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A podcast documenting a group of Bolivar High School students' journey to discovering true authority in a world of competing voices. Hoping to better understand their essential question "What is power?" these seniors spend a semester hosting Q&A discussions with a variety of guest speakers. Cover art photo provided by Devin Avery on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@officialdavery
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Greg Staffa created The Staffa Corner Podcast to provide listeners with a Staffatarian look at entertainment and life. Focusing on honest conversation, Staffa’s podcast is an appreciation of those he finds interesting in and out of television and film.The journey taken by Staffa in the industry started more than 8 years ago writing for Your Entertainment Corner. Motivated by the desire to become more knowledgeable in his field, he leveraged his learned and acquired knowledge and skills and e ...
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Actor Devin Kawaoka joins us for a conversation about his roles on Apple Plus's "Shrinking" and NBC's "Chicago Med." He reveals how a character initially meant to be minor evolved into a significant presence, thanks in part to his dynamic on-screen connection with co-star Michael Urie. This episode also explores the broader capabilities of actors t…
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It's the annual You're Tall but I'm Standing in Front of You Halloween Spooktacular! We're joined, as always, by Matt Powers, this time to watch M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). We discuss paranoid faith, Joaquin Phoenix's on-base percentage, and M. Night's many jobs. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at youretallpod. Follow Ethan on Twitter at M…
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Douglas Vermeeren joins this episode of The Staffa Corner to discuss balancing the worlds of acting, directing, and performing stunts. From his beginnings in Calgary to high-speed stunts on the rooftops of moving cars, Douglas shares experiences and insights. I found our conversation fascinating as we discussed the critical role of stunt performers…
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Actor, writer, director, and producer Julian Black Antelope joins me on this episode offering a fascinating look into his life and career. Julian shares stories from his early years in Alberta to his work in the entertainment industry. He shares his perspective on the representation of Indigenous people in film and television. He also talks about h…
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Actress Shila Ommi shares her incredible journey from Iran to the United States offers us a window into her world and the diverse experiences that have shaped her remarkable career. From her role as Cinder in Pixar's "Elementals" to her current role in Netflix's "KAOS," Sheila captivates us with insights into her career as an actress, director, wri…
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It's Megalopolis! Ethan and Devin watched Megalopolis (2024). They discuss Megalopolis, Megalopolis, and Megalopolis. The closing music for this episode is "Idol Hands" by Ethan Palmer and the Ethan Palmer Experience. Listen to it and the rest of the 11th anniversary edition of Ethan's album The Piano Is Louder This Time at https://ethanpalmer.band…
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In this episode of the Staffa Corner Podcast we sit down with actor-comedian Aaron Foster. Aaron shares his journey into the world of stand-up comedy. Aaron also opens up about his battles with depression shedding light on how these challenges have influenced his comedic voice and the transformative power of laughter in mental health. Additionally,…
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Our guest this episode is the talented Greg Hill. He shares his journey from his hometown in Southern California to the demanding world of acting. In a world where egos can run rampant, Greg emphasizes the importance of respect and humility on set. Through engaging anecdotes, he sheds light on the often unseen dynamics between actors and crew membe…
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Ethan and Devin watched a pair of new releases, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool & Wolverine. They discuss the current state of the blockbuster and the films' contrasting approaches to cinematic nostalgia. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at youretallpod. Follow Ethan on Twitter at Mathissippi and Devin on twitter at stalecooper. Email us at youretallp…
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My guest this episode is former Australian MTV VJ turned-actor Nathan Clark Sapsford. Stapsford recounts his journey from the sunny shores of Bronte, Sydney, to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Hear about his first major production, Here Be Dragons, and the lessons he learned both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Through his portra…
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Ethan and Devin are joined by Kenton Butcher and Catie Denham to discuss Ron Howard's Hillbilly Elegy (2020). Why were liberal elites so primed for JD Vance's anti-worker vision of Appalachia? Does this film secretly reveal that JD Vance is a sociopath? Did Pete Buttigieg rip off Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" in his memoir? Listen to find out! F…
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My guest in this episode is the talented actor and comedian Matty Cardarople. Matty shares his journey from growing up in New Hampshire to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Matty opens up about the tremendous support from his parents and how it fostered his comedic talents. He also shares his incredible journey to stardom, which included memorab…
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Ethan and Devin are joined by Miles Taylor (@MTisempty) to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (2002). They discuss the collision of PTA's directorial sensibilities with Adam Sandler's on-screen persona, the film's search for love in the informational haze of the new 21st century, and Mormonism as grindset religion. Follow us on Twitter…
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Director Rich Ronat and actress Laura Vale joined me on the latest episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast to discuss their new film, Culprit. The psychological thriller marks Ronat's directorial debut, with Vale in a starring role. We explored independent filmmaking and strategies for competing with big-budget productions in their conversation. Wanti…
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Imagine being the voice behind a memorable song in a film only to have your contribution go unrecognized. This is the nightmare Darci Monet faced while watching the indie film “Napoleon Dynamite,” A cult classic known for its unique characters and memorable soundtrack. Her version of “The Rose” plays during the Happy Hands Club scene. Her anticipat…
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Ethan and Devin are joined by Steven Watts (@stevenwatts) to discuss FromSoftware's Elden Ring (2022) just in time for the new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. They discuss how the game mediates our neoliberal hellscape into a dark fantasy apocalypse, the need to embrace death, and why Margit the Fell Omen should have never been named department chair. …
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Ethan and Devin continue their unofficial post-apocalyptic explorations by diving into the Mad Max universe, with a focus on 1981's The Road Warrior and, with returning guest Catie Denham, 2024's newly released Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. They discuss Mad Max's massive aesthetic influence, Furiosa's prequel problems, and why the apocalypse runs on bul…
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Ethan and Devin dive into the post-apocalyptic, multimedia Fallout universe. First, they're joined by returning guest Mike Opal and first-timer T Thumann to discuss the new Amazon series and test their wasteland wits against Ethan's completely unbiased trivia. Then, Ethan and Devin discuss Ethan's visit to the Hanford B Reactor and the evolving ide…
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We're joined by Erik Baker to discuss John Woo's Face/Off (1997). We rank the performances and the performances within the performances, grapple with the power of Evil Howie Mandel, and ask what it means to swap faces at the end of history. Follow Erik on Twitter at erikmbaker and check out his work at The Drift. Find more of his writing at https:/…
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Zoro, the renowned drummer born Daniel Donnelly, is the latest guest on The Staffa Corner Podcast. Zoro’s impressive career includes performances alongside notable talents such as Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and New Edition. With such a diverse musical background, it’s no wonder Zoro has captivating stories to sh…
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We're joined by Samuel Catlin to discuss William Friedkin's Cruising (1980). We discuss the film's exploration of desire, identification, and homophobia; its complex conditions of production; and cruise ships. That's right, cruise ships. Follow Sam on Twitter at lint_ax and read his work in Parapraxis Magazine (https://www.parapraxismagazine.com/).…
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One reason I created The Staffa Corner podcast is because we’ve witnessed a decline in our ability to engage in thoughtful debates and maintain civil discussions. When someone disagrees with us, our reflex is often defensiveness. As a TV/film critic, it is easy to write a negative review, post it, and swiftly move on to the next critique. Recently,…
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We're back, baby! And we're talking Dune: Part Two (2024). Spoilers abound. On Sunday, March 10 at 7 PM EST, join us for the 2024 You're Oscars but We're Live Podcasting in Front of You Twitch Spectacular: https://www.twitch.tv/youretallbut Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at youretallpod. Follow Ethan on Twitter at Mathissippi and Devin on twitte…
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What amazes me about doing a podcast is that most people agree to come on and do it in their free time. I sincerely respect that, even when nothing seems to go as planned. This episode is one of those as the entertaining comedian Victoria Jackson joins The Staffa Corner Podcast. Little did I know she was having her guest bathroom remodeled, forcing…
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Ethan and Devin watch Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023). They discuss Snyder's strange career, the movie's cookie cutter plot, and ask why everything is intentionally out of focus. follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Devin @stalecooper and Ethan @Mathissippi. This episode m…
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We dive deep into the evolution of neworks and security from early internet to today. Mentioned in the show:Cyber Trust Mark Pick of the Week:Steve Stonebraker - The Artifice GirlJim Rigney - Healthy Gamer GG - "You Are Burned Out And Don't Even Know It" Episode Show Notes: Jim Rigney - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rigney/ Links: Podcast Website: ⁠⁠…
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Happy Life Day! Do you hate your family? We spent three hours talking about the Star Wars Holiday Special, Chewbacca as absentee father, and whether or not Max Rebo should be tried at the Hague. follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Devin @stalecooper and Ethan @Mathissippi.…
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It's been 60 years since Lee Harvey Oswald proved that one man can make a difference, and Ethan and Devin celebrate by watching Oliver Stone's JFK (1991). They discuss Stone's outsider politics, the film's rampant homophobia, and whether literally any political issue could unite the forces of Hollywood like this film did. follow the pod on twitter …
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Ethan and Devin bring The Wooder Series to a close with James Cameron's The Abyss (1989). They discuss fictional divorce, real divorce, and why the only way to end the Cold War is to NOT get divorced. follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Devin @stalecooper and Ethan @Mathissippi.…
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October 23 marked the 14th anniversary of the USA Network series White Collar premiere. The crime drama starred Matt Bomer as talented con man Neal Caffrey. To avoid returning to prison, Caffrey strikes a deal with the FBI to work for them as a consultant. The series was created by Jeff Eastin, with the pilot directed by Bronwen Hughes. The series …
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Growing up, one of my favorite movies was the 1988 film Young Guns, followed by the sequel Young Guns II in 1990. The film starred Emilio Estevez as Billy the Kid. What I loved about the film was it got me to want to learn more about the real-life characters and the history surrounding the Lincoln County War. Through the years, I've made four trips…
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Ethan and Devin continue The Wooder Series with Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), joined by resident Wes and water experts Mary Alcaro and Aylin Malcolm. They discuss daddy issues, twee, the universal relatability of water, and experience one of the greatest moments in You're Tall game history. follow Mary @m2alc and follow …
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Ethan and Devin kick off a new miniseries, The Water (Wooder) Series, by watching James Cameron's Titanic (1997). They discuss how James Cameron is everyone's dad, the emergence of Leo as a movie star, and why you shouldn'twith water. follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Devin @stalecooper and Ethan …
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Chat with Dan Nowak about threat intelligence, insider threats, deception techniques, intellectual property theft, Made in China 2025, Unlimited Warfare, the future of ransomware, and Defcon. Pick of the Week: Steve - The Americans Dan - Meat Church Guys - The Whisky Bent Barbecue Episode Show Notes: Dan Nowak - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nowakda…
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We conclude our WWII miniseries with a discussion of Jean-Jacques Annaud's Enemy at the Gates (2001). We talk about the Britishness of the Soviet Union, the superheroics of sniping, and why if communism really worked you'd have a girlfriend. follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Devin @stalecooper and…
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Chat with Matt Wright, Senior Security Engineer on Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Attack Surface Management (ASM), Artificial Intelligence. We also cover some news, talk about zero days, and responsible disclosure Episode Show Notes: Matt Wright - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt1337/ Links: Podcast Website: ⁠https://ephemeralsecuritypod…
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We continue our WWII miniseries with a discussion of Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998) with guest Mike Opal. We talk about the film's meticulous construction, ambiguous moralism, and weirdly direct connection to video games. follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. Follow Devin @stalecooper and Etha…
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This episode, we head under the water for the second entry in our WWII miniseries. We're joined by friend of the show/non-listener Mike Beaupre to discuss Wolfgang Petersen's Das Boot (1981). We explore the film's ambivalent anti-war stance, get quizzed on movies where everybody dies, and consider, at length, the pineapple. follow the pod on twitte…
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Welcome to season 3 of You're Tall but I'm Standing in Front of You! We're celebrating V-E Day with a miniseries of episodes on World War II, the event through which the 20th century so often understood and misunderstood itself. We begin on the Eastern Front by discussing Elem Klimov's Come and See (1985) with film critic, professor, musician, and …
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It's the final episode of season 2! We return from our hiatus by bringing a lost episode out from the You're Tall vault: our timely discussion of the Lumière Brothers' L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat (1896). Enjoy this vintage episode and we'll see you in May for season three! follow the pod on twitter @youretallpod or email us at youreta…
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it's the crossover event of the century - we are joined by the fine folks at Better Read than Dead, the only good literature podcast, for a discussion of Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans (1992). it's a film that dares to ask the question, "What if the book didn't totally suck ?" follow the pod on twitter at @youretallpod or email us at youre…
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It's the NFL Playoffs, Baby! Devin and Ethan watch Tony Scott's The Last Boy Scout (1991). They discuss the film's boomer fantasia, the violent exploitation of football, and how to build a friendship out of one-liners. Go Birds. follow the pod on twitter at @youretallpod or email us at youretallpod@gmail.com. download Devin's EP 'motherfuckers line…
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James Cameron is back and so are we. It's blue people, but turquoise. It's whales, but kinda weird. It's the boomer desire to be the Last Man in the Universe, but in 3D. That's right, we watched Avatar: The Way of Water so you don't have to, and we discuss... whatever the that was. follow the pod on twitter at @youretallpod or email us at youretall…
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