Best Oscar Dahl Podcasts (2024)

Anthony and Andrew mark ten years of the reading-and-writing podcast by reflecting on ten themes and trends in storytelling from the past decade, including streaming, shared universes, the state of the "sure thing", and the rise of cozy entertainment.

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NOLAN WEEK: Bonus Podcast - 25 Years of Nolan on the Eve of the "Oppenheimer Oscars" 2:49:18

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We’ve come to the end of Nolan Week, folks. The Academy Awards are nigh and we’re here to offer the last word on the soon-to-be-Oscar-annointed OPPENHEIMER. Join Matt and SPECIAL GUEST BRIAN BOARINI (!) for a three-hour tour of a quarter-century filmography. It’s time, folks. It’s Nolan time. Email: wlmpodcast@gmail.com Donate: Thanks! Subscribe: A…

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NOLAN WEEK: Encore Podcast - Episode 319 - The TENET Talkdown and Final Rankings 1:00:08

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It’s TENET-talkdown time, team. We chat. We disagree. We rank. Sound good? Email: wlmpodcast@gmail.com Donate: Thanks! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Overcast / RSS Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Overcast / RSS Donate: Thanks! Email: wlmpodcast@gmail.com Sound good? We chat. We disagree. We rank. It’s TENET-talkd…

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NOLAN WEEK: Encore Podcast - Episode 316 - Temporal Anxiety or “The Fear of the Clock” 1:31:30

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It’s time to talk temporality, team. - INCEPTION (2010) - INTERSTELLAR (2014) - DUNKIRK (2017) Email: wlmpodcast@gmail.com Donate: Thanks! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Overcast / RSSBy Oscar Dahl & Matt Knudsen

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NOLAN WEEK: Encore Podcast - Episode 313 - Confidence, Misdirection, and Nolan’s Neo-Noir Bona Fides 1:17:35

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With Nolan’s vision of Gotham City in our rearview, we’re now flashing back to the beginning of the auteur’s cinematic journey. We’ll scrutinize his dexterity with the daylight noir, his interest in self-victimizing sleuths, and his fascination with prestidigitation. - FOLLOWING (1998) - MEMENTO (2000) - INSOMNIA (2002) - THE PRESTIGE (2006) Email:…

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NOLAN WEEK: Encore Podcast - Episode 311 - The DARK KNIGHT Trilogy and the Battle for the Soul of a City 1:33:55

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You know them, you’ve seen them, and you certainly have opinions about them. Join us as we revisit three of the most successful, influential, and subversively political films of the 21st century- courtesy of a man who insisted that he had absolutely no political agenda in mind when he made them. We’ll [attempt to] get to the bottom of this thematic…

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NOLAN WEEK: Encore Podcast - Episode 310 - A Keynote Introduction to our CHRISTOPHER NOLAN Series 1:02:22

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As we traverse the last few miles in the marathon that will end at the 96th Academy Awards, it has become clear that “foregone conclusion” is the proper term to describe this year’s Best Director race. We here at WE LIKE MOVIES could not be happier with this inevitability as we look forward to no longer living in a world in which Christopher Nolan …

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Storybeater Episode 131: Oscars 2024 1:21:38

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Anthony and Andrew break down the runners and riders in the 96th Academy Awards categories for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. Movies discussed include: American Fiction The Zone of Interest Barbie Oppenheimer Poor Things The Holdovers May December Past Lives Anatomy of a Fall Maestro…

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Michael Grantmyre, Partner at Osler. The Tech Lawyer 28:55

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In a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Grantmyre, a Partner at Osler. During our conversation, we delved into various topics, including his role in the community, his passion for startups, Osler's packages designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs, and the reasons behind his move from Toronto to Calgary…

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Storybeater Episode 130: The Assassin 54:56

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Beekeepers, bricklayers, painters, and John Wick. Anthony and Andrew dive into the world of the assassin in fiction. What's the appeal of the archetype, what does it represent, and how does it work?

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Sabina Bruehlmann, CEO at Nimble Science. The PhD Founder 22:04

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In a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabina Bruehlmann, CEO at Nimble Science. We discussed the role of a PhD in running a startup, Sabina's unique expertise, her initial experience with startups, and why Calgary is an excellent location to start your business. Takeaways: Any startup founder who is thinking about…

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Storybeater Episode 129: Hayao Miyazaki 55:01

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Anthony and Andrew discuss the themes, story structure, and worldbuilding of animator Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies, including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Porco Rosso!

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Kevin Dahl, Director, ElevateIP at Innovate Calgary. The Community Builder 31:53

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In a recent Between Meetings episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Dahl, Director of ElevateIP at Innovate Calgary. Our conversation dove into his professional journey, explored the early days of Calgary's innovation ecosystem, highlighted his impactful stint at Plug and Play, and delved into his current role at Innovate Calgary. Takeaw…

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Storybeater Episode 128: Roald Dahl 50:49

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Anthony and Andrew revisit a key author from their childhoods as they dip into the dark worlds of Roald Dahl, to mark both the release of Wes Anderson's adaptations of Dahl's short stories and the upcoming Wonka movie.

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Storybeater Episode 127: Aliens! 55:18

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It's time for the annual Storybeater monster episode. This year we're looking at aliens in fiction, where horror and sci-fi intersect, and what fears and anxieties aliens can represent.

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Storybeater Episode 126: Star Trek 1:08:42

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Anthony and Andrew discuss the recent series of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and take a look back over the history of the Star Trek franchise, from The Original Series to Lower Decks!

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Storybeater Episode 125: Barbie 1:03:03

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Anthony and Andrew unpack the blockbuster sensation Barbie. It's bright, its breezy, and it's shockingly smart!

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Ken Xu, Partner at CMC Capital Partners. The Investor 42:21

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In a recent installment of Between Meetings, I had the privilege of interviewing Ken Xu, a Partner at CMC Capital Partners. Our conversation delved into the formative years of the VC industry in China, his experiences at Gobi Partners, and the pivotal decisions that startup founders must navigate in a post-COVID world. Takeaways: Back in the early …

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Storybeater Episode 124: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 1:12:33

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Anthony and Andrew check out the latest and last Indiana Jones movie to ask whether there's still life in the adventure genre, what the tropes of an Indiana Jones movie might be, and where there may yet be untapped potential in this fictional world.

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Rachel Daydou, Partner @ EY Fabernovel. The Digital Transformation Specialist 21:25

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Daydou, Partner at EY Fabernovel, in a recent episode of Between Meetings. We discussed various topics, including her childhood dream of visiting the Shaolin Temple, the valuable lessons she learned while running two startups, her dedication and hard work at Fabernovel, as well as the challenges that intern…

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Storybeater Episode 123: 60 Years of Doctor Who 1:05:07

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With the 60th anniversary of classic BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who fast approaching, Anthony and Andrew look back at their memories of the original series, the challenges of the modern day revamp, and their hopes for the future of the show.

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Storybeater Episode 122: Fast X 1:19:28

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Anthony and Andrew have a spoiler-filled discussion about Fast X, covering the trouble with Brian, the villain's queer coding, the need for a Johnny Tran resurrection, and what it might say about the franchise that the outlaws have become the in-laws.

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Oscar Sum, Founder at Aidencare. The Dental AI Pioneer 28:14

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On the latest episode of Between Meetings, I had the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Sum. He discussed his international background and shared his journey from being a dentist in the UK to founding a tech startup in China. Oscar delved into the challenges of dentistry and candidly shared the mistakes he made as a first-time entrepreneur. Takeaways: …

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Scott Pollack, Founder & Chief Advisor, ROGUE SCOTT Executive Advisory. The CEO and Leadership Team Coach 36:20

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During a recent episode of Between Meetings, I engaged in a captivating conversation with Scott Pollack, delving into his early experiences in Asia, his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, the transformative shift from being a player to a coach, and his ongoing role as a CEO and leadership team coach. Takeaways: One of the takeaways from my early c…

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Storybeater Episode 121: Roleplaying and Writing 1:03:40

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Anthony and Andrew discuss how playing roleplaying games has shaped them as writers and what writers can learn from playing RPGs!

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Street Fighting Men 1:10:22

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Civil Disc. Description Thank you for watching and listening! Contact us at @civildiscoursetssn@gmail.com! Check out our audio engineer’s podcast: The Flicks Capacitor Podcast where Charles can be seen as a guest! A big thanks to The Lazarus Trio for bringing us in and out of each episode with their song “Legacy” from their record “Open Letters”.…

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Storybeater Episode 120: The Last of Us 51:12

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Anthony and Andrew break down the latest and perhaps most successful video game-to-live action adaptation, HBO's The Last of Us, to look at how the source material shapes the story.

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What's Going On? 1:19:07

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Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On - https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE civildiscoursetnss@gmail.com https://mises.org/library/social-contract-critique https://mises.org/library/lack-police-accountability-shows-social-contract-isnt-working https://uca.edu/cahss/files/2020/07/Nation-CLA-2019.pdf https://plato.stanford.edu/entries…

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Video Killed the Radio Star 51:34

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Our first episode that also has video (coming soon). civildiscoursetnss@gmail.comBy Charles & Mike

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Wicked Little Dahl 1:03:35

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A couple of stories about Roald Dahl's books: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158347261/roald-dahl-books-changed-offensive-words?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social https://www.npr.org/2023/02/24/1159224907/roald-dahls-publisher-responds-to-backlash-by-keeping-classic-texts-in-print The song I based the title…

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Old McDonald Had a Millennial Farm 1:09:16

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By Charles & Mike

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Storybeater Episode 119: Oscars 2023 1:30:13

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Anthony and Andrew assess this year's Academy Award nominees for Best Adapted and Best Original Screenplay, including: Best Adapted: All Quiet on the Western Front Glass Onion Living Top Gun: Maverick Women Talking Best Original: The Banshees of Inisherin Everything Everywhere All at Once The Fabelmans Tár Triangle of Sadness…

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Who is responsible for that.....? 1:28:10

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civildiscoursetnss@gmail.comBy Charles & Mike

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Mark Bawtree, Head of Global Sales and ESG at Akila. The Sustainability Expert 30:03

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In a recent episode of Between Meetings, Mark Bawtree discussed his journey towards sustainability, the lessons he learned while running his startups, the challenges of ESG, and how Akila is aiding its clients in making data-driven decisions. Takeaways: Renewable energy sources have increasingly targeted the local market from a sales perspective, w…

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You Gotta Serve Somebody 1:15:27

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civildiscoursetnss@gmail.comBy Charles & Mike

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Thomas Knoop, CEO at Clienk. The Omni-Channel Expert 25:40

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I recently hosted Thomas Knoop on the latest episode of Between Meetings. During the interview, Thomas shared his experiences of doing business in China, including the changes he has seen in the business landscape over the past decade, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the transformation in his client base. Takeaways: Doing busines…

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Cheng Fu, CEO at Builtopia. The Metaverse Innovator 26:15

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I interviewed Cheng Fu on the latest episode of Between Meetings where he talked about his transformation from a backend developer to a business unit lead. We also discussed Builtopia and its benefits for SMEs and the challenges in the Metaverse industry. Takeaways: I put in diligent effort and smart strategies to attain my opportunities I had a we…

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Shameen Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can Dance. CEIBS Professor 33:42

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I interviewed Shameen Prashantham on the latest episode of "Between Meetings." We discussed the inspiration behind his book "Gorillas Can Dance" and explored the complexities of startup-corporate collaboration. Shameen shared valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and how CEIBS is grooming the next generation of leaders. Takeaways: What I’ve …

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Vincent Djen, Director at Cheng Kung Garments. The Fashion Entrepreneur 28:59

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We discussed Vincent's family business, the concept of sustainability in fashion, perceptions of social entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in a sustainable fashion. He shared the story of REMAKEHUB and offered advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Takeaways: We are going from a linear to a circular model What is considered sustainable today …

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Storybeater Episode 118: The Benoit Blanc Mysteries 1:01:21

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Anthony and Andrew discuss Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig's emerging murder mystery movie series, Knives Out and Glass Onion!

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Try A Little Kindness 1:01:18

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We discuss how we should treat each other. The value of hard work, the trades, and the people who do things most of us do not want to do. Song the episode title is based on - https://youtu.be/lplD1-18SGU civildiscoursetnss@gmail.comBy Charles & Mike

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Cyril Drouin, CEO at Beyond. Digital and eCommerce Entrepreneur 28:23

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We discussed Cyril's background and experiences as an entrepreneur, the changes and developments in eCommerce in recent years, the use of key opinion leaders (KOLs) in marketing, and the challenges Chinese brands face when expanding globally, among other related topics. Takeaways: I started in China because it was cheap Admin part of the entreprene…

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Its a Family Affair 1:12:21

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The song that the episode title comes from: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MbT_ask1Cco&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) civildiscoursetnss@gmail.comBy Charles & Mike

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Brian Ji, CEO, Greater China & Korea at Les Mills 28:11

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Takeaways: Coca-Cola and Disney in China are still a bit different from Coca-Cola and Disney in the US Act local You have to be agile to product-market fit Find a team that is a mission-driven Execute. Win. Celebrate Les Mills works with over 2000 gyms and clubs in China 70 m people who regularly exercise in China, which is 5% of the total populati…

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Ripples 1:07:03

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civildiscoursetnss@gmail.comBy Charles & Mike

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Cory Arth, Co-Founder at UP Clinic. DPT CSCS, PT Consultant 29:20

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Takeaways: As I got older I just did not feel I could have the impact that I wanted to have We sweat and we connect As a generation, we are moving less than ever before Make movement a fundamental human right Movement is medicine If you don’t have guanxi and you are not working with local bureaus and local governments you gonna hit a wall of resist…