Best Ryan Grenier Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 73 - Guard the Isle's Heart Analysis! Part 2, Survey Results! 2:51:35

1+ y ago2:51:35

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In this episode, we cover the results of our survey for Guard the Isle's Heart! We discover what the community's thoughts are on who you think is the best spirit as well as the worst spirit for this scenario! We also discuss which adversary you all thought was the worst as well! There were many thoughts and interesting opinions that were offered by…

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Episode 72 - Guard the Isle's Heart Analysis! Part 1, Lore and Rules! 1:54:18

2y ago1:54:18

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In this episode the team returns to the analysis of Scenarios! This time we begin our examination of Guard the Isle's Heart! This unique scenario certainly brings so much to the game, and we talk about our thoughts about it, the new rule changes, how the adversaries interact with it, and we also recount our most recent game with it!Game show music …

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Episode 71 - Battle Reports! BP Takedown Part Four, Ryan's Results! 1:52:39

2y ago1:52:39

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In this episode we conclude the BP Takedown series with the final battle report! Here, Ryan's team takes to the field to see how they can compete with John and Laura's teams! How does this blight and fear heavy team fare? Do they flip the blight card? Did they even win? How did this odd team synergize together? Find out all these in the finale of t…

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Episode 70 - Battle Reports! BP Takedown Part Three, John's Results! 1:55:47

2y ago1:55:47

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This episode is 3 out of 4 in our Brandenburg-Prussia Takedown series! Here we discover how well John's team did against BP6! Was his team able to win against them? Did he flip the blight card? Who played as which spirit? Was his score better than Laura's? Who is this new voice on the show? All these nail-biting questions will be answered!Game show…

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Episode 69 - Battle Reports! BP Takedown Part Two, Laura's Results! 1:25:40

2y ago1:25:40

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This episode is episode 2 out of 4 in our Brandenburg Prussia Takedown Battle Report Series! That's a bit of a mouthful but whatevs! Today we give a detailed turn-by-turn account of how Laura's game performed in our first game of this series! How did her team do? Did she win? Did she blight the island? What was her final score? Did she play Manifes…

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Episode 68 - Lightning Analysis! Part 2, Survey Results! 2:50:36

2y ago2:50:36

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In this episode we tackle the feedback from the survey of the first Spirit of our Spirit Analysis series! In here we learn who the community thinks is the best spirit to pair with lightning as well as what cards are the absolute best for them to find. Join us as we additionally walk down memory lane to hear the fun stories about the experiences tha…

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Episode 67 - Horizons of Spirit Island! Ft Eric Reuss 1:04:45

2y ago1:04:45

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In this episode Eric describes to us some of the exciting new content that is coming in the Horizons of Spirit Island standalone expansion!View our Patreon here!https://www.patreon.com/kindredspiritpodcastGet in touch with us down below in the comments section! Or check out our Facebook page here athttps://www.facebook.com/The-Kindred-Spir…-1029815…

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Episode 66 - Lightning Analysis! Part 1, Our Thoughts 2:17:41

2y ago2:17:41

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We come to it at last! The commencement of the biggest topic our show will ever have! The Spirit Analysis Series! In this episode we take a look at Lightning Swift Strike to evaluate their capabilities, strengths and weaknesses to get a feel for what they can do. We also take a look at what role they typically fill on the team and what cards player…

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Guard The Isle's Heart Survey Is Live! 1:17

2y ago1:17

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Title of the announcement says it all!Survey Link!https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2900808/guard-isles-heart-scenario-surveyView our Patreon here!https://www.patreon.com/kindredspiritpodcastGet in touch with us down below in the comments section! Or check out our Facebook page here athttps://www.facebook.com/The-Kindred-Spir…-102981524884534Or visi…

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Episode 65 - Battle Reports! BP Takedown Part One, Our Teams! 1:43:00

2y ago1:43:00

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In this episode we explore what we can do with Battle Report content by starting a fun mini-series! We are calling this a "Takedown" series, which means that John, Laura and Ryan will each make their own teams to see who can fight an Adversary at Max level and get the highest score! This series has Brandenburg-Prussia as its focus, so who's team wi…

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July 4th Weekend PSA - A New Direction 8:32

2y ago8:32

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This is a public service announcement that describes a new direction that we will be heading inView our Patreon here!www.patreon.com/kindredspiritpodcastGet in touch with us down below in the comments section! Or check out our Facebook page here atwww.facebook.com/The-Kindred-Spir…-102981524884534Or visit us on our Instagram atwww.instagram.com/the…

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Episode 64 - Let's Talk About Scenarios! Ft Eric Reuss 1:06:30

2y ago1:06:30

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In this episode, Designer of Spirit Island Eric Reuss stops by to talk about Scenarios! We discuss their history, design, and intended area of gameplay focus they are to have!View our Patreon here!www.patreon.com/kindredspiritpodcastGet in touch with us down below in the comments section! Or check out our Facebook page here atwww.facebook.com/The-K…

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Episode 63 - Battle Reports! Our First 6 Player Game In Real Life! 1:59:20

2y ago1:59:20

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In this episode we recount the tale of our very first legitimate Battle Report! After reflecting on the feedback that people gave after our April Fool's joke we did this year, today we begin what could be a recurring segment on our show! Battle Reports are simply that! They are episodes where we describe the details of a game that we recently had a…

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Episode 62 - Misunderstanding! Part 3, The Second Half of the Survey Results! 1:26:37

2y ago1:26:37

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In this episode we conclude the Misunderstanding topic by finishing the rest of the feedback! What a topic this has been! We had no idea that this was going to be something that so many people would contribute to, but we are so glad that you did! Come and see what everyone had to say! In this episode we have feedback from members of the dev team as…

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Episode 61 - Misunderstanding! Part 2, The First Half of the Survey Results! 1:33:51

2y ago1:33:51

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In this episode we dive headfirst into the feedback we received for our Misunderstanding survey! We cover the data from everyone's votes about who the community claims to struggle the most with! Such was the quantity of the responses that for the first time in KSP history we had to split up the episodes in order to make the weekly release schedule!…

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Episode 60 - Misunderstanding! Part 1, Spirits We Didn't Understand 2:45:46

2y ago2:45:46

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And here we are at last! In this episode we discuss the concept of what it means to misunderstand a spirit and what happens when we play them? What do we do? What goes through our minds? What do we do when things go south? Who are the spirits that make us feel this way? These are all questions that we explore in depth in what is now our longest epi…

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Weekend PSA 7:19

2y ago7:19

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Here's the link to the Lightning Survey!https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2870834/lightning-analysis-surveyBy Ryan Grenier & John Telepak

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Episode 59 - Dahan Insurrection Analysis! Part 2, Survey Results! 1:20:07

2y ago1:20:07

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In this episode we get to see the results of the Dahan Insurrection survey! Join us as we get to read all of your comments about this scenario as we get to see who you think is the best (lol) and worst for it! Additionally, make sure to stick around to the end to hear an interesting announcement for what we're doing next week!Finder Gun Meme! https…

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Episode 58 - Dahan Insurrection Analysis! Part 1, Lore and Rules! 1:17:23

2y ago1:17:23

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In this episode we embark on the analysis of the Dahan Insurrection Scenario! This scenario radically changes the offensive capabilities the player has access to in the new and unique gameplay option the Dahan now provide! Yet at the same time, the invader's tenacity is likewise improved as more of them will now spawn whenever they are destroyed! J…

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Episode 57 - Game Changers! Part 2 1:14:10

2y ago1:14:10

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In this episode we finish up our conversation about the spirits who we think change the game the most by simply being in your game! Who else could be on this list? Who were the iffy ones who we were on the fence about? Are we in agreement? Find out for yourself in Episode 57!Game show music theme:Title: HustleMusic: Kevin MacLeodLicense: CC BY 3.0 …

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Episode 56 - Game Changers! Part 1 1:06:08

2y ago1:06:08

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In this episode we lend some thought to a topic that was suggested by one of our listeners! Specifically, we are answering the question of; "Which Spirits change the game the most simply by being in your game?" Join us as we examine this question and discuss the spirits who we each think belong on that list and why!View our Patreon here!www.patreon…

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Episode 55 - Blitz Analysis! Part 2, Survey Results! 1:41:24

2y ago1:41:24

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Today we are back on track for the REAL episode 55! Where we get into the data and comments for our Blitz survey! Join us as we finish up our first community episode of season 2! Additionally, for those who might be interested, stick around after the credits for a fun recap of what precisely the Best Game Ever was all about!View our Patreon here!ww…

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Best Game Ever! (April Fools Episode) 49:06

2y ago49:06

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Today we're trying out something new! This episode is a standalone recording about a recent game of ours! As we continue to try and find new, fun and interesting ways to innovate the show, we are testing the waters with potentially a new kind of segment on the show with Battle Reports! For our first one, what better game to do than our long-awaited…

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Episode 54 - Blitz Analysis! Part 1, Lore and Rules! 1:31:54

2+ y ago1:31:54

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And here we go! Today we commence the first Analysis episode of Season 2! We are super excited for this Scenario series and we hope that you all are as well! In this episode we take a look at the good 'ol classic scenario Blitz! While it may be on the simpler side of things to understand, Blitz provides a very special role as a wonderful place for …

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Episode 53 - Gift Cards! Part 3, The Top Ten! 1:23:50

2+ y ago1:23:50

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Here we are at last! The top ten! In this episode we unveil the final ten spots on our lists of which gift powers we think are the best in the game and why. Which cards made it to the top ten? Where did each one go? Fun surprises await in this, the conclusion of the Gift Card series!Game show music theme:Title: HustleMusic: Kevin MacLeodLicense: CC…

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Episode 52 - Gift Cards! Part 2, 20-11 53:11

2+ y ago53:11

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In this miniseries we examine the various gift and boon cards that the spirits have in the game, and we rank them according to what we think are the best of those cards. In this particular episode we discover which cards John and Ryan have placed in the 20-11 spots on their lists!Pub Meeplehttps://rankingengine.pubmeeple.com/View our Patreon here!w…

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Episode 51 - Gift Cards! Part 1, What Are They? 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

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In this episode we have a fun thought exercise about the various gift and boon cards in the game and we rate them accordingly to discern for ourselves which ones are the "best"! But first, we need to know what they all do! come and join us as we begin this impromptu series about the Gift Cards!View our Patreon here!www.patreon.com/kindredspiritpodc…

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch actor turned director David Lascher on casting Grace Kaufman, learning from Ridley Scott 25:40

2+ y ago25:40

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features actor-turned-director David Lascher, whose background includes roles on iconic 20th century TV shows including Beverly Hills 90210, Hey Dude, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In more recent years, he has directed and co-written the award-winning film Sister, now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime. He joins u…

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Episode 50 - Spirit Island Development! Ft Ted Vessenes 2:39:19

2+ y ago2:39:19

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We welcome Spirit Island Developer Ted Vessenes for our 50th episode! Come join us as we learn so much of how the game has been produced, balanced and formulated behind the scenes! We discuss the considerations behind spirit design, balancing of powers, backstories on many core aspects of the game and much much more! All to be found in this, our lo…

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Episode 49 - Solo Play! Ft Solo Playthroughs 1:34:47

2+ y ago1:34:47

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Spirit Island is renowned for its cooperative gameplay yet is also renowned as a solo game! As the first-place winner of Board Game Geek's top solo games of the year 4 years in a row, Spirit Island has an incredibly robust solo gamer experience that shouldn't be ignored! In this episode, YouTuber Solo Playthroughs joins the gang as we discuss every…

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Filmmaker Michelle Ehlen on deadpan satire and directing a lesbian twist on Tootsie 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features actor, writer, producer, and director Michele Ehlen, who has held all of those titles on four award-winning feature films, including the first lesbian comedy trilogy: Butch Jamie, Heterosexual Jill, and S&M Sally. On this episode, she discusses creating work that strikes a comedic tone while illuminating i…

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Episode 48 - Which Jagged Earth Spirit Is the Best for Beginners? 2:10:29

2+ y ago2:10:29

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Season 2 is upon us! Come and join us for a fun thought exercise as we ease into season 2 with which Jagged Earth characters we think are the best for beginners! Jagged Earth has certainly raised the stakes for this game and unlike the base game, there are no low complexity spirits! So who should you play as? Who should your friends play as for the…

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Emmy-winning director Akira Boch on documentaries, indie rock, and Asian culture 24:33

2+ y ago24:33

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Akira Boch. An LA-based, Emmy-winning filmmaker, Boch has been directing shorts, documentaries, and music videos since high school. His films reflect his strong ties to his Japanese heritage and passion for music. Among them are the PBS documentary Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American…

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Season 2 PSA 57:57

2+ y ago57:57

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Season 2 is right around the corner! Come and join us for a year of merriment and memories as The Kindred Spirit Podcast returns from its hiatus! Get the latest news and details of what we plan to do this season in this, our Season 2 PSA!View our Season 2 trailer here!https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/sft4t8/you_ready/View our Patreon …

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Director Jennifer Stein on aliens, UFOs, and docs for niche audiences 22:18

2+ y ago22:18

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Jennifer Stein, an award-winning Arizona-based filmmaker whose work focuses on UFO sightings and alien abductions. On this episode, we'll hear how she gets her films distributed to alien enthusiasts worldwide. -- Forward Filmmaker is brought to you by Filmhub, the distribution platform where thousands of i…

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Director Ryan Balas on sex scenes, vulnerability, and collaborating with Entourage's Adrian Grenier 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Ryan Balas, the award-winning New York based director of feature films, docs, and short-form web content like The Really Cool Show, an early YouTube web series with more than 20 million views. Trained as an actor, he focuses on creating deep, emotional resonance, whether it's in wild fictional stories or d…

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Actor-director Emiliano Ruschel on scouting amazing locations for your script and budget 30:15

2+ y ago30:15

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Emiliano Ruschel, who has worked on everything from theater productions and soap operas to his own action movies. Currently based in Brazil, he has worked with Gerald Butler, Patrick Stewart, and Wagner Moura. He starred in and directed the 2016 action thriller Maverick: Manhunt Brazil, which has been stre…

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Facilitation with Tess - In Santa Monica, CA 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

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Nicholas Ryan Howard serves as the facilitator working with Tess at The University of Santa Monica in Santa Monica, CA on understanding the work beyond creation, accessing goddess mode, and into expansion of the creative consciousness.By Nicholas Ryan Howard

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Willy Berton - In Nice, France 31:53

2+ y ago31:53

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Willy Berton is a chef with more than 20 years of experience. Combining a passion for food and ethical dining, he opened Vegan Gorilla, a restaurant which is organic, vegan, and dairy / gluten-free, as well as Amour Pâtisserie végétale, a vegan and gluten free bakery. Vegan Gorilla obtained the distinguished title of maitre restaurateur, and subseq…

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Camille Grenier - In Paris, France 53:49

2+ y ago53:49

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Camille Grenier is an actor, writer, and educator. She worked at the prestigious cinema channel Canal Pluzz in Paris, and as a performer she has worked in television shows and films such as "Drone Wars," "Adaline," and "The Tale of Allen Grey." She hosted and produced the "The Arrogant Frenchie Show" for the radio, and teaches camera performance an…

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Brian Bell - In Berlin, Germany 1:13:46

2+ y ago1:13:46

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Brian Bell is a stage director and performer based in Berlin. His production of “The Feast” was nominated for an award for Best New Play in Chicago. He made his German National Theater directorial debut with “Killer Joe,” and his production of “Stella” at the Stadttheater Ingolstadt was nominated for a German Musical Theater Award. He is also the a…

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Director Torsten Hoffmann on how to win at distribution 28:14

2+ y ago28:14

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This episode features London-based filmmaker Torsten Hoffmann, whose award-winning documentaries delve into the complex world of cryptocurrency. A journalist and entrepreneur who has lived on four continents, Torsten discusses his passion for working where technology meets art and media, along with the production and distribution of Cryptopia: Bitc…

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Facilitation with Luna - In Hollywood, CA 49:32

2+ y ago49:32

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Nicholas Ryan Howard serves as the facilitator working with Luna in the lobby of The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA on navigating depression to return to creation, converting doubt into motivation, and into expansion of the creative consciousness.By Nicholas Ryan Howard

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Patrick Robart - In Carcassonne, France 39:10

2+ y ago39:10

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Patrick Robart is a painter who works and resides in the Cité de Carcassonne—the citadel itself. Born in Calais, he studied the arts and was later appointed educator of art at the lycée in Carcassonne. Over time, Patrick Robart and his work have become a part of the culture of the region. His subjects are his luscious surroundings: the hills of the…

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Director Courtney Daniels on Hollywood, happiness, and filming from a single location 30:10

2+ y ago30:10

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This episode of Forward Filmmaker features Los-Angeles-based writer-director Courtney Daniels, whose titles – including the films What Other Couples Do and Bedroom Story and series This Fucking Town – take a unique, deeply personal look at love, relationships, and the hijinks and perils of life in Hollywood. On this episode, host Max Sanders speaks…

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Director Shaun Mathis on creating your own filmmaking destiny 32:35

3y ago32:35

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This episode features writer/director Shaun Mathis. A former novelist who went to Atlanta on a whim after watching Entourage and deciding to carve out a career in the film industry, he's now the co-owner of Laconic Productions. He has directed full-length crime features, rom-com web series, documentaries, and music videos. His 2016 film The Plug ha…

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Peter Wu+ - In Los Angeles, CA 42:23

3y ago42:23

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Peter Wu+ is an artist with work that spans a myriad of mediums, formats, and methodologies. Combining animation, projection mapping, 3D printing, immersive environments, and machine learning, his groundbreaking work has been displayed in galleries around the world. In addition to the numerous exhibitions, awards, and accolades he has received for …

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Season 1 Gag Reel 1:08:05

3y ago1:08:05

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This episode is a fun celebration for the KSP's one year anniversary! Join us as we listen and reminisce over some of the mistakes and goofs that we've made over our first year!Get in touch with us down below in the comments section! Or check out our Facebook page here atwww.facebook.com/The-Kindred-Spir…-102981524884534Or visit us on our Instagram…

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Facilitation with Tim - 35,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean 36:59

3y ago36:59

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While on a flight to Europe, Nicholas Ryan Howard serves as the facilitator working with a passenger named Tim on shifting our default setting of being hard on ourselves, on using compassion to overcome rejection, on releasing patterns of keeping ourselves busy, and in the expansion of the creative consciousness.…

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Deborah Lurie - In Studio City, CA 1:05:08

3y ago1:05:08

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Deborah Lurie is a composer, arranger, music producer, and entrepreneur. She was once hailed by Variety as the most successful American female film composer in terms of box office, and has created the musical soundscapes for feature films, television shows, musicals, and albums, including the highest-grossing concert movie of all time. Her unique m…

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