Best Chris Bassett Podcasts (2024)

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Gigli 1:09:17

5h ago1:09:17

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How did an Academy Award nominated director helm what’s widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made? 2003’s “Gigli” gave us Bennifer 1.0 and torpedoed writer/director Martin Brest’s career. Find out how NOT to reverse engineer a romcom - especially when your main characters are a straight man and a lesbian. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez d…

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Father's Day - Clean the BBQ! | Paul Edwards | June 16, 2024 30:29

1d ago30:29

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Getting God's priorities in your life as a father. Paul shares timely advice for Mena and fathers in the body of Christ. Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com

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From Labour Left to New Labour (w/ Chris Mullin) 35:43

3d ago35:43

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My episode last week with Jeremy Gilbert got a very positive response - so I thought I’d do another episode on Labour Party history. Chris Mullin was a key figure on the Labour left in the 1980s, but by 1994 he backed Tony Blair as Labour leader - and ended up taking a role as a junior minister in his governments. In this episode I ask Chris about …

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Episode 19: Geoff Gray (Far & Away Studios) 38:01

9d ago38:01

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One of my mentors in studio recording was a wonderful guy named Geoff Gray who owned Far & Away Studios in New York. I remember graduating from the Center for the Media Arts and finding work as an assistant engineer at his studio back in 1980's. I learned quite a bit about studio recording and producing musicians during my tenure with Geoff. Since …

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The Reality of the Cross and God's Love | Ed Kalnins | June 2, 2024 1:11:07

10d ago1:11:07

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Special Guest Ed Kalnins discusses his journey to freedom from being a Pharisee through the revelation of the love of God and the reality of the cross and resurrection of Christ.Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com…

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Labour's Last Landslide (w/ Jeremy Gilbert) 38:17

10d ago38:17

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If you believe the polls, Starmer's Labour are heading for a landslide even bigger than Blair's in 1997. But that landslide, if it comes, will not be caused by any overwhelming positivity about either Starmer or Labour. Does that make the election of 2024 fundamentally different to the election of 1997? And, what consequences will that have for Sta…

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Garden State (with Zach Braff) 1:08:11

14d ago1:08:11

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A bereft budget! Malfunctioning motorcycles! Two dogs looking for love in all the wrong places! This week, Chris & Lizzie speak with the writer/director/star of Garden State, Zach Braff, on how he made 2004’s little indie that could, Danny DeVito’s unlikely role in getting the film made, and just how, exactly, he scored the soundtrack of the decade…

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Episode 18: Foghat (Bryan Bassett) Interview 30:59

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Bryan Bassett has over 40 years experience as a professional musician and recording artist and 30 years experience as a recording engineer and producer. Guitarist for "Foghat". Bryan is a songwriter/guitarist/engineer and producer who has worked on Foghat's "Return of the Boogie Men", "Road Cases", "Family Joules", "Live II", "The Official Bootleg …

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Episode 17: Stuart Epps (Producer/Engineer) Interview 43:04

14d ago43:04

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Stuart Epps’s ‘official’ career in music began in 1967 at Dick James Music (The Beatle’s first publisher) on New Oxford Street in London. Aged only 15, he’d been persuaded by his friend Clive Franks, who was the record cutter at DJM at the time, to leave school and apply to be a ‘runner’. Getting a job as an office boy, he found himself right in th…

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Heart for Harvest Sunday: Inner Healing Team Launch | Steve and Ina Aust | May 26, 2024 1:13:10

16d ago1:13:10

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Today we are celebrating the launching of our inner healing team, adding new members to the body, and receiving encouragement from our friends Steve and Ina Aust. Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com…

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The Collapse of Tory Britain (w/ Phil Burton-Cartledge) 33:27

18d ago33:27

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**This is a free preview of a members-only episode. You can sign up at patreon.com/crashcoursepod*** When most commentators discuss the Tory collapse at this election they point to three things: Boris Johnson's partygate, Liz Truss's mini-budget, and Rishi Sunak's political ineptitude. My guest on this episode has a longer term explanation for Tory…

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India's Election: Has Modi Supercharged Indian Growth? (w/ Arjun Ramani) 1:05:07

23d ago1:05:07

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I'll soon be moving to focus on the UK general election, but first this is a final look at a much bigger democratic contest: India's. In episode 1 and 2 of my mini-series on India's election I looked at Modi's hindu nationalism and his approach to democracy. In this third and final episode I’m taking a look at India’s economy. It's hard to overstat…

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Ghostbusters 1:35:22

24d ago1:35:22

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A specter of a script! A lead prone to ghosting! A soul-wrenching schedule! This week, Chris & Lizzie cross the streams with 1984’s supernatural success story, Ghostbusters. Learn how a cabal of Canadian comedians created an American classic and how John Belushi haunted the film more literally than you may know. *CORRECTIONS: *Chris incorrectly sta…

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Rooted Identity: Stewards | The Four H's of Healthy Finances | May 19, 2024 | Ron Denova 37:45

30d ago37:45

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Ron shares on healthy financial principles according to the scriptures.Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com

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The hills have Fae 18:14

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Episode 16: Rich Williams (Kansas) Interview 41:47

1M ago41:47

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With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Rich Williams is one o…

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A Conversation With A Conservative (w/ Albie Amankona) 33:14

1M ago33:14

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I've been wanting to get more ideological diversity and productive disagreement on Crash Course, and so I was pleased when Albie Amankona agreed to come on for an interview. Albie is a regular commentator on GB News, and vice chair of LGBT Conservatives. We discussed the council election results, how he became a conservative, the legacy of austerit…

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Mother's Day with Chris and Mika - Built for Bravery | May 12, 2024 45:10

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Chris and Mika discuss the power of bravery in relationships, finding the purpose of your relationships, what ruins bravery, and how to go to war.Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com

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Rooted Identity: Stewards - The Heart of a Steward | Warren Neal | May 5, 2024 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

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Warren discusses his journey as a farmer and stewarding his heart through faith over the years. He talks about the power of God's word and declaring it.Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com

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Chinatown (with Paul Scheer) 1:23:00

1M ago1:23:00

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This week, Faye Dunaway and Roman Polanski square off in one of the messiest on-set feuds of all time. Chinatown may be one of the greatest movies ever made, but between hair plucking, tv throwing, and alleged urine tossing, the production was an absolute disaster. Special guest Paul Scheer (Unspooled, How Did This Get Made) joins Lizzie & Chris to…

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Rooted Identity - Stewards - Healthy Habits of a Steward | Chris Bassett | April 28, 2024 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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Chris shares about the healthy habits of a good financial steward. We celebrate some new church members at Harvest, as well as Paul Edwards approval to receive his exhorter's license in the Church of God, Cleveland, TN.Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or on…

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What is Starmerism? (w/ George Eaton) 29:55

2M ago29:55

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**This is a free preview of a longer paid episode. To sign up visit patreon.com/crashcoursepod** Given the local and mayoral elections in England and Wales I've taken a break from my India series to look at politics closer to home. In this episode I speak to George Eaton from the New Statesman about the nature of "Starmerism" and what Labour would …

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Steve Vai Interview 53:18

2M ago53:18

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Steve Vai needs introduction! A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he bega…

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The Sixth Sense 1:21:58

2M ago1:21:58

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How did a director trapped in Harvey Weinstein’s movie jail, an action star who nuked his most recent film, and a children’s studio in crisis make one of the most influential horror films of all time? Join Chris & Lizzie as they find out why Toni Collette was less than thrilled to land her part, why Michael Cera didn’t score the lead role and how M…

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India's Election: A Democracy Without Freedom? (w/ Alpa Shah) 29:09

2M ago29:09

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India's elections are the world's largest. But in a context in which Modi's political opponents are subject to arbitrary arrest, can we really call the country a democracy? LSE Anthropologist Alpa Shah thinks we shouldn't, and in her new book 'The Incarcerations' she explains how the arrest of 16 intellectuals and activists symbolises India's slide…

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Larry Crane (Tape Op Magazine) Interview 37:01

2M ago37:01

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Larry Crane is an American editor and founder of Tape Op Magazine and recording engineer/owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, He is also a freelance engineer, and the archivist for the estate of musician Elliott Smith. Jackpot has recorded the likes of Built to Spill, Wooden Shjips, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Spoon, R.E.M., The December…

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Rooted Identity - Stewards | The First and the Tithe | Chris Bassett | April 21, 2024 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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Chris shares about the Biblical principles that God established concerning bringing the first and the tithe to Him. The message highlights God's plans and purposes for our finances and how He brings redemption to our finances. Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 8386…

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Below The Line - Armorer (Django Unchained) 50:54

2M ago50:54

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Armorer Larry Zanoff (Django Unchained, Captain America: Winter Soldier, The Matrix Resurrections) is a combat veteran, a bonafide gunsmith, and a weapons trainer for both actors and law enforcement officers. Join us for a discussion on the responsibilities of an on-set armorer, cross-collaboration with departments you wouldn't expect, and what we …

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The West Lothian very close encounter 2019 57:24

2M ago57:24

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I discuss a recent witness story from 2019 on the Truth proof channel with Paul and Les, this is a recording from that show. I received this very interesting story back in Nov from a witness who retold his incredible encounter on site. link to the truth proof video https://www.youtube.com/live/Vu-LGzYL394?si=1zJntOiJP08c5YFD…

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India's Election: How Modi Became Unbeatable (w/ Pratinav Anil) 35:11

2M ago35:11

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To mark India's general election, I'll be doing a few episodes on the politics and economics of the world's most populous nation. In this first interview, I speak to the Oxford historian Pratinav Anil about Modi's Hindu Nationalism, and how it came to dominate politics in India. **This is a free preview of a paid episode. To listen to the full inte…

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Episode 15: Stu Hamm Interview 37:50

2M ago37:50

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Stu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani. Hamm. He played bass on Vai's debut solo album, Flex-Able, which was released in 1984. Hamm has performed and recorded with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Joe Satriani and many other well-respected g…

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Things Can Always Get Worse (Vincent Bevins Part 2) 35:04

2M ago35:04

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In the second part of my conversation with Vincent Bevins we discussed the arab spring and the fall of the Soviet Union. The conversation includes Vincent giving a really useful explanation of the rise and fall of the Egyptian revolution, and me making a tentative case for small-c conservatism. **This is a free preview of a paid episode. To listen …

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Rooted identity - Stewards | Stewardship and Defeating Mammon | Chris Bassett | April 14, 2024 46:35

2M ago46:35

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Chris hears about the five Central principles of stewardship and then discusses the role of spirit of Mammon in the life of the believer and how to break free of it. For a more in-depth look at these messages click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCXRhD_lMYKdGaEQXfr0sI26LuXtnpfUi&si=TVOKI_71v-Tsa4IK…

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The Crow 1:24:27

2M ago1:24:27

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A film that set the mold for R-rated comic book adaptations, but is perhaps most famous for putting its enigmatic star Brandon Lee on the map… and taking him off it forever. Lizzie walks Chris through a production riddled with problems long before Lee’s untimely death, who else almost played Eric Draven and the film’s surprising connection to John …

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Episode 14: Uli Jon Roth Interview 20:15

2M ago20:15

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In the year 1973, Uli’s friend, Michael Schenker, quit the already established band Scorpions to join UFO in England. This lead to the break-up of the Scorpions, which his brother, Rudolf Schenker, had formed in the Sixties. But before leaving the band, Michael asked Uli to take his place instead. Later that year, the two remaining members of Scorp…

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You Say You Want a Revolution (w/ Vincent Bevins) 41:48

2M ago41:48

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Vincent Bevins is one of my favourite authors - and a good friend of mine - so I knew when I got him sat down in a room our conversation good go on for a long time. I wasn't wrong. This is the first part of a three hour conversation where we discuss his latest book "If We Burn: The Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution" . In this episode I tell…

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Rooted Identity - Resurrected Living | Chris Bassett | April 7, 2024 52:01

2M ago52:01

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Chris shares a follow up message on living from an identity based on the resurrection of Christ. Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com

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Rooted Identity - Rooted in the Resurrection | Chris Bassett | March 31, 2024 53:28

2M ago53:28

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Chris shares about them power of the resurrection and seeing ourselves according to what God says about you according to the new life in Christ. Join us on Sundays at 10:00 Am! We are located at Harvest Valley Worship Center on: 86 Hidden Valley Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or online at hvwc.com

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Episode 13: Dave Mason Interview 22:39

2M ago22:39

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Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”. In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albu…

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Does Britain Need More Houses? A debate with Nick Bano 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

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In my first crossover episode with Novara FM I spoke to Nick Bano about his new book "Against Landlords". Nick also wrote a recent piece in the Guardian which caused controversy due to Nick's unusual claim that Britain doesn't need to build more houses. I fundamentally disagree with Nick on that point, hence this became a bit of a debate! You can r…

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Boyz n the Hood (Part 1) 53:25

3M ago53:25

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What do Pee-wee's Playhouse, Stand By Me and Howard the Duck have in common? All played pivotal roles in the creation of John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood! This week Chris & Lizzie are joined by guest Jonathan Braylock for a deep dive on one of the greatest debut features of all time - from Ice Cube's bombed audition to John Singleton's insistence t…

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Boyz n the Hood (Part 2) 43:57

3M ago43:57

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What do Pee-wee's Playhouse, Stand By Me and Howard the Duck have in common? All played pivotal roles in the creation of John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood! This week Chris & Lizzie are joined by guest Jonathan Braylock for a deep dive on one of the greatest debut features of all time - from Ice Cube's bombed audition to John Singleton's insistence t…

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