Best Ricky Grove Podcasts (2024)

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S4 E142 HL: Overworld (Aug 2024) 32:36

19h ago32:36

32:36

This week's selection is a stunning cinematic imaginary by Unknown Dino, focussing on the next version of Half Life (soon to be released... er, well, possibly in the next 10 years or so?). There is a lot of craft in this film, called HL: Overworld and made in Blender, which has taken its inspiration both from the HL Reddit community and the HL2 Art…

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Olympic Boxing Review 43:42

14h ago43:42

43:42

: Barry Jones and Buncey take a deep dive into the boxing action from Paris. They chat with Lewis Richardson, Team GB’s sole medalist, about his experience and what the bronze means for his career. They also share their standout moments from the ring, discuss the gender controversy that has dominated the headlines, and ponder whether boxing will be…

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S4 E141 Machinima News Omnibus (Aug 2024) 1:17:25

8d ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Another packed episode of news items we found for machinima creators everywhere. We take a look at some games news including several that have released music albums recently and discuss why we think that is. We go through some of the latest AI matters, including Vimeo's new AI content guidelines. We found one of the best Unreal master classes we ev…

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Unpicking the Olympic Boxing Gender Row 38:15

8d ago38:15

38:15

Carl Frampton joins Buncey at a café in Paris, where they delve into the controversy involving two female boxers whose gender has been questioned by the International Boxing Association. Buncey highlights his standout moments from the first week's action and addresses a listener's question about the scoring system. And, fresh from covering the huge…

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Ep 19 - Holloway House and the Rise of Black Pulp Fiction 49:55

12d ago49:55

49:55

Ep 19 features a brief history of the sleaze publisher, Holloway House, along with a discussion of the Black authors Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines (and others) and the development of Black Pulp Fiction with crime writer, Gary Philips. Full show notes with links is available at Paperbackshow.com Music from Freesound.org.…

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S4 E140 This is one of the craziest videos I have ever made... (GTA5) (Aug 2024) 26:57

15d ago26:57

26:57

Crazy, it is certainly that - and more. If you enjoy slasher horror, we think you'll love this - and its definitely not for U18s! The film is by Toaster and is a music video for Code Mistake, a deathcore metal spectacular by CORPSE and Bring Me the Horizon. We examine Toaster's GTA5 machinima, reflect on its anime qualities, and conclude its signif…

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Olympic Heartbreak, Chisora and Crawford 39:02

15d ago39:02

39:02

Richie Woodhall joins Buncey in Paris to reflect on a busy weekend. They begin with Rosie Eccles whose Olympic dream is over after losing in controversial circumstances to Poland’s Aneta Rygielska. A tearful Rosie chats to Steve shortly after the defeat. They also dissect Derek Chisora’s points win over Joe Joyce at the O2 and hear from him and pro…

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S4 E139 S4 E139 Star Citizen | Sims 4: Wonderful World | Plumbob Princess (July 2024 44:39

20d ago44:39

44:39

This week, we discussion two films: @neisannnn 'What a Wonderful World', a love letter to Star Citizen, where we focus on its surreal nature, use of backwards music, and ability to capture the game's vast universe. Our second film is 'Plumbob Princess' by @lReMi07l - one of the all time best machinimas we've seen in Sims 4. We discuss the visual qu…

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Olympics Preview with Rob McCracken 33:03

22d ago33:03

33:03

Rob McCracken, the performance director of GB Boxing, joins Buncey for this Olympics special. With only six GB boxers competing in Paris next week, they discuss the challenges of qualifying and the lessons learned from this campaign. They also hear from gold medal prospects Delicious Orie and Rosie Eccles, and talk about the other four boxers who m…

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Parenting in a society that doesn't support it with Joe Williams 1:04:24

24d ago1:04:24

1:04:24

This episode is all about trauma-informed parenting and living. Joe is a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga NSW, Australia. Joe played in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching Joe to professional Boxing in 2009. Although forgi…

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Pod on Tour - Jonas and Smith in Liverpool 53:42

25d ago53:42

53:42

Buncey is joined on stage by Natasha Jonas and Callum Smith as the tour lands in Liverpool. They discuss the highs and lows of their career, how they both have more to achieve in the ring and take questions from the audience.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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S4 E138 Cyberpunk+Found Footage: Inner Migration (July 2024) 1:06:53

29d ago1:06:53

1:06:53

This week's film is a machinima that deals with pollution in the most overt way it can. Andy Hughes' Inner Migration juxtaposes Cyberpunk 2077 against some 'found footage' taken from early 40s/60s films and General Motors corporate 'forecast' of the future of technology. We discuss how machinima is an interesting way to explore social commentary an…

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S4 E137 Machinima News Omnibus (July 2024) 35:46

1M ago35:46

35:46

This month's news omnibus covers our usual breadth of topics - from Reallusion's Character Creator contest; to a 'how to create in SL', available only in SL; to Project Odyssey's contest for genAIers; to the winners of the second AIFF; to some fabulous projects such as @EpicSpaceman latest film, an Elden Ring band, Jennifer McKnew's Sydney and Sock…

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S4 E136 GTA5: Los Santos police throw themselves into offering box (July 2024) 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

This week's film review is of [GTA5] 賽銭箱に身を投げるロスサントス市警察, made by @mzanku - its absurdist humor but also deeply disturbing, which hits us all in different ways around half way through watching the film. Following our discussions, we conclude the creator probably didn't intend for the work to be culturally appropriated as an interpretation of US pol…

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S4 E135 Destruction & Hope: Day of Darkness II | The Wanderer (June 2024) 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

In this episode, we analyse our picks' cinematics, beginning with 'Day of Darkness' made in Eve Online by Dire Lauthris and completing with 'The Wanderer' made in the Source engine by Dominzki. We discuss the use of ambiguity, character development, and narrative qualities, as well as the advancement of video game cinematics and in-engine technique…

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Connection put me on this path with Lara Schilken 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

This episode is all about returning to connection with mindset, love and life. Lara Schilken is a certified NLP and Life Coach, Business Coach, Yoga Teacher and student of Psychology, which she all expresses in her work as a Connection Coach and Podcaster. She is passionate about helping people overcome disconnect and loneliness and draws on her ow…

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S4 E134 iClone: Lonely Episode 2: The Package Thief (June 2024) 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

This week, we discuss the art of machinima filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship, freshness, and humor in exceptional storytelling, as evidenced in 'Lonely Episode Two: The Package Thief' by TheBizTheBiz. We analyze the efficiency and density used in delivering witty lines and twists in what is essentially a modern retelling of th…

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Completely Machinima Interview: Phil Rice, funny man (June 2024) 44:16

2M ago44:16

44:16

Welcome to our latest bonus episode. We had the pleasure of catching up with Phil Rice aka zsOverman to talk exclusively about his latest machinima, called Being Moses. If there's such as thing as a parody of a Let's Play, this film is it! Check out Phil's comments and watch the film - links on our show notes web post. Credits - Speakers: Phil Rice…

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S4 E133 Machinima News Omnibus (Jun 2024) 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

This week we celebrate Nvidia's investment in machinima, discuss latest AIs and give you the heads up on some great projects we want to highlight - there are just too many for us to fully review everything we're seeing that we want to share with you these days! Do check them out, we'd love to hear your thoughts too - links and notes on our website.…

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S4 E132 Star Citizen: 60 Seconds of Horror (Jun 2024) 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

A compelling and powerful story of one man's quest to remain sane on an isolated planet. This is a very effective story by Lens Nation, given its only 60 seconds long - its probably not just this one creator's worst nightmare in a game, but several of us. Check out our review and don't forget to give us some feedback on your thoughts too. 1:01 Rick…

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S4 E131 Forlorn (May 2024) 31:45

3M ago31:45

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This week, we review a pretender for a new Disney show called Forlorn, by @projectforlorn (aka Alex St Pierre). Well, it may well be at some point in the near future! Starting life as a tech demo, this short has an interesting back story and has evolved into something even more interesting. Check out our review and add your own thoughts! Credits - …

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S4 E130 Music Maestro Please! (May 2024) 40:34

3M ago40:34

40:34

This week, we discuss two stunning music videos: Children of Pain by @VincereSylph with video created by @TomJantol and @tanyasubaBg ; and Firefly by @TheEsotericaChannel in Unreal Engine. Children of Pain is a perfect example of Tom's 'anymation' approach whilst Firefly demonstrates just how far Unreal Engine has come as a creative toolset in one …

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S4 E129 Cinematics: GTA5 (May 2024) 58:16

3M ago58:16

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Not for the first time do we discuss the gorgeous cinematic qualities of GTA5, and this week we share a beaut by @Salva.Padilla. This one has a distinct vibe to it, but it is its general ambiguity that we especially love about the machinima. We each see something a little different in it! What do you see in it? Credits - Speakers: Ricky Grove, Phil…

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Inner Work: Go to your edge to find your centre with Lachlan Mitchell 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

This episode is all about going deeper. Lachlan Mitchell is a specialised entrepreneur coach, who processes and uncovers conflict through facing your shadow. We get stuck into what shadow work is, how complex humans are, and how we can process and uncover by merely checking in and asking the right questions. Lachlan reasons with me about identity a…

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Wales’ first female world champion 34:05

3M ago34:05

34:05

Stacey Copeland sits in for Buncey as Lauren Price becomes a world champion. She is joined by Barry Jones to reflect on an historic night of boxing in the Welsh capital. We hear from Lauren, as well as her promoter Ben Shalom and her partner Karriss Artingstall.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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S4 E128 Machinima News Omnibus (May 2024) 1:21:53

3M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Our May update on machinima and virtual production related news highlights some of the latest generative AI tools, warts and all, and brings to attention several of the latest machinima potential games, including Jaws, Jurassic World Evolution, Rise of the Hydra and Harold Halibut. We discuss the challenges filmmakers face when developing games fro…

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Introducing... Powerplay: The House of Don King 35:29

3M ago35:29

35:29

Veteran fight aficionado Steve Bunce is alongside Heavyweight Champion of the World Lennox Lewis to examine the early life and crimes of notorious Boxing promoter Don King. Listen to the full box set first on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Ep 18 - Patricia Highsmith and The Incredible Mr. Ripley 55:47

3M ago55:47

55:47

Special Guest, novelist Hal Bodner, discusses the unique writer, Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) and, in particular, her most popular novel, "The Incredible Mr. Ripley" (1955). The podcast opens with a short biography and then a more focused discussion of Ripley. Complete notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com…

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S4 E127 May the Force: A Tribute (May 2024) 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

This week we celebrate Star Wars with a fabulous short portraying the infamous AT-AT death walkers as 'nature-creatures' in their natural habitat - this is a beautifully observed work, made in Unreal Engine by Jeremy Cummins. Cummins is an experienced character creator, now working for Tippett Studio, with an impressive list of credits including An…

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S4 E126 Music Videos: Portal | Helldivers 2 (Apr 2024) 32:37

4M ago32:37

32:37

This week, we cover three outstanding music videos, demonstrating different genres of music and different game engines - a re-imagined Simon and Garfunkel classic, a pop-tacular and a rap. We discuss the perfect match between the lyrics, the game and the images our three selected creators have demonstrated in these shorts. We suggest comparing and …

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S4 E125 Its science but not as we know it... Blackholes & New York (Apr 2024) 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

This week, we discuss one of the most outstanding presentations of space science, by @EpicSpaceman , called I put 4M Suns in a Blackhole. Made in Blender, we discuss the creative workflow adopted, from zero to hero - and why the @BlenderOfficial Foundation should take note. We make a few suggestions for enhancing the work even more and discuss the …

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