Best Sarah Larson Podcasts (2024)

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Dune: Part Two (with Sarah Welch-Larson) 51:32

27d ago51:32

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Joining our spicy all-in-the-family March episode are substitute co-host Fran Hoepfner and BW/DR staff writer Sarah Welch-Larson. Listen as long-time Dune-thusiast Sarah absolutely schools us on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two (2024). We get into the finer points of adapting Frank Herbert, how all the Bene Gesserit are sexy, space gravity, Rebecc…

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Hairspray (1988) 59:59

1d ago59:59

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Keep it down! We are trying to pod in here! This week's episode is covering HAIRSPRAY (1988)! We discuss this delightful John Waters film, birthday movies and the 2007 adaptation. Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bryd…

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Rewind: The Conversation (1974) 1:15:58

2d ago1:15:58

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of its release this month, we're revisiting our conversation on Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation (1974), looking at the film through the lenses of surveillance and seclusion, Gene Hackman and Walter Murch, Catholic guilt and cool jazz. From its bird’s eye opening to the obliterative final shots, we get into t…

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AEWCH 261: WES LARSON / TOOTH & CLAW PODCAST on WHY ARE WE SO FASCINATED BY ANIMAL ATTACKS? 1:25:37

3d ago1:25:37

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I talk with wildlife biologist and the co-host of my favorite podcast, Tooth & Claw, about what happens when animals attack people, and why it makes for such a good story. The second episode in my series of episodes on how science and scientific concepts intersect with our lives.

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Danielle Taschereau Mamers, "Settler Colonial Ways of Seeing: Documentation, Administration, and the Interventions of Indigenous Art" (Fordham UP, 2023) 48:29

3d ago48:29

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How do bureaucratic documents create and reproduce a state’s capacity to see? What kinds of worlds do documents help create? Further, how might such documentary practices and settler colonial ways of seeing be refused? Settler Colonial Ways of Seeing: Documentation, Administration, and the Interventions of Indigenous Art (Fordham University Press, …

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Episode 204 - Sarah Silverman 1:27:17

3d ago1:27:17

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We welcome Sarah Silverman to the table where we explore the curious case of non-magnetic refrigerators, ponder the convenience of modern can designs, and much more.By All Things Comedy

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A Scanner Darkly (2006) 2:24:29

4d ago2:24:29

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What does a scanner see? Into the head? Down into the heart? It's A SCANNER DARKLY. Richard Linklater's take on a Philip K. Dick classic brings us one of the funniest and most heartfelt additions to our cyberpunk series. Listen in! Next week, we take a break from cyberpunk for a very special announcement!. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discor…

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EP152 - Sarah Jones - A Will, a Wagon, and a Way! 1:17:56

7d ago1:17:56

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Meet Sarah Jones, a dedicated wife, mother, and ultrarunner on the latest episode of the Run the Riot Podcast! Discover how Sarah balances intense ultrarunning training with raising energetic kids. From innovative park workouts to playful races with her children, Sarah makes every step a family adventure. Tune in to learn how you can incorporate fi…

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Lorenza B. Fontana, "Recognition Politics: Indigenous Rights and Ethnic Conflict in the Andes" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 1:02:22

8d ago1:02:22

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Recognition Politics: Indigenous Rights and Ethnic Conflict in the Andes (Cambridge University Press, 2023) by Dr. Lorenza B. Fontana is a pioneering work that explores a new wave of widely overlooked conflicts that have emerged across the Andean region, coinciding with the implementation of internationally acclaimed indigenous rights. Why are grou…

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Rose Miron, "Indigenous Archival Activism: Mohican Interventions in Public History and Memory" (U Minnesota Press, 2024) 44:18

8d ago44:18

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The past several decades have seen a massive shift in debates over who owns and has the right to tell Native American history and stories. For centuries, non-Native actors have collected, stolen, sequestered, and gained value from Native stories and documents, human remains, and sacred objects. However, thanks to the work of Native activists, Nativ…

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Return to Waterloo (1984) 43:16

11d ago43:16

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Hop on that train because this week we are discussing RETURN TO WATERLOO (1984)! We're talking bummer musicals, movies about trains, favorite Tim Roth performances and find out where the vampires hang out. Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠…

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Episode 203 - Dusty Slay 1:18:41

10d ago1:18:41

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Tom Papa chats with comedian Dusty Slay about his comedic journey and personal life. They discuss Dusty's unique experiences and insights from performing across different states, the significance of personal connections, and his approach to comedy. Dusty also shares anecdotes from his tours, reflecting on the blend of humor and life lessons he's en…

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AEWCH 260: MARJOLIJN VAN HEEMSTRA on HOW CAN THE EXPANSIVENESS OF SPACE HELP US LIVE TODAY? 1:19:57

10d ago1:19:57

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In the first episode in a series of episodes about how scientific concepts intersect with our lives in surprising ways, I talk with author of In Light Years There's No Hurry, Marjolijn van Heemstra about the way that conceptualizing space differently can heal and transform us in the face of the challenges that confront us today.…

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The Master Chef Blueprint: Ferdinand Metz Unveils His Secret to Culinary Success 1:01:00

10d ago1:01:00

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In today’s episode, we speak with our guest Ferdinand Metz, instrumental in establishing the Chefs’ Apprenticeship, Certification, and Master Chefs’ Certification programs in the United States. He’s also the first Certified Master Chef in history. Honored with nearly every major award in the culinary world, including the Lifetime Achievement Award …

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Minority Report (2002) with Patrick (H) Willems 3:22:58

11d ago3:22:58

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Everybody runs, but nobody runs like Tom Cruise. Prolific video essayist Patrick (H) Willems (!!) joins us for this extra-long MINORITY REPORT episode. We're going deep on Steven Spielberg's second entry into the cyberpunk genre, and this time, there are surveillance spiders...and sticks that make you puke! Next week, we cover the Richard Linklater…

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Annaliese Jacobs Claydon, "Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermediaries, and the Politics of Truth" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 1:24:38

11d ago1:24:38

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In 1845 an expedition led by Sir John Franklin vanished in the Canadian Arctic. The enduring obsession with the Franklin mystery, and in particular Inuit information about its fate, is partly due to the ways in which information was circulated in these imperial spaces. Arctic Circles and Imperial Knowledge: The Franklin Family, Indigenous Intermedi…

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Brooke Larson, "The Lettered Indian: Race, Nation, and Indigenous Education in Twentieth-Century Bolivia" (Duke UP, 2023) 1:11:44

15d ago1:11:44

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Bringing into dialogue the fields of social history, Andean ethnography, and postcolonial theory, The Lettered Indian: Race, Nation, and Indigenous Education in Twentieth-Century Bolivia (Duke University Press, 2024) by Dr. Brooke Larson maps the moral dilemmas and political stakes involved in the protracted struggle over Indian literacy and school…

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AEWCH 259: AVGI SAKETOPOULOU on WHAT ARE THE LIMITS OF CONSENT & TRAUMA? 1:31:21

17d ago1:31:21

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On this challenging episode, I talk with author and psychoanalyst Avgi Saketopoulou about how to reframe what trauma is, and how to think beyond consent.

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Episode 202 - Barbara Corcoran 1:19:33

17d ago1:19:33

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Tom Papa talks with Barbara Corcoran about her extraordinary journey from a humble beginning to becoming a real estate mogul. They delve into Barbara's early life challenges, her transition into the real estate industry with just a $1,000 loan, and how she navigated her way through the ups and downs to build a successful business. Barbara shares in…

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AI Artificial Intelligence (2001) 2:27:52

19d ago2:27:52

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Spielberg, Kubrick, and one of the greatest child actor performances of all time. It's AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE! Our cyberpunk series welcomes the 21st century with one of its most captivating and heartbreaking entries. Listen in! Next week, we cover the Steven Spielberg's Minority Report (2002). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at htt…

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Stefan Aune, "Indian Wars Everywhere: Colonial Violence and the Shadow Doctrines of Empire" (U California Press, 2023) 29:50

22d ago29:50

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From Black Hawk helicopters to the exclamation "Geronimo" used by paratroopers jumping from airplanes, words and images referring to Indians have been indelibly linked with US warfare. In Indian Wars Everywhere: Colonial Violence and the Shadow Doctrines of Empire (U California Press, 2023), Stefan Aune shows how these and other recurrent reference…

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AEWCH 258: SREĆKO HORVAT, UNA MULLALLY, MARK O'CONNELL on APOCALYPSE & RENEWAL 1:47:06

23d ago1:47:06

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On Thursday, March 28, myself and journalist & organizer UNA MULLALLY, presented the event THE BEGINNING IS NEAR in Dublin, where we talked about the end of the world and what comes after that. It marked in person with frequent AEWCH guests, philosopher and activist SREĆKO HORVAT, and cultural critic and writer MARK O'CONNELL. The event marked Sreć…

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A Heartfelt Talk with Daphne Oz: Exploring Family, Food, Social Media and Authenticity 1:00:46

25d ago1:00:46

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In today’s episode, we speak with Daphne Oz, Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times-bestselling author, natural foods chef, and daughter of Dr. Oz. As a previous co-host at The Good Dish and ABC’s The Chew, Daphne dives into what it takes to start a career in TV hosting and her best social media tips. With features in notable publicatio…

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Episode 201 - Beth Stelling 1:31:59

24d ago1:31:59

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Tom Papa sits down with Beth Stelling to explore the nuances of comedy, from early influences and defining moments in their careers to the intricate process of crafting a joke. They delve into Beth's journey in the comedy scene, her approach to stand-up, and her reflections on the evolution of her comedic voice. The conversation offers a deep dive …

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eXistenZ (1999) 2:27:50

26d ago2:27:50

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Bio-ports, ski boots, and guns that shoot teeth... it's eXistenZ! A film that asks, "what if your VR headset had a pulse?" Cringe with us as we break down David Cronenberg's disgusting and prescient cyberpunk thriller. Next week, we cover the Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at http…

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EP151 - Mike and Sandra Smith - Running 215 one-hundred mile races....and counting! 1:30:06

27d ago1:30:06

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This was a fun episode with Mike and Sandra Smith on the Run the Riot Podcast. Discover what it takes to persevere in the world of ultrarunning through the experiences of Mike, who has completed over 200 hundred-mile races. We also get to talk to his wife, Sandra who has just about mastered the art of crewing and even wrote a book about it! Join us…

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AEWCH 257: LISA ROMERO on CAN MY OWN DEVELOPMENT CHANGE THE WORLD? 2:04:27

1M ago2:04:27

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On this personal, spiritual, and worldly episode, I talk with spiritual teacher and writer Lisa Romero - using events in my own life - about how turning point in our lives, and our relationships, can offer opportunities to help the world's development... if we work through them properly.

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Episode 200 - Dulcé Sloan 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

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Dulcé shares insights into the complexities of navigating spaces as a black woman, her experiences with racism from a young age, and the importance of asserting oneself. She also discusses her creative process, her work on "The Daily Show," and the nuances of comedy and representation. Highlighting her new book, "Hello, Friends! – Stories of Dating…

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The Matrix (1999) 2:59:59

1M ago2:59:59

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At long last, we enter THE MATRIX! Built on bullet-time and broken ribs, The Wachowskis' groundbreaking and endlessly impactful classic brought cyberpunk to the masses, for better or worse... Take the red pill with us and listen in. Next week, we cover the David Cronenberg's eXistenZ (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://di…

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John William Nelson, "Muddy Ground: Native Peoples, Chicago's Portage, and the Transformation of a Continent" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:22:56

1M ago1:22:56

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The birchbark canoe is among the most remarkable Indigenous technologies in North America, facilitating mobility throughout the watery world of the Great Lakes region and its borderlands. In Muddy Ground: Native Peoples, Chicago's Portage, and the Transformation of a Continent (UNC Press, 2023), Texas Tech University historian John William Nelson a…

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AEWCH 256: SARAH SCHULMAN on HOW DO VISION AND ACTION FIT TOGETHER IN ORGANIZING AND ART? 1:11:04

1M ago1:11:04

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I talk with novelist, essayist, playwright, and organizer Sarah Schulman about bringing utopianism and reform together in the political and cultural realms.

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EP150 - Isaac Barnoski - On the UltraJourney with a Smile! 1:17:13

1M ago1:17:13

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This week on Run the Riot Podcast, we're inspired by Isaac Barnoskie's ultrarunning journey—from running to walking ultramarathons and organizing community races like the Hilltop Run. His story is a testament to the power of positivity, community, and the mental strength that ultrarunning demands. Tune in to discover how Isaac embraces every step o…

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Christina Gish Hill et al., "National Parks, Native Sovereignty: Experiments in Collaboration" (U Oklahoma Press, 2024) 1:20:11

1M ago1:20:11

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The history of Native people and the National Park Service in the United States is fraught. Dispossession, cultural insensitivity, and outright erasure characterize the long relationship that the NPS has with Indigenous groups. But change is possible, as Drs. Christina Hill, Matthew Hill, and Brooke Neely adeptly demonstrate in National Parks, Nati…

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Episode 199 - David Cross 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

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David Cross discusses making birria, David’s Podcast "Senses Working Overtime", the good, bad and the ugly of "Arrested Development," the possibility of David's kid being in showbusiness, David’s new special "Worst Daddy In The World", loving his NYC life, and his standup strategy going forward. ***Thanks to our sponsor FactorMeals.com! FactorMeals…

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Top Chef Host Kristen Kish: Her Incredible Story from Culinary School to Culinary Stardom 46:16

1M ago46:16

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In today’s episode, we speak with our guest Kristen Kish, the new host of Bravo’s Emmy Award-Winning Top Chef.* Kristen is the chef and partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, TX, as well as the founder of Kish Apéritif. Kristen shares how remaining authentically true to herself has opened unexpected doors of opportunity, such as winning Season 10 of Top C…

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Dark City (1998) 2:04:12

1M ago2:04:12

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This week we enter a world where you're only known by strangers and the only constant is change... it's DARK CITY! Join us as we continue our cyberpunk series with Alex Proyas' blend of film noir angst and sci-fi surrealism. Next week, we cover the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/inv…

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Good Will Hunting (1997) 17:44

1M ago17:44

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On this month's micro episode, we get into Elliott Smith soundtracking a savory first kiss in Gus Van Sant’s Good Will Hunting (1997), a film that changed one of our co-host's lives forever. -- The BW/DR Podcast: Frame 25 is co-hosted by Veronica Fitzpatrick and Chad Perman and produced and edited by Eli Sands. -- The BW/DR Podcast: Frame 25 is spo…

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AEWCH 255: UNA MULLALLY on WHAT COMES AFTER COLLAPSE? 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

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I talk with journalist, activist, and artist Una Mullally about what happens after collapse and how we can learn to draw strength from the destruction of who we once were.

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Episode 198 - Mike O'Malley 1:23:28

2M ago1:23:28

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Tom reconnects with his old friend Mike, delving into their shared history in the comedy scene and how their careers have evolved over time. They reminisce about the early days, the camaraderie that supported their growth, and the pivotal moments that shaped their journey in comedy and show business. As they discuss Mike's venture into acting and c…

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Strange Days (1995) with Sarah Welch-Larson (Becoming Alien) 2:23:39

2M ago2:23:39

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Have you ever jacked in? Wire-tripped? Experienced a Blackjack? This isn't just TV but better, it's STRANGE DAYS! Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron make their cyberpunk statement on a world consumed by addiction, violence, and virtual reality headsets...in 1995! Joining us is to make sense of it all is critic, author of BECOMING ALIEN, and five-tim…

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20. The LIFEYNESS CAPSULE: 10 Best Practices 31:23

2M ago31:23

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Ask Lifeyness: You can try out the new Lifeyness Assistant here if you have a Chat GPT 4 account. What is the origin of lifeyness? And how is it best practiced? Welp, I thought you'd never ask! Welcome to the season finale of Season 1 of Lifeyness. In this final episode, Professor Sarah examines various ways to support a holistically healthy life. …

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Tougher Than Leather (1988) (with Michelle O'Connell!) 38:08

2M ago38:08

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We had a whole lotta episodes in this miniseries, but we want you to know one thing: this is our episode on TOUGHER THAN LEATHER (1988)! Michelle O'Connell joins us again to discuss this rarely discussed RUN DMC film, Guitar Hero and late period Aerosmith. Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostMajor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevbonesy on Twitt…

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AEWCH 254: SHULI BRANSON - WHAT DOES AN ANARCHISM OF PEACE LOOK LIKE? 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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After a short break, we're back - and AEWCH 228 guest SHULI BRANSON returns to discuss anarchism, spirituality, and peace. This is a special crossposted episode with Shuli's excellent new podcast, The Breakup Theory!

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Africa’s Culinary Revolution: How an Escoffier Grad Is Leading Culinary Innovation in Nigeria 54:58

2M ago54:58

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In today’s episode, we speak with our guest Bekei Ijewere, an Escoffier graduate and founder of Beks Culinary Academy in Lagos, Nigeria. What makes Bekei's story truly captivating is her unconventional path into the culinary realm. Trained initially as a chartered accountant, she seamlessly merged her financial acumen with her deep-rooted passion f…

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Episode 197 - Donnell Rawlings 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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Tom and Kira engage in a candid and humorous conversation with guest Donnell Rawlings. They kick off with playful banter about Tom's bread-baking endeavors, leading into discussions on a variety of topics including the intricacies of comedy, personal growth, and the nuances of navigating the entertainment industry. Donnell shares insights from his …

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Johnny Mnemonic (1995) with Jonathan Kramer (The Eric Andre Show) 2:18:58

2M ago2:18:58

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Strap on your data gloves and jack in. It's JOHNNY MNEMONIC. A film where Jesus is evil, Dolphins can code, and heaven's in Newark, New Jersey. Joining us is ERIC ANDRE SHOW editor and returning guest, Jonathan Kramer! Listen to see if we can decrypt the tortured production and ‘90s maximalism of Robert Longo's chaotic entry to the cyberpunk genre.…

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Mississippi Masala (with Mitchell Beaupre) 50:51

2M ago50:51

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It’s still February in our souls. This month, we’re joined by writer and Letterboxd Senior Editor Mitchell Beaupre to revisit Mira Nair’s recently 4k-restored romance, Mississippi Masala (1991), starring Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury. We get into the film’s ever-timely exploration of diasporic longing, when talking on the phone looks like …

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