Best Sam Schindler Podcasts (2024)

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Minari | Ep 35 2:03:54

12d ago2:03:54

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Grab some “mountain water” and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2020 award-winning film, Minari. Listen in as we talk about our favorite characters and moments in the film and also share our thoughts on the different relationships we see throughout the film. We also explore the theme of assimilation and discuss how this film repre…

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Independence Day | Ep 34 1:22:09

1M ago1:22:09

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Finish your chess match then listen this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1996 sci-fi action film, Independence Day. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite scenes and the most ridiculous parts of the film. We also talk about the financial success of this movie as well as ask ourselves, “What is the central message of this film?” So grab…

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I Am Sam | Ep 33 1:37:43

2M ago1:37:43

1:37:43

Take a seat we your favorite IHOP and join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2001 drama, i am sam. Listen is as we share our thoughts on the performances and discuss a few different topics like non-disabled actors playing characters with disabilities, what the message of this film was, and how the music and camerawork contribute to its …

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#51 - Ronan Bennett: Creating Top Boy, Working with Michael Mann, Following Obsession, Stamina, and Why Screenwriting is like Playing Tennis with Novak Djokovic 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Today’s guest began his career writing novels informed by his experiences growing up in the troubles of 1970s Northern Ireland such as The Second Prison which was shortlisted for the 1991 Irish Times prize. Soon after, he began writing for television and film, again bringing signature realism to his work in later projects including Michael Mann’s g…

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#50 - Lorien McKenna: How the The Pixar Story Department Actually Works, Creating Career Agency, Writing For Visuals, Challenging Shame and The Power of Vulnerability 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Today’s guest began her creative journey in the world of theatre before moving to Pixar where she worked in the story department of hits including Ratatouille, Up, Brave, The Good Dinosaur and Inside Out. Having now transitioned to writing and showrunning her own projects, most recently the double Emmy nominated Tab Time as well as co-hosting mega-…

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Black Swan | Ep 32 1:48:19

3M ago1:48:19

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Draw yourself a nice bath and listen to this month’s episode, where Austin and Big T discuss the 2010 psychological horror film, Black Swan. Join us as we talk about what we think was real and what we think was in Nina’s head and discuss what it means to pursue perfection at all costs. We compare this film or another movie we’ve watched for this sh…

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The Matrix | Ep 31 1:36:51

4M ago1:36:51

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Unplug from your goopy sleep pod and tune in to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 action sci-fi film The Matrix. Listen in as we explore the philosophical dilemmas that arise in the film and talk about how exactly the matrix works. Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole and ask each other the classic question: which pill wo…

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#49 - Simon Blackwell: Writing Veep & The Thick of It, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Scary Phrase, Emergency Plane Writing, The Genius of Armando Iannucci, Sweary Grannies, & Why Parenting Makes You A Better Creative ... 36:05

5M ago36:05

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I am lucky to introduce today’s guest who has been at the forefront of British comedy for the last two decades. The man behind hit shows such as Back starring Mitchell and Webb and Sky’s Breeders, his career is long and celebrated but it is his partnership with Armando Innaucci for which he is probably best known. Together they have brought movies …

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Being John Malkovich | Ep 30 1:24:01

5M ago1:24:01

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Grab some of that cold Chinese takeout and listen this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 fantasy comedy Being John Malkovich. Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and try to figure out what exactly, if anything, this film is trying to say. We explore the themes of love and manipulation and hypothesize about how the vessel syste…

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Schindler's List | Ep 29 1:35:57

6M ago1:35:57

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Join Austin and Big T this week as we discuss the 1993 award-winning film Schindler’s List. Tune in as we talk about what elements of the cinematography we enjoyed and what we thought about the character arcs throughout the film. We also share which scenes stood out to us the most and explore what lessons this film can teach us about our world toda…

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#48 - John Zaozirny, Literary Manager on The ‘Magic’ That Makes a Hollywood Script, Screenwriting Lessons from Tony Gilroy, How He Finds Clients, Network Building, and Why Not to Write for the Market 36:56

7M ago36:56

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies, today’s guest earned his early entertainment industry stripes working at Village Roadshow and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way, later transitioning to the world of literary management, where he has since set up his own management and production company Bellevue Productions. There his clients…

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#47 - Rhys Thomas: Directing SNL, Secret Marvel Security Meetings, The Handiness of a British Accent, & Making Documentary Now with Bill Hader and Fred Armisen 47:45

7M ago47:45

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Born to a sleepy town in South Wales, after university, he swapped the countryside for the Big Apple where he made his name as the film unit director at New York institution, Saturday Night Live. In addition to his time at 30 Rock, he’s also managed to peel off and create the hilarious documentary satire series Documentary Now with friends Bill Had…

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Die Hard | Ep 28 1:54:52

7M ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Feel that carpet between your toes and get cozy as you listen to this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 1988 action movie, Die Hard. Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and discuss which dialogue is the most quotable. We also talk about who gave the best performance and settle the decades-long debate: is Die Hard a Chr…

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#46 - Sam Bain: Writing Peep Show, Crafting Four Lions With Chris Morris, Pre Success ‘Disasters’, Screenwriting Myths, And How Kids TV Made Him 29:47

7M ago29:47

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. I’m very excited to introduce today’s guest who cut his teeth working on the British children’s TV that made up my childhood with shows like The Queens Nose, Tracey Beaker and My Parents are Aliens, before transitioning to his own creations like Fresh Meat and most notably the one and only, the great Peep Sh…

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#45 - Julian Caldow: Designing Tim Burton’s Batmobile, World Building Game of Thrones, Bond Gadgets, Proof of Work, & The James Cameron KY Jelly Incident 38:30

8M ago38:30

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Today’s guest began his career working as a runner on James Cameron’s legendary action movie Aliens but found his home in the art department where he honed the skill of concept art becoming one of the foremost illustrators in the business. With a resume that includes movies such as Star Wars Rogue Rogue, The Martian, Gravity, Casino Royale, Tim Bur…

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You've Got Mail | Ep 27 1:55:26

8M ago1:55:26

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Plug in and log on for this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail. Listen is as we talk about some of our favorite scenes and explore the themes and messages that are still (or even more) relevant in today’s digital world. We discuss what it means to be personal, and Austin shares why this is his f…

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#44 - Charles Steel: Producing Top Boy, Meetings With Drake, Importance of Hustle, Finding Your Why, & Putting Jude Law on a Russian Submarine 31:50

9M ago31:50

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Today’s guest has one of the most varied resumes of anyone in the film and TV business. Having produced everything from megahit Top Boy to winning a BAFTA for The Last King of Scotland, making documentaries and more, I can’t wait to hear his story and learn from his journey to success in the industry. He also has one of the coolest names of any gue…

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Everything Everywhere All at Once | Ep 26 2:09:18

10M ago2:09:18

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Get sucked into this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 2022 award-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Join us as we share why we loved the film and how it surpassed our initial expectations. Listen as Austin discusses what he thought of the music and Big T explains what resonated most with him. We also address what we appr…

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#43 - Adam Epstein: Editing The Bear's Best Episode, The Addictive Life of Saturday Night Live, Compounding Relationships & The Music of Editing 28:54

10M ago28:54

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. Today’s guest is a first for a the show. Someone who began his career in the world of comedy editing. With eight years at the legendary Saturday Night Live to his name, he’s been in the cutting room for skits featuring Margot Robbie as a murderous librarian, Ed Norton in a Wes Anderson themed horror movie pa…

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#42 - Juliet Taylor: Legendary Casting Director on Taxi Driver & The Exorcist, Discovering Meryl Streep, Spielberg's Pot Smoking 80s Crew, Career Luck, Woody Allen, & Collaborating With A Holocaust Survivor ... 36:34

10M ago36:34

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Today’s guest is one of the most notable casting directors in the history of movie making. Beginning her career under the tutelage of legendary casting director Marion Doughtery, our guest then transitioned to making a name for herself and by god did she. Now retired, during her epic career she was responsible for the casting of films including but…

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Interstellar | Ep 25 2:06:15

10M ago2:06:15

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Join us as we boldly go where no one has gone before—season three of Layers of Film! Strap in for this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar. Listen in as we talk about what we loved about the movie and what fell a little short. We also share our opinions on the best moments, and Austin introduces a new game …

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Season 2 Movie Rankings | Parasite, Truman Show, Shawshank Redemption... 1:19:48

11M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Join Austin and Big T as we finish season two with a ranking of the films we’ve watched this year. Listen in as we discuss our joint rankings, talk about the pros and cons of each film, and try to resolve a perfect tie between two movies. Episodes are released the first Monday of every month. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.com Follow us on …

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Promising Young Woman | Ep 24 1:49:37

11M ago1:49:37

1:49:37

Grab some coffee (with or without spit) and listen to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the crime thriller, Promising Young Woman. Tune in as we share what we think this film is saying about modern society, what we appreciate about the cinematography and music, and what we thought about that ending. Learn when Austin went from being …

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The Hateful Eight | Ep 23 1:32:25

1y ago1:32:25

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Nail that door shut and wrap yourself in a bear pelt as you tune in this month to Austin and Big T discussing the 2015 Western drama The Hateful 8. Listen in as we share our favorite characters and talk about our favorite scenes. Austin tells where this falls in his ranking of Quentin Tarantino movies, and Big T talks about why this film might not …

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#41 - Andy Horwitz: Assisting Christopher Nolan's Producer on The Dark Knight, Getting Kathryn Bigelow into Brazil, Producing American Hustle & How A Movie Script Gets Bought 39:53

1y ago39:53

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Today’s guest began his filmmaking career under the tutelage of legendary Producer Charles Roven where he was a producer’s assistant on Hollywood blockbusters such as Get Smart, The International and of course, Christopher Nolan’s, The Dark Knight. Following his apprenticeship, he was swiftly promoted through the ranks of Atlas Entertainment, soon …

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#40 - Ali Plumb: Life as BBC Radio 1's Film Critic, Career Authenticity, Creating Great Media and How to Interview Harrison Ford 29:58

1y ago29:58

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Today’s guest earned his early entertainment industry stripes working as a journalist for publications including Digital Spy and Empire before gaining what must be one of the world’s most fun jobs as Radio 1’s very own film critic, a position he has held since 2016. Since then, his career has only risen with recent projects such as hosting the red …

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#39 - Chris Lang: Writing Record-Breaking TV with Unforgotten, Screenwriting Rituals, Finding Humanity in Murderers, and Dealing With Failure in the Entertainment Business 29:42

1y ago29:42

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Today’s guest is the king of British detective drama writing. Having discovered his talent for the written word whilst in a comedy troupe with a pre-movie star Hugh Grant, my guest later transitioned to drama where he has produced over 100 hours of primetime television including a multitude of hits including Innocent, which pulled in EIGHT MILLION …

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Dr. Tim Bono - Psychological & Brain Sciences 30:09

1y ago30:09

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Dr. Tim Bono is a faculty member in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis where his teaching and research focus on positive psychology and college student development. His work has been featured in a number of national media outlets including NBC News, CNN, Fast Company, and the Associated Press. Ove…

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#38 - Fassa Sar: How I Became One of Sony Pictures Youngest Executives (And Why I Left To Change Hollywood Networking) 25:26

1y ago25:26

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Today’s guest began her career as one of the youngest ever executives at Sony where she was part of the team that brought the now iconic ‘fully onscreen’ movie Searching to our screens, as well as many other projects such as Broken Hearts Gallery, executive produced by none other than Selena Gomez. Since then, like a young Reed Hastings she’s made …

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The Birdcage | Ep 22 1:51:43

1y ago1:51:43

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Get cozy with a big bowl of peasant soup and listen in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1996 heartfelt comedy The Birdcage. We talk about our favorite scenes, which characters we liked the most, and how we personally related to the film’s message. We discuss the historical context of the movie and explore what made the cast so loveable. P…

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Michelle Routhenstein - Heart Health Optimization 31:40

1y ago31:40

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Michelle Routhenstein is a thought leader and expert in heart disease management and prevention. Globally, heart disease is the number 1 cause of death. However, research shows that 80% of heart disease is preventable through nutrition and lifestyle change. Michelle’s mission is to reduce this burden. Michelle has a thriving nutrition counseling an…

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Mark Schiff - Comedian, Actor and Writer 37:24

1y ago37:24

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When Mark was six, his mother took him into Manhattan every weekend for singing and ballet lessons. When he returned to school each Monday and showed his fellow Bronx classmates what he had learned, the class would gather around and beat him up. Mark’s mother smartened up and enrolled him in karate lessons, but those came to a halt when the karate …

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Walter Schindler - Global Leader of Sustainable Impact Investment 29:53

1y ago29:53

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Walter Schindler is a lawyer, investor, entrepreneur, strategic advisor and project developer internationally recognized as one of the US pioneers and global leaders of sustainable impact investment. Walter has won more international awards for his sustainable investment vision and game-changing achievements than any other American. He has been sel…

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The Truman Show | Ep 21 2:05:25

1y ago2:05:25

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2 days late, but jump on board and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1998 award-winning film The Truman Show. We talk about our childhood experiences with this film, discuss how the movie holds up in the 21st century, and explore what themes we found most interesting. We also share some interesting trivia about the movie and ask th…

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#37 - Anna Smith, BBC Film Critic on Interviewing A-Listers, Cultivating Taste, YouTube Film Critics and the Power of Networking 30:56

1y ago30:56

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Today’s guest is something new for the show, our first film critic! Beginning her career in the world of music magazine editing, she soon transitioned to freelance writing on her favourite topic: movies. In the years since she’s graced every publication and TV channel you can imagine from the likes of Deadline Hollywood, Sight & Sound, the BBC, Sky…

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Bruno Schenk - CEO EVIDEN - an Atos Business Switzerland 31:29

1y ago31:29

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Bruno has over 20 years of experience in management across several different industries in senior executive roles such as CEO and COO. His talents thrive in business development, change management, transition and transformation, sustainability, business consulting, and organizational agility. Due to his wealth of experience in various global busine…

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#36 - Ed Guiney, 'Normal People' Producer on Finding Your People, Childhood with Lenny Abrahamson, Hollywood Moguls, and Being An Advocate for Yourself 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

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Today’s guest is one of Ireland’s most notable film producers. Beginning his life in the Irish capital, he pursued his passion into movie production during his time at Trinity College Dublin where he set up a film society with a certain Lenny Abrahamson. Today, he and his company Element Pictures have come a long way from those days though, having …

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Parasite | Ep 20 1:56:17

1+ y ago1:56:17

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Crawl out of your basement hiding place and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2019 award-winning film Parasite. We explore what we think this movie is saying about capitalism and modern-day society as well what symbolism and themes we liked the most. We share some of our favorite moments, and Austin tells us how much the Parks’ gar…

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Rob Fisher - President - Fisher Improvement Technologies 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

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Rob Fisher is the President and Director of Operations for Fisher Improvement Technologies. They provide education and consulting services in Human & Organizational Performance Improvement, Incident Analysis and Corrective Actions, and Improving Procedures. He is a pioneer in Human and Organizational Performance and all aspects of organizational le…

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Jon Grauman - Founder & Principal of Bond Collective 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

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Jon Grauman is a real estate agent, developer, and former mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience, Jon Grauman, Founder & Principal of Bond Collective, prides himself on understanding every facet of the business. The featured Senior Agent on the Netflix series, Buying Beverly Hills, Jon demonstrates close to unparalleled skill within the h…

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Spirited Away | Ep 19 1:24:23

1+ y ago1:24:23

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Are you feeling suspiciously happy and need a heavy reminder of capitalistic greed? Come listen to our thoughts on the beautifully animated film/anime, Spirited Away. We discuss the beautiful art design, attention to detail, and the complex themes that surround maybe one of the most memorable characters of the film, the bath house. Would you be abl…

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Andy Christiansen - Business and Life Coach 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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As a three-time entrepreneur, Andy has successfully coached, managed, or run businesses for 500 plus businesses over 20 years. As such, he can provide invaluable insight and experience to those looking for advice. Whether clients are struggling with a startup or running an already established company, business owners are all going through the same …

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#35 - Set Design Special | James Chinlund (The Batman), Luke Hull (Andor), Neil Lamont (Secrets of Dumbledore), Jim Clay (House of the Dragon), Sarah Greenwood (Cyrano) - Live from the BFDG Awards 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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Today's podcast is something a little different. This weekend I was honoured to attend this year's British Film Designers Guild awards to speak to some of the very decorated production designers nominated. I managed to get a little time with the likes of six-time Oscar nominee Sarah Greenwood, who attended the awards with her recent film Cyrano. Ja…

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Howard Strauber - Living Better Everyday! 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

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Financial Professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial field, encompassing financial advising, business development, and brokerage/trading. Consistent record of exceeding sales goals and organizational objectives through strong networking, negotiating, and follow-through. Howard shares his personal story and challenges to stay sob…

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Sam Bishop - Executive Coach and Performance Psychologist 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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Sam Bishop has over a decade of experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams. His clients range from Premier Leagues, Women’s Super League footballers, Premiership rugby players, Professional Golfers, and Cricket players. Sam is also an Executive and Performance Psychology Coach for senior executives and business …

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#34 - Stuart Craig, Legendary Set Designer on Creating Hogwarts, Surprising David Lynch, The Power of Teamwork and Crafting The Largest Movie Scene of All Time 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

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Today’s guest is one of the most accomplished production designers in the world today. Starting his career under the tutelage of Star Wars designer John Barry, he worked his way through the art department on 1970s classics such as the original Christopher Reeve Superman and Richard Attenborough’s A Bridge too Far. Here he began a multi-decade colla…

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Crispin Cruz - Founder and CEO of Sales Arbiter Consulting Services 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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A sales guru with more than two decades of experience in Sales and Marketing at the corporate level, Crispin enjoys the art of relationship building and closing deals. His diverse work history combined with his multifaceted viewpoint towards business strategy and sales methodologies is one reason why Sales Arbiter is so effective. Crispin is a trus…

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The Usual Suspects | Ep 18 1:23:33

1+ y ago1:23:33

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Take a break from executing your family and join our line-up as Austin and Big T get verbal about the 1995 crime thriller, The Usual Suspects. We discuss our opinions on the mysterious Keyser Söze, who we thought he was, and which criminal was our favorite. We explore how this film deals with ableism and other ways it may not have aged too well, an…

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Julia Williamson - Horse Whisperer 29:20

1+ y ago29:20

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Julia Williamson started riding horses at the age of four. No one in her family has any background in horse or ranching. She grew up in a typical suburban neighborhood. Horses have always been part of her life. She never stopped learning about and from them. She eventually turned her passion into a profession at the age of 18. A lot of her work is …

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The Shawshank Redemption | Ep 17 1:51:55

1+ y ago1:51:55

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Put that book down and get busy listening to this month’s episode as we discuss the 1994 classic, The Shawshank Redemption. Join Austin and Big T as we share what we did and didn’t like about the film, why we think it’s so highly acclaimed, and who our favorite characters are. We explore themes like hope, exploitation, and justice, and we even make…

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