Best Daniel Lantz Podcasts (2024)

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Chasing Fulfillment, Not Success (Peter Sage) 15:53

1d ago15:53

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Driven by a childhood lesson on the consequences of not achieving, Peter Sage shares his journey from overachieving entrepreneur to fulfilled coach. He highlights the importance of emotional mastery and finding joy in the process rather than the goal. And it’s a reminder that “making it” is ongoing. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entr…

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S3E43. Fantastic Fest 2024 #3: WRECKED A BUNCH OF CARS, HAD A GOOD TIME (2024) dir. James P. Gannon & Matt Ferrin 24:43

8d ago24:43

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- Fantastic Fest hosts a wealth of shorts, celebrating the eclectic mix of filmmakers who make them. That being said, there was no way in hell I could cover this year's fest and not watch any, so today's episode gets into demolition derby mayhem: …

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S3E42. Fantastic Fest 2024 #2: Interview | APARTMENT 7A Director Natalie Erika James 16:50

9d ago16:50

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- Natalie Erika James, director of the new film APARTMENT 7A, stops by The Movies to chat all about her prequel to ROSEMARY'S BABY, streaming on Paramount + starting Sept. 27! We talk about bringing back 1960s New York design, the delicate art of …

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S3E41. Fantastic Fest 2024 #1: Apartment 7A (2024) dir. Natalie Erika James 24:05

10d ago24:05

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- APARTMENT 7A follows in 2024's tradition of independent directors helming prequels to successful horror franchises. We had THE FIRST OMEN and A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. Now, Natalie Erika James takes the reins to ROSEMARY'S BABY, revealing the stor…

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S3E40. Hayride to Hell (2024) dir. Dan Lantz 26:06

14d ago26:06

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- HAYRIDE TO HELL is about Farmer Sam (Bill Moseley). As is the case with most farmers, he's happiest living a simple life: growing crops, selling candy apples, making dad jokes so heinous you'd rather pull your own dad's finger after Sunday lunch…

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Designing a Life of Intentionality and Freedom (Jason Friedman) 14:59

15d ago14:59

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From childhood entrepreneurship to running multiple major businesses, Jason Friedman tale is one of learning and growth, mistakes and successes. From guiding his moral compass and entrepreneurial spirit to balancing freedom and impact, Jason's journey is all about resilience and intentional living. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entre…

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S3E39. Invoking Yell (2024) dir. Patricio Valladares 19:07

18d ago19:07

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- Patricio Valladares' INVOKING YELL is a frustrating movie. Three main elements make for a promising horror flick: black metal, found footage in the woods a la BLAIR WITCH and psychophony, the practice of recording sounds of spirits. So when I'm …

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S3E38. Look Into My Eyes (2024) dir. Lana Wilson 37:06

21d ago37:06

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- LOOK INTO MY EYES, directed by Lana Wilson (MISS AMERICANA, PRETTY BABY: BROOKE SHIELDS), centers on a group of seven New York psychics and the intimate readings they undergo with their clients. Some search for answers regarding their future. Ot…

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S3E37. Transformers One (2024) dir. Josh Cooley 28:54

23d ago28:54

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show! --- TRANSFORMERS ONE is a breath of fresh air for this (admittedly casual) Transformers fan. I lived through the decade of Michael Bay's destruction porn lens and to see a Transformers movie that's a thrilling and fun sci-fi adventure while also emo…

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S3E36. The Anxieties of Parenthood in M3GAN 43:02

26d ago43:02

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Please rate and review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Audible! --- Today marks a first on the podcast. Last year, I reviewed Gerard Johnstone's horror movie M3GAN (see Season 2, Episode 4) but after a recent rewatch with my wife, I found I have more to say about the PG-13 killer doll flick. I'm surprised by how much of the movie works as a…

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S3E35. What to Watch at Fantastic Fest 2024 48:42

28d ago48:42

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!---Fantastic Fest brings together the year's best offerings of genre film, crash landing in Austin, TX from Sept. 19-26. With more than 80 films to choose from, how can you whittle down the selection?Never fear, Daniel from The Movies is here! I'm covering the festival from home (lodging a…

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S3E34. Interview | HAPPY CAMPERS Director Amy Nicholson 21:51

30d ago21:51

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Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! --- Today's episode is an interview with Amy Nicholson, director of the documentary HAPPY CAMPERS. The movie chronicles the last summer for working-class denizens of Inlet View, an RV park in coastal Virginia, to enjoy their undisturbed slice of paradise before a developer tears the place…

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Scared, Still Standing, and Owning the Business (Angie Colee) 14:10

29d ago14:10

14:10

Growing up in a discouraging family, Angie was driven to prove her worth and follow her passion for performance. Angie reflects on her struggles with imposter syndrome and being authentic and self-compassionate. For her, making it is the continuous journey of self-reinvention and new possibilities. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entre…

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S3E33. Happy Campers (2024) dir. Amy Nicholson 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Don't forget to rate & review the podcast! -- I love the hell out of this movie. Amy Nicholson's HAPPY CAMPERS (available on VOD September 10th) sees the denizens of a waterfront Virginia RV park through the last days of their working-class summertime paradise: "The Armpit of America," as lovingly described by a couple in the film. These folks, of …

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From Factory Worker to Founder (Daniel Levis) 12:16

1M ago12:16

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As an unambitious kid, Daniel Levis never imagined owning a business, let alone helping others thrive. His journey is a testament to overcoming self-doubt and building systems for success. He shares insights on the importance of self-belief and strategic planning to make it in entrepreneurship. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepren…

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S3E32. Alien: Romulus (2024) dir. Fede Alvarez 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Don't forget to rate & review the podcast! --- ALIEN: ROMULUS feels like a self-proclaimed victory lap for the almost-50-year-old franchise, blending elements from each movie (the greatest hits, some might say) to make an installment to please every ALIEN fan. From the COVENANT cultists to the ALIEN 3 truthers, there's a piece here for you. However…

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S3E31. Gladiator II Trailer Breakdown | Listener Request 25:09

2M ago25:09

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Two years ago, I fulfilled a listener request from my friend Resa to review Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR (Season 1, Episode 37). It only makes sense, then, her next request was for me to talk about the trailer for GLADIATOR II!I love Ridley Scott flicks and this trailer hints towards another notch in the belt of successes for one of our greatest living…

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From Poetry to Prosperity (Alex Mandossian) 11:59

2M ago11:59

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As a child renowned for his poetry recitations, Alex Mandossian discovered how to connect with audiences. After a failed business in his early 20s, Alex rediscovered the power of an audience through online marketing and became one of the pioneers of the field. His 1995 website still prospers today. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entre…

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S3E30. National Anthem (2024) dir. Luke Gilford 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Luke Gilford's debut feature NATIONAL ANTHEM sees Charlie Plummer (LEAN ON PETE, ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD) as Dylan, a 21-year-old ranch hand who starts his journey of self-discovery through the age-old catalyst of meeting a girl. In this case, the girl is Sky (Eve Lindley), a rodeo performer who's part of a wider community of queer rodeo lovers …

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S3E29. Interview | ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES Director Nanette Burstein 33:16

2M ago33:16

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Academy Award-nominated Nanette Burstein's latest film ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES sees the director sifting through 40 hours of previously unheard interviews to build a portrait of actress and philanthropist Elizabeth Taylor using her own words. Taylor presents as a woman who suffers no fools, whether they be paparazzi demonizing her affair (…

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Blending Code and Spirituality (Calvin Correli) 14:54

2M ago14:54

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Combining a deep-seated spiritual journey with entrepreneurial drive, Calvin Correli reflects on his unique path. From early coding to founding Simplero, Calvin explores how inner growth fuels business success, emphasizing the harmony between spirituality and entrepreneurship. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share…

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S3E28. The QUIET PLACE Trilogy 38:37

3M ago38:37

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Last episode, I interviewed the director of A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE, Michael Sarnoski. In preparation, I watched all the movies in the trilogy and figured it was a good time, six years removed from the first film, to talk about the franchise as a whole - pregnancy, an Irishman's Southern accent and the mighty skill of one Lupita N'yongo. --- Follow …

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Starting with a Little Red Wagon (Jane Deuber) 9:04

3M ago9:04

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Beginning with her childhood business, Jane Deuber reflects on her entrepreneurial journey from a little red wagon to seven successful companies. She shares her belief in personal growth, value-based goals, and meaning of making it — balancing business success with a fulfilling personal life. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneu…

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From Gifted to a Gift (Giovanni Marsico) 15:16

3M ago15:16

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Bullied and outcast as a kid for being “gifted,” Giovanni Marsico found solace in superheroes. Without realizing it, this set the stage for a future transformation when he found himself highly successful but unhappy. After a dark period, Giovanni discovered his calling and has never looked back. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepre…

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S3E27. Interview | A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Director Michael Sarnoski 36:04

3M ago36:04

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Today, I interview Michael Sarnoski, the director of the new horror movie A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. This is the prequel to the A QUIET PLACE franchise where humanity has adapted to live as silently as possible to survive an alien invasion. You make a noise, you get eaten. But what if you don't know that? What if it's the first day the aliens land on …

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S3E26. Hundreds of Beavers (2024) dir. Mike Cheslik 24:39

4M ago24:39

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Mike Cheslik's HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS feels like a small miracle: an homage to Looney Tunes silliness shot in black & white without dialogue. The beavers hunted by bumbling drunken applejack-turned-fur trapper Jean Kayak (Ryland Brickson Cole Tews) are all represented by Disney World-style costumes (yep, big heads and cartoon faces). Hell, every anima…

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Masterminding Success and Balance (Jay Fairbrother) 11:27

4M ago11:27

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Drawing from his transformative journey, Jay Fairbrother shares how personal loss and early struggles shaped his path as an entrepreneur. With insights on masterminds and work-life balance, Jay reveals the power of human connection and resilience in making it through life’s ups and downs. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs a…

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S3E25. Angelika Film Center in Plano, TX Closes After 20 Years 19:01

4M ago19:01

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My favorite movie theater, the Angelika Film Center in Plano, TX, closed its doors this week after 20 years of operations. I feel like a piece of me closed along with it. Let's discuss. Follow The Movies on Twitter: @TheMovies_Pod End Song: "Hero" - Family of the Year

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Finding Love in Every Business (Mark Silver) 12:58

4M ago12:58

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From paramedic to profit with a purpose, Mark Silver shares his unique blend of spirituality and entrepreneurship. From divine connections to mistakes as lessons, Mark reveals how every act of business can be an act of love. With deep listening, he navigates a path of wonder, care, and commitment. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrep…

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ADHD as a Superpower (Taki Moore) 9:28

5M ago9:28

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Not willing to let an ADHD diagnosis dictate his life, Taki Moore turned it into a superpower by putting the right support systems into place. Taki shares insights about the entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and the value of having a team. Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as …

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Breaking Chains and Building Dreams (Sandra Johnson) 12:18

5M ago12:18

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From humble beginnings, Sandra Johnson sees education as the pathway out of adversity. With a belief in breaking cycles and aiding others, she, alongside her partner, started a university, embodying her convictions about lifelong learning and community empowerment. In this Part 2 episode (with Part 1 featuring her husband and business partner, Marc…

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Saving Lives and Sharing Knowledge (Marco Johnson) 11:23

6M ago11:23

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Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. Marco Johnson is a former NFL player, former Los Angeles firefighter and paramedic, co-founder of The University of Antelope Valley, and co-founder of Accreditation Advisors Group…

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S3E24. Interview | LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL Directors Andy Brown & Brian Lindstrom 38:26

6M ago38:26

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As an addendum to last episode, I interviewed Andy Brown and Brian Lindstrom, the directors of LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL, about the decade-long process of bringing their music documentary to life. They chat about the x-factor moment that brought the movie's structure to light, the responsibilities felt from telling the underrated & under…

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S3E23. Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill (2024) dir. Andy Brown & Brian Lindstrom 21:00

6M ago21:00

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LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL is a documentary detailing the life and music of '70s singer-songwriter Judee Sill using as much of her own voice as possible. This could devolve into another talking-heads affair but having Judee's voice narrate and her art take animated flight on screen gives the movie an authenticity and more intimate connect…

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S3E22. Monkey Man (2024) dir. Dev Patel 35:37

6M ago35:37

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MONKEY MAN is the directorial debut of Dev Patel. My best friend asked 'Wasn't that the guy who played Zuko in that bad Avatar movie?" Yes. Yes, he was. He's also built a strong genre-spanning body of work since then, starring in THE GREEN KNIGHT, HOTEL MUMBAI, THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY, THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD and LION, for which…

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Letting Go of “Egometrics” (Tanya Alvarez) 10:48

6M ago10:48

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Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. Tanya Alvarez is the founder of OwnersUP, a highly select community of small business owners who want to optimize their business for profit and impact. “Early on, in my twenties, …

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S3E21. Immaculate (2024) dir. Michael Mohan 44:09

6M ago44:09

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IMMACULATE was rescued by producer and star Sydney Sweeney from development hell, 10 years after she originally auditioned for the project. A horror movie about a nun who immaculately conceives a child the rest of the church believes to be the second coming of Christ? I can say why Sweeney would wanna hang onto that idea. However, as cool as that i…

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S3E20. Love Lies Bleeding (2024) dir. Rose Glass 36:40

7M ago36:40

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Rose Glass' romantic body-horror noir LOVE LIES BLEEDING smacked me in the mouth and I'm all the better for it. What a taut, lean story about the way the beliefs about ourselves & our capabilities can fundamentally inform the directions our lives will take, for better and worse. Sometimes, all you need to change your life is someone to stroll into …

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Unbox Your Mind (Irena O'Brien) 10:15

7M ago10:15

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Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. Dr. Irena O'Brien is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps coaches and care professionals achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience. Early in life, D…

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S3E19. AI: Coming to a Theater Near You! 34:37

7M ago34:37

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The Internet lit ablaze, yet again, today when the directors of the new horror movie LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL confirmed Letterboxd users' suspicions that the movie used AI to help craft some still images featured in the final cut. The blaze was fueled by debates over AI's involvement in art and the implications such technologies could have on an i…

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S3E18. The Rachel McAdams Picture Show: ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET (2023) dir. Kelly Fremon Craig 22:17

7M ago22:17

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The Rachel McAdams Picture Show keeps on truckin' with Kelly Fremon Craig's ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET. Following MEAN GIRLS up with this is my way of showing you the range of one Rachel McAdams: cutting someone down to size with a glance in one movie, masking insecurity as perfectionism for the benefit of her family in another. McAdams …

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S3E17. In Four ('80s Horror!) Films: Heather Wixson & Patrick Bromley 2:38:47

7M ago2:38:47

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Break out the synths, hairspray & Fangorias - IN FOUR FILMS is going '80s horror, baby! To celebrate the release of "In Search of Darkness," a companion book to David Weiner's popular documentary of the same name, which tells the history of '80s horror movies, I invited the book's co-authors, Heather Wixson & Patrick Bromley to each describe their …

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A Circle of Learning and Growing (Marcy Nelson-Garrison) 11:50

7M ago11:50

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Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. Marcy Nelson-Garrison is a product coach, creative, and the founder of the Coaching Toys online store. “It’s about finding your way to your own deep wisdom, claiming it, and then …

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S3E16. Why Casting Directors Deserve Their Oscars Moment (feat. Kate Geller) 34:20

7M ago34:20

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced they're adding the Best Casting category to the Academy Awards in 2026 (awarding movies made in 2025).If you're scratching your head as to why casting should get its own award, you're not alone. I thought this award would just comprise of the movie with the most A-listers, "might equals righ…

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Presenting Neuroscience of Coaching (Ari Iny) 24:57

7M ago24:57

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Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and co-host of the podcast Course Lab on Mirasee FM. “Often we'll get something across our desks that feels urgent, that you feel like, okay, I really need to respond to this as soon as possible… when maybe you don't.”— Ari Iny Ari Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s Facebook ad coordinator. …

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S3E15. The February Watchlist 1:13:54

7M ago1:13:54

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Like I did last month, here's a list of the movies I watched in February that I haven't yet talked about on the podcast (I might've cheated on one of 'em, but fuck it, I'm gonna consider it a new perspective for a new version of life.) From least to greatest: THE STUFF (1985) dir. Larry Cohen BARBIE (2023) dir. Greta Gerwig DUNE (2021) dir. Denis V…

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S3E14. Dune: Part 2 (2024) dir. Denis Villeneuve 38:31

8M ago38:31

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In DUNE: PART 2, Paul (Timothee Chalamet) is advised to climb the tallest dune before every hunt to obtain the best possible vantage point. It reflects director Denis Villenueve's approach to the sequel: Expand the story's gaze; Throw Greig Fraser (director of photography) at some BREATHTAKING vistas; Fill said massive frame with an army-sized cast…

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A Pause and a Perspective (Michael O'Brien) 10:45

8M ago10:45

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Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. Michael O’Brien is a leadership coach and the founder of Pause Breathe Reflect, a movement and business that creates products to help people practice better mindfulness in their d…

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S3E13. In Four Films: Chelsea Eichholz 1:50:22

8M ago1:50:22

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Welcome back to "In Four Films," the segment where I bring on film lovers to talk the four films that make them who they are!Today, critic, instructor and podcaster (And A Rewatch, CinemaGals) Chelsea Eichholz joins me to talk queer love, long-term relationship drama, paternity messes and female entrepreneurship! Plus cute dogs, body aches, fucked-…

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S3E12. Kelce (2023) dir. Don Argott 27:53

8M ago27:53

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No, not Taylor Swift's boyfriend. Taylor Swift's boyfriend's brother. Ha, it sounds like I'm explaining a soap opera. Don Argott's football documentary about veteran Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce dropped last September on Amazon Prime. The movie recounts Kelce's whirlwind 2022-23 season, in which his team won 14 of 17 games, landing them a…

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