Best Telefilm Podcasts (2024)

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Elevating women in the film industry: a conversation with Kari Skogland 59:12

1d ago59:12

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Welcome to Season 3 of Maple Popcorn! In this season's inaugural episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with filmmaker and showrunner Kari Skogland, known for her Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning directorial work on "The Handmaid's Tale". Originally from Ottawa, Kari's journey in the industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Transitioning …

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Welcome to Season 3 of Maple Popcorn 1:02

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Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the Maple Popcorn Podcast hosted by Marriska Fernandes, where we take you behind the scenes of Canada's vibrant entertainment industry. This new season will bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes scoops, and unforgettable moments with your favourite Canadian stars and emerging talents. From blockbuster …

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It’s a Spinoff: The One by One Cast talks Don’t Open Till Christmas! rssverify

1+ y ago

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Happy Holidays to one and all! Amanda recently recorded a "pilot" episode of sorts with Vinegar Syndrome extras producer extraordinaire Ewan Cant, and it's all about slashers. It's called the One by One cast, and for this intro episode, Amanda and Ewan discuss the recent VS release Don't Open Till Christmas, which they also provided a commentary tr…

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Episode 61 is Here! We Love Curtis Harrington!

1+ y ago

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The Made for TV Mayhem Show is B.A.C.K. And just in time for Halloween! On this episode we're talking about two Curtis Harrington classics: The Cat Creature (1973) and Killer Bees (1974). Dan and Nate also throw out some of their favorite scary movie horror moments in tribute of Shudder's new series, 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (w…

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Content Ownership Advocacy: a Conversation with Joshua Jackson 40:18

2y ago40:18

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Joshua Jackson. You may have first discovered Joshua in his iconic role as Pacey Witter in the 90’s sitcom series Dawson’s Creek, but today, he is Chairman at Liquid Media Group, a business solutions company that offers end-to-end solution for film, TV, and video creators. He is also currently…

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Embracing Your Roots, and the Never-Ending Journey Towards Authenticity: a Conversation with Hamza Haq 53:11

2y ago53:11

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Hamza Haq. You likely know Hamza from CTV’s hit medical drama Transplant, now in its second season, where Hamza plays the lead role of Bash, a doctor who comes to Canada as a Syrian refugee during the ongoing Syrian civil war. The role earned him a Canadian Screen Award for ‘Best Lead Actor’ i…

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Small Town Alberta Teen to Schitt’s Creek Success: a Conversation with Karen Robinson 46:35

2y ago46:35

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Karen Robinson. Famously known for her role of Ronnie Lee in the award-winning smash hit comedy and global phenomenon Schitt’s Creek, Karen is currently starring in the budding female cop series Pretty Hard Cases, and in a leading role in Echoes, the Netflix mystery thriller miniseries from 13…

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Indigenous Excellence, Joy and Character Empowerment: a Conversation with Michael Greyeyes 35:25

2y ago35:25

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Michael Greyeyes, actor, director, scholar, educator, choreographer and graduate from Canada’s National School of Ballet. Michael is Plains Cree from the Muskeg Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, and you may know him for his iconic roles in award-winning Canadian horror film Blood Quantum, Can…

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From Republic of Doyle to Son of A Critch: a Conversation with Allan Hawco 52:19

2y ago52:19

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Newfoundland’s sweetheart, Allan Hawco! Allan is no stranger to the Canadian film and television scene. You likely know Allan as private investigator Jake Doyle from the hit TV show Republic of Doyle. Filmed in St. John’s, NL, the comedy-drama fast became a Canadian weekly favourite, airing fo…

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Filipino-Diasporic Communities in Canadian Films: a Conversation with Shasha Nakhai, Martin Edralin and Priscilla Galvez 51:19

2y ago51:19

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with three up-and-coming Canadian filmmakers: Shasha Nakhai, Martin Edralin, and Priscilla Galvez. Shasha co-directed and co-produced Scarborough with fellow filmmaker Rich Williamson. The film won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Picture, and Nakhai and Williamson won the award for Best Director…

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Maple Popcorn Season 2 Trailer 1:04

2y ago1:04

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite homegrown films and TV shows? It’s time for season 2 of Maple Popcorn! Discover exclusive interviews with Canadian icons and hear them talk about Canadian flicks and even break the fifth wall to share set anecdotes. Subscribe now and don't miss an episode; Maple Popcorn season launches Au…

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Episode 60 is here! We love Jeannot Szwarc

2+ y ago

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We're back! Join Dan, Nate and Amanda for a discussion about Jeannot Szwarc's two stellar ABC Movie of the Weeks: Night of Terror (1972) and You'll Never See Me Again (1973). And we'll promise not to stay away so long this time. Thanks so much for your patience, and most of all thank you so much for listening! (*and extra thanks to Dan for editing …

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Trap-Cast episode 6!

2+ y ago

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I really, really wanted to get this next Trap-Cast online, since I'm covering the last two episodes that aired in 1979. Seemed fitting. So, for this show, I'm discussing The Surrogate and Who's Little Hero Are You? Enjoy (please!)!By Amanda Reyes

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Episode 59: Celebrating Charles Bronson’s Small Screen Career

2+ y ago

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The Made for TV Mayhem Show has returned to celebrate what would have been Charles Bronson's 100th birthday! To help us ring in this - the holiest of holy days - we invited James Newton of Newton Talks (https://jamesedwardnewton.com/) to discuss three of Bronson's lesser talked about small screen appearances: the pilot for Man with a Camera (1958),…

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Episode 58: BFFs! A Shawnee Smith and Tammy Lauren Twofer

3y ago

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We're back! Well, we were back a while ago, but it took a long time to edit this because 2021 has shown no mercy. A big shout out to Dan for his help on getting this one edited! On this episode, you'll find Dan and Amanda palling around with Shawnee Smith and Tammy Lauren for this SS / TL twofer, Crime of Innocence (1985) and I Saw What You Did (19…

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Canada’s Gentleman: A Conversation with Colm Feore 43:02

3y ago43:02

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From the stages of Stratford to Hollywood, all Canadians have watched Colm Feore in one of his extraordinary roles. You may have seen him on the big screen in films like Thor, or the hilarious 2006 buddy cop flick Bon Cop Bad Cop, alongside Patrick Huard. You’ve noticed him on your TV screen if you've watched 24, The Borgias, and The Umbrella Acade…

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The 6ix is calling: a conversation with Clement Virgo and Thyrone Tommy 45:12

3y ago45:12

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In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with two Toronto-made filmmakers, Clement Virgo and Thyrone Tommy. Clement moved to Toronto from Jamaica as a young man and in 2015, he directed and co-wrote a six-part miniseries adaptation of The Book of Negroes, which captivated audiences across Canada and the US, winning a grand total of 12 Can…

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Some Chilling Matter: A Conversation with Adam MacDonald and Katharine Isabelle 41:24

3y ago41:24

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If you love a good scare, this episode is for you! This week on the podcast, our host chats with Adam MacDonald and Katharine Isabelle, two veterans of the horror genre, who call Canada home. Since he was a little boy, Adam MacDonald was captivated by the horror genre. The thrills and chills from classics like The Exorcist and Evil Dead had him won…

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Standing Tall and Proud: A Conversation with Filmmakers Tracey Deer and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers 43:54

3y ago43:54

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In this episode, we are joined by two impressive filmmakers, Tracey Deer and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers. This conversation has them bravely sharing their vulnerabilities, addressing both their careers and the personal struggles they continue to experience as Indigenous women in Canada. Tracey was born and raised in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, Q…

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You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: The Women Changing Canadian Film 39:49

3y ago39:49

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The landscape of Canadian cinema has changed drastically over the years, with our homegrown talent getting more international recognition for their unique and impactful work. In this episode, we sit down with three women who are changing the rules of the game in Canadian cinema and advocating for representation of diverse voices in today’s film and…

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Kim Coates: A Canadian Goon with a Whole Lotta Heart 37:08

3y ago37:08

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You know him for his roles as the quintessential bad boy in both Canadian and American films and TV series, but behind Kim Coates' tough guy exterior is a proud Canuck, with humble roots in the Canadian Prairies. Growing up playing hockey on the rinks in Saskatchewan, Kim dreamt of making it into the NHL. That is, before he took a drama course that…

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Introducing Maple Popcorn 0:53

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite homegrown films and TV shows? It’s time to pop the Maple Popcorn, go behind the camera and meet the people who are making it happen. Discover exclusive interviews with Canadian icons and hear them talk about Canadian flicks and even break the fifth wall to share set anecdotes. Subscribe n…

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A Very Special Episode: This House Possessed and an Interview with Parker Stevenson!

3+ y ago

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We're back with a very special episode! February 6th, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of This House Possessed, which aired on this day in 1981. It's looking good at 40, and to celebrate, I sat down with Parker Stevenson to discuss the great little horror telefilm that keeps on going. After the interview join Dan, Nate and myself for a discussion of…

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Trap-Cast is BACK!

3+ y ago

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Trapper John and his merry band of trouble-making do-gooders is back! Here is episode of five of the Trap-Cast. I discuss the season one episodes Taxi in the Rain and Licensed to Kill. Thank you for listening and I do hope you enjoy!By Amanda Reyes

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Episode 57: It’s a Glim Glim Christmas!

3+ y ago

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It hasn't even been a month, and we are back! We couldn't let the holiday season pass by without inviting our great friend Joanna Wilson of Christmas TV History back for our annual yuletide episode! We spend a little time stuck behind a forcefield with a lovable (but deadly) alien named Glim Gilm, who was a part of the Monsters TV series. And we pl…

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Episode 56: Horror Western Telefilms

3+ y ago

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We are back with a brand new episode, and it turned out to be one of those marathon recordings... Just like the olden days of the show, which is a bit kismet since we're going back to the Old West as we take a look at two surreal and fascinating Horror/Western hybrid TV movies, Black Noon (1971) and Into the Badlands (1991)! We are joined by a very…

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Episode 55: Have a Supernatural TV Movie Marathon with Midnight Offerings and The Sins of Dorian Gray

3+ y ago

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Happy Halloween! We're here to help you ring in the spookiest time of year with two supernatural telefilms: Midnight Offerings (1981) and The Sins of Dorian Gray (1983). We're joined by one of our favorite people on the planet, Justin Kerswell of both the website The Hysteria Lives and the companion podcast The Hysteria Continues! We do hope you ha…

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Episode 54! We’re going back to school with the CBS Schoolbreak!

3+ y ago

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Welcome back! We are a little late getting our head gear and Swatches in place, but we're here to help you go back to school with two CBS Schoolbreak Specials: Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter (1981) and The Drug Knot (1986). Lots of illegal shenanigans to behold. We do hope you enjoy!By Amanda Reyes

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A Very Special Episode: Shades of Love and Ken Atchitiy!

4y ago

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Welcome to a very special episode of Shades of Love. Amanda interviews Ken Atchity about his wonderful direct to video romance series Shades of Love. Then Amanda and Dan discuss two entries from the series, Echoes in Crimson and The Rose Cafe (both 1987). Ken was a wonderful guest and provides a lot of info about this great series where you will on…

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Episode 53 is here! We love you Aaron Spelling!

4y ago

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Welcome back to episode 53, where all of our love is given to the amazing Aaron Spelling! Dan and Amanda are joined by Jon Larkin of Screaming Queenz to discuss The Old Man Who Cried Wolf (1970) and the Charlie's Angels pilot telefilm (1976). We had a blast, and we hope you do too! Thank you for listening!…

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Trap-Cast Episode 4 is here!

4y ago

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I am back with episode 4 of the Trap-Cast! For this show I am talking about the Trapper John M.D. episodes What Are Friends For and One More for My Baby. I hope to be back soon with more Trap-Cast goodness, but for now, please enjoy. And thanks so much for toughing this out while I try to fit this spinoff into a regular thing!…

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s Love Letter to Television: A Special MFTVM episode!

4y ago

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Welcome to a very special minisode dedicated to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. We talk about how QT's amazing film truly comes from the heart and pays a lot of respect to a golden era of television, as he presents TV as its own form of cinema. We hope you enjoy this one! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 52: We Love Shannen Doherty

4y ago

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Welcome back! This is a very special episode for us because we got to talk about Shannen Doherty’s wonderful and underrated TV movie career. On tap: Satan’s School for Girls (2000) and Another Day (2001). We are joined by our great friend Erik Threfall of The Hysteria Continues, who just happens to be a huge […]…

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The Name the TV Movie Game Returns!

4y ago

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We're back with a special minisode for everyone with a little extra time on their hands. We resurrected the Name that TV Movie Game, and added a new segment! Hope you enjoy!By Amanda Reyes

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Episode 51 is here! Goliath Awaits!

4+ y ago

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We're back with a new episode, and we had a great time recording it. We hope you enjoy hanging out with Dan and Amanda and their good friend Gore Blimey of the Trilogy Terror Podcast as we discuss the early 80s mini-series Goliath Awaits!We will be back very soon to celebrate Shannen Doherty's amazing TV movie career. As you may know, with the worl…

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Episode 3 of Trap-Cast is ALIVE!

4+ y ago

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Well, 2020 is looking promising! I got to episode three of the Trap-Cast! And I'm so happy to be here discussing Love is a Three Way Street and The Shattered Image. Enjoy!By Amanda Reyes

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Episode 50: It’s a Mayhem Christmas Special

4+ y ago

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Happy Holidays to one and all! We are back with our annual Christmas special. And no Made for TV Mayhem holiday extravaganza would be complete without our lovely annual co-host, Joanna Wilson of Christmas TV History. This year we're talking about the wonderful Dupont Show with June Allyson episode titled A Silent Panic, which features Harpo Marx in…

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Episode 49: Small Screen Car Porn!

4+ y ago

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We poked around under the hood before we got down and dirty with Death Car on the Freeway and Gladiator! So, welcome to our Small Screen Car Porn episode. Try as we might, it wasn't as naughty as we thought it was going to be, but Dan and I had a lot of fun discussing these TV movies. We hope you enjoy!…

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Warner Archives Blu Ray Giveaway Contest!

4+ y ago

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The Made for TV Mayhem Show is so excited that Warner Archives has supplied us with a Blu-Rray double pack of Bad Ronald and Don't Be Afraid of the Dark to give away to one lucky listener!Like our Snowbeast contest, this involves listener participation. You can check out this short podcast episode we put together, which explains what you need to do…

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Episode 48: Celebrate Halloween with Moxey!

4+ y ago

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We mean John Llewellyn Moxey! Pretty sure I just used that joke last week, but be kind... It's been an insane month. But we're here (thanks to Dan who edited this episode) and we've been joined by the wonderful Bill Ackerman of Supporting Characters podcast to give some well-deserved love to Mr. Moxey. We discuss a bunch of his films, but the main …

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Episode 47: We’re Going Back to School with Mike McBeardo McPadden!

4+ y ago

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Make sure you've got your Pee Chee folders and your No. 2 pencils, cuz the Made for TV Mayhem Show is going back to school again! This time we're talking about the other three Rs: Rock and Roll and Rad! We're talking about Ron Howard's sweet coming of age telefilm Cotton Candy (1978) and the TVPG teen sex dramedy Senior Trip (1981). Our guest on th…

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Episode 46: We Love You Valerie Harper!

5y ago

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We're back (finally). So sorry for the delay. Especially with this episode, which is our love letter to some of Valerie Harper's best known genre TV movies. We recorded it just a couple of days before we lost one of the most vibrant women in the world. I wanted to get this out sooner, so we could mourn together. But, thanks to some recording issues…

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La conférence de rentrée de CPU

5y ago

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Résumé de la soirée en moins de 3 minutes, en vidéo et sans le son. Ou alors avec le son, mais ça dure une heure, et vous n'avez pas les mêmes images. Radio Comme annoncé, on a fait une rentrée dans les normes : Au fin fond d'une zone industrielle, dans un célèbre lieu artistique, dans le double container d'un hackerspace. Et elle signe le début de…

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« Akira » : ce qu'Otomo révèle sur nos sociétés par la gestion des foules

5y ago

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Texte de ma conférence donnée lors du THSF 2019, avec supports et liens, références, crédits et mercis.Je reviens sur ce qu’Otomo nous dit dans ses œuvres (et pas seulement dans Akira) sur la gestion des émeutes par les forces de l’ordre civiles et militaires, mais aussi sur ce qu’il n’avait pas vu et ce qu’il n’avait pas prévue malgré ses récits d…

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Trap-Cast Episode 2 is (finally) here!

5y ago

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Well, I somehow got a second episode together! Thank you for your patience! On Trap Cast #2 I talk about the episodes Flashback and Deadly Exposure, and I manage to keep the love train for Dr. Riverside rolling! It's in my heart to do so. There were a couple of hiccups, and I'm still having trouble not talking fast. Like I said in the episode, we'r…

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Episode 45 is here! Cruise into Hell With Us!

5y ago

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We're taking on the small screen high seas in this episode of The Made for TV Mayhem Show, and we're talking about two amazing TV movie thrillers. So, slather on your best sunscreen, grab a Mai Tai and check out our discussions over Death Cruise (1974) and Cruise into Terror (1978). Enjoy, and thank you so much for listening!We're taking about six …

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Episode 44: We Watched the Detectives!

5y ago

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We went undercover, guys. It was awesome. We took a look at two great detective pilot TVMs: The House on Greenapple Road (1970), which would lead to the short lived series Dan August, and we also watched the second Harry-O pilot, Smile Jenny, You're Dead (1944). We felt Marion Ord's pain and we fell in love with Zalman King! We hope you enjoy!And o…

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Episode 1 of the Trap Cast is here!

5+ y ago

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After threatening to do a podcast-spinoff dedicated to Trapper John M.D., Amanda finally sat down and did it! In the debut episode, Amanda discusses Trapper's pilot, it's connection to Medical Center and the beginning of TJ's dance with reverse psychology. There are some hiccups, but lots of soundbites and gratuitous use of the series' incredible s…

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The 2019 Rondo Awards and Our Show!

5+ y ago

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The Made for TV Mayhem Show was nominated for a Rondo!!! We weren't sure if we might be picking up a few listeners through that nomination, so we thought we'd get together and each suggest an episode we felt gave people a good idea of what we do. They are episodes that show us at our best... or at our least confused. Something like that. So, of cou…

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Episode 43: Love Letters for a Late Valentine’s

5+ y ago

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Yes, we're just a tad late, but we're only speaking of love yet again this February. We made it a twofer though. We're talking romantic comedies, and our double features two of our favorite small screen faces who are no longer here. Dan and Amanda discuss Every Man Needs One (1972), starring Ken Berry and More than Friends (1978), starring Penny Ma…

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