…
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In this episode we take a close look at taglines. From big business to blockbusters to books we discuss how these brief blurbs of exposition just might be the most valuable marketing tools ever devised and share key tips to on how to craft an effective tagline for your novel. Episode highlights: 02:08 What is a tagline? 04:25 Novel examples 08:55 T…
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Freelance journalist Ilana Kaplan joins us to talk about the experience of writing her first book “Nora Ephron At the Movies,” as well as one of her favorite movies as an angsty teen: John Hughes’s directorial debut “Sixteen Candles.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries…
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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the legendary host of INCREMENT VICE - Travis Woods - break the balls of the Criterion 4K release of what he argues is perhaps the greatest movie of the 1970s, and therefore one of the greatest movies ever, William Friedkin's SORCERER. Sorcerer A hallucinatory journey into the heart of darkness, Wi…
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Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases. In this episode, we discuss: Flesh and Fantasy (1943) / Dead Of Night (1945) – Imprint Collection #395 – 396 It Came From Outer S…
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This week, we unpack The Optimist, the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leadership presentations. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 526 Runner-up Titles Flow State Altman and AI Day 2 Thinking Growth Mindset Less of yo…
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This week, we try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fact. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 525 Rundown Format inspired by Dithering An Interview with Cursor Co-Founder and CEO Michael Truell SDT …
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Pivoting & Following the Trends of the Industry A Conversation with Property Master Ellen Freund On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Ellen Freund to explore her remarkable career, her experience as one of the first female Property Masters, and how she’s navigated the evolving landscape of the film industry. Hosts: Chr…
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This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 524 Runner-up Titles Infinite Workday. No more Eudora Revealed productivity. I threw up a tarp over my desk. We agreed to not tal…
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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the legendary @RufusTSuperfly aka Tom Reagan’s Hat discuss the swashbuckling delights in the choreography and sound design of Criterion's new release, The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester. The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester Ale…
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Film writer Max Evry spent several years of his life investigating a failure: David Lynch’s 1984 screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, “Dune.” But was it really a failure? If so, why? If not, why was (and is) it perceived as such? The resultant book, “A Masterpiece in Disarray,” is one of the best of the recent books on single films;…
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Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there…
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Brandon talks with Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher to dev advocate. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 523 Episode Links Postman POST/CON Keynote Recap Postman Agent Mode Postman API Network P…
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The Art of Prop Graphic Design A Conversation with Property Master Mychael Bates & Assistant Property Master Bradley Good On this episode of Prop Talk, we chat with PMG Property Master Mychael Bates and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Bradley Good about their rich and wide-ranging careers in the film industry. Mychael shares insights from risi…
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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Isaac Feldberg will discuss the canonisation of Sean Baker with the special CRITERION COLLECTION releases of ANORA and PRINCE OF THE CITY. Anora Contemporary cinema’s foremost chronicler of American dreamers and schemers hustling on the margins of capitalist promise, Sean Baker, reaches new heights of…
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This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 522 Runner-up Titles Saudi crypto money You know what humans like? Buses I think we need 10 stars Snow lion Maslow’s hierarchy of…
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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, will discuss the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Passing through the backwoods town of Sparta, Mississippi, Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) becomes embroiled i…
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Before recently, we knew John Bleasdale best as one of our favorite podcasters - he hosts, among others, “Writers on Film,” a spotlight on film books, on which Jason has guested twice. Now John has written a book of his own, “The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick,” and joins us to discuss one of Malick’s best, “Days of Heave…
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This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 521 Runner-up Titles Don’t ride a bike for a week You’ve got to focus on the important things What’s your NPS score? It all come…
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This episode’s guests came to publishing via very different routes. First up, Jonathan Nunn, outspoken founder of food Substack Vittles, joins Jeremy at the magCulture Shop. To mark the fifth anniversary of the newsletter, he’s published the first print edition of Vittles, a chunky piece of publishing that builds on the strengths of the digital pla…
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The Art of Prop Graphic Design A Conversation with Graphic Designer Tina Charad On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with acclaimed graphic designer Tina Charad to explore her fascinating journey from starting her design career in the UK to working on some of Hollywood’s biggest productions. Tina shares her origin story, early influences, and …
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Excited is overused This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.” Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 520 Runner-up Titles We all need choices Vegans are against everything The problem is you shouldn’t be wa…
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Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there…
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Check my latest book in the Axel Files series. The Axel Files: Snuffed The Sūn Collection Feud Available On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Axel-Files-Snuffed-Collection-Feud-ebook/dp/B0DG97SM18 The Sūn Collection auction of Qing Dynasty snuff bottles at the Shangri-la Hong Kong Hotel was highly anticipated. Three super-wealthy international financi…
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Check my latest book in the Axel Files series. The Axel Files: Snuffed The Sūn Collection Feud Available On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Axel-Files-Snuffed-Collection-Feud-ebook/dp/B0DG97SM18 The Sūn Collection auction of Qing Dynasty snuff bottles at the Shangri-la Hong Kong Hotel was highly anticipated. Three super-wealthy international financi…
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Check my latest book in the Axel Files series. The Axel Files: Snuffed The Sūn Collection Feud Available On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Axel-Files-Snuffed-Collection-Feud-ebook/dp/B0DG97SM18 The Sūn Collection auction of Qing Dynasty snuff bottles at the Shangri-la Hong Kong Hotel was highly anticipated. Three super-wealthy international financi…
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Check out my lastest book in the Axel Files Series. The Axel Files: Snuffed The Sūn Collection Feud Available On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Axel-Files-Snuffed-Collection-Feud-ebook/dp/B0DG97SM18 The Sūn Collection auction of Qing Dynasty snuff bottles at the Shangri-la Hong Kong Hotel was highly anticipated. Three super-wealthy international fi…
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Check my latest book in the Axel Files series. The Axel Files: Snuffed The Sūn Collection Feud Available On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Axel-Files-Snuffed-Collection-Feud-ebook/dp/B0DG97SM18 The Sūn Collection auction of Qing Dynasty snuff bottles at the Shangri-la Hong Kong Hotel was highly anticipated. Three super-wealthy international financi…
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Jonathan Rosenbaum is one of the foremost film critics and historians in the world, author of several essential books — including his most recent collection, “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities.” He’s with us to discuss one of his favorite movies, Carl Theodor Dreyer’s indelible “Ordet.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute…
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This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 519 Runner-up Titles Vegemite is still bad You’re probably eating it It’s a bold statement This episode’s all about u…
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Prop Weed, Medical Shows & MacGuffins A Conversation with Property Master Jode Mann On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with award-winning PMG Property Master Jode Mann to share behind-the-scenes stories from her work on Weeds, Pulse, and the MacGuffin-winning Lessons in Chemistry. From iconic props to on-set challenges, Jode reveals how the …
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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and special guest Sean Burns (film critic) will discuss the greatness of the departed Gene Hackman in the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of NIGHT MOVES. Night Moves Arthur Penn’s haunting neonoir reimagines the hard-boiled detective film for the disillusioned, para…
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This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 518 Runner-up Titles Go feral You’ve ruined eating for me Cultural tombstone The next step is “I told you so” Culture is what happens when you’re not talki…
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Marya E. Gates’s wonderful new book “Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words” includes interviews with 19 groundbreaking women directors — including Susan Seidelman, whose 1985 smash (masterpiece, even?) “Desperately Seeking Susan” is our subject for today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-produc…
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This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 517 Runner-up Titles We have a dumb house Ultimately I blame myself You can educate people, but they’re not going to listen …
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