Best James Weller Podcasts (2024)

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SERIES 12: Episode 3 - Jimmy on Relationships, Simon Squibb, Love From, Fallout, Space X, Billy Joel 52:26

11h ago52:26

52:26

Movies to watch, relationship advice to ponder, music to make you cry: another cracking week of recommendations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Jimmy on Relationships - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_on_relationships/?hl=en Simon Squibb - https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/?hl=en Love From - https://love-fr…

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Ep06: Talking AI and How It Can Benefit Your Business - Featuring Gürcem Zekai 27:12

1d ago27:12

27:12

Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your business operations in this insightful podcast episode. Gürcem Zekai, an expert from Assured Digital Technologies, joins the conversation to demystify AI and its practical applications. Explore real-world examples of how businesses are leveraging AI for increased productivity, streaml…

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SERIES 12: Episode 2 - Bute, Robert W B Love, Tony's Chocolonely, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eddie Abbew 41:51

8d ago41:51

41:51

This week we recommend everything from chocolate to a classic television programme to a Scottish island. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Bute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Bute Dr Lisa Mosconi - https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Robert W. B. Love - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/?hl=en Ton…

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There’s another side to every war. Satire, War & Hollywood - Co-creator DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer 9:44

12d ago9:44

9:44

On casting Robert Downey Jr. in 4 Roles: "That was Park Chan-wook's idea early on. In the book, there are these sorts of male-white figures of the American establishment. They're all differentiated in the book, but he had the idea. What if we have one actor playing all the parts kind of like Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove and immediately we thoug…

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DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer with Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Park Chan-wook 38:57

12d ago38:57

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What are the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions in times of war? How can the arts convey complexity and foster understanding? Don McKellar is a highly accomplished writer, director, and actor. He has written films including Roadkill, Highway 61, Dance Me Outside, The Red Violin, and Blindness. He won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 198…

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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP 11:07

16d ago11:07

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"We ended on such a cliffhanger with Isaac presenting the wrench at the police station to Jeff Daniels' character. It allowed us to sort of start from a place of what's going to happen next? And I think because what is drawn in the novel and because of what Danny brought into the original script of the first season and all the ideas he brought in. …

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Exploring American Rust: Broken Justice w/ DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP - Award-winning Screenwriters/EPs 39:11

16d ago39:11

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What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…

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SERIES 12: Episode 1 - Monkey Man, The Dropout, The Gentlemen, Super Sparrow, Paul Weller, Nudi Spray 43:20

14d ago43:20

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We are back, baby! We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to inundate you with the recommendations that we’ve discovered over the past few months. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Monkey Man - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214772/ The Dropout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/ The Gentlemen - https:/…

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Splash Stories Mel Gaynor Simple Minds 31:06

26d ago31:06

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Splash Stories caught up with Mel Gaynor just after his opening show at The Water Rats London Kings X - The Splash Club's original venue back in the 90's...�� For background... Mel was Simple Minds Drummer & has played alongside Elton John, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Meat Loaf, Kirsty MacColl, Orange Juice, Peter Gabriel, The Pretenders, Gary Moore, Ja…

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Consciousness, AI & Creativity with DUSTIN O’HALLORAN - Emmy Award-winning Composer 51:02

28d ago51:02

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What will happen when Artificial General Intelligence arrives? What is the nature of consciousness? How are music and creativity pathways for reconnecting us to our humanity and the natural world? Dustin O’Halloran is a pianist and composer and member of the band A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Winner of a 2015 Emmy Award for his main title theme …

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How can music help us expand our understanding of consciousness & AI? - Highlights - DUSTIN O’HALLORAN 51:08

29d ago51:08

51:08

"The film Lion, when we got involved, there was a pretty early cut. So it was about trying to get into the picture and what would really work with the scenes, but also to sometimes just put it away and just really get to the heart of the film, too, because there was a big overarching feeling to the film. The feeling of home and the feeling of being…

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Ep05: Talking IP Protection, Trademark and Copyright - Featuring Michelle Ward 24:37

1M ago24:37

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In this engaging episode of the Business Wisdom Show, host Neil sits down with Michelle Ward, a seasoned trademark attorney from Indelible IP, to discuss the crucial role of intellectual property (IP) in the business world. Michelle breaks down the different types of IP, including copyright, trademarks, patents, and designs, and shares eye-opening …

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Creating Safe Spaces: ITA O’BRIEN & the Art of Intimacy Coordination - Highlights 12:52

1M ago12:52

12:52

"For years, people spoke about how awkward or embarrassing it was to perform the intimate content. And what they're speaking about is feeling horrible. If something's awkward, that squirm, that ring in the body, it feels embarrassing. That's actually an emotion that is not professional. That is not allowing the actor to stay feeling listened to, he…

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Intimacy Coordinator ITA O’BRIEN on Normal People, Sex Education & Creating Safe Spaces 52:46

1M ago52:46

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How can intimate scenes be brought to the screen in ways that respect the emotional well-being and privacy of the artists themselves? How do we make sure that we can create a story about abuse without anyone being abused in the process? Ita O’Brien is the UK’s leading Intimacy Coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set (and author of the Intimacy On S…

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The Transformative Power of Writing with ANDRE DUBUS III - Highlights 13:03

1M ago13:03

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"The character I wrote about in House of Sand and Fog was based on a former colonel and aeronautical engineer in the Shah's Air Force. I watched him work at a gas station. And on his days off, he'd put on his suit and look for better work. One night I'm helping him bring his groceries in, and he said in his thick Persian accent, "You know, I used t…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & Redemption w/ ANDRE DUBUS III - Author of House of Sand & Fog 55:21

1M ago55:21

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What can reading teach us about loss, healing, and survival? How can we transform anger into empathy? What can we learn from the creative act about turning personal setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth? Andre Dubus III’s nine books include the New York Times’ bestsellers House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days, and his m…

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Seeing the Life of Jesus through the eyes of his Mother: MACIEJ HEN - Award-winning Author & Filmmaker 37:43

2M ago37:43

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How would the life of Jesus be told through the eyes of his mother? How can literature help us understand history and the nature of identity? Maciej Hen was born in 1955 in Warsaw. He graduated from the Cinematography Department at the Film School in Łódź. For years he has been trying his hand at diverse activities, from music to all fields of jour…

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The Art of Bringing Stories to Life - Highlights - LISA EDELSTEIN 14:22

2M ago14:22

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"I have always thrown myself into everything, and that includes terrible things because I want to have the whole experience. Even if I know it's going to hurt for better or for worse, that has been how I've lived my life. And so it's given me a lot of information and allowed me to play a lot of different roles and understand a lot of different poin…

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LISA EDELSTEIN - From Acting to Directing, Writing & Visual Art 49:36

2M ago49:36

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How can the arts help us examine and engage with social issues? How do our families shape our views, memories, and experience of the world? From her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit Fox series House, to her starring role as Abby McCarthy in Bravo's first scripted series Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, Lisa Edelstein's range of roles are as diverse …

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Splash Stories with Republica's Saffron Sprackling 54:29

2M ago54:29

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Republica are back ! Ben Steadman & Diamond Dave caught up with Saffron on Splash Stories to talk past present and future. Saffron's a real gem and her love for life so infectious. Catch Republica on live dates and festivals in the coming months and Saffron on the Britpop Classical tour live with orchestra https://republicaofficial.bandcamp.com/alb…

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corps controlling everything? - Highlights - KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI 14:22

2M ago14:22

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“So the feeling that we've essentially been priced out of the life that we were supposed to lead. So, we were all taught to put our heads down, go to school, and get a job. You're going to afford a family, a house, kids, all the things that your parents had, you're going to have if you just follow the same path. But none of the things that were pro…

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Comics, Music, Ethics & AI: KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI on the Making of Moon Man 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corporations owning and controlling everything? How can the world-building skills of the makers of films and comics help us imagine a better future? Kyle Higgins is an Eisner award-nominated #1 New York Times best-selling comic book author and award-winning filmmaker known fo…

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Ep04: Talking Business Success & Loving The Process - Featuring Karl O'Dare & Helen Harper 35:52

2M ago35:52

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This episode of The Business Wisdom Show features an interview with Karl O'Dare of Ignite Business Consultancy talking about the mistakes people make when starting a business, and how people can scale their business, set goals, connect with clients and hold themselves accountable. as well as an interview with cage fighter, jujitsu champion and busi…

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How does knowing a second language increase your creativity & humanity? - Highlights - ALAN POUL 12:55

2M ago12:55

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"I think all great work comes from the need to say something. And so this is the challenge for young artists and also maybe one of the essential elements that can never be completely taken over by AI because there has to be something you feel has not been said, and you feel an urgent need to say it. In fact, you can't not say it. That need to expre…

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ALAN POUL - Emmy & Golden Globe-winning Producer/Director - Tokyo Vice - Six Feet Under - Tales of the City - My So-Called Life 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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What does learning another language and living in another culture do for your humanity and creative process? Alan Poul is an Emmy, Golden Globe, DGA, and Peabody Award-winning producer and director of film and television. He is Executive Producer and Director on the Max Original drama series Tokyo Vice, written by Tony Award-winning playwright J.T.…

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Forty Years in Hollywood - Highlights - ED ZWICK 16:25

3M ago16:25

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"My intention was to write about my experiences, obviously, but also I felt that there was a little bit of a counterintuitive approach, which is to talk about some of the inner experiences of the creative process and being a director, being a writer, and I felt that that would open the window a little bit wider. I liked that it wasn't just a behind…

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ED ZWICK - Academy Award-winning Writer, Director & Producer - Glory, The Last Samurai, Shakespeare in Love, Thirtysomething 49:07

3M ago49:07

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Ed Zwick is a writer, director, and producer who's been active in the film industry for over 40 years. He has been nominated for two Golden Globes for directing the films Glory and Legends of the Fall and received an Academy Award as one of the producers of Shakespeare in Love. Zwick continues to work with his longtime friend and partner, Marshall …

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Splash Stories Lust For Life with Katie Puckrik 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Splash Stories dived in at the deep end with Katie Puckrik - dancer, performer, broadcaster writer and so much more besides. She danced in the 80's with Royal Ballet Punk Michael Clark, on the Pet Shop Boys tour in '91, hit UK notoriety hosting Channel 4’s The Word in the 1990s , created and hosted the British television talk show Pyjama Party and …

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Ep03: Talking Startups, Mortgages and Networking - Featuring Ceri & Sarah Evans Of Remoo Mortgages 38:21

3M ago38:21

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This episode of the Business Wisdom Show podcast features mortgage brokers Ceri and Sarah Evans of Ramu Mortgages, the 2023 Business of the Year in South Wales. They discuss their journey of building their business, focusing on complicated applications of self-employed and limited company directors in the mortgage market. Ceri and Sarah dive into t…

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What’s it like to film a supernatural thriller in darkness at minus 17 degrees? - Highlights - FLORIAN HOFFMEISTER 15:35

4M ago15:35

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“I drove for like a half an hour into absolute nothingness, and I left the car. It was three o'clock in the morning. It was minus 17 degrees and it was absolutely still. I've never experienced stillness such as that. I mean, it's like you feel like you can feel your atoms move or not move because it's so cold. And the sky is full of the Northern Li…

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