Best Mara Torres Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2 Episode 1: First-Generation Students: Voices of Resilience 30:12

1h ago30:12

30:12

In this episode, we dive into the unique experiences of first-generation students navigating college life, featuring insights from Sami, a Navy veteran, and Zeta, an international student. Both share how their backgrounds, ranging from military service to growing up in Argentina and Hong Kong, shaped their academic journeys. They discuss challenges…

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Episode 5: Designing with Heart: Jason Champion on Inclusivity, Creativity, and Community 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

In this episode, interior designer and nonprofit executive Jason Champion shares his journey of weaving creativity into community activism. He discusses his role in Project Pride Sarasota, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Jason reflects on his experience as a reality TV star on HGTV's Design Star and…

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Episode 4: Crafting Success: Building a Design Empire, Being a Latino Entrepreneur, and Breaking Barriers 26:43

5M ago26:43

26:43

In this podcast episode, Paul Gonzalez delves into his journey as a Latino man navigating his career in design and building his design firm. Growing up in Sarasota with Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian heritage, Paul reflects on how his cultural identity influenced his path. He shares how his upbringing in a predominantly non-Latino environment shaped h…

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The Soften Journey: A Journey of Opening as Love 16:42

5M ago16:42

16:42

In this fourth solo episode I share the details of the journey that I have been guiding women through for the past decade; it is the journey of moving from the mind into the heart, and living and loving from there. This is a journey that I call SOFTEN. . "Until and unless we are able to exalt our our inner masculine, we will never be able to birth …

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On Conscious Dying with Death Doula and Midwife Carla Torres Davis 1:09:35

7M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Join me for a tender but important conversation about death and dying, the conscious way. Today I'm joined by Carla, a Death Doula and Midwife who has helped to guide many people on this journey. . Carla is the owner of A Venerated Death: End of Life. She is an End-of-Life Coach, Death Doula & Midwife, Home Funeral Guide and Funeral Celebrant. Carl…

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Womb Wisdom with Menstrual Artist Jasmine Alicia Carter 1:01:25

10M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

What a beautiful honor it was to host Jasmine for this conversation of the heart. We talk about her spiritual journey and her relationship with sacred blood as a medium for her art, and about the movement for this art that she is single-handedly leading. . “I dream to experience in this lifetime the manifestation of millions of Gods and Goddesses o…

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Episode 3: Navigating the Art and Business of Inclusion 36:43

10M ago36:43

36:43

This episode features a conversation with two time Emmy winner, Ringling College alum Sarah Kambara, who is now a producer at Chromosphere, discussing various topics related to art, design, inclusion, and personal experiences. They share insights on their background, career journey, projects, cultural influences, overcoming failures, and the use of…

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On Being a Teacher: Three Stories Not Many Know 17:04

10M ago17:04

17:04

In this third solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares her journey as a teacher; here are three personal stories that not many know. . To deepen in with Patricia you can find her personal Instagram here: www.instagram.com/lavieenrusso and her professional Instagram here: www.instagram.com/wholehealedholy. . Full offer…

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Ritual as Remedy with Mara Branscombe 52:10

11M ago52:10

52:10

“Living in a constant state of distraction and noise diminishes your intuitive intelligence. Practice being in silence. Soul-care is the path towards building the sanctuary of love, presence, and leadership within.” . Join me for an episode with Mara Branscombe, a woman who embodies the benefits of ritual as remedy and soul care, she shares her wis…

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Episode 2: Echoes of Resilience: Navigating Identity and Artistry with Mara Torres González 37:02

11M ago37:02

37:02

In this episode of, we sat down with Mara Torres Gonzalez, a gallerist, curator, and artist from Puerto Rico. The conversation delves into Mara’s experiences following Hurricane Maria, and how it shaped her perspective as both a person and an artist. As Mara settled into the artistic community of Sarasota, Florida, she candidly shares the hurdles s…

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The Fool: A Story of Love with These Words 17:39

12M ago17:39

17:39

In this second solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares poems from her book These Words (published in 2016), as she weaves in the story of love in her life: love as her biggest teacher. . To deepen in with Patricia you can find her personal Instagram here: www.instagram.com/lavieenrusso and her professional Instagram …

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On the Inside: The Story of Deep Healing in Women's Prisons with Nikki Weaver 1:06:48

12M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

In this episode, Nikki Weaver, the founder of "On the Inside" shares a powerful memory of witnessing her mother's remarkable ability to alter the energy in a space, and create the potential for deep healing in a second. This memory, and the memory of her mother lives in the work Nikki now does for women in prisons through her project called "On the…

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Episode 1: Rising Above the Racial Issues of the Past to Inspire the Next Generation of Performing Artists 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

This episode delves into the transformative journey of Nate Jacobs, the visionary behind the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT). Through candid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Nate shares his personal narrative, his earlier years at the Asolo Repertory Theatre performing the parts of servants and other like characters in supporting roles, a…

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My Evolution: A Journey of Remembering with Patricia Russo 20:37

1y ago20:37

20:37

In this first solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares her nearly 53-year journey of evolution; her journey of remembering who she is. From being the first born big sister and young mother to her four sisters, to a life of creating beauty, experiences and work in service to others. . She shares this first solo episode…

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Where Spirit Meets Space: The Art of Designing Sacred Space with Kelly Robinson 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

What happens when Spirit meets space? Join me for this conversation with Kelly Robinson, where we talk about her beautiful approach to designing the spaces we live in. . Kelly Robinson is a Chicago-native who has designed experiences and offices for some of the world's most influential tech companies. Through her career creating conscious workplace…

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The Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective Ep 3, Visual Effects P2 with Ari Levinson (English) 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

This is part 2 of my chat with Visual Effects Supervisor and founder of Leonid Studios, Ari Levinson, about visual effects and much more on the Lord of the Rings movie Trilogy. Enjoy! Connect with Ari: leonidstudios.com Connect with Media Revue Pod: FB and X @MediaRevuePod, Instagram @Richardst30, email MediaRevuePod@gmail.com…

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The Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective Ep 3, Visual Effects P1 with Ari Levinson (English) 39:56

1y ago39:56

39:56

It is an understatement to say that the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy has very impressive Visual Effects. It really changed the way some in the industry make movies. From using forced perspective, miniatures, scaled composites, background replacements, performance capture, and crowd-generating software, this trilogy was able to exploit every tric…

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The Little Mermaid (2023) with Adolfis & Giovanosky from Chitchando (English) 57:17

1y ago57:17

57:17

Back in 1989, The Little Mermaid dazzled its audiences with a colorful, joyful, adventurous, and musical world both above and under the sea and it reinvigorated Disney Animation's brand. In this "live-action" remake, Disney attempts to recapture that magic and rekindle it within a new generation of spectators. Did they succeed? Why is Flounder a fl…

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Whole Woman Health with Carrie E. Levine, CNM 54:52

1+ y ago54:52

54:52

Join me for a conversation about whole health for women, exploring the whys of heath rather than the whats with my guest Carrie E. Levine. . Carrie E. Levine is a certified nurse midwife, an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, the founder of the Whole Woman Health Clinic, and the author of Whole Woman Health: A Guide to Creatin…

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The Feminine Gift of Yearning: Harnessing the Creative Power of this Gift with Alexandra Roxo 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Shortly after meeting each other on retreat many years ago, my guest and I shared a season of yearning for the love that we now both have. We steeped ourselves in this "holy ache" as we both call it; we trusted in it, and with it. Join me for a conversation with Alexandra Roxo. We talk about desire, yearning, aloneness and living a life in love as …

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Forgiving the Unforgivable with Sharon Kagan 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Contemplating the unforgivable is a very personal curiosity, a spiritual and healing journey for some of us. In this episode, I explore the practice and the power of forgiveness through the lens of a brave heart and remarkable artist named Sharon Kagan. She is literally, figuratively and artistically the thread that knits us all together - in the u…

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Discover Your Soul Voice: The Embodiment of Spirit Through Music with Nina Grae 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

58:06

I have loved Nina from the moment I met her, she is the embodiment of Spirit. And when Nina sings, you can feel this embodiment and Spirit in every cell of your body. Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation about the power of music, the power of her music. . Since 2012, Nina Grae has enjoyed sharing her authentic voice on various festival, confer…

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Writing to Heal with Samantha Lazo 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

Join me for a heart-to-heart conversation with Samantha Lazo about the power of words to heal, of poetry and writing...to heal. Many of us write and create as we heal, and sharing this writing is part of our journey too. Sam shares her heart, her journey, and her words in this episode and I hope this touches you like it touched me. . Samantha Lazo …

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A Superior Man is A Spiritual Man with David Cunningham 1:13:26

1+ y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Join me as my guest David Cunningham and I explore our unique perspectives of the polarity work that we guide with men and women. We share a love for David Deida's book "The Way of the Superior Man," and we explore our lives as healed healers with the deep spiritual and healing work that we have the great honor of doing in this lifetime. . In 2017,…

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The Embodiment of ’Soul Care’ with Ifie Natasha Brandon 58:35

1+ y ago58:35

58:35

What happens when we stop to listen to our Soul? And what happens when we hear what our Soul needs, and we take action to answer those needs? For me, Ifie embodies this answer (what she calls "Soul Care") as a poet, writer, spoken word artist, mother, wife, daughter and big, big Soul in this lifetime. . Ifie Natasha Brandon is a professional poet, …

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with JC Chang (English) 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

40:40

JC and I discuss James Gunn's final Guardians movie and what lies in the future for the MCU. Connect with JC on Twitter @jerryjcChang and IG @baribigbird06. Connect with us on FB and Twitter @MediaRevuePod #MediaRevuePod, IG @richardst30 Email: mediarevuepod@gmail.com Time Stamps: 00:06:56 - Spoilers for Guardians Vol 3…

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On Being a Wisdom Keeper: Living a Sacred Life with Emilia Cianci 56:59

2y ago56:59

56:59

What does it mean to "live a sacred life?" Join me as I explore the sacred through the eyes of my guest Emilia Cianci. . Emilia has always been dedicated to soul work and has always been in deep devotion to the sacred. She is a keeper of ancient mysteries, dedicated to the healing arts, poet, herbalist, birth keeper, doula, energetic bodyworker, th…

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Bonus Episode: Discussing La Brega Podcast with Prof. Matt Nyquist (English) 8:53

2y ago8:53

8:53

Check out a segment of our show that didn't make it into the podcast, where Prof. Matt Nyquist and I briefly discuss La Brega podcast. You can find La Brega podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Connect with Matt on MatthewNyquist.com, Twitter and Instagram @BreakManX, WIFIfilmfestival.com Connect with us on FB and Twitter @MediaRevuePod #MediaR…

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The Spiritual Aspects of Health: Faith, Shipibo + Sound with Dr. Erica Matluck 52:43

2y ago52:43

52:43

What is the exact intersection of spirituality and health? In this episode Patricia explores the spiritual aspects of heath with Dr. Erica Matluck, a long time friend. This conversation covers the influence of Faith, the inspiration of Erica's experience learning from the Shipibo in Peru, and the importance of Sound in healing. We touch on motherho…

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie with Professor Matthew Nyquist (English) 1:02:56

2y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

One of the most beloved video game mascots has been given a second chance at the box office and Professor Matthew Nyquist joins me for this pixel-filled episode where we chat about the new Illumination Animation/Universal movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Plus: the infamous Super Mario Bros. (1993), The Legend of Zelda, the Sonic movies, and The L…

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Living as Love with AllUs (Alice) Frank Patry 1:05:51

2y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

In this first episode Patricia sits down with AllUs (Alice) Frank Patry for a heart-to-heart about living as love. AllUs ( alice ) Frank Patry is a Spiritual Guide, Speaker, and Coach specializing in Relationship and Awakening. A Poet and activist named one of the Top 100 Creatives Creating Change by ORIGIN Magazine. Her poetry is lauded by Eckhart…

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Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania with JC Chang (English) 49:44

2y ago49:44

49:44

The beginning of the MCU's Phase 5 is here with Quantumania. Here to help me sort out all of my feelings is JC Chang, as we discuss Marvel's latest to date. Connect with JC on Twitter @jerryjcChang and IG @baribigbird06. Connect with us on FB and Twitter @MediaRevuePod #MediaRevuePod, IG @richardst30 Email: mediarevuepod@gmail.com Time Stamps: 00:0…

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A Conversation Special with RJ Daniel Hanna (English) 1:15:49

2y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Editor/writer/director RJ Daniel Hanna chats with me about his career in filmmaking and how a small editing job led to his current feature "Hard Miles". We also discuss how Uzo Aduba gave it all in his feature film "Miss Virginia" and how he and Mathew Modine were able to craft a seemingly daunting sequence into a more manageable, and eventually mo…

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Black Panther Wakanda Forever with JC Chang (English) 1:14:03

2y ago1:14:03

1:14:03

JC and I talk Wakanda Forever... Plus a little bit on Andor and She-Hulk. Enjoy! Time Stamps: Andor - 00:01:57 She-Hulk - 00:07:40 Wakanda Forever (No Spoilers) - 00:29:10 Wakanda Forever (Spoilers) - 00:36:24By Media Revue Pod

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A Conversation Special with Visual Artist Mara Torres about her book, 209 (English) 41:24

2+ y ago41:24

41:24

Puerto Rican Visual Artist, Mara Torres, has a book coming out on the 20th of September, 2022, marking Hurricane María's catastrophic landfall on the island of Puerto Rico 5 years ago. She was gracious enough to come on the podcast to discuss her formative years and what led to the making of her book, 209. Follow Mara: marastudiogallery.com, Instag…

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The Rings of Power Eps 1 & 2 with Dr. Ritesh Mehta (English) 1:32:26

2+ y ago1:32:26

1:32:26

Two Tolkien fans geek out on the new Amazon Prime TV show, The Rings of Power. We also discuss the IFFLA, the movie RRR and the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel. Connect with Dr. Mehta on Twitter @Mehta_critic and Instagram @Mehtacritic. Find the Lord of the Rings section of his digital book, Flows of Reading: Engaging with Texts, here: https://www.oercommo…

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Bullet Train with Alfonso ”Fonso” Rodríguez (English) 59:58

2+ y ago59:58

59:58

Stuntman, actor, and podcaster, Alfonso "Fonso" Rodríguez, joins the Media Revue Pod to chat about the new action comedy Bullet Train. We also talk a bit about Nope, The Gray Man, Better Call Saul, and Prey. Connect with Fonso: Que Fonk'in Show Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/QueFonkinShow/featured, IG @its_fonso & @QueFonkinShow Connect with u…

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Thor: Love and Thunder with JC Chang (English) 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

59:55

A brief discussion with JC Chang about Marvel Studio's 29th outing, Thor: Love and Thunder. We also chat a bit about the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Connect with JC on Twitter @jerryjcChang and IG @baribigbird06. Connect with us on FB and Twitter @MediaRevuePod #MediaRevuePod, IG @richardst30 Email: mediarevuepod@gmail.com Voicemail: (407) 603-5…

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Eps 1-3, con Carlos R. Marchand (Español) 1:17:35

2+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Aquí estamos, por alguna razón, de regreso a Tatooine. Carlos me acompaña, como siempre, para discutir los primeros tres episodios de este desastre... digo, de esta "joya". También mencionamos la película Top Gun: Maverick. Contáctanos: Twitter y FB: @mediarevuepod #mediarevuepod Instagram: @richardst30 email: mediarevuepod@gmail.com Voice Mail: (4…

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Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 56:18

2+ y ago56:18

56:18

JC and I discuss Marvel Studios' latest film, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and inevitably talk about the other multiverse movie out there, Everything Everywhere All at Once. Connect with JC on Twitter @jerryjcChang and IG @baribigbird06. Connect with us on FB and Twitter @MediaRevuePod #MediaRevuePod, IG @richardst30 Email: mediarevuep…

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The Batman with Giovanosky from Chitchando and Omar Montelara from The Movie Guy Podcast (English) 1:09:05

3y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

In this epic episode, Giovanosky from Chitchando and Omar Montelara from The Movie Guy Podcast join in on the conversation where we talk about Warner Bros.'s latest DC movie, The Batman. We also chime in on The Book of Boba Fett and the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV shows, among other things. Connect with Chitchando on FB, Instagram, and YouTube @Chitchando. C…

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Everything Everywhere All at Once with Jerry White, Jr. (English) 1:16:55

3y ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Jerry and I discuss the fantastic movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. We also talk about Pickleball, the amazing AppleTV+ show Severance, LOST, the Vidlings and Tapeheads Film Festival, and, of course, The Matrix. I hope you enjoy this movie as much as we enjoyed talking about it. Find Jerry here: jerrywhitejr.com Find his film festival here: …

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The Book of Boba Fett con Carlos R. Marchand (Español) 1:34:32

3y ago1:34:32

1:34:32

Carlos y yo nos sentamos para hablar, como siempre, sobre Star Wars y lo que ocurrió en la nueva serie The Book of Boba Fett. También hablamos sobre Pickleball, La divina gula, Succession, Cobra Kai, Lost, In and of Itself y Station Eleven. Contáctanos: FB/Twitter: @mediarevuepod, IG: @richardst30 Email: mediarevuepod@gmail.com Voicemail: (407)603-…

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The Matrix Resurrections with Jerry White (English) 1:03:13

3y ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Down, down we go into the rabbit hole of the METAverse as we swallow the red pill (for the last time?) and go DEEP beyond the world of speculation and into the construct of the Matrix once more. Jerry White joins us in the podcast booth to discuss the Resurrection of the Matrix after 22 years. Find Jerry: www.jerrywhitejr.com Find us on FB and Twit…

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The Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective Ep 2, Adapting P2 with Dr. Ritesh Mehta (English) 1:01:13

3y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Here in Part 2 of my discussion with Dr. Ritesh Mehta, we start talking about some differences between the novel and the movies. We move on to our 3 best and worst changes from book to film, continue on by discussing our admiration for the geography and lore of Middle-earth, and end with speculation on the new Amazon Prime series The Rings of Power…

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The Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective Ep 2, Adapting P1 with Dr. Ritesh Mehta (English) 1:00:41

3y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

This is the second episode of The Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective. In this first part of my conversation with Dr. Ritesh Mehta, we talk about how we first got the Tolkien bug, "SmeaGollum" as a creature for empathy, the attention to Middle-earth history details from book to screen, Christopher Tolkien's thoughts on the movies, and …

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Spider-Man: No Way Home with JC Chang (English) 1:08:06

3y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

We recorded this a while ago but all the Holiday shenanigans got in the way of me putting it out into the ether until now. However, it was great to have JC back again to discuss more Marvel stuff with us. Now, please enjoy as we discuss one of the most entertaining movies of 2021. Find JC on Twitter @jerryjcChang and IG @baribigbird06. Connect with…

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The Lord of the Rings 20th Anniversary Retrospective Episode 1: Introduction (English) 10:56

3y ago10:56

10:56

Come and join us as we travel back to Middle-earth in this series of episodes discussing and celebrating the cinematic achievement that is The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy 20 years later. In this intro episode, I explain what the series is and what to expect in the coming weeks.By Media Revue Pod

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Black as Night, A Conversation Special with film director Marty Go (English) 1:17:11

3+ y ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Richard brings in Giovanosky (from the podcast Chitchando) as a co-host to help him wade through the blood-filled genre of Horror. They have a lively chat with writer/producer/director Marty Go about her career and her new Blumhouse/Amazon film, Black as Night. Connect with Marty Go on IG: @Martygo Connect with Giovanosky on FB, IG and YouTube: @Ch…

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The Matrix Resurrections Teaser Trailer discussion with Jerry White, Jr. 45:44

3+ y ago45:44

45:44

The Matrix Resurrections teaser trailer is here and Jerry White, Jr. joins the podcast again to talk about it and its implications within the entire Matrix lore. We also took this opportunity to catch up on what we've been doing since our last conversation. If you'd like to go back and listen to us commemorate The Matrix's 20th-anniversary while al…

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