Best Danny Rubin Podcasts (2024)

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what is a strange loop? - part 1 59:07

2h ago59:07

59:07

douglas hofstadter's strange loops, creating stories that are uniquely yours, finding meaning in a world increasingly meaningless, inside out 2, ex machina, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, groundhog day, fiction, religion, the self, free will, and my fundamental understanding of the universe. time loop of the week: a strange loop: a musical.…

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the advent of the swallows is said to presage summer 18:49

7d ago18:49

18:49

a detailed history and explanation of the swallows journey to and from capistrano. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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What Has Always Been / Radicle, not Radical - Season 4, Episode 3 with Bronwen Mullin and Nicole Fix 28:53

9d ago28:53

28:53

"What Has Always Been / Radicle, not Radical" (Season 4, Episode 3), the newest episode of our season, dropped Monday, May 20. We called to the Bimah composer, playwright and teacher Bronwen Mullin (she/her) and rabbi, writer, teacher, and theater artist Nicole Fix (she/her). Based in West Philly, Bronwen and Nicole are the co-founders of the Rabbi…

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minute 5 - i like getting lost in the weeds 17:28

13d ago17:28

17:28

the van leaves pittsburgh; imdb goofs get it wrong; credits for jennifer butler, pembroke j herring, david nichols, and john bailey; rita may be a robot; and swallows return to capistrano. time loop of the week: this episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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minute 5 - the swallows returning to capistrano 22:49

20d ago22:49

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the van leaves pittsburgh; imdb goofs get it wrong; credits for pembroke j herring, david nichols, and john bailey; swallows return to capistrano. time loop of the week: graymatter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sibCmyoTkss) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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With Diane Ravitch. 57:58

27d ago57:58

57:58

Joining Mike on this edition of Hitting Left is noted education historian Diane Ravitch. Diane has been a sharp critic of corporate school reform practices such as high stakes testing, vouchers and privatization. In the second half of the show Mike and Diane discuss the presidential election and the war on Gaza and the student protests against it.…

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day 361 - this is bill 14:25

27d ago14:25

14:25

Bill Murray, the problematic actor; his personal life and allegations of abuse; his erratic behavior on, but mostly off, set. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 267 - that glass is half empty 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

A blog entry about the marriages of Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, drifting into thoughts about permanence and grief, and getting sidetracked by a story idea I had years ago. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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With Bard College peace activist Lucy Gunderson. 59:43

1M ago59:43

59:43

Joining Mike and Fred on this edition of Hitting Left is Bard College student and activist Lucy Gunderson talking about the student movement against Israeli genocide in Gaza.

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day 214 - i am not making it up 12:34

1M ago12:34

12:34

a blog entry about the feud between bill murray and harold ramis and whether or not it ever ended. plus, a surprise time loop of the week: the endless. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 196 - keep the talent happy 19:46

2M ago19:46

19:46

From reviews of Murray's performance to my own critique of him as an actor, this blog entry reading gets interrupted by a long ramble about my favorite films, letterboxd, and my cock & bull movie talk podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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minute 4 - bill murray didn't learn the lessons that phil connors did 17:16

2M ago17:16

17:16

Phil seeing Rita for the first time, casting by Howard Feuer, the Pittsburgh skyline, and Time Loop of the Week: Game Changer - "Deja Vu". ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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With Ava Lyon-Sereno and Mark Rudd. 58:22

2M ago58:22

58:22

Joining Mike on this week's edition of the podcast Hitting Left are Columbia student strike '68 veteran Mark Rudd and current Columbia student activist Ava Lyon-Sereno.

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Theory from Theater - Season 4, Episode 2 with Jesse Freedman 28:15

2M ago28:15

28:15

"Theory from Theater" (Season 4, Episode 2), the new episode of our season, dropped Monday, May 6. We called to the Bimah director, playwright, and performance artist Jesse Freedman (he/him). Based in New York City, Jesse is the Artistic Director of Meta-Phys Ed., a multidisciplinary performance group that grapples with philosophical and political …

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day 238 - waiting to worship a rat 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

melatonin, hibernation, the pineal gland, and the groundhog ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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With Kevin Gosztola. 58:04

2M ago58:04

58:04

Joining Mike on this edition of Hittiing Left is Kevin Gosztola. Kevin is a journalist, and author known for work on whistleblower cases, WikiLeaks, national security, and civil liberties. Formerly the managing editor of Shadowproof, he writes for The Dissenter. Gosztola has covered the court-martial of Chelsea Manning as well as the extradition of…

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day 6 - groundhog day used to mean something in this town 7:21

2M ago7:21

7:21

imbolc, candlemas, the immortal punxsutawney phil, and some science behind the holiday. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 289 - i think you need help 21:24

3M ago21:24

21:24

continuing the cataloging of sexist details in groundhog day, touching on the topics of masculinity and femininity, empowerment and oppression, and phil's improvement as a person. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 287 - jim beam, ice, water 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

this entry was the start of a several-day attempt to catalog the specific instances of sexism in Groundhog Day. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 288 - fix your bra, honey 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

patriarchy, simulational reality, sexism, nancy, chivalry, how phil identifies others, slasher films and feminism, and i get sidetracked by siskel and ebert. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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On The Bimah: A World of Difference - Season 4, Episode 1 with Daryl Eisenberg 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

"A World of Difference" (Season 4, Episode 1), the new episode of our season, dropped Wednesday, April 3. We called to the Bimah casting director Daryl Eisenberg (she/her), founder of Eisenberg Casting. Based in New York City, Daryl has cast an impressive range of projects across theater, film, television and new media. Her office is committed to p…

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With Danny Lyon. 58:56

3M ago58:56

58:56

Mike's guest on this edition of Hitting Left is author, photojournalist and filmmaker, Danny Lyon, whose camera captured the history of SNCC and the 60’s Civil Rights Movement. Danny, who was born in 1942 in New York, is one of the most influential documentary photographers of his generation. While still a student at the University of Chicago, he w…

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day 290 - sex and violence 12:00

3M ago12:00

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sex and violence in groundhog day; the effect of sex, violence, and profanity on box office; and the protestant work ethic and the use of force. rita's groundhog day: https://vimeo.com/82162912?share=copy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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minute 3 - this doesn't make any sense to me now 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

what time is it? carol bivens, some science, some historical context, chris elliott, willie garson, and time loop of the week: river. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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With Fred Klonsky and Tracy Ullman. 56:33

4M ago56:33

56:33

Joining Mike this episode of Hitting Left are Fred Klonsky and investigative reporter for NBC news, Tracy Ullman. Fred talks about this year's Oscar broadcast and the politics of awards. Tracy discusses the sordid connection between the corruption of the Chicago Democratic Machine and the mass murderer and pedophile, John Wayne Gacy.…

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mundane, everyday, learn to appreciate what you've got 8:23

4M ago8:23

8:23

bonus episode about the film 'perfect days' and komorebi, the sunlight leaking through the trees. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 226 - maybe it's not a curse 22:12

4M ago22:12

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reading from the blog--and adding some extra commentary--in regards to phil's jilted ex lover stephanie decastro, whether or not phil is self-cursed, and seing phil actually be apologetic and supportive. plus, some 80s-offensive display of witchcraft. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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that's right - i hate this film 18:29

4M ago18:29

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taking a look at the beginning of the third revision of the screenplay with phil's boss gil and phil's 'girlfriend' stephanie decastro. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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With Fred Klonsky and Steve Goldsmith. 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Joining Mike on this edition of Hitting Left is brother, retired teacher and activist Fred Klonsky and Steve Goldsmith. Steve is a veteran activist and currently the president of the Torrance California Refinery Action Alliance combatting the dangers of hydrogen fluroide (HF) to people and the environment.…

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stop your maths. your maths are wrong. 17:01

4M ago17:01

17:01

looking at how danny rubin's original script begins, the unnecessary voiceover, phil predicting phil's behavior,and how phil counted his days in the loop (and why you shouldn't). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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Rabbi Brandt Rosen and Yanaton Shapira 58:40

4M ago58:40

58:40

Joining Mike Klonsky on this edition of Hittiing Left is Rabbi Brandt Rosen of the Chicago anti-Zionist Jewish congregation, Tzekek, and Yonatan Shapira, an Israeli former military helicopter pilot.

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minute 2 - he's responsible for his own imprisonment 17:35

4M ago17:35

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phil gives his first weather report after saying he wants to be in a big blue nothing. time loop of the week: groundhog lays. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 41 - probably right here 11:32

5M ago11:32

11:32

tao te ching, siddhartha, nietzsche, eternal recurrence, derrick jensen, ralph waldo emerson, daniel quinn, and the usefulness of memory ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 40 - ...where would you like to be? 15:22

5M ago15:22

15:22

geographic isolation, ouspensky, nietzsche, faust, atwood, ellis, shakespeare, infinity, siddhartha, and community ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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day 39 - if you could be anywhere... 9:34

5M ago9:34

9:34

daughton, nietzsche, faust, lavery, rilke, hesse ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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Crafting Captivating Settings: How Locale Shapes a Novel's Soul with Best-Selling Author Danny Petrie 28:51

5M ago28:51

28:51

Discover the magic that unfolds when setting takes center stage in a novel, transforming lifeless backdrops into dynamic entities with a soul of their own. This week, best-selling author Danny Petrie joins me, Wendy H Jones, to unravel the secrets behind crafting settings that captivate and characters who resonate with readers like old friends. Ami…

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minute 1 - if you can look into the seeds of time 16:59

5M ago16:59

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macbeth, two wolves, plato's charioteer, time loop of the week: happy death day, screenplay comparisons, nino rota, blue sky and clouds. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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Bringing Characters to Life: Mastering Characterisation in Writing 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

Have you ever faced a character in a book so flat they seem to fall off the page? Fear not, fellow wordsmiths, for I, Wendy H Jones, am here to share the secret sauce to spicing up your characters! This episode of the Writing and Marketing Show is a treasure trove of insights into the subtle art of characterisation. From the lush setting of Wester …

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With Rachel Rubin. 1:00:09

5M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Joining Mike on this 7th anniversary edition of Hitting Left is Rachel Rubin, Senior Medical Officer at Cook County Department of Public Health.

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the magic of groundhog day 17:29

5M ago17:29

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happy groundhog day everybody! a quick update on how this show may be returning soon, plus i try to succinctly describe the plot of groundhog day as a whole. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By robert e g black

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Nature's Narrative The Impact of Setting on Story 11:37

6M ago11:37

11:37

Fate threw a curveball that had us scrambling from the flames of my cousin's house fire to the tranquil embrace of a dense woodland retreat. As I share the harrowing details and our impromptu relocation, you'll feel the weight of the narrative's backdrop—the enigmatic allure of the woods—taking center stage. It's in this unexpected haven where I po…

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With Kathy Kelly. 59:00

6M ago59:00

59:00

Mike's guest on this edition of Hitting Left is American peace activist, pacifist and author, Kathy Kelly.

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Embracing the Unfamiliar: A Journey of Resilience and Creative Exploration with Wendy H Jones 17:44

6M ago17:44

17:44

Life has a way of tossing curveballs that can either strike us out or propel us to new heights. When my home was devastated by a flood, it felt like a heart-wrenching setback, but that experience became a catalyst for growth and new opportunities in my writing and work. Embrace change with me, Wendy H Jones, as I recount the resilience it took to r…

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With Al Haber and Mike James. 58:51

7M ago58:51

58:51

Joining Mike in the Lupen Radio studio on this editioin of Hitting Left are veteran '60s (and current) activists, Al Haber and Michael James. Al was a co-founder of Students For a Democratic Society (SDS) and its first president. Mike was also an SDS organizer and founder of Rising Up Angry. He has a new book out with the same name.…

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With Illinois state senator Robert Peters. 56:45

7M ago56:45

56:45

Joining Mike on this edition of Hitting Left is Illinois state senator Robert Peters talking about the Gaza protests and more.

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On The Bimah: All of It and None of It - Season 3, Episode 8 with Antonia Lassar 31:11

7M ago31:11

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"All of It and None of It" (Season 3, Episode 8), the final episode of our season, dropped Wednesday, November 29. We called to the Bimah the comedian and theater artist Antonia Lassar (she/they). Based in Los Angeles, Antonia has earned viral fame on TikTok for her sketches about Jewish cultural quirks. They have toured the country with their prod…

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With Mike James, Judy Gumbo and Pat Thomas. 58:23

8M ago58:23

58:23

Mike will taking a look back at the 1968 Democratic Convention protests in Chicago and anticipating the upcoming DNC in Chitown next August. Joining Mike are '68 Movement veterans Mike James and Judy Gumbo plus author Pat Thomas.

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With Juan Gonzalez. 57:25

8M ago57:25

57:25

Joining Mike Klonsky on this edition of Hitting Left is Juan Gonzalez. Juan is an author, Co-Host of Democracy Now!, Senior Fellow at Great Cities Institute of UIC, former NY Daily News columnist, and once upon a time, a Young Lord.

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Exploring Dystopian Fiction and Publishing Insights with Debut Author Marty M. McNair 31:10

9M ago31:10

31:10

Get ready for a thrilling journey as we sit down with Marty McNair, debut author of the riveting dystopian novel, Island of Ruin. McNair's fascination with dystopian fiction, her inspirations, and the journey of her protagonist, Jasmine, are laid bare in this intriguing conversation. The struggle against oppression, the power of resilience and the …

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With Luis Rodriquez. 58:04

9M ago58:04

58:04

Mike's guest this episode of Hitting Left is poet, novelist, journalist, critic, and columnist, Luis Rodriguez. Luis was the 2014 Los Angeles Poet Laureate. He is recognized as a major figure in contemporary Chicano literature identifying himself as a native Xicanx writer. His best-known work, Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A., receiv…

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