Best Alison Chace Podcasts (2024)

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Making Art with Paris Heart 1:07:02

4d ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Artist, musician, and rising star Paris Heart joins me on the podcast to discuss the modern music industry and how artists’ creative processes have evolved. Paris tells me about his experiences being born and raised on a Native American reservation, and we share which musician from any era we would choose to resurrect by performing a séance and the…

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Monster Orgy with Hunter Collins 1:09:40

10d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Spooky Season is upon us, and stand-up comedian Hunter Collins joins me on the podcast today as a foreign correspondent deeply embedded in the Czech Republic. If you love learning, get ready to learn. We discuss some of the most undiscussed news stories, such as the grand prize winner of the Python Florida Challenge in the Everglades. Things get a …

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From the Archives: The Environmental Voter Project with Nathaniel Stinnett 1:16:28

16d ago1:16:28

1:16:28

This episode was originally published on January 31, 2023. Nathaniel Stinnett is the Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project, a non-partisan nonprofit that uses data analytics and behavioral science to mobilize environmentalists to vote. He joins me on the podcast today to discuss how the project was created, why some envi…

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Shark Diving with Cristina Zenato 1:12:55

1M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

In this episode, I am joined by professional diver, ocean and cave explorer, shark ecologist, photographer, speaker, writer, and conservationist Cristina Zenato to talk about shark behavior and how to care for these vital members of the ocean ecosystem. Cristina alone has pulled out over 300 fishing hooks from sharks' mouths with her own hands. She…

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Horror Bizness with Jessica Anderson 50:09

2M ago50:09

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In this episode, I am joined by screenwriter, actress, and director Jessica Anderson to discuss the horror filmmaking genre. We talk about classic horror films, modern horror films, and the tropes that have stood the test of time and which ones need to be retired. We also talk about her latest short film "Money Back Guarantee" that is currently in …

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The Process of Storytelling with Bruce Grossman 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Bruce Grossman is a photographer and filmmaker from New York City currently based in Denver, Colorado. He is currently premiering his short documentary "FRANK," depicting the life of Denver tattoo artist Frank Simanton. Bruce and I discuss his strategies and processes for finding a great story and telling it in a compelling way that allows audience…

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Talkin' Twisters with Samantha Ireland 1:14:43

3M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Actress Samantha Ireland gets swept up into the heart-pounding action in Universal Pictures' epic storm disaster film "Twisters" and then lands safely here at My Views Are My Own podcast. We talk about her role in the film, the best and most exciting scenes, and the movie magic that went into the creation of this blockbuster hit. We discuss the cre…

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Pushing Back Against the Dystopia with Joe Mayall 1:09:20

3M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

In this episode I am joined by journalist and labor activist Joe Mayall to take a deep look at and discuss solutions for the current state of American domestic politics. We discuss relevant and important questions such as: Why do conservatives fetishize debate? What is the difference between people like Ben Shapiro that use debate for social media …

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Continental Split with Alison Chace 1:08:43

3M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

If you guessed I was going to ask Alison Chace about her role in the Tubi original disaster film "Continental Split" then you’re a pretty good guesser. But if you also guessed that I was going to surprise her with an improv scene that proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that I would be the best chief of staff for any governor in the country, then y…

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Under the Sea with Avery Nunn 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this episode, I am joined by environmental science journalist and photographer Avery Nunn, who shares with me about her love for the planet and all things nature and how she uses visual storytelling to share this love with others. She tells me about her work in investigative climate reporting and what she hopes to accomplish by sharing informati…

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Picture in Picture 54:35

4M ago54:35

54:35

In this episode, I am joined by actor Bryan McClure, who most recently appears as a documentary filmmaker opposite Oscar winners Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates in the newest HBO original movie "The Great Lillian Hall." McClure has also appeared in a number of films and TV shows, including as the Headless Night in the Disney mystery adventure film Ha…

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A Journey to the End of the Road 1:07:52

4M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

In this episode, I talk to sustainability and ESG strategy expert, best-selling author, and award-winning documentarian James Fountain about protecting the environment, making lasting global change, and seeking adventure in the farthest corners of the planet. James, who has been referred to as a "real life Indiana Jones" talks to me about his new s…

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The Progressive Parent with Kavin Senapathy 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

In this episode, I am joined by award-winning science journalist and author Kavin Senapathy to discuss her forthcoming book "The Progressive Parent: Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kids." We talk about the inspiration for digging into this topic and how to help children develop the traits and characteristics that…

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Doug and Levi and Lisa at a Gas Station on Charlotte Pike 1:03:14

4M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

In this episode, I talk with married filmmaker duo Lisa Hammer and Levi Wilson about their newest short film, "Luke and Emma at a Gas Station on Franklin Ave," a semi-autobiographical story about a mixed Asian-American boy and his mother and the interactions they have while stopping at a convenience store. Levi is an award-winning playwright and Li…

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From the Archives: More Bees Please 58:48

4M ago58:48

58:48

This episode was originally released on October 19, 2021. In this episode, Cindy Moore tells me how she maintains 1,300 beehives and the millions of bees that live in them to pollinate farms in Florida, California, and New York so that we can continue to have food and oxygen. Thanks Cindy! We also talk about how 75% of the honey in supermarkets is …

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From the Archives: A Shipping Container Named Desire (aka Cat on a Hot Tin Shipping Container) 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

This episode was originally released on August 7, 2022. In this episode, I am joined by author and journalist Amy Fusselman to discuss the religion of money. Is it ethical for a cognitive behavioral therapist to sell real estate to their clients? Why are so many people who work in high finance so attracted to mysticism? What is Eco-Marxism? Can a s…

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Perspective is Everything 56:43

5M ago56:43

56:43

In this episode, I am joined by Adam Butler, author of Butler's DMT Field Guide: A Brief History, Step-by-Step Recipes, and Personal Experiences from a DMT Saturated Consciousness. Adam had a successful, lucrative career in real estate but, in his own words, was a "narcissist asshole alcoholic." Seeking a dramatic change, he took a huge leap by lea…

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Bad People on Both Sides: Marquis de Morès vs. Teddy Roosevelt 41:26

5M ago41:26

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In this episode, I am joined by actor Jeff DuJardin, who plays the Marquis de Morès on the new TV show Elkhorn. The Marquis de Morès was most known for being an adversary to Theodore Roosevelt while both men lived in the badlands of North Dakota. Jeff and I discuss whether his historical character, a French entrepreneur who married into money and s…

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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride 50:14

5M ago50:14

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Actor PJ Sosko joins me on the podcast to talk about his role as the iconic Hunter S. Thompson on the HBO MAX series "Girls on the Bus." We talk about his method for how he prepares to portray such well-known and legendary figures such as Hunter S. Thompson and Ernest Hemingway, as well as other acting techniques for playing larger-than-life charac…

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Another Nashville Episode? With Kaelin Denton 55:40

6M ago55:40

55:40

Doug and Kaelin set out to answer the question that seems to be on everyone's minds: Should I move to Nashville?? Together, they dispel some myths about Nashville, take a deep dive into several news articles, and analyze some claims about whether or not the city should be considered a hotspot. While Doug responds to this burning question with a res…

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Mother Father Sister Brother Frank 53:18

6M ago53:18

53:18

In this episode, filmmaker Caden Douglas joins me to talk about his new horror comedy film "Mother Father Sister Brother Frank," the keys to writing great dialogue, the role of set design in creating the right mood for a scene, and the joys of witnessing great stunt work. We also talk about several activities that can either bring a family together…

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Sign the Show with Cat Brewer 55:35

6M ago55:35

55:35

Filmmaker and educator Cat Brewer joins me on the podcast to discuss her award-winning documentary feature film Sign the Show, which tells the story of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at live performances. The film aims to amplify voices in the deaf and hard of hearing community and raise awareness about the quest for access to live enter…

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Want to See a Cool Trick? 47:35

6M ago47:35

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In this episode, I am joined by the phenomenal magician Gabriella Lester. Gabriella started her magic career at the age of ten, performed Houdini's legendary straight jacket escape at 14, and by 20 years old she had been featured in the New York Times as one of the most important women in magic, making her mark in a male-dominated industry. We disc…

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A Jackass, a Whalecock, and a Big Brother Walk into a Bar 1:10:59

7M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Dave Carnie is the former Editor-In-Chief of Big Brother Magazine, one of the co-creators of MTV's Jackass, the owner of Whalecock Skateboarding, the proud father of two dachshunds, and my new favorite pen pal. He joins me on the show to talk about his experience writing and working with the greatest magazine in the world and how it launched the hi…

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Fear of the Unknown 1:12:12

7M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

In this episode, I am joined by Marina Pirkle, a clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic healer, and spiritual coach who has traveled the world to study under some of the most powerful healers across the globe. Marina shared with me how the mind is capable of healing most anything, why guilt is often attached to grief, and how our psychological reality c…

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The Craig Kelly Story with Eric Blehm 1:12:07

7M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

In this episode, I am joined by New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and former Editor in Chief of Transworld Snowboarding Magazine Eric Blehm to discuss legendary pioneer snowboarder Craig Kelly. Craig Kelly is arguably the most influential snowboarder of all time. Eric's new book, "The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche…

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It's a Penguin Attack! 1:05:11

8M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

In this episode, I am joined by sci-fi author and penguin enthusiast Kris Bird to discuss her new book series, everything about emperor penguins, and why Benedict Cumberbatch struggles to say the word "penguin." We consult two important sources - the Wildlife Federation and Buzzfeed - to measure Kris' immense expertise on penguins, and we discuss o…

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Taking Real Action Toward Protecting Endangered Species with Ian Redmond 1:29:34

8M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

In this episode, I am joined by internationally renowned conservationist Ian Redmond who has more than 45 years of experience ranging from field research to developing anti-poaching policy for the United Nations. Ian is the Head of Conservation at Ecoflix and is an ambassador for the UN's Convention on Migratory Species. Ian takes me on a journey t…

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Bonus Episode: The Performance Enhancing Drugs Olympics 21:57

8M ago21:57

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Libertarian billionaire Peter Theil and several other venture capitalists are bankrolling an alternative version of the Olympics that will allow athletes to take as many performance enhancing drugs as they want. Is this idea cool? I'm joined by special co-host Zach Wilkinson to find out.By Doug McDonald

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How the Abortion Pill Came To America with T.J. Raphael 1:09:11

8M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

In 1992, a wealthy elderly gentleman and a young anarchist punk boarded a plane from London to the United States as part of an international drug smuggling operation with the intent of getting caught. They hoped to alert authorities to the drugs they were bringing into the country and use this act of rebellion to change American history forever. As…

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How Do You Say Hot Diggity Dog in French? 58:30

9M ago58:30

58:30

In this episode, I am joined by the multi-talented Hélène Cardona, who is a poet, linguist, literary translator, actor, award-winning writer and author of seven books, and who speaks six languages and holds U.S., French, and Spanish citizenships. We discuss a wide range of topics, including her role as the voice of Cerebro in several X-Men movies, …

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Camcorder to Camera Crew: A Film Journey with Spyder Dobrofsky 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Spyder Dobrofsky to talk about the trajectory of his filmmaking career and his new movie "Down Below." Now directing major motion pictures, Sypder appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a teenager to talk about his popular website he created with his brother, "Car Paparazzi." We talk about the journe…

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Elevator Pitches 41:58

9M ago41:58

41:58

In this episode, screenwriter Tom Schrack joins me to embrace the era of life where you can be a skateboarding dad without caring if anyone tries to judge you. Tom teaches me about how to do elevator pitches, which is a skill I've always wanted to learn. We discuss what we would want to do if we had the rights to certain intellectual properties and…

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Aristotle to Trump: A History of Far-Right Extremism 56:54

10M ago56:54

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What does it mean to be on the extreme political right? How is Aristotle considered a historical right-wing figure? What is the connection between conservatism and nostalgia? These are just some of the questions answered by Matt McManus, lecturer of political science at University of Michigan and author of "The Political Right and Equality: Turning…

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Is The Muppet Christmas Carol the Best Christmas Movie of All Time? 31:31

10M ago31:31

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Obviously, that is a rhetorical question. I am joined by special co-host Zach to discuss why, when, where, and how "The Muppet Christmas Carol" became the greatest Christmas movie of all time. We Bah-Humbug some of the most beloved Christmas films ever created. Then we explain why we love this movie and why it is one of the greatest musical, acting…

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Getting Dauntless with Will Blagrove 54:01

10M ago54:01

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In this episode, the amazingly talented and hilarious actor Will Blagrove joins me to talk about leaving law school to pursue an acting career. We discuss several actors that have started liquor brands and I immediately become obsessed with being the marketing director for Blagrove Bourbon. We also create movie magic with a cold script read of some…

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Radical Dreamers with Amerigo Gazaway 58:56

10M ago58:56

58:56

In this episode, Amerigo Gazaway returns to the podcast to discuss his career as a DJ, producer, and emcee who is most known for his innovative mashup productions such as Fela Sol and "The Miseducation of Eunice Waymon." We discuss his recent album "Radical Dreamers," a departure from the mashup productions he is most known for. In "Radical Dreamer…

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From the Archives: 2,653 Miles from Mexico to Canada 1:36:39

10M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

This episode was originally released on October 6, 2021. In this episode, Brandon Case tells me about hiking 2,653 miles from Mexico to Canada solo on the Pacific Crest Trail while recovering from a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle crash. We talk about treasure hunting, encounters with mountain lions and bears, and hiking through wildfires.…

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Art Imitates Life Imitates Art 1:06:45

11M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

In this episode, I am joined by author, actor, and producer D. Elliot Woods. We discuss the power of entertainment media and the arts and how storytelling through film, television, and books has the ability to change society in ways that are often much more effective or pervasive than government policy or news media. We discuss his latest suspense/…

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Never Rat on Your Friends and Always Keep Your Mouth Shut 56:56

11M ago56:56

56:56

In this episode, actor, director, and filmmaker Steve Young joins me to talk about why he decided to quit his lucrative job as an actuary on Wall Street to pursue his passion for making movies. We discuss how he landed several roles in feature films as well as his directorial debut "Hell's Kitchen," a short film about mobsters in New York City. Ste…

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From the Archives: Wilderness Adventures with Frank Wolf 1:15:03

11M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

This episode was originally released July 10, 2021. In this episode I talk with renowned explorer and gnarly wilderness dude Frank Wolf. I get inspired to go on an adventure. And I hope this conversation inspires you to go on an adventure too.By Doug McDonald

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Florida vs. New York: This Time It’s Personal 1:04:15

11M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

When I first discovered there was a raging debate on the internet about whether the state of Florida or the state of New York was a better place to live, I knew that I had to bring a voice of reason to this age old argument. That's why I called actor and comedian Torrey Huggins to help settle this dispute once and for all. We use the latest advance…

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The Truth About Love and Marriage: Insights from Dr. John Jacobs 33:54

12M ago33:54

33:54

Today, we're diving into the world of relationships with the renowned psychiatrist, Dr. John Jacobs. Join us as we explore his groundbreaking book, "All You Need Is Love and Other Lies About Marriage: How to Save Your Marriage Before It's Too Late." In this episode, we'll unravel the complexities of modern marriages, dissect the myths that often le…

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Halloween Spooktacular 4 1:04:01

12M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

In a terrifying turn of events, Doug and Zach were kidnapped by the clown puppet from the Saw movies and are being held hostage on a train! Clown puppet is threatening to release their nude photos to TMZ and ruin their chance of ever getting a People's Choice Award! The clown puppet's demands are clear. Doug and Zach have to produce five terrifying…

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Living to 100 Years Old and Beyond 1:13:22

1y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

In this episode I am joined by William J. Kole, award-winning journalist and author of "The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging," an exploration of extreme longevity. We discuss the rapidly increasing demographic of people who are 100 years old and older and how this trend is continuing. We also talk about blue zones and how they may or may not a…

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Taking the Perfect Photo with NitaInNashville 1:09:24

1y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

For long-time listeners of the show, you've probably heard me talk about "Old Nashville" vs. "New Nashville." And I haven't always been objective on how the city has changed. But thankfully I met photographer Nita Ann who not only inspired me to take a new look at the city, but also inspired me to even make a new vision board for myself, no joke. N…

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Bonus Episode: Ask A Stupid Question Day 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

It's time for another holiday special. And this time we're celebrating Ask A Stupid Question Day. I'm joined by special cohost Zach Wilkinson as we learn everything there is to know about this holiday and how to celebrate it. And we celebrate it. Hard. So join us on this journey of knowledge and discovery as we grow to love and admire the stupidity…

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From the Dojo to the Director’s Chair with Choice Skinner 56:26

1y ago56:26

56:26

Award winning filmmaker Choice Skinner joins me on the podcast today to talk about deciding to go from running his own martial arts studio to working in the music industry. Then we talk about why he left the music industry to become a stuntman. After being a stuntman he moved to acting. And then he moved from actor to director. Then from director t…

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The Talented Mr. Steiner 38:02

1y ago38:02

38:02

When I first met Andrew Steiner, he told me that he was a stand-up comedian. But I felt like there was more to the story. So I investigated. Deeply. On Google. And I was astounded to find out there was so much he wasn't telling me! The first thing I uncovered in my research is that Andrew Steiner teaches theoretical nuclear astrophysics to graduate…

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Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game 1:09:23

1y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

In this episode, the amazing and talented Elizabeth Saydah joins me to share her talents as a voice actress. You may recognize her voice from some of your favorite video games! It also turns out she is a master of improv, and we are finally able to find out what it would be like if Ian McKellen acted in Red Dead Redemption, if Joe Pesci was in Halo…

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