Best Skiba Podcasts (2025)

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“Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse” Director Isaac Ezban 33:06

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Director Isaac Ezban talks about his new post-apocalyptic film, Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse, the story of three young brothers fighting to survive in a world ravaged by an incurable plague.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #476: Featuring Felipe Vargas, Nathan Furst and Griff Furst 41:13

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This week on BEHIND THE LENS it's all about horror as we take a look at two distinctly different types of horror films and three talented filmmakers. One film, ROSARIO, is dark and twisted and steeped in ancient lore and curses and comes from FELIPE VARGAS. The other, A BREED APART, courtesy of THE FURST BROTHERS, NATHAN FURST and GRIFF FURST, has …

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“Parable of the Talents”: On adapting science fiction classics 50:37

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Eisner and Hugo Award winning comics writer Damian Duffy talks about the challenges of adapting the works of Octavia Butler to graphic novels. Parable of the Talents is the newest adaptation, following Kindred (2017) and and the Hugo Award-winning Parable of the Sower (2020).By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #475: Featuring Duncan Skiles and Lorcan Finnegan 59:17

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An interesting movie mix for you this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director DUNCAN SKILES and his new film NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, and director LORCAN FINNEGAN and his latest THE SURFER. As different as night and day, both films showcase storytelling creativity and some incredible – and indelible – performances, most notably from Nic Cage in THE S…

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“Watch the Skies”: a Swedish UFO conspiracy story, dubbed in English with AI 36:28

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Watch the Skies is a Swedish UFO conspiracy thriller, now coming to international audiences with the help of advanced AI tools.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #474: Featuring Rachel Suissa 1:15:39

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It's a fun BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to writer/director/actor Rachel Suissa who I spoke with a few weeks ago specifically for today's show which is a salute to Mothers and Mother's Day courtesy of Rachel's new film GREEK MOTHERS NEVER DIE.Based on Rachel's own life, mapcap adventures, and mother-daughter angst, GREEK MOTHERS NEVER DIE is a l…

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“Rosario”: Emeraude Toubia and Felipe Vargas mix blood and magic 22:22

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Actor Emeraude Toubia and Director Felipe Vargas talk about the new horror-thriller Rosario. Be wary of what inheritances family can pass on.By Summer Brooks

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Featuring Independent Musical Artists 2025 29:35

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Thank you for joing me on She's All Over the Place! This is a wrap for season 6, WOW 40 episodes~ Here are the featured international musical artists: be sure to connect and follow them! 1. KDAV News: Camille Hyde music.apple.com/us/album/camille-hyde/1795083208?i=1795083211&ls open.spotify.com/track/2TeEXZxEqvPHYM4Q00HJ3A?si=OLvi3lDCSM6k3p-MsCOsTA…

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“Art! Trash! Terror!”: Chris Alexander on Cult Cinema 52:44

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Film historian Chris Alexander returns to share details on his newest book, Art! Trash! Terror!: Adventures in Strange Cinema, a tome full of in-depth essays and enlightening interviews that celebrate some of the most eccentric and unforgettable movies in cult cinema history.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #473: Featuring Claes Bang, Jonah Hauer-King, Nick Hamm, Charlene Davis and Dafna Yachin 1:21:39

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I think you'll enjoy this week's BEHIND THE LENS and the films we are discussing, but more than that, the filmmakers and actors I'm speaking with. Some jam-packed interviews today as we kick things off with my exclusive interview with actors CLAES BANG and JONAH HAUER-KING, together with writer/director NICK HAMM talking about his beautiful epic WI…

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“Gunslingers”: Jeremy Kent Jackson, Brian Skiba on Westerns in 1907 54:11

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Actor Jeremy Kent Jackson and writer-director Brian Skiba stop by to talk about Gunslingers, making a Western that takes place with 1907 Kentucky as a backdrop for a pair of brothers at odds with each others choices.By Summer Brooks

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Gunslingers Film Starring Nicolas Cage with Filmmaker Brain Skiba 31:33

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When the most wanted man in America surfaces in a small Kentucky town, his violent history ― and a bloodthirsty mob seeking vengeance and a king’s ransom ― soon follow. As brothers face off against one another and bullets tear the town to shreds, this lightning-fast gunslinger makes his enemies pay the ultimate price for their greed. Academy Award®…

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“The Cloaked Realm”: Animating 19th- and 20th-century science fiction classics 49:57

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Marisa Cohen and Peter Alexander of Interstellar Alchemists talk about their animated series The Cloaked Realm, dedicated to bringing new life to forgotten science fiction classics of the 19th and 20th centuries.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #472: Featuring Alex Parkinson and Brian Skiba 1:04:09

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This week on BEHIND THE LENS we're going from the Old West down into the deep blue, or not so blue, sea, discussing two wonderful films with two terrific filmmakers – LAST BREATH and GUNSLINGERS.First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with director ALEX PARKINSON talking about LAST BREATH. Currently in theatres, LAST BREATH is a heart-pou…

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“SurrealEstate” showrunner George R. Olson talks spooky places 27:51

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"SurrealEstate" creator & showrunner George R. Olson talks about how his own experiences with marketing problematic real estate listings became the foundations of the series.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #471: Featuring Ami Canaan Mann 39:57

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This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we're talking about a very special film about a very special woman that was made by another special woman.The film is AUDREY'S CHILDREN and that special woman is pioneering pediatric oncologist Dr. Audrey Evans and her groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP as it is mor…

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Documentary: “TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming” 47:30

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Writer-Producer Daniel Richardson and Director Richard Moss stop by to talk about the newest documentary from CreatorVC, TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming.By Summer Brooks

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Indie Talk: “And Through The Portal We Go”: Mike Hayhurst and Joseph Lymous 39:48

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Writer-director Mike Hayhurst and actor-writer Joseph Lymous talk about their indie fantasy-satire And Through The Portal We Go, a smart, sly look at cults, quests of faith and personal growth.By Summer Brooks

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Practice Yoga for a Lifetime with Stacy McCarthy 1:00:55

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Stacy McCarthy is a world-renowned yoga and wellness expert, captivating speaker, and respected educator. Since 1991, she has positively transformed the lives of clients worldwide, teaching them how to have a balanced body, a peaceful mind, and a soaring spirit. To Learn More: https://yoganamastacy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yoga_namastacy/ htt…

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BEHIND THE LENS #470: Featuring Colin Henning 55:15

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This week on BEHIND THE LENS is my exclusive interview with writer/director/costume designer/producer and actor Colin Henning as he talks about his feature directorial debut, the beautifully moody and metaphoric APPALACHIAN DOG. Not only am I enchanted by this sultry, post-WWII, Southern Gothic delight, but by Colin himself who is already one of my…

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12th Annual Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival 36:58

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The 2025 Philip K. Dick Film Festival is being held in New York City again, and festival director Daniel Abella stops by again to talk about this year's tracks: features, shorts, and even a cosplay competition.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #469: Featuring Rob Taylor and Nic Costa 59:40

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Hilarity ensues this week on BEHIND THE LENS thanks to director/co-writer/actor ROB TAYLOR and co-writer/producer/actor NIC COSTA as they discuss their wild and wacky new comedy film RAGING MIDLIFE in this exclusive interview! And what a wild and wacky ride it is!RAGING MIDLIFE is the story of Mark and Alex (wonderfully played by Matt Zak and Nic C…

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20th Annual International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival 39:54

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International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival director Monte Yazzie returns to talk about the 2025 edition of this acclaimed genre film festival.By Summer Brooks

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Neuroscientist Doctor Kamran Fallahpour 43:32

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Kamran Fallahpour, Ph.D — Clinical Psychologist, Director of BRC We dive into Brain Mapping- Quantitative EEG adhd (QEEG), ADHD, Epilepsy, Absent Seizures and more. Tune in and share! Dr. Fallahpour is a licensed clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and brain-computer interface (BCI) expert with over 25 years of experience in clinical and researc…

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BEHIND THE LENS #468: Featuring Peter Browngardt 58:25

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We go from one end of the spectrum to the other this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at writer/director Atom Egoyan's dramatic new thriller SEVEN VEILS and everyone's favorite (and looney) pig and duck, Porky and Daffy, in writer/director Peter Browngardt's feature animated directorial debut LOONEY TUNES: THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP.First u…

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Phoenix Film Festival: Celebrating 25 years of indie film excellence 35:22

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Phoenix Film Foundation and Phoenix Film Festival executive director Jason Carney comes by to talk about the 25th edition of the acclaimed film festival, and what attendees can expect.By Summer Brooks

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Voiceover Atlanta Conference 36:07

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More than twice the size of any other conference, VO Atlanta offers more opportunities to connect with agents, casting directors, managers, leading voice actors and celebrities, and network with your fellow talent than you'll find anywhere else. Join me, Lynn Norris, and Jessica Mathison share valuable information on being a voiceover professional.…

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BEHIND THE LENS #467: Featuring Tiffany Kim Stevens 1:08:56

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It's a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director TIFFANY KIM STEVENS joins me in discussing her new quirky comedy TRIGGER HAPPY, plus my exclusive interview with director DITO MONTIEL talking about his latest dysfunctional family comedy RIFF RAFF.First up is my exclusive interview with director DITO MONTIEL talking the brilliantly conceived…

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Psychedelic Artist Chris Dyer 1:10:37

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Chris Dyer is a soul with good intentions for his self and humanity. He is a soul on a quest for a higher frequency of consciousnesses, through natural life experiences and practices. He is open to be a medium of the Great Spirit, who attempts to let go of the complications of his ego-mind and be of service to the evolving collective. A student of …

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BEHIND THE LENS #466: Featuring Ella Thomas 1:14:51

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A terrific BEHIND THE LENS for you this week to finish off Black History Month as you're about to hear my exclusive interview with director JULIUS ONAH talking about CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, as well as my interview with actor turned writer/producer/and lo budget no budget micro-budget filmmaker ELLA THOMAS talking KNOW MERCY.First up is EL…

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“Cleaner” Director Martin Campbell on filming action 29:30

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Director Martin Campbell talks about the appeal of having a "Die Hard"-style film featuring a woman, with the challenges of filming on the outside of a building for much of the story.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #465: Featuring Cameron S. Mitchell and Cory Santilli 1:02:50

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It's a Slamdance Special on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we look at two films marking their world premieres at the Slamdance Film Festival and chat with their respective filmmakers— CAMERON S. MITCHELL talks about DISPOSABLE HUMANITY while CORY SANTILLI discusses IN THE MOUTH.Kicking things off is my exclusive interview with CAMERON MITCHELL writer…

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Film Masters founder Phil Hopkins on Restoring Cult Classics 1:06:23

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Film Masters' newest remaster release is Roger Corman's MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR (1954), and founder Phil Hopkins talks about how he went from film history into producing film restorations for physical media releases.By Summer Brooks

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BEHIND THE LENS #464: Featuring Steve Barnett and Matthew Ninaber 1:04:17

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A fun BEHIND THE LENS show for you this week as we take a look at two very different action films – one in present day and another in the medieval era – thanks to my exclusive interviews with writer/director STEVE BARNETT talking VALIANT ONE and writer/director/editor MATTHEW NINABER talking A KNIGHT'S WAR.First up is my exclusive interview with wr…

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“Renner”: Actor Frankie Muniz & Director Robert Rippberger on AI helpers 20:35

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Director Robert Rippberger and actor Frankie Muniz talk quickly about Renner, a story about a genius who's created Salenus, an AI life coach, but he realizes too late that her personality and intentions closely mirror those of his manipulative and abusive (and deceased) mother.By Summer Brooks