Best Nadia Hassan Podcasts (2024)

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Remembering Kiefer's Father, Donald Sutherland (1935-2024) 0:52

5M ago0:52

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When Justin and I spoke with actor Kiefer Sutherland, we practiced our questions for the first and last time ever. We had no intention to ask our special guest about his legendary parents, yet he spoke fondly of both during our April 23, 2021 conversation, which is posted here. We hope you enjoy this brief excerpt and find one of Donald's numerous …

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How Idealism saved Leo Tolstoy’s life 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Today’s article sheds light on the personal journey of one of the world’s most renowned authors, and the impact of idealism on his development and growth. It shows us what joins humanity together in its suffering, but also what joins it in the potential for collective healing. The power is within all of us, quietly showing us the way.…

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Howard Gordon (Accused, 24, Homeland) - "We Are In A Revolutionary Moment." 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

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Howard Gordon once again spends time with us! Check out his newest show "Accused" here.By Ryan Richardson

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The march towards Eastern idealism 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

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Today’s article dives into the Western world’s history with consciousness and its still evolving relationship with this subject. It goes on to chart a seeming progression within this region towards Eastern idealist thought, while drawing what the author sees as key similarities and differences in these far-flung disciplines.…

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Marisol Nichols (aka "Nadia Yassir") - "My Goal Was Just To Not Be Killed." 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

45:57

To paraphrase the iconic band that glorified tribute act Greta von Fleet claims they've never listened to, "It's been a long time since we talked 24." Gosh, we missed you. For our Season 2 renewal, we needed a very special guest for a very special episode. Marisol Nichols exceeded all expectations and talked about how she thought 24 would never cas…

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How can you be me? The answer is time 24:07

2y ago24:07

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Today’s article explains, in a very elegant manner, how universal consciousness can indeed present as individual alters, simultaneously. With the help of a few real life examples, a powerful metaphor takes shape, allowing us to visualize how dissociation fundamentally occurs, and how the interplay of our individual perspectives is basically self-ta…

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Whirlpools in Universal Consciousness 23:45

2y ago23:45

23:45

The article I’ll be reading today unpacks what makes a good metaphor, why metaphors are so valuable to our pursuit of Truth, and invites us to appreciate the simple elegance and explanatory power of one metaphor in particular, favored both in Eastern and Western thought.By Nadia Hassan

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The Copernican Revolution of the human mind 30:44

2y ago30:44

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Today’s article calls for a revolution. And like a number of revolutions in history, it is an attempt to dethrone a controversial king; one the author thinks has long outstayed his welcome, and led us all rather astray. He presents the way to our freedom, and the promise of truths therein.By Nadia Hassan

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There is no personal self 29:31

2y ago29:31

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Today’s article challenges our currently held notion of self and how we typically define experience, as well as consciousness itself. It argues that the concept of an isolated self is an illusion, and drawing from the Buddhist teachings, illustrates what constitutes consciousness, and how we actually experience - and relate to - ourselves, the worl…

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Dissociation and complexity: A psychiatrist’s perspective 36:20

2+ y ago36:20

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The article I’ll be reading today is a master class on dissociation, from the field of psychiatry. It breaks down the complexity of this phenomenon, and shows us that it is a much more common process in life than is generally thought. Furthermore, when observed in the realm of mind and then extrapolated beyond to consciousness as a whole, it allows…

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Contact with universal consciousness 41:53

2+ y ago41:53

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Today’s article examines our decidedly limited mental representation of the world, and how it is fundamentally linked to the systems of meaning available to us, to our perceptual constructs. It lays out incredible data to show just how much and in how many ways our perception can be manipulated, and the role we often take in our own delusion. It go…

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Is the human brain a model of the universe? 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

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The article I’ll be reading today presents documented similarities between the human brain and the cosmos, and poses the question: can either be modeled after the other? This very exciting possibility might allow as of yet undiscovered truths about both realms, and bring us closer to the Holy Grail of modern physics, the Theory of Everything.…

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Nazneen Contractor (aka "Kayla Hassan") - "You Can Do It, But Make Sure You Love It." 1:07:17

2+ y ago1:07:17

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It was a joy to speak with our guest Nazneen Contractor about a great many things, including the recent renewal of her CTV show, Children Ruin Everything and its family connection! We also cover how she simultaneously was cast on 24 and learned to drive, Hallmarkies, being married to Yakavetta, advice from Mark Hamill and then the Star Wars univers…

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The Three Minds: A framework beyond biopsychosocial medicine 35:32

2+ y ago35:32

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The article I’ll be reading today shines an important light on the field of medicine, allopathic medicine in particular, and questions the largely biomedical approach underpinning mainstream practice. It argues for a more connected and balanced view, one in which the role of mind is paramount in understanding illness, and the process of healing.…

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Mara Reinstein and Frank Reinstein - "Excuse Me. Are You The One Who Stumped The Booey?" 53:29

2+ y ago53:29

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It is amazing who you will meet in the 24 Universe! Twin siblings Frank and Mara grew up less than 30 minutes from me, but it took Jack Bauer and the holy grail of VHS tapes to bring us together. Joined by Aaron, the fearless leader of the 24 Universe, we talk about the Motor City, meeting Kiefer, Us Weekly, baseball stadiums, playing music on Siri…

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Laura Harris (aka "Marie Warner") - "That Tear Was True Love...It Was Just Inconvenient Timing." 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

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To paraphrase GnR, "she used to love him, but she had to kill him". There are a handful of truly great twists and shocks on 24. The tale of Marie Warner is easily in my Top 5 of the series. And this wasn't even the first time she fooled me! It was a thrill to reunite Laura with her "sister" Sarah Wynter in November, and we get to hear how they kind…

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Joseph Hodges (Production Designer) - "Here Comes Mr. Eagle Eye Hodges!" 57:37

2+ y ago57:37

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When you admire CTU, the Presidential Retreat and the overall look and feel of 24, you have Joseph Hodges to thank. Joseph shares the inspiration of his set designs and the importance of the word "re-purposing"! In addition to 24, you have seen his work everywhere from Apollo 13, The Shawshank Redemption, Virtuosity and several Star Trek iterations…

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The ethics of Idealism 27:44

3y ago27:44

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Welcome back everyone! Today’s article is a fascinating deep dive into the subject of morality and the neurological mechanics of our joint human condition. It is an eye-opening presentation of how we actually relate to each other, and what this could mean for the future of our collective consciousness. Join me, for a fittingly wholesome start to th…

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David Fury (Executive Producer, Writer) - “I’m Putting On The Production In My Mind.” 37:10

3y ago37:10

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Guest and Emmy-Award winner David Fury gave us yet another chance to geek out - not only about our favorite show, but also about his roles with Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, and graduating from Lost after its groundbreaking first year to join the 24 team. David talks about collaborating with Howard Gordon and how that led him to 24, the value th…

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Kiefer Sutherland - 20 Years Of 24 Convention - "The Following Takes Place Between 5 PM And 6 PM" 51:12

3y ago51:12

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We thought that the best way to celebrate the release date of Bloor Street was to unleash the audio interview with our esteemed guest Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland, also known as Jack Bauer. This is taken from the exclusive 20 Years Of 24 event, which took place on the 20th anniversary of the 24 Pilot. 1. Listen and enjoy…

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Karina Arroyave (aka "Jamey Farrell") - "That Was The First Time I Worked With Kiefer!" 45:46

3y ago45:46

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A real thrill to talk to Karina about her role on 24, as well as Orange Is The New Black, Dangerous Minds, Crash and Lean On Me, and the movie set where she met Kiefer Sutherland for the first time! When Canada got cable TV, she was on my screen several times a day, and you can find her now on NBC's The Blacklist. Karina brought her A-Game to the p…

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Re-thinking identity: Children’s experiences of self 18:26

3y ago18:26

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In the best episode of 'Essentia Readings' yet, Nadia Hassan reads Dr. Donna Thomas's 'Re-thinking identity: Children’s experiences of self.' Nadia also introduces us to her young niece, a child who very matter-of-factly states that she is aware, during sleep, of the fact that she is asleep. This suggests that our original, natural sense of self an…

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Near-Death Experiences during cardiac arrest 29:16

3y ago29:16

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Today’s article delves into a phenomenon that has been largely dismissed. One’s position regarding these events tends to encapsulate a person’s view on the fundamental nature of life, as it deals with its apparent end: death, or a close brush with it. We’ll be looking at the scientific research into the phenomena of NDE’s (Near Death Experiences) a…

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Debi Manwiller (Casting Director) - “It Was Like Putting A Puzzle Together Of A Piece Of The Sky.” 53:51

3y ago53:51

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If you are a big fan of 24, a lot of your thanks can go to Debi Manwiller! Debi's ability to find talent is a key component of the 24 Universe. I frequently compare 24 to Seinfeld, because the more you re-watch each show, the more you recognize faces and names that are now leading shows, directing film and changing the landscape. We talk about mass…

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What is consciousness? 28:34

3y ago28:34

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Today’s article poses the million-dollar question: “What is consciousness”? A much debated matter among academics, scientists, and thinkers the world over for centuries, but the burning curiosity germinates in us all and from quite a young age, as soon as we start to wonder who we are, why we’re here, and every other run of the mill existential que…

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Chris Diamantopoulos (aka "Rob Weiss")- "I’m Happiest When I’m Watching S--t!" 1:00:16

3y ago1:00:16

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Rob Weiss. Moe Howard. Marky Bark. Russ Hanneman. The voice of Mickey Freakin’ Mouse! We are always glad to welcome another Canadian 24Fan (especially a funny one), as Chris shares the importance of persistence, learning to watch Larry Fine more closely, getting "that Farrelly Call" and the role that adventure plays throughout his life and career. …

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Giles Matthey (aka "Jordan Reed") - "Those Lines Don't Come Easy, You Know, Like Manual Ghost Data Retrieval Program." 53:41

3y ago53:41

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Giles Matthey talks Live Another Day with us, and how much he respected and enjoyed 24 long before he joined the cast! We also discuss the importance of Risk in the life of an individual, why he chose to do the thriller 1BR and the key differences between 24Fans and Once Upon A Time fans. Giles was a fantastic guest and we look forward to speaking …

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24 Superfan Roundtable - Season 5 1:48:58

3y ago1:48:58

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24 Superfans are where you least expect them. Join special guests and Superfans Ihya, Joey, Keith, Mike, Nick and Rachel as we try to summarize the Emmy Award winning Season 5! Check out: Inside The Bunker at www.insidethebunkerpodcast.com Ihya Sabir Music https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009878314666 Blood Sugar Sex Magic by Lyndon Perry…

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24 Superfan Roundtable - Season 4 1:11:01

3y ago1:11:01

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24 Superfans are all over the world. Join special guests and Superfans Ihya, Keith, Mike and Nick as we attempt to cover Season 4! Check out Inside The Bunker at www.insidethebunkerpodcast.com Supersexy Swinging Sounds by Lyndon Perry https://lyndonperry.bandcamp.comBy Ryan Richardson

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Tzi Ma (aka "Cheng Zhi") - "I Think Our Profession Is Noble, And I Always Believed That." 49:06

3y ago49:06

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Need a reminder about the importance of a good story and of seeing yourself onscreen? It is not often that we speak to someone that has worked with EVERYBODY. I have only said that to one other guest, and Tzi Ma mentions her right at the end! Need proof? Besides his portrayal of the devastatingly charismatic Cheng on 24, Tzi has appeared in Kung Fu…

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David Mack, James Swallow & Dayton Ward (Authors, 24 Fiction) - "How Did You Get To 24? Well, I Started With 1, 2..." 1:02:40

3y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Guest co-host Keith Bunker ("Inside The Bunker" Podcast) invited the 3 esteemed authors of 24 and Star Trek Tie-In novels, Dayton Ward ("24: Trial By Fire"), James Swallow ("24: Deadline") and David Mack ("24: Rogue"), and we had a good time talking Jack Bauer, James Bond (the other JB) and just a hint of Star Trek! You may find they operate as one…

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Steven Keslowitz (Author, The Tao of Jack Bauer) - "These Characters Have Deep Impact And Meaning In Our Lives." 1:01:14

3y ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Two lawyers walk into CTU... It was so good to have Steven as a guest, as he literally wrote the book on Jack Bauer (and Saul Goodman, Homer Simpson and so many others)! We talked about 24 as a full court brain exercise, the importance of characters and how Television can advance our public discourse! The best way to find Steven and order his books…

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Gail Berman (Former President of Fox Entertainment) - "When I First Heard That, There's A Famous Story Of My Hanging Up On Joel." 31:54

3y ago31:54

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After Presidents Logan and Palmer, we welcome Gail Berman, Co-President of the Producers Guild of America! In fact, she has held the position of President on several occasions. Gail served from 2000 to 2005 as president of Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, and shares some amazing stories from 24 and why there was only ever one person that…

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24 Superfan Roundtable - Season 3 2:05:50

3y ago2:05:50

2:05:50

A lost (in a faulty hard drive) episode has been found! Join Mike, Seth and me as we spend time talking Season 3 of 24!By Ryan Richardson

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Communicating through the 'collective unconscious' 37:52

3y ago37:52

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The article I’ll be presenting today is by an author whose work has been focused, in part, on the psychology of consciousness and psycho-semantics, problems of the unconscious, altered states of consciousness, ethnic and cross-cultural psychology, and the philosophical issues of psychology. In what I’ll be reading, he explores our current understan…

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D. B. Woodside (aka "President Wayne Palmer") - "Save The Devil, Save The World." 42:24

3y ago42:24

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We have the honor of hosting a 24 POTUS on the podcast, namely D. B. Woodside, who may be the first 24 Superfan to be cast through the combination of persistence, sheer will and talent! Also from having the same manager as Reiko Aylesworth... D. B. was an engaging guest, sharing his transition from Buffy The Vampire Slayer to 24 to Lucifer, meeting…

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Jon Cassar ("24" You Name It, He Did It) - Part 2 - “We Pushed The Limits Of What You Could Show On TV." 21:17

3y ago21:17

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Our conversation with Jon Cassar continues in Part 2! We discuss his book "24:| Behind The Scenes" and how it showcases the backbone of the show, his lifetime love of photography, the cardinal rule of television and he even brought a pair of surprise guests! This marks the first appearance of "Emmy" on the podcast. 24: Behind The Scenes https://www…

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Seeing things: The daimonic nature of reality 29:28

3+ y ago29:28

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Hello and welcome to the Essentia Readings podcast. My name is Nadia and I’ll be bringing you content from a wide range of contributors: scholars, journalists, philosophers, scientists, and academics. All to do with that ineffable thing we call consciousness. What is the underlying nature of reality? How do we explain our experience of the world an…

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Jon Cassar ("24" You Name It, He Did It) - Part 1 - “We’re Doing A TV Show. No One Tell Kiefer.” 51:21

3+ y ago51:21

51:21

Each of our previous guests said, "you've got to talk to Jon Cassar." They even told him, which we humbly appreciate! Jon graciously joined our little podcast that could, and made us laugh the most we have to date. As expected, he brought a wealth of behind the scenes stories, talked about the importance of keeping your word, turning down the 24 gi…

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Sprague Grayden (aka "Olivia Taylor") - "Acting Is The Time When My Brain Goes Quiet." 49:23

3+ y ago49:23

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It was a delight to hang out with Sprague Grayden, and talk about Olivia Taylor and her... interesting decisions and the impact she had on Season 7 and beyond! And the fact that she has a 24 Baby. We also covered so many of her amazing projects, including Paranormal Activity, Low Winter Sun, living in Detroit, Dirty John. Her approach to acting is …

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Katee Sackhoff (aka "Dana Walsh/Jenny Scott") - "You Don’t Need $6 Million To Make These Movies Anymore… Everything Starts With The Story.” 52:34

3+ y ago52:34

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Starbuck. Amunet Black. Bo-Katan. Dana Walsh. And that's not including her roles on Another Life, Longmire and Workaholics! It is a thrill to speak with Katee Sackhoff about so many things. We discussed Amunet’s accent, finding her voice and assertiveness on the set, the importance of community in her life, pandemic wedding planning, the source of …

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Gregory Itzin (aka "President Charles Logan") - "Service Is A Part Of My Legacy, Shall We Say." 33:10

3+ y ago33:10

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I even got dressed up for our first President to join us on the podcast. Greg Itzin was such an incredible guest, sharing stories of emulating JFK and his regular golf game with another "24" President! We speculated on the current whereabouts of Charles Logan and if he could return a la Regarding Henry, a film title that eluded me at the time. Base…

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Kiefer Sutherland (aka "Jack Bauer") - "The More We Express Ourselves, We Realize We Have More In Common Than We Thought." 30:38

3+ y ago30:38

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When I started this podcast, it was a distant dream that, one day, Kiefer Sutherland could be a guest. Truly distant. That day is here, thanks to the persistence of my co-host, Justin, and the graciousness of our guest and his team! I purposely dropped this episode between Canada Day and the 4th of July - Jack Bauer is a true American Hero, portray…

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Elisha Cuthbert (aka "Kim Bauer") - "You Felt Like You Were Going To The Movie Theatre Every Week!" 55:25

3+ y ago55:25

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To be fair, all of our guests have been amazing! They are all my favorite, for different reasons. However... ...I am such a massive fan of both 24 and Happy Endings, that I was especially excited to talk both with today's guest, Elisha Cuthbert! And she was so much fun to talk to, once we moved past her initial skepticism that Kim could ever be a f…

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Daniel Bess (aka "Rick Allen") - "Nobody’s One Thing! Even The Bad Guy, Somebody Loves Them..." 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

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You met him in the Pilot and you liked him. At first. Then you didn't. Then maybe you did again. Daniel Bess talks with us about adjusting from theatre to TV, blowing up a van and shooting a machine gun for the first time on 24, and how his experiences have led him to pursue a Masters in Applied Psychology to become a therapist! So many correlation…

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Rodney Charters ("24" Cinematographer) - "Thank God For The Commercials. This Show Is Gonna Give Me A Heart Attack!" 43:26

3+ y ago43:26

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If you appreciate the look and feel of 24, you have Rodney Charters to thank! And we did. Rodney gives us real insight into the behind-the-scenes decisions that made 24 so distinct and the reason it continues to look impressive as technology evolves. He talks about directing Kiefer, building his team, his unique role as overviewer and the fluidity …

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Penny Johnson Jerald (aka "Sherry Palmer") - "You Are Running For The President Of The United States, David. A Black Man!” 51:57

3+ y ago51:57

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We had the privilege of talking to the first main character to appear in the pilot of "24", and it was a thrill Penny spoke about the absolute necessity and the importance of the historic moment that "24" occupied, life imitating art, her intentional overuse of "David" and her theories about where Sherry is now. She also shared great stories about …

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Tara DiLullo Bennett (Author, 24 - The Official Companions) - "Oh, Well, Tara Knows 24!" 57:53

3+ y ago57:53

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If you have one of Tara DiLullo Bennett's Official Companions to 24, consider yourself lucky! I use these books to prepare for each podcast guest, including Tara herself. We talk about how she became an author of over 30 books covering Lost, Outlander, Fringe, Sons Of Anarchy, and of course, 24. Tara shares how she was welcomed into the family of 2…

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24 Superfan Roundtable - Season 2 1:24:07

3+ y ago1:24:07

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Beginning with a transcendent cover of the 24 theme song by Superfan Ihya, he joined Rachel, Aaron and myself to discuss Season 2, and occasionally we stayed on topic! Reserve your spot for the 20th anniversary Virtual Convention at www.24Kickstarter.com Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lrlOR018CI Theme imagined by Lyndon Perry https://leade…

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Xander Berkeley (aka "George Mason") - "There Are Possibilities. I Did Do An Outer Limits & 2 Different Twilight Zones!" 1:03:26

3+ y ago1:03:26

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It only made sense to follow up with the other side of his wife Sarah's story! Xander Berkeley, in addition to his portrayal of George Mason, has been in every other movie and TV series that you have ever seen. Ever. We talk about our mutual joy of watching people connect, traveling to stay in touch with the memories of our parents and his cinemati…

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