Best 100 Things We Learned From Film Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 159 - The Damned United 1:16:10

8h ago1:16:10

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This week Planty is in his Element as both Derby County and Leeds get beat and Michael Sheen does a really good Brian Clough in The Damned United. John is less impressed. Join us as we visit Saltergate, Elland Road, Old Wembley and The Baseball Ground. We find out what happened to Derby Baseball Club, Batman Vs Don Revie and why films lie to us abo…

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Valentinos Fillipou - About the bees and what happens to the drones 30:42

8h ago30:42

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Valentinos started an online Greek tutoring business while he was studying in the UK and has been running it for many years. However, he comes from a bee-keeping family. Since 1983, they have been working professionally in the bee-keeping sector. Over all these years, thanks to their hard work and a love of bees, they have managed to build strong r…

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Episode 158 - The Addams Family (1991) 1:13:20

2d ago1:13:20

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This week we're Kooky and Spooky with what is possibly the best of the Boomer TV to film remakes of the 1990's. Join us as we talk cancelled Hollywood producers, Orion's money worries and some of the finest casting of 1991. --- Join us on our socials at 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- The Addams Family is a 1991 American supernatural black com…

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Thales Panagides - Brazil, Cyprus and a Hill 34:26

14d ago34:26

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Thales Panagides graduated with an MBA in Entrepreneurship in 1998. He spent weeks searching for a job in the financial district of New York City and realized Wall Street wasn’t the right fit for a Cypriot who spent most of his summers on the beach. Uncertain about his future and how to leverage his business degree, he decided to visit his cousin i…

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Rick Sharpe - Air Traffic Controller and Storyteller 38:30

21d ago38:30

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Life is a journey and we all have our stories. Sharing those stories helps others be brave enough to break their own silences. Let's be kind to ourselves, each other and make this world a better place. He has a desire for self development, mental health awareness and a budding passion to learn more about himself and others in order to make himself …

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Episode 157 - High Spirits 1:13:07

29d ago1:13:07

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This week we're off to Ireland's Premier Theme Park where we learn about Banshees, Pan-Am and the demise of The Big Bopper. --- Join us on our socials at 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- High Spirits is a 1988 fantasy comedy film written and directed by Neil Jordan and starring Steve Guttenberg, Daryl Hannah, Beverly D'Angelo, Liam Neeson and P…

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Solomon Schmidt - History Bites from a Dedicated Truth Seeker 37:16

28d ago37:16

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At just 21 years old, historian and author Schmidt has established himself as a dedicated truth-seeker. Since penning his 8-part educational series "History Bites" at age 12, Schmidt has made it his mission to inspire young minds and uncover the stories that shaped America. With a number of exclusive interviews with household names such as Bob Shap…

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Episode 156 - Young Frankenstein 1:18:47

1M ago1:18:47

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Note: Looks like the Gramlins got in the podcast Machine and ruined the last ten mins (I mean of this podcast, that can't be hard!) but this is a reuploaded and fixed version for you all. Sorry about that, we've sent John out back to murder Gizmo. --- This week we welcome Aaron from the Zed1 Podcast ( @zed1podcast ) As a Patron he has the opportuni…

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Cole Sjoholm - A Year of Solo Travel Across Seven Continents 35:58

1M ago35:58

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When Cole Sjoholm was asked, "Would you go?" his answer transformed his life in ways he never imagined. In 2023, he embarked on an extraordinary journey, setting foot on all seven continents in just one year—solo. From the vibrant cities of Europe to the icy expanses of Antarctica, and from the sun-drenched landscapes of Australia to the bustling s…

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Costa Constanti - Savouring every moment between Cyprus and Australia 33:48

2M ago33:48

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I met Costa at the Cyprus Diaspora Forum (Thank you Paul Lambis) and started following him on social media. I am fascinated by his zest for life and how he enjoys everything he does whether it’s traveling the world, exploring Cyprus or dancing Salsa with his wife Anna. Costa was born in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to Cyprus as an adult. In Aust…

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Episode 155 - The Howling 53:50

2M ago53:50

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This week we're doing Werewolves, Cujos, Gremlins and Avengers as we talk about 1981's The Howling. --- follow us on our socials all links at: www.100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- The Howling is a 1981 American horror film directed and edited by Joe Dante. Written by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless, based on the novel of the same name by Ga…

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Becky Lukovic - Tracking Gorillas Down the Mountain in Uganda 37:36

2M ago37:36

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Becky Lukovic is a 20 year veteran in the travel industry. She started On the Go Travel Company in Indiana in 2001 after an “aha” moment in Sorrento, Italy. Standing on a bridge overlooking the sparkling Bay of Naples, Becky realized planning independent and culture-centric travel was her passion. In the next 20 years, she would use that passion to…

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Episode 154 - The Death of Stalin 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

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This week we're back in the USSR and we know just how lucky we are, Boy! We're talking, Concertos, Communism and laying in state. --- Death of Stalin was picked by our Patron Lee Davis, and grateful we are too. He pays us a quid a month and gets bonus episodes as well as being able to tell us what we are watching. you can too at https://www.patreon…

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Neil Laird - Multiple Emmy Nominated Producer/Director of historical films 34:20

2M ago34:20

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Neil Laird is a multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that feature crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea. He is a TV producer turned novel…

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Elisa Card - All over the world, bringing up 5 boys on her own 36:27

2M ago36:27

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Elisa is a mother of 5 sons which she brought up mostly on her own and lived in Texas, Miami, Canada, France. She overcame extreme challenges and create a life that she loves. In May 2016, she founded#happy2succeed, intending to bring awareness and wellbeing to body and mind. She inspires and and empowers women globally to discover their hidden pow…

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Episode 153 - Chopping Mall 58:56

2M ago58:56

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Join us this week for shops real and made up, Non-Union Johnny Five and why you shouldn't miss leg day. --- Give us a quid and we'll shout you out each episode and give you the chance to have your very own episode too! https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm --- Chopping Mall is a 1986 American independent techno-horror film co-written and directed b…

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Anna- Maria Athanasiou - 7 books later not writing in secret anymore 38:52

3M ago38:52

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Anna-Maria Athanasiou wrote her first books, The Waiting for Summer novels in secret, firstly because she never thought she’d finish them and secondly, it was a completely new territory for her. Throughout her life Anna-Maria had regularly created scenarios and stories in her head, thinking that one day she would finally put them down on paper. Eve…

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Stefan Eiselin - Founder and Publisher of aeroTELEGRAPH 41:08

3M ago41:08

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Stefan was born and raised in Switzerland. He studied economics in Zurich and ended up in business journalism and wrote for Finanz und Wirtschaft, Berner Zeitung, Tages-Anzeiger and Handelszeitung. He loves to travel and started globetrotting as a young child with his parents. He has always been fascinated by planes and airports and became the foun…

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Episode 152 - Shrek (Live at Carlisle Megacon 2024) 46:40

3M ago46:40

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They said it couldn't be done! Or that it shouldn't be done... one of those things was definitely said. Yet here it is, the live recording of our Live show debut. Shrek! We'll learn about The muffin man, the history of the boxing ring, that onions DON'T have layers and loads more! --- I don't know what to put in this bit now we don't have a live sh…

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Susan Treadgold - The High Performing Woman 33:08

3M ago33:08

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Susan spent 16 years gaining extensive corporate and management experience at a senior level in Equity Sales, Research and Corporate Marketing in investment banks DLJ, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Passionate about helping people reach their full potential, she has developed training courses, facilitated development workshops and men…

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Episode 151 - Hellraiser (1987) 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

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This week the boys are off down the docks to listen to Jean Michel Jarre and visit serial killer Dennis Nilsen's murder house. It's Clive Barker's classic Sexy horror, Hellraiser! --- Also on our Patron Planty reading Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker. You can support us for just a quid at: https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm --- Dont forget to joi…

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Facts and Lies and Rock & Roll: White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane 16:31

3M ago16:31

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This week we're dropping a bunch of facts and nonsense regarding Vietnam, Go Pros and Drug montages with Joe from Hallmark of Greatness. We'll be back next week with a full length fil-um episode so hold tight! --- "White Rabbit" is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealis…

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Tracy Loubser - When life becomes "Unlocked" 34:31

3M ago34:31

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Tracy lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. After realising that she didn’t need to compete with the world for acceptance and belonging – that it was something within her – she was inspired to help others to do the same. In addition to her work as a transformational catalyst and speaker, she is an independent financial consultant, as well as an acco…

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Agni Scott - How she nearly didn’t get the part in Find me Falling 35:56

4M ago35:56

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Agni Scott was born and raised in Cyprus and is a multilingual actress whose first language is Greek. She spent the first 18 years of her life on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean island before moving to the United States to pursue higher education. Agni Scott is known for Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), Persuasion (2022) and Spooks (2002) but we …

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Episode 150 - Independence Day 1:23:13

4M ago1:23:13

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This week the boys are heading back to 1996 with the Patron's Choice. Thanks to Gadget, not only for supporting us but picking an absolute belter. We're learning about the invention of the Bicycle Bell, Schlemiels, Giant Satellite arrays and that all you need is love. --- --- This is a Patron's choice episode picked by loyal supporter of the pod, G…

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Rania AA Elkhalil - A Journey of adaptability and continues Learning 38:22

4M ago38:22

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Rania was born during the war in Beirut in 1975 . Her childhood education was in Beirut and she studied at the very prestigious AUB (American University of Beirut) Her journey has taken her from Germany to the UK, to Saudi Arabia and the UAE and now, she lives with her beautiful family in Cyprus. She has learned to the importance of adaptability an…

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Kelly Groehler - The WTAF Show and much more 36:33

4M ago36:33

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Kelly Groehler is a corporate communications executive in the U.S. and the creator, executive producer and host of The WTAF Show: Women. Travel. Art. Food. It’s the only women-first food & travel show out there – and a double entendre. Kelly created the show after seeing women are the travel, food and art super consumers, yet 95% of food & travel s…

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Episode 149 - Scary Movie 1:11:46

4M ago1:11:46

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This week the boys are ringing you on the landline to ask what's your favourite scary movie? We're talking Budweiser adverts, Fubu and how to dispose of a body in a bid to get some of those sweet true crime podcast downloads. --- This is a Patron's choice episode picked by loyal supporter of the pod, Ali You can support us for just a quid at: https…

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Petros Kkolas - Passion for Highways Engineering and Travelling 34:44

4M ago34:44

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Petros Kkolas is a Digital Consultant in Engineering, working on mega projects in the UK and Greece. His expertise lies in Highways Engineering and the development of sustainable mobility solutions for the clients he serves. He is currently employed by ARUP, a global engineering consultancy with more than 19,000 employees and 94 offices in 34 count…

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Episode 148 - Commando 1:27:28

4M ago1:27:28

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This week we're heading to Val Verde with John Matrix and all the one liners you can fit in to a 90 minute Arnold Film. --- Don't forget to grab your tickets to out live show at Megacon Carlisle. £5 + Booking fee. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/58993 --- Get us on all our socials Lads and Lasses 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- Co…

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Stelana Kliris - The producer of the first ever Cypriot feature film to screen worldwide on Netflix 33:37

4M ago33:37

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I met Stelana at the Diaspora Forum (once more thank you Paul Lambis) and instantly liked her. She is genuine and very authentic. Stelana Kliris is a South African Cypriot writer/director/producer and the founder of Meraki Films which is a production company based in Cyprus and established by Stelana as a banner for both her own films and those of …

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Episode 147 A Matter of life and death with Gavin from Be There With Belson 1:24:55

4M ago1:24:55

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This week the Patreon wheel spun and landed on Gavin from The Be There With Belson Podcast. He picked what is equally the best and worst film we've ever watched for the podcast. we'll be doing the usual why must films lie to us as well as David Niven convincing no one about his age and GONGMAN TM. --- Be There with Belson Podcast is two brothers tr…

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Andrea Charalambous - When you are exploring the world with Emirates Airlines and your passenger is Brad Pitt 38:22

5M ago38:22

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Talking to Andrea about how life doesn’t always turn out the way we expected it. After studying psychology in the UK and coming back to Cyprus, she realised that things were complicated. For fun she joins an open recruiting day for flight attendants at Emirates Airlines and gets accepted. Even though her father wasn’t thrilled with the idea, she mo…

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Kirsten Rudberg - The Meaning of "Third Culture Kids" 36:49

5M ago36:49

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Talking about growing up in Lahore and Guyana, what it means to be a third culture kid. Her childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and her education at the American School had her playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion. When one grows up like this, is it any wonder that the world becomes enchanted…

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Episode 146 - The Equalizer 1:10:48

5M ago1:10:48

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This week the boys are back in Boston talking Tools, Gladys Knight, Guns and Fried Chicken with Denzel in 2014's The Equalizer --- We are playing our first ever live show at Megacon Carlisle on 17th August and we're included in the cost of your ticket! £5 + Booking fee for nerd stalls, cosplay contests and events... Get your Megacon Tickets here: h…

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