Best Nathan Midnight Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #6 - From Intern to Studio Owner: Animator Mitch Davis of Midnight Waffles 45:51

5h ago45:51

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of THE SLAB podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of motion graphics and animation with the incredibly talented Mitch Davis, owner of Midnight Waffles. 🎨✨ Join us as Mitch shares his inspiring journey from interning on film sets to becoming a successful studio owner. Discover the challenges h…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

14d ago10:29

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“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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Episode #5 - Video Editing Software 32:35

10d ago32:35

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Welcome to another exciting episode of THE SLAB! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of video editing software. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of the top three industry-standard editing platforms: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. From the picturesque Inland Northwest, based out of Spokane, Washington, we share o…

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

17d ago37:47

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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Episode #4 - The Essential Guide to Lighting in Filmmaking 24:38

24d ago24:38

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In this episode of THE SLAB, we dive into the crucial art of lighting in filmmaking. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned videographer, this episode is packed with valuable insights into one of the most important elements of the visual language. We start with harnessing natural light—the sun—and techniques to control and manipulate it. Next, we …

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Episode 108 - Weird Science 1:06:36

1M ago1:06:36

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Fifth grade science fair: the place where you can find baking soda volcanoes, tri-fold posterboard and Styrofoam solar system dioramas existing in their natural habitat. Some kids with good projects were naturally gifted, others had parents with plenty of time and money to spare. In this episode, Nathan shows us the third path to greatness…

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Episode #3 - Why I Keep Using Blackmagic Design 23:41

1M ago23:41

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Welcome back to "The SLAB"! In this episode, Angie and Nathan delve into the reasons why they swear by Blackmagic Design cameras and software for their filmmaking needs. 🎥✨ Join us as we discuss: The ethos and customer service of Blackmagic Design The impressive image quality and value of Blackmagic cameras How the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6…

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Episode #2 - Why I Chose the iPhone 15 Pro as a filmmaker 24:36

2M ago24:36

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Welcome back to "The SLAB"! In this episode, Angie and Nathan delve into the fascinating world of smartphones, focusing on why Nathan made the switch from Android to the iPhone 15 Pro after 20+ years as an Android user. 📱✨ Join us as we explore: Nathan's journey from the first Nokia phones to the latest iPhone 15 Pro Key features that made Nathan s…

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Episode #1 - Drones for Visual Storytellers 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Join Angie and Nathan on their first episode of "The SLAB" video podcast, where they dive into the exciting world of drones for videography! 🚁📸 Based in Spokane, Washington, and owners of SLAB Visuals, Angie and Nathan bring their expertise to help both novice and experienced videographers enhance their storytelling through unique and epic aerial s…

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Welcome to THE SLAB PODCAST 1:31

2M ago1:31

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By Angela & Nathan

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Episode 107 - Spelunking the Lava Tubes 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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Deep beneath the juniper and sage of Central Oregon is a layer of volcanic basalt laid down millennia ago by the volcanoes of the Cascades. Within this expanse, hidden caverns that once channeled flows of molten lava spiral on for miles, only breaking the surface in a few locations. Matthew takes us on a tour of a few of these majestic places.…

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Remembering PAUL AUSTER - Writer, Director (1947-2024) 49:14

2M ago49:14

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It is said that people never die until the last person says their name. In memory of the writer and director Paul Auster, who passed away this week, we're sharing this conversation we had back in 2017 after the publication of his novel 4 3 2 1. Auster reflects on his body of work, life, and creative process. Paul Auster was the bestselling author o…

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

3M ago9:44

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Consciousness, AI & Creativity with DUSTIN O’HALLORAN - Emmy Award-winning Composer 51:02

4M 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

4M ago51:08

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"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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Esenzia Marzo 24 | Nathan 56:19

4M ago56:19

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Set Especial en directo en mi cuenta de TikTok. Tambien disponible en la app Podcast de AppleBy Jonathan Squillacce

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

4M ago12:52

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"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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

4M 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

5M 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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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

5M 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

5M 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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How does knowing a second language increase your creativity & humanity? - Highlights - ALAN POUL 12:55

5M 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

5M 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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