Best Dave Laird Podcasts (2024)

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Why Mizzou's 1960 football season is so compelling, with Brendon Steenbergen 25:42

2d ago25:42

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On the latest episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff talks with author Brendon Steenbergen about Respectable Roughnecks, Brendon's recent book about the 1960 Missouri football team. They talk about what makes that season so transcendent, from first-ever competitive achievements to MU's first Black football player to the legacy of that e…

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Episode 269: Keyser Söze's Kid [Vampires] 1:15:41

3d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Dave and Leonard discuss the 2024 film, Abigail. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 268: Brimley Build [Elden Ring DLC Trailer] 1:34:53

19d ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Dave, Matthew, Leonard, and Cameron discuss the lore and trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring DLC. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 267: The Nightmare of Creation [Stopmotion] 1:15:51

28d ago1:15:51

1:15:51

Leonard and Cameron discuss the 2023 film, Stopmotion. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 266: Two Herberts one Reagent [Undead] 1:01:13

1M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Cameron and Dave discuss the dead brought back to life in horrifying ways, in Re-Animator (1985) vs the original H.P. Lovecraft short story, Herbert West - Reanimator (1922). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social…

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Episode 265: Chainsaw Fighting Late-stage Capitalism [Ghouls] 1:21:41

1M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Dave and Cameron discuss interdimensional beings in the first two films of the Phantasm series, along with tales from Don Coscarelli's 2024 anthology book, Phiction. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social…

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Episode 79 - Matt Lowell of Lo Moon 49:08

2M ago49:08

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In this episode, Matt Bucher interviews Matt Lowell of the band Lo Moon. They discuss the genesis of Lo Moon's new hit song, "Water." Lowell shares how he discovered David Foster Wallace's writing and he also breaks down his collaborative writing process. Later, he digs into some of his literary influences and the two Matts discuss Salinger, Fitzge…

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Episode 264: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 2] 2:48:24

2M ago2:48:24

2:48:24

Dave is joined by Josh Covel and Matt Storm to discuss the second entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series. Links: Still Loading Podcast Fun & Games Podcast Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guests: Josh Covel and Matt S…

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Episode 78 - Don Hough, author of The Funeral Girl and All the Best 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

In this episode, Matt interviews Don Hough. Don is the author of a collection of short stories titled The Funeral Girl, a collection of essays called The Exact Right Word, and a new correspondence collection called All the Best. They discuss how The Funeral Girl is influenced by David Foster Wallace’s work, how Don discovered DFW, James Cameron’s T…

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Episode 263: Interview - Vitskär Süden and Laird Barron 45:46

2M ago45:46

45:46

Dave is joined by two special guests, Martin Garner of the band, Vitskär Süden, and author, Laird Barron. Vitskär Süden's upcoming album - Vessel Vitskar Suden Linktree Laird Barron's upcoming book - Not a Speck of Light Laird Barron's Patreon Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @…

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Episode 77 - Adam Levin, author of The Instructions, Bar Mitzvah Edition 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In this episode, Dave and Matt sit down with Adam Levin to discuss the publication of the Bar Mitzvah edition of that great novel, The Instructions. They discuss growing up in the land of Bar Mitzvahs, the writing process, and what happens to Gurion, among other things. Adam Levin's website is: https://www.adamlevinadamlevin.com/ You can order the …

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Episode 262: You're Headed into Chaos, Willy [Demons] 1:30:36

2M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Dave, Leonard and Cameron discuss demons in the 2024 film, Destroy All Neighbors. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 261: We're All Worms [Demons] 1:12:05

2M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

Leonard and Dave discuss demons in the 2023 film, Late Night with the Devil. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Reacting to Mizzou's hiring of Laird Veatch for its next AD: Eye on the Tigers Podcast 23:35

3M ago23:35

23:35

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their relations to Mizzou's hiring of its next athletics director: Memphis AD Laird Veatch. Ben shares why he thinks there's cause for the excitement with the hire while Eli talks through Veatch's strengths and first priorities. Ben also assuages some concerns aro…

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Episode 260: Matthew's Brass Hour [Ghosts/Demons] 1:26:12

3M ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Cameron, Leonard, and Matthew, discuss ghosts and demons in the 2024 film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 259: Interview - Thersa Matsuura [Uncanny Japan] 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

Dave and Cameron are joined by special guest Thersa Matsuura to discuss her upcoming book. Uncanny Japan Podcast The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth (pre-order for release on April 30th) Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.s…

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AD search musings, SEC basketball shake-up and a football recruiting win 43:42

3M ago43:42

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on what has and hasn't happened with Mizzou's search for a new athletics director. They also discuss the potential impacts of John Calipari leaving Kentucky on a former Mizzou basketball target, and what the commitment of a four-star quarterback means for Eli D…

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Episode 258: MDM Presents: A Police Story Retrospective [Part 1] 1:49:23

3M ago1:49:23

1:49:23

Dave is joined by Alex and Josh to discuss the first entry in Jackie Chan's Police Story series. Links: Jackie Chan Style Playground Fight Can I Fight Like Jackie Chan? Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social Special Guests: Alex and Jo…

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Episode 257: Abe Sapien's Cold War [Merfolk] 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Matthew, Dave, and Leonard, discuss godly fishmen in the 2017 film, The Shape of Water. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 256: Anniversary Episode: Bye Bye Bye [Urban Legend/Ghost] 1:30:04

4M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Matthew, Cameron, Leonard, and Dave, discuss ghost curses in the 2017 film, The Bye Bye Man. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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#026: Preventing and Mending the Fissures with Dr. Jessica Plancich Shinners 1:34:07

4M ago1:34:07

1:34:07

We're closing out our second season with an examination of how to navigate inevitable interpersonal conflict and move towards restored connection. Social architecture can be what makes or breaks a community, business, or organization. How we process our own pain and trauma and interact with the trauma of others offers rich opportunities for growth …

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Spring football observations and the Mizzou AD search's first steps forward 49:02

4M ago49:02

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In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson prepare for the end of the Mizzou men's basketball season, and weigh whether the Tigers have a chance of doing the surprising and winning a game in the SEC tournament. Eli shares some of his observations from the first spring football practices before he and Ben discuss…

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Episode 255: Clyde's Goo Cube [Killer AI] 1:28:16

4M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

Matthew, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss Killer AI in the 1995 film, Virtuosity. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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What factors impact the Mizzou AD search and takeaways from the start of spring football 41:37

4M ago41:37

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson discuss the past and future of the Mizzou athletics director position, from how the university will handle Desiree Reed-Francois' buyout to what decisions will face her replacement. They also discuss some observations and questions from the start of the Tigers' spring f…

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Reacting to Desiree Reed-Francois' departure as Mizzou AD 31:31

5M ago31:31

31:31

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson react to the surprising departure of Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois. They revisit some of the signs of friction between Reed-Francois and university leadership and why that contributed to her sudden exit before listing some potential replacements and discussing what re…

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Episode 254: Chekhov's Dead Child Didn't Fire [Ghosts] 1:51:04

5M ago1:51:04

1:51:04

Dave, Leonard, Cameron, and Matthew, discuss evil spirits in the 1986 film, Witchboard. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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How to analyze the rest of Mizzou's season and how Dennis Gates is building a program with Matt Watkins 40:17

5M ago40:17

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Rock M Nation writer Matt Watkins for an analytical discussion of Mizzou men's basketball's future. They discuss what to make of the Tigers' freshmen and their roles before talking through the stats that show off a player's role and style. Eli closes out the episode by picking …

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Episode 253: Cameron Grows to Full Power [Vampires] 1:36:31

5M ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Cameron, Dave, Leonard, and Matthew, discuss vampires in the 2023 film, Renfield. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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How Mizzou's prospects will fare in the NFL Draft with analyst Joe DeLeone 35:26

5M ago35:26

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone to talk through where some former Mizzou players will go in the draft. They discuss Joe's adventures at the Super Bowl and Senior Bowl before diving in with discussion of how Darius Robinson and Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s skillsets will translate to the…

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Episode 252: Cigarettes Can Do Anything [Killer Robots] 1:32:49

5M ago1:32:49

1:32:49

Matthew, Cameron, and Leonard, discuss Doppelgängers and Killer Robots in the 1995 film, Screamers. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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#025: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion with Crystal Byrd Farmer 1:10:27

5M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

There’s a rich opportunity to push the needle forward when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but navigating Race, Class, Privilege, Ability, and all the ways folks face different levels of adversity can be vulnerable and uncomfortable. Sometimes we need support to know what to ask for, how to be better allies, and to push us to grow in …

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Episode 76 - 2023 Year in Review, featuring Ben "Felonies!" Diamond 2:10:28

5M ago2:10:28

2:10:28

It's our favorite annual episode on the show, when we get to look back at the best of our year in reading with someone else who has read cool stuff. This time it's with Ben Diamond, a very keen listener and patron from London, who for three years running has sent us an annual best of his year recording, always full of interesting books, shows, musi…

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As Mizzou hoops continues to struggle, what does the future hold? 40:03

6M ago40:03

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dissect Mizzou men's basketball's latest defeats, including a rock fight against Texas A&M. They highlight an important change to the Tigers' starting lineup and what it means for the team's freshmen going forward. Eli and Ben also weigh how much time to give the freshm…

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Episode 251: Source of Paddy's Power [Undead] 1:09:29

6M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Dave, Matthew, and Leonard, discuss zombies and ghouls in the 1972 film, Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Episode 250: Suitable Flesh [Body Snatchers] 1:19:01

6M ago1:19:01

1:19:01

Leonard, and Cameron, discuss body snatchers in 2023 film, Suitable Flesh. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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Baker walks away, Drinkwitz gets a payday, men's hoops still can't find its way 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, the Post-Dispatch's Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson weave through the latest Mizzou sports news, starting with the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Blake Baker. They unpack the timeline of his decision to leave, what it means for Missouri and where coach Eli Drinkwitz might go with his new hi…

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Episode 249: Totally Killer [Slasher] 1:21:42

6M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

Dave, Leonard, and Cameron, discuss the perils of time travelling murderers in the 2023 film, Totally Killer. Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.socialBy Dave Cox

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#024: Community Supported Birth with Monique Gauthier 1:31:05

6M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

Bringing new life into the world requires levels of support practically unheard of in modern, western culture... unless you've cultivated community that is up for the task! Seasoned midwife and communitarian Monique Gauthier joins us today to help us envision birth from a deeply held and conscious space that brings about the creation of new culture…

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Bonus: Centering and Preparing for Birth with Monique Gauthier 27:19

6M ago27:19

27:19

My conversation with Monique Gauthier was too full of inspiring and helpful information, so I created this bonus episode to share some of the wisdom that couldn't fit in the full length episode. Here, Monique leads us through the centering meditation she does with her midwifery clients as they arrive in her office as well as shares some very practi…

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Episode 75 - Diego Báez, Author of Yaguareté White 1:18:48

6M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

In Episode 75 we welcome poet Diego Báez back onto the show, to discuss his fantastic forthcoming book of poetry, Yaguareté White, which releases from University of Arizona Press on February 20, 2024. You can pre-order it directly from the publisher or from Bookshop.org Follow Diego on Twitter Contact Dave & Matt: Email - concavityshow@gmail.com Tw…

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