Best Film Exiles Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 132: National Anthem's Eve Lindley & Luke Gilford talk about finding your people 14:40

26m ago14:40

14:40

NATIONAL ANTHEM follows Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a quiet 21-year-old who does whatever he can to help his family survive. But things change when he takes a job working at a nearby ranch. Here, he discovers a community of rodeo performers that freely explore their sexuality. As Dylan begins to challenge his own identity, he finds himself attracted t…

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Episode 131: God Bless Bitcoin's Kelly & Brian Estes talk about the ethics of bitcoin 22:35

27m ago22:35

22:35

Directed by Kelly & Brian Estes, the new documentary GOD BLESS BITCOIN explores the financial, ethical and spiritual ramifications of our changing financial systems. In this 1on1, we speak to Kelly and Brian Estes about whether or not they believe bitcoin is the most ethical choice and 'the people's money'.…

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Episode 130: Clear Cut's Brian Skiba talks about 'making things right' 10:53

2h ago10:53

10:53

Directed by Brian Skiba, CLEAR CUT follows Jack, a man who wants to start over by taking a dangerous job in the logging community in the Pacific Northwest. But you can't outrun the past. And suddenly, he comes across a band of ruthless criminals from his past who are determined to kill him before he can escape. In this 1on1, we speak to Skiba about…

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Episode 129: Widow Clicquot's Haley Bennett & Thomas Napper talk about the strength of Madame Clicquot 12:38

3h ago12:38

12:38

Directed by Thomas Napper, WIDOW CLICQUOT follows Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) as she grieves the loss of her beloved husband. Having been left the family’s fledgling wine business in his will, Clicquot finds herself under pressure to relinquish the land to male buyers. But she refuses to sell, beginning a journey that will chang…

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Episode 128: THE DEAD DON'T HURT's Viggo Mortensen talks about fighting for the feminine West 12:30

2h ago12:30

12:30

Written, directed and starring Viggo Mortensen, THE DEAD DON'T HURT tells the story of Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps), an independent woman who falls in love with Danish immigrant, Holger Olsen (Mortensen). Set during the outbreak of the Civil War, their relationship is torn apart when Olsen decides to fight on behalf of the Union. Suddenly left …

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Episode 185: The Exile by Patrick Worrall 27:12

19h ago27:12

27:12

Inspired by the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Patrick was fascinated by the stories he saw on the news. In particular, he was stuck by the vulnerability of the young women travelling alone and the dangers that they might face when they arrive at their next destination. Patrick saw unique parallels between the war today and France of the Fourth Republ…

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Episode 127: Great White North's P.J. Naworynski talks Canadian shark-infested waters 31:49

12d ago31:49

31:49

Shark Week comes to Canada?! In recent years, the Canadian East Coast has found themselves in the crosshairs of a massive shark migration, suggesting that this may be one of the largest hosting grounds for them in the world. In GREAT WHITE NORTH, director PJ Naworynski and his team take a deep dive into this surprising development as they attempt t…

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Episode 126: Fly Me to the Moon's Jim Rash talks about 15:19

4d ago15:19

15:19

Set in 1969, the new romcom FLY ME TO THE MOON tells the story of Cole (Channing Tatum), NASA's launch director who works hard to ensure the safety of his men. However, with Russia advancing in the space race , the government hires Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), a marketing maven, in the hopes of garnering public support. As the two grow closer,…

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Episode 125: The Great Salish Heist's Harold Joe talks about stealing back your story 10:35

5d ago10:35

10:35

In THE GREAT SALISH HEIST, Steve Joe is an archaeologist for the Moquahat people who is convinced that his people's struggles are a direct result of the displacement of sacred artifacts. Determined to make things right, Steve assembles a rebellious crew from the Rez who plan on breaking into the museum in order to retrieve what rightfully belongs t…

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Episode 124: Valley of Exile's Anna Fahr talks about telling authentic refugee stories 16:18

10d ago16:18

16:18

Directed by Anna Fahr, VALLEY OF EXILE follows Rima and Nour, two Syrian sisters who are trying to set up a new life in Lebanon. Struggling to take possession of their home, they're forced to temporarily stay in a Syrian refugee camp as time ticks away on Rima's pregnancy. In this 1on1, we speak to Fahr about telling authentic stories and filming i…

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Episode 123: A Hundred Lies' Dana Abraham talks the Toronto Music Scene 14:23

11d ago14:23

14:23

Written by and starring Dana Abraham, A HUNDRED LIES tells the story of Ricky (Rob Raco), a once-popular artist in Toronto’s music scene who believes that it might finally be time for his big break. With his best friend, Damian (Abraham) serving as his manager, Ricky gets connected with an underground producer who believes his star is on the rise. …

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Episode 122: Blackwater Lane's Jeff Celentano talks about creating the perfect thriller 11:10

8d ago11:10

11:10

Directed by Jeff Celentano, BLACKWATER LANE is a harrowing ghost story with many twists and turns. After moving into their stunning new home, Cass witnesses a terrible tragedy on a lonely, country road. Traumatized by the experience, Cass is soon haunted by a ghostly presence that calls her mind into question. As things continue to get worse, Cass …

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Episode 121: Minnesota Mean's Dawn Mikkelson talks the power of roller derby 13:49

23d ago13:49

13:49

Directed by Dawn Mikkelson, MINNESOTA MEAN steps into the world of roller derby as Minnesota's home team attempts to fight their way to the top. As they thunder away at the competition, we also watch as the women go on their own personal journeys that have stakes much higher than any championship gold. In this 1on1, we speak to Mikkelson about athl…

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Episode 120: Boneyard's Brian Van Holt talks about the connection between pain and purpose 12:29

10d ago12:29

12:29

Based on the infamous murders of Alto Mesa, BONEYARD is a harrowing journey into a world of corruption and murder. Starring Brian Van Holt (COUGAR TOWN) and Mel Gibson, the film is an intense ride that takes its real-world premise and adds fictional characters to explore its dark side. In this 1on1, we speak to Van Holt about the connection between…

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Episode 119: SF Radio 10.16: INSIDE OUT 2 and Living with Anxiety 1:10:49

13d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

INSIDE OUT 2 revisits the mind of Riley, a young woman who is finally stepping into her teenage years. Though Riley’s emotions have been governed by Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale) and Disgust (Liza Lapira), the onset of puberty brings new and confusing additions to the team. With the arrival of Anx…

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Episode 118: WONDLA's Jeanine Mason talks about the sacredness of 'found family' 5:39

15d ago5:39

5:39

Now streaming on Apple TV+, WONDLA focuses its story on Eva (Jeanine Mason), a 16-year-old teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by Muthr (Teri Hatcher), her robot caretaker. However, after an attack forces her out of her home, Eva discovers that the surface is not anything like she was led to believe. In this 1on1, we speak to Maso…

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Crisis on Campus (Full-length Film Audio Track) 57:16

15d ago57:16

57:16

FRONTLINE Film Audio Tracks are FRONTLINE documentaries, in audio form. Stream or download full-length recordings of film audio on Apple Podcasts or FRONTLINE's website. A firestorm has been raging on many American college campuses. Ignited by the devastating October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the catastrophic war in Gaza, the outrage deeply d…

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FREDDIE POOLE, STUNT COORDINATOR - "THE BIKERIDERS" 32:00

16d ago32:00

32:00

INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the gritty motorcycle club movie, THE BIKERIDERS, FREDDIE POOLE! Freddie talks about working with cast and crew to bring the raw action of motorcycle gang life to the big screen. We also chat about Freddie's martial arts background and how that not only fostered trust with the cast but also informed his film…

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Episode 117: DARK HIGHWAY's Anna Jane Edmonds and Kelly Tallon talk about surviving human trafficking 33:33

22d ago33:33

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Directed by Anna Jane Edmonds, DARK HIGHWAY may be one of the most terrifying films in recent memory. Not because it's exploitative in any way--simply because it's true. Exposing the horrors of human trafficking, HIGHWAY is a call to justice (and support) for a crime that we simply do not talk about but happens all around us. In this 1on1, we speak…

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Episode 116: THE EXORCISM's Adam Goldberg talks Russell Crowe and forgiveness 9:15

22d ago9:15

9:15

In THE EXORCISM, Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is an actor who’s struggling to find work. When he finally lands a role in a supernatural horror film, he believes he may have found a role that can help him rebuild his career. When his estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins) arrives, Anthony begins to show signs of the addition that drove his family…

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Episode 107: 1on1 with Rebecca Snow & Jett Klyne (THE BOY IN THE WOODS) 15:37

25d ago15:37

15:37

In this 1on1, we speak to Snow and Kayne about 'becoming Max', the power of shame and the relationships between suffering and faith.

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Episode 115: IF's Cailey Fleming talks about keeping our sense of wonder 7:26

26d ago7:26

7:26

In IF, Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a young woman facing hard realities about growing up. When she stumbles into the world of Imaginary Friends (IFs), she's invited to face the world with new perspective, even in the midst of hard times. In this 1on1, we speak to Fleming about keeping our sense of wonder, working with CGI and the stories we tell ourselv…

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Episode 114: Scott Edelman talks about the look of Anxiety (INSIDE OUT 2) 4:57

30d ago4:57

4:57

With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to INSIDE OUT 2's Simulation Lead Technical Direc…

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Episode 113: John Hoffman brings Anxiety to life in INSIDE OUT 2 6:10

1M ago6:10

6:10

With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to John Hoffman, INSIDE OUT 2's story supervisor,…

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Episode 112: GS Sommers, Stefanie Estes & Michael X. Sommers battle the ghosts of the past 17:53

1M ago17:53

17:53

Directed by GS Sommers, WILD EYED & WICKED tells the story of Lily, a young woman who's haunted by visions of her deceased mother (Stefanie Estes). As she attempts to deal with her estranged father (Michael X. Sommers), Lily must battle with the ghosts of her past in a way that may change her life forever.…

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Episode 111: Ben Ducoff & Amnon Carmi talk about addiction and working with teens (YANIV) 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

Co-written by Amnon Carmi and Ben Ducoff, YANIV is tells the hilarious story of two men who break into a high stakes card tournament to win back their school's art budget. In this 1on1, we speak to Ducoff and Carmi about doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, the joy of working with their students and telling stories of addiction. YANIV is no…

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Netanyahu, America, & the Road to War in Gaza (Full-length Film Audio Track) 1:26:47

2M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

FRONTLINE Film Audio Tracks are FRONTLINE documentaries, in audio form. Stream or download full-length recordings of film audio on Apple Podcasts or FRONTLINE's website. As the war in Gaza continues with devastating consequences, a major 90-minute documentary offers a sweeping examination of the critical moments leading up to this crisis over the c…

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Episode 184: National Service! Rishi Sunak calls! 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

In this episode of the Versus History Podcast, the editors discuss the UK's forthcoming General Election, announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for 4 July 2024. Sunak quickly announced that 'National Service' will be introduced for young people if the Conservative Party is returned to government by the British public. The last time this was part …

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Episode 110: Inside Out '24: Regan Latimer explains BULLETPROOF: THE LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

Directed by Regan Latimer, Bulletproof: The Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot explores the nature of Queer representation in television. Fueled by animation, clips from the past and present and multiple interviews with televisions insiders and fans, the series steps into the power of media to help us understand and empower who we are. In this 1…

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Episode 109: Colette Johnson-Vosberg, Karen Ford & Cathy Lebel talk about being authentic in UNUSUALLY NORMAL 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

Premiering at Inside Out 2024, UNUSUALLY NORMAL explores the heart and soul of 'Canada's Gayest Family' as they share about their loving journey together and the obstacles that they faced along the way. Directed by Colette Johnson-Vosberg, NORMAL explores the beautiful relationships in a family that includes three generations of gay women in the sa…

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Episode 108: Harrison Xu & Ivan Leung talk about their EXTREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung have an extremely unique dynamic between them... and it's also the title of their latest film. Premiering at Inside Out '24, EXTEREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC tells the story of two best friends who decide to commemorate their friendship by making a movie together right before one of them moves away. But, one of them has a secret…

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The ‘Dangerous Assignment’ That Sent a Venezuelan Journalist Into Exile 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

When Venezuelan journalist Roberto Deniz began investigating problems with a government food program with his colleagues at the investigative news site Armando.info, he didn’t know that the reaction to his reporting would one day drive him to flee his home country. For the past six years, he has been living and reporting in exile, helping to uncove…

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Episode 106: Greg Wooldridge and Paul Crowder talk what it takes to be in THE BLUE ANGELS 6:34

2M ago6:34

6:34

With the new documentary THE BLUE ANGELS, director Paul Crowder chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels them. In this 1on1, Dave Voigt speaks to former Blue Angel Greg Wooldridg…

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KRISTA PERRY, Stunt Coordinator, RESERVATION DOGS 22:52

2M ago22:52

22:52

INTERVIEW with the STUNT COORDINATOR for the FX comedy, RESERVATION DOGS, KRISTA PERRY! Krista shares her journey from the makeup chair to the stunt coordinator's chair and what it takes to keep advancing in an industry that is predominantly male. Plus, Krista talks about some of her adventures on the set of RESERVATION DOGS with horses, conquistad…

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Episode 105: SF Radio 10:15 X-MEN '97 and Fighting for Freedom 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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With the release of X-MEN '97, Marvel revives more than the show's classic theme. Conversations about injustice, freedom and acceptance have always been embedded within the series, creating a legacy of hope for the disenfranchised. This week, Miriam Ibrahim, Dina Hamdieh and Raevin Larue reunite to talk with Steve about the real power of the X-Men …

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Inside the Investigation into Police Use of Force 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

A new investigation reveals that over nearly a decade, more than 1,000 people died following encounters where police employed tactics known as “less-lethal force,” which ranged from Tasers or physical restraint to forced sedation and other methods meant to stop people without killing them. Police say they are often responding to volatile and someti…

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Episode 104: 1on1 with Greg Jacobs (THE HERE NOW PROJECT) 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

Directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, The Here Now Project take a look at the year 2021 from an environmental perspective. Having compiled incredible footage shot by everyday people from all walks of life, the film chronicles the state of our climate reality and calls for us to band together in unity. In this 1on1, we speak to Jacobs about what s…

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Episode 103: 1on1 with Simon Cellan Jones (ARTHUR THE KING) 10:23

3M ago10:23

10:23

Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, ARTHUR THE KING follows Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg), an ultimate racer who left the sport in shame. When one last chance to secure his legacy presents itself, he fights to secure a sponsor and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominic…

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Episode 102: 1on1 with Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker (CAROL DODA: TOPLESS AT THE CONDOR) 16:40

3M ago16:40

16:40

Directed by Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker, Carol Doda: Topless at the Condor transports the viewer back to San Francisco in the 1960s. Here, we meet Carol Doda, the first dancer to go topless in the booming nightclub scene. In doing so, Doda became an overnight sensation and struck a blow for gender equality (both legally and culturally) that …

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Episode 101: 1on1 with Sarah Fisher & Karen Kingsbury (SOMEONE LIKE YOU) 18:17

3M ago18:17

18:17

In SOMEONE LIKE YOU, rural architect Dawson Gage (Jake Allyn) has always been in love with London Quinn (Sarah Fisher), even if she hasn’t felt the same. Now, a decade later, the two finally seem to be on the same page romantically… when suddenly tragedy strikes and that opportunity is lost. But Dawson yearns to find some piece of her and, upon dis…

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Episode 100: 1on1 with Elizabeth Hurley & Damian Hurley (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL) 8:31

3M ago8:31

8:31

Directed by Damian Hurley, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tells the story of Mia (Georgia Lock), a young woman still grieving the loss of her best friend, Rebecca. On the anniversary of her mysterious death, Mia and her friends return to the Caribbean paradise in honour of Rebecca and her life. As Mia reconnects with her old flame, dear friends and Rebecca’…

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Episode 99: 1on1 with Georgia Lock (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL) 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Directed by Damian Hurley, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tells the story of Mia (Georgia Lock), a young woman still grieving the loss of her best friend, Rebecca. On the anniversary of her mysterious death, Mia and her friends return to the Caribbean paradise in honour of Rebecca and her life. As Mia reconnects with her old flame, dear friends and Rebecca’…

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