Super in-depth analysis of movies (and occasionally TV, and video games). Hosted by veteran podcasters Alex & Sharon Shaw with different guests for round-table chats every week.
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In life, sometimes we have a unique experience that leaves us with big emotional questions. And sometimes, there’s no one around us who can answer our questions. Each episode, host Yowei Shaw (formerly of NPR's Invisibilia) connects a guest with the “proxies” they need - experts and strangers with shared experience. Not an advice show and definitely not therapy, Proxy offers something different: a space for people to confront, commiserate and even find the comedy (or cringe) through frank co ...
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Host Brian James has deep and insightful conversations with renegade artists, philosophers, psychologists and spiritual teachers who are working on the edge of dominant culture to recover and revive soul in people and the planet. Support the podcast and gain access to: • early release of new episodes • extended conversations • archive of the first 100 episodes • plus other exclusive member-only content Join the pack: patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Support the podcast by making a small month ...
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Dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife! Does this resonate with you? You’re a midlife or older woman and wondering what’s next. You’re tired of putting everyone else’s dreams before your own. You know there’s something more you’re meant to do in your next chapter. Unsure about how to get started and reinvent yourself in midlife? I’ve been there too. It took me 54 years to find my purpose and bold voice. I got curious, flexed my courage muscle and stepped into my grea ...
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A podcast for creators and consumers of speculative fiction in New Zealand.
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Welcome to The Professional Empathy Podcast with Leanne Butterworth, your guide to unlocking success in relationships, business, and mental well-being through the transformative power of healthy empathy. Join us as we challenge the status quo, proving that empathy is the key to thriving at work. We explore the transformative power of healthy empathy in a range of professions like politics, engineering and sex work and the impact of the human experience at work like menstruation, menopause an ...
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[School of Movies 2024] This one is special on a level I am going to find challenging to articulate in a medium as clumsy as the written word. It is a show that has been promised for well over a decade, it took me four recording sessions and a protracted edit over the month of August. It is so densely and richly layered that I would put it in the s…
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Finally, a campaign reveal. Did we get additional funding to hire Kim for more hours? Plus, some updates for what’s in store for Proxy. Episode credits: Produced by Yowei Shaw and Kim Nederveen Pieterse Mixed by Kyle Pulley Proxy is a completely independent production. To support the show and get exclusive bonus episodes and other goodies, go to pa…
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Reinventing My 50s: Midlife Transformation and the Power of Play with Monique Cupid
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This week, we delve into the transformative journey of Monique Cupid, a passionate advocate for redefining midlife as a time of renewal and empowerment. Monique’s story is a testament to the power of community support and personal growth, particularly during the challenges of menopause. Tune in to discover how Monique navigated her own midlife tran…
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Dr. Gregory Shaw | Iamblichus, Soul Work & Western Tantra | HITW 147
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[School of Everything Else 2024] This is a very special episode, and might be a lot of folk's favourite of the year. What is a “FELLAS…” scenario? It feels like most of us will have encountered them in the wild as we doomscroll our way through the doldrums of the Misinformation Age. Simply put, it’s when a man asks other men if it is in fact gay to…
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CultPunk, Death & The Art of Ritual | Tony Wolf | HITW 146
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[School of Everything Else 2024] This was a commissioned show for Tylor and Chris Finik. It covers the first two seasons of this animated show which can be found on Netflix, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. You can listen to the whole thing without fear of anything being made worse, and we keep a lot of secrets and surprises under wraps since statistica…
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Reinventing Your Career at 62: An Inspirational Journey with Antionette Blake
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Unlock the secrets to successful reinvention with our incredible guest Antionette Blake, a multi-award-winning Delaware blogger and social media strategist who transformed her career in her 60s. Discover how she turned career setbacks into a thriving entrepreneurial venture and why embracing your unique strengths can lead to unparalleled success. L…
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#7 The Proxy Mystery (Part 4 of 4): Ritual
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The final installment of Yowei's quest to solve the mystery of proxy converations. In this episode, Yowei talks to a ritual expert and tries explaining what she's learned about proxy conversations to her mom. From the episode: Michael Norton is a behavior scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and the author of The Ritual Effect: From Habit …
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(Preview) Paul Bishop | Jung, Parzifal & The Epic of Transformation | HITW 145
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[School of Movies 2024] What is a "hangout movie"? It's a film that concerns itself far less with telling one grand, overall story of one or two people's development or journey, and far more on literally spending time with the ensemble cast of characters. In this show I draw the comparison between the characters we see here and animals in a safari …
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#6 The Proxy Mystery (Part 3 of 4): Psychodrama
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Part 3 of Yowei's extremely meta quest to solve the mystery of proxy conversations. In this episode, Yowei learns about psychodrama, a psychotherapy that has similarities to proxy conversations and used to be a dominant modality in the U.S. and then died. Dr. Scott Giacomucci breaks down the mechanics of proxy conversations and tries his psychodram…
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(Preview) Rob Hopcke | The Archetypal Psychology of Homosexuality | HITW 144
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[School of Movies 2024] This is a special show for Chris Finik. It would have been a relatively straightforward endeavour for Sharon and I to delve into this one. It's a story that feels familiar and contains many of our very favourite elements; A betrayed lady thriving on her own untapped resourcefulness with help from a chain of women begun long …
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Midlife Reinvention: What is a Reinvention Superpower and 3 Ways to Find Yours!
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Have you ever wondered what hidden strength could guide you through the rollercoaster of midlife changes? Explore the captivating concept of a midlife reinvention superpower on this episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Join us as we uncover how identifying your unique superpower can help you tackle the myriad challenges of midlife, from aging…
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#5 The Proxy Mystery (Part 2 of 4): Connor Ratliff's Dead Eyes
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Part 2 of Yowei's quest to solve the mystery of proxy conversations. Why do they work? How? Can Yowei figure out how to explain the show to people who don't get it? In this episode, Yowei gets advice from actor, comedian, and proxy conversation expert Connor Ratliff. Over 20 years ago, Tom Hanks fired Connor from a small role in the HBO mini-series…
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[School of Everything Else 2024] This was a commissioned show for Self AKA Selfproclaimed. Ever since The Legend of Aang wrapped in 2008 there have been comics expanding upon what followed the defeat of Fire Lord Ozai. This, however, was a pair of books; 'The Rise of Kyoshi' and 'The Shadow of Kyoshi' detailing what occurred four centuries prior to…
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Glenn Belverio | Revisiting The 90s Queer Punk Art Movement | HITW 143
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[School of Everything Else 2024] This was a commissioned show for Dean R who just happens to sit at the ideal age to have discovered Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Vale on PlayStation 2 in 2001 as a kid. After it had a profound effect upon him, he went back to examine the original Klonoa: Door to Phantomile on PS1 from 1996. And while these puzzle-platformers…
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Episode 39: Empathy and Neurodiversity at Work with Emma Shaw
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In this episode of the Professional Empathy Podcast, Leanne Butterworth speaks with Emma Shaw from Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA) about the intersection of empathy and neurodiversity in the workplace. Emma, an advocate for neuro-inclusive practices, explains the concept of neurodiversity and the importance of accommodating different cognitive s…
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Reinvention at 66: Nina Zapala’s Journey to Embrace Imperfection and Ignite Her Purpose
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Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative journey of Nina Zapala, who has redefined the Myers-Briggs personality typing system through a spiritual lens. Key Points: ✨ Embracing Imperfection: Nina’s journey underscores the importance of accepting one’s flaws and mistakes as a crucial step towards personal growth. 🌱 Personal Growth Through Cri…
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#4 The Proxy Mystery (Part 1 of 4): Restorative Justice
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Yowei has a problem. She's having trouble explaining the show to people who don't get it. She knows proxy conversations work. But why? How? Part 1 of a 4-part quest to solve the mystery of proxy conversations. Yowei learns about a proxy conversation happening in a completely different context: restorative justice with proxy survivors and offenders.…
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[School of Movies 2024] This is a commissioned show for Chris Finik. And unlike the marketing for this straight-to-Hulu film our show is going to be a little more mysterious about the details, because it definitely was worth going in completely ignorant like we did. I even made some arresting artwork for this episode to better convey that this is n…
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(Preview) Safron Rossi | Psychology of the Kore Archetype | HITW 142
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[School of Movies 2024] After many years of thinking about how to tackle these two absolute idiots, we found the best angle for us. Ostensibly this is about the 1996 movie, which still holds up today and makes for an appealing, surprisingly general-audience-friendly and brisk hour and 21-minute comedy. This is an achievement, considering their extr…
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Resilience & Reinvention at 77: How Diane Givens is Redefining Life After Tragedy & Loss
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast! Today we dive deep into the transformative journey of Diane Givens, a 77-year-old powerhouse of resilience and reinvention. Diane’s story is a compelling testament to the strength and determination it takes to navigate life’s challenges and come out stronger on the other side. …
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[School of Movies 2024] Cloon June finally comes to a close with a magnificent romantic thriller, written by Elmore Leonard, the author of Get Shorty, 3:10 to Yuma and Rum Punch, which became Jackie Brown. This one hit at the tail end of the 90s, and became a significant landmark in the careers of George Clooney, director Steven Soderbergh and Geor…
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(Preview) Jack Mason aka The Perfume Nationalist | The War on Beauty | HITW 141
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This is an excerpt of a longer conversation. If you’d like to listen to the full episode and support the podcast, consider becoming part of the pack over at patreon.com/howlinthewilderness On this episode I speak with Jack Mason aka The Perfume Nationalist. Jack describes The Perfume Nationalist podcast as a continuing radio soap opera in which art…
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[School of Movies 2024] Initially we were going to cover this 2015 movie as the After School Club to close out Cloon June, but the more we delved into it, the more weighty and disturbingly messy it became. From the mind of visionary animated filmmaker Brad Bird (Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol) comes a movie based on a themed area of Disneylan…
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[School of Movies 2024] Cloon June continues with the slickest and arguably best Las Vegas heist movie. This 2001 remake of the underachieving 1960 Rat Pack original is less about establishing characters with any kind of arc and more about setting up the perfect mousetrap with eleven skilled individuals we can have fun with. It's a big old magic tr…
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Reinventing My 50s & 60s: How I Created Great Dames Inc. to Empower Women & Girls with Sharon Kelly Hake
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I’m beyond excited to share with you this week’s extraordinary episode, featuring the remarkable Sharon Kelly Hake, co-founder and president of Great Dames Inc. Sharon reinvented herself in her early 50s. At 67, she continues to reinvent in new ways. Episode Highlights: A Journey of Transformation: Sharon shares her incredible transition from a bus…
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(Preview) Dr. Sharon Blackie | How Stories Can Save Our Souls | HITW 140
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[School of Movies 2024] Cloon June, the month dedicated to George Clooney movies continues apace with his first significant lead part after over a decade of appearances in shonky Z-List horror and then two years of his breakout role in E.R. as eminently desirable paediatrician Doctor Ross. This is a firestorm of a counterpoint to that gentle healer…
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Episode 38: Empathy and Dementia with Lisa Twigg
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In this episode of The Professional Empathy Podcast, Leanne interviews social worker Lisa Twigg about empathy and dementia. Lisa shares insights from her personal experience caring for her father, who had dementia, and discusses her book 'Eighty Years Without Dementia', which reflects on the lessons learned from this journey. They explore the broad…
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Exploding the Myth of Meritocracy with Ofer Sharone [BONUS TEASER]
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Teaser for full-length exclusive bonus episode on Patreon. An in-depth interview with UMass Amherst sociologist and professor Ofer Sharone about the stigma trap that laid off workers can fall into and how the myth of meritocracy impacts even people who don't think they believe in it. For the full bonus episode, go to patreon.com/proxypodcast. From …
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[School of Movies 2024] It's not often we handle romantic comedies, but this one has more going on beneath the surface. With particular emphasis placed on the back and forth script, fast-flowing, overlapping dialogue and highly quotable, this extremely 90s movie showcases one of the most appealing onscreen couples in cinema history; Batman & Catwom…
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Derrick Jensen | The Ecology of Trauma & Healing | HITW 139 (Preview)
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Creative Reawakening at 55: Embracing Midlife Reinvention with Sharon Burton
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Reinvention Rebels Podcast: Transforming Lives After 50 🎙️✨ Welcome to the Reinvention Rebels podcast, where we celebrate women aged 50 to 90 who have transformed their lives in bold, remarkable and empowering ways. This episode features an inspiring conversation with creativity coach and artist Sharon Burton. Tune in to hear about her incredible r…
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[School of Movies 2024] Another unexpected Commission that came out of nowhere. Big thank you to Dean R for requisitioning this. Far less well-known in Wes Craven's body of work than the slashers, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, The Hills Have Eyes, Last House on the Left, this one is going outside his comfort zone. Starting out like a romantic …
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[School of Everything Else 2024] This was a show that was recommended to us a few times, but then wound up an unexpected commissioned episode. Compounding this, Willow has been a lover of this crazy, twisted, queer-friendly HELL for years, since the pilot surfaced on YouTube. They had already seen all eight episodes of Amazon's 2024 first season, a…
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#3 The Layoff Trilogy, Part 3: HR by Proxy
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With every layoff, there's the blackbox of what's really going on behind the scenes. Why did it go down the way it did? Was it really not about your performance, like they told you? How does the layoff list get made anyway? In our inaugural proxy conversation, we connect Miles and Elliot with a proxy HR professional to answer their layoff questions…
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