Best Persona Grata Podcasts (2024)

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“Persona non grata”, interview with director Antonin Svoboda 12:56

7d ago12:56

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It is a woman driven film, “Persona Non Grata“, the new film by Austrian director Antonin Svoboda, screening at the 37°Bolzano Film Festival in the Special section. Inspired by the story of skier Nicola Spieb who reported she was a victim of abuse in her field, the film sees Gerti Drassl in the role of Andrea, a former skier who, after the death of…

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“Touched”, interview with director Claudia Rorarius 11:20

4d ago11:20

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“Touched“ by Claudia Rorarius is participating to the 37° Bolzano Film Festival, after premiering in the Competition Cineasti del presente at the 2023 Locarno Film Festival, where it won the Pardo award to the best actors. In competition,”Touched” explores the nuances between obsession, possession, co-dependence and care in a love story between a p…

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“Dancing Queen”, interview with director Aurora Gossé 9:42

4d ago9:42

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After premiering at the Berlinale 2023 in the Generation Kplus and traveling along Festivals, “Dancing Queen“ lands at the 37th Bolzano Film Festival in the Lili section. The film is a coming-of-age telling the story of nerdy Mina who decides to learn very quickly how to dance in order to impress the school’s newcomer and famous dancer Edvin. Direc…

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“AKOE/AMFI – The Story of a Revolution”, interview with director Iossif Vardakis 15:36

4d ago15:36

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At the 39 Lovers Film Festival, director Iossif Vardakis presented his documentary “AKOE/AMFI – The Story of a Revolution,” shedding light on the inception and impact of Greece’s first LGBTQ+ movement. In this interview, Vardakis delves into the significance of this untold story and the challenges of bringing it to the forefront. Unearthing Untold …

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“Turtles”, interview with director David Lambert 10:08

4d ago10:08

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At the 39th Lovers Film Festival, director David Lambert offered insights into his award-winning film “Turtles” and the profound themes it explores. From the inspiration behind the story to the significance of its title, Lambert delved into the intricacies of crafting a narrative that blends comedy with poignant introspection. Exploring the Inspira…

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“My stolen planet”, interview with director Farahnaz Sharifi 6:17

7d ago6:17

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After premiering at the latest edition of Berlinale, “My stolen planet“, a documentary by Iranian director Farahnaz Sharifi is screening at the 37°Bolzano Film Festival. In the style of a diary, Farahnaz Sharifi, let her personal archive about her family and her joyful private life inside closed doors interact with 8mm recordings of strangers’ live…

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“Südsee – Salty Water”, interview with director Henrika Kull and actress Liliane Amuat 12:05

8d ago12:05

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After the success of the second feature film “Glück/Bliss“, german director Henrika Kull is back with a new feature, Südsee – Salty Water, screening in competition, as an italian premiere at the 37° Bolzano Film Festival Bozen. If in “Glück“, Kull portrayed the relationship between two women, sex workers, now, in “Salty Water” at the centre of the …

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Birgit Oberkofler, interview with the Head of IDM Film Commission Südtirol 4:43

8d ago4:43

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A new international and inclusive programme of the IDM Film Commission South Tyrol and the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen to support the production of short films has been launched on April 16th In Bolzano. Its name is MASO and it supports the production of short films, aiming at aspiring talents as well as professionals. Head of IDM Film Commission S…

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Enrico Vannucci, artistic director of MASO #1 6:53

10d ago6:53

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MASO, the new international and inclusive programme of the IDM Film Commission South Tyrol and the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen to support the production of short films, was launched during the Industry Days of the Bolzano Film Festival Bozen (BFFB). This professional development program for filmmakers from all over the world, was initiated by IDM F…

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“I Told You So”, interview with director Ginevra Elkann 14:07

29d ago14:07

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During Cinema Made in Italy in London, Fred Film Radio spoke with Ginevra Elkann about her bold second feature, “I Told You So.” The filmmaker shared that the starting point for her story was a heatwave in Rome and the impact it had on her and the people around her, inducing anxiety and sending people into a frenzy. From that idea, the scene was se…

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“The Beautiful Summer”, interview with director Laura Luchetti 15:59

29d ago15:59

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During the Cinema Made in Italy festival in London, Fred Film Radio spoke to director Laura Luchetti about her 1938 Turin-set coming-of-age story, adapted from the novel by Cesare Pavese. She shared how, although she was intimidated by the prospect of attempting to put a literary masterpiece on the screen, she felt it was a risk worth taking, and t…

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Outlander Cast: Outlander 7B "Release Window" -- LISTENER REACTIONS 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

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ary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about the Outlander season 7B "release window". In this episode, we chat the WIDE range of responses which go from "I'm just happy to get anything" to "cancel season 8". We also chat about the WGA strikes, the possibility of an Outlander movie and what that could look like, and why "Jeff Hirsch" is now …

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Outlander Cast: Discussing STARZ's Hackjob Announcement For Outlander 7B "Release Window" 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to STARZ's announcement of Outlander Season 7B release window. We discuss the recent news that Outlander has a release window of November '24, the different versions for the delay --and the difference between the cynical version, the creative/hopeful version, and the more sinister business version, and why the s…

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Episode 74: The Crown Season 6, Episode 10 Sleep, Dearie, Sleep Recap 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss the series finale of The Crown - Season 6, Episode 10: Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. Together, they break down the series conclusion, the returns of Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, and the way that the finale grappled with death without actually killing anyone. Plus, Ca…

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Episode 73: The Crown Season 6, Episode 9 Hope Street Recap 49:42

3M ago49:42

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 9: Hope Street. Together, they break down the episode's rom-com ending and eulogize all the various different versions of the Queen Mother that they saw throughout the series. Plus, does Peter Morgan like Tony Blair?…

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Episode 72: The Crown Season 6, Episode 8 Ritz Recap 44:35

4M ago44:35

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 8: Ritz and realize wait... so A Royal Night Out could have been real?! Lesley Manville finally has an opportunity to put her full range on display. Plus, Ivan shares his conspiracy about Peter Morgan's depiction of the Queen Mother…

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Episode 71: The Crown Season 6, Episode 7 Alma Mater Recap 48:59

4M ago48:59

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 7: Alma Mater. Does Kate Middleton's mother deserve her own spin-off show? Perhaps, if it means more Eve Best. Plus, Carlyn breaks down which came first - the art or the fart.By Paginated Media

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Episode 10: Sleep Dearie Sleep 1:02:39

4M ago1:02:39

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After thirty years together, Charles decides the time has come to propose to Camilla but can’t do so without his mother’s permission. The Queen seeks the approval of the church, state, and Charles’s sons before giving her sign off to the marriage but having been unsettled by discussions surrounding her own funeral planning, the Queen starts to cons…

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Episode 9: Hope Street 59:05

4M ago59:05

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In the aftermath of Princess Margaret’s death, the Queen approaches her Golden Jubilee with more trepidation than ever before. With her mother’s health in decline, she finds herself vulnerable to the attacks of Mohamed Al Fayed who pursues a high-profile campaign to prove responsibility for Diana’s death lies with the Royal Family. Meanwhile, betwe…

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Episode 70: The Crown Season 6, Episode 6 Ruritania Recap 54:40

4M ago54:40

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 6: Ruritania, an episode with some nostalgic and recognizable beats from The Crown of old. Together, they break down the differences between The Crown's portrayal of Tony Blair and the Michael Sheen (not Martin Sheen) version that t…

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Episode 8: Ritz 47:12

4M ago47:12

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Whilst holidaying in Mustique, Princess Margaret suffers a stroke and is suddenly forced to reassess her lifestyle. Margaret is keen to recover in anticipation of her seventieth birthday, but the Queen remains concerned that her party-loving sister will not be able to kick the habits of a lifetime in order to heal. As Margaret’s health continues to…

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Episode 7: Alma Mater 51:43

4M ago51:43

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As Prince William takes up his place at St Andrews University to study art history, after a gap year in Africa and South and Central America, he struggles to balance the traditional undergraduate rites of passage with the constraints of his position and constant presence of personal protection officers. His perseverance is tested when he develops a…

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Episode 69: The Crown Season 6, Episode 5 Willsmania Recap 51:57

4M ago51:57

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 5: Willsmania. Together, they break down the interesting decision to recast what arguably could have been the Season 6, Part 1 finale, and discuss whether this episode represents a quiet return to form. Plus, is Charles trying to te…

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Episode 6: Ruritania 49:46

4M ago49:46

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Two years into his premiership, Tony Blair continues to ride a wave of unprecedented popularity. This unnerves the Queen who worries that the Royal Family’s own popularity does not match up. When she commissions a wide-ranging poll, the results are sobering, leading the Queen to reflect on what she - and the Palace - could be doing differently. Aft…

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Episode 5: Willsmania 48:46

4M ago48:46

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Still coming to terms with his mother’s death, Prince William resumes school at Eton just three days after her funeral. He wants things to return to normal as quickly as possible - but rapidly discovers his life has changed in more ways than one. Among the letters of sympathy arriving by the sackload from members of the public are adoring letters f…

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Episode 68: The Crown Season 6, Episode 4 The Aftermath Recap 44:20

5M ago44:20

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 4: The Aftermath. Together, they compare and contrast this episode to The Queen, also written by Peter Morgan, and discuss how the two portrayals approach the days following Diana's death very differently. They also take a look ahea…

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Episode 131: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - December 2023 51:57

5M ago51:57

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in December 2023, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Anyone But You, Silent Night, Poor Things, American Fiction, and more. Marisa shares her next guilty pleasure show. Plus, stop coming at Jermaine because he uses Apple Music!By Paginated Media

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Episode 4: Aftermath 46:27

5M ago46:27

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After the news breaks of Diana and Dodi’s fatal car accident, Charles and Fayed fly separately to Paris to supervise arrangements. The tragedy generates a vast outpouring of public grief, which catches the Queen off-guard. While she remains at Balmoral, popular anger builds about her absence from London and the perceived callousness of the Royal Fa…

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Episode 67: The Crown Season 6, Episode 3 Dis-Moi Oui Recap 43:24

5M ago43:24

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 3: Dis-Moi Oui. Together, they break down the return of the dog from the season premiere, analyze the blame pie chart, and dive into why The Crown may have decided to lean into Mohammed's narrative. Plus, Ivan has some thoughts on y…

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Episode 3: Dis-Moi Oui 48:02

5M ago48:02

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Diana holidays on the Fayed yacht with Dodi once more, but with Dodi drained by a bitter lawsuit lodged by his former fiancée, the novelty is starting to wear off for Diana whose thoughts turn towards reuniting with William and Harry upon her return to London. A fateful diversion to Paris sees matters come to a head - against the backdrop of an int…

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Episode 66: The Crown Season 6, Episode 2 Two Photographs Recap 46:25

5M ago46:25

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 2: Two Photographs. Sam addresses the fact that The Crown chose to address him. Carlyn is a little disappointed in the maid's gossip game (or lack thereof). Plus, Ivan takes a look at the Royal Family website in the Way Back Machine…

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Episode 2: Two Photographs 47:09

5M ago47:09

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Diana’s blossoming romance with Dodi sees them return to the south of France, getting to know each other on an idyllic cruise away from prying eyes. Or so they think. Soon, an intimate image of the couple becomes a global tabloid sensation, threatening to derail Diana’s planned trip to Bosnia as part of her campaign against landmines. In Balmoral, …

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Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap 52:16

5M ago52:16

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

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Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around 52:16

5M ago52:16

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

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Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around 52:16

5M ago52:16

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

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KEEP CALM AND CROWN ON | The Crown: 6.01 - Persona Non Grata | NERDCLAN PREVIEW 1:08:47

5M ago1:08:47

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Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake recap & give reaction to the season 6 premiere of The Crown - episode 6.01, "Persona Non Grata". We discuss Diana's impact on our cultural zeitgeist and why it was important to start the episode the way they did, the difference between on-the-nose dialogue and dialogue filled with subtext, and why Mary know…

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Episode 1: Persona Non Grata 50:13

5M ago50:13

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As Princess Diana and the boys set off for St Tropez for a holiday courtesy of Mohamed Al Fayed, Prince Charles plans a glittering fiftieth birthday party at Highgrove that he hopes the Queen will attend. Fayed, too, is in strategizing mode. Unbeknownst to Diana, he hopes to engineer a romance between the Princess and his son, Dodi. But with a smal…

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The Crown: The Story So Far 19:03

6M ago19:03

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Before Season 6 of The Crown drops on Netflix November 16th, join Edith Bowman to catch up on story so far. This special pre-season episode of The Crown: The Official Podcast guides you through the key moments in the journey of Queen Elizabeth and her family, from Season 1 to Season 5, as we await the final ever season of The Crown. And of course, …

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Episode 130: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - November 2023 52:43

6M ago52:43

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in November 2023, including The Marvels, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Wish, Saltburn, Priscilla, Next Goal Wins, The Curse, Squid Game: The Challenge, Colin From Accounts, and more. Marisa shares her next guilty pleasure show. Plus, has Marvel fatigue finally set in?…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.04 - Last Call 43:49

6M ago43:49

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.04 - Last Call. We discuss the complications of filming during COVID, if Sam really was naked in the camper, and why Mary can't stop laughing at Graham going down Nature's Slip 'n Slide --- PLUS ANOTHER FREE GIVEAWAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Yo…

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Outlander Cast: Men In Kilts: 2.03 - A Taste Of New Zealand 45:05

6M ago45:05

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.03 - A Taste Of New Zealand. We discuss Sam's sense of humor, why Mary would have DIED to go on this trip, and why Blake thinks anyone who drinks 102 degree teat milk is a savage --- PLUS AN OTHER FREE GIVEAWAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube …

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Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around 57:30

7M ago57:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

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Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap 57:30

7M ago57:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

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Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around 57:30

7M ago57:30

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.02 - Maori Culture 40:38

7M ago40:38

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.02 - Maori Culture. We discuss the value of vulnerability and openness in crafting story, why it's ok Sam went in a little hard with the Haka, and why Blake is never not competing -- even when driving home... SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube | S…

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.01 - Adrenaline Country 45:32

8M ago45:32

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.01 - Adrenaline Country. We discuss the use of ADR, why we missed hanging with Sam And Graham, and why Blake thinks of old WWF wrestlers when he hears about New Zealand... SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE Like…

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Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around 50:00

8M ago50:00

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

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Episode 129: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - September 2023 1:04:20

8M ago1:04:20

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Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in September 2023, including The Golden Bachelor, Snake Oil, Sex Education, The Morning Show, Gen V, The Other Black Girl, Dicks the Musical, Saw X, She Came to Me, Love at First Sight, and more. Marisa learns her contact info for Jermaine has been incorrect for months. Plus, Jermaine…

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Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap 50:00

8M ago50:00

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

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Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around 50:00

8M ago50:00

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Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

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