Best Jobst Podcasts (2024)

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Jordanus Ruffus and Mamluk Lancework with Jennifer Jobst, PhD 59:03

14d ago59:03

59:03

On our third episode of the Schola Equestris, the podcast for mounted combat and historical horsemanship, we interview Jennifer Jobst, PhD: Jennifer Jobst is an independent scholar with a PhD in Information Sciences and a long-standing interest in horse training techniques of the pre-modern era, as well as their practical application and relationsh…

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Summer Solstice Special (with Roger Avary): The Beekeeper 1:06:10

6h ago1:06:10

1:06:10

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about a movie of Roger's choosing. This time around, Roger has chosen to discuss The Beekeeper (2024). Roger and Gala discuss how they came about seeing it, how director David Ayer is super punk rock, and one of the …

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Grace Chan: 80's Pop Culture 40:32

7d ago40:32

40:32

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with 80's pop culture enthusiast Grace Chan to geek out about all things 80's! Grace shares with Gala sentimental items that she's collected over the years, how her relationship with her father shaped her into the collector she is, and how she found her confidence to rock her style — but first, a que…

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Alejandro Montoya Marin: Being Bilingual 38:59

14d ago38:59

38:59

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin (Monday, Millennium Bugs, The Unexpecteds) to chat about being bilingual. Alejandro shares with Gala his journey as a filmmaker, how being from different worlds has attributed to his style of filmmaking, and a bit about his newest movie The Unexpecteds — but fir…

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Joe Dante: The Saturday Matinee 39:19

21d ago39:19

39:19

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker (and hero) Joe Dante (Piranha, Gremlins, Inner Space) as he shares with Gala his memories of the Saturday matinee. Joe shares with Gala how important this time in his life was, how he was introduced to all sorts of movies and shows, and some funny memories in the theater — but first, a…

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Mikey Beaven: Metal Lords 35:58

28d ago35:58

35:58

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with veteran and owner of Smoked Bros, Mikey Beaven to chat all about the movie Metal Lords. Mikey shares with Gala how being a veteran has shaped how he watches movies, what kind of media he shows his children, and how you shouldn't strictly consume bubblegum — but first, a question about the import…

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Medieval horse nutrition and the Iberian horse in England with Mike Canfor 1:11:04

1M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Mike Canfor is an English independent historian, jouster and mounted combat instructor with a particular love for Lusitano and Murgese horses. His research has focused on several areas of equine history including diet and nutrition, horse importation to England and horse training in the medieval and renaissance periods. Join me as we learn about hi…

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Don Coscarelli: Stories About Roger Avary 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Don Coscarelli about his relationship with her father Roger Avary. Don gives the gift of insight into Roger as a budding filmmaker, the story of how they first met, and some of his favorite memories with Roger — but first, a question about what horror movies inspired Don as a child. Don's …

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Conor Holt: Pirate Movies 40:30

1M ago40:30

40:30

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with VHS collector Conor Holt about pirate movies. Conor shares with Gala his criteria for the perfect pirate movie, the connection that pirates have to superheroes, and Conor's pirate-sona — but first, a question about VHS. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happe…

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15th Century Cavalry Tactics and Historical Dressage with Arne Koets 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

Join me on an interview with Arne Koets, historical dressage and mounted combat instructor. We discuss the intricacies of jousting and mounted combat as well as late medieval cavalry tactics. His experience leading fully-armored men-at-arms in the German countryside during the Feldlager wargame provides a unique perspective on the logistics require…

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Rich Johnson: Monsters 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with film journalist and educator Rich Johnson to chat all about monsters. Rich shares with Gala his definition of a monster, the importance of the horror genre to his daughter Francesca, and his favorite monster movies — but first, a question about what movie he's excited to show his daughter. SUBSC…

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Marc Jobst: Passion Projects 40:08

2M ago40:08

40:08

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Marc Jobst as he shares with Gala his passion projects. Marc shares with Gala the concept of home, how Marc's origins inspired his passions, and how important community is — but first, a question from Gala's brother about One Piece. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dr…

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Adam Rifkin: Just Do It! 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Adam Rifkin as he tells her his advice for young filmmakers: just do it! Adam shares with Gala the origins of his first projects, how to make movies when you have no resources, and how to "just do it" — but first, a question about where the monicker Rif Coogan comes from. SUBSCRIBE NOW…

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David Chien: Film Projection 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with one of the lead projectionists at The New Beverly Cinema, David Chien, to chat about 35mm film projection. David shares with Gala how he got in to the profession, stories about special movies he's projected, and the importance of preservation — but first, a question about how fatherhood has infl…

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Schola Equestris Podcast Teaser 6:12

3M ago6:12

6:12

Are you interested in mounted combat, jousting, or historical riding? Find out what we're planning on the Schola Equestris podcast in the coming months, who our first guest will be, and what this whole "Horsey HEMA" thing is about in this short mini-episode introducing the podcast and your host, Liz Scott.…

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Josh Olson: Right Wing Cinema 46:12

3M ago46:12

46:12

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with writer Josh Olson (A History of Violence) to chat about the movies he believes to be right wing cinema. Josh shares with Gala his opinion on what makes a "right wing" film, various titles that cineasts should check out, and argues that anyone (regardless of their political affiliation) should be…

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Jeff Smith: Excessive Film Marketing 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down one of the managers at The New Beverly Cinema Jeff Smith to chat about excessive film marketing. Jeff shares with Gala the best and worst marketing campaigns, his favorite Ghibli experiences, and his process for making the monthly teaser trailers for the Bev — but first, a question about movie going …

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Sam Benjamin: Professional Wrestling 39:04

3M ago39:04

39:04

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with actor Sam Benjamin (The Pay Day) ahead of the release of his new short film SCREWJOB to talk about his passion for professional wrestling. Sam shares with Gala the impact professional wrestling had on him, the characters he loved to watch, and how social media changed the industry — but first, a…

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KJ Relth-Miller: Personal Archives 41:37

3M ago41:37

41:37

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with KJ Relth-Miller (Director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) as she bakes a pie and chats all about the importance of home archives. KJ shares with Gala some of her favorite memories, why she collects the things she does, and opportunities that the Academy Museum has for …

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Chris Alexander: Dawn of the Dead 41:48

4M ago41:48

41:48

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Chris Alexander (Parasite Lady, Necropolis: Legion, and author of Corman/Poe) as he touches down in Los Angeles so that they can geek out over Dawn of the Dead. Chris shares with Gala the history of Dawn of the Dead, the hilarity of TV censorship, and a story about Blockbuster — but fir…

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Erik Clapp: Influence of Film 38:11

4M ago38:11

38:11

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with the man behind EC Films, Erik Clapp, to chat about the influence film had on him throughout his life. Erik shares with Gala how his father helped foster his love of cinema, his incredibly personal relationship with Bobbie Wygant, and where he sees himself in the future — but first, a question ab…

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Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks: Parenting a Creative Child 40:57

4M ago40:57

40:57

As mentioned in my episode with Percy Hynes White, here is a bonus recording that I did with husband and wife duo Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks after I recorded their respective episodes individually. When I was coming up with the idea for The Gala Show, I originally planned on interviewing all duos both individually and together to depict th…

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Percy Hynes White: Outsider Art 37:55

4M ago37:55

37:55

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Percy Hynes White (Wednesday, I Like Movies, The Gifted) to discuss his fascination with outsider art. Percy shares with Gala how he was introduced to outsider artists through the documentary Turning the Art World Inside Out, the objects he has collected over the year, and what draws him t…

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Zach Goode: The New Guy 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with the lead singer of Smash Mouth, Zach Goode, to discuss how it feels to step in to the limelight as the "new guy". Zach shares with Gala his road to Smash Mouth, the new and old guys in media that he loves, and some of Zach's favorite films — but first, a question about which movies he wants to s…

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DAVYD: Becoming a Creative 42:00

4M ago42:00

42:00

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with photographer DAVYD to discuss his journey of becoming a creative. DAVYD shares with Gala how he got started with a camera, his secret double life playing basketball, and his plans for the future — but first, a question about his dream photoshoot. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not …

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Graphic Design and Born to Die 57:45

5M ago57:45

57:45

Season 1, Episode 5: In this episode, we talk about shock jocks, graphic design, and studying adventures, and in the middle we design the Born to Die TTRPG! Listen to part two of this episode only on Ko-Fi, on 2/6. Find the Born to Die RPG at https://worldchampgameco.itch.io/. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month t…

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Amy Nicholson: Basketball 40:42

5M ago40:42

40:42

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with Amy Nicholson (head film critic for LA Weekly, co-host of Unspooled) to talk about her love of basketball. Amy attempts to convert Gala into a baller, explains why she roots for the underdog, and shares how basketball can bring a community together — but first, a question about what movie inspir…

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Save Points and Research 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Season 1, Episode 4: In this episode, we chat about IKEA, save points in TTRPGs, and how we research games, and who our “game parents” are. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/. Appendix N: Baldur’s Gate 3 big…

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Barnaby Clay: Movies With Lawrence 50:44

5M ago50:44

50:44

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Chinatown to meet with director Barnaby Clay to talk about movies his older brother Lawrence showed him as a young man. Barnaby shares with Gala his love for Australian soap opera Prisoner: Cell Block H, the reasons why his brother connected with movies such as The Blues Brothers or One Flew Over th…

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Companions and Mr. Lindor 57:02

5M ago57:02

57:02

Season 1, Episode 3: In this episode, we talk about companions and how we love to use them. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/. Appendix N: Baldur’s Gate 3 Follow Imp of the Preverse Plasmodics: mutant freak…

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Joe Lynch & Rebecca Howard: Litmus Test Movies 52:41

5M ago52:41

52:41

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Ariescope Pictures to chat with filmmakers Joe Lynch & Rebecca Howard all about litmus test movies. Joe and Rebecca share with Gala what their first movie date was, the films they were obsessed with as a kid, and what movies they can't wait to show each other — but first, a question about how the co…

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BONUS UNLOCKED: Dungeon Lords 31:30

5M ago31:30

31:30

Season 1, Episode 2b Bonus: In this episode, we enter the Therapy-G zone to talk about how to run dungeons while playing digitally! Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/. Appendix N: Western Kabuki Wolves Upon …

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Roles and Oubliette Strategies 58:53

5M ago58:53

58:53

Season 1, Episode 2: In this episode, we talk about the meta roles at the RPG table, asymmetrical stats, and a playstorm where we go goblin mode. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/. Appendix N: Sixth Sense S…

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Duane Swierczynski: Place 38:45

5M ago38:45

38:45

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Old Town Pasadena to meet with author Duane Swierczynski (California Bear, Lush, Revolver) to talk about the concept of "place". Duane shares with Gala the origin story for his place fixation, how he does his research to uncover Los Angeles mysteries, and the methodology of creating titles for his s…

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New Starts and Firestarters 53:40

6M ago53:40

53:40

Season 1, Episode 1: In this episode we talk about the structure of the show, how we plan to make it, and what kind of things we’ll talk about. We introduce the Techlab with our first topic: what makes a good first sentence or intro paragraph of an RPG? Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus ep…

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Steven Meiers Dominguez: Discovery 38:32

6M ago38:32

38:32

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with photographer Steven Meiers Dominguez (aka Toastycakes) to talk about discovery. Steven shares with Gala how the algorithm changed things, the movies he thinks you should watch, and how it's our duty to be shepherds of cinema to the future generations — but first, a question about how he got his …

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Season Preview 5:28

6M ago5:28

5:28

Season 1, Episode 0 Adam Vass and Will Jobst are back with another season of the Brain Trust podcast, starting this Thursday! In this preview episode, get to know our new format, release schedule, and how to support us. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales,…

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2023 Wrap Up 23:21

6M ago23:21

23:21

2023 was a year! In today's bonus episode, we'll chat about my favorite films of 2023 and my top ten discoveries of the year. This episode is spoiler free. Check out the full list of Discoveries on Letterboxd. Check out the full list of 2023 Favorites on Letterboxd. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happenin…

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Jacqueline Coley: The New Hollywood Shift of the Streaming Era 39:55

6M ago39:55

39:55

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Rotten Tomato Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to discuss the new Hollywood shift of the streaming era. Jacqueline shares with Gala how women like Taylor Swift and Beyonce are changing cinema forever, and how the eventization of films will keep theaters alive, and her theory about Oppenheimer — bu…

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Winter Solstice Special (Roger Avary): Logan's Run 40:54

6M ago40:54

40:54

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about their holiday traditions and why family is important. What better thing to talk about than one of their family's favorite movies: Logan's Run (1976). Roger and Gala discuss their previous thoughts on the movie,…

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Max Brooks: Minecraft 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with author Max Brooks (World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide, Minecraft: The Island) and chats all about how Minecraft will literally save humanity. Max shares with Gala the history of the Prussian Model of Education, how the future generation will have to adapt in a world of automation, and the le…

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Ciro Nieli: Growing Up in A Philly Pizza Shop 38:00

7M ago38:00

38:00

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala visits the lair of animator Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012-2017), Teen Titans (2003-2004), The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes) in order to find out more about his life growing up in a Philly pizza shop. Ciro shares with Gala the importance of the jukebox, his path to Los Angeles, and how wa…

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Gala's Arrow Selects: Volume Two 24:12

7M ago24:12

24:12

It's December 4th, and you know what that means! It's my birthday. Today I'll begin my 28th trip around the sun. Arrow Player is hosting my birthday party, and as a part of my party favors I'm handing out twenty hand picked Selects for your viewing pleasure. Listen along as I explain what drew me to these movies and why I decided to choose them. Ch…

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Craig MacNeil: Craig & Friends Movie Club 40:38

7M ago40:38

40:38

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Craig MacNeil (Craig & Friends podcast) to talk all about his podcast's movie club! Craig shares with Gala the origins of his movie club, the beauty of YouTube angels, and the importance of queer cinema — but first, a question about how fatherhood has changed him. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYW…

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Eli Roth: How Much Is Too Much? 47:57

7M ago47:57

47:57

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sets the Thanksgiving table with director Eli Roth (Hostel, Knock Knock, Cabin Fever) to chat all about his newest movie Thanksgiving -- available in theaters now. Eli shares with Gala how his philosophy on filmmaking has changed over the years, how he and writer Jeff Rendell came up with the idea for Thanksgi…

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Josh Miller: Being A Movie Kid 39:36

7M ago39:36

39:36

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with one of the men responsible for her favorite movies in recent years, filmmaker Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog, Silent Night, and Hey... Stop Stabbing Me!) to chat all about what it's like to grow up as a movie kid. Josh shares with Gala what life was like in Bloomington, how moving to Los Angele…

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Larry Karaszewski: L.A. Films 42:50

8M ago42:50

42:50

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala makes her way to the Hollywood Hills to chat with Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, Big Eyes, Dolemite Is My Name) about one of her favorite topics -- L.A. movies. The two enjoy the outdoor scenery as Larry shares with Gala his criteria for what makes a true L.A. movie, his love for the city, and movies that everyon…

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Michelle Kholos Brooks: Adapting Without Exploiting 41:24

8M ago41:24

41:24

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with acclaimed playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks (H*tler's Tasters, Hostage, and the upcoming War Words) to chat all about how to adapt life stories without exploiting the real person they are based on. Michelle shares with Gala how she got her start as a writer, the story behind Hostage, and a funny…

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Mick Garris: Book to Film Adaptations 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

On this premiere episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Nice Guy Productions World Headquarters overlooking the glamorous San Fernando Valley to chat with one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers, Critters 2, and the Post Mortem Podcast). Mick walks Gala through the nuances and challenges of adaptations, his collaborations …