Best Joe Serra Podcasts (2024)

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Signs (2002) 1:43:21

6h ago1:43:21

1:43:21

WELCOME BACK to The Movie Planet Podcast, Season 7 Episode 10! This week, Joe has nominated 2002's "Signs" for the Sci-Fi Horror Movie Pantheon. Listen as Joe and Steve discuss this film and decide whether this one of the crown jewels of M. Night Shyamalan or if it should get lost in a cornfield! The Pantheons: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/…

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BONUS SHOW: Shocktober! 29:05

10h ago29:05

29:05

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve, and Joe and Andrew sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Steve REgrades his Star Wars movies Joe and Andrew's Shocktober Watches! "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW AustraliaBy Joe Serra

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019: Don't Miss This if You Want Better English Listening Skills 19:27

2d ago19:27

19:27

In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, we explore how to level up your listening skills with a mix of foundational principles and practical techniques. We go beyond the basics, offering insights into managing your listening practice to fit any schedule and ways to keep it engaging and effective. Whether you’ve got just a few minutes a day o…

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BONUS SHOW: Pre-Comic Con Theories and Receipts 33:27

13d ago33:27

33:27

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Steve's Viewing Habits What movie are we doing next? Marvel Talk (Pre-Deadpool and Wolverine and Comic-Con) - lots of theories, lots of WRONG theories. Feel free to laugh at us. "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 5…

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What Does It Mean to Live a Good Life? Filmmakers, Writers, Visionaries & Educators Share their Stories 15:14

20d ago15:14

15:14

What does it mean to live a good life? How can the arts help us learn to speak the language of the Earth and cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What is the power of mentorship for forging character and creative vision? How can we hold onto our cultural heritage and traditions, while preparing students for the needs of the 21st century? Alan Poul…

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018: Improve English Fluency and Spontaneous Speaking Without Boring Learning Routines ft. Carolina Ramos 46:29

9d ago46:29

46:29

In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I talk with Carolina Ramos about her creative approach to learning English through acting and emotion. Carolina shares how she combines theater and language teaching, helping students connect to English in a more personal and memorable way. We discuss why learning through action and multi-sensory activ…

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and The Fourth Kind (2009) 37:31

14d ago37:31

37:31

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve gave themselves some homework assignments to help fill out our pantheons a bit. Homework Assignment: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Homework Assignment: The Fourth Kind (2009) Future Homework Assignments! "Winning Edge" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvani…

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BONUS SHOW: Andrew's Gives More Grades! 22:01

22d ago22:01

22:01

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Andrew sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Grades Grades Grades What did you watch this summer? "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW AustraliaBy Joe Serra

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A Quiet Place (2018) 1:50:28

29d ago1:50:28

1:50:28

WELCOME BACK to The Movie Planet Podcast, Season 7 Episode 9! This week, Andrew has nominated 2018's "A Quiet Place" for the Sci-Fi Horror Movie Pantheon. Listen as Joe and Andrew discuss this film and decide whether this movie is as good as we remember or if it needs someone to scream to destroy it! The Pantheons: https://docs.google.com/spreadshe…

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017: This is what Happens When you Start LIVING your English (not just learning it) ft. Alberto Alonzo 55:36

1M ago55:36

55:36

How can creating your own cultural immersion experience help you take your English skills to the next level? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I sit down with Alberto Alonso, a veteran ESL educator, to explore the most effective ways to make English learning fun, engaging, and part of your daily life. We chat about how culture—like mus…

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BONUS SHOW: Directors Cuts, Theatrical cuts, Extended Cuts...OH MY! 29:07

1M ago29:07

29:07

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: The Different Types of Cuts of a Movie Empire Magazine Article: "22 Director's Cuts That Massive Changed Their Original Movies" by Ben Travis "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia…

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016: Want to reach C2-Level English in 2025? Here’s how 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we dive into how you can achieve your English fluency breakthrough in 2025. With just a few weeks left in 2024, now is the time to set up key fluency activities that will help you reach your goals. I’ll walk you through three essential steps: (1) learning from C2-level speakers, (2) balance your native…

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How Toxic Relationships Shape Us - MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER - Highlights 18:03

2M ago18:03

18:03

“Often when people write or make movies about romances with young adults, I think they are very flippant about it and don't take it seriously. But I think that those friendships and romantic relationships are some of the most important ones because they really set the stage for the rest of our lives. If your first relationship is incredibly toxic a…

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BONUS SHOW: Ain't Our Podcast Great? 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Our Top Podcasts WE'VE Recorded Steve Interviews Joe about Podcasting Disney Speedstorm - Inside Out 2 Season The Animated Pantheon "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia…

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015: From Surviving the SHOCK of Fast English in Manchester to Inspiring Millions with Weronika 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

Have you ever experienced this moment of absolute shock when an English-speaking situation is completely overwhelming even though you did your best to prepare yourself for it? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I chat with Weronika, an inspiring English coach and language enthusiast. She shares her story of moving to Manchester, UK, whe…

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BONUS SHOW: Will the Next Franchise Please Stand Up? 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Steve's updates some grades Steve's eyes are bigger than his stomach What is the next big franchise? What movie has come out that nobody is talking about but should be? R*pe and Gratuitous Violence in Movies "Hot Sauce" provide…

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Tomb Raider (2018) and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve gave themselves some homework assignments to help fill out our pantheons a bit. Homework Assignment: Tomb Raider (2018) Homework Assignment: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989) Future Homework Assignments! "Winning Edge" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224…

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014: 5 Polyglot Secrets that English Learners Need to Know ft. The Couch Polyglot 46:21

2M ago46:21

46:21

What secrets do polyglots hide that English learners can benefit from? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I sit down with Laura, a passionate polyglot who shares her journey of learning multiple languages. We discuss how she manages to juggle five professional languages while maintaining conversational skills in others. Laura also revea…

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Tell Me Lies w/ Creator, Writer, Exec. Producer MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

What is love? How do the friendships and relationships we have early in our lives affect us for years to come? Meaghan Oppenheimer is a screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner who tells stories driven by flawed, deeply human characters and the relationships between them. She’s behind Hulu’s drama series Tell Me Lies, starring Grace Van Pat…

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BONUS SHOW: Star Wars/Video Games 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and JC went down a few rabbit holes. Star Wars properties and grades Reflecting on Steve and Joe's Video Game discussion JC gives some updated grades Nostalgic Crushes "Winning Edge" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia…

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BONUS SHOW: Video Games? Where's the Movie Content? 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: The best video games we've ever played "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW AustraliaBy Joe Serra

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013: How to Master English Without Traditional Methods ft. Hannah Hitchcock 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Download your Free PDF Guide to implement all the ideas from this podcast. Tap below: https://englishhero.ck.page/proximity Are you stuck in your English learning, and wondering how to break through that plateau? Well, if that’s you… this conversation could be the gentle push gets you back on track. The key in all of this, one word: PROXIMITY. In t…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves (2023) 1:47:54

3M ago1:47:54

1:47:54

WELCOME BACK to The Movie Planet Podcast, Season 7 Episode 7! This week, JC has nominated 2023's "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves" for the Video Game/Game Movie Pantheon. Listen as Joe and JC discuss this film and decide whether this attempt at adapting the popular game FINALLY works, or if someone should just cast fireball to this movi…

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Thief (1981) and WALL-E (2008) 44:37

3M ago44:37

44:37

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh gave themselves some homework assignments to help fill out our pantheons a bit. Outtake from the previous show as Josh tries to nominate a movie Homework Assignment: Thief (1981) Homework Assignment: WALL-E (2008) Future Homework Assignments! "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wav…

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BONUS SHOW: Roy Scheider's Tangerine Dream 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Mary Elizabeth Winstead - Did she miss her window? Fargo - Joe has misconceptions and misunderstandings Josh is watching the Bond Series 2010: The Year We Make Contact Roy Scheider catalog Tangerine Dream's musical catalog Thief…

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012: Confident English on British Television with Barbara Serra | Focus on Clarity vs. Accent 55:33

3M ago55:33

55:33

Do you know who the first non-native English speaker to host a primetime news program in British TV is? Her name is Barbara Serra, and she was kind to join me here on The Heroic English Podcast. Barbara was born in Italy, was raised in Denmark, and has been living in the UK for a long time where she's worked for the BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera Englis…

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BONUS SHOW: Deadpool and Wolverine Theories! 30:11

4M ago30:11

30:11

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Andrew started theorizing about the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie on top of a few other things: It'd be cool if they... Marvel's future projects Marvel's Presence at Comic-Con 2024 "Winning Edge" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia…

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The Godfather, Part III (1990) and Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020) 2:23:06

4M ago2:23:06

2:23:06

WELCOME BACK to The Movie Planet Podcast, Season 7 Episode 6! This week, Joe has nominated 1990's "The Godfather Part III" for the Mafia Movie Pantheon. Listen as Joe and Josh discuss this film and decide whether this movie was better in 1990 or when Francis Ford Coppola decided to make Coda! "All I Want", "Top of the World" and "Seattle Song" prov…

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011: The Most Important English Learning Tip for Real Fluency 11:04

4M ago11:04

11:04

Are you ready to uncover the key question that will unlock your most fluent self in English? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I discuss a powerful question that can transform your journey to fluency. While many focus on what grammar rules to master or how to stay motivated, I introduce a crucial yet often overlooked question. I share …

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BONUS SHOW: Introducing Andrew from savingmovienight.com, Part 2 1:22:05

4M ago1:22:05

1:22:05

Welcome to the Movie Planet! This week is the second part of our conversation with our new cohost - Andrew from savingmovienight.com. Andrew joins the show and gives his grades for movies in The Pantheons Musicals Sci-Fi/Horror Mockumentary Science Fiction Sports Space Fantasy Mob/Gangster Epic Fantasy Crime Biopic Comic Book "Hot Sauce" provided b…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

4M ago10:29

10:29

“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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BONUS SHOW: Introducing Andrew from savingmovienight.com, Part 1 1:30:43

4M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Welcome to the Movie Planet! This week we're introducing a new host, Andrew from savingmovienight.com. Andrew joins the show and gives his grades for movies in the following The Pantheons! Family Film Christmas Film Western Animated War/Military Action/Adventure Video Game/Game Comedy Romance Drama Mystery/Thriller Horror "Hot Sauce" provided by: W…

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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010: From Peru to New York: Language, Culture, and Personal Growth with Joe Paz 36:23

4M ago36:23

36:23

Want to hear a cool story of language learning, traveling and adapting to new cultures? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Joe Paz. Joe was born in Peru, moved to The United States at a young age, and then returned to Peru, where we crossed paths. Joe talks about growing up in New York with Peruvian roots an…

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Varsity Blues (1999) and The Neverending Story (1984) 27:44

5M ago27:44

27:44

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve gave ourselves some homework assignments to help fill out our pantheons a bit. Homework Assignment: Varsity Blues (1999) Homework Assignment: The Neverending Story (1984) Future Homework Assignments! "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW …

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BONUS SHOW: Zendaya, Selena, Jenna, and Sydney 31:49

5M ago31:49

31:49

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: TI West movies Pirates of the Caribbean franchise Sydney Sweeney - Good Actor, Bad Actor, or Just Pretty Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya, Selena Gomez, and Jenna Ortega Jennifer Lawrence to Life to Cloverfield "Hot Sauce" provided by: W…

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009: How to Naturally Learn English Without Complicating Your Life with Matt Brooks-Green 43:32

5M ago43:32

43:32

Are you ready to discover the most effective language learning strategies? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I chat with language learning Matt Brooks Green about effective strategies for mastering a new language. We talk about the importance of comprehensible input and how engaging with content just above your current level can enhanc…

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BONUS SHOW: Vikings and Acolytes 35:27

5M ago35:27

35:27

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Steve sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Steve's take on the Blood Eagle episode on The History Channel's "Vikings" series Joe's take on "The Acolyte" on Disney Plus "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia…

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BONUS SHOW: The Beginning of the Summer Movie Season 23:40

5M ago23:40

23:40

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Joe's Grade Changes Director Duncan Jones Recent Movie Talk: Sasquatch Sunset, Challengers, Boy Kills World, Abigail, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Upcoming Movies (a little late on this one) Godzilla Talk "Hot Sauce" provid…

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008: How to Give your English that Native Touch 36:23

5M ago36:23

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Curious about how to give your English a “native” touch? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, we're exploring the fascinating concept of idiomaticity. When you start using certain words, phrases and expressions you sound more idiomatic, and this helps make your speech more fluent, engaging and natural. Join us as we discuss with Victoria,…

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The Godfather Part II (1974) 2:21:20

5M ago2:21:20

2:21:20

WELCOME BACK to The Movie Planet Podcast, Season 7 Episode 6! This week, Joe has nominated 1974's "The Godfather Part II" for the Mafia Movie Pantheon. Listen as Joe and Josh discuss this film and decide whether this is the gold standard in sequels or if this movie is overblown, overwritten, and overrated! "All I Want", "Top of the World" and "Seat…

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BONUS SHOW: A24 Movies 44:59

6M ago44:59

44:59

Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: A24 Movies - Does Joe REALLY have a blind spot here? "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW AustraliaBy Joe Serra

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BONUS SHOW: Summer Movie Season 28:07

6M ago28:07

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Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Summer Movie Preparation Josh indoctrinates his kid into Horror movies ...and then a preview of the rest of the year in the theaters "Hot Sauce" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia…

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007: How to Conquer the Intermediate Level in English with the “3M Framework” ft. Naila Farhana 47:16

6M ago47:16

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Feeling stuck in the intermediate level in English? Is there a method to conquer the "intermediate plateau"? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I sit down with Naila Farhana, a multitalented language enthusiast whose YouTube success story is nothing short of inspiring. Naila shares her accidental journey from taking a gap year to becomi…

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Seven (1995) and The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) 36:49

6M ago36:49

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Welcome to The Movie Planet BONUS SHOW! After recording the show, Joe and Josh sat down and went down a few rabbit holes: Homework Assignment: Seven (1995) Homework Assignment: The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) Coen Brothers Movies - Does Joe have ANOTHER blind spot? Josh, do YOU have any blind spots? Upcoming Homework Assignments "Hot Sauce" provided by:…

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