Best Shawn Curtis Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 21: Ben Volpe – Construction Law and Real Solutions, Scaling a Client-First Legal Practice 43:57

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode 21: Ben Volpe – Construction Law and Real Solutions, Scaling a Client-First Legal Practice Now streaming on Behind The Home Build Podcast If you're a builder, developer, contractor, or homeowner working in Colorado, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Ben Volpe, founder of Volpe Law, a Denver-based construction…

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1906 E2 - Carl Bennett 46:15

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Carl Bennett, publisher and editor of silentera.com, has run the crucial resource covering the first decades of film since 1999. He selects five films reflecting the growing trend of narrativization of cinema, with one notable exception in his conclusion. Carl’s site provides information about silent motion pictures, silent era people, the era’s th…

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1906 E1 - Firsts and Finance 3:38

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From changes in distribution and exhibition to formal firsts (with caveats), 1906 carries just a few pieces of oft-cited film history. But this season, on a year that is still very much part of cinema's earliest growth spurts, illustrates the heterogenous landscape of global filmmaking at the time and the thrills it can still offer today. Films men…

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Episode 20: Mercy Tucker – Project I See You: Creating Space Where Women Are Seen and Supported 42:09

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Send us a text Episode 20: Mercy Tucker – Project I See You: Creating Space Where Women Are Seen and Supported In Episode 20, we sit down with Mercy Tucker, founder of Project I See You, a nonprofit that has spent the last 16 years transforming lives through dignity, connection, and shared power. What started with immersion trips to the Dominican R…

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1905 E7 - The Experiments Continue 5:17

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While the “nickelodeon boom” began in the United States and the global film industry was standardizing certain production elements, many of the conversations for this 1905 season turned to how wide the modes of moviemaking still were, resulting in strange yet beautiful experiments. As this year’s five guests have shown, cinema in even in an apparen…

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Heart Rate Variability: The Ultimate Wellness Metric with Dr. Torkil Færø 38:20

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In this episode of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, author of the best-selling book The Pulse Cure, and expert in heart rate variability (HRV) and wearable health tech. Dr. Færø explains how HRV is one of the most powerful biomarkers we have for understa…

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Episode 19: Shawn Curtis – Bridging Strategy and Execution: Realignment, Rhythm, and Results 42:55

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Send us a text Episode 19: Shawn Curtis – From Strategic Drift to Execution That Holds: Designing Systems That Anchor Real Customer Value What if your strategy wasn’t the problem—but your system for executing it was? In this episode of Behind The Home Build, we talk with Shawn Curtis, founder of Curtis Connections Consulting and the creator of Exec…

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1905 E6 - Mary Mallory 41:59

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Film historian and author Mary Mallory has written five books about cinematic yesteryear. With her research of past traditions and underappreciated figures in mind, Mary selects some films that reflect the intermediality of early film and its basis in stage tricks, poetry, and even postcards, while others demonstrate new cinematic inventions. Mary’…

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1905 E5 - Chris O'Rourke 47:01

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Chris O’Rourke, Associate Professor of Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick, explores the early history of film acting, stardom and fandom in Britain up to the end of the silent era in his book Acting for the Silent Screen: Film Actors and Aspiration between the Wars. While film acting wasn’t quite a specific discipline in 1905,…

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Episode 18: Melinda Curtis–Redefining Networking for Business Growth Thru Meaningful Relationships 37:45

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Send us a text In Episode 18 of Behind the Home Build, we’re diving into the art of relationship-based networking with Melinda Curtis, founder of Curtis Connections Networking. Known as a connector, catalyst, and the soul of every room she enters, Melinda has reimagined what it means to network in today’s business world—especially in industries lik…

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1905 E4 - Scott Curtis 1:02:04

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Scott Curtis, associate professor of radio/film/television and communication at Northwestern University, has published extensively on the use of moving images in scientific and medical research, education, and communication. That particular interest certainly informs most of his picks, but the conversation also includes the spectacle of sound and f…

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1905 E3 - Shawn Hall 54:52

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Shawn Hall brings his love of silent films to new audiences through his Shawn Toks Silents TikTok account, where he is currently working his way through reviewing each movie on Silent Era’s Top 100 Silent Movies List. He stretches back a little bit further than most silent film enthusiasts, however, by exploring 1905 through films of “serious” topi…

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Drink Like Nature: Gut Health, Kombucha, and the Power of Fermentation with Joan Karp 36:35

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Episode 69 – Drink Like Nature: Gut Health, Kombucha, and the Power of Fermentation with Joan Karp In this deliciously insightful episode, we welcome Joan Karp, founder of Keystone Cultures, a Pennsylvania-based fermented beverage company helping people “drink like nature.” Joan joins us to share her journey from backyard brews to being a farmers m…

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1905 E2 - Dan Willard 31:38

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Dan Willard’s interest in film was fostered by a viewing of Eraserhead in 1977 and a number of UCLA film classes. In more recent years and reflecting the depths of his cinephilia, that has manifested in his extensive Films by the Year site and YouTube channel, which have been linked to many times in this very show’s notes (in this case, ranging fro…

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1905 E1 - The Nickelodeon Boom 3:58

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The year 1905 pops up early in many film histories to address the start of the "nickelodeon era." As past seasons have shown, the Harris brothers' Pittsburgh storefront wasn't truly the first space dedicated to showing movies, but it and others shifted the needle in forming the activity of moviegoing. This season and its guests address the unificat…

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Expedition Leadership to Business Health: Shawn Stratton on Trust, Teamwork, and Financial Efficiency 49:58

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In Episode 68 of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we welcome leadership consultant and Schooley Mitchell franchise owner Shawn Stratton. Drawing from decades of experience leading wilderness expeditions around the globe, Shawn shares powerful insights into team dynamics, trust-building, and leadership under pressure. We discuss: How wilde…

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1904 E7 - An Awkward Year 6:05

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This season’s conversations about film in 1904 often turned to the “awkwardness” of finding standout titles and defining the most representative developments in the art, business, and reception of cinema. Nevertheless, this year’s five guests presented exciting threads of potential futures that, in many ways, were resolved into the narrative model …

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How to Build a High-Performance Workplace Culture with Brett Hoogeveen of BetterCulture 34:32

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Struggling with low employee engagement or team misalignment? In this episode of Healthy Team Healthy Business, we talk with Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of BetterCulture, about how intentional leadership and a strong workplace culture can transform your team—and your bottom line. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or HR professional, thi…

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Episode 15: Philip Eidenschink on Workforce Innovation and Industry Growth in Colorado Homebuilding 40:42

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Send us a text Episode 15: Philip Eidenschink on Workforce Innovation and Industry Growth in Colorado Homebuilding In this episode of Behind the Home Build, we sit down with Philip Eidenschink, Founder and CEO of PEAK Staffing Group (PSG Colorado) and one of the most influential figures shaping Colorado’s housing workforce. With a deep understandin…

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1904 E6 - Céline Ruivo 44:31

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Film preservationist Céline Ruivo brings an eye for color and pre-cinema to her five early cinema picks for 1904. From scientific intent to fantasy, and industrialism and modernity in between, she demonstrates how an apparently unmemorable year like 1904 can still provide great insight into the art and technology of cinema at the time. Céline holds…

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1904 E5 - Martin L Johnson 42:31

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Martin L. Johnson, film historian and Associate Professor in English and Comparative Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has literally written the book on local films in the United States. While most of his picks fit into that definition, he also brings comic chases and early filmic nudity into the conversation. Martin is als…

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Episode 14: Andrew Macejak: Insurance Choices and Expert Advice for Home, Auto & Business Protection 46:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Home Build, we sit down with Andrew Macejak, a dedicated insurance broker, who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for educating clients about their coverage. With a background in urban development and a family history rooted in insurance and technology, Andrew understands the importance of perso…

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Episode 16: Jonathan Williams-Custom Homes to Commercial Concrete: A Veteran Builder’s Perspective 30:17

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Send us a text Episode 16: Jonathan Williams-Custom Homes to Commercial Concrete: A Veteran Builder’s Perspective In this inspiring episode of Behind the Home Build, we sit down with a seasoned construction professional whose career spans every corner of the building industry — from custom home design and land acquisition to commercial concrete con…

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1904 E4 - Dimitrios Latsis 49:07

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Dimitrios Latsis, Associate Professor in Digital and Audiovisual Preservation at the University of Alabama, has worked extensively in the fields of American visual culture, early cinema, archival studies, and digital humanities. These interests are brought into the conversation about his five eclectic picks, in addition to some “runner-ups” that pa…

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1904 E3 - George Willeman 50:07

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George Willeman has been the Nitrate Film Vault Leader at the Library of Congress for 41 years. Having been in love with movies as far back as he can remember, George is still constantly amazed at the discoveries found within the Library’s nitrate film collection, and his picks reflect the enthusiasm and intrigue that occur at least weekly in his r…

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Episode 13: Amy Abeyta - Building Success: Mortgage Strategies & Builder Partnerships 34:31

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Send us a text Episode 13: Amy Abeyta - Building Success: Mortgage Strategies & Builder Partnerships In this episode of Behind The Home Build Podcast, we sit down with Amy Abeyta, a powerhouse in the homebuilding and mortgage industries. With over a decade of experience, Amy has built a reputation for driving sales growth, forging strong builder pa…

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1904 E2 - Steve Massa 42:22

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Film historian Steve Massa is a particular expert on silent film comedy. His five choices for 1904 certainly reflect that interest, as they feature premises and gags that can still rouse surprise, chuckles, and laughs today. Steve is the author of Lames Brains and Lunatics: The Good, the Bad, and the Forgotten of Silent Comedy and its sequel as wel…

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Curtis May - host of The Practical Wealth Show on building financial health 56:44

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Curtis May joined our show today to discuss his approach to helping investors really lay out a plan and execute it well. He describes himself as a 'defensive coordinator' for wealth planning and he explains it incredibly well. He helps people set goals, find a path to achieve them, then execute each step. When a business owner or their team can rel…

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1904 E1 - The Story of Narrative Continues 3:58

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While 1904 doesn't have an iconic film like the past two seasons have each featured, that doesn't mean it doesn't have its share of worthwhile films and intriguing aspects of film history to explore. From the eve of the nickelodeon boom to expanding narrative ambitions, this season will explore both returning and new threads of the cinematic discou…

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Episode 12: Lynn Snyder Goetz – From Business to Real Estate, A Lifetime of Leadership 36:44

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Send us a text In Episode 12 of Behind The Home Build Podcast, we sit down with Lynn Snyder Goetz, a powerhouse in the real estate industry with a lifetime of leadership and resilience. From her early days in Richmond, Virginia, to working in textiles in NYC, and later making her mark in Denver’s real estate scene, Lynn’s journey is nothing short o…

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Toward Health - Low-Carb for Metabolic Health with Amy Eiges 45:13

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Amy Eiges is a health coach and reformed chronic dieter who is passionate about helping others recover from the diet-binge-gain-shame cycle she struggled with for years. Since discovering ketogenic and low-carb lifestyle, she has lost over 200 pounds and has both reversed pre-diabetes and resolved lifelong depression. “When I was just starting out,…

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1903 E7 - Editing and Otherwise 6:49

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While one particular film was explored in-depth this season, every guest (whether they selected The Great Train Robbery or not) explored lesser known or at least lesser appreciated arenas of cinema in 1903. The myth busting, amateur spotlighting, and spectacle showcasing elements of this season's conversations make the case for the expansion of the…

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Episode 11: Behind The Home Build Podcast Update/Check In and Turning The Tables 19:31

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Send us a text Episode 11: Behind The Home Build Podcast Update/Check In and Turning The Tables In this special episode, the roles are reversed! Instead of hosting, Riley and Danny Langerman take the hot seat as Jennifer Langerman interviews them about their journey so far. They reflect on the first 10 episodes—discussing the incredible guests, the…

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1903 E6 - Colin Williamson 58:37

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Colin Williamson, Assistant Professor in Cinema Studies at University of Oregon, has wide-ranging interests, including animation, special effects, and media archaeology. With these angles and more in mind, he brings a unique perspective and some myth busting to his standout films of 1903. Colin is the author of Hidden in Plain Sight: An Archaeology…

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1903 E5 - Rob Stone 42:58

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Film archivist and historian Rob Stone has always been interested in silent film. With his five picks, he charts evolving storytelling capabilities in the medium’s earliest days and the darker side of the fading actuality, mostly as represented by one filmmaker! Rob’s publishing company Split Reel specializes in books and other media highlighting l…

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Episode 10: Empire Drafting and Design, LLC’s Michael and DeAnn Payne – A Journey of Faith and Design 42:46

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Send us a text Episode 10: Empire Drafting and Design, LLC’s Michael and DeAnn Payne – A Journey of Faith and Design From childhood curiosity with Lincoln Logs and Erector Sets to a thriving career in architectural design, Michael Payne’s journey has been anything but ordinary. His early passion for building was briefly set aside for a 30-year call…

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1903 E4 - Jay Weissberg 1:11:10

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Pordenone Silent Film Festival director Jay Weissberg has facilitated an array of programs that expand the canonical ideas about what was made in the silent era and what can be appreciated now. With his picks (which he stretches a bit past five with two more must-sees), he showcases international, amateur, and aesthetic ambitions in 1903. Jay also …

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Episode 9: Dawn Wilkinson of Six-Walls Interior Design, Building Dreams and Giving Back 54:09

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Send us a text In Episode 9, we sit down with Dawn Wilkinson, CEO of Six-Walls Interior Design, to uncover the journey of an inspiring leader whose creativity, compassion, and adventurous spirit have shaped both her career and her community. From growing up in Sonoma County and moving to Oregon to study at Oregon State University, Dawn’s love for d…

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1903 E3 - Bruce Calvert 42:14

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Silent film historian Bruce Calvert has been collecting silent film memorabilia for 30 years, showcased on his site The Silent Film Still Archive. He shares his story of how he came to develop this interest and addresses how supporting materials can help us understand how incomplete, missing, and even fully surviving movies were made, seen, and rec…

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2025 Business Wellness Summit Recap Episode!! 31:29

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If you were not able to attend our Wellness Summit in person, we wanted to take the time to recap some of our highlights from our presenters. This episode does that and talks a bit more about what's coming up in 2025!! Thanks for taking the time to listen. Thanks to our speakers: Scott Dolly Dr. Stephen Hussey Dr. Terin Fetty Denyse Phelps Stacie H…

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Episode 8: Mastering Home Technology with Dusty Gorski of ListenUp 45:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Home Build Podcast, we’re joined by Dusty Gorski, an industry veteran with nearly 40 years of experience in audio, video, and smart home technology. Dusty offers an insider’s perspective on ListenUp, a company that has been redefining the home entertainment and automation experience since its founding in…

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1903 E2 - Neil Brand 1:12:46

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Neil Brand has been a silent film accompanist for nearly 40 years. He shares his musical expertise, which also includes composing new scores for silent film re-releases, while exploring exciting threads of fantasy, comedy, and violence in his five picks. Neil regularly plays at the Barbican and BFI National Film Theatres in London and film festival…

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1903 E1 - The Great Film Robberies 4:33

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The law (at least in America) had a significant effect on the development of film genres, aesthetics, production, and viewing practices from 1903 on. The world over, tightly run studios were becoming more and more prevalent, shifting story films further and further into the spotlight, and dedicated filmviewing spaces were cropping up. It's difficul…

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1902 E7 - From the Streets to the Studio 5:44

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It's not like the established actuality suddenly evaporated in 1902, but as guests have pointed out throughout this season, a diversification of film topics, aesthetics, and technology fostered new genres and production styles. In this season finale, Tristan briefly summarizes the common threads of his conversations and puts together the most selec…

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1902 E6 - Tamara Shvediuk and Federico Striuli 1:03:56

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Tristan welcomes two guests to one episode for the first time: the husband-and-wife film historian, archivist, and curator duo of Tamara Shvediuk and Federico Striuli. The pair showcase spectacle with their five picks, from the féerie to chronicles of a significant political change. Tamara has curated film programs for several events, including the…

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1902 E5 - Vanessa Toulmin 1:05:42

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Vanessa Toulmin, Chair in Early Film and Popular Entertainment at the University of Sheffield, is an expert on variety theater, circus, travelling exhibitions, fairgrounds, and other aspects of the history of show business. She brings this expertise to her five picks from 1902, ranging from her vast experience with the Mitchell & Kenyon films to an…

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Episode 7: Tunnel to Towers' Denver Veterans Housing Project, Eradicate Homelessness for Veterans 30:57

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind The Home Build Podcast, we have a discussing with Luis Menendez, Tunnel to Towers' Director of Construction Homeless Veterans Program (HVP), and explore the inspiring story of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a transformative organization founded to honor the heroic actions of firefighter Stephen Siller, who…

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Wellness Summit 2025 Details and Registration 3:37

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The 2nd Annual Healthy Team Healthy Business Wellness Summit is just around the corner on Jan 16, 2025. Have you registered yet? Our inaugural event in 2024 was a great success and this year we have strived make it even better. Our lineup of speakers and the topics we're covering will not be found in any events like this in our region. We have worl…

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1902 E4 - Lea Stans 43:31

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Lea Stans has been writing about the silent era on her blog Silent-ology since 2014, informed by her college interests and even younger fascinations with the obscure. Her 1902 picks reflect the increasing diversity of the worldwide filmic output of the year, from the French féerie genre to actuality chronicles of downtown Indianapolis and northern …

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1902 E3 - Karl Wratschko 52:19

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Karl Wratschko, curator, filmmaker, and artist, has been working as a film curator for the Il Cinema Ritrovato festival in Bologna since 2016. He brings his experience of programming screenings based in specific years, not unlike this very show (he’s even done 1902 for the festival!), to craft an abridged program you might have seen in that year. K…