Best Guild Ball Podcasts (2024)

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Buy Low Drink High 1:56:16

3h ago1:56:16

1:56:16

This episode we discuss Namor, Pat's ideal faction, and tournament head space. Recorded 6/?/24 Acquire Alfredo's widgets @ https://www.museonstore.com/products/size3tacotruck-widget-set-for-marvel-crisis-protocol?ref=SIZE3TACOS Join our discord and tell us why we're wrong at - https://discord.gg/FNVVvfzucm…

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Ezra with Tony Goldwyn and Michael Pressman (Ep. 484) 28:35

3d ago28:35

28:35

Director Tony Goldwyn discusses his new film, Ezra, with fellow Director Michael Pressman in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses accurately casting the role of Ezra, utilizing selective shooting styles to capture the emotion he aimed for, and working with his friend and screenwriter - whose own experience the fil…

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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It 53:00

13d ago53:00

53:00

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…

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Air Conditioning is Optional 2:05:52

1M ago2:05:52

2:05:52

This week we talk about grand tournaments, Squad Goals, and newly spoiled models. Recorded 6/2/24 Acquire Alfredo's widgets @ https://www.museonstore.com/products/size3tacotruck-widget-set-for-marvel-crisis-protocol?ref=SIZE3TACOS Join our discord and tell us why we're wrong at - https://discord.gg/FNVVvfzucm…

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The Fall Guy with David Leitch and Jerry Zucker (Ep. 483) 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

Director David Leitch discusses his new film, The Fall Guy, with fellow Director Jerry Zucker in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses striking a balance with the tension between jokes and action sequences, working with his actors to allow space for improvisation, and filming a meta-narrative feature that reveal…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with George Miller and Edgar Wright (Ep. 482) 41:39

1M ago41:39

41:39

Director George Miller discusses his new film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, with fellow Director Edgar Wright in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses utilizing Unreal Engine in his storyboarding process, utilizing a mixture of authentic locations and digital effects to achieve his vision, and the evolution of the s…

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Poolman with Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins (Ep. 481) 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

Director Chris Pine discusses his new film, Poolman, with fellow Director Patty Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Actors as a Director who came from acting, his preference of shooting on film instead of digital, and learning to be intuitive when working with a small budget.The film te…

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Power with Yance Ford and Kristi Jacobson (Ep. 480) 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

Director Yance Ford discusses his new film, Power, with fellow Director Kristi Jacobson in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses the endeavor of going through hundreds of years of archival material, how he wanted to challenge the notion of traditional experts in a documentary by approaching people from police-impac…

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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that state alcohol causes cancer. They also touch on the nar…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with Wes Ball and Barry Jenkins (Ep. 479) 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

Director Wes Ball discusses his new film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with fellow Director Barry Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the importance of mis-en-scene and notes taken from his time helming the Maze Runner series, working in a production that relied heavily on mocap and digital re…

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Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa with Lucy Walker and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 478) 44:53

2M ago44:53

44:53

Director Lucy Walker discusses her new film, Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses comparing and contrasting the act of mountain climbing with the struggle of personal life, exploring Lhakpa’s children’s arcs to add to the stakes…

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When One of Your Teammates is Size 3 1:49:58

2M ago1:49:58

1:49:58

This week we talk about GTs + MCP worlds, roster building for team events, and Pat is bad at game shows. Second Wind tickets soon at www.secondwindchicago.com Recorded 5/5/24 Acquire Alfredo's widgets @ https://www.museonstore.com/products/size3tacotruck-widget-set-for-marvel-crisis-protocol?ref=SIZE3TACOS Join our discord and tell us why we're wro…

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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg? 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential election cycle on stock market performance. The hosts cauti…

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The Idea of You with Michael Showalter and Kay Cannon (Ep. 477) 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Director Michael Showalter discusses his new film, The Idea of You, with fellow Director Kay Cannon in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the in-depth process of casting the Hayes character, working with a songwriter who writes for real pop bands to make a full soundtrack, and taking care to craft a realistic…

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The Greatest Hits with Ned Benson and Marc Webb (Ep. 476) 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

Director Ned Benson discusses his new film, The Greatest Hits, with fellow Director Marc Webb in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses filming at landmark Los Angeles locations to ingrain the city as part of the story, working with the cinematographer to artistically convey the time traveling sequences, and work…

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111. Recruiting Games: Companies Are Recruiting Earlier; Why Game Play Can Help Find Talent 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

In this episode, the guys talk about how early major firms are beginning their recruiting process and whether it's possible for game theory to apply to the hiring process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message

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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Panama. The Pentagon has attempted to combat the pizza meter…

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Sasquatch Sunset with David Zellner, Nathan Zellner and James Ponsoldt (Ep. 475) 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

Directors David and Nathan Zellner discuss their new film, Sasquatch Sunset, with fellow Director James Ponsoldt in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, they discuss working with actors who are performing in full makeup, their use of live animals throughout the film, and utilizing a score that integrates the sounds of natur…

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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores 50:20

3M ago50:20

50:20

Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…

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In the Land of Saints and Sinners with Robert Lorenz and Brian Helgeland (Ep. 474) 31:45

3M ago31:45

31:45

Director Robert Lorenz discusses his new film, In the Land of Saints and Sinners, with fellow Director Brian Helgeland in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses retaining the film’s authenticity in its Irish cast and texture of its 1970s setting, balancing the tone with moments of humor and severity, and using la…

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Episode 139 - Engineers In 68 Minutes 1:08:58

3M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

The guild guides return, this time with Mike Klein talking about the Enginners Guild and how they are played. This episode was previewed first on the Patreon Feed. You would like to support the podcast? Well now you can! Find Singled Out on Patreon, and become a patron to access their bonus podcast, Singled Out: Bonus Time! https://www.patreon.com/…

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Immaculate with Michael Mohan and Adam Robitel (Ep. 473) 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

Director Michael Mohan discusses his new film, Immaculate, with fellow Director Adam Robitel in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how his personal background played into his making of the film, his creative partnership with actress Sydney Sweeney on and off the camera, and using Italian locations to try and …

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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…

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Live From Luigi's Mansion 2 2:22:58

3M ago2:22:58

2:22:58

In this episode we discuss Adepticon. How we did and what was spoiled at the con. Come to Squad Goals! Squad Goals is a 3 person team MCP event in Chicago May 18th-19th 2024. Details and tickets at https://www.squadgoalsmcp.com Recorded 3/29/24 Acquire Alfredo's widgets @ https://www.museonstore.com/products/size3tacotruck-widget-set-for-marvel-cri…

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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius 59:46

3M ago59:46

59:46

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…

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The Prank with Maureen Bharoocha and Lena Khan (Ep. 472) 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

Director Maureen Bharoocha discusses her new film, The Prank, with fellow Director Lena Khan in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, she discusses the influence of Hitchcock and Heathers on her tone, utilizing the score to control tension throughout the film, and working with Rita Moreno to portray the Actor in her first vi…

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Dune: Part Two with Denis Villeneuve and Steven Spielberg (Ep. 471) 34:17

4M ago34:17

34:17

Director Denis Villeneuve discusses his new film, Dune: Part Two, with fellow Director Steven Spielberg in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the throes of filming in the desert in comparison with Lawrence of Arabia, the comic and painterly inspirations for his imagery, and adjusting his adaptation to closer …

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Imaginary with Jeff Wadlow and Ari Sandel (Ep. 470) 31:45

4M ago31:45

31:45

Director Jeff Wadlow discusses his new film, Imaginary, with fellow Director Ari Sandel in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with a child actor, creating his creatures with a renowned creature effect house, and collaborating with the film’s lead, DeWanda Wise, as a producing partner.The film follows …

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Spaceman with Johan Renck and Crystal Moselle (Ep. 469) 39:51

4M ago39:51

39:51

Director Johan Renck discusses his new film, Spaceman, with fellow Director Crystal Moselle in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, he discusses Adam Sandler’s casting and role in helping the film take off, consulting with real astronauts about the loneliness and melancholy of space, and working with an Actor and cgi character…

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Episode 138 - Butchers In 61 Minutes 1:03:02

4M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

The guild guides return, this time with Niels 'The Inspiring Hat' Hermkens talking about the Butchers Guild and how they are played. This episode was previewed first on the Patreon Feed. You would like to support the podcast? Well now you can! Find Singled Out on Patreon, and become a patron to access their bonus podcast, Singled Out: Bonus Time! h…

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