Best Full Metal Jacket Podcasts (2024)

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Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - The Horrors of Everything (including Book-to-Screen Adaptation) #136 1:49:53

2h ago1:49:53

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It's no longer Halloween Month because we're one day late in uploading this, but regardless, here's our penultimate ep on Kubrick (one more for Noirvember!) and the final episode for Spooky Season! Hemant and Amartya have ditched Dhruv on his much-anticipated trip to the Overlook Hotel, but he's joined by two returning guests -- the perpetually dis…

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Hammer Horror Films 101 | Dracula (1958) | Rasputin - The Mad Monk (1966) #135 1:24:48

22h ago1:24:48

1:24:48

In our third Halloween-themed episode this month, Varun (playing podcast host) and Dhruv discuss a sub-genre of British horror films best characterized as a cross between classy and exploitation horror. (Think, as Varun says, "somewhere between the B-movie camp classics made by the Ramsay Brothers and Edgar Wright's "Last Night in Soho"). Treating …

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Lynda Obst - The Producer Queen 26:07

7d ago26:07

26:07

It is with great sadness that I post this episode today. It features the great Hollywood Producer Lynda Obst who passed away this morning. The producer of such acclaimed films as the iconic “Sleepless in Seattle”, “Contact,” “The Fisher King,” “Adventures in Babysitting,” and"Interstellar.” Our conversation about her book “Sleepless in Hollywood,” …

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Saving Lives One Dog at a Time. 26:52

7d ago26:52

26:52

David Eckerson is the president/board member of the Joint Task Force. K9s is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Combat veteran Dave Eckerson and his K9 Kane visit with Rafterman on how they are saving lives one dog at a time. David Eckerson enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 30 January 1984; he attended Recruit Training on 05…

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Enhancing The Quality Of Life For Injured And Disabled Police Officers. 27:54

8d ago27:54

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Join Kevyn Major Howard, icon Rafterman from Full Metal Jacket, and his guest, Lieutenant Randy Sutton (Ret.), a distinguished figure in the law enforcement community. With 30+ years of service, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Sutton founded Wounded Blue to support injured and disabled law enforcement officers. As the Chair of the Boa…

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Michelle Sewell, Director of Development at MCON 10:48

14d ago10:48

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Kevyn Major Howard sits down with Michelle Sewell, Director of Development at MCON and Honorary Commander of the 422nd Test & Evaluation Squadron, A-10 & C-2 Divisions. MCON, founded by veterans, aims to unite the military community for an unforgettable celebration. Join us at the World Market Center Expo from October 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fo…

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Chief Petty Officer Robert Luna walking from Alabama to Los Angeles 16:40

14d ago16:40

16:40

Rafterman interviews Chief Petty Officer Robert Luna of the U.S. Coast Guard, who embarked on a remarkable journey, walking from Alabama to Los Angeles to raise awareness about mental health.By A Talk the Talk Production

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Horror Movie Catch-Up for 2024! ft. The Substance, Longlegs, Oddity, Strange Darling & many more! #134 2:26:20

14d ago2:26:20

2:26:20

In our second Halloween-themed episode this month, Dhruv and Amartya are joined by returning guest Arijit (last heard in our “Elevated” Horror film discussion!) to talk about a LOT of 2024 horror films that have already been released and are available to watch online. We first go through a lot of titles we have already discussed in other episodes, …

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Set Yourself Free with Olympia LePoint 25:58

16d ago25:58

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For many of us we fear math as much as public speaking. My guest Olympia LePoint, believes if we overcome our fear of math we can overcome many of the issues that block our path to success. Olympia is an award-winning rocket scientist involved in over twenty space shuttle missions. Her TED Talk on overcoming fear is a major hit. With her book, “Mat…

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Kinds of Kindness & Waves of (Greek) Weirdness | The Absurd Cinema of Yorgos Lanthimos #133 1:21:24

27d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

In the first (of four!) episodes planned for Halloweenmonth, we're entering not the King-sized American genre worlds populated by slasher killers, raging alcoholics, and traumatized ghosts but a distinctly Greek one. This, as our guest, Panos Liakos (NYU graduate; freelance writer forThe New Herald), tells us, is the "Yorgos Cosmos" -- built onexpl…

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Redefining Success with Arianna Huffington 26:07

1M ago26:07

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With the election just a few weeks away I wanted to revisit with a major voice in American news and culture, Arianna Huffington. Arianna is the co-founder of The Huffington Post. Whether you agree with its views or totally disagree, there’s another side to Ms. Huffington’s story. In our conversation about her book, “Thrive,” she candidly opens up a…

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We educate. We train. We save lives. 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

Rafterman, along with his co-hosts Bill, a Navy Veteran and retired law enforcement officer, and Dee Carlson, who comes from a Marine Corps family, interviewed Paul Martinez, the Wild West District Manager for USCCA. Paul is also a United States Marine. Paul's work for the United States Concealed Carry Association is not simply a job but a passion …

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Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey - The Dawn of Everything | A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) #132 2:45:22

2M ago2:45:22

2:45:22

It's no longer Kubrick Month because we're late recording and uploading this and P4, but regardless, we're here to complete our Kubrickian Odysseys! Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant have spent the entirety of July (and will now spend the last week of August and the first week of September) revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the …

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A Conversation with James Darren 25:44

2M ago25:44

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It is with great sadness that I post this episode today. James Darren was a multi-talented actor and singer. From his iconic roles as Moondoggie in the Gidget films of the 60’s to his starring roles in “The Guns of Navarone" and “T.J. Hooker,” along with his recurring role as Vic Fontaine in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” he wowed audiences around t…

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Talk the Talk podcast with Rafterman 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

Welcome to the first episode of the Talk the Talk podcast, hosted by Kevyn Major Howard, famously known as Rafterman from the iconic film Full Metal Jacket. In this compelling episode, Kevyn sits down with Paul Martinez, Wild West District Manager at Delta Defense, and Hilary Jo, an Army Veteran and the proud winner of 2024 Super Bowl tickets from …

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Stanley Kubrick's Ultra-Violent & Erotic Odysseys | Lolita | A Clockwork Orange | Eyes Wide Shut #131 2:28:16

2M ago2:28:16

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It's no longer Kubrick Month because we're late recordingand uploading this and P4, but regardless, we're here to complete our Kubrickian Odysseys! Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant have spent the entirety of July(and will now spend the last week of August and the first week of September) revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Ho…

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Math for Life with Dr. Jeffrey Bennett 26:06

3M ago26:06

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Mathematics underlies nearly everything in modern society. From personal budgeting to the federal debt. From energy policy to politics. My guest, the esteemed astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett, believes we can fully understand all its important implications if we approach it with clear quantitative mathematical thinking. In our conversation about his …

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BEST OF 2024 (SO FAR) #130 2:50:35

3M ago2:50:35

2:50:35

In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya invite Devi (@film.trance) and Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan) to discuss their favorite films of the year (up to and including July) in a new format! Each of them selects not only their favorite film but also their favorite direction, cinematography, score, screenplay, editing, and performance of the year (so far)…

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Matthew Modine on Full Metal Jacket 25:59

3M ago25:59

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In this episode, an actor whose range in films is only matched by his diversity of talents, Matthew Modine. Matthew starred in over 40 movies as varied as “Any Given Sunday” to “The Dark Knight Rises,” but he is best known for his iconic role as Private Joker, the central character of Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.” Matthew kept a journal of…

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Stanley Kubrick's Historical Odysseys | Barry Lyndon | Spartacus #129 2:15:36

4M ago2:15:36

2:15:36

Tis' Kubrick Month! Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant will spend the entirety of July revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus 1 conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg. In Part 2 (of 4),…

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Zentrepreneur with John Murphy 26:08

4M ago26:08

26:08

How to link our mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing and turn those connections into positive effects for life. John Murphy is a critically acclaimed leadership coach, business advisor and founder of Venture Management Consultants. He specializes in inspiring high-performance work cultures. With his book, “Zentrepreneur,” he takes the lessons …

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Stanley Kubrick's (Anti)War Odysseys | Fear and Desire | Paths of Glory | Dr. Strangelove | Full Metal Jacket #128 2:33:04

4M ago2:33:04

2:33:04

Tis' Kubrick Month! Dhruv, Amartya, and Hemant will spend the entirety of July revisiting and discussing 10 (of 13) Kubrick-directed films (the Horror and Noir films will be discussed in October and November, respectively!) plus 1 conceptualized and obsessed over by him but eventually directed by his dear friend, Steven Spielberg. In Part 1 (of 4),…

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Queer Coding, Reading and Camp Sensibility in Bollywood | Karan Johar | Farah Khan #127 2:32:00

4M ago2:32:00

2:32:00

Hello, Hello, Hello! In our third (of three!) episodes on Queerness in Film this month, Dhruv invites Queer Academic & SRK and KJo Fanboy Cris Patrick (@limjaeseven) to discuss the one thing he wanted to talk about most, the thing that in many ways defines his Twitter Page - QUEER CODING, READING & CAMP SENSIBILITY IN BOLLYWOOD. We emphasize the wo…

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Queer Desire and its Arrhythmic Rhythm in Claire Denis' Beau Travail #126 1:35:09

5M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

In the second of three (or maybe even four!) episodes on Queer Cinema this month, Dhruv and Cris rhapsodize about Claire Denis' formally groundbreaking masterwork of queer and post-colonial cinema, "Beau Travail" (1999). Initially, we planned to make this a 25-30 minute "extra" episode because Cris' recent obsession with the film matched Dhruv's un…

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Queer Representation in Bollywood | Geeli Pucchi | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui #125 2:45:43

5M ago2:45:43

2:45:43

Hello, Hello, Hello! In our first (of three!) episodes on Queerness in Film this month, Dhruv invites Queer Academic & SRK and KJo Fanboy Cris Patrick (@limjaeseven) to discuss the one thing he "avoided like the plague for the longest time as he himself came to terms with his identity" -- Queer REPRESENTATION in Bollywood. We emphasize the word "re…

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The Man That Is J.D. Power 26:11

5M ago26:11

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On this episode of “Between the Lines,” the man who revolutionized an entire industry, J.D. Power. J.D. Power and Associates are known worldwide for their customer satisfaction rankings. The business started over 45 years ago become the most trusted name on behalf of the consumer. Now, hear from the man himself, how he represents the most important…

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Civil War (2024) - Useless or Useful Provocation? #124 1:43:03

5M ago1:43:03

1:43:03

Hello, Hello, Hello! In our latest episode, Sanjeet, Dhruv, and Hemant discuss Alex Garland's Civil War, which is now available to buy/rent on all OTT platforms. Using the film's increasingly divisive reception as a jumping point, we try to reason out its potential explanations; then, we center our main discussion on what we thought about the film …

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In the Mood for Hate (Or Humanism) | R.M.N. (2022) & The Old Oak (2023) #123 1:44:20

6M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

In another long-overdue episode, Dhruv welcomes Sanket back to discuss two underseen films (both premiered at Cannes but got lost in the mix) that provide a depressing diagnosis of Europe and England's rapidly multiplying racism and xenophobia. Ken Loach's "The Old Oak" (2023) provides potential solutions to it; Cristian Mungiu's "R.M.N." (2022) le…

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Malayalam Movie Round-Up P2: Aavesham & Premalu #122 2:14:04

6M ago2:14:04

2:14:04

In this episode, Sanjeet and Amartya welcome Devi (@film.trance) back to talk about two new Malayalam movies recently released on OTT: Jithu Madhavan's high-voltage action-comedy "Aavesham" (on Amazon Prime Video) and Girish AD's tender rom-com-drama "Premalu" (on Hotstar). Both films serve up narratives that are largely popular in the Indian cinem…

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The Art of Mistakes with Melanie Rothschild 26:06

6M ago26:06

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On this episode of “Between the Lines” mistakes are the best thing you can do, with my guest, the talented artist Melanie Rothschild. Melanie’s art has appeared in the finest galleries across the country. Our conversation, about her book “The Art of Mistakes,” explores how the unexpected can turn into powerful opportunities. It is why we must embra…

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Masaki Kobayashi's Anti-Samurai Trilogy | Harakiri | Kwaidan | Samurai Rebellion #121 2:07:05

7M ago2:07:05

2:07:05

Looking for your jidaigeki fix after the finale of FX's "Shōgun" (2024)? Travel back to the 1960s and watch the jidaigeki phase of one of the most celebrated (and yet still somehow not as widely known) Japanese filmmakers, Masaki Kobayashi. All these films -- "Harakiri" (1962), "Kwaidan" (1964), and "Samurai Rebellion" (1967) -- take place in the E…

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The Imtiaz-Rahman Trilogy | Rockstar | Highway | Tamasha #120 2:30:26

7M ago2:30:26

2:30:26

In what is undoubtedly our most publicized episode, we -- Dhruv, Sanjeet (!), Varun, Aryan, and Prithwish -- discuss the three Imtiaz Ali - A.R. Rahman collaborations that make up the most “sufiyana” phase of the director’s filmography. We first discuss the exhilaration and exasperation of glorifying Ruminess in “Rockstar” (2011); then the exhilara…

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A Life in Movies with Illeana Douglas 26:09

7M ago26:09

26:09

Everyone loves the movies and for my guest, Illeana Douglas, it truly affected her life. Author of the new best seller, “Connecticut in the Movies,” she appeared with me when she wrote her first book: “I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories from a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies.” Discovered by Martin Scorces she played roles in five of his c…

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Imtiaz Aaj Kal | Jab We Met Harry & Sejal | Love Aaj Kal 2009/2020 #119 2:36:47

7M ago2:36:47

2:36:47

In what is undoubtedly our most publicized episode, we -- Dhruv, Sanjeet (!), Varun, Aryan, and Prithwish -- discuss half of the peculiar filmography of Imtiaz Ali. The first half of this first part episode on the director is dedicated to "Jab We Met" (2007) and "Jab Harry Met Sejal" (2017) -- two films that share titles and character traits but ta…

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Episode 86: Black Barrels Interview Special 1:10:04

7M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

David is joined by independent filmmaker Jack Burney as he approaches the making of his feature film, a story of horror on the Essex coast, witches and more in film titled: Black Barrels. David and Jack talk about the pre-production behind the film as it moves towards filming as well as their favourite horror films and the workings of an independen…

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Michael Haneke - The Austere Austrian Auteur | Code Unknown (2000) | Caché (2005) | The White Ribbon (2009) #118 1:53:56

7M ago1:53:56

1:53:56

In this very special episode, Dhruv and Srilekha celebrate the thoroughly depressing and despairing films of Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke, who turned 82 a week ago on March 23rd. We first discuss his exacting style that has inspired several high-profile European filmmakers (Ruben Östlund and Yorgos Lanthimos, the most famously known amongst th…

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Malayalam Movie Round-Up P1: Aattam & Bramayugam #117 2:21:00

8M ago2:21:00

2:21:00

In this episode, Dhruv and Amartya welcome Devi (@film.trance) back to talk about two Malayalam movies recently released on OTT: Anand Ekarshi's morally complex drama/thriller "Aattam" (on Amazon Prime Video) and Rahul Sadasivan's folk horror film "Bramayugam" (on Sony Liv). Both films serve up narratives and, especially, aesthetic styles largely u…

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Murder Mystery Mubarak | The Last of Sheila (1973) | Gosford Park (2001) #116 1:53:16

8M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

In our buildup to discussing Homi Adajania's "Murder Mubarak" on Monday (March 18, 2024), we -- Dhruv, Amartya & Varun -- discuss two similarly high-profile Hollywood whodunnits that have influenced Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" movies, which have subsequently become the template for any modern-day whodunnit mysteries. The rules of these game narrati…

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Rockets & Alligators with Homer Hickam 26:07

8M ago26:07

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With SpaceX and NASA combining to explore the cosmos like never before, my guest Homer Hickam is the person who inspired it all. The award-winning author of “Rocket Boys,” a memoir of his life, was turned into the hit film “October Sky.” Due to his rocket accomplishments he was invited to meet President Kennedy. During the meeting, he personally in…

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Dune Part Two - An Epic of Scale and Substance #115 2:15:26

8M ago2:15:26

2:15:26

In our latest episode, Dhruv, Amartya, Hemant, and Prithwish talk about Denis Villeneuve's latest science-fiction blockbuster, "Dune: Part Two" -- a film that Dhruv and Amartya were skeptical about because they disliked "Part One," and Hemant and Prithwish were excited for because they loved "Part One." Is there going to be a similar disagreement o…

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Ep. 51 - Stanley Kubrick Ranked 1:12:16

9M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

"Entering the War Room" In which host Dylan ranks every movie directed by the inimitable Stanley Kubrick, ranging from a genre-defining psychological horror film to a gripping noir heist joint. Monolithic questions are answered in this episode. What Kubrick classics rise to the top of an absolutely loaded body of work? Where do I land on the transg…

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The Education of George Washington with Austin Washington 26:04

9M ago26:04

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As this being President’s Day, get ready for a brush with history when we meet Austin Washington, the great, great, and many greats in-between, nephew of our first President George Washington. Austin Washington, has been immersed in our colonial history since birth. With his book, “The Education of George Washington,” we get a true insider’s look o…

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The Classical, The Revisionist, and The Spaghetti Western | Stagecoach, Winchester '73, & Once Upon a Time in the West #114 2:19:30

9M ago2:19:30

2:19:30

In this very special episode, Amartya, Aryan, and Dhruv discuss the different styles of the Hollywood Western from its "birth" in 1939 to its "death" in 1968.We begin by discussing John Ford's 1939 film, "Stagecoach," singlehandedly responsible for resuscitating the A-Movie Western for the talkies in Hollywood's Pre-War Era. It provides us with a b…

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Visionary Women with Angella Nazarian 26:16

10M ago26:16

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With the controversy surrounding the upcoming Oscars about the hit film “Barbie,” and the creative work of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, it is time to take a deep dive into what possibly causes such rifts. My conversation with Angella Nazarian, co-founder and President of Visionary Women, attempts to uncover the qualities at the root of our ident…

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Killer Soup - Overflavoured/Undercooked or Deliciously Tasty? #113 1:46:19

10M ago1:46:19

1:46:19

Hello, Hello Hello, In this new episode of QID, Dhruv, Sanjeet, Amartya and Srilekha, discuss the new Netflix show Killer Soup starring the very fantastic Konkana Sensharma & Manoj Bajpayee, directed by common favourite Abhishek Chaubey. Uncommonly, though, we came out with polarized views, with two of us loving the show’s darkly delicious tone and…

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Best Indian Films of 2023 | Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Sapta Sagardaache Ello, Jigarthanda DoubleX & many more! #112 2:48:41

10M ago2:48:41

2:48:41

In this annual year-end episode, Dhruv and Sanjeet welcome three returning guests -- Devi (@film.trance), Adithiyan (@curioseradithiyan), and Yadhu (@immersive_cinema) -- to discuss each of thier top 5 favorite Indian films (best is only for the title, it's always subjective!) from the past year. These include films from all Woods - Bolly, Tolly, K…

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Cinema of Rajkumar Hirani #111 1:43:24

10M ago1:43:24

1:43:24

In this very special episode specifically designed to counteract the negativity spread by two QID members on our YouTube Livestream, Dhruv and Aryan — two self-proclaimed Hiranites — talk about the director’s pre-“Dunki” and “Sanju” output to celebrate his contribution to contemporary Indian cinema. Aryan does bring up “Dunki” sadly to begin our di…

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Why Faith Matters with Rabbi David Wolpe 25:39

11M ago25:39

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As Hanukkah ends and we begin the joys of Christmas, one of the country’s most respected theologians, Rabbi David Wolpe, takes readers of all denominations on a journey to the origins of faith and the role it plays in modern times. Our conversation about his book “Why Faith Matters” is an uplifting message in these difficult times. Support the show…

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The Great, Good, and Garbage Men of Bollywood in 2023 | Animal 🤬| Sam Bahadur 🥱| 12th Fail 🥲 #110 2:49:30

11M ago2:49:30

2:49:30

Taking a cue from recent Bollywood releases, we have decided to leave our latest episode unedited. So get ready for the most extensive discussion on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hollow provocations in "Animal," the most accurate Sanjeet impression (courtesy Aryan) as we collectively gush about Vidhu Vinod Chopra's uplifting "12th Fail," and the most detai…

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Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon (The Spoiler-Filled Discussion) #109 1:39:39

11M ago1:39:39

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Away from MAMI contamination, Dhruv and Sanjeet invite Varun and Hemanth to discuss "Killers of the Flower Moon" in full. Everything from specific problems with perspectives to why those problems are not actually major problems are discussed and debated here. Do listen to the full episode to get a detailed breakdown of what we thought of the film's…

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