Best Fresh Fiction Media Podcasts (2024)

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Film & TV Ep. 14 | 'MaXXXine', 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.' and 'Shark vs. Ross Edgley' (feat. Ross Edgley) 1:16:33

9h ago1:16:33

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM Intro (0:00-7:13) DESPICABLE ME 4 (7:13-9:51) SPACE CADET (9:51-11:33) BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F. (11:33-17:29) MAXXXINE (17:29-30:50) TV Episode 6 of THE ACOLYTE (30:50-44:41) Season 2, Ep. 3-8 of THAT 90…

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Meet Nishita Parekh | Author of 'The Night of the Storm' 29:15

1d ago29:15

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We're chatting with Nishita Parekh, author of the THE NIGHT OF THE STORM. Join this lively conversation about her debut novel! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nishita Parekh was born and raised in Mumbai and now lives in Texas with her husband and toddler. She is a software programmer but a writer at heart, and loves writing about her experiences as a woman and …

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Hot Gimmick Pt. 1 Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome) 1:52:26

3d ago1:52:26

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This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…

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Episode 036 - Before the Intermission, Mid-Year Review Part 1 52:59

4d ago52:59

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In this episode, we start our review of the first half of 2024 citing the best and most notable films in what's becoming an amazing year in cinema. Intro clip from Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" from Film4, TSG Entertainment, and Blueprint Pictures distributed by Searchlight Pictures Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing…

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Episode 035 - Somewhere in Crime Part 1 - Heist Movies 53:38

6d ago53:38

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In this episode, we begin our look at the cinema of crime focussing on the heist movie. Intro clip from Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon" from Artists Entertainment Complex and distributed by Warner Bros Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-11176/…

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Film & TV Ep. 13 | 'A Quiet Place: Day One', 'WondLa' (feat. Teri Hatcher) and 'The Devil's Bath' (feat. Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala) 1:04:11

5d ago1:04:11

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM Intro (0:00-2:50) A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (2:50-12:04) HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1 (12:04-14:46) KINDS OF KINDNESS (14:46-16:44) THE DEVIL'S BATH (16:44-21:00) JANET PLANET (21:00-22:16) I USED TO…

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Meet Rachel Dodes & Lauren Mechling | Authors of 'The Memo' 36:39

8d ago36:39

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We're chatting with Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling, authors of THE MEMO. Join this lively conversation about their work! ABOUT RACHEL DODES: Rachel Dodes is a freelance culture writer. She’s a regular contributor to Vanity Fair, and her work has also appeared in Town & Country, ELLE, Esquire, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed …

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Film & TV Ep. 12 | 'Thelma' (feat. June Squibb & Josh Margolin) and 'The Exorcism' (feat. Joshua John Miller & M.A. Fortin) 1:04:21

8d ago1:04:21

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM Intro (0:00-1:15) THE BIKERIDERS (1:15-9:15) THELMA (09:15-12:09) THE EXORCISM (12:09-18:07) TV Episode 3 of THE ACOLYTE (18:07-20:00) Season 2, Ep. 6-9 of PERFECT MATCH (20:00-26:47) WHAT WE'VE BEEN WATCH…

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Meet Aimée Carter | Author of the 'Royal Blood' series 33:37

12d ago33:37

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We're chatting with Aimée Carter, author of the ROYAL BLOOD series. Join this lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Aimée Carter is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the award-winning author of more than a dozen books, including The Goddess Test series, the Blackcoat Rebellion series, and the Simon Thorn series for middle…

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Film & TV Ep. 11 | 'Inside Out 2' (feat. Tony Hale), 'Fresh Kills' (feat. Jennifer Esposito), and 'Firebrand' 1:09:38

17d ago1:09:38

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay and special guest Susan Kamyab Stephens (of Irving Community Television & ThisChixFlix.com) discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM Intro (0:00-2:20) INSIDE OUT 2 (2:20-23:50) FRESH KILLS (23:50-28:45) FIREBRAND (28:45-33:48) Quick Mention: TUES…

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Episode 034 - The Comfort of Strangeness Part 3 56:32

20d ago56:32

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In this episode, we continue our journey through the cinema of the strange finishing our look at the surreal as well as introducing films as metaphor, fairtale and the unsettling. Intro clip from David Lynch's "Lost Highway" from Ciby 2000 and Asymmetrical Productions, distributed by October Films and Ciby 2000 Opening music: https://pixabay.com/mu…

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Surf Studs 18:02

21d ago18:02

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6/13/2024 SURF STUDS Season 7 - Episode #50 SUMMARY Description: James was just about to start college in Malibu and was excited about immersing himself in California's culture. Having always dreamt of being a surfer, he finally was able to get an old surfboard and hit the beach. He was quickly mesmerized by the skilled surfers and the athletic pro…

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Meet Lisa Regan | Author of 'Her Dying Secret' (Detective Josie Quinn series) 34:33

23d ago34:33

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We're chatting with Lisa Regan, author of the Detective Josie Quinn series, including Her Dying Secret. Join this lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Regan is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series as well as several other crime fiction titles. She has a Bachelor’s degree in…

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Meet Shaina Steinberg | Author of 'Under the Paper Moon' 29:06

23d ago29:06

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We're chatting with Shaina Steinberg, author of Under the Paper Moon. Join this lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shaina Steinberg is the author of the Bishop & Gallagher Mysteries, as well as a film and television writer who’s worked on Malcolm in the Middle, Everwood, Cold Case, Bionic Woman and Spartacus. Named to the Young a…

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Meet Amy Andrews | Author of the 'Outback Heat' Series 36:28

24d ago36:28

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We're chatting with Amy Andrews, author of the OUTBACK HEAT series. Join this lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amy is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling, triple RITA nominated Aussie author who has written eighty contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets and sold over 3 million books. Her books bri…

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S03-E005 - Ted Nugent Has Over 60 Songbirds In His Michigan Swamp And Tells Us Why He Enjoys Them -240608 8:52

26d ago8:52

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Uncle Ted is a self-described song bird addict and he explains why taking a walk through his Michigan property is so important to him and his family. The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S03-E005 - Ted Nugent Has Over 60 Songbirds In His Michigan Swamp And Tells Us Why He Enjoys Them -240608By Ted Nugent & Keith Mark

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Episode 033 - The Grey Escape 58:35

27d ago58:35

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In this episode we discuss the cinema of the grey and how movies represent old age for good and bad in a wider cultural context Intro clip from Robert Zemeckis' "Death Becomes Her" from Universal Pictures Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-11176/ Two Oceans is a creation of Siouxfire & Sc…

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Film & TV Ep. 10 | 'The Watchers' (feat. Ishana Shyamalan), 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' & 'The Acolyte' 56:07

26d ago56:07

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay and special guest Bryan Kluger (of High Def Digest & Boomstick Comics) discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM Alamo Drafthouse Theaters Close in Dallas-Fort Worth (0:00-15:15) BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE (15:15-26:49) THE WATCHERS (26:49-35:02) ALIEN…

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S03-E004 - Free For All Friday And Ted Is Busting Out His Guitar - 240607 8:29

27d ago8:29

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Along with breaking out his guitar for a little impromptu jam, Uncle Ted weighs in on Pride Month and reminds us all the Hunter Nation has a special, Hunter Pride 365 membership. The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S03-E004 - Free For All Friday And Ted Is Busting Out His Guitar - 240607By Ted Nugent & Keith Mark

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S03-E003 - Biden Finally Decides To Address The Border As His Polling Numbers Continue To Tank - 20240606 5:57

28d ago5:57

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The Biden Administration has suddenly decided to take action on the Southern border after polling numbers are tanking. Tune to hear why Uncle Ted feels it’s a lot too little and a lot too late. The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S03-E003 - Biden Finally Decides To Address The Border As His Polling Numbers Continue To Tank - 20240606…

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S03-E002 - Dr. Fauci Is Under The Government Microscope And Uncle Ted Shares His Prognosis - 240605 10:49

29d ago10:49

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Finally, the government is asking Dr. Fauci hard questions that most American’s have wanted answers to for years and Uncle Ted isn’t surprised by some of what we are learning. Tune in to get The Motor City Madman’s take on what the “good doctor” has done. The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S03-E002 - Dr. Fauci Is Under The Government Microscope …

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S03-E001 - The Nightly Nuge Is Back To Address Lawfare In America - 240604 11:26

1M ago11:26

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Ted Nugent has been a very busy man but he makes time this week to chime in on the recent verdict in President Trump’s case in New York but he doesn’t stop there. Tell all you friends to tune in tonight and all this week. The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S03-E001 - "The Nightly Nuge” Is Back To Address Lawfare In America - 240604…

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Episode 032 - The Comfort of Strangeness Part 2 53:51

1M ago53:51

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In this episode we continue our discussion on the cinema of the strange discussing some of our favourite absurd and surreal films. Intro clip from John Boorman's "Zardoz" from John Boorman Productions Ltd and distributed by 20th Fox and Fox-Rank Distributors Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing music: https://pixabay.com/musi…

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Film & TV Ep. 9 | 'The Dead Don't Hurt' (feat. Viggo Mortensen) and 'In a Violent Nature' (feat. Lauren-Marie Taylor) 1:39:04

1M ago1:39:04

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM THE DEAD DON'T HURT IN A VIOLENT NATURE WHAT YOU WISH FOR SUMMER CAMP TV LOOT Season Two Finale (Apple TV+) VANDERPUMP RULES INTERVIEWS THE DEAD DON'T HURT director/writer/star Viggo Mortensen IN A VIOLENT…

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh) 1:29:02

1M ago1:29:02

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This episode discusses all of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "Cyborg 009 buddy," Josh McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…

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Episode 031 - Queer Cinema Picture Show 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

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Joined by our special guest Cesar, we explore Queer Cinema highlighting some of our favourites of the genre while going through its history Intro clip from Stephan Elliot's "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" from PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Specific Films, distributed by Roadshow Film Distributors Opening music: https://pixaba…

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Film & TV Ep. 8 | 'Furiosa' (Extended Review), 'Hit Man' & 'Trying' Season 4 (feat. Rafe Spall & Esther Smith) 1:48:56

1M ago1:48:56

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay and Dan Moran (of the Fear & Loathing in Cinema Podcast) discuss the latest in entertainment, including what's happening at the cinema and on television. This week's episode features talks about: FILM FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (Extended Review) THE GARFIELD MOVIE HIT MAN TV TRYING Season 4 (Apple TV+)…

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Meet Jeff Zentner | Author of 'Colton Gentry's Third Act' 35:05

1M ago35:05

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We're chatting with Jeff Zentner, author of COLTON GENTRY'S THIRD ACT. Join this lively conversation about his work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jeff Zentner is the author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King, Goodbye Days, and Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee. He has won the William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, the Interna…

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Episode 030 - The Comfort of Strangeness Part 1 58:04

2M ago58:04

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In this episode we begin our look at the cinema of the strange as well as pay our tributes to Roger Corman. Intro clip from Spike Jonze's "Being John Malkovich" from Gramercy Pictures, Propaganda Films, and Single Cell Pictures distributed by USA Films and Universal Pictures International Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing …

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Film & TV Ep. 7 | 'IF', 'Babes', 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' & 'The Big Cigar' (feat. cast and showrunners) 1:11:07

2M ago1:11:07

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta, James Cole Clay and Courtney Howard discuss the latest in entertainment, including what's happening at the cinema and on television. This week's episode features talks about: FILM IF BABES THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 BACK IN BLACK FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA ORPHAN (Scream Factory Blu-ray release) Various film screenings on …

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Meet Susan C. Shea | Author of 'Murder and the Missing Dog' 36:13

2M ago36:13

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We're chatting with Susan C. Shea, author of MURDER AND THE MISSING DOG. Join us for a lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Susan C. Shea loves fine art, interesting food, all things France, the beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area she lives in, and her two orange tabby cats. She writes three mystery series that arise out of her li…

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Episode 029 - Cinema is a Many Splendored Thing 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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In this episode we continue our look at the cinema of love discussing stories of optimism, doom and growth while sharing some of our favourite examples along the way. Intro clip from Rob Reiner's "The Princess Bride" from Act III Communications and Buttercup Films distributed by 20th Century Fox and Interaccess Film Distribution Opening music: http…

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Treasure Trail 20:08

2M ago20:08

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5/14/2023 TREASURE TRAIL Season 7 - Episode #49 SUMMARY Description: Jason doubted Luke would want to go for a hike in the intense summer heat as a first date, but he happily proved him wrong. He was both excited and nervous to invite this hunky stud out on a Saturday afternoon hike in the uncharted woods. At the mountain's peak, the sweltering sun…

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Film & TV Ep. 6 | 'The Last Stop in Yuma County' (feat. director Francis Galluppi), 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' and 'The Dry' Films 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. So, sit back, relax, and tune in! This week's happenings include: A discussion on the state of the film/theater industry. FILM THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES I SAW THE …

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Let's Chat about "Bad Reputations" with Xio Axelrod 39:41

2M ago39:41

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We're chatting with Xio Axelrod, author of GIRLS WITH BAD REPUTATIONS. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Xio Axelrod is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning contemporary romance, romantic fiction, and what she likes to call strange, twisted tales. Xio grew up in the music industry and began recording at a young age. When she isn't writing stories, she c…

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Meet Joanna Davidson Politano | Author of 'The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple' 27:49

2M ago27:49

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We're chatting with Joanna Davidson Politano, author of THE ELUSIVE TRUTH OF LILY TEMPLE. Join us for a lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Joanna Davidson Politano freelances for a small nonfiction publisher but spends much of her time spinning tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript f…

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Meet Lisa Gardner | Author of 'Still See You Everywhere' 41:00

2M ago41:00

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We're chatting with Lisa Gardner, author of STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE. Join us for a lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Gardner, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-d…

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Episode 028 - Love in the Time of Cinema 59:27

2M ago59:27

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In this episode, we take our first look at the cinema of love featuring stories of the fleeting, loss, tragedy and obsession sharing some of our favourite examples along the way. CREDITS: Intro clip from Richard Linklater's "Before Sunrise" from Castle Rock Entertainment and distributed by Columbia Pictures Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/…

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Film & TV Ep. 5 | 'The Fall Guy,' 'The Idea of You' (feat. director Michael Showalter) and 'The Big Door Prize' (feat. show runner David West Read and stars Chris O'Dowd & Josh Segarra) 1:24:41

2M ago1:24:41

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. So, sit back, relax, and tune in! This week's happenings include: FILM THE FALL GUY THE IDEA OF YOU STAR WARS EP. 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE WILDCAT JEANNE DU BARRY CIVIL WAR HARDWARE WARS (MVD Rewind Coll…

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Meet Jennifer Deibel | Author of 'The Irish Matchmaker' 31:28

2M ago31:28

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We're chatting with Jennifer Deibel, author of THE IRISH MATCHMAKER. Join us for a lively conversation about romance and mystery! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jennifer Deibel is the bestselling and award-winning author of A Dance in Donegal, The Lady of Galway Manor and The Maid of Ballymacool. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missi…

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Film & TV Ep. 4 | Taylor Swift, ‘Challengers’ and ‘Humane’ (feat. director Caitlin Cronenberg) 1:18:58

2M ago1:18:58

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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. In addition, they engage in a healthy debate on Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and conduct an interview with filmmaker Caitlin Cronenberg. So, sit back, relax, and tune in!…

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Episode 027 - Sugar and Violence 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

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In this episode, we look at our disappointments, honourable mentions and top films of 2023 CREDITS: Intro clip from Juel Taylor's "They Cloned Tyrone" from MACRO Media distributed by Netflix Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-11176/ Two Oceans is a creation of Siouxfire & Scrumpy in assoc…

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Stories told by soldiers: WW1 - The Savage Enemy 31:02

3M ago31:02

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Though initiated by Germany with an unbridled savagery that showed no partiality towards age or innocence, that sought to leave the aggrieved with "only their eyes to weep with," the war erupted onto the global stage. Belgium, a neutral territory ostensibly safeguarded by international diplomacy, found itself violated, its integrity marred as Germa…

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Classic Fiction: The story of an hour by Kate Chopin 6:09

3M ago6:09

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The Story of an Hour, a short story written by Kate Chopin, is provides reflection of the writer's life experiences and attitudes about women and independence. Support the showBy Lore Studios

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Film & TV Ep. 3 | 'Sasquatch Sunset' (feat. directors David & Nathan Zellner) and 'Earthsounds' (feat. producer Sam Hodgson and scientists Beth Goodwin & Bourhan Yassin) 1:07:10

3M ago1:07:10

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On episode 3, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and on television. We also have filmmaker and scientists interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM SASQUATCH SUNSET THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE ABIGAIL REBEL MOON: PART TWO T…

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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman) 52:48

3M ago52:48

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This episode discusses Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…

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Meet Vivienne Lorret | Author of 'It Had to Be a Duke' 34:08

3M ago34:08

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We're chatting with Vivienne Lorret, author of IT HAD TO BE A DUKE. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today bestselling author VIVIENNE LORRET transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of fun and steamy Regency Romances, with works including the Wallflower Wedding series, the Rakes of Fallow Hall series, the Season’s Original series, …

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Episode 026 - The 26th Chamber of the Gaijin 1:05:21

3M ago1:05:21

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In this episode, we look at movie news, our selection of martial arts films and a review of Dev Patel's Monkey Man CREDITS: Intro clip from Lau Kar-leung's "Executioners from Shaolin" from the Shaw Brothers Studio Opening music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-116199/ Closing music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-11176/ Two Oceans is a creation of Sioux…

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Film & TV Ep. 2 | 'Arcadian' (feat. Jaeden Martell & Maxwell Jenkins ) & 'Girls State' (feat. directors Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss) 1:06:49

3M ago1:06:49

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On episode 2, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and at home on the tube. We also have filmmaker and actor interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM CIVIL WAR ARCADIAN STING GIRLS STATE LISA FRANKENSTEIN TV FRANKLIN FALLOUT INTERVIEW…

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Meet Michel Prince | Author of 'Tempered Beats' 35:05

3M ago35:05

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We're chatting with Michel Prince, author of TEMPERED BEATS. Join us for a lively conversation about mystery. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance. With characters yelling …

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