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The Monte Hall Effect

Tim Lloyd, Tola Marts

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Tim Lloyd and Tola Marts are two leaders in the Seattle aerospace community with over forty years of experience between them dealing with aerospace and high tech issues. They're also avid film buffs, and in each podcast they'll take a different science fiction film and discuss three key facets: *Science: How well do the scientific ideas in the film reflect real science. *Fiction: Do the film's plot and characterization take the viewer on a fun or intriguing journey? And… *Film: Does the movi ...
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Thoughts of a Random (Citizen Remote Podcast) is a podcast oriented around open ideas, entrepreneurship, travel, investing, politics, philosophy, and an odd take on history. Together with Toarc United & Citizen Remote we talk with thought leaders from all around the world to stir the innovative mind. This podcast specifically talks about the importance of having an international perspective, the ins and outs of the business world, the entrepreneurial life, the digital nomad life, investing a ...
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MovieMaker Magazine

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From MovieMaker Magazine, a podcast featuring conversations with great moviemakers about the art and craft of making movies. Tim Molloy talks to moviemakers about screenwriting, directing, acting, and all of the other creative work that goes into moviemaking. Like MovieMaker's print magazine and moviemaker.com, we're here for everyone who wants to learn more about how movies are made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hit Man star Glen Powell and director Richard Linklater talk about co-writing their story of a quiet college professor who goes undercover to impersonate a hitman and catch people looking for hired killers. He ends up falling in love. We talk about Steely Dan, submitting to passion to become the person you want to be, thinking, overthinking, and se…
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Tola and Tim are joined by our wonderful editor, Paul, to discuss the 1984 cult classic, "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension." Featuring an all-star cast including Jeff Goldblum as one of the least-weird characters, Robocop's Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Christopher Lloyd as John Bigbooté, Yakov Smirnoff, Ellen Barkin, Clancy…
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Vera Drew is the creator of The People's Joker, which evolved from an attempt to re-edit Todd Phillip's 2019 into its own completely original work of art — a very affectionate parody of Batman mythology and all the ideas it takes for granted. Combining comedy, animation, and Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher's flair for cartoonish drama, it's a punkis…
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The boys talk “Call Your Boyfriend,” ABBA, The Swedish Chef, tasty pastries, the best dates to visit Minnesota, “The Rapture,” bleak (and unwatchable?) movies from Scandinavian directors, "Funny Games" (grrrrrr...), misunderstood "happy" endings, Avenue 5, Silent Spring, the cold calculus of actual human colonization, "A City on Mars" by Kelly and …
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In this episode the guys join the future Captain America, the former archangel Gabriel, the future Kim Ki-taek, the former Caligula, and the former Gene Kranz as they circumnavigate a frozen Earth in Bong Joon-Ho's 2013 Snowpiercer. They explore the mysteries of apex predators vs. reindeer, the merits of late- or post-capitalistic societies and mer…
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Some people think of virtual reality as an escape from actual reality. But helping you escape reality is the opposite of what Felix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël hope to do through their immersive virtual reality company, Felix & Paul Studios. The Emmy-winning Montreal-based studio takes audiences to places they might otherwise never go — to the Inte…
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Coss Marte created a prison-based workout program in solitary confinement, then turned it into a thriving business called Conbody that employs ex-inmates. Their recidivism rate is zero. Debra Granik, the brilliant Oscar-nominated director of films including Winter's Bone and Leave No Trace, tells the story in Conbody vs Everybody, premiering today …
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Documentary podcast Actual Facts is back on the MovieMaker feed to talk docs! Eric and Jason discuss "American Pain," a documentary that tells the story of twin brothers and bodybuilders Chris and Jeff George, who operated a franchise of pain clinics in Florida where they made millions of dollars handing out pills like candy. The film's director, D…
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Cory Choy's Esme, My Love is a mother-daughter thriller, set in the wilds of upstate New York and powered by visual and auditory experimentation. Choy relied not just on his extensive experience as a sound designer (he runs NYC's Silver Sound) but also on his own life experiences, from recording music with his friends in his early teens to being a …
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Brian Helgeland has won an Oscar for the screenplay of L.A. Confidential and was nominated again for Mystic River. He wrote and directed films including Payback, A Knights Tale and 42. But the film he always wanted to make is Finestkind, inspired by his experience on a fishing boat off the coast of his Massachusetts hometown. It's now out on Paramo…
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Filmmaker Sharon "Rocky" Roggio is a lesbian filmmaker who hopes to someday change her Christian pastor father's mind about homosexuality. Like many Christians, he believes that the Bible condemns it. But her new documentary, 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, argues that mistranslations at a 1946 gathering led to widespread misundersta…
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John Carney and Gary Clark tell stories of scrappy amateurs trying to break into the music industry — because they've both been there. Flora and Son is about a working-class young Irish woman (Eve Hewson, magnetic) who picks up a guitar for her son, and ends up learning to play it herself with help from an American teaching lessons online (Joseph G…
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Episode 74 Follow The Host Download the App Exploring the Future of Flexible Work What if your traditional on-site job could offer as much flexibility as a remote job? What if you could strike a balance between work and life, without compromising your productivity? Work futurist, Domenico Pinto with his extensive knowledge and experiences, sheds li…
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Episode 60 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Global Perspectives on History, Culture, Politics, and Food Imagine sharing a fascinating conversation about history, politics, culture, and food with a well-traveled entrepreneur, Fernando Pujalt, who's lived everywhere from Peru to South Africa, before finding his home in Spain. We cover topics …
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Episode 61 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Asynchronous Audio Technology Can you imagine a world where audio content creation is as simple as clicking a button? Carl Robinson, the brain behind Rumble Studio, is bringing that dream to life by revolutionizing asynchronous interview audio technology. We journey through the fascinating world o…
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Episode 58 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: A Mentalist Mindset with Jonathan Pritchard In this rewind episode, we have a fantastic conversation with Jonathan Pritchard, a legendary mentalist and business consultant. I talk with Jonathan about psychological blind spots and how they relate to business, how mind can shape reality, the inner w…
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Episode 57 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Crypto Marketing - Smart Contract Applications, NFTs and Blockchain Scalability In this rewind episode, I am joined by Tim Haldorsson, CEO and founder of Lunar Strategy, a leading NFT and crypto marketing agency, based in Portugal. We start off the conversation by talking about running a company i…
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Episode 56 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Artificial Intelligence for Startups: Privacy, Web 3 & Angel Investing Get ready to join us on a remarkable journey with Arthur Root, a dynamic angel investor and the diligent CEO of AI company Nostra. He explains how Nostra utilizes artificial intelligence to provide personalized website experien…
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Episode 55 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: A German and Swiss Entrepreneurial Conversation with Priscilla Schelp Ever wondered what it's like to sail across the Atlantic? Our fascinating guest, Priscilla Schelp, not only survived a grueling 17-day journey across the vast ocean but also found the challenges of space constraints, rationing, …
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Episode 53 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: A Global C-Suite Consulting Mindset Ever wished you could harness the power of imperfect action to skyrocket your entrepreneurial journey? Get ready to be enlightened as we engage with Angel Ribo, a globe-trotting citizen devoted to helping disadvantaged children in Latin America become entreprene…
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Episode 52 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: An Alternative Take on Investments We're thrilled to embark on a thrilling journey with our esteemed guest, Chris Odegard, as he pulls back the curtain on the intriguing world of alternative investments. A traditional investor turned savvy financial strategist, Chris shares his insights on low-ris…
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Episode 48 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: East Africa Lifestyle and Inspiring Youth Get ready to step into the inspiring world of Sean SF Banks, a trailblazer in youth development and a beacon for global change. Sean's life took an unexpected turn when he stumbled upon a youth development path that led him to create his motivational magaz…
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Episode 73 Follow The Host Download the App Remote Work Opportunities in Albania Ever imagined what it is like to transition from living in a communist country to a thriving, modern capital city? Join us as we journey with Skerdi Sino, an ardent advocate for Albania and the Balkan region, who paints a vivid picture of his homeland’s beauty and cult…
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Episode 47 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Ecological Intelligence & Oika Art What if our connection with nature could be restored using art, ecology, and technology? That’s exactly what Dr. Rich Blundell has achieved through his company, Oika. Join us as we journey with Dr. Blundell into the cosmic mysteries of the universe and how the ea…
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Episode 72 Follow The Host Download the App When a Freelancer Becomes a Solopreneur What happens when a solo entrepreneur takes the plunge into the deep end of business strategy? Hear it firsthand from Claire Gallagher, the founder of Claire Creative, as she sheds light on her journey from freelancer to business owner. This conversation delves into…
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Episode 46 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: The Future of Entrepreneurialism & The Importance of Ecology Ecological scientist and former commercial fisherman, Dr. Rich Blundell, joins us in this fascinating conversation. Are you curious to know how a profound encounter with a tuna sparked a life-altering exploration of the world for him? We…
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Cinematographer Steven Holleran doesn't do anything the easy way. For A Boy. A Girl. A Dream: Love on Election Night, he shot one continuous 90-minute film while racing down Sunset Boulevard. For Missing, he handed off cameras to the actors. And for his latest project, Sympathy for the Devil, he found ways to make a car ride with Nicholas Cage and …
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Episode 71 Follow The Host Download the App Embracing Expat Life and Global Entrepreneurship Ever fancied embarking upon a journey across the globe, right from the comfort of your living room? Our conversation with Jason Moore, the founder of Zero to Travel, will surely quench your wanderlust. Together, we traverse Jason's intriguing life as an exp…
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Episode 44 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Financial Zen - AR, VR, Web 3 & Perspective This podcast episode features an amazing interview with Zac Juergensen and covers a variety of topics related to technology and society. We discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of virtual and augmented reality, the importance of investing and wea…
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Episode 70 Follow The Host Download the App The Inspiring Journey of Serial Entrepreneur Have you ever watched a seedling grow into a towering tree? That's the trajectory of Senad Santic, our guest on today's episode. From escaping war-torn Yugoslavia to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur in Sweden, Senad forged his own path and ignited his …
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Episode 43 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Is Cryptocurrency the Future of Money? This repurposed rewind of an old podcast episode features guest Zac Juergensen, who talks about his background, growing up in a difficult family situation, and joining the Marine Corps. He also discusses his interest in finance and investing, and how he went …
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Episode 69 Follow The Host Download the App Navigating Remote Work and World Travels Imagine exploring 56 countries and counting, all while working remotely and building a career. Meet Juliana Rabbi, a remote work coach and digital nomad currently traversing South Africa. In this captivating conversation, Juliana shares her journey from rarely trav…
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Episode 42 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Selling Remotely Today In this repurposed rewind of an old podcast episode, I welcome Mickeli Bedore, a sales expert and entrepreneur, who talks about his background in sales and entrepreneurship, the importance of marketing and obtaining revenue streams at the start of a business, and the evoluti…
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Extraction 2 director Sam Hargrave thought long and hard about how to top the 12-minute nonstop action sequence in the first Extraction, and thought of one way to do it when he saw a weather forecast calling for snow: "What if we light Chris Hemsworth on fire?" Here's our full talk with Hargrave about stunts, Oscars, the writer's strike, and yes, f…
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Episode 68 Follow The Host Download the App Internet Detox & Tangible Products In this podcast episode, I talk to Nini Fritz, a remote team-building coach who aims to humanize the digital work environment and create more meaningful connections in the virtual office. The conversation covers Nini's background, including her bringing up in rural Germa…
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The new doc IT'S BASIC examines how the idea of Universal Basic Income – giving people money to do with as they please —plays out in the real world. The doc by Marc Levin explores how innovators like former Stockton, California mayor Michael Tubbs have helped introduce programs that get money directly into the hands of those who need it. What do th…
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Sav Rodgers was a 12-year-old queer kid in Kansas when he first found his mom's VHS copy of Chasing Amy, the Kevin Smith film he credits with saving his life. It also inspired Sav's triumphant TED Talk and now the documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, which premiered at Tribeca. In this episode we talk with Sav and Chasing Chasing Amy producer Alex Schm…
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Episode 41 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: From MMA Fighter to Life Coach: How Mason Roberts Fights Stress This repurposed rewind of an old podcast episode features an interview with Mason Roberts, an ex-professional MMA fighter turned life coach and entrepreneur. Roberts talks about his background, including his career-ending injury, his …
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Episode 67 Follow The Host Download the App My guest in this episode is Han Talbot, host of The Remote Life. She’s a lifestyle and business blogger with a mission to inspire others to live their dreams. We met during the Work in Sunshine program in Herzegovina, so we begin our conversation with our experiences in the program, the region of Herzegov…
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Nardeep Khurmi wrote, directed and stars in Land of Gold, a cross-country, cross-cultural road trip exploring the dynamic between a Punjabi American truck driver (Khurmi) and a Mexican-American girl named Elena (Caroline Valenicia) whom he finds hiding in his trailer. "Can you get more American," he asks, "than two communities of color, who have be…
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Episode 35 Follow The Host Download the App Rewind: Italy, History, & the EU In this repurposed rewind of an old podcast episode, I welcome Alberto, a lawyer and strategic council for foreigners investing in Italy and small and medium enterprises in Southern Italy. We start by discussing the complexity of the Italian police forces, the cultural and…
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Episode 66 Follow The Host Download the App From Manchester to the World: Insights of a Nomadic Founder The podcast episode features an interview with Chris Cerra, founder of Remote Base, a startup that helps remote workers find and book affordable accommodations around the world. The conversation covers various topics related to remote work and tr…
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Interview With Founder of Digital Heroes in Koh Samui 📧 Get in touch with Digital Heroes: ⁠https://www.digitalheroes.global/en⁠ 💻 Connect with our guest on LinkedIn: ⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/ivopaschold⁠ 💘 Finding your Ikigai (free worksheet): ⁠https://www.peopleatheartcoaching.com/finding-your-ikigai⁠ 💳 Estonian E-residency Program: ⁠https://ww…
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Episode 34 Follow The Host Download the App Italy, History, & the EU In this repurposed rewind of an old podcast episode, I welcome Alberto, a lawyer and strategic council for foreigners investing in Italy and small and medium enterprises in Southern Italy. Alberto discusses the impact of family on Italian culture, the separation of powers in Italy…
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Episode 65 Follow The Host Download the App Non-Profits and Intentional Happiness In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Steve Fredlund, a non-profit guru and a team building expert. We started the conversation with his experiences of running a non-profit in Rwanda, Africa and focused on advice for starting a non-profit, obtaining the fu…
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Ali Afshar has one of the most unique origin stories in Hollywood. His family moved to Petaluma, California after the Iranian Revolution of 1979, and he sought peace against a backdrop of tragedy by wrestling and street racing. A stuntman older brother helped him make his way into acting, and he soon became a producer as well. His latest project is…
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Episode 24 Follow The Host Download the App Survival Specialist Cockatoo Paul In this repurposed rewind of an old podcast episode, I welcome Paul Cockatoo, a survival specialist, and musician, as my guest. Paul discusses his background as a professional musician and his love for nature, as well as his survivalist course and the skills he teaches. T…
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Episode 64 Follow The Host Download the App New Ways to Hire & Get Hired - Mindset of a Remote CTO In this episode, we look at a fresh perspective on recruitment. My guest Janelle Tiulentino from Talentdrop is the CTO of the company. Among other things, Janelle shares what it is like to be a CTO in a startup (what all the responsibilities are) with…
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In this episode the guys welcome a very special guest: their long time friend, Naval Aviator and retired NASA astronaut Jeff Ashby and talk about a FMECA gone wrong, the ISS, radios, ground communications, TDRS, schedule, crews, procedure vs cowboyism, creative plumbing solutions, clean vs clutter, the miracle of velcro, Jeff's Sleeping Pod Project…
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Join me for an exclusive digital nomad interview with Desmond Dixon on Lamai Beach in Koh Samui. Desmond is a professional speaker traveling the world building remote sales teams. 🙋 Learn More About Remote Sales Manager: https://www.remotesalesmanager.io/ 💻 Connect with Desmond on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-l-dixon-%F0%9F%8C%8E-7…
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