Best Asteroid M Podcasts (2024)

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PM Game On! 57:22

5d ago57:22

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Host Kendall Lott, along with guests Galen Lowe and Mike Hannon, discuss the evolving role of project managers (PMs) in the age of AI, emphasizing the need for PMs to adapt to stay relevant. While AI can handle routine administrative tasks, it cannot replace the strategic thinking, human relationship-building, and ethical decision-making that PMs p…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #211 – “Kinds of Kindness (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check in on the latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos and his Poor Things collaborators Emma Stone and co-screenwriter Efthimis Filippou (The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Lobster, Dogtooth), whose presence announces in advance that this is gonna be one of the weird ones. Additional weird ones inc…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #210 – “Furiosa” (dir. George Miller), “Unfrosted” (dir. Jerry Seinfeld), “Hustlers” (2019) (dir. Lorene Scafaria)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel reunite with long-time friend of the pod Erika to review Furiosa, a return to the Mad Max saga which absolutely refused to rest on its laurels conceptually or thematically. Then, at Daniel’s behest, we “see what Jerry Seinfeld is up to” with Unfrosted, new on Netflix. And then we venture back to a…

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PM Discipline Integration in the Federal Government 59:27

5M ago59:27

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Dive into the future of project management within the U.S. government in this engaging and insightful interview with key players from the USDA and NOAA. Hear from Jason Traquair, Kellie Cenzano, Daryl Frazier, and Joe Giraldi as they unveil their pioneering efforts and collaborations aimed at enhancing program and project management disciplines acr…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #209 – “Road House” (dir. Doug Liman), “The Book of Clarence” (dir. Jeymes Samuel)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check out Doug Liman‘s faithful and surprisingly enjoyable Road House remake, a film which somehow finds its feet with a western premise that was dated in the 80s, transplanted here into the Florida Keys, where that decade never ended. And then we reach back into 2023 for an epic of Biblical apocr…

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Risk and Resilience at the UMD PM Symposium (Revised) 58:47

5M ago58:47

58:47

Risk-- again! This episode with guests from the upcoming UMD Project Management Center for Excellence symposium is a thought-provoking discussion that takes a closer look at a crucial aspect of project management – risk management. We've gathered a dynamic trio of experts from diverse backgrounds to share their insights, experiences, and groundbrea…

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People in Projects at the UMD PM Symposium 2024 57:16

6M ago57:16

57:16

Heralding the annual arrival of the flagship UMD Project Management Center for Excellence symposium, this episode has 3 of the presenters in the People and Projects track: Kevin Coleman, a visionary leader and the founder and CEO of KMC Empowerment, John Eskandar, a seasoned professional in project controls at Exelon and graduate of the UMD PM prog…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #208 – “The Beekeeper” (dir. David Ayer), “The Kitchen” (dir. Daniel Kaluuya, Kibwe Tavares)

6M ago

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel check out The Beekeeper, an enjoyably uncomplicated John Wick retread which is heavy on bee metaphor and light on everything else. And then they check out The Kitchen, the near-future dystopian sci-fi film on Netflix, set in London’s last remaining social housing unit, and featuring the feature de…

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You Can’t Wake Up If You Don’t Fall Asleep - Asteroid City (2023) w/Aubrey Curtis and John Ferrer 2:09:39

8M ago2:09:39

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Happy Holidays! On this final episode of 2023 I'm joined by Aubrey Curtis and frequent guest John Ferrer to talk about one of our favorite films of the year, Wes Anderson's Asteroid City. We touch on Anderson’s oft-misunderstood ouvre and continuing influence, navigate the film’s labyrinthine meta-commentary on the creative process, marvel at the r…

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RERUN: Alien AB-duction - Visitors of the Night (1995) w/Mandee of Fake Movies 55:20

9M ago55:20

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(Note: this is a “rerun” of a previous episode. For some reason a few podcast platforms won’t display the first couple episodes so I am re-uploading them again for newer listeners.) Our movie this week is the 1995 made-for-television film Visitors of the Night. Directed by Jorge Montesi, it stars Markie Post and Candace Cameron. Joining me to discu…

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RERUN: I’m Cookin’ - Communion (1989) w/Erik Thybony 39:11

9M ago39:11

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(Note: this is a “rerun” of a previous episode. For some reason a few podcast platforms won’t display the first couple episodes so I am re-uploading them again for newer listeners.) Welcome to Saucer Cinema, the podcast about UFOs, aliens, and otherworldly phenomena in film, tv, and other media. For this inaugural episode I am joined by Erik Thybon…

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Death Pancakes - Without Warning (1980) w/Bryan White 1:11:36

10M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Happy Halloween! For this episode I am joined by Bryan White from the podcast Bring Me The Axe to talk about the 1980 sci-fi slasher flick Without Warning. We discuss the film's claim to fame as a precursor to 1987's Predator, the veritable rogues gallery of crusty character actors playing demented coots (Jack Palance, Martin Landau, Cameron Mitche…

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Program Value Management 58:53

10M ago58:53

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Challenged by the hosts, Kendall Lott and Mike Hannan, returning guest Steven Devaux takes his value break down structure (the "Golden Triangle") to a new level, looking at quantifying value of project within programs. That’s the obvious, the less obvious is looking at the need for this view point in critical areas such as public health, emergency …

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #207 – “Killers of the Flower Moon” (dir. Martin Scorsese)

10M ago

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CW: Discussion of abuse This week, Glenn and Daniel follow the western genre into the oil-rich 20th century and the terror of white supremacy in the Osage Nation with Killers of the Flower Moon (55:22). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating: 10 out of 10 Show notes: [00:23] Review: Killers of the Flower Moon [39:33] Spoilers: Killers of the Fl…

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073: Jon Schnepp As Jymuloxx Cortribbonz of Nickelodeon's "Real Gibbons" (Re-release) 53:28

11M ago53:28

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Animation secrets revealed! Let's dive deep into a sweaty mind and body with this necessary re-release from 2011. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/car…

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072: The Long Kiss Goodnight + Creative Projects: How To Focus On And Complete Them 26:15

11M ago26:15

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Here are two questions. Why did screenwriter Shane Black NOT work for 9 years after his film The Long Kiss Goodnight? And coincidentally, if you’ve got a Creative Project, how can you focus on and complete it? I’ll attempt to answer those questions in episode 72 of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Pat…

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Asteroids 1:00:16

11M ago1:00:16

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In this podcast episode, co-hosts Kendall and Mike are joined by guest Roy Mazel, a retired NASA project leader and guest lecturer. They discuss the Project Management complexities of asteroid missions, specifically, the OSIRIS-REx Psyche missions. As you might guess, the successful implementation of risk management strategies and the importance of…

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Drain Man - Super Mario Bros. (1993) w/John Ferrer 2:46:23

11M ago2:46:23

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It’s another super-sized episode this week! Veteran guest John Ferrer returns to talk about inter-dimensional high jinks, sentient fungi, dinosaur people and more in 1993’s video game adaptation Super Mario Bros. We also delve into the film’s unusual development and chaotic production as well a strange and somewhat tenuous connection to UFO lore (h…

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The Kattanaissance - Nope (2022) w/Eleanor Russell 2:12:15

12M ago2:12:15

2:12:15

We're back with a nice, long meaty episode! Eleanor Russell returns to talk about a film that embodies the Saucer Cinema ethos more than any other in recent memory: Jordan Peele's 2022 sci-fi/horror/satire Nope. We go into the film's examination of spectacle, showbiz history, and exploitation, its creative take on UFO mythology and iconography, and…

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071: Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City 31:30

12M ago31:30

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Have you ever asked yourself the question: can you wake up if you don’t fall asleep? And what does that question REALLY mean? This week, we’ll attempt to find out by examining Asteroid City, the latest surreal Type 2 film from Wes Anderson. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.a…

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Let it Flow, Success without Force 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

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In this episode, Kendall, Mike, and Wolfram Mueller discuss strategies to improve business workflows using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain Project Management, focused on two things: underloading system constraints and buffer management (having a signal that our flow is or isn't working). One thing that pops out is the importance …

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070: Adult Swim-Style Writing - How Not To Do It 49:38

1y ago49:38

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Imagine being such a fan of Adult Swim, that you decide to make your own animated TV pilot. You hire writers, voice actors, and an animator — and you spend two years of your life and $12,000 on it. And when it’s finished, you realize: I have NO idea what I’m doing. Well, that happened to me in 2019, and it was called The Oracle of Outer Space. What…

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069: How Buddhism Makes Me Better Than Other People 35:35

1y ago35:35

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It doesn't. I'm making a joke. I’m going to share some common ideas from the world of Eastern philosophy and Stoicism. And how they have helped me be NOT better than other people. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send M…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #206 – “Barbie” (dir. Greta Gerwig), “Oppenheimer” (dir. Christopher Nolan), “Asteroid City” (dir. Wes Anderson)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, we do a #Barbenheimer (Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie and Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer), then split the difference of pastel colors, artifice, and nuclear testing with one we missed from June, Wes Anderson‘s Asteroid City. (1:05:52). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating (Barbie): 8 out of 10 (Glenn) FilmWonk ratin…

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068: Am I Autistic Yet? (A Personal Episode) 43:43

1y ago43:43

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Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I Autistic Yet?” I’m about to, in This Week’s episode of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https:/…

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067: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary (Chat With Chewbode Part 4) 40:51

1y ago40:51

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It’s PART 4 of my Chat With Chewbode. Today we cover: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary, My Dabbling In Egomania, Advice Kevin Smith Gave Me, The Illusion of Fame, How I Think I Get Too Much Credit Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Chewbode is my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listene…

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #205 – “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (dir. James Mangold), “Joy Ride” (dir. Adele Lim)

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This week on the FilmWonk Podcast, Glenn and Daniel face the destiny of Harrison Ford, who returns for his third and presumably final legacy sequel to a blockbuster franchise (barring any eventual return to Jack Ryan), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. But first, we check out the upcoming raunchy road trip comedy from Crazy Rich Asians screenw…

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066: Chat With Chewbode: Part 3 (Let’s Destroy The Music Industry) 42:18

1y ago42:18

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Very Good Friends of Carl King, we’ve got another AUDIO-ONLY episode. It’s PART 3 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 or Part 2, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida — and Episode 64, where we talk a…

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Getting Out of Our Own Way 56:18

1y ago56:18

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The crux of any success? It isn't the plan, it isn't the desire, not even the WIIFM, its EXECUTION. And organizational change is no different. Today's episode discusses the difficulties that organizations face when it comes to executing change. Once again guest and change management author and guru April Mills comes to us on the topic of change…but…

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065: If I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary + How To Write Ugly Music 32:26

1y ago32:26

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I think of Mr. Bungle as my favorite band. They’re unpredictable and can be hard to listen to. Sometimes I can’t tell if they’re joking or creating music that is complex and profound. So if I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary, what would it be like? Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking We’ll explore that idea, followed by a mu…

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064: Chat With Chewbode, Part 2 (How Education Failed Us) 36:57

1y ago36:57

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It’s PART 2 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking As a reminder, Chewbode has been involved in most…

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063: David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ + Essay: What Is Reality? 22:38

1y ago22:38

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This Week’s Conceptual Thought Idea Of The Week Is: “Does reality actually exist? And if so, how should we be talking about it?” Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Once we’ve figured out that whole reality thing, we’ll examine David Cronenberg’s EXISTENZ from 1999, in This Week’s Analytical Filmmaking Analysis of the Wee…

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062: Chatting With Chewbode: Part 1 (From The Swamp) 50:17

1y ago50:17

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What the heck is a CHEWBODE? According to Urban Dictionary, it’s a style of bed and breakfast where you can actually EAT THE BED for breakfast. And in some countries it’s HOTDOG-flavored. But it’s also the name of my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In one way or another, …

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061: Music Is Not A Visual Art + David Cronenberg’s Videodrome (1983) 24:27

1y ago24:27

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This week, we explore the idea of VISUALS maybe being a bad thing. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: "Music Is Not A Visual Art" and then examines David Cronenberg’s Videodrome (1983) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id120…

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PM Faceoff: Process vs Principles 1:01:05

1y ago1:01:05

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So there we were at the 10th annual UMD PM Symposium, having the Great Debate of Process vs principles. Facing off were Crystal Richards, CEO of MindsparQ and Laura Barnard, CEO of PMO Strategies. One hour of back and forth and audience questions. In sum: From the debate between Laura and Crystal,It's clear that project managers should grab the han…

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060: Don’t Complain About Other People’s Music + David Cronenberg’s Scanners (1981) 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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Should I spend a lot of time complaining about other people’s music, instead of making my own? And what would happen if I start building a 3.5 million dollar house before the blueprints are done? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: “Don’t Complain About Other People’s Music” …

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059: Bernard Herrmann’s “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie) 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

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Do dragons ever TRADE or BARTER with other creatures for unique and rare FEDORAS? What kind of items or services might a dragon exchange for such headwear? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Bernard Herrmann’s “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie…

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058: Mike Patton’s Fantomas: Director’s Cut + Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019 Film) 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

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Is Mike Patton God? And is Robert Pattinson's mustache the most MASCULINE thing you've ever seen? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Mike Patton’s Fantomas: Director’s Cut (2001) + Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019 Film) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

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057: The Green Knight (2021) + Riley Green “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” (2020) 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines The Green Knight (2021) + Riley Green “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” (2020) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkin…

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Listener Questions Revealed! 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

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Elevating the Conversation about Project Management, with a twist. In this episode cohosts Mike Hannan and Kendall Lott take on some Listener Feedback. A running theme in the show is the actual and delineation of project manager, product manager, and program manager--so we jump on that! Of course, our main theme of its all about value, adding value…

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056: Ali Wong in BEEF (2023) + Mike Keneally’s “Potato” (1997) 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Ali Wong in BEEF (2023) + Mike Keneally’s “Potato” (1997). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscri…

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055: Travis Orbin (Complicated Metal Drummer) on Recording, Composing, and Touring 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King talks to Travis Orbin, a complicated metal drummer. Topics include: 1 - Home recording workflow 2 - Abilities like audiation: does he have PERFECT PITCH?! 3 - Strangest place he has toured 4 - Working out on the road 5 - Specific musical inspirations: Lars …

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054: Mike Patton’s Unusual Melodies, Fargo S2E1, Setting Goals For Creative People 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines 5 Unusual Mike Patton Vocal Melodies, Noah Hawley's Fargo S2E1, and then speaks about Setting Goals For Creative People. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://pay…

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Bat Boy’s Sweet Face - UFOria (1985) w/Jody Beth LaFosse 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

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For this episode I'm joined by writer Jody Beth LaFosse to talk about John Binder's charming 1985 comedy UFOria, starring Cindy Williams, Fred Ward, and Harry Dean Stanton. We discuss the film's struggle to find a proper release, its subsequent rediscovery and championing by critics, the stacked all-star country western soundtrack that contributed …

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UMD PM 4.0 AI & Future for Project Managers 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

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No Luddites here! Episode 3 of the UMD PM Symposium prequal and guests Al Zeiton, Marissa Brienza and Bill Brantley chat about the role of AI in Project Management and the potential risks and benefits of using it as PMs. We discover the logic and importance of maintaining human interaction—turns out its not fear that makes us think “it will never r…

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053: Steve Vai w/ Whitesnake “Now You’re Gone” (1989) + Lair of the White Worm (1988) 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Steve Vai w/ Whitesnake “Now You’re Gone” (1989) + Lair of the White Worm (1988) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com…

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052: Secret Chiefs 3 “The End Times” + Picard S3E3 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Secret Chiefs 3 “The End Times” + Picard S3E3 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscribe on Spotify…

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051: They Might Be Giants “Synopsis For Latecomers” (2021) + They Might Be Giants THE FILM (1971) 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

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Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines They Might Be Giants “Synopsis For Latecomers” (2021) + They Might Be Giants THE FILM (1971) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://w…

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Piece of Space Cake - Alien Intruder (1993) w/John Ferrer 1:58:23

1+ y ago1:58:23

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Season 2 of Saucer Cinema begins now! Veteran guest John Ferrer returns to talk about the 1993 straight-to-video sci-fi thriller Alien Intruder, directed by Ricardo Jacques Gale and starring Billy Dee Willams and Tracy Scoggins. Virtual reality, laser jail, alien trickster babes, lunkheaded space cons, a surprising connection to a beloved 90's CBS …

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FilmWonk Podcast – Episode #204 – “Cocaine Bear” (dir. Elizabeth Banks)

1+ y ago

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This week, Glenn and Daniel meet a Cocaine Bear (28:43). May contain NSFW language. FilmWonk rating: 6 out of 10 Show notes: CORRECTION: We misstated Elizabeth Banks‘ involvement with the Pitch Perfect franchise – she directed Pitch Perfect 2, and was initially signed to direct Pitch Perfect 3, but exited the project as director in 2016, reprising …

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