Best David Abrams Podcasts (2024)

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COMEDIAN DAVID MURPHY | Ep 154 1:06:42

2h ago1:06:42

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Comedian David Murphy joins me this week. I met "Murph" during the Netflix is a joke festival. I photographed him at the hollywood improv and we hung out for a bit at the comedy store. I had a great chat with David, we get into some conspiracy theories, comedy shop talk, and chat about what success looks like. Brian posts really funny sketches and …

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Ep. 24 - Would You Rather Be Deadpool or Wolverine and How can Robert Downey Jr. Play Dr. Doom? (guest David Merel) 48:46

5h ago48:46

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Alan discusses "Deadpool vs. Wolverine" starring Ryan Reynolds and Hug Jackman. David Merel, a technology and superhero expert answers whether or not Jackman is too old, whether or not superhero films will save movie theaters, and whether he'd rather be Deadpool or Wolverine. Was the opening scene too gory? Was the villain badass enough? Did anyone…

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COMEDIAN ROB SMALLWOOD | Episode 153 1:07:18

6d ago1:07:18

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The very funny Rob Smallwood joins us this week and right away we get into what we would do if the power went out in LA and we were stuck in a buddy cop apocalypse movie. Also on the table this week, we discuss, Inflation, simulation manipulation, what he would buy with 1Mil cash right now, and retiring from comedy to become a coach one day. This i…

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Peter & Gary On Salty Balls, Stem Cells & Crisp Irons! 32:56

2h ago32:56

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On the latest episode of "Kostis & McCord Off Their Rockers" a GOLF Production, Peter and Gary talk about SALTY BALLS, salty golf balls that is! US Open Champ Bryson DeChambeau got a lot of attention for testing his golf balls in a bath of Epsom salt, but the guys share some great stories about how they and other pros have been testing balls in sal…

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COMEDIAN KEVIN TIENKEN | Episode 152 1:39:11

12d ago1:39:11

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Kevin joins us this week to discuss growing up Christian and working with Eddie Pepitone on their podcast Apocalypse Soon ( @eddiepeppodcast ) You may remember Kevin from the Brain Jail podcast with Ben Avery and Jace Avery. I really enjoyed this chat and I'm looking forward to having Kevin back many times in the future. You can follow Kevin on ins…

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Ep. 23 - Spaceballs Revisited: Comedy, Parody, and the Upcoming Sequel 24:14

14d ago24:14

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Host Alan Zeitlin welcomes special guest Aaron Herman, a marketing consultant and video journalist, to dive into the comedic brilliance of Mel Brooks' 'Spaceballs.' In this episode, they explore why 'Spaceballs' remains a beloved classic, breaking down its clever parody of the Star Wars franchise and its unique brand of humor that has stood the tes…

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TOUR MANAGER MISTY ROBERTS | EP 151 47:38

19d ago47:38

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Former cohost of the Misty and Ike show, tour manager to the biggest music acts in the world, author, thanksgiving chef, kind soul and best friend, MISTY ROBERTS returns for a little chat about whats been going on in her world lately. Send us a Text Message. Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheIsaacAbramsshow Follow Isaac on Instagr…

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Ep. 22 - Are The Great Gatsby Films Really That Great? 46:02

15d ago46:02

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Robert Redford and Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Jay Gatsby in different film version of based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. Alan speaks with Gatsby expert and New York City high school instructor David Giunta. Alan and David discuss the good and the bad elements of the films, what the story says about justice and obsession, and why Dasie pick…

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Ep. 21 - Why Clueless Is A Classic and Alicia Silverstone Is Wonderful (With writer and communications expert Shira Weiss) 35:28

1M ago35:28

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Alicia Silverstone is best known for depicting Cher Horowitz in the classic "Clueless" co-starring Paul Rudd as her step-brother, Josh. Alan discusses why the film is simple, yet grand. Writer and communications expert Shira Weiss explains what's so good about the film and the two debate some issues and Weiss answers if she ever had a grade changed…

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Comedian ERIC ROCHA Returns | Ep 150 1:26:36

29d ago1:26:36

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Returning to the show, all the way back from Episode 94 Comedian Eric Rocha. Since his last appearance Eric has become a door guy at the world famous Comedy Store. He has been on the road touring with former guest Jeff Dye and regularly making people laugh all around LA. Eric is one of the kindest funniest people I know and I had a great time catch…

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Ep. 20 - Why The Shining Is My Favorite Movie and Debating Some Theories With a Kubrick expert. (With Professor Nathan Abrams) 55:57

11d ago55:57

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Alan explains why "The Shining" is so scary and so mesmerizing with great performances by Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duval. From the creepy opening to the famous "redrum" scene, there's a lot to give you nightmares. Professor Nathan Abrams, author of "Kubrick: An Odyssey" discusses some theories of what the film is about from the Holocaust to the at…

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Ep. 19 - Why Midsommar Is A Genius Work of Horror 12:54

18d ago12:54

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Alan discusses Ari Aster's "Midsommar" about a young woman named Dani(Florence Pugh) who in the wake of a family tragedy clings to a boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor) who doesn't appreciate her. When they go on vacation with some friends to Sweeden, all Hell breaks loose and things that make no sense take place. Christian's friend is creepily flir…

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ARE YOU SERIOUS? | Ep 149 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Whats the worst age to be? How did they come up with the batman costume? Where did the word SHART come from? How proud are you to be an american? The answers to these questions and more revealed here on episode 149 of the Isaac Abrams show. Thanks for watching and as always, "LOOK OUT FOR SNAKES" Send us a Text Message. Check us out on Youtube: htt…

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Ep. 18 - The Top 7 Films of Leonardo DiCaprio 24:12

25d ago24:12

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Alan discusses the greatest films of Leonardo DiCaprio. Wheer does "Titanic" rank? How about his scenes with Daniel Day Lewis in "Gangs of New York?" Where does "The Wolf of Wall Street" stack up against "Catch Me If You Can?" Which of his films directed by Martin Scorsese make the list and what's the one time he plays a calculating villain? Take a…

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Comedian Kristy Quinn | Ep 148 53:44

2M ago53:44

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The very funny Kristy Quinn, joins me in studio this week to cover world changing topics like her most embarrassing middle school experience, her favorite sandwich order, best halloween costume, whether she would live in a house where someone died, the best compliment she ever received, and the same ending question we all the guest, beast meal ever…

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Comedian Rocky Roberts | Ep 147 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

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Comedian Rocky Roberts joins me this week to discuss his comedy career, his former life in the Navy, his biggest fear, his biggest comedy BOMB and how going on rollercoasters is different as an adult than it was as a kid. He shares a few paranormal experiences at the end (one happened at the hollywood improv) and you'll never guess what his favorit…

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Comedian Margaux Hamilton | Ep146 1:31:25

2M ago1:31:25

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Margaux and I work together at the Hollywood Improv but we go all the way back to an open mic (berts back room for any local LA comedy heads) Originally from the Northeast, Margaux comes from a musical theater background. She is very funny and we had the best time hanging out, she will def be a recurring guest many times in the future. We chat abou…

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Allen Packwood - Churchill's D-Day 57:19

1M ago57:19

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Churchill Archives Centre Director Allen Packwood talks about his new book Churchill's D-Day: The British Bulldog's Fateful Hours During the Normandy Invasion. Countless historians and commentators have criticized Churchill arguing the British Prime Minister delayed and obstructed the plans for the Normandy invasion. Packwood and co-author General …

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Ursula Goodenough: Science and the Sacred 53:24

1M ago53:24

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"Cultural understandings can be very rapid, they can also be sometimes very resistant to change, which is part of the problem, but the evolution of culture is something we can and should think about in a very different way from biological evolution, which takes a long time--and the fact that cultural evolution can turn on a dime can be very encoura…

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93: Steven Mosier on his upbringing, design, hockey, and his podcast 58:28

2M ago58:28

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In this episode, Steven and Jeffrey discuss his hard-working upbringing in Michigan as a prolific art student, how he got into hockey, his move east in 2000, his hockey story, starting his podcast, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/iaqvClKaJ-k Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Reco…

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Comedian Sterling Scott | Ep 145 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

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Comedian Sterling Scott | Canada's Got Talent Ep 145 I met Sterling during the Netflix is a Joke Festival at the hollywood improv. He was performing, I was taking photos for the club. We clicked instantly, his energy was infectious, and I threw it out to him to come on the show and he accepted without hesitation. He has such a passion for the art o…

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Ep. 17 - Why The Karate Kid Is A Classic (with Jason Schulman) 23:14

2M ago23:14

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"The Karate Kid" is an iconic film about a teen who falls in love, gets bullied and wants to show he isn't someone to be messed with. Alan discusses why the film is of of his favorites and discusses whether or not the crane kick was illegal and whether Johnny would beat Daniel in a real life fight with Jason Schulman.…

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92: Sanjay Rawal on peace via arts, sports, food systems, and social justice 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

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In this episode, Sanjay and Jeffrey discuss his upbringing as the son of two Indian immigrant professors, why college is a waste, moving to NYC to be part spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy’s community, making films, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/_Bzue3rFmiQ Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: …

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Comedian Julia Machin | Ep 144 1:16:55

3M ago1:16:55

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Julia is one of the first people I met in the LA comedy scene, she was also one of the first people to be a guest on my podcast and for some reason (probly technical) her episode never came out. Here it is 4 years later and we finally got around to getting her back on the show. We had a great chat about relationships and dating, we catch up on come…

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91: Brian Abrams on AI for peace building and conflict resolution 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

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In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C0OjL7cq-No Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Cas…

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Ep. 16 - Why Are People Obsessed With Netflix's "Baby Reindeer?" (with Robby Berman) 38:05

3M ago38:05

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Alan analyzes the hit Netflix show "Reindeer Baby" featuring Richard Gadd's series that is said to be based on his real experiences of being stalked by a woman who showed up to the bar he worked at. He goes over some of the symbolism and some of the reasons the show is impactful. Tour guide and journalist Robby Berman joins the show to discuss how …

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90: Stacey Putka on upbringing, Miss Colorado, and helping others 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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In this episode, Stacey and Jeff discuss her upbringing, a brief consideration of journalism, her time as Miss Colorado, and dedicating herself to helping people. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-FRzTgKLvEA Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/4/24 Stacey: https://www.linkedin.co…

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Are you Serious? | Ep 143 29:57

3M ago29:57

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Nick and Al join me again for another round of seriously silly chats about everything from our first cell phones to our first cars. We play ice breaker, at the supposed highest level but the questions turned out to be slightly vanilla. If you dont know anything about Nick and Al, Nick is my biz partner at the podcast studio and Al is my former drum…

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Just Me: The Spring Creek Project lecture 35:42

2M ago35:42

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This week I have something a little different. I was asked to take part in the Collective Climate Action lecture series for the Spring Creek Project at Oregon State University. These are the same folks who asked me to do a keynote five years ago, which turned into the essay that’s in the wonderful book All We Can Save. I struggled with this one, as…

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Ep. 15 - Why 'The First Omen' Is a Perfect Prequel 16:03

3M ago16:03

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Alan breaks down the new film "The First Omen" and how it perfectly sets up "The Omen" that ran in the 70's. Alan discusses how the new film is well done and how the original was iconic despite one hokey moment and how the new film perhaps pays homage to it. He also discusses why child actors who are good can be so scary.…

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89: Kevin Lavelle on creating comfy shirts, building better baby monitors, and more. 1:38:57

3M ago1:38:57

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In this episode Kevin and Jeff discuss his lead up to becoming an entrepreneur, including living in Dubai, his ultimately getting the itch to do his own thing, endless searches for perfect fabrics, the difficulty of getting good sleep as a parent, and so much more! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FSwf_RSbvhI Learn more: Host: Jeffre…

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Justin Foster drops a New Special | Episode 142 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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Justin Foster and I have been road roomates for the last year. We filmed his comedy special last year and it just came out last week. He is one if the funniest guys i know, and we chat about being on the road, my first time doing stand up, and making his special (i directed it) - we do a few would you rathers at the end and just had a great time ca…

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Michael Eliason: What Our Cities Could Look Like 1:12:06

3M ago1:12:06

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"If we had a climate leader like Anne Hidalgo, the Pike/Pine network itself, going from Capitol Hill, which is dense enough to support its own pedestrian zone and car-free streets, could be car-free or mostly car-free down to the water, there'd be this wonderful green interchange between Capitol Hill and downtown and there's really wonderful opport…

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What Next After Genocide-By-Proxy & The Murder Of Diplomacy? The Quest For Peace, Says Daniel McAdams 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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ILANA believes that America’s open, even-energetic support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza is a defining event in the annals of American foreign policy, and that this failure is qualitatively different from blunders that went before. In its role in Gaza, Uncle Sam has finally achieved an official or formal inversion of all decent, universal values. F…

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Ep. 14- Will 'Civil War' Be a Case of Art Imitating Life? 23:21

4M ago23:21

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Alan breaks down the good and the very bad in the new film "Civil War" and how some elements are completely implausible. He looks at why people's reactions to the film are highly political, why the president's character did not get enough screen time and how one scene in the film was excellent. Alan praises some of the acting but bemoans the major …

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Comedian JF Harris | EP 141 1:14:25

4M ago1:14:25

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Comedian JF Harris | The Isaac Abrams Show 141 Widely known as one of hardest working comics in the business, J.F. Harris first came up in the downtown New York City comedy scene in the late 2000's. Developing a rapid fire, shockingly funny and personal storytelling style, that quickly made him a staple in both the most established N.Y. comedy club…

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Iran Tries To Restore Balance; Israel Continues To Murder And Get Away With Murder 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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HARD TRUTH’S David Vance and ilana Mercer have a heated discussion about Iran’s April 13 & 14 response to Israel’s murder of senior commanders in Damascus, April 1. Ilana details Israel’s lengthy illegal, immoral and extra-judicial assassination program https://www.ilanamercer.com/2020/01/u-s-globes-judge-jury-executioner/ against Iranian civilians…

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Ep. 13 - Why Couldn't the Iron Claw Grab Some Oscar Love? (w/ Jeff Wirtheim) 28:43

4M ago28:43

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"The Iron Claw" was the second best movie of 2023 but didn't earn a single Oscar nomination. Why not? Was it because there were dark themes like suicide? Was there something against the WWE? Was there a fear of promoting toxic masculinity even though it was actually a cautionary tale? Were Zac Effron's abs CGI? Alan discusses these questions with w…

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Masters Preview & Scottie’s Swing Finally Explained! 35:51

4M ago35:51

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Golf legends Peter Kostis and Gary McCord’s latest episode of their hit YouTube series and Podcast, "Kostis & McCord Off Their Rockers" is available to watch now. In this “on the range” segment from their club in Scottsdale Arizona, Whisper Rock, Peter and Gary give a detailed breakdown of World #1 and defending Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler’s…

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PGA Tour Will Buy PGA of America? Believe it or not is back! 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Starring golf legends Peter Kostis and Gary McCord, the new episode of their hit YouTube series and Podcast, "Kostis & McCord Off Their Rockers" is available to watch now. In the second episode featuring our new segment, Believe it or Not! Peter & Gary discuss rumors from "in the know" pros and industry insiders about the proposed purchase of the P…

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Mav Viola Returns | Ep 140 1:01:10

4M ago1:01:10

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Some people let you get silly make you giggle and give you permission to be yourself. For me that's MAV, she makes me feel like the funniest person in the room all while being very funny the whole time. We both grew up southern and going to church. We make fun of everything we grew up thinking was "important" and we do it in a southern accent. Plea…

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Ep. 12 - Does “Dune Part 2” Have One of The Best Villains Ever? 14:41

5M ago14:41

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Alan marvels at how Austin Butler could go from playing Elvis to the main baddie in “Dune Part 2” as well as Dave Bautista of WWE fame and how Florence Pugh is great here and always needs more screen time. He goes over why Timothee Chalamet is great in the lead as Paul, Zendeya is on point and why the gladiator arena scene is awesome. He also expla…

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Ep. 11 - Can Modesty Sell in Hollywood? A Look at ‘Past Lives’ (with Leah Gottfried) 31:15

5M ago31:15

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Not a lot happens in “Past Lives.” And yet it is a small and beautiful film. How was tension created by Celine Song with only one kiss in which the camera pans away and it is dark. Alan speaks with actress, writer and director Leah Gottfried, who crated and starred in the series “Soon By You” about Orthodox Jews on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. They…

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Ep. 10 - Did ‘The Zone of Interest’ Director Have Indecent Intentions? (With Saul Sudin) 26:55

5M ago26:55

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Alan again speaks with Saul Sudin and while they agree that “The Zone of Interest” was a failure Alan believes Jonathan Glazer was out to try to use a gimmick to win awards and questions why he focused on building a replica of a Nazi house rather than showing Jews-as the book by Martin Amis does. Saul questions whether or not this is correct, and t…

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Comedian Anthony Davis | Ep 139 1:20:01

5M ago1:20:01

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Comedian Anthony Davis returns for the 3rd time to try to get my canceled. We had a blast and let our southern accents run wild. If any of this episode offends you, just remember we're comedians and we're probably joking. If you enjoy this episode make sure you check out Anthony's other two episodes. Follow Anthony on social media @ADcomedy28 Thank…

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Ep. 9 - What’s So Good About ‘The Holdovers?’ (with Saul Sudin) 18:50

5M ago18:50

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Alan speaks with filmmaker Saul Sudin about why he was touched by the film and thought it was the best of the 10 nominated for an Oscar. Saul gives an interesting interpretation about family and brings up something most viewers didn’t catch about the beginning and the ending. Saul shows he really knows his stuff. Alan questions if Pual Giamatti’s r…

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Ep. 8 - Oscar Recap: Did a Joke Go Too Far? 19:16

5M ago19:16

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Did Jimmy Kimmel go too far with a joke about Robert Downey Jr? Will his jokes about former President Trump come back to haunt him? Some of his jokes were on target and the Oscars had some great moments and some strange ones. Did John Cena want to have that “costume?” Alan goes over how he was right on all of his predictions but one and how it was …

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Youtuber Arman Zaidi | Ep 138 1:28:20

5M ago1:28:20

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@ArmanZaidi Joins me this week to talk shop about podcasting and how he's currently BLOWING UP on youtube. We met at an open mic about 5 years ago and I was super impressed at his knowledge level of podcast whil he was still in high school. He has since gone on to get a full time job in a successful podcast studio here in Los Angeles and has been w…

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ory...Believe it or not! 26:08

5M ago26:08

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Legendary golf icons, Peter Kostis and Gary McCord, drop a new episode of their hit YouTube series and Podcast, "Kostis & McCord Off Their Rockers". No longer an emergency, this is now the new normal with news, rumors and more to explore in our new segment, Believe it or Not! Peter & Gary drill down on the innuendo, back-channelling and what we kno…

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Ep. 7 - The 'Zone of Interest' Erases Jews Yet Will Win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film 22:26

5M ago22:26

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Alan raises hell and is mystified at how the New York Times could correctly call the film a failure, yet the movie received numerous nominations. He mentions that he has interviewed numerous Holocaust survivors, and one said the film was boring and had no educational value. He also rasies the question: "How has the film been nominated for Best Adap…

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