Best Diane V Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.98 - How might one think like a Philosopher (at work) ? 35:24

23m ago35:24

35:24

How might one think like a Philosopher in the workplace? In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, diving into a book by a previous guest, Dr Julian Baggini’s “How to Think like a Philosopher” " the Occupational Philosophers discuss exactly that! Julian Baggini has 12 key principles that the book is built around for a more humane, balanced, and rat…

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BPS 385: Selling Indie Films with the Regional Cinema Model with Daedalus Howell 1:13:24

37m ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Today on the show we have writer/director Daedalus Howell. Daedalus' film Pill Head is the definition of being a Filmtrepreneur. So much, in fact, I used his film as a case study in my book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur®: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business. The method he used was the "regional cinema model." This model is based ar…

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Attunement: Connecting to the Flow of Life 32:00

2h ago32:00

32:00

In this solo episode, Thomas unravels the mysteries of attunement. Discover how this practice goes far beyond conventional emotional intelligence and continues into deeper connections and spiritual growth. Uncover the keys to transparent communication, trauma healing, and accessing subtle spiritual information for personal and collective transforma…

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Diane Crane, Director of "The Lodger" 17:41

4h ago17:41

17:41

Diane Crane talks to Kev Castle about the upcoming production of "The Lodger" at the Venture Theatre Ashby De-La Zouch Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st and Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th September 2024 Tickets - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ashby-de-la-zouch/venture-theatre/the-lodger-by-patrick-prior/e-obbreb…

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BPS 384: Building a Hollywood Directing Career with Brad Silberling 1:20:53

20h ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Today on the show we have writer, producer and director Brad Silberling. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad back in 2005 at my first Sundance Film Festival. He was very kind with his time and gave me some great advice.His feature films include City of Angels starring Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage, Moonlight Mile, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffm…

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Realigning With Divine Law 8:46

1d ago8:46

8:46

In this special bonus episode, Thomas reads Verse 25 from the Tao Te Ching, offers his analysis, and shares how we can come back to living a life that is more informed by inner balance in a world that is often out of balance. This episode is dedicated to a cherished member of our team, the late Digo Delgado. His adventurous spirit, kindness, and la…

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Roshi Joan Halifax | Compassion as the Key to Resilience 52:29

3d ago52:29

52:29

Thomas is joined by Buddhist teacher, Founder and head teacher of Upaya Zen Center, social activist, and author, Roshi Joan Halifax. They discuss Roshi Joan’s pioneering work in end-of-life care, and how spirituality can inform and inspire more compassionate activism. Roshi Joan shares her insights on how decades of practice have equipped her to na…

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BPS 383: How to Raise $2 Million Using NFTs with Arel Avellino 1:12:30

12d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

NFTs are all the rage today but how can indie filmmakers use them to generate revenue? I did an entire episode dedicated to NFT and Indie Films last year and it is, by far, one of the most downloaded episodes ever.Today on the show we have a filmmaker and creator that was able to raise $2 million for a brand new IP using NFTs. His name is Arel Avel…

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Dr. Diane Poole Heller | Healing Attachment Wounds 1:09:36

14d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Thomas is joined by internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in the field of attachment theory and trauma resolution, Dr. Diane Poole Heller. They discuss Diane’s work in attachment theory, exploring how our early experiences with our caregivers affect our attachment styles, and what we can do to move into secure attachment in our rel…

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BPS 382: The Way of the Creative Filmmaker with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:03

15d ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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The Essence of Life 32:23

17d ago32:23

32:23

Thomas shares deep insights into how we can embody the soul's wisdom and increase our capacity to be present and form a deeper alliance with life. He shares tools and practices for becoming more grounded and spacious in our daily lives, and in challenging situations, and how that gives us the courage, curiosity, and strength to turn difficulties in…

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Charlotte Hukin, Director of "Mumsy", the first play in the new season at the Lace Market Theatre 14:43

24d ago14:43

14:43

Charlotte Hukin, Director of "Mumsy", the first play in the new season at the Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham, chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio about the play.By NHR

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BPS 381: From Micro-Budget to World-Wide Distribution with Shane Stanley 1:21:28

22d ago1:21:28

1:21:28

At sixteen years old, Shane Stanley had already received his first Emmy Award for his work on Desperate Passage (1987) which starred Michael Landon. Over the next few years he learned filmmaking under his father Lee Stanley on what became known as The Desperate Passage Series (1988 to 1995) starring Sharon Gless, Edward James Olmos, Marlo Thomas an…

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Ep.97 - Is your thinking a little bland? Time to liberate structures 26:05

22d ago26:05

26:05

Have you ever sat in a brainstorm and thought, "Well this is pretty shit." Most of us have and it sucks the energy out of the room like a backwards tornado. John had a great week, read a book and got so excited about it, he wanted to share some of the possible antidotes to those crap house brainstorms. In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The …

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Julia Kim | Holistic Economic Healing 53:42

25d ago53:42

53:42

Thomas is joined by global wellbeing and wellbeing economics expert, program facilitator, and researcher, Julia Kim. They discuss how Bhutan's holistic approach to economics, deeply rooted in spiritual and cultural values, prioritizes individual and collective happiness and wellbeing over profit and expansion of capital. Julia explains the concept …

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Ep.96 - Guest episode with Neil Mullarkey - Improv Maestro, Actor, Author, Comedian and Leadership Expert 1:19:23

1M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

In Episode 96, The Occupational Philosophers chat with a returning guest, Neil Mullarkey! Neil who embodies the ethos of this shows and plays at the intersection of curiosity, creativity, and serendipity! His last conversation with the show was way back in 2021 when the world was still reeling from the pandemic, the Tories were still in power, and …

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BPS 380: Watch This to Survive on a Film Set with Christine Chen 1:17:51

29d ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Christine Chen is an Academy qualified film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. She fell in love with capturing images and telling stories through film the first time she got her hands on an early addition VHS camcorder in 1993. Christine’s love of film turned into a life-long passion for writing and directing. Christine has a B.A. fr…

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Ruth King | The Medicine of Dharma 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Thomas is joined by celebrated author, educator, and meditation teacher, Ruth King. They explore the profound responsibilities and perspectives that come with eldership and the importance of presence in guiding others. Ruth shares her wisdom on racial healing, the power of community, and the role of artistry as cultural medicine. She and Thomas exp…

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Richard Main talks about Chapterhouse Theatre Company and "Little Women" at Nottingham Castle 15:52

1M ago15:52

15:52

Richard Main talks to Kev Castle about Chapterhouse Theatre Companies production of "Little Women" at Nottingham CastleBy NHR

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Bruce Asbestos, Creator of Monster Fun at Lakeside Arts 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

Bruce Asbestos, Creator of Monster Fun at Lakeside Arts which is open until September.By NHR

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BPS 379: The Art of Being a Military Advisor on Set with Jariko Denman 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and, as a military brat, grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis, Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the…

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Dames Morgan Brind and Roddy Peters from Derby Arena's panto 2024, "Cinderella" 15:17

1M ago15:17

15:17

Dames Morgan Brind and Roddy Peters from Derby Arena's panto 2024, "Cinderella" chat to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio.By NHR

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V | Wound as a Portal Into a New World 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Thomas is joined by playwright, author, performer, activist, and creator of “The Vagina Monologues,” V (formerly Eve Ensler.) They discuss the profound impact of trauma and the power of healing through collective and community-based approaches. V shares her personal journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a global advocate for women's right…

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Emma Webber and Christopher Commander from the Nottingham Shakespeare Company re "Henry V" Outdoors 23:03

2M ago23:03

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Emma Webber and Christopher Commander from the Nottingham Shakespeare Company chat to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio about their upcoming outdoor tour of the play "Henry V"By NHR

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BPS 378: Directing as a Team & NOT Killing Each Other with Vanessa & Joseph Winter 1:02:59

1M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Vanessa and Joseph Winter are a writer/director duo best known for their critically acclaimed SXSW midnighter “Deadstream,” a horror comedy coming to Shudder in October. They also wrote and directed a segment of the highly anticipated V/H/S/99 which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Their feature debut, Deadst…

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Abigail E. Disney | Moral Injury and the Complex Legacy of Disney 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

Thomas is joined by filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist Abigail Disney. They discuss how Abigail’s activism has been informed by the darker aspects of the Disney company and family legacy, and how that legacy is reflective of larger problems in American society. They also dive deep into the idea of moral injury, which arises when individuals ar…

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Ep.95 - If everything is so ambiguous, why is it avoided? 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

In episode 95, whilst exploring the nuances of everyday occurrences and slipping between conscious states of being, The Occupational Philosophers dive into the concept of ambiguity. Why? The reason? So many challenges that need to be solved have a huge amount of ambiguity around them. There may be multiple answers It's a multi-faceted question It's…

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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…

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Bonus Meditation: Levels of Light 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

In this guided meditation, Thomas invites you to expand your awareness and tune in to the subtle light of your soul. ✨ Introducing Love, Trauma, and Relationships - a special course collaboration with Terry Real. Over 12 self-paced modules, you'll learn practices to heal past wounds and more deeply connect with yourself, your partner, and the world…

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The Power of Collective Healing 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

Thomas dives deep into the foundational principles of collective healing, exploring the challenges of individual healing and the profound benefits of healing from trauma within a safe and supportive group. He shares how the intimacy and closeness of group healing spaces enable participants to be more open and present, which facilitates a coherent a…

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Nicholas Briggs - “Murdered to Death” 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

Nicholas Briggs, who is playing Inspector Pratt in Colin McIntyre's Classic Thriller Season 2024 play "Murdered To Death" chats to Kev Castle about the play as well as his Doctor Who connections and being the voice of the daleks.By NHR

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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin 1:13:19

2M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …

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Elise Loehnen | Balancing Empathy, Anger, and Responsibility in Polarizing Times 53:42

2M ago53:42

53:42

Thomas is joined once again by New York Times bestselling author and the host of the podcast, Pulling the Thread, Elise Loehnen. They discuss the important work of reconnecting to our bodies, learning to fully embody our emotions—including anger—and what it takes to create safe spaces for difficult emotions to emerge and become integrated. Elise sh…

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Caroline Barth from Derby Theatre talks about The Eagle Awards 17:45

2M ago17:45

17:45

Caroline Barth from Derby Theatre chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio about The Eagle Awards 2024By NHR

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Ep. 94 - Guest episode with Dr. David Cropley, Professor of Engineering Innovation and expert in creative problem solving 1:28:05

2M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Professor of Engineering Innovation and expert in creative problem solving In Episode 94, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr David Cropley, a Professor of Engineering Innovation at the University of South Australia. He specialises in helping people and organisations become better, more effective, problem solvers. After serving for four year…

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BPS 375: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin 52:06

2M ago52:06

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Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a relatively short period of time graduated to being a stunt coordinator and second-unit director. In those capacities, Johnny has worked on over 260 films, TV shows, and commercials, and even won…

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Christiana Figueres | Climate Change as a Journey to the Heart 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

On this episode of Point of Relation, Thomas is joined by Christiana Figueres, an internationally recognized leader on global climate change. They discuss her extensive work in helping to create global regulatory frameworks around climate change, and how we can apply the power of our agency as a collective to work towards regeneration instead of cr…

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01 / Meet your Host and Fellow Immigrant Diane V and hear Why this podcast was started 10:43

3M ago10:43

10:43

Millions of people all over the world find themselves as Immigrants in a new land. Not enough is spoken about the real struggles people face when leaving their home countries and having to rebuild their lives in a foreign land or culture - as an outsider. I started this podcast for this very reason - to talk about the reality of processing change a…

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Jonathan Cleaver, Director of the Lace Market Theatre's "Abigail's Party" 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

Jonathan Cleaver, Director of the Lace Market Theatre's upcoming production of "Abigail's Party", chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio.By NHR

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever 1:03:26

3M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show to discuss what he's seeing in the film business, from a street level. Thomas works with all the major agencies, top end producers and managers. If anyone knows what Hollywood is looking or he…

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BPS 374: The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable journey in the business which expands across theatre and short films. John is one of the founders of the Jabberwocky Theatre Company in 2004 which became the Rogue Machine Theatre in 2008 where…

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Bonus: The 3-Sync Meditation 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

In this special bonus episode, Thomas guides us through the 3-Sync Meditation Practice, a foundational meditation in Thomas’ teachings. “3-Sync” refers to the synchronization of our physical, emotional, and mental experiences. It’s a simple practice to help generate presence and digest whatever arises. You can return to this practice again and agai…

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Ep.93 Inbetweeners - I smell coffee when I see blue. What's happening? 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

In this short, sharp inbetweener episode The Occupational Philosophers explore Synesthesia...when senses get their wires crossed... Amongst other things, they discuss: How artists notice the world through multiple senses What happens when different senses blend together How does synesthesia affect how Pharrell Williams composes music? Why we should…

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Mystical Teachings From Wisdom Traditions 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

Thomas discusses three foundational concepts of mystical teachings: Awareness, Movement, and Ethics. He explores how mindfulness synchronizes our awareness with our perception, how Taoism and other wisdom traditions help us integrate the past so we can be more present in the flow of life, and how internal regulation and spaciousness make us less de…

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Dan Webber talks about the connection between Derby And Dracula 12:42

3M ago12:42

12:42

Dan Webber telling us all about the connection between Dracula and Derby and the upcoming events to celebrate Dracula's return to Derby.By NHR

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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing Adaptations with Joe Wright 55:28

3M ago55:28

55:28

Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Joe Wright. Joe has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top directors with his rare ability to captivate global audiences through his extraordinary cinematic craft. Most recently, Wright directed the psychological thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, starring Amy Adams, Julian…

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BPS 373: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two important persons on set with a shared vision and respect influences the work environment and (the ultimate result) the film, a great deal. We’re inspired this week by cinematographer, and author, J…

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Sharon Salzberg | Caring for Those Who Care for Others 1:03:44

3M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Thomas is joined by meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg. They discuss how meditation brings us deeply in touch with how connected we all are, and helps us embrace our authentic selves. Sharon has worked extensively bringing tools of yoga, meditation, and community building to those in c…

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Chris Collins, Director of "Rabbit Hole" at the Lace Market Theatre 13:52

3M ago13:52

13:52

Christopher Collins, Director of "Rabbit Hole" at the Nottingham Lace Market Theatre, chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospital Radio about the playBy NHR

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BONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin…

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