Best David Usui Podcasts (2024)

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Coco - Save the Family 12:50

3y ago12:50

12:50

Life for Coco got more interesting when she realized her own clairvoyance. Years later she got a message from an unexpected visitor. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. DonateBy David Usui

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Eric - Dickhead Steve 16:38

3+ y ago16:38

16:38

Back in high school Eric had his sights set on one thing — girls. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. DonateBy David Usui

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Erica - Tom Cruise You Are So Cool 19:12

3+ y ago19:12

19:12

Twenty-something Erica wrestles with her attraction to the good boys and bad boys. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. DonateBy David Usui

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Nick - You Win Some, You Lose Some 4:37

3+ y ago4:37

4:37

New York native Nick grew up a Mets fan. For him that means a lifetime of heartache, fiascos and defeat. Thankfully, the Church of Shea provided some life lessons along the way. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. DonateBy David Usui

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Doris - It's You, Isn't It? 8:09

3+ y ago8:09

8:09

What do you think happens in the afterlife? Heavenly, pearly gates? A return to a cosmic wonder? Lights go out? For over 40 years, Doris has worked as a funeral home director and faces this question every day. Turns out she has some ideas about it all. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. Donate…

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Sammy - Sweet, Sweet Vengeance 21:08

3+ y ago21:08

21:08

Frontman for NYC’s garage rock band The Mooney Suzuki and Grammy-winning producer and composer, Sammy James Jr recounts his high school dreams of one day winning the annual battle of the bands competition. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. DonateBy David Usui

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George - The Throw Out Expert 12:27

3+ y ago12:27

12:27

Have a beef with somebody? George has a solution — and it just might involve a few broken bones, black eyes and some busted teeth. At 85 years old, he’s never been shy about throwing his weight around and has no plans to let up any time soon. Show your love for Radio Cut by making a donation. DonateBy David Usui

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Welcome to Radio Cut 1:54

3+ y ago1:54

1:54

As a documentary filmmaker I’ve noticed that there’s a special kind of story that we share — colorful stories that become part our own personal myth. We spin them and toss them around. They often times evolve and get embellished. These stories not only shape our opinions, give us new perspectives and a shared sense of history but they also give mea…

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Bare: Natalia Leite, Alexandra Roxo, Dianna Agron, and Paz de la Huerta 37:40

9+ y ago37:40

37:40

Director Natalia Leite, producer Alexandra Roxo, and actors Dianna Agron and Paz de la Huerta discuss their coming-of-age film.By Apple

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Bare: Natalia Leite, Alexandra Roxo, Dianna Agron, and Paz de la Huerta 37:40

9+ y ago37:40

37:40

Director Natalia Leite, producer Alexandra Roxo, and actors Dianna Agron and Paz de la Huerta discuss their coming-of-age film.

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Maggie: Henry Hobson and Arnold Schwarzenegger 40:27

9+ y ago40:27

40:27

Director Henry Hobson and actor/producer Arnold Schwarzenegger discuss their film about a man trying to protect his infected daughter from the authorities during a zombie epidemic.By Apple

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Maggie: Henry Hobson and Arnold Schwarzenegger 40:27

9+ y ago40:27

40:27

Director Henry Hobson and actor/producer Arnold Schwarzenegger discuss their film about a man trying to protect his infected daughter from the authorities during a zombie epidemic.

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Misery Loves Comedy: Kevin Pollak 41:07

9+ y ago41:07

41:07

Director Kevin Pollak discusses his documentary Misery Loves Comedy.By Apple

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Misery Loves Comedy: Kevin Pollak 41:07

9+ y ago41:07

41:07

Director Kevin Pollak discusses his documentary Misery Loves Comedy.

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Far From Men: David Oelhoffen 42:08

9+ y ago42:08

42:08

Director/writer David Oelhoffen discusses Far From Men, a film about an ex-soldier’s bond with a dissident during the Algerian War.By Apple

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Far From Men: David Oelhoffen 42:08

9+ y ago42:08

42:08

Director/writer David Oelhoffen discusses Far From Men, a film about an ex-soldier’s bond with a dissident during the Algerian War.

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In Transit: Lynn True, Nelson Walker, David Usui, and Ben Wu 37:13

9+ y ago37:13

37:13

Directors Lynn True, David Usui, Nelson Walker, and Ben Wu discuss their film about America’s busiest long-distance train route, the Empire Builder.

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In Transit: Lynn True, Nelson Walker, David Usui, and Ben Wu 37:13

9+ y ago37:13

37:13

Directors Lynn True, David Usui, Nelson Walker, and Ben Wu discuss their film about America’s busiest long-distance train route, the Empire Builder.By Apple

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Hyena: Gerard Johnson and Peter Ferdinando 45:19

9+ y ago45:19

45:19

Director/writer Gerard Johnson and actor Peter Ferdinando discuss their film about a corrupt London vice cop who helps an Albanian woman escape the sex trade.

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Hyena: Gerard Johnson and Peter Ferdinando 45:19

9+ y ago45:19

45:19

Director/writer Gerard Johnson and actor Peter Ferdinando discuss their film about a corrupt London vice cop who helps an Albanian woman escape the sex trade.By Apple

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The Adderall Diaries: Pamela Romanowsky, Bruce Thierry Cheung, and Ed Harris 38:21

9+ y ago38:21

38:21

Director Pamela Romanowsky, cinematographer Bruce Thierry Cheung, and actor Ed Harris discuss their film about a drug-addicted novelist’s struggles.

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The Adderall Diaries: Pamela Romanowsky, Bruce Thierry Cheung, and Ed Harris 38:21

9+ y ago38:21

38:21

Director Pamela Romanowsky, cinematographer Bruce Thierry Cheung, and actor Ed Harris discuss their film about a drug-addicted novelist’s struggles.By Apple

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Dixieland: Hank Bedford, Chris Zylka, and RJ Mitte 27:39

9+ y ago27:39

27:39

Director Hank Bedford and actors Chris Zylka and RJ Mitte discuss Dixieland, a film about star-crossed lovers who go on a crime spree.By Apple

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Dixieland: Hank Bedford, Chris Zylka, and RJ Mitte 27:39

9+ y ago27:39

27:39

Director Hank Bedford and actors Chris Zylka and RJ Mitte discuss Dixieland, a film about star-crossed lovers who go on a crime spree.

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Live From New York!: Bao Nguyen, JL Pomeroy, and Tom Broecker 40:00

9+ y ago40:00

40:00

Director Bao Nguyen and producer JL Pomeroy discuss their documentary about Saturday Night Live and its impact on American culture.

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Live From New York!: Bao Nguyen, JL Pomeroy, and Tom Broecker 40:00

9+ y ago40:00

40:00

Director Bao Nguyen and producer JL Pomeroy discuss their documentary about Saturday Night Live and its impact on American culture.By Apple

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The Overnight: Patrick Brice, Naomi Scott, Taylor Schilling, and Judith Godrèche 31:42

9+ y ago31:42

31:42

Director Patrick Brice, producer Naomi Scott, and actors Taylor Schilling and Judith Godrèche discuss their new comedy.

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The Overnight: Patrick Brice, Naomi Scott, Taylor Schilling, and Judith Godrèche 31:42

9+ y ago31:42

31:42

Director Patrick Brice, producer Naomi Scott, and actors Taylor Schilling and Judith Godrèche discuss their new comedy.By Apple

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Good Kill: Andrew Niccol, Ethan Hawke, Zoë Kravitz, and January Jones 28:26

9+ y ago28:26

28:26

Director Andrew Niccol and actors Ethan Hawke, Zoë Kravitz, and January Jones discuss their film.

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Good Kill: Andrew Niccol, Ethan Hawke, Zoë Kravitz, and January Jones 28:26

9+ y ago28:26

28:26

Director Andrew Niccol and actors Ethan Hawke, Zoë Kravitz, and January Jones discuss their film.By Apple

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Tribeca N.O.W.: Online Creators Showcase 46:16

9+ y ago46:16

46:16

Gregory Bayne of Zero Point, Drew Droege of Chloe, Bianca Giaever of The Scared is Scared, and Jayson Musson of Adventures of Jamel discuss online filmmaking.

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Tribeca N.O.W.: Online Creators Showcase 46:16

9+ y ago46:16

46:16

Gregory Bayne of Zero Point, Drew Droege of Chloe, Bianca Giaever of The Scared is Scared, and Jayson Musson of Adventures of Jamel discuss online filmmaking.By Apple

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Grandma: Paul Weitz, Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, and Laverne Cox 43:04

9+ y ago43:04

43:04

Director/writer Paul Weitz and actors Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, and Laverne Cox discuss their film Grandma.

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Grandma: Paul Weitz, Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, and Laverne Cox 43:04

9+ y ago43:04

43:04

Director/writer Paul Weitz and actors Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, and Laverne Cox discuss their film Grandma.By Apple

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The Armor of Light: Abigail Disney, Lucy McBath, John M. Phillips, and Rev. Bob Schenck 47:07

9+ y ago47:07

47:07

Director Abigail Disney, subjects Lucy McBath and Rev. Bob Schenck, and attorney John M. Phillips discuss the documentary’s exploration of gun culture and Christianity.

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The Armor of Light: Abigail Disney, Lucy McBath, John M. Phillips, and Rev. Bob Schenck 47:07

9+ y ago47:07

47:07

Director Abigail Disney, subjects Lucy McBath and Rev. Bob Schenck, and attorney John M. Phillips discuss the documentary’s exploration of gun culture and Christianity.By Apple

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King Jack: Felix Thompson, Danny Flaherty, Christian Madsen, and Charlie Plummer 34:11

9+ y ago34:11

34:11

Director/writer Felix Thompson and actors Danny Flaherty, Christian Madsen, and Charlie Plummer discuss their tender coming-of-age film.

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King Jack: Felix Thompson, Danny Flaherty, Christian Madsen, and Charlie Plummer 34:11

9+ y ago34:11

34:11

Director/writer Felix Thompson and actors Danny Flaherty, Christian Madsen, and Charlie Plummer discuss their tender coming-of-age film.By Apple

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In My Father’s House: Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg, Che “Rhymefest” Smith, and Brian Tillman 25:39

9+ y ago25:39

25:39

Directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg discuss their film with its subjects, rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith and his father, Brian Tillman.By Apple

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In My Father’s House: Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg, Che “Rhymefest” Smith, and Brian Tillman 25:39

9+ y ago25:39

25:39

Directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg discuss their film with its subjects, rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith and his father, Brian Tillman.

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Tenured: Chris Modoono, Gil Zabarsky and Kate Flannery 41:43

9+ y ago41:43

41:43

Director and writer Chris Modoono, writer Gil Zabarsky and actor Kate Flannery discuss their film Tenured.By Apple

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Tenured: Chris Modoono, Gil Zabarsky and Kate Flannery 41:43

9+ y ago41:43

41:43

Director and writer Chris Modoono, writer Gil Zabarsky and actor Kate Flannery discuss their film Tenured.

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The Wannabe: Nick Sandow, Michael Gasparro, Lizzie Nastro, Michael Imperioli, and Vincent Piazza 39:56

9+ y ago39:56

39:56

Director/writer Nick Sandow, producers Michael Gasparro and Lizzie Nastro, and actors Michael Imperioli and Vincent Piazza discuss their film.By Apple

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The Wannabe: Nick Sandow, Michael Gasparro, Lizzie Nastro, Michael Imperioli, and Vincent Piazza 39:56

9+ y ago39:56

39:56

Director/writer Nick Sandow, producers Michael Gasparro and Lizzie Nastro, and actors Michael Imperioli and Vincent Piazza discuss their film.

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Meadowland: Reed Morano, Olivia Wilde, and Margot Hand 33:24

9+ y ago33:24

33:24

Director Reed Morano, actor-producer Olivia Wilde, and producer Margot Hand discuss Meadowland, a drama about a couple dealing with their son’s disappearance.By Apple

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Meadowland: Reed Morano, Olivia Wilde, and Margot Hand 33:24

9+ y ago33:24

33:24

Director Reed Morano, actor-producer Olivia Wilde, and producer Margot Hand discuss Meadowland, a drama about a couple dealing with their son’s disappearance.

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Tribeca Sneak Peek 41:23

9+ y ago41:23

41:23

A panel of directors talk about their films—all of which will be premiering at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The panel of directors includes Zachary Treitz and Kate Lyn Sheil, Men Go To Battle; Erin Lee Carr, Thought Crimes; Nelson George, A Ballerina’s Tale; Andrew Renzi, Franny; and Celia Rowlson-Hall, MA.…

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Tribeca Sneak Peek 41:23

9+ y ago41:23

41:23

A panel of directors talk about their films—all of which will be premiering at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The panel of directors includes Zachary Treitz and Kate Lyn Sheil, Men Go To Battle; Erin Lee Carr, Thought Crimes; Nelson George, A Ballerina’s Tale; Andrew Renzi, Franny; and Celia Rowlson-Hall, MA.…

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