Best Barnstormers Podcasts (2024)

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Kamala Harris barnstorms Georgia 51:17

2h ago51:17

51:17

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Georgia continues to be the center of the political universe and we’re here for it. On today’s show, we kick it off with a roundup on the presidential election. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hit the trail in (south) Georgia. This is on the heels of her first rally as the presumptive nominee taking place at Geor…

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Episode 029 - A Barnstorming Exhibition Game - Tomah Tigers vs. Pumpkin Center River Rats 2:27:26

3h ago2:27:26

2:27:26

"Send a Mojo Wire message to Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil" Producer Phil and Wally McCarthy travel with the Tomah Tigers for a sleepy barnstorming exhibition contest in Pumpkin Center, South Dakota at "The Pumpkin Patch". Simulcast on WSLP's sister station, KRGT! You can listen to KRGT at RockGardenTour.com. Once again, it's a perfect night for…

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Penny Houston Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Service 59:22

25m ago59:22

59:22

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s special episode, we are joined by retiring Rep. Penny Houston to reflect on her nearly 40 years of public service in elected office. Penny Houston (R-Nashville) has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1997, representing House District 170, which includes Berrien, Cook, and parts o…

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American Airlines Don't Like Black People 1:07:33

8h ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Let’s close out August the right way! Rumble kicked off the pod by discussing real ones taking back their spots (01:00) which led to an interesting discussion of comedians standing the test of time (07:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including Hawk Tuah (20:00), unretiring jerseys (22:00), American Airlines (29:00), fol…

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458 - Nick Seavert - CEO & Founder JangaFX (Embergen, LiquiGen, GeoGen) 1:32:14

22m ago1:32:14

1:32:14

In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Nick Seavert, CEO and founder of JangaFX, to explore the cutting-edge world of real-time visual effects software. They discuss Nick's entrepreneurial journey, the development of JangaFX's suite of tools including Embergen, LiquiGen, and GeoGen, and the challenges of creating innovative VFX software. Nick …

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Anything For Likes. 58:46

15d ago58:46

58:46

I’m not saying they’ll do anything… but they’ll do anything for likes! Rumble Williams started us off by discussing the furthest thing from likes and that’s the Art of Hating (01:00) which led to us discussing hating at work, online, and in the streets (02:00) before hating on a specific NFL player (11:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Bo…

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1968 DNC: Georgia’s moment amongst the chaos 1:04:12

5h ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we are highlighting the notable Democratic National Convention of 1968, which shares several parallels with this year's DNC, starting today. The 1968 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago was a significant and turbulent event in American history, marked by widespread protests an…

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Say no to drugs. They too good. 1:06:09

21d ago1:06:09

1:06:09

You gone like this episode and go crazy. You’ve been warned LoL… Rumble Williams kicked things off with his observations of the traits of high successful individuals (01:00) which led to the team discussing our experiences with poverty (03:00) and the realities pulling yourself up by your bootstraps through education (10:00). After this, we continu…

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It’s neck and neck in Georgia 53:11

1h ago53:11

53:11

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we talk about the state of the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia. Buckle up. Also, we discuss the Georgia State Election Board’s new rule allowing county boards to demand more information before certifying an election. This looms large over Nove…

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Forgive Us Our Trespasses 1:19:33

29d ago1:19:33

1:19:33

We missed last week so forgive us our trespasses, please… but we back! Rumble Williams led things off by discussing love at first sight (01:00) which led to some discussion about soulmates and all things love (03:00). Next, Aldo talked about a trip to the Hamptons (08:00) and let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including not having wipies …

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50th Anniversary of Richard Nixon’s Resignation 1:07:39

24d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of President Richard’s Nixon’s resignation from office. The Watergate scandal is one of the most significant political scandals in American history. It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in W…

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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz 27:56

29d ago27:56

27:56

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today's show, Kamala Harris makes her pick for running mate. Tim Walz is the 41st governor of Minnesota, serving since January 2019. He previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives and is known for his focus on education, healthcare, and veterans' issu…

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457 - Feng Zhu - Concept Designer & Art Director 1:34:41

7d ago1:34:41

1:34:41

In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Feng Zhu, renowned concept designer and educator, to explore the world of concept design in the film and video game industries. They discuss Feng's impressive career journey, his work on numerous high-profile projects, and the unique challenges of creating compelling concept designs. Feng shares insights …

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456 - Stephan Fleet - The Boys VFX Supervisor 1:00:42

14d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Stephan Fleet is the VFX Supervisor for the hit Amazon series The Boys and serves as Associate Producer and Co-Producer on its spinoff Gen V. With a diverse background in visual effects and production, Stephan has become a leading innovator in television VFX. Stephan has developed a reputation for creative problem-solving and empathetic leadership …

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Episode 028 - Big Rapids Timbers vs. Manistee Eagles 2:33:48

14d ago2:33:48

2:33:48

"Send a Mojo Wire message to Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil" Producer Phil and I return to the shimmering majesty of Sam Nolan Field ("The Bird House") in Manistee, Michigan as the Manistee Eagles host the Big Rapids Timbers. As always, it's a perfect night for a ballgame - southpaw Eddie Pumpernickel takes the mound for the Eagles in his league …

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Eyewitnesses to the 2024 Republican National Convention 47:56

1M ago47:56

47:56

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode we are joined by Brad Carver and Trey Kelly, delegates for Georgia to the 2024 Republican National Convention. On the show, Brad and Trey tell us about their experiences as delegates and what the scene was like – particularly in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on President Trump…

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What Color Panties You Have On? 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Two in a week… I guess we’re officially back! Rumble decided to kick off this episode by giving his thoughts on sequels (01:00) which led to us talking about our favorite follow-ups (02:00), what our movie would look like (07:00), and recent travel schedules (10:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including accidents close …

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We Got Action! 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

I was a quiet last few weeks, but it looks like we’ve got headed into the end of the summer! Rumble Williams led off the pod with his thoughts on being built to last (01:00) which led to us discussing other things we can cheap out on and where do you need quality (02:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including folks with …

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Emergency Podcast: Joe Biden Drops Out 24:11

2M ago24:11

24:11

Welcome to an emergency episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news, on a Sunday no less, is that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala President to be the party’s nominee. Biden, who has served as the 46th President of the United States since January 2021, has withstood weeks of a me…

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455 - Tim Carras - VFX Supervisor Barnstorm VFX "Shogun, Clipped" 1:14:58

1M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

VFX Supervisor Tim Carras joins Allan McKay to discuss his work on high-profile projects like "Clipped" and "Shogun". Tim shares insights into the challenges of creating realistic crowds for basketball arenas, crafting flaming arrow effects for period dramas, and the intricacies of on-set VFX supervision. The conversation covers a range of topics, …

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1952 GOP convention: Georgia's moment in politics 55:41

2M ago55:41

55:41

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! With the 2024 Republican National Convention kicking off this week, we thought we'd take a look back at the last truly contested Republican convention - 1952. Held in Chicago from July 7 to July 11, the convention was a pivotal moment in American political history. The primary contenders for the presidential…

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The power of denial 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we discuss the fallout from President Biden’s awful debate performance and the impact of the SCOTUS immunity decision on Fulton County’s case against former President Donald Trump. Two weeks ago, President Biden had one of the worst debate performances in the history of politics. The blowback…

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REWIND: Happy Independence Day! 8:52

2M ago8:52

8:52

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We are republishing last year's reading of the Declaration of Independence by show regular and amateur historian, Craig Kidd. Happy 4th everyone! Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration is the founding document of our United States. It declared to the world that the 13 colonies would henceforth regard thems…

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Episode 027 - Baraboo Bombers vs. Tomah Tigers 2:24:39

2M ago2:24:39

2:24:39

"Send a Mojo Wire message to Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil" It is a perfect night for a ballgame as Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to the Greater Wisconsin Dells Area as the Tigers host the Bombers at Kitamori Park. Tonight, the first several thousand fans will receive Luxury Pillows courtesy of Ed Horn's House of Sleep! Support the Sho…

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Why does the GRA lose so much? 53:06

2M ago53:06

53:06

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we examine the Georgia Republican Assembly and why they lose so many elections. The Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) is a conservative political organization that is part of the broader National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA), which aims to promote conservative values and princip…

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BFW Pop Out 1:18:25

3M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

It’s been a tough couple of weeks, but we got it together and the BFW crew is back! Aldo NICE and Los aka C.A.P. found some time this week to get back on our BI. Rumble Williams cranked it off by giving flowers to restaurant buffets (01:00) before we explained our absence by giving praise to our most loyal listener (02:00) and discussing a quiet va…

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Monroe County Voters Choose New Coroner 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we’ve got runoff results, a preview of the Presidential debate, and Speaker Burns vows to support IVF protection legislation next session. First up, we go over the results of Tuesday’s runoff results for state and federal offices. A convicted J6 rioter loses and Trump endorsed Brian Jack too…

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John Anderson’s 1980 run for President, Part 2 56:16

3M ago56:16

56:16

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we dive into Part 2 of our spotlight on the John Anderson campaign for President in 1980. We focus on his decision to run as an independent and the later stages and decisions of the campaign that ultimately led to garnering only 6.6% of the popular vote. John Anderson, a Republican congre…

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454 - Xavier Bernasconi - VFX Supervisor for Masters of The Air 47:33

3M ago47:33

47:33

In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Xavier Bernasconi, VFX Supervisor at DNEG, to dive deep into the world of virtual production. They discuss Xavier's fascinating career journey, his recent work on the highly anticipated Masters of the Air, and the decision to utilize virtual production for the project. Xavier shares insights into the curr…

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453 - Colin Giles - Vancouver Film School - Head of School for Animation & VFX 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In this insightful episode, Allan McKay sits down with Colin Giles, head of the School for Animation and Visual Effects at Vancouver Film School, for a deep dive into the world of modern VFX education. They discuss Colin's fascinating journey from small town artist to leading a world-class animation school, the intense pressures faced by today's st…

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80th Anniversary of D-Day: America's Longest Day 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day by reviewing the best movie about the infamous day, The Longest Day. Craig is joined in studio by Professor Stone to discuss the gripping war epic, which depicts the events of D-Day, June 6, 1944. The film features an ensemble cast including John Wayne, H…

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Barnstorming 1:15:50

3M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you… without a dope pod to step to. Sorry for the wait loyal listeners, but the life been life-ing as they say, but we are back! Rumble Williams kicked things off talking about taking out the meat (probably not what you think) (01:00) which led to us explaining our absence, talking about annoyances arou…

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John Anderson’s 1980 run for President, Part 1 58:17

3M ago58:17

58:17

Welcome to the Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are joined by Mark Bisnow to discuss John Anderson’s unique and in some ways ground breaking run for President in 1980. John Anderson, a Republican congressman from Illinois, ran as an independent candidate in the 1980 U.S. presidential election. Dissatisfied with the conservative shift of…

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Episode 026 - Manistee Eagles vs. Cadillac Cars 2:24:29

3M ago2:24:29

2:24:29

"Send a Mojo Wire message to Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil" Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to the green, green grass of beautiful Foghorn Field in Cadillac, Michigan as the Cadillac Cars host the Manistee Eagles. It is once again a perfect night for a ballgame, and Moe Lamatti’s “Cannoli-Mobile” makes an exciting appearance with a lucky…

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452 - Shogun VFX Supervisor - Michael Cliett 1:06:55

3M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In this epic episode of the Podcast, Allan sits down with Michael Cliett, the overall VFX Supervisor for the hit TV series Shogun. Michael shares his journey into the world of visual effects, from his early fascination with behind-the-scenes movie magic to working his way up in the industry. He dives deep into the making of Shogun, discussing the c…

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Takeaways from State Primary Contests 52:37

4M ago52:37

52:37

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Let's recap the results of Tuesdays primary elections.By Appen Podcast Network

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The details are generally irrelevant 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news this week is that the first Biden/Trump debate will be in Atlanta, but we’ve got a lot more than that for you. Buckle in! Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to a June 27 debate hosted by CNN here in Atlanta. First of all, how strange is it to have a debate before the candidates go through th…

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Drake Won. You Trippin! 1:55:59

4M ago1:55:59

1:55:59

Now you’ve had extended clips before, but we decided to go back-to-back with a two-hour daddy with Just Devaughn joining us again this week! Rumble jumped in and gave Who Wants to be a Millionaire it’s flowers (01:00) which led to us talking about TV and internet and media we consume (03:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week …

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An Eyewitness to History: Sherry Marschink and the 1976 Republican Convention 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are going back in time to the last great Republican National Convention: 1976. The 1976 Republican National Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, and showcased a fierce battle for the party's nomination between incumbent President Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, the former Governor …

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451 - Chad Wanstreet - SWAT + Kill The Orange Faced Bear 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

In this episode of the Allan McKay Podcast, Allan sits down with VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet for an engaging discussion about Chad's experiences in the visual effects industry. They dive into Chad's transition from vendor-side to client-side VFX supervision, his work on the TV shows SWAT and Kill the Orange-Faced Bear (KTOFB), and the tools and t…

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Barred Up 1:44:23

4M ago1:44:23

1:44:23

In the illustrious words of Justin Timberlake, after April, “it’s gonna be MAY”! And the crew from Best Friend Weekend is kicking off the month with the content you were waiting for… Rumble Williams started off by comparing “Where My Hug Guy” with “You Don’t Know Nobody Chick” (01:00) which led to us laughing about people we cringe when hanging aro…

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SPECIAL: Student protest movements, then and now 57:01

4M ago57:01

57:01

Welcome to a special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! Students protesting the war in Gaza is all over the news this week, but these types of protests are nothing new to American culture. Student protests in the USA have long been catalysts for change. Dating back to the Civil Rights Movement, students fought for racial equality, leading sit…

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450 - The Sympathizer - Chad Wanstreet - VFX Supervisor 1:51:22

4M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

EPISODE 450 - THE SYMPATHIZER - CHAD WANSTREET - VFX SUPERVISOR In this episode, Allan McKay interviews VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet about: His role as VFX Supervisor on the highly anticipated series The Sympathizer, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel; Collaborating closely with visionary director Park Chan-wook to bring his unique …

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Episode 025 - Cadillac Cars vs. South Haven Ravens 2:21:59

4M ago2:21:59

2:21:59

"Send a Mojo Wire message to Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil" Wally McCarthy and Producer Phil return to Sylvan Field in South Haven, Michigan, as the Ravens host the Cars in this guaranteed snooze-fest! As always, it's a perfect night for a ballgame. Special thanks to WSLP Music Director Matt Hoffman - and welcome aboard the new Official Scorer a…

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BFW Live! 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

We live, playa! Day late and a dollar short, sure… but understand we had something cooking for you to end the month of April for sure! Rumble Williams kickstarted the podcast with some Denzel love (01:00) that led to us paying homage and running or mouths about TV and movies (02:00) and some specific talk about hometown teams (13:00). Next, Aldo le…

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karma 1:14:54

5M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Feels good to be back! The Best Friend Weekend team finally got their act together to bring you some content for the first time in the month of April! Rumble Williams led things off by discussing Karma (01:00) which led to us talking about our hiatus and our thoughts on getting what you deserve (02:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin…

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Legislative Supremacist 52:28

5M ago52:28

52:28

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We’ve got a newsy episode for you today: Rudy Giuliani’s request for new trial in Georgia is denied, Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis now investigating Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and much more! But first, we’ve got an update on the Catoosa County GOP debacle from field reporter Craig “The” Kidd. The d…

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In The House 39:58

5M ago39:58

39:58

I got one too many phone calls asking why we hadn’t dropped an episode in a while, so something had to be done! Please accept this mid-week Aldo NICE drop as an apology for leaving y’all without BFW listening material for the last 18 days… Rumble led off this quick episode with his thoughts on understanding ramifications (02:00) before Aldo let us …

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449 - Olivio Serikas - Your Guide To AI Art Workflows 1:22:38

5M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

In this episode of the podcast, Allan McKay sits down with Olivio Sarikas, a renowned AI expert and YouTuber, to dive deep into the world of AI image generation. Olivio shares his extensive knowledge and experience working with various AI tools, providing valuable insights for both beginners and advanced users. The conversation covers a wide range …

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Happy Patriots' Day! 13:31

5M ago13:31

13:31

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast and Happy Patriots’ Day to all who celebrate! Patriots' Day is a holiday primarily observed in the states of Massachusetts and Maine. It commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Patriots' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of April e…

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