Best Brandon Christensen Podcasts (2024)

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HoH Review #55 - Infested (2023) Film Review 26:31

2h ago26:31

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🕷️ Infested (2023): A Creepy Crawly Thriller This week on High on Horror, join us as we dive into the chilling depths of the French horror film "Infested." When Kaleb adds a new eight-legged friend to his collection of creepy crawlies, things go sideways. Tune in as we dissect the spine-tingling twists and turns of "Infested" and determine whether …

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Anand Gomes - Paradex and the Crypto Derivatives Landscape 59:05

4d ago59:05

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In this episode, we chat with Anand Gomes, founder of Paradigm and Paradex, two different crypto derivatives products. We begin with Anand’s journey as a derivatives trader, which led him to build Paradigm, an institutional block trading platform for crypto options. After the FTX crash, Anand was inspired to create a new decentralized exchange – Pa…

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HoH Review #54 - The Exorcist: Believer (2023) 21:20

42m ago21:20

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This week we bring you another film involving demons, The Exorcist: Believer. David Gordon Green is back to ignoring all the movies in a franchise except the first one. Is this as good as Halloween 2018 or should it just stay in Hell? Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror…

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HoH Review #53 - Late Night with the Devil (2023) Film Review 29:22

7d ago29:22

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We are halfway to Halloween and we are reviewing a movie that takes place on Halloween. This movie ticks the boxes of a lot of sub genres, Halloween, supernatural, possession, and found footage. We are reviewing Late Night with the Devil. We break it all down for you as usual with some insight into actual Grove that mentioned in the film. Spark one…

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HoH Review #52 - Night Swim (2024) Film Review 21:36

14d ago21:36

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We are back after our extended hiatus with a review for you. We are discussing Night Swim. Will this make you afraid to go in a pool after dark? We will let you know. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Cem Özer - Sovereign Labs, Rollups, and Appchains 55:27

26d ago55:27

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In this episode, we chat with Cem Ozer, founder of Sovereign Labs. We begin with Cem’s personal journey in crypto, and how this experience led him to build Sovereign Labs. We then discuss how developers evaluate the many permutations of rollups and blockchain frameworks available today, and where Sovereign Labs fits into this landscape. We dive int…

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Jacob Arluck and Andrew Huang - Celestia, Conduit, and the Modular Future 1:06:18

1M ago1:06:18

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In this episode, we chat with Jacob Arluck, head of strategy at Celestia Labs, and Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit. We cover a number of topics in the modular blockchain space, starting with the impact of DA solutions on the rollup landscape and the budding partnership between Conduit and Celestia, the leading RaaS and DA solutions in the market r…

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#55 - The Puppetman (2023) Film Review w/ Brandon Christensen 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

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This week we are joined by Brandon Christensen once again. We are talking about his newest film The Puppetman. Make sure to check it out on Shudder. From IMDb "The Puppeteer, a convicted murderer on death row, has always maintained his innocence, claiming that it was an evil force that controlled his body as he slaughtered his victims." Spark one u…

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Emily and Alvin Hsia - Shadow, and Building the Next Generation of Onchain Data 53:55

4M ago53:55

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In this episode, we chat with Emily and Alvin Hsia, co-founders of Shadow. We begin with their journey working on DeFi, MEV, an early idea to unify on-chain data, and their journey to building Shadow. They walk us through the challenges with events, their solution for developers, users, and data consumers, and other details on the product such as p…

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#54 -Terrifier 2 Interview w/ David Howard Thornton 27:54

5M ago27:54

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Back on HoH Review #23, we reviewed Terrifier 2. This week, we are talking with Art the Clown himself again. We are going to discuss Terrifier 2 & Terrifier 3. Merry Christmas, spark one up, and join us for a special interview. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Ido Ben-Natan and Raz Niv - Blockaid, and the Future of Crypto Security 43:49

5M ago43:49

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In this episode, we chat with Ido Ben-Natan and Raz Niv, co-founders of Blockaid, a crypto security firm. They share their journey from the Israeli Defence Force cybersecurity unit to launching Blockaid, discussing their product and the importance of protecting web3 customers. Later, we dig into Blockaid's approach to a stealth launch, fostering a …

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HoH Review #51 - Thanksgiving (2023) Film Review 22:33

5M ago22:33

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We know that it's Christmas time now, but we hope that you're still up for some Thanksgiving seconds because we're going to review Thanksgiving from Eli Roth. Is this nice a juicy or just some dry leftovers? Spark one up and join us. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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HoH Review #50 - Godzilla Minus One (2023) Film Review 30:34

5M ago30:34

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This week we are reviewing Toho's latest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One. It has already broken records over here in the US at the box office. It became the highest grossing opening weekend of a live-action Japanese film, and the Monday after its opening weekend it came in at #1, which is the first time in 19 years that a non-English live-action …

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Michael Shaulov - Fireblocks' Journey from Inception to Present 1:07:29

6M ago1:07:29

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In this episode, we chat with Michael Shaulov, co-founder of Fireblocks. Michael revisits with us the early days of building Fireblocks and finding product market fit by solving customer pain points. We chat through both strategic and tactical approaches to building a B2B product in crypto, exploring lessons learned on early customer relationships …

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HoH Review #49 - Everyone Will Burn (2021) Film Review 26:02

6M ago26:02

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This week we are talking about the Spanish horror flick Everyone Will Burn. A peaceful village is thrown into chaos as bizarre deaths, a local legend, and a dark prophecy threaten to bring about the end of the world. Spark one up and join us. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Henri Stern - Privy, Product-Building, and the Future of Embedded Wallets 1:14:31

6M ago1:14:31

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In this episode, we chat with Henri Stern, the co-founder and CEO of Privy. We begin with Henri’s personal journey in Crypto, how it led him to build Privy, and how his vision for Privy has changed over time. We then get into Privy’s product mindset, how the primitives it enables benefit both users and developers, and where the product goes from he…

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HoH Review #48 - As We Know It (2023) Film Review 19:11

6M ago19:11

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This week we are reviewing the Rom-Com Zombie film As We Know It. Set in the late-90s in Los Angeles it is about a struggling writer. While in his Hollywood Hills home, a zombie outbreak is occurring due to tainted soy milk. Is this film fresh or just as tainted as the soy milk in the film? Only one way to find out. Spark one up and tune in. Follow…

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HoH Review #47 - Ghosts of the Void (2023) Film Review 25:42

7M ago25:42

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This week, we are reviewing Ghosts of the Void. The film takes place over one night in a parking lot. It's the story of a couple trying to figure out life after it has come crashing down around them. Spark one up and tune in Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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#53 - Never Hike Alone 2 (2030) Fan Film Review w/ Vincente DiSanti 2:05:34

7M ago2:05:34

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It’s Halloween and we thought this year we would celebrate Jason since we had a Friday the 13th in the month. We are reviewing Never Hike Alone 2 which just came out on YouTube. Joining us today is writer/director and sometimes Jason, Vincente DiSanti. We are talking Jarvis vs Jason, one more time. So, spark one up and grab a Reese's or two; it is …

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HoH Review #46 - Daniel’s Gotta Die (2023) TADFF Film Review 36:13

7M ago36:13

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This week, we are reviewing Daniel's Gotta Die, a dark comedy that's being shown now at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, which is how we saw it. It's Bob Saget's final film role. Also, today, we're going to cover some of the short films that we've seen at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival and give you our thoughts on those. Spark one up and…

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HoH Review #45 - The Man in the White Van (2023) Film Review 25:25

7M ago25:25

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This week we are bringing you an age old tale, a dude in a creeper van. The Man in the White Van is based on a true story of a serial killer in the 1970s. We break it all down for you and let you know if a creepy dude in the shadows stalking kids in 1974 with a white van is worth your time. Plus, John tells a funny story about driving a creeper van…

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Neel Somani - Eclipse, L2s, and Ecosystem Building 1:04:54

7M ago1:04:54

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In this episode, we chat with Neel Somani, the founder of Eclipse. We begin with an overview of Neel's personal journey in Crypto, from exploring Cosmos and appchains, to thinking about Rollups-as-a-service, to now building an L2. We then dig into Neel's dream customer, Eclipse's go-to-market strategy, and how they are building a differentiated eco…

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HoH Review #44 - AIMEE: The Vistor Film Review (2023) 15:32

8M ago15:32

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This week, we are reviewing a story as old as time. Man falling in love with a computer. AIMEE: The Vistor is the newest film from Full Moon Features. Will man and computer live happily ever after? Of course not, it is a horror flick, so we will break it down for you. Spark one up and tune in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror…

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#52 - Black Mold (2023) Film Review w/ John Pata 1:59:24

8M ago1:59:24

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This week we are reviewing the psychological horror film Black Mold. Black Mold has been receiving praise on the festival junket and we are joined by writer and director John Pata. We talk about the film, Ska bands, and more. Spark one up and join us. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Yi Sun - Axiom, Coprocessors, and Commercializing Zero-Knowledge Tech 1:08:02

9M ago1:08:02

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In this episode, we chat with Yi Sun, founder of Axiom. We begin with an overview of what Axiom does and the core problems it's solving for Ethereum applications. Then, we dig into Axiom's go-to-market strategy, some of the use cases they're supporting, and some of the capabilities they're building for in the future. We also explore the broader zer…

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HoH Review #43 - Elevator Game (2023) Film Review 25:17

9M ago25:17

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This week's review is Elevator Game. This film is based around the urban legend of the same name coming out of Korea. Should you press the button and get on this elevator? We will let you know if you should take that ride of wait for the next one. Spark one up and tune in. Follow us online www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror…

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HoH Review #42 - Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023) Film Review 21:06

9M ago21:06

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This week we are bringing you a film we saw at the Fantasia Film Festival, Lovely, Dark, and Deep. Georgiana Campbell plays Lennon, a new back-country ranger, hoping to figure out what happened to her missing sister. We talk about the mysteries along the way and if if it is one worth unraveling. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online www.link…

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HoH Review #41 -Talk to Me (2023) Film Review 36:39

10M ago36:39

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This week we are reviewing the Australian horror film Talk to Me. The story of a hand that is a gateway to another realm. As always we break down the good, the bad, and the gory. We will let you know if this is a handshake you will want to accept or not. Spark one up and join us. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror…

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Andrew Huang and Brandon Curtis - Conduit, RaaS, and the Rollup Value Chain 1:09:44

9M ago1:09:44

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In this episode, we chat with Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit and Brandon Curtis, a long-time infrastructure builder and investor. We begin with a brief overview of Andrew’s background and what led him to build a Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) business. We then speak to the value proposition of RaaS businesses, compare them to previous iterations of b…

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#51 - Baby Blue (2023) Film Review w/ Adam Mason 1:29:37

10M ago1:29:37

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This week, we are bringing you Baby Blue (2023). A group of teens decided to make a true crime vodcast about a serial killer named Baby Blue. We are joined by director and co-writer Adam Mason to talk about the film. We discuss the origins of the story as well as some of the homages in the film. Spark one up and join us. Follow us online www.linktr…

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Scott Sunarto - Crypto Gaming, Argus Labs, and the Infrastructure vs. Application Debate 1:41:50

10M ago1:41:50

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In this episode, we chat with Scott Sunarto, the founder of Argus Labs and former co-creator of Dark Forest. We begin with an overview of the current landscape of Crypto Gaming and the crypto gaming primitives Scott is excited about. We also talk about what most crypto gaming investors are getting wrong and the narratives within crypto gaming he di…

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HoH Review #40 - Mad Heidi (2022) Film Review 33:43

11M ago33:43

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This week we are reviewing the first Swissploitation film Mad Heidi. This is a bit of a darker version of the children's classic Heidi. This is the story of one woman rising up against a brutal dictatorship ran on cheese. Is her heroine's journey a worthwhile watch? We will break it all down for you. Spark one up and tune in. Follow us online at ww…

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#50 - Malum (2023) Film Review w/ Chaney Morrow 1:09:39

11M ago1:09:39

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We are back after a short hiatus and are bringing you Malum. This a re-imagining of 2014 film Last Shift. Joining us today is John Malum actor Chaney Morrow. We his role as a cult leader, 80s horror, and more. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee.com/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Where are the Monsters #3 - Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995) Film Review 40:11

11M ago40:11

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Today is part three of Where are the Monsters. This week we are looking at Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. This was the last of the Heisei Era films. We break the origins of Godzilla and go up to the modern day. Spark one up and listen in.By Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Aidan Salzmann and Vishal Talasani - Stride, Liquid Staking, and Cosmos 50:35

11M ago50:35

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In this episode, we chat with Aidan Salzmann and Vishal Talasani, the co-founders of Stride, the leading liquid staking protocol in Cosmos. Our conversation is a deep dive into Stride's long-term strategy, their execution-focused culture, and the lessons from building appchains. We also explore why Aidan and Vishal chose to build in Cosmos, lessons…

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HoH Review #39 - Lover’s Lane (1999) Film Review 27:13

11M ago27:13

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This week we are reviewing a forgotten late 90s slasher, Lover's Lane. This is the film debut of Anna Faris and based on the old lover's lane urban legend. Is it any good? Well you will have to find out in the episode. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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#49 - Bury the Bride (2023) Film Review w/ Krsy Fox 1:18:07

12M ago1:18:07

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This week we are reviewing Bury the Bride. This is the story of a bachelorette party gone very, very wrong. To help us break this slasher down, we will speak with co-writer, editor, and actor Krsy Fox. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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#48 - History of the Drive-In w/ Joe Bob Briggs 1:15:25

12M ago1:15:25

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[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 53:50] We are excited to bring you this week's episode. We talk about the history of the drive-in and who better to bring on than the King of the Drive-in, Joe Bob Briggs. Spark one up, because you won't want to miss this one. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Rune Christensen - The MakerDAO Endgame Plan 1:08:27

12M ago1:08:27

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In this episode, we chat with Rune Christensen, the founder of MakerDAO. We dive into his ambitious Endgame plan, the long-term roadmap for MakerDAO, and the motivation behind these decisions. In particular, we talk about his new stablecoin and governance token, new subDAOs, and his role spearheading these initiatives. This episode offers clarity f…

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HoH Review #38- The Pope’s Exorcist (2023) Film Review 34:09

1y ago34:09

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Russell Crowe makes his way to the horror genre in a religious supernatural film The Pope's Exorcist. It is advertised as The Exorcist meets The Da Vinci Code. Does it live up to that hype? Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror.By Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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Diogo Monica and Nathan McCauley - The Story Behind Anchorage Digital 1:14:48

1y ago1:14:48

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In this episode, we chat with Diogo Monica and Nathan McCauley, the co-founders of Anchorage Digital. We discuss numerous topics, starting with their unique partnership and what they learned from working together at Square and Docker. We then dive into the founding story behind Anchorage Digital, the story of the initial seed round, and scaling the…

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#47 - Valentine Bluffs (2023) Film Review w/ Tom Smith 1:08:19

1y ago1:08:19

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This week we are bringing you the My Bloody Valentine fan film Valentine Bluff. This serves as a sequel to the original film. You can check it out on YouTube, right now. We speak with writer and director Tom Smith about the film. He talks about how he navigated COVID-19 while making the film and how it affected him personally. Spark one up and tune…

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#46 - The Collingswood Story (2002) Film Review w/ Michael Costanza 1:06:47

1y ago1:06:47

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This week we are taking you back to 2002 and the days of dial-up internet. This is the first screen life film and we are going to talk with writer and director Michael Costanza. There is a lot to learn about this historic movie, so sit back and relax. Spark one up and tune in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror…

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Christopher Goes - Anoma, Namada, and the State of Privacy in Crypto 51:11

1y ago51:11

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In this episodes, we chat with Christopher Goes, the co-founder of Anoma and Namada. Christopher has a wealth of knowledge about privacy in crypto, and has previously contributed to the Zcash and Cosmos ecosystems. We discuss the different "eras" of privacy dating back to 2017, and how Anoma and Namada builds upon the existing state of privacy rese…

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#45 - Motherly (2021) Film Review w/ Craig David Wallace 1:21:22

1y ago1:21:22

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This week we are discussing the 2021 Canadian psychological thriller Motherly. We are talking with writer & director Craig David Wallace. Craig talks about what drove him to make a physiological thriller about trauma. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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HoH Review #37 - Renfield (2023) Film Review 30:58

1y ago30:58

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With all the horror movies out in 2023, Renfield is one of the few horror comedies. How is this take on Dracula's familiar? Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorrorBy Drew Van Ess and John Machurek

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HoH Review #36 - Evil Dead Rise (2023) Film Review 56:24

1y ago56:24

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This week we are bringing you a review of Evil Dead Rise before it hits theaters this week. Also, one lucky listener can win an Evil Dead Poster given away at the screener. Does the film warrant the early hype it has received? The only way to find out is to listen in. Spark one up and listen in. Also, listen for that keyword in the episode and ente…

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#44 - The Outwaters (2022) Film Review w/ Robbie Banfitch 1:17:44

1y ago1:17:44

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This week we are back with The Outwaters. Joining us to break down the trippy found footage film is director, writer, and actor Robbie Banfitch We talk about the inspirations behind the film. Also, Robbie shares how he feels about his film being compared to The Blair Witch Project. Spark one up and join us. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnH…

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Where Are The Monsters #2 - Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Film Review 53:42

1y ago53:42

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We are back with the second installment in the Where Are The Monster series. We take a deep dive into one of the greatest sequels in not just horror history, but cinema history. We discuss Mary Shelley's novel, the first film, and of course Bride. Spark one up and listen in. Follow us online at www.linktr.ee/HighOnHorror…

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Matteo Leibowitz - The Strategy Behind Crypto's Leading Decentralized Marketplace 1:01:39

1y ago1:01:39

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In this episode, Larry and I chat with Matteo Leibowitz, Ventures Lead and former Strategy Lead at Uniswap. We discuss Matteo's research into DeFi at The Block, and how that led to his move to Uniswap to 2020. We also dive into what the day-to-day of a Strategy Lead at a major DeFi protocol looks like, and how Uniswap developed a dominant market po…

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