Best Screen Viewers Guild Podcasts (2024)

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Bridgerton: 3.08 – Into The Light (SEASON 3 FINALE) | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to the Bridgerton season 3 finale, episode 3.08 – Into The Light. In this episode, we chat why this episode was way too neat, why the side plot with Bennington was a MAJOR miscalculation, and we have an INSTANT Mary & Blake Media Hall of Fame Call, as well as moment. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISOD…

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Bridgerton: 3.07 – Joining Of Hands | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 – Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin’s POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why “Sharks Gotta Swim.” SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH…

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Bridgerton: 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In this episode, we chat the downfalls of lackluster side stories and spinning wheels on the plot, the necessity of REAL choice for drama, why Penelope and Cressida are basically the same character, and why Blake’s favorite Needle Drop moment from the sho…

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Bridgerton: 3.05 – Tick Tock | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.05 – Tick Tock. In this episode, we chat why this show has succeeded in humanizing it’s characters amidst the plot mechanics, important visual cues for subtext, and why engagement parties are just so damn awkward…especially ours… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCA…

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Bridgerton: 3.04 – Old Friends | Recap & Reaction

4M ago

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.04 – Old Friends. In this episode, why Lord Debling is the best and the worst, the final test before a character breaks their stasis, and why we are making a shirt that says, “Hyacinth Knows All”… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH …

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Bridgerton: 3.03 – Forces Of Nature | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.03 – Forces Of Nature. In this episode, we chat the prominent use of subtext in many different scenes, the antagonist/protagonist relationship shared between Cressida and Penelope, and why Mary will only refer to Benedict as “Bennington” from now on. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW…

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Bridgerton: 3.02 – How Bright The Moon | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.02 – How Bright The Moon. In this episode, we chat the parallel stories between the Mondriches and the Bridgertons, the push and pull dialogue between Eloise and Cressida, and why Blake actually references the movie Made Of Honor…. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE POD…

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Bridgerton: 3.01 – Out Of The Shadows | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.01 – Out Of The Shadows. In this episode, we chat the emotional math behind Eloise’s choices, if Penelope is a likable character, the dynamic behind parallel facades between Colin And Pen, why Mary & Blake Commandments are always right, and why Mary is HERE for a side of Deblin Beef… SUBS…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: Season 3 Trailer Breakdown & Recap

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Mary & Blake discuss and breakdown the Bridgerton season 3 trailer. In this episode, we chat the noticeable difference in how this season is shot, all the glow ups, and why we are ready for some gardens to be in bloom. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE Like Our Facebook Page Joi…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.06 – “Crown Jewels” | SERIES FINALE

1+ y ago

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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.06- “Crown Jewels”. In this episode we discuss how Shonda threaded the needle with Brimsley and Reynolds, if the choices each of our characters make carry enough emotional weight in the narrative, and why Blake was a sobbing mess by the end… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #Ner…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.05 – “Gardens In Bloom”

1+ y ago

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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.05- “Gardens In Bloom”. In this episode, we discuss the differences of intent when crafting a story, why we feel a little icky about the Lord Ledger/ Danbury relationship, and Mary’s genius brain for marketing. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICA…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.04 – Holding The King

1+ y ago

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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.04- “Holding The King”. In this episode, we discuss why Blake loves flashy filmmaking, why the character of Dr. Monro works in this context, and why one of our kids went missing mid recording! UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPIS…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.03 – “Even Days”

1+ y ago

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Mary & Blake recap and review Queen Charlotte 1.03- “Even Days”. In this episode, we discuss why the Venus scene works, the tonality of Lord Danbury’s death, and why our cat is assaulting Mary… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WIT…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.02 – “Honeymoon Bliss”

1+ y ago

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Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.02- “Honeymoon Bliss”. In this episode, we discuss whether or not Queen Charlotte the show is the “anti-Bridgerton”, the different visual language between timelines, and why Blake thinks that the actor who plays the king is the lovechild of Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS &…

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Queen Charlotte: 1.01 – A Queen To Be

1+ y ago

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Mary & Blake discuss Queen Charlotte 1.01- “A Queen To Be”. In this episode, we chat about why the show doesn’t care about what you think about it’s historical accuracy and why thats a good thing, why the character Queen Charlotte is very different, but also very much the same in both timelines, and Mary has a fantastic prediction about the royal f…

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#NERDCLAN PREVIEW | Keep Calm And Crown On: 5.01 – “Queen Victoria Syndrome” (SEASON 5 PREMIERE)

2y ago

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Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake chat the season 5 premiere of The Crown – episode 5.01, “Queen Victoria Syndrome”. We discuss the dramatic irony of watching these events with Prince Charles against reality of King Charles, why the casting is perfect, and why Tom Hanks is the closest thing to an American version of the Queen… Normally this…

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Lora Bidner - Folkloric 1:07:14

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Ottawa born Lora Bidner combines her background as a singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist as well as affinity for folklore in her music for the screen, which includes the BBC/Family Channel series Malory Towers, mini series Hogtown, feature thriller Don’t Click, and Family Channel series Ruby and the Well, which she co-composes with Rob Carli. T…

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Lodewijk Vos - Color and Grit 1:13:41

2y ago1:13:41

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Originally from the Netherlands, Lodewijk Vos’ approach to music making is very much his own. One half of the scoring duo Menalon (with Joseph Murray), the Canadian Film Center grad has worked on TV shows such as Diggstown on CBC, documentaries including HBO’s The Slow Hustle and Mr. Tachyon for VICE TV, and films like Level 16 and The Void. We tal…

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Neil Parfitt - An Animated Life 1:29:41

2y ago1:29:41

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Neil Parfitt’s wonderfully diverse career sees him working at the highest levels as a composer for animated series, as well as designing custom synth sounds for some of the biggest blockbusters on the planet. He started out as a kid who was equally fascinated by how music was produced as he was with the technology that was used in the process. Neil…

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Carly Paradis - Nothing is Something 57:26

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Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Carly Paradis has made a name for herself as a first call screen composer, scoring huge TV hits such as the BAFTA nominated Line of Duty, Sick Note, and Netflix’s The Innocents. After a stint in Toronto’s burgeoning indie rock scene in the mid-2000’s, a cold email to Clint Mansell on Myspace turned into an opportu…

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Jeff Young - Leverage 1:22:26

2y ago1:22:26

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In this episode, we’re going to change things up a bit. My guest is a composer, musician, and engineer, but his primary vocation is as an entertainment lawyer with a specialty in IP and copyright. This is your hour of pro-bono legal advice, and a masterclass drawing back the curtain on some of the things most creative types fear and neglect: contra…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.08 – “The Viscount Who Loved Me” | SEASON 2 FINALE

2y ago

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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.08 – “The Viscount Who Loved Me”. In this episode, we chat why it’s always important for a character to reject change at the last minute, the artistic choice to have Penelope’s actual voice, and Blake dropped allllllll the waterworks from this episode…. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #Nerd…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.07 – “Harmony”

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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.07 – “Harmony”. In this episode, we chat the art of the cliffhanger, and odd turn for Violet, and why you absolutely cannot go without a positional prop pillow… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT W…

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Jonathan Kawchuk - Everywhen 1:26:32

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Alberta-born Jonathan Kawchuk is interested in where and how we live as a means to give his music context. He completed a Bachelors of Music at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, worked with Nico Muhly, Ben Frost, and the Philip Glass Ensemble, as well as studying wildlife field recording with Chris Watson. The environment, the sounds that…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.06 – “The Choice”

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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.06 – “The Choice”. In this episode, we chat why we need to invest in Edwina in order to actually HAVE a choice, a literal magical moment in time, and why Portia Featherington always goes home and listens to Queen Of The Night by Whitney Houston… BLAKE’S PERSONAL STORY FROM THIS IS US TOO: https://maryandblake.com/…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.05 – “An Unthinkable Fate”

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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.05 – “An Unthinkable Fate”. In this episode, we chat the concept of “magnetism” in characters, a truly remarkable scene between Sharma Sharma and Anthony, and why Mary couldn’t help but channel her 13 year old self… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FO…

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Rob Duncan - Give Them What They Need 1:16:16

2y ago1:16:16

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At the tender age of 11, Rob Duncan dismantled a piano in his experimental music class. This must have been a spark for him, as he is now known for recording scores on decommissioned nuclear submarines, finding his next instrument in a junkyard, or being asked by a producer to write a theme using a toilet. Though he was equally interested in comput…

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Ari Posner - The Unmasterable Language 1:29:08

2y ago1:29:08

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At first, Winnipeg-born Ari Posner set out to build a career as a songwriter. After discovering that perhaps his abilities as a lyricist did not match his musical gifts, he moved into the fast-paced world of ads, which gave him the training to work in myriad styles and deliver on a deadline. Now, he is one of Canada’s most respected and prolific sc…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.04 – “Victory”

2y ago

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Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.04 – “Victory”. In this episode, we chat the writers winking at the viewers with dramatic irony, why the whole Marina subplot needs to go away, and why Lady Featherington is ABSOLUTELY a Slytherin… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APP…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.03 – “A Bee In Your Bonnet”

2y ago

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Bridgerton podcast hosts Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.03 – “A Bee In Your Bonnet”. In this episode, we chat theme vs. anti-theme, how relationships are key to character, and why Mary freaks out when our cat sneezes… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS…

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Cristobal Tapia de Veer - The Uncensored Artist 1:06:46

2y ago1:06:46

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Cristobal Tapia De Veer is a maverick whose consistently unique approach to scoring has finally, and deservedly, thrust him into the spotlight. His family fled the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile shortly after his birth, and while they returned for a time, they eventually made a new home in Quebec, where Cristobal still lives and works. While the fo…

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Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: 2.02 – “Off To The Races”

2+ y ago

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Bridgerton podcast hosts Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.02 – “Off To The Races”. In this episode, we chat the intentional camera work, why we are getting more than just a typical telling of a “enemies-to-lovers trope”, and why there needs to be a band named “Sharma & The Sharmas”… UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdCla…

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Season 3 Teaser 1:16

2+ y ago1:16

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Season 3 is coming on July 13, 2022, and features the incredible Cristobal Tapia de Veer!By The Screen Composers Guild of Canada

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Bridgerton: 2.01 – “Capital R Rake” | SEASON 2 PREMIERE

2+ y ago

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Bridgerton podcast hosts Mary & Blake discuss Bridgerton: 2.01 – “Capital R Rake.” In this episode, we chat the wants vs. needs for Anthony, why the natural tension between Lady Whistledown and Penelope is the right mix, and why Mary thought Kate’s first name was Sharma. UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE Join The #NerdClan SUBSCRIBE TO…

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Sarah Slean - Becoming Who You Are 1:25:37

2+ y ago1:25:37

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Called “One of the most compelling acts Canada has to offer.” by Time magazine, Sarah Slean has been beguiling audiences since she first appeared on scene in the late 90’s, when she was signed to Atlantic/Warner at just 19 years of age. Her infectious combination of piano forward pop and cabaret, and her singular voice propelled her to acclaim. The…

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Michel Cusson - The Scoring 6 String Slinger 1:16:03

3y ago1:16:03

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Michel Cusson established his reputation as a formidable guitar player and composer in the early 80’s with celebrated jazz-rock group Uzeb, whose tours were cultural journeys which gave Michel the opportunity to meet and play with musicians in places like Senegal, Morocco, and Southeast Asia. In the early 90’s, the group disbanded and Michel turned…

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Todor Kobakov - The Quiet Jester 1:21:18

3y ago1:21:18

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Todor Kobakov grew up in Bulgaria where at age 7 he was accepted into a music focused school so competitive that there were kids in the wings waiting to take your spot if you stumbled. He began showing up to help out on the sets where his mother worked as a producer for the National broadcaster, sparking his interest in the intersection between mus…

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Suad Bushnaq - Music is Home 1:20:04

3y ago1:20:04

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Suad Bushnaq has long struggled to answer the question “where’s home?” in simple terms. The Jordanian-Canadian composer and polymath with Bosnian, Syrian, and Palestinian roots grew up in Amman, studied in Damascus and Montreal, spent time teaching in North Carolina, and now makes her home in Toronto. Her work reflects her experiences and travels, …

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The Chan Brothers Have Each Other's Back 1:26:39

3y ago1:26:39

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Brian and Caleb Chan bring a high level of emotional intelligence to everything they do, and believe that a focus on that growth is critical to success in both life and creative business. When you understand that their attention to the inner world carries over into the work they do as musicians and storytellers, you realize it’s no accident that th…

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Janal Bechthold - Full Circle 1:21:57

3y ago1:21:57

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Janal Bechthold’s musical journey started not on the piano playing Mozart, but rather on the organ playing 50’s swing and Tangos. Again sidestepping more well-worn paths, she studied music therapy at Laurier and spent years alternately in that profession, and as a church organist. These activities were, however, both informed by and are now critica…

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Donald Quan - An Improvised Life 1:50:12

3y ago1:50:12

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Donald Quan sees his whole life, including his career and businesses, as an improvisation. As a composer, he is known for his work on shows such as Relic Hunter, Mutant X, and APTN’s Moccasin Flats. As a musician and recording artist, he has toured with Loreena McKennitt and Lighthouse, and recorded his own music at Peter Gabriel’s iconic Real Worl…

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Peter Chapman - Serendipity 1:21:02

3y ago1:21:02

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Every time I chat with Peter Chapman (AKA Coins), I hear another amazing story, well told. The pivotal moments in his life also connect in a narrative full of serendipitous events that have opened windows to let his talent shine through. This multiple-Canadian Screen Award nominee started his diverse career producing hip-hop and electronic music, a…

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Steph Copeland - Keep Moving Forward 1:15:41

3y ago1:15:41

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Steph Copeland cut her teeth in the Windsor/Detroit underground electronic and hip-hop scene, but her scoring career quickly developed alongside her successes as a songwriter and performer. With her dark, electronic sensibilities and production chops, she soon became known for her gritty work on indie genre films like Antisocial 1 and 2, Bite, I’ll…

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Andrew Lockington - The Intimate Within the Epic 1:50:44

3y ago1:50:44

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Andrew Lockington is known for the epic scale of the blockbuster films he’s worked on, as well as the incredible lengths he goes to to capture his sounds - things like venturing into the deepest jungle or risking injury and death to dismantle a piano. But make no mistake - these sonic explorations are matched by his beautiful and evocative orchestr…

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Red Heartbreaker - Bring The Verve! 1:27:39

3y ago1:27:39

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[Episode contains some colorful language] Classically trained as a vocalist, Red got her start in cabaret and musical theater before she was bitten by the film scoring bug - a craft she says “combines all of the things”. She and her musical partner Maya Saxell won a Leo award for their work on Charlotte’s Song, a first in the category for female co…

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Trevor Morris - The Scoring Sommelier 1:15:04

3y ago1:15:04

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[Episode contains some strong language] Trevor Morris is without a doubt one of Canada’s most successful exports in the screen composing world. After cutting his teeth writing jingles in Toronto, he made the jump to Los Angeles, where a chance meeting landed him a gig with his hero James Newton Howard. This led him to Media Ventures, where he put i…

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Season 2 Announcement! 1:10

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We’re back, and kicking it off on July 14th with two-time Emmy winning composer, Trevor Morris. Trevor is best known for his work on The Tudors, The Borgias, and Vikings, as well as massive studio films like Immortals, and London Has Fallen. In a wide ranging and candid conversation, he talks about getting his start in Toronto, the tough move to LA…

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The Harry and Meghan interview and how the COVID-19 stimulus checks are changing America 21:36

3+ y ago21:36

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This week we discuss the impact of Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah this past Sunday and the impact of the new COVID-19 stimulus bill on Americans’ relationship with government. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightowlpolitics/message

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Trump at CPAC, Texas Freeze and Ted Cruz, and GameStop 22:52

3+ y ago22:52

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This week we discuss President Trump’s upcoming speech at CPAC, the future of the Republican Party, and Ted Cruz and the Texas Freeze. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rightowlpolitics/message

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A Conversation with Radio Talk Show Host, Ed Dean 26:42

3+ y ago26:42

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This week we welcome Ed Dean, the host of Florida's #1 Radio Talk Show-The Ed Dean Show. We discuss the passing of Rush Limbaugh, what does it mean to be a center-right publication in 2021, the state of the media, Republicans in a post-trump era, and how he found his way to talk radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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