Best 100 Things We Learned From Film Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 153 - The Chopping Mall 58:56

8h ago58:56

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Join us this week for shops real and made up, Non-Union Johnny Five and why you shouldn't miss leg day. --- Give us a quid and we'll shout you out each episode and give you the chance to have your very own episode too! https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm --- Chopping Mall is a 1986 American independent techno-horror film co-written and directed b…

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Elisa Card - All over the world, bringing up 5 boys on her own 36:27

5h ago36:27

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Elisa is a mother of 5 sons which she brought up mostly on her own and lived in Texas, Miami, Canada, France. She overcame extreme challenges and create a life that she loves. In May 2016, she founded#happy2succeed, intending to bring awareness and wellbeing to body and mind. She inspires and and empowers women globally to discover their hidden pow…

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Anna- Maria Athanasiou - 7 books later not writing in secret anymore 38:52

3h ago38:52

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Anna-Maria Athanasiou wrote her first books, The Waiting for Summer novels in secret, firstly because she never thought she’d finish them and secondly, it was a completely new territory for her. Throughout her life Anna-Maria had regularly created scenarios and stories in her head, thinking that one day she would finally put them down on paper. Eve…

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Stefan Eiselin - Founder and Publisher of aeroTELEGRAPH 41:08

18d ago41:08

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Stefan was born and raised in Switzerland. He studied economics in Zurich and ended up in business journalism and wrote for Finanz und Wirtschaft, Berner Zeitung, Tages-Anzeiger and Handelszeitung. He loves to travel and started globetrotting as a young child with his parents. He has always been fascinated by planes and airports and became the foun…

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Episode 152 - Shrek (Live at Carlisle Megacon 2024) 46:40

12h ago46:40

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They said it couldn't be done! Or that it shouldn't be done... one of those things was definitely said. Yet here it is, the live recording of our Live show debut. Shrek! We'll learn about The muffin man, the history of the boxing ring, that onions DON'T have layers and loads more! --- I don't know what to put in this bit now we don't have a live sh…

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Susan Treadgold - The High Performing Woman 33:08

16d ago33:08

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Susan spent 16 years gaining extensive corporate and management experience at a senior level in Equity Sales, Research and Corporate Marketing in investment banks DLJ, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Passionate about helping people reach their full potential, she has developed training courses, facilitated development workshops and men…

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Episode 151 - Hellraiser (1987) 1:12:46

1d ago1:12:46

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This week the boys are off down the docks to listen to Jean Michel Jarre and visit serial killer Dennis Nilsen's murder house. It's Clive Barker's classic Sexy horror, Hellraiser! --- Also on our Patron Planty reading Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker. You can support us for just a quid at: https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm --- Dont forget to joi…

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Facts and Lies and Rock & Roll: White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane 16:31

14d ago16:31

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This week we're dropping a bunch of facts and nonsense regarding Vietnam, Go Pros and Drug montages with Joe from Hallmark of Greatness. We'll be back next week with a full length fil-um episode so hold tight! --- "White Rabbit" is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealis…

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Tracy Loubser - When life becomes "Unlocked" 34:31

7d ago34:31

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Tracy lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. After realising that she didn’t need to compete with the world for acceptance and belonging – that it was something within her – she was inspired to help others to do the same. In addition to her work as a transformational catalyst and speaker, she is an independent financial consultant, as well as an acco…

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Agni Scott - How she nearly didn’t get the part in Find me Falling 35:56

1M ago35:56

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Agni Scott was born and raised in Cyprus and is a multilingual actress whose first language is Greek. She spent the first 18 years of her life on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean island before moving to the United States to pursue higher education. Agni Scott is known for Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), Persuasion (2022) and Spooks (2002) but we …

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Episode 150 - Independence Day 1:23:13

1M ago1:23:13

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This week the boys are heading back to 1996 with the Patron's Choice. Thanks to Gadget, not only for supporting us but picking an absolute belter. We're learning about the invention of the Bicycle Bell, Schlemiels, Giant Satellite arrays and that all you need is love. --- --- This is a Patron's choice episode picked by loyal supporter of the pod, G…

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Rania AA Elkhalil - A Journey of adaptability and continues Learning 38:22

2M ago38:22

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Rania was born during the war in Beirut in 1975 . Her childhood education was in Beirut and she studied at the very prestigious AUB (American University of Beirut) Her journey has taken her from Germany to the UK, to Saudi Arabia and the UAE and now, she lives with her beautiful family in Cyprus. She has learned to the importance of adaptability an…

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Kelly Groehler - The WTAF Show and much more 36:33

2M ago36:33

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Kelly Groehler is a corporate communications executive in the U.S. and the creator, executive producer and host of The WTAF Show: Women. Travel. Art. Food. It’s the only women-first food & travel show out there – and a double entendre. Kelly created the show after seeing women are the travel, food and art super consumers, yet 95% of food & travel s…

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Episode 149 - Scary Movie 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

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This week the boys are ringing you on the landline to ask what's your favourite scary movie? We're talking Budweiser adverts, Fubu and how to dispose of a body in a bid to get some of those sweet true crime podcast downloads. --- This is a Patron's choice episode picked by loyal supporter of the pod, Ali You can support us for just a quid at: https…

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Petros Kkolas - Passion for Highways Engineering and Travelling 34:44

2M ago34:44

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Petros Kkolas is a Digital Consultant in Engineering, working on mega projects in the UK and Greece. His expertise lies in Highways Engineering and the development of sustainable mobility solutions for the clients he serves. He is currently employed by ARUP, a global engineering consultancy with more than 19,000 employees and 94 offices in 34 count…

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Episode 148 - Commando 1:27:28

2M ago1:27:28

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This week we're heading to Val Verde with John Matrix and all the one liners you can fit in to a 90 minute Arnold Film. --- Don't forget to grab your tickets to out live show at Megacon Carlisle. £5 + Booking fee. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/58993 --- Get us on all our socials Lads and Lasses 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- Co…

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Stelana Kliris - The producer of the first ever Cypriot feature film to screen worldwide on Netflix 33:37

2M ago33:37

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I met Stelana at the Diaspora Forum (once more thank you Paul Lambis) and instantly liked her. She is genuine and very authentic. Stelana Kliris is a South African Cypriot writer/director/producer and the founder of Meraki Films which is a production company based in Cyprus and established by Stelana as a banner for both her own films and those of …

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Episode 147 A Matter of life and death with Gavin from Be There With Belson 1:24:55

2M ago1:24:55

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This week the Patreon wheel spun and landed on Gavin from The Be There With Belson Podcast. He picked what is equally the best and worst film we've ever watched for the podcast. we'll be doing the usual why must films lie to us as well as David Niven convincing no one about his age and GONGMAN TM. --- Be There with Belson Podcast is two brothers tr…

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Andrea Charalambous - When you are exploring the world with Emirates Airlines and your passenger is Brad Pitt 38:22

2M ago38:22

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Talking to Andrea about how life doesn’t always turn out the way we expected it. After studying psychology in the UK and coming back to Cyprus, she realised that things were complicated. For fun she joins an open recruiting day for flight attendants at Emirates Airlines and gets accepted. Even though her father wasn’t thrilled with the idea, she mo…

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Kirsten Rudberg - The Meaning of "Third Culture Kids" 36:49

3M ago36:49

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Talking about growing up in Lahore and Guyana, what it means to be a third culture kid. Her childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and her education at the American School had her playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion. When one grows up like this, is it any wonder that the world becomes enchanted…

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Episode 146 - The Equalizer 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

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This week the boys are back in Boston talking Tools, Gladys Knight, Guns and Fried Chicken with Denzel in 2014's The Equalizer --- We are playing our first ever live show at Megacon Carlisle on 17th August and we're included in the cost of your ticket! £5 + Booking fee for nerd stalls, cosplay contests and events... Get your Megacon Tickets here: h…

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Nitsa Anastasiades - Hiker, Traveller, and Lover of all things 'united'. 36:32

3M ago36:32

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Nitsa Anastasiades was raised in UK, London. She holds an MSc in Creative Writing Fiction from Edinburgh. Her work has been commended by the Bridport Prize and Fish Publishing respectively. With her husband who is a school principal and her family she has worked and lived all over the world. She is the author of several books and a great storytelle…

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Episode 145 - Sleeping with The Enemy 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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TRIGGER WARNING: The subject of this film is coercive and abusive relationships This week we're talking, Clams, Cape Cod's Long Distance bus service and the cost of learning to swim in Scotland. --- --- We're performing our first ever live show on 17th August as part of Carlisle Megacon, amongst the Cosplayers and folk playing Magic the gathering..…

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Kevin Brown - All around Africa and beyond 37:36

3M ago37:36

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Kevin was born to an American father and a mother from El Salvador. His mother wanted him to be called Guillermo but his father decided to give the name of a basket player to the hospital administration. This is how the podcast starts. Kevin is witty and great fun with lots of stories to tell. When he received a scholarship from Georgetown Univesit…

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Facts and Lies and Rock & Roll: On being Frank - Ben Folds Five 31:15

3M ago31:15

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With life uuuuh finding a way (to stop us podcasting) this week Planty is back with another deepish dive in to a guest's song choice. Friend and previous contributor to the Pod, Rob Jones of Records and Bands brings us On being Frank by Ben Folds Five. We'll talk Crowdfunding, Old Blue eyes and even a quiz that you can play along with... should you…

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Sophia Paraskeva - Authentic and at ease in many different countries and cultures 41:34

3M ago41:34

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She is a Marketing Expert, an Author, a Motivational Speaker, a Presenter, a Podcaster etc. but most of all a very authentic, well travelled, beautiful woman with a great sense of humour. During her time in London, she worked on some of TV and film's most prestigious international productions and had an amazing time working on film awards season in…

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A.B. from Balanced Travel - A good visitor and a good host make the perfect travel experience 28:31

4M ago28:31

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A global collection of Balanced Travelers powers us. A shared ethos drives us: a commitment to wellness, sustainability, and eco-minded tourism. Our tight-knit guild is comprised of individuals who hold the planet dear and encourage mindful travel whose purpose extends beyond mere exploration. It is not the start nor the finish, but the journey in …

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Episode 144 - Cobra with Biggie from Modern Escapism 1:22:03

4M ago1:22:03

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This week we welcomed back Biggie from Modern escapism for his very own Patron's choice, thank God it wasn't Ice Pirates 2! We've got Cobra from 1986! --- We're performing our first ever live show on 17th August as part of Carlisle Megacon, amongst the Cosplayers and folk playing Magic the gathering... we guess. Join us as we talk about Shrek at Ca…

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Paola Savva - She inspires and creates connections 46:57

4M ago46:57

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Paola Savva is an award winning public figure and the founder of Sheinspires and She Cyprus Events and Seminars. Her why is to lift herself and others to fearless living and to empower them to find their inner strength and authentic self, living a meaningful life. At the age of 17, she lost her dreams and everything that gave meaning to her life. T…

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Episode 143 - The Commitments with Monorants At The Movies 1:25:11

4M ago1:25:11

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This week the boys are joined by Mono and Ciara from Monorants at the movies Podcast to talk 90's Dublin, the DART, Otis Redding and long defunct Supermarkets. --- The MonoRants... The Boys team take a break from insane superhero TV shows to have mostly Non-Spoiler chats about cult and lesser known films with some hidden gems for good measure. Tang…

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Peter Kypri - Cypriot Smurf - alter ego Souvlakis - Stand up Comedian 44:31

4M ago44:31

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I had been following him on TikTok and Instagram for a while and I met him at the Cyprus Diaspora Forum; thank you Paul Lambis for another useful and inspiring connection. Peter has a huge following on all his social media channels and says that consistency is key. Peter Kypri was born in England and is now living in Cyprus and his alter ego Souvla…

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Sarit Shavit Qwabe - Author of Surrendering - Learning letting go between Israel, South Africa and Cyprus 43:52

4M ago43:52

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Sarit is one of the people that I instantly liked and felt connected to. We met on social media and when she visited me in Cyprus and became a member of the Global Woman Club Cyprus, I knew that I had found a new friend who would inspire, motivate and support me. Sarit Shavit Qwabe was born and raised in Israel, in the Negev desert town of Be’er Sh…

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Episode 142 - Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story 1:22:22

4M ago1:22:22

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This week we're Ducking, Dodging, Dipping, Diving and Dodging with Dodgeball! Please note: we had some audio issues this week, apologies' for that! --- Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a 2004 sports comedy film written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and starring Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller. The film follows a group of unlikely misfits …

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Emilia Papadopoulos - Senior Broadcast Journalist at the BBC - After some globetrotting, the babies came... 39:33

5M ago39:33

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I met Emilia at the Cyprus Diaspora Forum where she was an amazing emcee; thank you Paul Lambis for getting us together. I instantly fell in love with her beautiful, honest and down to earth personality. In this podcast she talks very openly about her struggle to get pregnant. Emilia is an award-winning Television and Radio journalist and presenter…

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Episode 141 - Wreck It Ralph 1:11:03

5M ago1:11:03

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This week we're going to wreck it! Join us for Puck-Man, Qbert, The best games of 1982, the infectious chorus of Sugar Rush by AKB48 and high score nerds. --- We're performing our first ever live show on 17th August as part of Carlisle Megacon, amongst the Cosplayers and folk playing Magic the gathering... we guess. Join us as we talk about Shrek a…

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