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The Sand Dollar is a podcast about doing the work that you actually want to do. It is a show about music, creative work, and seeing the bigger picture. This is a show dedicated to seeing the possibilities in art all around us. The Sand Dollar is produced by David Vess. WEB: davidvessmusic.com/thesanddollar
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Avast Ye! Join the Brigade of Imbeciles as they journey together to break down the world of HBO’s Our Flag Means Death, onscreen and off. Each week, we set sail on an adventure to explore what makes the show so exhilaratingly devastating. From character deep dives to sneak peeks behind-the-scenes, the Brigade of Imbeciles is your one-stop-shop for all things Our Flag Means Death related. Our Flag Means Death is created by David Jenkins and stars Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi as the titular St ...
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If Blackbeard believes that all the unimportant organs are on the left side of his body, does he think the heart is unimportant too? In this episode, we run through Episode 6 of Our Flag Means Death - The Art of Fuckery. Unfortunately, Stede's need to impress Ed runs parallel with Ed’s growing need to kill him.Find us everywhere else: https://linkt…
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This week, Damien Gerard (Father Teach on Our Flag Means Death), dropped by the podcast to share his journey from England to Hollywood with us. Damien's passion for acting is inspiring; turning one terrible diagnosis into a positive beacon for other actors. He also tells us about his experiences on the set of Our Flag Means Death, why he thinks it'…
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Under the biggest, brightest, fullest of moons, Ed gives a part of his heart to Stede. But what else does the Moon represent in Our Flag Means Death? This week, we invite Stella (@politemenace1 on Twitter) to share her analysis on the moon's symbols and significance in the series. Similar to a lighthouse, the moon is also reflector of light and nee…
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Life getting in the way? Want to get caught up on Our Flag Means Death news but can't be bothered to spend hours scrolling through Twitter? Or maybe you're just nostalgic for the pure adrenaline that coursed through your veins in the first two weeks of Pride Month, post-renewal? Look no further, 'cause we've got a show for you! This episode, we bre…
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This episode is alternatively titled: What if we almost kissed while Buttons was basking in the moon-glow? Gatecrashing a party ship, Edward has his first taste of the hoity-toity life, Frenchie and Oluwande create the pyramid scheme, and Stede indirectly sets fire to the aforementioned ship in defence of Edward. A beautiful first date, if you ask …
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Unlike the titular film, no fortune cookies were needed to get Blackbeard and Stede into each others clothes within 5 minutes of properly meeting each other - a key metaphor for their mutual influences on each other throughout the series. From fine fabrics to lighthouses, this is truly the most fun we’ve had at sea in ages.Find us everywhere else: …
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Man for sale! As Stede tries to prosti- I mean, sell, their remaining hostage on the Republic of Pirates, Jim and Oluwande visit an old friend with a tendency to cure random human body parts in alcohol. Aboard a Spanish vessel, the elusive and threatening Blackbeard finally meets the newly debuted Gentleman Pirate. It's time to see some real change…
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When The Revenge runs aground on a beach, Stede Bonnet's motley crew has to find some way to occupy themselves. Unfortunately for them, it includes getting captured, having their identities exposed and meeting the most fearsome pirate crew of their time. This episode, we see a stark contrast between the two different pirate crews and venture deeper…
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It is 1717. There is rampant piracy. We are on The Revenge and introduced to Stede Bonnet's ragtag crew. Hilarity and heartbreak ensues. This episode, we take a look at the overall story arc, first seeds of incitement and share some pointed observations and fun facts about the series. Unlike what we normally know about pirates, this crew is... pret…
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Join the Brigade of Imbeciles as they journey together to break down the world of HBO’s Our Flag Means Death, onscreen and off. In this introductory episode, we talk about what inspired us to start this podcast and what to expect in future episodes.Find us everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/imbecilespod…
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When SQUARE first released Final Fantasy, they really believed it would be the last game that they would ever make. It was a swan song and truly a 'final' fantasy. But what happened changed the video game industry forever, and rocketed Final Fantasy into being the JRPG juggernaut that it is today. What can creators and artists today learn from the …
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Nintendo is one of the most successful companies in the world. Yet their greatest successes often come after serious failures. What can we learn from HOW Nintendo fails? How can we learn to view failure as success? ___ WEB BLOG INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE CONTACT SHOUTOUT: Akimbo Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This p…
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8 Bit Video Game Music has shaped the game industry and our musical culture. Yet, it accomplished this from such a restricted technology. Why is that limitations often lead to some of the best work? What can creators today learn from these great 8-Bit tunes? ---- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT CONTACT Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start…
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What do we do when we can’t seem to get the ball rolling? How can we change our thinking to avoid burnout? What can artists today learn from the silence of two classical composers? --- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT --- SOURCES: Dr. Brene Brown- Daring Greatly Timothy Galway- The Inner Game of Tennis Alex Ross- The Rest is Noise Support the show…
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What does saying YES really mean? What are the YESSES in your life? What does saying NO actually mean?? --- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT --- The Practice by Seth Godin Support the showBy David Vess
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What does the Zoom Revolution mean for education? How is teaching going to change? Here is what I learned teaching in a pandemic. WEB SUPPORT SOCIAL Support the showBy David Vess
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What can a TV show from the 60’s teach us about making art today? Why is Star Trek the original series still relevant more than 50 years later? WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT --- Show links: Akimbo Dare to Lead Sources: NPR Music: Horizon Overture Support the showBy David Vess
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This is an episode about the wonderful world of The Phantom Tollbooth created by Norton Juster, who passed away on March 10th 2021. I talk about how the world is constructed, how this book is a product of side-hustling, and how it shows us how to get ourselves out of the doldrums (aka artistic drought and indecision). --- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT…
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What is inspiration and how does it work? What should we do when we get inspired at a bad time? --- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT Support the showBy David Vess
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The fog is real. Sometimes, when we want to create, the ideas just don't come. The fog surrounds us and makes it seemingly impossible to move forward. How can we change our perspective to see the fog for what it really is, an opportunity? --- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT Shoutouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxeQNzwfxqc Support the show…
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Why is it so hard to start that meaningful project? Will I ever be ready? --- WEB SOCIAL YOUTUBE SUPPORT Support the showBy David
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