Best Elias & Newton Podcasts (2024)

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Watch With Jen - S5: E16 - William Wyler with Natalie Jenner & Sarah Kozloff 1:09:28

3h ago1:09:28

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After our brief midsummer break, we're back with an episode featuring two outstanding new guests, Natalie Jenner & Sarah Kozloff. Natalie Jenner is the internationally bestselling author of THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY & BLOOMSBURY GIRLS which have been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. A former lawyer, career coach, & independent bookst…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E15 - Robert Ryan with Clay Keller 1:36:26

17d ago1:36:26

1:36:26

It's always a pleasure to bring on another podcaster & even more so when they're from my home state of Minnesota! That's right, gang, this week, you'll hear Minnesotan accents at full power as I'm joined by Clay Keller, who's the engaging & knowledgeable co-creator & co-host of the sensational Screen Drafts podcast. In this joyous, in-depth, classi…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E14 - Under-discussed Crime Movie Faves with Sean Burns & S.A. Cosby 1:20:11

24d ago1:20:11

1:20:11

The only thing better than talking to one Sean is when you add a second Shawn to the mix. Returning to the podcast this week, I'm thrilled to share this recent wonderfully rollicking, quick-witted, story, & insight-filled conversation I had with two of my dearest friends: the veteran Boston-based WBUR film critic Sean Burns & the award-winning inte…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E13 - Thandiwe Newton with Nikki Dolson 59:41

1M ago59:41

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It's always a blast to chat about movies with a friend & the best thing about having a podcast is that I get to share these fun conversations with all of you. Returning to the podcast this week, we have the gifted crime writer Nikki Dolson who's covered everything from heist movies to westerns with me on Watch With Jen in the past. In this funny, f…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E12 - NIGHTMARE ALLEY with Patrick Millikin 1:23:08

2M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

As a Phoenix-based cinephile & bibliophile, it was a joy & honor to bring on another local film & literature lover in the form of my brilliant friend Patrick Millikin of Scottsdale's world-famous Poisoned Pen Bookstore. Deciding to give listeners an in-depth exploration of a classic noir novel & its adaptations, in this rich, fascinating, & admitte…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E11 - Thelma Ritter with Nell Minow 47:50

2M ago47:50

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This week, I'm very excited to bring back the great Nell Minow to the podcast. An accomplished lawyer & a highly readable film critic at her site MovieMom.com & RogerEbert.com, where she's also an editor, Nell Minow has written over 3,000 movie reviews since the 1990s. She's also authored several terrific film books, including 101 Must See Movie Mo…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E10 - Kickass Women with Susan Elia MacNeal 48:13

2M ago48:13

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As promised, Watch With Jen is back with your second brand-new time-sensitive episode of the week! And my goodness, it's a stellar conversation that writers, book lovers, WWII history buffs, & fans of awesome heroines will love. Returning to the podcast today, we have the terrific Susan Elia MacNeal. The NY Times bestselling author of the Maggie Ho…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E9 - Don't Knock the Rock Fest: Allison & Tiffany Anders in Conversation with Kate Hagen & Jen Johans 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

We're back from our short spring hiatus this week with a very special conversation featuring my friend & occasional co-host, the wonderful Senior Vice President of The Black List, Kate Hagen. Joining us today are two of our favorite women & returning guests, the fabulous writer-director, cinephile, & retired professor Allison Anders, & her incredib…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E8 - Physical Media: Spring '24 with Alison Gaylin, Blake Howard, Chris McKay, & Rachel Wagner 1:35:19

3M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Welcome to our first Physical Media episode of 2024. Joining me today, we have a terrific quartet of movie minds discussing a handful of titles newly released on disc, including novelist Alison Gaylin on TO DIE FOR, podcaster-critic Blake Howard on CONTAGION, filmmaker Chris McKay on THE SHOOTIST & THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE, & podcaster-crit…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E7 - Luchino Visconti with Robert Bellissimo 1:14:20

4M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In this ambitious research-filled exploration of one of Italian cinema's most fascinating & influential figures, Canadian actor-writer-podcaster Robert Bellissimo returns to the podcast to discuss the singularly daring maestro Luchino Visconti. An aristocratic count turned Socialist who fought the Nazis as a member of the Italian Resistance & was s…

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#23 Figure 01: Robot of the future, Cognition Labs set to redefine SDLC, EU passes world’s first comprehensive AI law, Anthropic releases Claude 3, Drama between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, New AI regulations ... 25:07

4M ago25:07

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton delve into the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence, exploring groundbreaking innovations, impending regulations, and notable controversies that shape the AI landscape. The hosts kicked off the discussion by highlighting recent AI news, including Emad Mostaque stepping down …

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Watch With Jen - S5: E6 - Nancy Savoca & Richard Guay in conversation with Kate Hagen & Jen Johans 1:24:11

4M ago1:24:11

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This week, I'm delighted to be joined once again by my good friend Kate Hagen, who is the Senior Vice President of The Black List. Returning to the show for another conversation with some of our favorite independent filmmaking heroes, in the past, we've spoken to such greats as writer-director Allison Anders and actors turned producers Amy Robinson…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 12 (The Finale) - George Gallo & James Urbaniak (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 59:51

4M ago59:51

59:51

Welcome to the finale of our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, over the past 12 weeks, you've heard us explore the …

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Watch With Jen - S5: E5 - '80s Spy Movies with Ace Atkins 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Twisty, engaging, & filled with colorful performances, the Soviet paranoia of the Cold War '80s fueled the plotlines of so many first-rate films that New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins & I vividly remember from the Reagan/Bush era. And with the next two books that Atkins is set to release revolving around spies &/or the '80s, it's the per…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 11 - Rob Belushi & Sean Burns (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 48:22

4M ago48:22

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E4 - SoCal Amateur Detectives with Duane Swierczynski 57:32

5M ago57:32

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Earlier in the year, I was thrilled to meet longtime Twitter acquaintance Duane Swierczynski when he arrived in Scottsdale on his book tour for his terrific new crime novel CALIFORNIA BEAR. Co-hosting an event with Patrick Milliken at the beloved local bookstore Poisoned Pen, we spent an hour chatting with the Philadelphia native about his life, wo…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 10 - Charles Hood & Adam Pally (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 56:21

5M ago56:21

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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#22 SORA: New OpenAI marvel, Emotion Prompts could be a thing, Gemini: The truth about AI Biases 31:14

5M ago31:14

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton delve deeper into the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, dissecting recent advancements and emerging challenges. Their conversation kicks off with a fascinating exploration of the power of language in interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Elias and Newton discuss the concept of "em…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E3 - Quintessential John Cusack with Duncan Birmingham 1:17:46

5M ago1:17:46

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Surprise! Since next week marks the anniversary of when I started this podcast, I'm dropping this episode a few days early as a thank you for your support & listenership over the years. (Note: I haven't decided how to celebrate the date yet, but I think a good start would be not forgetting it like I usually do, haha.) Season 5 has kicked things off…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 9 with Dan Mecca & Conor O'Donnell (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 40:28

5M ago40:28

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E2 - Francis Ford Coppola in the '80s with Mitchell Beaupre 1:37:07

5M ago1:37:07

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Although we had an early kickoff to our 2024 season with our episode dedicated to the work of Tom Wilkinson early in January, Watch With Jen listeners can consider this the official start of Season 5. Reuniting with my good friend & the senior editor of Letterboxd, the intelligent & highly articulate Mitchell Beaupre, in this delightful, research-f…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 8 with Bryan Cogman & Clay Keller (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 1:06:22

5M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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#21 Tech layoffs are back, AI powered-scams on the rise, Cerulean: AI combats pollution, Taylor Swift’s deepfake scandal gets White House worried 30:09

6M ago30:09

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In this episode of AI Nexus, Elias and Newton delve into the multifaceted impacts of artificial intelligence on society. They begin by addressing the alarming rise of online scams facilitated by AI technology, highlighting the need for increased vigilance in the digital landscape. The conversation takes a sobering turn as the hosts discuss the resu…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 7 with Adrian McKinty (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 42:25

6M ago42:25

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 6 with Megan Abbott & William Boyle (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 39:06

6M ago39:06

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 5 with Cory Everett & Ethan Warren (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 37:52

6M ago37:52

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A podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we became friends i…

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#20 Japan leading the war on digital deepfakes, Humanoid robots as butlers, GPT store launch, Free official Prompt Guide from OpenAI, INTEL’s Articul8 AI, NYT goes after ChatGPT 28:39

6M ago28:39

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton dive into the latest and most exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence ushering in the new year of 2024. The episode kicks off with the groundbreaking news of OpenAI's much-anticipated GPT store launch. With over 3 million GPTs and counting, the store features a diverse range …

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 4 with Jedidiah Ayres & Nikki Dolson (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 30:08

6M ago30:08

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 3 with Ben Mankiewicz & Alan Sepinwall MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 3 with Ben Mankiewicz & Alan Sepinwall (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 56:10

7M ago56:10

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 2 with Peter Avellino & Nell Minow (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 37:31

7M ago37:31

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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Watch With Jen - S5: E1 - Remembering Tom Wilkinson with Roxana Hadadi 59:09

7M ago59:09

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Although Watch With Jen: Season 5 won't get into full swing until roughly February, we're returning early with a special episode devoted to honoring the life & career of the great British character actor Tom Wilkinson, whom we sadly lost over the weekend. Getting together for a Zoom on New Year's Eve with the always soulful & analytical Roxana Hada…

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#19 AI predictions for 2024, The Rite Aid scandal, Apple to support LLMs, EU supports AI startups, LAION in hot water 22:37

7M ago22:37

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In this riveting episode of AI Nexus, co-hosts Elias and Newton dive deep into the latest trends and breaking news in the world of Artificial Intelligence. They unravel intriguing predictions surrounding AI in 2024, drawing insights from influential figures like Bill Gates. The episode kicks off with a spotlight on Apple's ambitious plans to enhanc…

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MIDNIGHT RUN-THROUGH - Episode 1 with BenDavid Grabinski & Drew McWeeny (From One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen) 1:01:52

7M ago1:01:52

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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E44 - Under-discussed Altman Movies with Sean Burns 1:02:43

7M ago1:02:43

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It's always the greatest joy to spend the last few episodes of a phenomenally busy season just chatting about movies hangout-style with some of my closest friends & this year was no exception. I'm so lucky that in the middle of award-season deadlines, one of my funniest cinephile pals, the great Sean Burns joined me for two evenings after Thanksgiv…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E43 - Car Movies: Part 2 - Frankenheimer with Priscilla Page (+ Donal Logue & Blake Howard) 1:25:30

7M ago1:25:30

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My holiday gift to you is the early upload of what is easily one of the five funniest episodes of Watch With Jen that I've released so far. Joining me for another chat-a-thon is one of my wisest & wittiest besties, Priscilla Page, who tackles the legendary, iconoclastic 20th-century filmmaker John Frankenheimer with me in her rollicking, rowdy, & i…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E42 - Car Movies: Part 1 - McQuarrie with Priscilla Page 1:53:51

8M ago1:53:51

1:53:51

This week, I was honored to bring one of my dearest friends & fellow "Brunette Dad with Bangs" aboard Watch With Jen for her first-ever podcast appearance. A long-in-the-works collaboration that Priscilla Page & I began planning in the summer of '22, the very first time we hung out as we cruised around to chat & see the lights of L.A. on a summer n…

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#18 Europe leading on AI regulations, Google's Gemini a flop? Amazon's 'Q' chatbot, Meta's SeamlessExpressive, Elon’s Grok: The rebellious AI chatbot 27:18

8M ago27:18

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In this podcast episode the hosts Elias & Newton delve into the latest developments in the AI landscape. They kick off the discussion by highlighting the Provisional Agreement reached recently by Europe on the EU AI Act, a set of rules aimed at governing and shaping the trajectory of AI development in the region. The hosts then turn their attention…

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#17 OpenAI vs Sam Altman Saga Explained 26:55

8M ago26:55

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In this riveting episode of AI Nexus podcast, co-host Elias and Newton peel back the layers of the recent seismic events at OpenAI, where co-founder Sam Altman found himself ousted by the very board he helped assemble. The duo navigates through the intricate web of the failed coup d'état, shedding light on both the known facts and the shadowy theor…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E41 - Physical Media: Winter '23 with Walter Chaw, Bilge Ebiri, William Boyle, S.A. Cosby, Sean Burns, & Nikki Dolson 2:44:13

8M ago2:44:13

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Note: We're doing something new this season on Watch With Jen. Usually, I release our end-of-the-year Physical Media conversations across multiple episodes. But in '22, some listeners said they found it slightly confusing to see similar titles a few times in a row & they'd rather have a marathon installment instead so we're trying it in '23 with a …

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#16 Latest in AI (Humane's AI Pin, Woodpecker: a cure for AI Hallucinations?, Beatles final song released, Nighshade to combat copyright crimes, Who is really winning the race for AI Cloud Services?) 22:26

8M ago22:26

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In this engaging podcast episode, co-hosts Elias and Newton kick-off the discussion with the fascinating use of AI in producing the Beatles' final song, "Now and Then," showcasing the potential of artificial intelligence in the creative sphere. The hosts explore a disruptive tool named "Nightshade," designed to empower artists by allowing them to e…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E40 - The Coens on Creativity: BARTON FINK & INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS with Adrian McKinty 1:24:43

8M ago1:24:43

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This week, I was so pleased to welcome back to the pod one of my crime writer friends' favorite crime writers & a man whose taste in film, literature, & poetry is an endless source of delight on Twitter. Adrian McKinty was born & raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, & then studied philosophy at Oxford University before he moved to Australia & New Y…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E39 - Ron the Job: Ron Howard at Work with Conor O'Donnell & Dan Mecca 1:39:24

9M ago1:39:24

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This week, I was so pleased to welcome back two friends & the hosts of The Film Stage's excellent podcast The B-Side, which covers movie stars in a fascinating way by focusing not on the films that made or kept them famous but the ones that actors made in between. A producer & filmmaker living in Pittsburgh, Dan Mecca started The Film Stage with Jo…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E38 - French Crime Movies: Part 2 with William Boyle 1:08:55

9M ago1:08:55

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Returning to Watch With Jen this week, we have my very talented friend and an official (and very popular) friend of the show. William Boyle is the acclaimed novelist behind such titles as Gravesend, The Lonely Witness, A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself, City of Margins, and Shoot the Moonlight Out. In addition to crafting these wonderfully human…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E37 - Elmore Leonard's Westerns with Jed Ayres 1:58:13

9M ago1:58:13

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Peckerwood novelist and Hardboiled Wonderland blogger Jed Ayres returns to the podcast this week for a two-hour extravaganza devoted to the man famously dubbed "the poet laureate of wild assholes with revolvers," Mr. Elmore Leonard. One of the godfathers of contemporary crime fiction and an influence on every single writer working in the genre toda…

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#15 Latest in AI (OpenAI Paid Residency, The AI Hardware Hustle, AI Predicts Hurricane, Nodes 23 AI Event) 21:43

9M ago21:43

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In this engaging episode, hosts Elias and Newton delve into the intriguing world of artificial intelligence, building upon the previous episode's tantalizing cliffhanger. The episode resumes with a candid discussion about the fantastic Residency Program from OpenAI, designed to beckon AI enthusiasts into a paid opportunity that facilitates their tr…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E36 - Screen Magic with Jessica Ellis 52:56

9M ago52:56

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Returning to the podcast this week, we have the witty and wonderful writer-director Jessica Ellis. A graduate of UCLA and the American Film Institute who made her feature filmmaking debut with the acclaimed coming-of-age movie What Lies West, Jessica is one of the brightest lights on Twitter and never fails to make me smile. In this thoughtful, cha…

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#14 Latest in AI (AI in the Israel-Hamas War, Meta Announces AI Assistant, Has OpenAI Cracked AGI with JARVIS?) 24:01

9M ago24:01

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In this riveting episode, hosts Elias and Newton delve into the pivotal role played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. They meticulously explore the multifaceted impact of AI technology, highlighting both its beneficial and detrimental aspects in the context of warfare. Shifting gears, the co-hosts dissect …

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#13 Latest in AI (AI Hallucinations: A Threat to the Internet, WGA Strike Over, Ray-Ban Meta Eyeglasses, Google Extended Tool, AI and Environmental Sustainability) 32:36

10M ago32:36

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In this episode of AI Nexus, hosts Elias and Newton delve deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. They kick off the discussion by highlighting the breakneck speed at which the AI industry is changing, emphasizing the concerning trend of hastily released and poorly tested AI solutions flooding the market. Just a year ago…

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Watch With Jen - S4: E35 - Warren Oates in the Early '70s with Travis Woods 1:38:09

10M ago1:38:09

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"Because there was once a god who walked the Earth named Warren Oates." - Richard Linklater Friendly, feisty, fresh, and so-very funny, Bright Wall/Dark Room staff writer & contributing editor Travis Woods is as passionate about film as he is endearingly supportive of all who love it. The host & creator of producer Blake Howard's podcast Increment …

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#12 Latest in AI (AI traffic police, Gizmodo journalists automated away, Japan builds its own ChatGPT, Y3000 the AI drink with a taste of the future) 22:26

10M ago22:26

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In this episode, co-hosts Elias and Newton take their audience on a captivating journey as they discuss recent news and trends in the AI landscape. From AI's role in traffic enforcement using cameras to ensure road safety and rule adherence, to the recent case of AI automating away the jobs of journalists at Gizmodo, the hosts dissect the profound …

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