Best Mick Dark Podcasts (2024)

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About NATO, Russia and why he stays optimistic about Ukraine even in the dark days. My conversation with General (Ret.) Mick Ryan 22:32

10d ago22:32

22:32

If you listen to my podcast The Global Agora you know Mick Ryan has been generous enough to appear on my show. He is a military strategist and retired Australian Army major general, so I again used this opportunity to talk about all things related to NATO and the Russian war against Ukraine. And while the days are dark, he says he stays optimistic.…

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Dark Tower Detour: The Battle of Jericho with Kingslingers 1:48:56

1d ago1:48:56

1:48:56

Today, we’re unlocking our debut episode of the Dark Tower Detour, our Patreon-exclusive series that studies the minutiae of Roland Deschain’s epic quest. Hosted by Dan Pfleegor and Dan Caffrey, this exclusive series covers a range of topics that interest those who remember the face of their father. No character is too small. No detail too obscure.…

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BPS 375: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin 52:06

2d ago52:06

52:06

Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a relatively short period of time graduated to being a stunt coordinator and second-unit director. In those capacities, Johnny has worked on over 260 films, TV shows, and commercials, and even won…

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#168 Tiddlyjinx 1:38:47

2d ago1:38:47

1:38:47

Freddy thinks we need to change his name because he’s not fat, and wants to get rid of hills because he’s too fat. Also Fat Olympics. It’s a very fat heavy episode. What else did you expect? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PODCAST 194 THE GREEN GREEN GRASS.... 26:57

3d ago26:57

26:57

We hear what people look forward to most about coming home from a holiday And discuss the challenges facing the new government when it comes to travel, transport and tourism

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From Ceausescu's Romania to NATO: How Oana Lungescu rewrote the history of the Alliance 18:29

6d ago18:29

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We met many times, so I was really happy when Oana Lungescu agreed to the following interview. She is the longest-serving NATO Spokesperson, from 2010 to 2023, and the first woman and first journalist to hold the post. And, as she said, she was also the first person from the wrong side of the Iron Curtain in this position. We talked about her caree…

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever 1:03:26

8d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show to discuss what he's seeing in the film business, from a street level. Thomas works with all the major agencies, top end producers and managers. If anyone knows what Hollywood is looking or he…

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The Legend of El Chupacabra - Rob Mabry 1:04:59

8d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Send us a Text Message. Rob Marby and I discuss filmmaking and his bucket list project, The Legend of El Chupacabra. ***** Rob Mabry was born on November 22, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas. He spent the better part of his youth in Bavaria (Germany), where his parents both worked for the US government. He developed a love of movies at an early age thro…

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BPS 374: The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono 1:14:10

9d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable journey in the business which expands across theatre and short films. John is one of the founders of the Jabberwocky Theatre Company in 2004 which became the Rogue Machine Theatre in 2008 where…

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#E167 Paul In The Mud with Teddy Grey 1:31:37

9d ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Youtuber Teddy Grey joins us to talk about Jay Slater and the Mum detectives of Facebook, and we have a new idea for a tattoo. Follow Teddy here https://www.youtube.com/@TeddyGreyOS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing Adaptations with Joe Wright 55:28

14d ago55:28

55:28

Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Joe Wright. Joe has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top directors with his rare ability to captivate global audiences through his extraordinary cinematic craft. Most recently, Wright directed the psychological thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, starring Amy Adams, Julian…

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An electoral wipeout of Tories? All the things in the UK are now being seen as terrible 26:47

14d ago26:47

26:47

The United Kingdom general election takes place on July 4th. "All the things in the UK are now being seen as terrible," Professor Steven Fielding told me. He is an expert in British politics and modern political history and is currently writing a book analyzing the Labour Party since the 1970s. So is this going to be an electoral wipeout for the ru…

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PODCAST 193 THE VANGUARD WAY 29:30

16d ago29:30

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We enjoy the perfect day's walk along the Vanguard Way in southern England, taking in the forest haunts of Winnie the Pooh along the way. Plus a warning to travellers about the latest travel scam.

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Revival 3:06:29

16d ago3:06:29

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In 2014, Stephen King took a turn toward the macabre with Revival. A sprawling opus about the intersection between faith and science, the novel has since become a favorite amongst Constant Readers, who all consider it to be one of his modern masterpieces with an ending that haunts you forever. Today, the Losers step up and prepare to be healed by M…

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BPS 373: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost 51:58

16d ago51:58

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Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two important persons on set with a shared vision and respect influences the work environment and (the ultimate result) the film, a great deal. We’re inspired this week by cinematographer, and author, J…

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#166 Racey Lang with Mick Ferry 1:49:41

17d ago1:49:41

1:49:41

Use discount code DMT25 for some new gear at https://www.fradime.co.uk/ Mick Ferry joins to discuss the ups and downs of mountaineering, why adults need to stop speaking children, and Rob’s reaction to a crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:28

21d ago1:05:28

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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin…

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The Tommyknockers Rules and Other Stephen King Hot Takes 1:43:47

23d ago1:43:47

1:43:47

The Losers once again find themselves in Hell where they're surrounded by the most scorching Stephen King hot takes they've read to date. Yes, we're back with another installment of Firestarters. For context, this feature sees the Club sift through hot takes submitted by their patrons -- Constant Readers just like you! Each one is classified as mil…

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Think About Me - Malachi Gagnon 48:38

22d ago48:38

48:38

Send us a Text Message. Had a fun conversation with up-and-coming singer Malachi Gagnon talking about his blossoming career and his new music. *** Emerging pop-country singer-songwriter Malachi Gagnon is a small-town all-American 16-year-old who found his love for singing and songwriting where many of music’s biggest stars first discover their inne…

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BPS 372: How NOT to Lose Money Producing Indie Films with Anne Marie Gillen 1:04:38

23d ago1:04:38

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The film industry had to adjust a lot since the hit of COVID. Thanks to streaming services, the hit wasn’t as volatile as could be. Now that society seems to be reaching the end of the pandemic, the future of the filmmaking and film experience post-COVID has become part of the conversation. To help us explore the subject, I have on the show today, …

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#165 Pasta From a Mechanic 1:37:39

24d ago1:37:39

1:37:39

Use discount code DMT25 for some new gear at https://www.fradime.co.uk/ Should you accept pasta from a mechanic? Is there a better alternative to a minute’s silence? And should we be shredding our poo? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PODCAST 192 DOWN UNDER WITH THE CROCS AND THE QUOKKAS 32:35

25d ago32:35

32:35

We discuss the merits of visiting Australia in the wake of Mick's trip to the less fashionable West and North of this vast country. On the agenda: strange pronunciations, marvellous marsupials, loud and lovely birds and the very important distinction between Salties and Freshies, just in case you meet a crocodile.…

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Early election in France: Is Macron's political maneuver foolish and shortsighted? 21:33

27d ago21:33

21:33

What's next for the European Union after the European Parliament election? Will Ursula von der Leyen continue as the President of the European Commission? And what to expect from France on the EU scene as President Emmanuel Macron announced the early election and it could lead to a far-right government? I talked to Professor Erik Jones, Director of…

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Peace summit in Switzerland: What would be Ukraine's success? 20:17

29d ago20:17

20:17

On 15 and 16 June, Switzerland is organizing a Summit on Peace in Ukraine and about 90 countries and organizations will attend. Russia wasn't invited and Ukrainian analyst Julia Kazdobina explains why. She is a Visiting Fellow at The Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies and she heads the Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies. So what w…

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Mapping Stephen King's Maine with Sharon Kitchens 1:19:28

1M ago1:19:28

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As Constant Readers, we love to wander through King's Dominion, whether it's down the main street of Castle Rock or through the barrens outside of Derry. But Sharon Kitchens actually followed the footsteps of Stephen King, and she lived to tell the tale. Well, she lived to write the book! It's called Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide, and it'…

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BPS 371: Selling Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark with Cody Meirick 47:24

1M ago47:24

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Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to …

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#164 Fat Wife Vs. Old Husband with Kat Baker 1:54:29

1M ago1:54:29

1:54:29

FREE BEER! http://beer52.com/deadmen Use discount code DMT25 for some new gear at https://www.fradime.co.uk/ Adult creator Kat Baker joins the Dead Men as we dissect a trouble marriage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What is Putin afraid of? 21:32

1M ago21:32

21:32

What is Vladimir Putin afraid of? Should the West be concerned about Russian nuclear rhetoric? And what do current Putin's reshuffles and purges tell us about his regime? I talked to ⁠Andrei Soldatov⁠, a Russian investigative journalist, co-founder, and editor of Agentura.ru, a watchdog of the Russian secret services’ activities. He is also a nonre…

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The Trillias Gambit - J.V. Hillard 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Send us a Text Message. JV and I sit down to discuss his Warminster Series and the art and craft of writing. *** Born of steel, fire, and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations. His fath…

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Stephen King's Earliest Stories with Bev Vincent 1:57:40

1M ago1:57:40

1:57:40

To celebrate the release of King’s latest shortest story collection You Like It Darker, we’re unlocking our premiere episode of The Stephen King Archives, our Patreon exclusive imprint in which your Losers search the vault of Stephen King material – dusting off unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, coffee-stained manuscripts, and al…

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BPS 370: Changing the World with Your Documentary with Susan Kucera 27:13

1M ago27:13

27:13

In the stillness of a serene morning, the light of inspiration dawns upon us as we venture into the depths of human creativity and perseverance. On today's episode, we welcome the visionary documentarian Susan Kucera, whose lens captures the intricate dance of life and the profound undercurrents of our existence.Susan Kucera, a remarkable filmmaker…

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#163 Beyonce or Chips? 1:39:44

1M ago1:39:44

1:39:44

Use discount code DMT25 for some new gear at https://www.fradime.co.uk/ We sensibly debate the benefits of National Service, decide whether Beyonce is better than chips and discuss Freddy’s new film role Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is the junta in Myanmar losing? 17:05

1M ago17:05

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I talked to Aung Myo Min, Minister of Human Rights in the National Unity Government of Myanmar. Our interview was conducted at the CEE-Asia Forum in Bratislava organized by the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (⁠CEIAS⁠) and Slovak Foreign Policy Association (⁠SFPA⁠). We talked about whether the junta in Myanmar is losing, the role of Rus…

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Hollywood King: On The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Monkey, and Neil Young 2:11:39

1M ago2:11:39

2:11:39

Losers Randall, Justin, and Jenn are joined by LC OG Wolfman Mac (Halloweenies) to talk the latest developments in King's Dominion. That includes the news that Hollywood Hunk Glen Powell will star in Edgar Wright's The Running Man, Neon picking up Oz Perkins' adaptation of The Monkey, and Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk heading into production thi…

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BPS 369: Music Licensing for Film Demystified with Chris Small 46:57

1M ago46:57

46:57

We have all wanted to have a killer song we love in one of our films or projects, that perfect song that makes the scene pop off the screen. When you begin to investigate how to get permission for the song you soon discover the maze of red tape and crap you need to deal with in order to have the song in your film.From getting film festival rights t…

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#162 The Pettiest Man in the World 1:46:15

1M ago1:46:15

1:46:15

Use discount code DMT25 at https://www.fradime.co.uk/ Tom’s been on holiday, Freddy finds some quicksand, we talk dubious usernames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What advice should Xi Jinping follow regarding Taiwan? 16:41

2M ago16:41

16:41

I just returned from a one-week-long visit to Taiwan and this podcast is one of the results of spending a few days there. I talked to Lev Nachman, a political scientist, Assistant Professor at National Chengchi University in Taipei, and a co-author of the book Taiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat. We discussed the domestic political dynamic a…

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Finn 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Today we're unlocking our "book episode" on Stephen King's e-book Finn. This was recorded in 2022 and is being unleashed today to celebrate the story being collected in his latest book: You Like It Darker. So, if you're reading that collection and you'd like to hear our thoughts on all 12 stories... good news. We have a full book episode already av…

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Blame It On Me - Dariann Leigh 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Send us a Text Message. Singer Dariann Leigh stops by the show to talk about leaving her small town and moving to Nashville to follow her musical dream and more. ****** Dariann Leigh is infatuating; all things to all people. She is effervescent yet reserved, accessible and unobtainable, red carpet glam and camo in a tree stand. Combining big-city b…

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BPS 368: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Today on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. L.A. is probably the toughest city in the world to shoot a guerilla-style film. His stories are not on filled with know…

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#161 Pet Rocks with Dean Coughlin 1:44:54

2M ago1:44:54

1:44:54

Dean Coughlin joins us as Rob tells us about the worst new comedy act ever, we think about getting a pet rock, and Rob has had some life changing news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 261 - The Wichita Massacre: Horror in the Heartland 1:37:21

2M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up another episode, this time with a feature on the gruesome crimes that happened in December of 2000. Reginald and Jonathan Carr committed horrific acts that left seven victims. The guys discuss the crimes in detail. Joey has the horns in metal and leads the conversation about Chicago death metal legends, Gorgasm. Plus, …

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You Like It Darker (Patreon Clip) 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

Here's a clip from our latest Patreon-exclusive book episode that sees your Losers leave the path of the beam and jump ahead to Stephen King's newest novel You Like It Darker. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes …

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