Best Michael Ornelas Podcasts (2024)

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Shoney's History feat. Dad [Part One] 29:25

1d ago29:25

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Traveled across the country for this! Coming to you from the mountains of North Carolina, I bring you the Eat Deets for Shoney's with my very own Dad Shoney's has undergone a few name changes, including being a part of the Big Boy franchise A brand that once grew to over 1,800 restaurants is dwindling in the post-pandemic restaurant landscape, now …

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American Girl Cafe Review feat. Katie Molinaro (Eat It Katie, Comedian, & Foodie) [Part Two] 58:18

7d ago58:18

58:18

Edible straws? Actress, foodie, and comedian Katie Molinaro joined me for maybe the weirdest meal yet, as we were total fish out of water at the American Girl Cafe I made an impulse buy and got a doll chihuahua named Barker Posey The stalls in the bathrooms have hooks so you can take your doll with you, and that's Way Too Much... The service team h…

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American Girl Cafe History feat. Katie Molinaro (Eat It Katie, Comedian, & Foodie) [Part One] 36:28

14d ago36:28

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Lunch at a restaurant for dolls!! Comedian and food influencer Katie Molinaro doesn't hesitate to join for a silly dining experience, so we hit up the American Girl Doll Store Boutique & Bistro Katie grew up with a doll she didn't vibe with This week's Secret Menu mini-game: Unfun Children's Toys American Girl was founded by a cancer-surviving text…

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Cracker Barrel Review feat. Jen Liv (Stand-Up Comedian) [Part Two] 1:09:09

22d ago1:09:09

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I debut a music video about the new frontrunner in Mediocrity! Coming closer to mediocrity than Applebee's (who scored 5.02/10), Cracker Barrel is the life-blood of this week's guest, stand-up comedian Jen Liv The rocking chairs aren't the only thing that swings in this Cracker Barrel Country Store... This week's Secret Menu mini-game: Kinky Restau…

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Cracker Barrel History feat. Jen Liv (Stand-Up Comedian) [Part One] 36:27

28d ago36:27

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I went to Cracker Barrel with a CB Superfan! Stand-up comedian Jen Liv LOVES Cracker Barrel so much (she's been to over 40 different ones!) that she hopped my car and road tripped with me to go there In this Eat Deets episode, the history of Cracker Barrel includes the franchise's humble beginnings as a gas station restaurant before growing into wh…

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Shrekfast! The Original Pancake House Review feat. Chad Opitz (Stand-Up Comedian) [Part Two] 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

"I've got the celebrity!" Comedian and world-class cuddler Chad Opitz is here once again to talk about dining with Shrek (me, having lost a bet) at The Original Pancake House Michael gets a looooot of attention as Shrek and makes some kids' day What's Going On Over There with OPH cooking a baby? The service staff embraced me with open arms Chad ord…

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Shrekfast! The Original Pancake House History feat. Chad Opitz (Stand-Up Comedian) [Part One] 48:18

1M ago48:18

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Get in mah swamp! Stand-up comedian Chad Opitz (recurring guest on Doug Benson's podcast "Doug Loves Movies") not only tolerates, but embraces me this week (literally) as I go to The Original Pancake House in full Shrek make-up with him to make good on the bet I lost last week We cover the history of not just this week's restaurant, but the concept…

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P.F. Chang's Review feat. Andres Simonian (Spanish Wendy's Guy, Y-List Actor) [Part Two] 51:22

2M ago51:22

51:22

Scale the Great Wall of Chocolate! Andres Simonian (not from Home Economics or Mythic Quest) is back to plunge into our review of P.F. Chang's Michael thinks the atmosphere in a P.F. Chang's is "sexy" Michael tells the tale of the Cumbre Tunnel Massacre shootout that almost claimed his great-grandfather's life Andres makes a high-stakes Shrek-theme…

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P.F. Chang's History feat. Andres Simonian (Spanish Wendy's Guy, Y-List Actor) [Part One] 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

It took 55 episodes to do Chinese food! Actor Andres Simonian (one of the Wendy's guys in the Spanish-speaking markets) joins me this week, covering the history and the Yelp reviews for P.F. Chang's The whitewashing of "P.F. Chang's" is uncovered in this week's Eat Deets Andres is called on his lie about getting stuck in "unexpected" traffic Michae…

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Chipotle Review feat. Zara Mizrahi (Stand-Up, American Dad, Family Guy) [Part Two] 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, let's review a restaurant as Mexican as our host is: Chipotle!! It's time to chat the Chipotle Mexican Grill dining experience, joined once again by stand-up comedian and Chipotle-lover, Zara Mizrahi What's the actual best restaurant Zara's ever experienced? The "art" on the wall is not art, no matter how badly it wants t…

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Daniel Fazio - Transitioning from cinematographer to writer/producer/director 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

How do you go from being a director of photography to a successful business owner of a film production company starting from scratch? Some people say you have to be a specialist to succeed in this modern world. And there’s a lot of truth in that. But filmmaker Daniel Fazio has gone about things differently. In his own words, he’s not been amazingly…

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Trailer | Daniel Fazio - Transitioning from cinematographer to writer/producer/director 2:24

2M ago2:24

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How do you go from being a director of photography to a successful business owner of a film production company starting from scratch? Some people say you have to be a specialist to succeed in this modern world. And there’s a lot of truth in that. But filmmaker Daniel Fazio has gone about things differently. In his own words, he’s not been amazingly…

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Chipotle History feat. Zara Mizrahi (Stand-Up, American Dad, Family Guy) [Part One] 58:19

2M ago58:19

58:19

The debut of a brand new game: The Secret Menu!! Michael hits a place about as Mexican as he is for Cinco de Mayo, Chipotle Mexican Grill with long-time friend and burrito enthusiast, stand-up comedian Zara Mizrahi Chipotle can't shake the stigma of having been owned by McDonald's Learn about the legendary Chipotle burrito coins in Eat Deets Zara w…

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IHOP Review feat. Jasper Lewis (Internet Menace) & Katie Molinaro (Renowned Foodie) [Part Two] 53:01

3M ago53:01

53:01

Enter for an all expenses paid trip to your local Applebee's*! Jasper Lewis, biscuit enthusiast, is back to take on IHOP, the International House of Pancakes with Michael A hyper kid listening to metal in the booth next to us is WAY TOO MUCH Michael & Jasper discuss the viral list of places that "women don't want to be taken on a first date" Jasper…

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IHOP History feat. Jasper Lewis (Internet Menace) [Part One] 43:14

3M ago43:14

43:14

Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity is BACK! Michael is joined by friend and "woman-of-God" Jasper Lewis to talk all things IHOP, the International House of Pancakes and chain restaurant juggernaut Poor signage/menu descriptions leave Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity a mystery What's Going On Over There with the barren Wikipedia page for IHOP? Learn the history…

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Costco Food Court Review feat. Marisa Pinson & Jon Glover (On Brand with Jon & Marisa) [Part Two] 56:53

3M ago56:53

56:53

Is the new Costco cookie as good as the churro? Michael is once again joined by Marisa Pinson & Jon Glover from On Brand with Jon & Marisa, and they're back at the Costco Food Court "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this episode! Marisa and Jon confess the ways they've gamed Costco's notoriously indiscriminate retu…

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Costco Food Court History feat. Marisa Pinson & Jon Glover (On Brand with Jon & Marisa) [Part One] 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

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Learn the history of America's most iconic concession stand! Marisa Pinson & Jon Glover from On Brand with Jon & Marisa join Michael at the Costco Food Court this week and talk all things, from how many hot dogs we could fit in our mouths to the churro that was just replaced by a cookie "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to …

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Stephen Meier - writer/director/producer of Woodbridge 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

If you’re doing anything in film right now, over the past year or so, you’ve probably come across a plethora of posts and threads written by filmmakers bemoaning the broken model of independent filmmaking today. If you can even raise a budget to make a film, how do you even break even once you’ve completed it? Unless you’re friends with an A lister…

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Trailer | Stephen Meier - writer/director/producer of Woodbridge 1:28

3M ago1:28

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If you’re doing anything in film right now, over the past year or so, you’ve probably come across a plethora of posts and threads written by filmmakers bemoaning the broken model of independent filmmaking today. If you can even raise a budget to make a film, how do you even break even once you’ve completed it? Unless you’re friends with an A lister…

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Culver's Review feat. Kellie Baldwin [Part Two] 46:15

4M ago46:15

46:15

Where do Butterburgers rank in the pantheon of fast food burgers? Kellie Baldwin is back to eat Culver's with Michael! And it's official: Culver's will be the #6 seed in the 2024 Septemburger tournament! March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! Find out more at the National MS Society website, and if you want to go the extra mile, donate here t…

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Culver's History feat. Kellie Baldwin [Part One] 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

Hear how this iconic Midwestern treasure came to be! Michael is joined by friend-from-college Kellie Baldwin to try Culver's, the Wisconsin burger chain that popularized the "Butterburger" and frozen custard March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! Find out more at the National MS Society website, and if you want to go the extra mile, donate he…

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Whataburger (Part Two: Review) feat. Ashley Robinson (Fear the Walking Dead) 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

Dive into Septemburger 2024's #4 Seed! TV Producer/all-around queen Ashley Robinson returns for part 2, covering the atmosphere/service/food of Texas' pride and joy: Whataburger "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this episode! Whataburger's selling snuggies Ashley is modding her own snuggies, and it's Way Too Much T…

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Kim Yew - documentary filmmaker and trader with 100% win rate 50:20

4M ago50:20

50:20

So you know about Ukraine, you know about Gaza, but did you know there’s an even bigger war raging in Africa? At least in terms of death toll. i'm referring to the war in the Congo. Even though millions have died and many thousands are still dying, it’s a conflict that's hardly reported. My guest for this episode is a man who set out to make a film…

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Whataburger (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. Ashley Robinson (Fear the Walking Dead) 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

The ban on fast food has been lifted! Michael is joined by long-time friend, TV producer Ashley Robinson, a native Texan who is all aboard the train as it takes its first stop at a fast food joint: Texas' own Whataburger "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this episode! What's Going On Over There with the lady starin…

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Ch**seburger in Paradise (Part Two: Review) feat. Mom 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

A review Jimmy Buffett would be proud of! Mom joins one more time to dish on our experience eating at Ch**seburger in Paradise in Honolulu, Hawaii! "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this episode! Vintage decor meets views of the ocean, the beach, and garbage trucks Hawaii is the deepest South A discussion on the wo…

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Ch**seburger in Paradise (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. Mom 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Lots of censored words in this one... Michael's Mom is back and joins him this week to eat at the historic Ch**seburger in Paradise restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii! "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this episode! Mom brought leis because being festive is important Hawaiian Santa Claus! These Eat Deets get spicy as J…

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Hoots Wings (Part Two: Review) feat. VyVy Nguyen (Shaky Shivers, The Sympathizer) 52:33

5M ago52:33

52:33

Time to review the PG Hooters! VyVy Nguyen returns to review fast-casual Hooters affiliate Hoots Wings Michael is finally able to give VyVy her gift, now that Harrison has been brought into custody for stealing it last week This Hoots Wings rents a counter off to the side in a Blaze Pizza, the atmosphere is dubious at best Ghost children singing Ol…

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Hooter Bowl 2: "Hootdunnit?" Hoots Wings (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. VyVy Nguyen (Shaky Shivers) 46:45

5M ago46:45

46:45

The second annual Hooter Bowl! Friend of the show VyVy Nguyen is back to celebrate Hooter Bowl 2 by joining Michael at fast casual Hooters spin-off restaurant, Hoots Wings (basically Hooters without the Hooters Girls) "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this very special film noir parody episode! Michael dares the NF…

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Friendly's (Part Two: Review) feat. JUB 32:03

5M ago32:03

32:03

OH HI THERE! It's your favorite sponsor JUB and I am back to help Michael review Friendly's! Step back in time to this place that feels old, classic, and filled with Depression-era clientele Octogenarians plus technology is a dangerous combination, and we like to avoid it when possible, even it if it makes us ask What's Going On Over There? An unfo…

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Friendly's (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. JUB...? 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

Fine Dining: Party of...One? Michael gets stood up by his intended guest host JUB and goes this one alone, traveling to the New England area to take on one of their most historic chains, Friendly's Jonas Brother specialty ice creams! Eat Deets will teach you that Friendly's is one of the older restaurant chains in American history, with two brother…

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Hot Dog on a Stick (Part Two: Review) feat. Monis Rose (Restaurant Fiction Podcast) 55:17

6M ago55:17

55:17

Getting in touch with our inner degenerates! Restaurant Fiction podcast host Monis Rose is here to wax romantic over the "character" of the original Hot Dog on a Stick kiosk by the Santa Monica Pier There's nowhere to sit, so the boys pick a dragon/pirate ship playground as their venue Public beachside seating has empty beer bottles and even a used…

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Hot Dog on a Stick (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. Monis Rose (Restaurant Fiction Podcast) & Alex Borstein (Family Guy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) 41:18

6M ago41:18

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Heinz-enberg runs these streets! Restaurant Fiction's Monis Rose joins Michael to pretend to learn the Eat Deets about Hot Dog on a Stick because he already knows everything Michael does a Keyser Söze walk to hide his limp from Monis [Audiodrama segment] Turf wars over who can sell Dodger dogs on which corners Alex Borstein berates Michael's prefer…

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Buca di Beppo (Part Two: Review) feat. Mike Perkins 1:04:02

6M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

We're diving back into Joe's Hole! Comedian Mike Perkins is back once again to represent Italy in the case against the food at Buca di Beppo Michael & Mike are just a couple of Midfellas The breadiest love-making session ever is What's Going On Over There Buca di Beppo's decor is funny how? The portions at Buca are insane, as two men individually o…

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Buca di Beppo (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. Mike Perkins 38:13

7M ago38:13

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I took a real Italian to Buca di Beppo! We're joined by comedian Mike Perkins to dive into inauthentic Italian slophouse, Buca di Beppo Hear all about the Pope's room, the "vulgar" decor, and the fact that Buca's founder literally intended to "poke gentle fun" at Italians in this week's Eat Deets Learn the rather interesting translation of Buca di …

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Texas Roadhouse (Part Two: Review) feat. Michael Moore 58:32

7M ago58:32

58:32

The Roadhouse Devil feeds at dusk! We're back with friend and magician Michael Moore to talk about the atmosphere, service, and food at Texas Roadhouse Willie's Corner, the suspicious absence of floor peanuts, hoedowns, and taxidermy galore Some concerning verbiage from the service team has the Michaels speculating the presence of an otherworldly, …

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Episode 89: Best Snack Ever! (The Snack Show Superlatives) 35:49

7M ago35:49

35:49

Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon! As all good (and tasty) things must come to a close, today will be the last episode of The Snack Show. We have absolutely LOVED the past two years talking snacks with y'all and are celebrating YOU today by going back and sharing all our favorite moments, episodes, snacks, and people that made this show so…

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Texas Roadhouse (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. Michael Moore 43:51

7M ago43:51

43:51

Stay tuned to the end: new outro song!! Michael is joined by friend and powerhouse of a man, Michael Moore (no relation to the filmmaker/documentarian of the same name) to dine at Texas Roadhouse The restaurant started as a spot in a mall in Indiana, so it was neither a roadhouse nor Texan, but that didn't stop owner W. Kent Taylor from building an…

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Miyo Nakamura - Aliens, Faeries, & Crystals 1:26:37

7M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Oh my! Miyo Nakamura came on for a second time. Miyo kicks things off by sharing her personal experiences with aliens, but then the conversation evolves! We chat faeries in Mount Shasta, sasquatches, and how to learn from crystal consciousness. This is our most mystical episode yet! Find us on IG! @mindprobewithmom @AMBERspaceJENE @the_starsportal …

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Episode 88: Brrr, it's cold in here! (Dairy Queen Snacks) 38:21

7M ago38:21

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Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon! All hail to the Dairy Queen! We all know it and we all love it and she has so much to offer. On today's episode, we share about this history and all the amazing food and ice cream that DQ has to offer. And don't forget: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Snack Show is on YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you are…

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Katz's Delicatessen (Part Two: Review) feat. Joyce 48:49

7M ago48:49

48:49

NYC's legendary deli gets reviewed! We're in New York City! Michael's girlfriend Joyce joins him once again to talk about the hectic atmosphere, a hunky meat carver, and the matzo ball soup she's waited her entire life to try Katz's Delicatessen has so many lines and ordering stations that the chaos proves challenging to our duo Killer Mike walks b…

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Episode 87: On the First Day of Christmas...(Advent Calendar Snacks) 25:53

7M ago25:53

25:53

Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon! Christmas time is heeerrreee, advent calendars toooooo! Y'all, Advent calendars are a gift to us all especially the ones full of snacks! Today we review all of our favorite so you can be fully prepared with your own calendar this season. Let us know what you buy! And don't forget: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T…

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Katz's Delicatessen (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. Joyce 29:16

8M ago29:16

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Katz's restaurant experience drops next Wednesday! Michael's girlfriend Joyce joins Michael in New York City, and they dive deep into the history of the world-famous deli that's over 100 years old in this episode of Eat Deets Katz's Delicatessen has been a staple of New York culture, amplified by its appearance in several movies and TV shows, most …

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Titus Paar - director of the nr.1 NETFLIX US opener “The Perfect Weapon” 47:45

7M ago47:45

47:45

Towards the end of 2023, I got together with actor, writer/director and producer, Titus Paar. He’s the kind of guy who when faced with 100 rejections in a row will simply reach out to friends and family, pitch them his mad cap adventure and go do it anyway. It’s that can-do spirit that’s taken him from shooting on a zero budget to working with Holl…

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Trailer to Episode 59 | Titus Paar director of the nr.1 NETFLIX US opener “The Perfect Weapon” 1:30

7M ago1:30

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Titus Paar made his first feature film at the age of fifteen on a cheap video camera with a bunch of mates. It was crap, he says, but the point is, he managed it. It’s that same can-do spirit that’s taken him from shooting on a zero budget to working with Hollywood stars today. If you're feeling even slightly jaded from banging your head against a …

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Gordon Biersch Brewery (Part Two: Review) feat. "Pretty" Peter Avalon (All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor) 52:03

8M ago52:03

52:03

The review for Gordon Biersch is here! All Elite Wrestling & Ring of Honor's "Pretty" Peter Avalon joins Michael to review the restaurant of the week The Gordon Biersch Brewery that Michael & Peter hit up closed its doors just 7 days after the boys dined there Peter eulogizes the Burbank Gordon Biersch Ever wondered what it'd be like living in a Bu…

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Episode 86: I LOVE BREAD. - Oprah (Bread Snacks) 41:03

8M ago41:03

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Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon! Happy National Homemade Bread Day! Oprah famously shouted it out once but we are completely with her -- WE LOVE BREAD! On today's episode, we talk all our favorite types of bread -- both homemade and otherwise. Join us as we celebrate everybody's favorite carb. And don't forget: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The …

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Miyo Nakamura - Creative Success 1:14:41

8M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Miyo Nakamura is a badass creative powerhouse who has found success at the top of her field. She's a sculptor and art director at Onyx Forge Studios as well as the creator of the toy line Miyo's Mystic Musings, sold at your local Hot Topic. Miyo teaches us the creative process and how to overcome blockages in order to find success with any creative…

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Gordon Biersch Brewery (Part One: Eat Deets) feat. "Pretty" Peter Avalon (All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor) 26:32

8M ago26:32

26:32

Get Part 2 next Wednesday! All Elite Wrestling & Ring of Honor's "Pretty" Peter Avalon joins Michael in Burbank to learn all about the restaurant of the week Gordon Biersch Brewery stands behind the claim that they invented garlic fries Michael dives into the Eat Deets about Gordon Biersch Gordon Biersch cost Oskar Blues Brewing approx. $32,000 fro…

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Trailer to Episode 58 | Michael DiBasio Ornelas on making an indie feature in 8 days 1:02

8M ago1:02

1:02

Writer/Director Michael DiBasio Ornelas talks to me about his second feature film, Sleepless, an engaging, talkie movie about a couple of insomniacs who meet by chance inside a 24/7 store and then get to hang out one sleepless night walking through the streets of New York. As well as an in-depth look at the film, we also look at how he made the fil…

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Writer/Director Michael DiBasio Ornelas on making an indie feature in 8 days 43:58

8M ago43:58

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Writer/director Michael DiBasio Ornelas shot his second feature film in 8 days. Impressive. It was hard, he said, but we didn’t go into overtime. Even more impressive. - Two leads with extensive theatre experience - Five days of paid rehearsals - Lightweight camera on a lightweight gimbal - We hired a great crew, that gelled easily - All locations …

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