Best Derek Hart Podcasts (2024)

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BPS 389: From Short Films to Narcos with Josef Kubota Wladyka 1:15:13

34m ago1:15:13

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Today on the show we have writer, producer, and director Josef Kubota Wladyka.Josef Kubota Wladyka’s debut feature film, Manos Sucias, won Best New Narrative Director at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, Best First Feature and Best Editing. Josef has also directed episodes of the acclaimed televisio…

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BPS 388: Hemingway and the Art of the Documentary with Lynn Novick 1:16:12

9d ago1:16:12

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I am a huge fan of today’s guest. Since seeing one of her first documentaries, I was transfixed by her power of storytelling. Our guest is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker, Lynn Novick---a formidable and respected PBS documentary filmmaker with thirty-plus years of experience in the business.Her archival mini and docu-series …

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The Scoop on Climate Reporting With Cat Clifford 33:33

3h ago33:33

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Recent climate and energy reporting have emphasized the need to roll out new technologies on a large scale to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly needs to happen to make this a reality? In the Season 3 premiere, we sit down with Cat Clifford, senior science and economics correspondent at Cipher. With her extensive experience in climat…

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Kahea Hart: Training Olympians and Everyday Surfers 56:30

10d ago56:30

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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Kahea Hart ( @hawaiisurfandperformance ), a former competitive surfer and the coach behind some of the world's best surfers like Olympian Brisa Hennessy and WSL Big Wave World Champion Billy Kemper. Kahea also works with everyday surfers, and in this episode, we explore his methods for…

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BPS 387: How to Protect Your Film from Online Piracy with Evan Zeisel 1:02:11

16d ago1:02:11

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Movie piracy has hurt the pockets of every filmmaker. But indie filmmakers are often affected worse. Today on the show we have Evan Zeisel and he has been systematically tracking down piracy sites for years. Ten years ago, Evan made his first feature film and landed a distributor. Within a week of being on its first VOD site, his film was already p…

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How Losing 30 Pounds Improved My Surfing with Coach Lenny V 54:46

9d ago54:46

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How much can fitness really impact your surfing? In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Coach Lenny V (@coachlennyv) and Cooper Walters (@cooper_walters) to share how dropping 30 pounds has completely transformed my surfing. From quicker pop-ups, catching more waves and surfing for longer. If you're ready to take your fitne…

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BPS 386: Lighting the Biggest Films of All-Time with Dean Cundey A.S.C 1:13:04

13d ago1:13:04

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Today, my guest is a prolific cinematographer, accomplished photographer, and member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Dean Cundey A.S.C.Dean rose to fame for extraordinary cinematography in the 1980s and 1990s. His early start was working on the set of Halloween. Dean is credited as director of photography on five Back To The Future fil…

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Get Ready for More Fissionary! 1:52

14d ago1:52

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Welcome back to Fissionary! A podcast dedicated to exploring the potential of nuclear energy in addressing the climate crisis and securing our energy future. As our podcast continues to grow, we’re diving even deeper into how nuclear technology is being used to heal, power, and save our planet. Season 3 launches on October 10, 2024! Make sure to su…

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BPS 385: Selling Indie Films with the Regional Cinema Model with Daedalus Howell 1:13:24

20d ago1:13:24

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Today on the show we have writer/director Daedalus Howell. Daedalus' film Pill Head is the definition of being a Filmtrepreneur. So much, in fact, I used his film as a case study in my book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur®: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business. The method he used was the "regional cinema model." This model is based ar…

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Margo: On style, longer boards, and being in the moment 35:54

23d ago35:54

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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Brenden Margieson (@margomargs), hailed by many as the world’s ‘best-ever free surfer.’ Margo’s iconic style has left a lasting mark on generations of surfers, and in this episode, we’re lucky to have him share his wisdom on surfing. From mastering carves and roundhouse cutbacks to dev…

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BPS 384: Building a Hollywood Directing Career with Brad Silberling 1:20:53

27d ago1:20:53

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Today on the show we have writer, producer and director Brad Silberling. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad back in 2005 at my first Sundance Film Festival. He was very kind with his time and gave me some great advice.His feature films include City of Angels starring Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage, Moonlight Mile, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffm…

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The Surfboard Guide: Must-Have Surfboards for Your Quiver 55:12

30d ago55:12

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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Craig from The Surfboard Guide (@thesurfboardguide), a seasoned surfboard reviewer known for his detailed reviews of everything from high-performance shortboards to midlengths, alternative boards, and hybrids. Being someone who can surf them all really well, Craig has a really unique p…

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BPS 383: How to Raise $2 Million Using NFTs with Arel Avellino 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

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NFTs are all the rage today but how can indie filmmakers use them to generate revenue? I did an entire episode dedicated to NFT and Indie Films last year and it is, by far, one of the most downloaded episodes ever.Today on the show we have a filmmaker and creator that was able to raise $2 million for a brand new IP using NFTs. His name is Arel Avel…

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Matt Pagan: On The Most Important Principle In Surfing - Holding and Releasing 56:26

1M ago56:26

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Matt Pagan (@matt_pagan), a former pro surfer, impressive shaper, and surf coach who runs his own surf school. In the podcast, Matt highlights the significance of paddling and weight distribution in catching waves, along with tips on turning midlengths. So tune in and don’t miss this episode as we discuss the…

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BPS 382: The Way of the Creative Filmmaker with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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Board Porn: Inside One of The World’s Most Insane Surfboard Collections 54:18

2M ago54:18

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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, Ron Shine (@boardporn) joins me to guide you through choosing your next surfboard. With a collection of over 100+ surfboards, Ron’s collection has it all—from see-through 3D printed designs to asymmetricals and high-performance shortboards. Whether you're looking to add a new piece to your quiver or just c…

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BPS 381: From Micro-Budget to World-Wide Distribution with Shane Stanley 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

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At sixteen years old, Shane Stanley had already received his first Emmy Award for his work on Desperate Passage (1987) which starred Michael Landon. Over the next few years he learned filmmaking under his father Lee Stanley on what became known as The Desperate Passage Series (1988 to 1995) starring Sharon Gless, Edward James Olmos, Marlo Thomas an…

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Parker Coffin: Developing Style and Power in Surfing 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

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In this episode, I interview Parker Coffin (@parkercoffin), one of my favorite free surfers. He’s a goofy footer that shreds in big waves and small waves, and hucks crazy airs. Stab called him one of the best free surfers in the world. In this episode, Parker gives us insight into what makes his surfing so good, from how to surf with more power, ti…

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BPS 380: Watch This to Survive on a Film Set with Christine Chen 1:17:51

2M ago1:17:51

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Christine Chen is an Academy qualified film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. She fell in love with capturing images and telling stories through film the first time she got her hands on an early addition VHS camcorder in 1993. Christine’s love of film turned into a life-long passion for writing and directing. Christine has a B.A. fr…

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Dane Gudauskas: On how to find flow and rhythm surfing 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

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Dane Gudauskas (@danedamus), a pro surfer from South California and one of the makers of the famous Rocket Wide and G Skate surfboards by Channel Islands (@cisurfboards), joins me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast. Dane discusses how to make your surfing flow, body positioning and how to perfect your cutback. We also talked about Positiv…

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BPS 379: The Art of Being a Military Advisor on Set with Jariko Denman 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and, as a military brat, grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis, Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the…

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Devon Howard: How to unlock surfing midlengths 1:32:39

2M ago1:32:39

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Devon Howard (@devon_howard), a pioneer of midlength surfing and the designer of the Channel Islands Mid (aka CI Mid), joins us on this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast. Devon shares his approach to riding midlengths and offers tips on how to better position yourself on a wave and execute better bottom turns and cutbacks. Whether you're new…

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BPS 378: Directing as a Team & NOT Killing Each Other with Vanessa & Joseph Winter 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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Vanessa and Joseph Winter are a writer/director duo best known for their critically acclaimed SXSW midnighter “Deadstream,” a horror comedy coming to Shudder in October. They also wrote and directed a segment of the highly anticipated V/H/S/99 which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Their feature debut, Deadst…

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Most Recent Things + Giveaway 51:45

3M ago51:45

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Listen to our most recent conversation with Rod and Sara Burgos from our Anonymo team. Wait till the end of the episode to learn more about the giveaway and special things we are doing just for the summer. Remember you can visit our website to buy merch and support us. Follow us Come on the journey with us! We'll be back every other week having con…

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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…

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Zeke Lau: On how CT level pros train and think about technique 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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Zeke Lau (@zekelau), a native Hawaiian pro surfer joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to share his journey and approach to training and competing on the championship tour. Tag along as we dive deep into his training process, the importance of paddling, and the role of technique and mindset in his surfing. Sign up for our free sur…

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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

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In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …

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Imagining the Year 2050 With Our Nuclear All-Stars! 41:10

3M ago41:10

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For Fissionary’s season 2 finale, Mary and Jordan speak with some nuclear power players!  We’re joined again by Dr. J’Tia Hart, along with Kaylee Cunningham (Ms. Nuclear Energy) and Ryan Pickering who are working hard to advocate for a cleaner world powered by nuclear. They discuss the current state of the nuclear industry, the challenges they face…

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Pilgrim Surf + Supply: A Guide to Alternative Surfboards 1:25:37

3M ago1:25:37

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Chris Gentille, the owner of Pilgrim Surf + Supply (@pilgrimsurfsupply), joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to talk about the importance of choosing the right board, the concept of edge boards, his background as an artist and how he directed the film “Self Discovery For Social Survival,” and the connection between skateboarding …

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BPS 375: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin 52:06

3M ago52:06

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Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a relatively short period of time graduated to being a stunt coordinator and second-unit director. In those capacities, Johnny has worked on over 260 films, TV shows, and commercials, and even won…

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever 1:03:26

3M ago1:03:26

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Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show to discuss what he's seeing in the film business, from a street level. Thomas works with all the major agencies, top end producers and managers. If anyone knows what Hollywood is looking or he…

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BPS 374: The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono 1:14:10

3M ago1:14:10

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This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable journey in the business which expands across theatre and short films. John is one of the founders of the Jabberwocky Theatre Company in 2004 which became the Rogue Machine Theatre in 2008 where…

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Eric Arakawa: On Shaping Surfboards for Jack Robinson, Andy Irons, and the Hos 59:15

3M ago59:15

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Eric Arakawa (@arakawasurfboards), the shaper for over ten World Champions, including Andy Irons, Jack Robinsons, and Michael and Derek Ho, joined me in this week’s Basis Surf Podcast episode to share his insights on shaping boards for these world-class surfers and to discuss how each board was crafted to help them perform at their best. Sign up fo…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing Adaptations with Joe Wright 55:28

3M ago55:28

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Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Joe Wright. Joe has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top directors with his rare ability to captivate global audiences through his extraordinary cinematic craft. Most recently, Wright directed the psychological thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, starring Amy Adams, Julian…

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BPS 373: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost 51:58

4M ago51:58

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Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two important persons on set with a shared vision and respect influences the work environment and (the ultimate result) the film, a great deal. We’re inspired this week by cinematographer, and author, J…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:28

4M ago1:05:28

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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin…

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BPS 372: How NOT to Lose Money Producing Indie Films with Anne Marie Gillen 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

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The film industry had to adjust a lot since the hit of COVID. Thanks to streaming services, the hit wasn’t as volatile as could be. Now that society seems to be reaching the end of the pandemic, the future of the filmmaking and film experience post-COVID has become part of the conversation. To help us explore the subject, I have on the show today, …

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Growing a Nuclear Legacy With Charles Oppenheimer 42:03

4M ago42:03

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From the Manhattan Project to the Oscars—Oppenheimer brought nuclear back into the mainstream. Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is building a legacy of his own with The Oppenheimer Project. In this episode, Charles reflects on seeing his grandfather portrayed on the big screen, funding a nuclear future, and the importance of …

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Philippe Malvaux: On improving Kanoa Igarashi's carve and working with Julian WIlson 1:04:22

4M ago1:04:22

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Philippe Malvaux ( @philippemalvaux_surfcoaching ) is a former ASP judge, coach, and the team manager for Hurley and during his time has worked with and coached an incredible list of pro surfers including Kanoa Igarashi, Julian Wilson, Carissa Moore and John John Florence to name a few. In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, we delve into wh…

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BPS 371: Selling Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark with Cody Meirick 47:24

4M ago47:24

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Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to …

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Hunter Jones: How to score surf in LA to Iceland 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Surfing with icebergs in Iceland, dodging sharks at Trestles, and scoring double overhead waves at Manhattan Beach - in this episode of the Basis Podcast, pro surfer and filmmaker, Hunter Jones (@hunterjones), discusses all this and shares his experience with oxygen deprivation training with big wave legend Laird Hamilton. Sign up for our free surf…

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BPS 370: Changing the World with Your Documentary with Susan Kucera 27:13

4M ago27:13

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In the stillness of a serene morning, the light of inspiration dawns upon us as we venture into the depths of human creativity and perseverance. On today's episode, we welcome the visionary documentarian Susan Kucera, whose lens captures the intricate dance of life and the profound undercurrents of our existence.Susan Kucera, a remarkable filmmaker…

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To The Moon and Beyond With Trudy Kortes 34:41

5M ago34:41

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Will fission be the future of energy on Mars? Join us for an out-of-this-world conversation with Trudy Kortes, the director of technology demonstrations at NASA, and one of the minds behind the Fission Power Project. In this episode, Mary and Jordan dive into the fascinating ways NASA is harnessing nuclear technology to fuel our missions to the Moo…

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Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing 49:52

4M ago49:52

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Adam Knox ( @adamknox_ ) is a former pro that's the younger brother of legendary rail surfer Taylor Knox and has coached some of the best up and coming pro surfers like Caity Simmers, Kade Matson, Tia Blanco, and many more. With his expertise in kinesiology, we dive deep into technique, energy leaks, using surf skates as a tool, and how to improve …

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BPS 369: Music Licensing for Film Demystified with Chris Small 46:57

5M ago46:57

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We have all wanted to have a killer song we love in one of our films or projects, that perfect song that makes the scene pop off the screen. When you begin to investigate how to get permission for the song you soon discover the maze of red tape and crap you need to deal with in order to have the song in your film.From getting film festival rights t…

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You Are Not My Mother! 1:13:55

5M ago1:13:55

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This weeks word is 'You are not my mother!'.... Myles talks on the Diddy apology video, Kelly Rowlands experience on the red carpet at canes film festival, Shaun T and husbands Scott open gay marriage, the slut shaming in the LGBTQDL community towards those taking Prep and more.... https://www.gaytimes.com/life/prep-slutshaming/ Melanin Magnificenc…

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BPS 368: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward 1:14:51

5M ago1:14:51

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Today on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. L.A. is probably the toughest city in the world to shoot a guerilla-style film. His stories are not on filled with know…

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Virtual Reality Meets Nuclear Energy With Derek Kultgen 33:10

5M ago33:10

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Grab your headsets and controllers because the future of nuclear operations is here! Join Mary and Jordan as they discover how nuclear is harnessing the power of virtual reality with their guest, Derek Kultgen from Argonne National Laboratory. Derek shares how his team is using video game technology to revolutionize how we work in the nuclear indus…

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Duke Aipa: On radical innovations in surfboard design 42:04

5M ago42:04

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In this week’s episode, Duke Aipa (@aipasurf), son of the legendary Hawaiian Shaper Ben Aipa, joins us to share the backstory of his father’s inventions, the "Swallow tail" and "The Sting" style boards and discusses how he continues his dad’s legacy by combining elements of past and present to create innovative boards like the Dark Twinn, the Moder…

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BPS 367: Making Money Self Distributing Your Indie Film with Naomi McDougall Jones 1:27:52

5M ago1:27:52

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Today episode is probably one of the most important shows I have released in some time. On the show is filmmaker Naomi McDougall Jones the writer, actress and producer behind the indie film Bite Me, a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits them, directed by Meredith Edwards.The filmmakers of Bite Me have d…

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