Best Filmfestivals Podcasts (2024)

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Down Under Film Festival in Berlin and Copenhagen - Filmfestival Down Under in Berlin und Kopenhagen 7:36

1d ago7:36

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Many Germans in Australia are familiar with the German Film Festival. In Berlin, there is a counterpart to this with the Down Under Film Festival. It has been taking place at the end of September every year for almost 15 years and shows films from Australia and New Zealand. We spoke with the organizers, Australian actors Mala Ghedia and Angus McGru…

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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 20.09.24 4:51

42m ago4:51

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Israels Luftwaffe fliegt massive Angriffe im Südlibanon/ EU Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen verspricht Hilfe für die von Überschwemmungen betroffenen Länder in Ost- und Mitteleuropa/ Vor dem Hintergrund der Krise bei VW ruft Bundeswirtschaftsminister Habeck für Montag ein Gipfeltreffen mit der Autoindustrie zusammen/ Graham Arnold wird noch vo…

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How does Brandenburg vote on Sunday? - Wie wählt Brandenburg am Sonntag? 6:57

19m ago6:57

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After Thuringia and Saxony, Brandenburg, as the third federal state in the territory of the former GDR, will hold state elections on Sunday. Following the victory of the right-wing AfD - Alternative for Germany with its full name - experts also expect a similar outcome in Brandenburg. Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA - is also …

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Round birthday - Runder Geburtstag 8:34

24m ago8:34

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It is time to celebrate a milestone birthday on Sunday. The Catholic St. Raphael community in the Blacktown suburb of Western Sydney is celebrating its 60th anniversary. In the following conversation, Pastor Roland Maurer looks back on 6 decades of community history and says how the festival will be celebrated on Sunday. - Am Sonntag gilt es einen …

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How useful is a proposed social media age restriction? - Wie sinnvoll ist eine Social Media Altersbeschränkung? 11:38

16h ago11:38

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Canberra wants to get teenagers away from smartphones and out into nature. That is why there should be a minimum age for using social media. How this can be controlled is still unclear. - Canberra will Teenager weg vom Smartphone und raus in die Natur bringen. Deswegen soll es ein Mindestalter für die Nutzung sozialer Medien geben. Wie sich dies ko…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 19.09.24 4:15

16h ago4:15

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Streit in der Ampel-Koalition um Tariftreuegesetz / Hochwasserlage in Österreich, Polen und Tschechien entspannt sich nur langsam / Ungarn will aus dem Asylsystem der EU aussteigen / Mindestens 20 Menschen nach erneuten Explosionen im Libanon gestorben / Albaneseregierung enthält sich bei UN-Abstimmung / US-Zentralbank senkt Leitzins / Versehentlic…

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Chancellor candidates - Die Kanzlerkandidaten im Überblick 9:34

17h ago9:34

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In one year, a new federal government will be elected in Germany. Before that, there is traditionally a months-long scramble between the parties over the question of who should become a candidate for chancellor. It's not always gentlemanly, because big egos clash. Different this year. The candidates for the chancellor's office came into the limelig…

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Agatha All Along Episodes 1-4 Review 2:05:22

2h ago2:05:22

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Disney news along with a discussion and reaction to the first four episodes of the Marvel Disney+ series Agatha All Along. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Announcement - Mystic Film Festival (7th Annual) 25:40

4h ago25:40

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Into The Mystic Episode 14: Announcement - Mystic Film Festival (7th Annual) Jason Connell has Mystic Film Festival Founder & Executive Director, Shareen Anderson, on the show to highlight the upcoming 7th Annual Mystic Film Festival, which runs September 19th - 22nd, 2024. Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 18.09.24 3:54

2d ago3:54

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Sorge vor einer Eskalation des Nahost-Konflikts nach Explosion hunderter Pager im Libanon / CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz schließt schwarz-grüne Koalition im Bund aus / Bundesverfassungsgericht verkündet Entscheidung im Streit mit AfD um Vorsitzende mehrerer Bundestagsausschüsse / Erneuerbare-Gas-Gesetz in Österreich gescheitert / Mutmaßlicher Entwickler…

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The topic of “dying” should be normalized instead of concealing - Das Thema »Sterben«: normalisieren statt totschweigen 10:24

3d ago10:24

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D2K Day — the so-called Dying to Know Day — a day about what most of us don't want to think about: death. This years Dying to Know Day took place in several cities in Australia in August and the German migrant Astrid Wehling was part of the Sydney event and shares her thoughts in conversation with SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen. - D2K-Day – d…

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Virtual classroom to save the Great Barrier Reef - Virtuelles Klassenzimmer zur Rettung des Great Barrier Reefs 6:20

3d ago6:20

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Tourism professionals are using new concepts to save the Great Barrier Reef and thus also themselves. Because the largest coral reef on Earth is not only an important ecosystem, but also an engine of growth in the Australian economy. - Die Touristiker setzen auf neue Konzepte, um das Great Barrier Reef und damit auch sich selbst zu retten. Denn das…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 17.09.24 3:40

3d ago3:40

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Chipkonzern Intel verzögert Bau seines Werks in Magdeburg / EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen stellt ihre Kommission vor / Premierminister Albanese kritisiert Greens / Drei Männer aus Queensland wegen Drogenvergehen angeklagt / Mutmaßlicher Trump-Attentäter vor Anklage / UN Sprecher äußert Besorgnis vor eskalierender Gewalt in Dafur / Leitend…

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Can we fight misinformation without threatening our freedom of speech? - SBS Examines: Können wir Fehlinformationen bekämpfen, ohne unsere Meinungsfreiheit zu gefährden? 9:21

3d ago9:21

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There are calls to crack down on the sharing of misinformation online. But would this be an attack on free speech? - Es gibt Aufrufe, gegen das Teilen von Fehlinformationen im Netz vorzugehen. Doch wäre dies ein Angriff auf die Meinungsfreiheit?

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Gaza conflict also extends to the soft drink industry - Gaza-Konflikt weitet sich auch auf Softdrinks aus 8:05

3d ago8:05

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The recent conflict in the Middle East is being fought not only on weapons but also on soft drinks. In fact, the current war is causing many supporters of Palestine to reconsider their choice of soft drinks — and to boycott global brands in favor of local alternatives. - Der jüngste Konflikt im Nahen Osten wird nicht nur an der Waffe sondern auch a…

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Indigenous astronomy: How the sky informs cultural practices - Indigene Astronomie: Wie der Himmel kulturelle Praktiken beeinflusst 8:13

3d ago8:13

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Astronomical knowledge of celestial objects influences and informs the life and law of First Nations people. - Das astronomische Wissen über Himmelsobjekte beeinflusst und prägt das Leben und die Gesetze der Menschen der First Nations.

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Versus: Am I Racist? 1:58:28

1h ago1:58:28

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A discussion of the Matt Walsh documentary Am I Racist? Chris Gore and Alan Ng debate with special guests Dante James of Verbal Riot, Epic Mike, The DA Derek Anderson, The Angry Badger and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network

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School camp adventures: “You might be wet, but you also get dry again” - Abenteuer Schul-Camp: "Dann ist man halt nass, man wird aber auch wieder trocken" 26:22

1d ago26:22

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Children spend less and less time outdoors and more time at home, sitting or lying down with digital devices. School camps, which are part of the curriculum in Australia, are a good opportunity for them to really let off steam and test their limits. We spoke to Lea Zimmermann. She is a program staffing manager at an outdoor education organization t…

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 16.09.24 3:49

1d ago3:49

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Name des mutmaßlichen Attentäters auf Donald Trump bekannt gegeben / Schwere Überschwemmungen in Europa fordern Todesopfer / Sanktionen gegen fünf Iraner zum Jahrestag der Tötung von Mahsa Amini / Private Hochschulen mit schlechten Qualitätsstandards dürfen internationale Studierende aufnehmen / J.D.Vance: "Migranten essen Haustiere"…

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Brian Russell (SilverSizzle) 19:20

8h ago19:20

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Into The Mystic Episode 13: Brian Russell (SilverSizzle) Jason Connell has Brian Russell, filmmaker of "SilverSizzle" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 09-09-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio …

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That One Scene From...Training Day 16:39

33m ago16:39

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This week we break down the intense card table scene from the dominating cop drama, Training Day, by Antoine Fuqua. With Denzel playing him like a fool, Ethan Hawke brings the intensity in this is emotional rollercoaster of a scene that leaves you unsettled. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we…

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Speak No Evil + My Old Ass + The 4:30 Movie + More 2:02:57

3h ago2:02:57

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Loads of movie news and reviews including Speak No Evil, The Killer's Game, Meanwhile On Earth, My Old Ass, The 4:30 Movie, Subservience, Wineville and Am I Racist? Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Has the battle against inflation been won? - Ist der Kampf gegen die Inflation gewonnen? 8:16

6d ago8:16

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The European Central Bank is doing what the Australian Central Bank is reluctant to do: the ECB is once again cutting the key interest rate. This inspires the stock exchange in Australia. An unusual reaction, you could say, because the economy here is virtually at a standstill. Dr. Klaus Wiegel, financial expert in Melbourne, assesses the developme…

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Council elections are important - Council Elections sind wichtig 5:53

6d ago5:53

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People like to vote in Australia. You can say that is a sign of good democracy. In Queensland next month - federal elections next year - and Local Council Elections in NSW tomorrow. There is not much interest in these elections in 126 constituencies, to be honest. Some critics even say that the councils are old-fashioned and should be abolished. Mi…

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3rd edition of the German Week in Adelaide begins - Beginn der German Week in Adelaide 24:38

6d ago24:38

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This year's German Week starts in Adelaide on September 13. For the third time, the event is taking place in the South Australian metropolis. Events in Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne start in October. The German Week events are set up by passionate locals with the support of numerous sponsors and partners. Reinhard Struve is the initiator in Adel…

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Now the chancellor is loud - Jetzt wird der Kanzler laut 8:01

7d ago8:01

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The fierce debate about the influx of migrants to Germany is having initial concrete consequences. Starting next Tuesday, personal data will be checked again at all borders in Germany — for the next 6 months. During a debate in the Bundestag, opinions on migration clashed with rare intensity. - Die heftige Debatte um den Zustrom von Migranten nach …

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German Week Brisbane - Vorfreude auf die German Week Brisbane 9:10

7d ago9:10

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German culture, history and innovation — that's what German Week Brisbane is celebrating. On yesterday's show, Benjamin Kanthak already looked at German Week in Adelaide. The other hosting locations are Canberra and Melbourne. The German Week events are organised by passionate restaurants, with the support of numerous sponsors and partners. In the …

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 12.09.24 3:23

7d ago3:23

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Der Bundestag berät über Sicherheitspaket der Ampel-Koalition / Deutscher Städte- und Gemeindebund fordert Investitionsoffensive nach Einsturz der Carolabrücke in Dresden / Erster rein privat finanzierte Weltraumspaziergang von einer SpaceX-Kapsel aus in 700 Kilometern Höhe / Anti-Terror-Razzien in Österreich / Polizei in Melbourne warnt gewalttäti…

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The Return of the D-Files + Am I Racist? 2:01:09

1d ago2:01:09

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Loads of movie news, the palace intrigue at Disney, Star Wars fans' love of James Earl Jones plus a review of the Daily Wire movie featuring Matt Walsh, Am I Racist? Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Rachel Thomas-Medwid (Fenwick) 14:40

2d ago14:40

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Into The Mystic Episode 12: Rachel Thomas-Medwid (Fenwick) Jason Connell has Rachel Thomas-Medwid, filmmaker of "Fenwick" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 08-28-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRa…

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The incredible comeback of prehistoric trees - Das unglaubliche Comeback der Urzeitbäume 6:58

3d ago6:58

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The Wollemi pine is one of the trees that botanists are raving about. In fact, the “dinosaur” oft the plant world should have been extinct a long time ago. Instead, the prehistoric plant has been making a comeback since its discovery 30 years ago. A look back at one of the biggest success stories of nature conservation in the last three decades. - …

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 10.09.24 4:19

3d ago4:19

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Vertreter von Bund und Ländern treffen sich zu Migrationspolitik / Bundesfinanzminister Lindner bringt Haushaltsentwurf 2024 in den Bundestag ein / Europäischer Gerichtshof entscheidet über Milliardenstrafen für Google und Apple / Lob für Österreich bei Umsetzung der Istanbul-Konvention / Außenministerin Penny Wong begrüßt Entscheidung Großbritanni…

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Berlin and Beyond: Study trip to better understand the German language and culture - Berlin and Beyond: Studienreise zum besseren Verständnis der deutschen Sprache und Kultur 24:26

3d ago24:26

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Learning a new language is always a challenge. What helps is so-called cultural immersion, i.e. complete immersion in the culture of the language. DAAD lecturer at Melbourne University Andreas Wiebel did this with 17 of his students. They spent three weeks in Tübingen, Berlin and Buckow - and they worked through a full program. - Eine neue Sprache …

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The hidden triggers of eating disorders and where sufferers can get help - Die verborgenen Auslöser von Essstörungen und wo Betroffene Hilfe bekommen können 12:06

3d ago12:06

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Eating disorders are becoming more and more common in Australia. More than a million people suffer from this disease. One possible trigger for eating disorders are appearance-based comments. A new campaign aims to address this problem. One problem is the stigmas and stereotypes of body image that prevail in the many different cultures of Australia.…

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 09.09.24 3:29

4d ago3:29

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Viele Tote und Verletzte durch israelische Angriffe auf Syrien und Gaza / Deutscher Städte- und Gemeindebund mehr und schnellere Abschiebungen / Opposition will Aufspaltung von Qantas und Jetstar / Vietnam: Taifun "Yagi" fordert 22 Todesopfer / Tennis: Italiener Jannik Sinner gewinnt US Open

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Kritiker fordern den Rücktritt australischer Richter an Hongkongs höchstem Gericht 5:42

4d ago5:42

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Die Beteiligung ausländischer Richter am Berufungsgericht in Hongkong hat eine lange Tradition, doch einige Kritiker behaupten, das System diene dazu, das internationale Image der Stadt zu bewahren und eine Unabhängigkeit der Justiz von der chinesischen Herrschaft zu demonstrieren. Einige ausländische Richter sind bereits zurückgetreten, teilweise …

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Melbourne's latest YouTube stars: Peregrine falcons breed over city rooftops - Melbournes neueste YouTube-Stars: Wanderfalken brüten über den Dächern der Stadt 5:57

4d ago5:57

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For three decades, peregrine falcons have repeatedly been breeding on the windowsill of a high-rise building in Melbourne. A camera films the birds, and the live stream is available on YouTube. After a failed season, a new pair is now at work and bird lovers are very enthusiastic. - Wanderfalken brüten seit drei Jahrzehnten immer wieder auf dem Fen…

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice + Reagan + Afraid + More 2:22:01

7d ago2:22:01

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Loads of news including film festival standing ovations, IMAX movies and a bizarre coordinated attack on Star Wars fans. Reviews of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Afraid, Reagan, Great White Summer and Going Varsity in Mariachi. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Who will govern with whom in the future? - Wer regiert in Zukunft mit wem? 7:46

7d ago7:46

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Following the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, attempts are underway to bring together governable majorities. Is this task solvable? Dieter Herrmann, editor-in-chief of WEEK IN AUSTRALIA, is not optimistic. - Nach den Landtagswahlen in Sachsen und Thüringen laufen Versuche, regierungsfähige Mehrheiten zusammenzubringen. Ist diese Aufgabe lö…

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Cookbook of Cultures - Kochbuch der Kulturen 11:30

7d ago11:30

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Now everything revolves around enjoyment — and an extraordinary culinary project. Women from different cultures present their recipes typical of the country and share personal stories and anecdotes. German cuisine is also represented. Melanie Groves explains how this special project was created and how food can bring people from different cultures …

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Alix Speyer Bacher (Don't Be Dainty...It's Derby) 14:45

7d ago14:45

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Into The Mystic Episode 11: Alix Speyer Bacher (Don't Be Dainty...It's Derby) Jason Connell has Alix Speyer Bacher, filmmaker of "Don't Be Dainty...It's Derby" and Official Selection of the Mystic Film Festival in 2024, on the show. Recorded: 08-20-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Mystic Film Festival Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify…

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Ultimatum until Tuesday - Ultimatum bis Dienstag 8:58

8d ago8:58

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After the state election is before the state election. After extreme parties from the left and right margins had great success with voters in Thuringia and Saxony over the weekend, the state elections in Brandenburg are due in two weeks. There, too, the AfD and the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance will terrify the established political parties. In order …

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The sea is getting too loud for oysters - Für Austern wird das Meer zu laut 7:39

8d ago7:39

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An Australian university has discovered that baby oysters depend on natural acoustic signals to gain a foothold in certain environments. The noise of human activity significantly disrupts this process. - Eine australische Universität hat herausgefunden: Austernbabys sind auf natürliche akustische Signale angewiesen, um in bestimmten Umgebungen Fuß …

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 05.09.24 3:15

8d ago3:15

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Hamburgs Bürgerschaft stimmt Einstieg der Reederei MSC beim Hafenlogistiker HHLA zu / Weitere VW-Betriebsversammlungen wegen Sparplänen / Außenministerin Baerbock beginnt weitere Nahost-Reise in Saudi-Arabien / Ehemaliger Labor-Chef Bill Shorten kündigt Rückzug aus der Politik an / Langsames Wirtschaftswachstum in Australien trifft Frauen stärker a…

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Hollywood on the Rocks: The Rings of Power 1:54:19

9d ago1:54:19

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Special guest co-host the Angry Badger joins Chris Gore for a discussion of The Rings of Power, The Acolyte, Grayson and redneck movie trailers. Plus an interview with Art Dealers filmmakers Roy Power and Adam Weiner. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Real Life | Albert Brooks Festival 23:55

9d ago23:55

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This week we kick off our newest festival where we explore the comedic mind of Albert Brooks in his directional debut, 1979's Real Life. A story about a reality show hosted and starring Albert Brooks as a heightened paranoid version of himself trying to direct this family during the greatest show of all, LIFE! Enjoy the conversation!…

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Versus: Alan VS. Alan 1:12:03

10d ago1:12:03

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Join Film Threat’s Alan Ng for his very first solo stream. Alan discusses his love of comedy, the Muppets and his family restaurant's appearances in classic movies. It’s all Alan all the time! Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 03.09.24 3:50

10d ago3:50

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Arbeitnehmervertreter und IG Metall kündigen heftigen Widerstand gegen Sparkurs von Volkswagen an / Union drängt auf Begrenzung der Zuwanderung / CDU in Thüringen plant erste Gespräche mit dem Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht und der SPD schließt aber Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD aus / Australiens Geheimdienstchef erklärt Hamas-Kommentar / Treasurer Jim Cha…

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