Best BFG Podcasts (2024)

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BFG Connects With a Childhood Idol 44:40

1d ago44:40

44:40

BFG, Mark, and Spit discuss various topics including Spit's experience as a new dad, his career as a musician, and the challenges of traveling. They also touch on the importance of home and the value of online friendships. The conversation highlights the bond formed through shared interests and the positive community in the crypto space. The conver…

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Episode 192 - The Transformers: The Movie and The BFG 58:16

21d ago58:16

58:16

This week we explore two animated films that have been remade into live action with the 1986 film based on the TV series that was based on the Hasbro toys: The Transformers: The Movie and the 1989 Roald Dahl adaptation The BFG. There is also a very special cameo from the great Adam Rees who you can find some of his writings here NB: There were a nu…

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Episode 195 - Bend It Like Beckham and The Damned United 55:26

1h ago55:26

55:26

In celebration of the ongoing European championships, we look at two football films where people find themselves through the sport. This week is the turn of the Gurinder Chadha behemoth, Bend It Like Beckham and the Tom Hooper-helmed Michael Sheen film about Brian Clough, The Damned United. Timings for this week are: Bend It Like Beckham (04:19) Th…

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LTP Selects: The Illustrious Client (1925) 1:05:41

1d ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Josh's selection for this year's "Sherlock Selects" returns us to The Illustrious Client. Marked by the predatory exploits of a dastardly Baron, this later Conan Doyle story (1925) spins its archetypal threads of good vs. evil while promoting emergent themes in context of suffragette and female agency. Our chat, originally recorded in-person during…

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Future of Food Tech, Can A Retail Model Like Foxtrot Work at Scale, and Channel Strategy for Food Brands with Ashley Hartman and Andrew Bluestein @ Bluestein Ventures 1:07:05

7d ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Our guests today are Andrew Bluestein and Ashley Hartman, Managing Partners of Bluestein Ventures. Bluestein Ventures invests in the future of food. What does that mean? They focus on investing in High-growth consumer brands, Proprietary foodtech, Next-gen commerce, Value-add digital technology. They just raised a $45 million third fund – which hug…

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Episode 194 - Colossal and Godzilla Minus One 1:00:23

8d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

This week, we discuss two low budget Kaiju movies with the 2016 oddity, Colossal and the 2023 breakthrough smash, Godzilla Minus One. Two different looks at Kaiju and approaches to the story... are they any good?.... Timings for this week are: Colossal (03:27) Godzilla Minus One (29:51) Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky L…

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Episode 194 - Low Budget Kaiju Movies 5:01

9d ago5:01

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This week we'll be discussing two kaiju movies that have really made the most of their modest budgets. In the great pantheon of Kaiju movies, which will they be? Listen in to find out... Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link License Lea…

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Episode 193 - Cliffhanger and Free Solo (With Special Guest Dom Lenoir) 1:08:55

15d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

In our punniest episode yet, we welcome writer, director, producer, podcaster Dom Lenoir to discuss two rock climbing films in Cliffhanger and Free Solo. Timings for this week are: Cliffhanger (09:46) Free Solo (39:15) Find Dom on Social Media on Instagram, Twitter and The Filmmakers Podcast on Twitter and the website Follow us on social media: Ins…

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Friendship Is Rare 40:17

17d ago40:17

40:17

In this conversation, the guys discuss various topics including their health, trading strategies, fitness routines, and social media trends. They touch on the volatility of the crypto market and the risks of leverage trading. They also mention their experiences on social media platforms like Farcaster and Twitter. The conversation concludes with a …

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LTP Noir: Force of Evil (1948) 1:17:51

20d ago1:17:51

1:17:51

In this installment, Josh presents a clean line through the scandalous phlegm of HUAC and the red scare in Hollywood which served as backdrop for many great film noir productions, including 1948's "Force of Evil". Director Abraham Polonsky fills each frame with atmosphere and suggestive imagery to help convey themes of family conflict and corruptio…

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Episode 192 - Animated Films Remade into Live Action 7:30

25d ago7:30

7:30

Remakes are all the rage! So this week, the boys are jumping back to two animated films that have since been remade into live action. What will those films be? Listen in to find out... Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link License Leave…

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This Episode is Not Brought to You by Hello Fresh 39:52

1M ago39:52

39:52

The conversation covers a range of topics including personal friendships, family updates, HelloFresh experiences, food preferences, and NFL team rivalries. It also delves into the crypto space, betting platforms, and the impact of technology on staying connected with friends. The discussion transitions from personal experiences to broader topics se…

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Unlocking the Potential of Beauty and Personal Care Brands With Manica Blain 53:32

28d ago53:32

53:32

Our guest today is Manica Blain. In this episode, we journey through the fascinating evolution of two beauty brands that have overcome initial hurdles to achieve remarkable success. Discover how an Ayurvedic beauty brand captured investor interest through high repeat purchase rates and how Everest, a hair care concentrate brand, pivoted from sustai…

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Episode 191 - Come and See and Saving Private Ryan 1:07:06

29d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

This week we commemorate the D-Day landings which happened 80 years ago this week. We examine two World War Two films that show innocence being lost on the battlefield with the Elem Klimov 1985 epic Come and See and Steven Spielberg's 1998 game changer, Saving Private Ryan. Timings for this week are: Come and See (03:42) Saving Private Ryan (33:38)…

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Episode 191 - Losing Innocence on the World War II Battlefield 7:16

1M ago7:16

7:16

To mark the upcoming 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, the boys look at two World War Two movies that depict losing innocence on the battlefield. Which films will they be? Listen in to find out... Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod …

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LTP 007: Colonel Sun (1968) 2:01:28

1M ago2:01:28

2:01:28

In this episode, our first in a new branch exploring the continuation novels of James Bond, we look down the literary gunbarrel at "Colonel Sun", written by Robert Markham (Kingsley Amis). Published four years after Ian Fleming's death, Markham's compelling adventure situates agent 007 in a new world of espionage. "Colonel Sun" comes on the heels o…

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Episode 190 - Fanboys and Please Stand By (With Special Guest Craig McKenzie) 58:21

1M ago58:21

58:21

This week welcome the great Craig McKenzie from Kneel Before Blog, Kneel Before Pod and We Are Starfleet to discuss fandom motivating quests in Fanboys and Please Stand By. How do both films go down? Are they good depictions? Listen in and find out. Timings for this week are: Fanboys (04:41) Please Stand By (31:16) Follow us on social media: Instag…

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The New Types of Acquirers in Health & Wellness, Different Parts Of The Term Sheet That Could Make a Difference In The Exit, and How Deals Get Done with Teddie Townsend from CG Sawaya Partners 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Our guest today is Teddy Townsend of CG Sawaya Partners, as we explore the dynamic world of health and wellness brand acquisitions.Teddy brings her expertise to the table, shedding light on why companies in this vibrant sector pursue mergers and acquisitions, and how different types of buyers, from private equity funds to strategic acquirers, appro…

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Rebecca (1938) 2:10:59

2M ago2:10:59

2:10:59

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." Thus starts the troubled narrative of Daphne du Maurier's 1938 classic novel. Part mystery story, part Gothic romance, Rebecca manipulates features of both genres to impressive effect. It offers readers a haunting depiction of tormented characters in an eerily prescient country mansion. The novel fol…

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Episode 189 - Brighton Rock and Bhaji on the Beach 52:32

1M ago52:32

52:32

This week celebrate the start of the Great British Summer (hopefully) with two films set at the seaside. The films are British Noir classic, Brighton Rock and Gurinda Chadha's 1993 debut, Bhaji on the Beach. Timings for this week are: Brighton Rock (04:28) Bhaji on the Beach (28:34) Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Lette…

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Episode 189 - Great British Seaside Movies 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

Ahead of the Summer, the boys take a trip to the Great British Seaside - which films will they be? Will their hometowns get a mention? Listen in to find out Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link License Leave us a review on Podchaser or…

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Episode 188 - Predator and Monsters 57:00

2M ago57:00

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This week we travel to the Central American jungle in search of monsters... what will we make of both the 1980s Arnold Schwarzenegger Predator and the 2010 Gareth Edwards-helmed Monsters. Timings for this week are: Predator (02:04) Monsters (30:33) Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.fram…

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Roger Corman Tribute 12:14

2M ago12:14

12:14

Roger Corman was a towering figure in Hollywood so Andy and Sean pay a tribute to him aside from the regular episodes Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link License Leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your …

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Episode 188 - Central American Monster Movies 8:18

2M ago8:18

8:18

This week we examine two monster films set in the Central American jungle - two!? What will they be?Listen in to find out. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link License Leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts! Learn more about …

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Episode 187 - Uncut Gems and Hustle (With Special Guest Amon Warmann) 1:10:14

2M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

It's NBA play off time so we are discussing two basketball themed movies again! Once again, we've drafted in help as it's not exactly Sean's specialist subject... We're welcoming back the great Amon Warmann to the pod to discuss Adam Sandler starring with Basketball players. The films are Uncut Gems and Hustle. How does The Sandman fare? Listen in …

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The Fusion of Past & Future Shopping Experiences, Insights from Brand Capital Fund's Consumer VC Benchmarks Report with Diana Melencio at XRC Ventures 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Our guest today is Diana Melencio. Diana manages the entire XRC Ventures investment process across three investment vehicles – Accelerator Fund, Brand Capital Fund, and Opportunity Fund. Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies. Subscrib…

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Episode 186 - Airplane! and Meet The Parents 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

This week, we explore serious actors in comedy with the entire cast of Airplane! and Robert De Niro in Meet the Parents. Do all comedies age well? Do they age at all? How should they be seen? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! Timings for this week are: Airplane! (01:55) Meet The Parents (39:10) The theme for next episode is Adam Sandler …

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What Consumers Care About in Health & Wellness Products, How Competition Builds New Categories, and Will Ozempic Have an Impact on CPG Demand? with Dayton Miller, BFG Partners 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Our guest today is Dayton Miller, Managing Partner at BFG Partners. BFG Partners help entrepreneurs build exceptional businesses that deliver sustainable growth and outperform competitors in the better-for-you food, beverage, and consumer products space. Their investments include Olipop, Athletic Greens, Caulipower, and Bobo’s. We discuss the infle…

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Episode 185 - Ready or Not and Glass Onion (With Special Guest Violet Hammond) 1:09:24

2M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

We're back! and we brought a friend! This week, we discuss two women sticking it to rich patriarchy with Ready or Not and Glass Onion with our good friend Violet Hammond. What did we make of the films? Where did the theme come from? Will Hugh Grant show up!? Listen in to find out. Timings for this week are: Ready or Not (05:01) Glass Onion (33:48) …

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Live from SXSW: George Milton and Erin Link – How They Founded Yellowbird Sauce 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Our guest today is George Milton & Erin Link, Founders of YellowBird Foods a Modern Hot Sauce business. We discuss: • How did they get into Whole Foods? • How did they also get into Walmart? • How did their approach to retail expansion? • How did they approach branding and positioning for Yellowbird Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries …

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Agent of Chaos (2017) 52:26

3M ago52:26

52:26

Kami Garcia's "Agent of Chaos" is one of two X-Files origin novels published in 2017. The story is set in 1979 and follows a 17 year-old Fox Mulder. A soon-to-be High School graduate, Mulder is struggling to negotiate the choppy waters of his parents' recent divorce as a spate of child abductions casts an anxious cloud over the D.C. area. Mulder gr…

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Episode 184 - Frida and Mr Turner 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

This week, we explore the biopics of two tortured artists - Frida Kahlo and J.M.W Turner in Frida and Mr Turner respectively. Expect sidebars including all sorts of artists such as Elmo, Bob Ross and Vic Reeves Timings for this week are: Freda (02:27) Mr Turner (27:42) The theme for next episode is women against the super rich with our special gues…

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Episode 184 - Tortured Artist Films 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

This week we examine fine art - a subject neither Andy nor Sean know anything about... as evidenced by the podcast... Which artists will be in play? What films will they be? Listen in to find out. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our network: Twitter: @we_made…

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Episode 183 - Breaking Away and Hoosiers 58:56

4M ago58:56

58:56

This week, we delve into sports films in Indiana with the cycling film Breaking Away and the Basketball classic Hoosiers. Expect a Jerry Goldsmith discussion... Timings for this week are: Breaking Away (03:23) Hoosiers (29:02) The theme for next week is tortured artist films. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd F…

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Doctor Glas (1905) 1:56:46

4M ago1:56:46

1:56:46

Hjalmar Söderberg's compelling novel caused quite a stir in Europe when it was published in 1905. His protagonist - a restless, brooding doctor in Stockholm at the turn of the century - grows obsessive when a patient comes to him with a delicate problem. Written in loose epistolary fashion, the inner monologues of Doctor Glas juxtapose beautiful re…

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Episode 183 - Sports films set in Indiana 8:04

4M ago8:04

8:04

This week we honour the great state of Indiana by looking at two sports films set within. What will they be? Listen in to find out! Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our network: Twitter: @we_madethis Instagram: @wemadethisnetwork Facebook: @wemadethis Threads:…

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Episode 182 - The Commitments and Sing Street 58:52

4M ago58:52

58:52

To celebrate Sean's Irish family (has he mentioned he has family in Ireland?), we're celebrating St. Patrick's Day with two musicals set in Dublin. The films this week are the Alan Parker classic The Commitments and the John Carney Sing Street. Timings for this week are: The Commitments (03:04) Sing Street (31:34) The theme for next week is sports …

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Bonus Episode - Oscars 2024 32:50

4M ago32:50

32:50

Andy and Sean convine to discuss the 96th Academy Awards Ceremony where Oppenheimer was the big winner. Poor Things managaed to take home some Oscars too so we get stuck in to discuss the awards, the ceremony and the host. Listen in to the weekly pod, this week, we'll be discussing musicals set in Dublin. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitte…

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Episode 182 - Dublin Set Musicals 8:56

4M ago8:56

8:56

In honour of St Patrick's Day, we examine two muscials set in the wonderful city of Dublin. Given its rich history of musicality, which films will they be? Listen in to find out. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our network: Twitter: @we_madethis Instagram: @w…

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What Gives a Brand Acquisition Energy with Amrit Richmond 52:17

4M ago52:17

52:17

Our guest today is Amrit Richmond, Founder of Indie CPG since 2019, and has also joined SecureCPG recently We discuss: • What gives a food and drink brand accusation energy? • What are the different profiles of the acquire today? • Why acquire emerging brands? Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries Propeller Industries is the leading stra…

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Episode 181 - 9 to 5 and Ghostbusters 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

This week, Andy and Sean delve into the 1980's and the trend of films having tie-in songs with the Dolly Parton vehicle 9 to 5 and, ahead of Frozen Empire being released, we examine the seminal (for one of us) Ghostbusters. Timings for this week are: 9 to 5 (02:04) Ghostbusters (29:05) The theme for next week is Dublin set musicals. Follow us on so…

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Episode 181 - 1980s Films With Their Own Theme Songs 9:57

4M ago9:57

9:57

There was a trend in the 80s where films came packaged with songs. The two films we discuss this week have arguably been outlasted by their songs. Which ones did we choose? Listen in to find out... Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our network: Twitter: @we_mad…

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He Worked with JAY-Z, Was an Olympian, and Now Runs a VC with Samyr Lainé, Founder of Freedom Trail Capital 1:13:20

4M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Our guest today is Samyr Lainé, an Olympian, an amazing operator who worked with Jay-Z's, Will Smith and Jada Pickett Smith who is now the founder of Freedom Trail Capital. We discuss: • How he trained for the Olympics while being a full time law student • Working at Monumental Sports (owners of the Washington Capitals and Wizards) • Shifting towar…

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Episode 180 - The Iron Giant and Where The Wild Things Are 55:33

4M ago55:33

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This week, we discuss two films that are adapted from extremely short children's books and they are the Brad Bird debut, The Iron Giant and Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are. Timings for this week are: The Iron Giant (03:42) Where The Wild Things Are (26:15) The theme for next week is 1980s films with their own …

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Episode 180 - Films Based on Short Children's Books 8:12

4M ago8:12

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This week, we discuss two films based on extremely short children's books - given the plethora of choice out there, which ones did we choose? Were children scarred in the making of this podcast? Listen in to find out... Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our net…

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Episode 179 - 2001: A Space Odyssey and WarGames 1:12:06

5M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Andy and Sean discuss two films where artificial intelligence goes rogue with the behemoth of 2001: A Space Odyssey and the 1983 film WarGames. Special references this week include Barbie and blips, whips and gips - shout out whoever places that one! Timings for this week are: 2001: A Space Odyssey (02:49) (It's a long one) WarGames (47:36) The the…

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Episode 179 - Rogue AI 8:15

5M ago8:15

8:15

This week, the robots take over as we discuss artificial intelligence gone rogue in two films. As a hot topic, AI has really taken off over the last few months but it has been a mainstay in science fiction for years. Which two films will we look at? Listen in and find out. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Face…

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Episode 178 - The Gold Rush and Killers of the Flower Moon 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

We examine two films where people traverse the American frontier to seek their fortune. The films are Charlie Chaplin film The Gold Rush and the Martin Scorsese Killers of the Flower Moon. Expect references to Barbie and Spice Girls. Timings for this week are: The Gold Rush (02:42) Killers of the Flower Moon (28:34) The theme for next week is rogue…

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How He Built A Business Off a Fruit Peel, The Shocking Moment of Getting into Retail, and How One Chat Changed His Trajectory with Matt Weiss Founder & CEO at Rind Snacks 1:01:06

5M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Our guest today is Matt Weiss, Founder & CEO at RIND Snacks Matt is the CEO of RIND Snacks, a sustainable fruit snack brand. He has over a decade of experience in the natural food industry and previously worked in investment research. Matt is also known for his advocacy in community and environmental causes, founding a nonprofit that helped establi…

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Episode 178 - Traversing the American Frontier for Fortunes 7:19

5M ago7:19

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This week, we are exploring two films that traverse the American Frontier in search of fortunes. Two very different films but combine this notion of people bettering their situations. What films will they be? Listen in to find out. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky Letterboxd Facebook Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Fo…

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