Best Daniel Chavez Podcasts (2026)

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The Housemaid LIVE (Featuring Gina Mizzoni, Luella Chavez and Daniel Howat) 32:07

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On the 496th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas with Gina Mizzoni, Luella Chavez and Daniel Howat to talk about The Housemaid! This Lifetime-esque thriller stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and is a celebration of crazy chicks. Puzzle pieces include Promising Young Woman, Fatal Attraction, White Oleander and Flower…

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Jiří Anger on "Towards a Film Theory from Below: Archival Film and the Aesthetics of the Crack-Up" 1:27:49

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On today's show, Jiří Anger joins to discuss his book, Towards a Film Theory from Below: Archival Film and the Aesthetics of the Crack-Up. We also discuss Jiří's approach to videographic criticism and "The First Frames of Czech Cinema," a video essay created with Adéla Kudlová. [02:15] - Videographic origin story [10:30] - Intro to the book [24:30]…

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Marty Supreme (Featuring M.N. Miller) 36:00

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On the 497th episode of Piecing It Together, M.N. Miller joins me to talk about Marty Supreme. The most electrifying movie of the year comes from Josh Safdie with a fantastic lead performance from Timothee Chalamet. Puzzle pieces include After Hours, Fargo, Babylon and a couple not so good ping pong movies. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Marty Suprem…

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It Was Just An Accident (Featuring Paul Hibbard) 30:58

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On the 495th episode of Piecing It Together, Paul Hibbard joins me to talk about It Was Just An Accident. This darkly funny but poignant thriller is all about revenge gone wrong... So naturally we've got some great puzzle pieces to get into. Puzzle pieces include Parasite, Blue Ruin, The Secret In Their Eyes and Little Miss Sunshine. As always, SPO…

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Predator: Badlands (Featuring Jason from Binge Movies) 49:36

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On the 494th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason from Binge Movies joins me to talk about Predator: Badlands! Now the most successful movie in the Predator franchise... We kinda didn't like it that much. Puzzle pieces include the Star Wars TV shows, the Marvel TV shows, the latest Jurassic World and on the bright side... Godzilla X Kong. As alway…

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December 2025 Trailers (Special Episode) 40:32

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On this special episode I’m joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in December 2025. This month’s lineup includes The Family McMullen, Fackham Hall, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Ella McCay, Hamnet, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Marty Supreme, Anaconda, Song Sung Blue and The H…

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Oh, Hi! (Featuring Eric Langberg) 35:01

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On the 493rd episode of Piecing It Together, Eric Langberg joins me to talk about Oh, Hi! This funny anti-rom-com thriller stars an absolutely game Molly Gordon and takes you to places you'd never expect. Puzzle pieces include Misery, Gerald's Game, Leaving Las Vegas and Strange Darling. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Oh, Hi and the movies we discuss…

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SISU: Road to Revenge LIVE (Featuring Jake Gonzalez, Chase Gifford and Carolyn Luckett) 33:24

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On the 492nd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE at Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE! I'm joined by Jake Gonzalez, Chase Gifford and Carolyn Luckett to talk about this over the top action sequel. Puzzle pieces include Mad Max Fury Road, Death Wish, Indiana Jones and First Blood. As always, SPOILER ALERT for …

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Episode 11 – Anabella: From USPS to Real Estate Powerhouse 1:05:52

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Episode 11 – Anabella: A Mindset Built for Greatness In this episode, we sit down with Anabella — a true powerhouse whose journey from USPS to top-tier real estate agent is nothing short of inspiring. What sets her apart is her one-of-a-kind mindset: no matter how tough life gets, she always finds the good, stays grounded, and keeps moving forward.…

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The Running Man LIVE (Featuring Steven Hughes, Anthony Elias and Carolyn Luckett) 38:16

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On the 491st episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with Steven Hughes, Anthony Elias and Carolyn Luckett to talk about The Running Man! This new take on the classic story is directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell and is a blast. Puzzle pieces include Idiocracy, The Truman Show, Die Hard and Hard Boiled. As …

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Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma Filmmaker Follow-Up (Featuring Emily Zercher & Shane Brady) 44:37

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On the 490th episode of Piecing It Together, we conclude our FilmQuest Film Festival 2025 coverage as Emily Zercher and Shane Brady join me to talk about Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma. This follow-up to our previous episode lets the filmmakers react to our puzzle pieces and share some of their actual influences as well as stories f…

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Hacked and Yathoom (Featuring Hana Kazim) 35:06

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On the 489th episode of Piecing It Together, we continue our FilmQuest Film Festival 2025 coverage as Hana Kazim joins me to talk about Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma. We also talk about Hana's own short film Yathoom making this a double dose episode. Puzzle pieces for Hacked include Hackers, The Beekeeper and John Wick. As always, …

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Appofeniacs and Kombucha (Featuring Jake Myers) 33:03

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On the 488th episode of Piecing It Together, we continue our FilmQuest Film Festival 2025 coverage as Jake Myers joins me to talk about Appofeniacs. We also talk about Jake's own feature Kombucha making this a double dose episode. Puzzle pieces for Appofeniacs include Tarantinto, Lynch and South Park. Puzzle pieces for Kombucha include The Substanc…

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Orion (Featuring Jonna Jackson) 32:10

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On the 487th episode of Piecing It Together, we kick off our FilmQuest Film Festival 2025 coverage as Jonna Jackson joins me to talk about Orion. We also talk about Jonna's role in the festival and her own work in film and music. Puzzle pieces for Orion include Event Horizon, Saw, The Abyss and Closetland. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Orion and the…

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A House Of Dynamite (Featuring Michael Klug) 30:04

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On the 486th episode of Piecing It Together, Michael Klug joins me to talk about A House Of Dynamite. This thriller from Kathryn Bigelow is a look at a dozen people's response to an impending nuclear theat. Puzzle pieces include The War of the Worlds, WarGames, Dunkirk and Independence Day. As always, SPOILER ALERT for A House Of Dynamite and the m…

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Frankenstein (Featuring Chad Clinton Freeman) 53:31

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On the 485th episode of Piecing It Together, Chad Clinton Freeman joins me to talk about Guillermo del Toro's new take on the classic monster tale, Frankenstein! Chad was my guest years ago for an episode on the original Frankenstein, so this episode bookends decades of adaptation of the classic story. Puzzle pieces include Ex Machina, Re-Animator,…

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Sorry, Baby (Featuring Steven Bernstein) 1:07:12

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On the 484th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker/author Steven Bernstein joins me to talk about Sorry, Baby. This dramedy from A24 and writer/director/star Eva Victor has a finger on the pulse of a very specific kind of young person that we're both fascinated by. Puzzle pieces include Lost In Translation, Janet Planet, Girls and Days Of Heave…

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November 2025 Trailers (Special Episode) 53:28

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On this special episode I’m joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in November 2025. This month’s lineup includes Die My Love, Frankenstein, Trap House, Jay Kelly, Now You See Me Now You Don't, Nouvelle Vague, Wicked For Good, David, Zootopia 2, Eternity, The Thing With Feather…

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s03e03: The Scandal of Cal with Tony Platt 1:03:14

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This episode includes an interview with Tony Platt, author of The Scandal of Cal: Land Grabs, White Supremacy, and Miseducation at UC Berkeley. Dr. Platt is the author of thirteen books and 150 essays and articles on race, inequality, and social justice in American history, among them Beyond These Walls: Rethinking Crime and Punishment in the Unite…

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On the Work of Katie Bird (Chiara Grizzaffi and Annalisa Pellino w/ Kevin B. Lee) 34:45

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Today's episode of The Video Essay Podcast features a conversation hosted by Kevin B. Lee with Chiara Grizzaffi and Annalisa Pellino, who discuss the videographic work of Katie Bird, including the essay, "With a Camera in Hand, I Was Alive," and in particular Bird's innovative use of a video as a creator's statement. The discussion functions as a c…

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The Last Dragon LIVE (Featuring Jason Harris, Tab Lloyd and Mikey VIP) 42:07

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On the 483rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas for the 40th anniversary of The Last Dragon! Jason Harris, Tab Lloyd and Mikey VIP join me for this wild action comedy produced by Berry Gordy. Puzzle pieces include Dolemite, Streets Of Fire, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and Kill Bill. As always, SPOILER ALERT f…

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Episode 10: From Prison to Purpose — The Antonio Chavez Story 1:14:45

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In this inspiring episode of La Pura Neta Show, we sit down with Antonio Chavez — a real estate agent, developer, and gym enthusiast whose journey from prison to personal growth will leave you motivated and moved. Antonio opens up about his past, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how discipline, humility, and hard work helped him rebui…

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Kiss Of The Spider Woman (Featuring Eric Langberg) 41:47

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On the 482nd episode of Piecing It Together, Eric Langberg joins me to talk about Kiss Of The Spider Woman. This musical remake takes its prisoners on a wild, over-the-top technicolor ride with J.Lo! Puzzle pieces include Cabraet, Babylon, Sucker Punch and This Is Me... Now. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Kiss Of The Spider Woman and the movies we di…

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Freakier Friday (Featuring Tia Bean) 45:29

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On the 481st episode of Piecing It Together, Tia Bean joins me to talk about Freakier Friday! This long awaited sequel to the Jamie Lee Curtis / Lindsay Lohan switchup comedy is now out on Disney+! Puzzle pieces include 17 Again, Step Brothers, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Mean Girls. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Freakier Friday and the movies we d…

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Tron: Ares LIVE (Featuring Sam Novak, Johnny Molinaro and Nic Patrick) 51:30

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On the 480th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas with Sam Novak, Johnny Molinaro and Nic Patrick to talk about Tron: Ares! The third in the cult series takes the videogame action to the real world and featured a killer soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. Puzzle pieces include Pixels, Terminator, Alien: Covenant and Ex Machi…

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One Battle After Another (Super Episode) 1:12:23

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On the 479th episode of Piecing It Together, it's a super episode as I'm joined by Joe Black, Luis Samra, Jason Harris, Samantha Soriano, Derrick Murray and Paul Hibbard to talk about One Battle After Another! Paul Thomas Anderson's latest is the movie of the year and we all couldn't wait to talk about it. Puzzle pieces include Duel, Carlitos Way, …

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Good Boy LIVE (Featuring William-Patrick Coleman, KL Martin and Bob Jomes) 43:42

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On the 478th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas with William-Patrick Coleman, KL Martin and Bob Jomes to talk about Good Boy! This horror story from the point of view of a dog has caught a lot of buzz, and as a huge dog lover and the lead of a doggy rock group The Pup Pups, of course I had to do a show on…

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Fight Or Flight (Featuring Josh Bell) 36:15

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On the 477th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me to talk about Fight Or Flight! Josh Hartnett is having a blast in this hectic non-stop action flick. Puzzle pieces include Passenger 57, Bullet Train, Con Air and Kill. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Fight Or Flight and the movies we discuss! Written by DJ Cotrona and Brooks McLaren Dire…

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Episode 9 - The Power of Perspective with Deanna Beltrán 1:31:08

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Episode 9 of La Pura Neta Show brings an inspiring sit-down with Deanna Beltrán, where mindset takes center stage. Deanna shares how cultivating the right mentality has shaped her journey, helping her push through challenges, stay grounded, and keep moving toward her goals. We dive deep into the power of mindset, personal growth, and the lessons th…

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October 2025 Trailers (Special Episode) 45:30

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On this special episode I’m joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in October 2025. This month’s lineup includes Play Dirty, Roofman, Killing Faith, The Smashing Machine, Steve, Kiss Of the Spider Woman, The Woman In Cabin 10, Anenome, After The Hunt, The Black Phone 2, Pets On…

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s03e02: Refusing Settler Domesticity by Caitlin Keliiaa 54:29

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This episode includes an interview with Caitlin Keliiaa about her new book, Refusing Settler Domesticity: Native Women's Labor and Resistance in the Bay Area Outing Program. Dr. Keliiaa's study explores the history of young Native women’s lives and experiences as Bay Area domestic workers through the San Francisco Bay Area Outing Program, connected…

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HIM LIVE (Featuring Korey Kilgore, Samantha Soriano and Patrick Nelson) 38:24

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On the 476th episode of Piecing It Together Podcast we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about HIM with guests Korey Kilgore, Samantha Soriano and Patrick Nelson. This crossroads between football and the devil was produced by Jordan Peele but doesn't quite come together the way we'd hoped. Puzzle pieces include Whiplash, Rosemary's Baby, Late …

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey LIVE (Featuring Teresa O'Hara, Danny Chandia & Darlene Dalmaceda) 47:40

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On the 475th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with Teresa O'Hara, Danny Chandia and Darlene Dalmaceda to talk about A Big Bold Beautiful Journey! This magical romance from Kogonada starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell explores all kinds of ideas about love and life. Puzzle pieces include Eternal Sunshine…

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (Featuring Ryan Pak) 31:45

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On the 474th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Pak of Soundtrack Your Life Podcast joins me to talk about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues! Against all odds, these rockers are still with us, still rocking and still hilarious. Puzzle pieces include A Mighty Wind, Popstar, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Happy Gilmore 2. As always, SPOILER ALERT f…

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Episode 8 - From Losing Everything to a Major Comeback | Willy Escobar’s Story 1:21:50

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In this episode of La Pura Neta Show, we sit down with Willy Escobar, a 23-year mortgage veteran with an incredible story of resilience. Willy opens up about his struggles growing up, mismanaging his finances, and losing everything during tough times. But instead of giving up, he came back bigger and stronger than ever. From his Guatemalan roots an…

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The Long Walk LIVE (Featuring Daniel Howat) 25:36

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On the 473rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from AMC Town Square after an early screening of The Long Walk with film critic Daniel Howat. This adaptation of the Stephen King novel from JT Mollner and Francis Lawerence features a great young cast and a lot of walking. Puzzle pieces include Speed, Ploattoon, Cool Hand Luke and The Hunger…

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The Conjuring: Last Rites LIVE (Featuring Gina Mizzoni, Tia Bean and J Spaghetti) 46:40

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On the 472nd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about The Conjuring: Last Rites, the "final" (sure) film in the hugely successful Conjuring universe. Puzzle pieces include The Haunted, Mirror Mirror and The Entity. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Conjuring: Last Rites and the movies we discuss! Written by Ian…

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Honey Don't! (Featuring Natasha Hall) 30:44

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On the 471st episode of Piecing It Together, real life private detective Natasha Hall joins me to talk about Honey Don't! The latest from Ethan Coen and his wife Tricia Cooke continues their trilogy of lesbian detective stories. Puzzle pieces include The Long Goodbye, Bottoms, Red State and of course, the films Natasha Hall and Suffrage which are b…

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The Toxic Avenger LIVE (Featuring Michael Keene, William-Patrick Coleman and Brianna Florian) 44:40

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On the 470th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about The Toxic Avenger! I'm joined by Michael Keene, William-Patrick Coleman and Brianna Florian to discuss this new take on the Troma classic. Puzzle pieces include Freaked, Super, Little Nicky and Frankenstein. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Toxi…

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September 2025 Trailers (Special Episode) 34:37

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On this special episode I'm joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in September 2025. This month's lineup includes The Baltimorons, Highest 2 Lowest, The Long Walk, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Xeno, One Battle After Another, The Strangers: Chapter 2, Gabbys Dollhouse: The …

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s03e01: Indigenizing California Mission Art and Architecture By Yve Chavez 1:02:24

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As we resume the Challenging Colonialism podcast after a break, we will be diving into a series of book talks with Indigenous Californian scholars and allies. We are fortunate to be in a time where there are many excellent and important studies being published. We wanted to share these works with our listeners. The first in this series is the new b…

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Eddington (Featuring Ryan Luis Rodriguez) 38:16

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On the 469th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins me to talk about Eddington. Ari Aster's pandemic dark comedy is unsurprisingly polarizing, but we both loved it. Puzzle pieces include No Country For Old Men, Nashville, Eyes Wide Shut and First Reformed. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Eddington and the movies we discuss! Written …

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Episode 7 - Unlocking the Power of Your Subconscious | Alex Alfaro on Stoicism, Mind Mastery & Purpose 1:19:21

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What’s holding you back isn’t out there—it’s in your mind. In this episode of La Pura Neta Show, we sit down with Alex Alfaro, a certified NLP practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, and licensed instructor with the Napoleon Hill Foundation. After building a successful career in logistics, Alex transformed his life through the study of the subconsci…

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Most Anticipated Films of the Rest of 2025 (Reposted from LA Podfidential) 1:03:08

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On this special bonus episode of Piecing It Together, I’m actually reposting a guest apperance I recently did on LA Podfidential with host Chauncey Telese where we discussed our most anticipated films of the rest of 2025! The original version of this conversation is available at https://www.lafbnetwork.com/la-podfidential/ As always, SPOILER ALERT …

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Weapons LIVE (Featuring Celine Ochoa, William Moessinger & Ernest Curcio) 51:20

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On the 468th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with Celine Ochoa, William Moessinger and Ernest Curcio to talk about Zach Cregger's wildly anticipated Weapons! Puzzle pieces include Longlegs, Lost Highway, The Hunt and Tangled. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Weapons and the movies we discuss! Written by Zach C…

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Happy Gilmore 2 (Featuring Joe Black & Jason Harris) 47:45

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On the 467th episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black and Jason Harris join me to talk about Happy Gilmore 2! As far as legacy sequels go, it kind of does the best and the worst of what these movies do. Puzzle pieces include Clerks 3, Alien Resurrection, Top Gun Maverick and Rocky. As always, SPOILER ALERT for Happy Gilmore 2 and the movies we dis…

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Episode 6 – Chris Limon: Breaking Cycles & Building Legacy 1:07:01

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In this episode of La Pura Neta Show, we sit down with Chris Limon — a dedicated father, community leader, and entrepreneur who’s all about breaking generational cycles and leaving a real legacy behind. Chris opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset, the struggles that turned into lessons, and why staying rooted in your values mat…

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The Naked Gun LIVE (Featuring Jason Harris, Doug Ecks and Mason Gordon) 39:59

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On the 466th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about The Naked Gun with Jason Harris, Doug Ecks and Mason Gordon. Puzzle pieces include Mission: Impossible, Batman, Arrested Development and Airplane II. As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Naked Gun and the movies we discuss! Written by Dan Gregor, Doug Mand, Aki…

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August 2025 Trailers (Special Episode) 37:01

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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 August 2025. This month’s episode includes Together, Freakier Friday, Fixed, Nobody 2, Americana, Honey Don't!, The Thursday Murder Club, Caught Stealing, The Roses, The To…

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps LIVE (Featuring Faith Nault, Perry Markle & C Jack) 44:44

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On the 465th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas with Faith Nault, Perry Markle and C Jack to talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps! This next step in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a lot riding on it. Puzzle pieces include Oppenheimer, The Wizard of Oz, Star Trek and Pieces Of A Woman. As always, SPOILER ALERT for…