Best Eli Lucas Podcasts (2024)

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083. Edward Yang: Yi Yi 1:26:09

1h ago1:26:09

1:26:09

We hit our white whale and begin our series on one of the greatest directors of all time, Edward Yang, and one of the greatest films of all time, Yi Yi (一一）. Listen to how this genuine masterpiece has affected each of us as we’ve grown with it. Wilson brings nuggets of wisdom from watching the director’s commentary. Eli talks about how this movie h…

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Deep Cut: A Film Podcast Trailer 1:37

6d ago1:37

1:37

It’s about time, after 3 and a half years we got a brand spankin’ new trailer. If you’re new to Deep Cut, welcome! If you’re a long-time fan, share this with your friends! Deep Cut: A Film Podcast is a director-focused film podcast featuring deep-dive discussions about international, art-house, and independent cinema. Each episode we discuss either…

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082. Luca Guadagnino: I Am Love 48:39

11d ago48:39

48:39

Join us as we reenter the lush and sensual world of Luca Guadagnino and discover “il costo dell'ecstasy” in his 2009 film I Am Love. Wilson savours the intentional mistakes in technique that feel like a part of the world of the film. Eli gives a brief lesson on editing, drawing parallels all the way back to the Eisenstein method of montage. Ben dir…

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081. NYFF62 Dispatch (Anora, Queer, The Shrouds, Eephus) 34:12

25d ago34:12

34:12

Our very own Eli attended the 62nd New York Film Festival this autumn as a bona fide member of the press! Sit alongside Wilson and Ben as they salivate over Eli’s descriptions of waiting in line, chatting with fellow critics, and seeing the hottest upcoming films from Earth’s top directors at the legendary Walter Reade Theater. Daniel Craig, Mikey …

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080. Ray Yeung Interview: All Shall Be Well 56:15

1M ago56:15

56:15

Buckle up Deep Cut fans! This week we have a special preview episode as Wilson got to sit down with director Ray Yeung to preview his new Berlinale premiering film All Shall Be Well, which is opening at Film Forum on September 20. Ray discusses his jump from law to filmmaking, and returning to his native Hong Kong to make films about the lives of o…

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079. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: To The Ends of the Earth 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

In this final Kiyoshi Kurosawa episode, Wilson brings to the table one of the latest films from the Japanese auteur; the Uzbekistan set To the Ends of the Earth. Ben draws parallels between this film and the work of Kelly Reichardt, and gives us an education on the importance of Atsuko Maeda and idol group AKB48. Eli zeroes in on Kurosawa’s comment…

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078. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: Tokyo Sonata 59:21

2M ago59:21

59:21

In this episode, we’re laughing and crying to the sweet melodies of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2008 film Tokyo Sonata, and its social commentary on the Japanese nuclear family in the midst of a financial crisis. We explore the film’s construction of a patriarchal nuclear family, discuss Kyoko Koizumi’s unique role as the mother of the family (taking care o…

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077. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: Pulse 56:57

3M ago56:57

56:57

Unlock the forbidden recording room with Wilson, Ben and Eli as the trio unpack Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2001 ghost film Pulse. Eli explains his love for his deep cut pick of a film that breaks its own rules and complicates its horror elements. Wilson zeroes in on his love for Kurosawa’s use of space and production design to bring on a feeling of despair…

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076. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: License to Live 57:53

3M ago57:53

57:53

In the first of our deep cut picks for our Kiyoshi Kurosawa series, Ben introduces the others to Kurosawa’s License to Live (1998) because he really needed to talk to somebody after a stunning ending. Eli digs into the film’s comedic sensibilities, finding similarities with fellow Japanese director Takeshi Kitano, while Wilson finds himself “so sad…

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075. Kiyoshi Kurosawa: Cure 1:15:14

4M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

In this episode, the Deep Cut trio delve into the captivating world of Kiyoshi Kurosawa with his breakout hit, Cure (1997). Tune in to the beginning of a mega series on Kurosawa: director for hire and the master of nightmares. Ben and Wilson find themselves at odds as Ben's annoyance with the film's villain fails to dampen Wilson's thirst for him. …

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074. Luca Guadagnino: Challengers 1:25:50

4M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

Game. Set. Match. The boys tackle the hottest movie of the season and kick off a Luca Guadagnino series with our review of his latest film CHALLENGERS. This episode (recorded pre BRAT) sees Eli comparing Guadagnino to the iconic Charli XCX, Wilson explaining how all roads that lead to Challengers also lead to his own life, and Ben saying he wants t…

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BCHL Podcast - April 19th, 2024 (Dean Spak & Trent Wilson) 23:46

6M ago23:46

23:46

On this week's episode, we speak with Okotoks Oilers captain Dean Spak (3:24), coming off a three-game sweep in their wildcard series, as well as West Kelowna Warriors forward and BCHL playoff leading scorer Trent Wilson (15:20).By BCHL Media

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073. 2023 Film and TV in Review 1:37:46

8M ago1:37:46

1:37:46

The Oscars may tell us Hollywood’s popular picks, but what about the… Deep Cut picks? Deep Cut’s 2023 in Review is ready to give the last word on yesteryear’s best in motion pictures. Tune in for debates on the year’s biggest hits and hot takes on the year’s shabbiest flops. It all culminates in Wilson, Ben, and Eli’s top three favorites of the yea…

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BCHL Podcast - March 8th, 2024 (Will Ingemann & Vladimir Nikitin) 23:52

8M ago23:52

23:52

On this week's episode, we speak with Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann (2:56), fresh off breaking the BCHL's longest shutout streak record. Plus, we talk to Chilliwack Chiefs netminder Vladimir Nikitin (15:31) who went viral last weekend after scoring a goalie goal into an empty net.By BCHL Media

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BCHL Podcast - March 1st, 2024 (Tommy Scarfone, Nathan Free & Caden Cranston) 37:42

8M ago37:42

37:42

The BCHL Podcast is back! On this week's episode, we speak with Rochester Institute of Technology goaltender and Surrey Eagles alumnus Tommy Scarfone (3:19), Brooks Bandits forward and Alberta Division leading scorer Nathan Free (18:35) and the BCHL's overall leading scorer, Eagles forward Caden Cranston (28:56).…

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072. Hirokazu Kore-eda: Monster 45:27

9M ago45:27

45:27

We go back to our Deep Cut roots with Kore-eda's latest, but don't call us Monster(s) for skipping out on the previously released Broker! Awarded the Queer Palm at Cannes in 2023, Monster is a return to form (and Japan) for Kore-eda, igniting a sprawling conversation about the film and its connections to his larger ouevre. We debate the film's visu…

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071. Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Moral 1:04:54

9M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Join us for a Deep Cut episode on the exceptional 1982 film Moral from director Marilou Diaz-Abaya. The trio are blown away by the intricate script work and editing within the film, and they finally help coin the acronym GFWTM (Go Fucking Watch This Movie) for Wilson to use in the future. Eli and Ben discuss how Diaz-Abaya and screenwriter Ricky Le…

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070. Kelly Reichardt: Showing Up 38:59

10M ago38:59

38:59

Join us as we SHOW UP for Kelly Reichardt’s latest work: Showing Up. Reichardt teams up again with regular collaborator Michelle Williams in their portrait of a grumpy artist. Wilson analyzes the performances of Michelle Williams and Hong Chau, Eli appreciates the film’s humor and subtlety, and Ben is fascinated by the film’s focus on the ordinary.…

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069. Todd Haynes: May December 43:53

10M ago43:53

43:53

May you join us this December for a Deep Cutversation on May Deepcutber? Wait, this is confusing... what's NOT confusing is the moral clarity of American director Todd Haynes' latest pressure-cooker drama about the evils of our time. While Eli sees horror lurking beneath the pleasant cinematography of Christopher Blauvelt, Ben ponders the omission …

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BCHL Podcast - December 15th, 2023 (Samuel Leonard & Eli Pulver) 26:30

11M ago26:30

26:30

On this week's episode, we speak with Alberni Valley Bulldogs F Samuel Leonard (2:42) whose beautiful goal earlier this month went viral on social media. We also speak with Salmon Arm Silverbacks G Eli Pulver (14:28) about adjusting to his new team, recovering from injury and his goals for his final year of junior hockey.…

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068. Frederick Wiseman: Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros 58:43

12M ago58:43

58:43

Bon appetit! The DC Trio are in for a treat this week as we savor Frederick Wiseman’s latest documentary, MENUS PLAISIRS - LES TROIGROS, a scrumptious looking film about three French restaurants, and the family that runs it. From the bustling kitchen to the tense moments shared between members of the Troigros dynasty, the trio immerses themselves i…

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BCHL Podcast - November 23rd, 2023 (Luke Lavery, Chase Pirtle & Zachary Wagnon) 35:29

12M ago35:29

35:29

On this week's episode, we tee up the upcoming BCHL Road Show event with Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Lavery (3:21) and Victoria Grizzlies forward Chase Pirtle (13:47). We also chat with Surrey Eagles forward Zachary Wagnon (22:56) about the team's hot start to the season.By BCHL Media

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067. Marilou Diaz-Abaya: José Rizal 58:42

1y ago58:42

58:42

The DC Trio takes a plunge into a new director and dives into the works of Marilou Diaz-Abaya, one of the leading figures of the second golden age of Filipino cinema. In the first episode, Wilson shares his love for a national cinema that is deeply tied to his roots. What better way to be introduced to Pinoy cinema than through a biopic of one of t…

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BCHL Podcast - September 23rd, 2023 (Steven Cocker & Nicholas Beneteau) 31:28

1y ago31:28

31:28

It's opening day of the 2023-24 BCHL season!We tee up the start of a new season with an interview with BCHL Commissioner Steven Cocker (2:36), as well as Alberni Valley Bulldogs player Nicholas Beneteau (21:57).By BCHL Media

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NHL Draft Preview Part 2 (Bradly Nadeau, Hoyt Stanley, Charles-Alexis Legault & Ryan Hopkins) 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

44:43

In Part 2 of our NHL Draft preview, we speak with four of the BCHL's top prospects for the draft:Bradly Nadeau (3:15)Hoyt Stanley (14:15)Charles-Alexis Legault (22:50)Ryan Hopkins (34:19)The BCHL's coverage of the NHL Draft is presented by Chevrolet.By BCHL Media

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BCHL Podcast - NHL Draft Preview (Part 1) (Matthew Wood, Aydar Suniev, Owen Beckner & AJ Lacroix) 41:46

1+ y ago41:46

41:46

In Part 1 of our NHL Draft preview, we speak with four of the BCHL's top prospects for the draft:Matthew Wood (University of Connecticut/Victoria Grizzlies) (3:23)Aydar Suniev (Penticton Vees) (14:14)Owen Beckner (Salmon Arm Silverbacks) (22:03)AJ Lacroix (Chilliwack Chiefs) (30:39)The BCHL's coverage of the NHL Draft is presented by Chevrolet.…

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066. Mani Ratnam: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (featuring Thanmye Lagudu) 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

With special guest and friend Thanmye Lagudu we come together to crown a new king. Mani Ratnam completes his magnum opus with Ponniyin Selvan: Part II and we're back in the theatre again for more palace intrigue, romantic entanglements, and some of that signature Ratnam flair. Can Ratnam one-up himself with part two? We discuss PS2's visual glow-up…

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065. Egoist @ HKIFF2023: Interview with Director Daishi Matsunaga 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

As part of his coverage for HKIFF 2023, Wilson interviews Japanese director Daishi Matsunaga, a day after the Hong Kong premiere of his new film, Egoist. Director Matsunaga talks about the film's moving story, the specific visual language he uses, his thoughts on iPhone footage, and so much more. A massive thank you to dear friend of the pod Fumiko…

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064. HKIFF 2023 Dispatch 1:02:38

1+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

As Cannes wraps up in the South of France, we bring you a dispatch from another festival halfway across the world. An exhausted Wilson joined Ben and Eli in the middle of his festival marathon to dish about the movies he saw at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival, and talk about the experience of officially covering a festival for the…

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BCHL Podcast - May 12th, 2023 (Evan Hammond & Fraser Rodgers) 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

54:13

On this week's episode of the BCHL Podcast, we tee up the Fred Page Cup Final with Alberni Valley Bulldogs play-by-play man Evan Hammond (3:05) and Penticton Vees broadcaster Fraser Rodgers (25:07).The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.By BCHL Media

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063. S. S. Rajamouli: RRR 1:07:43

1+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Rise. Roar. Revolt. Review. Here it is. Our long awaited Deep Cut Upkeep episode on the S.S. Rajamouli worldwide phenom RRR, and it’s a doozy. Hear the Deep Cut Trio talk about why Rajamouli’s brand of action filmmaking has entranced audiences, and why Ben and Wilson have this film at the top of their 2022 year end lists, while Eli explains why he …

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BCHL Podcast - April 22nd, 2023 (Jacob Quillan & Luca Di Pasquo) 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

On this week's episode, we speak with Quinnipiac University forward and Penticton Vees alumnus Jacob Quillan (2:46) who is fresh off scoring the overtime winning goal in the NCAA's National Championship game. We also talk to Vees goalie and reigning BCHL 1st Star of the Week Luca Di Pasquo (15:53).The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.…

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BCHL Podcast - March 31st, 2023 (Skyler Brind'Amour & Ben MacDonald) 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

32:09

It's a playoff edition of the BCHL Podcast!On this week's episode, we speak with Quinnipiac University senior and Chilliwack Chiefs alumnus Skyler Brind'Amour (2:44) whose team is preparing for the NCAA's Frozen Four next week. We also speak with West Kelowna Warriors forward, Seattle Kraken draft pick and Harvard University commit Ben MacDonald (2…

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BCHL Podcast - March 24th, 2023 (Wyatt Arndt & Ean Somoza) 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

32:23

On this week's episode of the BCHL Podcast, we speak with Canucks Army writer and Surrey Eagles super fan Wyatt Arndt (2:57), as well as Wenatchee Wild forward and reigning BCHL 1st Star of the Week Ean Somoza (19:00).The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.By BCHL Media

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062. 2022 Film and TV in Review 2:25:48

1+ y ago2:25:48

2:25:48

Another year has wrapped production, and the production assistants are here to clean up! Just in time for the 2023 Oscars, Ben, Wilson, and Eli mop up the mess left by superheroes and conductors, stop motion shells and Na’vi, interdimensional travelers and cannibals, mourners and partiers. By breaking down the year’s big trends–– directors fictiona…

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061. Miranda July: The Future 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

51:02

We conclude our series on Miranda July's filmography with her divisive sophomore feature, The Future. Tune in for a feisty episode where Ben tries desperately to defend his deep cut choice while Eli and Wilson have their limits tested by July's storytelling tendencies. See the future in our free Patreon, discord server, and all our links @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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BCHL Podcast - March 3rd, 2023 (Sean Hogan & Jake Bongo) 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

On this week's episode, we speak with Sean Hogan, Senior Director of Athlete Relations at College Hockey Inc. (2:56). We also have a conversation with Surrey Eagles forward and Sacred Heart University commit Jake Bongo (21:33).The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.By BCHL Media

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060. Miranda July: Me and You and Everyone We Know 59:29

1+ y ago59:29

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059. Miranda July: Kajillionaire 1:13:10

1+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Deep Cut returns to regularly scheduled programming with the decidedly irregular films of American independent director/writer/actor/multi-hyphenate Miranda July. You might even call them quirky. We begin our series by learning about her long list of artistic endeavours and discuss the connotations of "quirk" in the context of July's films before d…

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BCHL Podcast - February 10th, 2023 (Steven Cocker & Dakota MacIntosh) 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

26:42

On this week's episode, we speak with BCHL Deputy Commissioner and COO Steven Cocker (2:17) to discuss the recent 60th Anniversary event, next week's BCHL Road Show, as well as several other topics. We also speak with Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Dakota MacIntosh (14:56) who details his transition to the BCHL midseason, his team's recent 10-game…

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058. Sundance 2023 Dispatch (featuring Russell Goldman) 31:15

1+ y ago31:15

31:15

Wilson, Ben, and Eli are once again joined by director and friend of the podcast Russell Goldman to talk about his experience and the best movies he saw at this year’s Sundance Film Festival! We get a chance to preview this year in independent American and international cinema, talk about the state of Sundance in its first in person year, and dig i…

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BCHL Podcast - January 27th, 2023 (Johnny Hicks, Mirko Buttazzoni & Brady Smith) 37:58

2y ago37:58

37:58

The BCHL Podcast is back!On this week's episode, we reflect on the league's 60th Anniversary event last weekend with a few of the stars of the show. We speak with Merritt Centennials goaltender Johnny Hicks (3:06), Coquitlam Express forward and All-Star Tournament MVP Mirko Buttazzoni (15:58) and Trail Smoke Eaters defenceman and Top Prospects Game…

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057. Interview with Frederick Wiseman 45:45

2y ago45:45

45:45

Listen up Wiseman-heads, oh do we have a treat for you! The Deep Cut trio are joined by the man himself, Frederick Wiseman, to talk about his new film A Couple (2022) and his expansive documentary filmography. The discussion topics include Nathalie Boutefeu’s arresting performance as Sophia Tolstoy, the secret meaning behind filming in a garden, an…

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056. Frederick Wiseman: A Couple 52:14

2y ago52:14

52:14

Can you say "Deep Cut Upkeep A Couple" ten times fast?? Legendary, prolific American documentarian Frederick Wiseman has returned with one of only 3 fiction films in his 55 year career. A Couple finds Nathalie Boutefeu performing monologues from the letters of Sophia Tolstoy in the beautiful Brittany coast. The DC Three admit defeat to the literary…

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BCHL Podcast - December 15th, 2022 (Brady Leavold & Brody Waters) 44:50

2y ago44:50

44:50

On this week's episode, we speak with former junior hockey standout and pro player turned mental health advocate Brady Leavold (2:51), as well as Nanaimo Clippers forward Brody Waters (31:29).The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.By BCHL Media

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055. Deep Cut 2022 Summer Movie Roundup 1:39:21

2y ago1:39:21

1:39:21

In a long-awaited bonus set of episodes, Ben, Wilson, and Eli go over their 2022 movie-watching summers, where each of our co-hosts maintained an audio diary of all the films we saw over the summer. Come along on our summer movie adventure, as we cover watching highlights from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, to Jurassic World Dominion. List of films (and TV) dis…

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054. Eli's Summer 2022 Film Diary 40:59

2y ago40:59

40:59

Welcome to Eli's summer film watching audio diary! Over the summer of 2022 each of us recorded little audio snippets reviewing every film that we watched, and these are Eli's! You can listen to our combined discussion of our summer movie watching in our roundup episode. We recommend you start there! Wanna tell us about the films you're watching? Co…

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053. Ben's Summer 2022 Film Diary 1:25:44

2y ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Welcome to Ben's summer film watching audio diary! Over the summer of 2022 each of us recorded little audio snippets reviewing every film that we watched, and these are Ben's! You can listen to our combined discussion of our summer movie watching in our roundup episode. We recommend you start there! Wanna tell us about the films you're watching? Co…

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052. Wilson's Summer 2022 Film Diary 55:12

2y ago55:12

55:12

Welcome to Wilson's summer film watching audio diary! Over the summer of 2022 each of us recorded little audio snippets reviewing every film that we watched, and these are Wilson's! You can listen to our combined discussion of our summer movie watching in our roundup episode. We recommend you start there! Wanna tell us about the films you're watchi…

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BCHL Podcast - December 2nd, 2022 (Oliver Auyeung-Ashton & Abram Wiebe) 34:06

2y ago34:06

34:06

The BCHL Podcast is back with a brand-new episode! This week, we speak with Victoria Grizzlies goaltender and reigning BCHL 1st Star of the Week Oliver Auyeung-Ashton (3:08), as well as Chilliwack Chiefs defenceman and Vegas Golden Knights draft pick Abram Wiebe (17:25).The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.…

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