Best Hare Of The Rabbit Podcasts (2024)

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Civil War [PATREON PREVIEW] 1:18

20m ago1:18

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Rivka and Frank share their thoughts about the new dystopian war film Civil War, written and directed by Alex Garland. They discuss the film’s seemingly complete lack of politics, other than its cynical view of war correspondents and journalists in general. They also get into the whole “Red vs. Blue” debate, how the film fails to contextualize our …

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Blasphemy! (Conversation) 14:06

5m ago14:06

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqPoEVhjGnU In this episode of Easy Stories in English, Ariel Goodbody, the host, discusses a recent controversy involving a blasphemous phrase in a podcast episode titled 'The Holy Cat,' leading to its removal after feedback from Muslim listeners. Ariel apologizes and reflects on the learning experien…

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Ep. #188 - Mike Killingbeck's Project P3OL

1d ago

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In this new episode we welcome Mike Kilingbeck. He is the developer of Project P3OL, a server project compatible with America Online clients from the 90s.Enjoy!.The interview starts at minute 25:53By Scene World Magazine

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Princess Mononoke (w/ Kate Eastman) 1:29:00

7d ago1:29:00

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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor Kate Eastman for a conversation about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 masterpiece Princess Mononoke. They discuss the film’s central theme of environmental equilibrium, the groundbreaking animation, some brief history of feudal Japan, the queer-coded love story, and how Ashitaka is the snack we’ve all been waiting for. Pri…

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A Crooked Old House (Pre-Intermediate) 24:31

3d ago24:31

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An old man lives in an old house. The house is so old that it has changed shape and many things are broken. Every day, the man must climb up a big hill to get to the kitchen. Lots of people tell him he needs to leave the house, but the old man refuses. But one day, the house makes sure he will never leave. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/House for t…

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Dream Scenario [PATREON PREVIEW] 4:43

5d ago4:43

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Rivka and Frank unpack the 2023 Nicolas Cage film Dream Scenario, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalismBy Movies vs. Capitalism

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The Witch's Grimoire: A History and How to Make YOUR Book of Shadows (Tools Series) 45:36

11d ago45:36

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What if you could have a living book that held all of your most precious spells and secrets? Well, you can! The witch’s grimoire isn’t just any old book made of paper and words, it’s a living, breathing entity. A friend to the witch. A familiar spirit. In this magical episode, we scour the pages of history in search of the most powerful grimoires, …

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Little Shop of Horrors (w/ Alex Hare) 1:38:58

12d ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Rivka and Frank are joined by writer and director Alex Hare for a conversation about the anti-capitalist banger Little Shop of Horrors. They talk about the musical’s production history and how creators Alan Menken and Howard Ashman set out to write a musical that was critical of capitalist social relations. They also unpack the myriad metaphors of …

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The Emu and the Kangaroo (Beginner) 20:45

10d ago20:45

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Dinewan gets married to Bohra the kangaroo, and they go for a walk in the desert. But Dinewan soon gets bored. Bohra is a magic kangaroo, and his spirit can walk through the sky. Dinewan thinks it would be interesting to see Bohra's spirit... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Emu for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes a…

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Isobel Gowdie: The Devil's Mistress (Famous Witches) 28:27

14d ago28:27

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Perhaps no other Witch Trial documents have brought such speculation and awe than that of the confessed Scottish witch, Isobel Gowdie. If you were accused and brought to trial for witchcraft in Scotland in the 1600's, would you be so quick to confess? And if so, would you do so in the form of a poem or song? This seems to be what Isobel glady and w…

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (w/ Rebecca Burns) 1:12:04

15d ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist Rebecca Burns for a conversation about Robert Zemeckis’ 1988 masterpiece Who Framed Roger Rabbit. They talk about how the film draws inspiration from Los Angeles’ history, like “The Great Red Car Conspiracy” and the Chavez Ravine. They also discuss how the film’s “Toons” serve as a stand-in for LA’s marginal…

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The EVILS of Hollywood: Diddy and Quiet on Set (Witch-E News Special Edition) 27:41

21d ago27:41

27:41

What's the P. Diddy News? Did y'all hear Diddy's mansions got raided? Have you been watching Quiet on Set? In this special edition of Witch-E news, Kitty and Allorah tackle a big topic in the spotlight as of late - the Evils of Hollywood. We spill the tea on who's in trouble, accusations, and answer a glaring question: what do we think is REALLY go…

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Ep. #187 - Super Tilt Bro and Broke Studio

27d ago

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We are back with another episode and this time we invited Antoine Gohin from Broke Studio and Super Tilt Bro coder Sylvain Gadrat AKA Roger Bidon. They are talking about their new upcoming game Super Tilt Bro with us which is an online platform-fighting game with a unique and revolutionary Wi-Fi enabled cartridge for the NES! Broke Studios are most…

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The Truman Show (w/ Jaffer Khan) 1:32:16

22d ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Jaffer Khan for a conversation about the 1998 Peter Weir / Jim Carrey masterpiece, The Truman Show. They discuss how Truman’s arc serves as a metaphor for radicalization, Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle and the commodification of genuine human experience, and how the film prophesied the self-surveillance…

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Coming Back to God (Conversation) 26:40

24d ago26:40

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In this episode, I talk about the kinds of performance I've been doing recently - storytelling in a sauna, spinning a tale at the London Esperanto Club, improvising at an open mic night, moderating a talk-show discussion and singing in a church choir. I've been busy this past month! No wonder I've been a bit sick, but hopefully my croaky voice won'…

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Tarot Gods and Goddesses: Using Tarot to Honor Deity 47:29

28d ago47:29

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When most people think of tarot they think of divination and fortune telling. But tarot is far more than a system of divination. It is a deck of cards which maps out, and crosses the vast spectrum, of the whole of the human experience. Did you know you can even use the archetypes of the tarot in your witchcraft practice? Join us in today’s episode …

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Ep. #186 - Brazilian video game history with Chirinea

28d ago

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In our new episode we are talking with Guilherme Chirinéa, a Youtuber from Brazil covering vintage videogames history and doing vgm cover music.His collection of Master System videos is pretty impressive, also he runs an extensive encyclopedia of Brazilian video game history! The interview parts starts at minute 24:23…

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Pig (w/ Seth Simons) 59:23

1M ago59:23

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Rivka and Frank are joined by journalist and writer Seth Simons for a conversation about the 2021 Nicolas Cage drama Pig. They discuss the film’s central theme of creativity vs. commodification, cooking as one of the most communal forms of art making, the abusive and exploitative nature of the restaurant industry, and whether the character of Dariu…

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What Makes a Snake (Advanced) 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

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Sam works in the stupidest department of his company: the 'Synergy Snakes'. What they're actually supposed to do, he has no idea, but he's managed to create a system where he doesn't have to talk to his co-workers and does as little work as possible. The only problem is, the company is looking to get rid of some people, and Sam's an easy target... …

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Walpurgisnacht (Witches Night): The ULTIMATE Witches Holiday 27:39

1M ago27:39

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Wanna partay with the witches from Germany? Learn all about Walpurgisnacht, the ULTIMATE Witches' Holiday coming up on April 31st - May 1st in this extra-magical episode. Come with Kitty and Allorah on a journey to the Brocken, where we'll meet Walpurga, Freya, Berchta and other witches ready to take flight and celebrate the start of SUMMER. This o…

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Oscars 2024 51:05

1M ago51:05

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Rivka and Frank review the 2024 Academy Awards, AKA The Oscars. They discuss the pro-Palestinian protest outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, director Jonathan Glaser’s (somehow) controversial acceptance speech for The Zone of Interest, Emma Stone’s surprise victory, and all of glitz and glam of Hollywood’s biggest night. CeasefireToday.com 5 Ca…

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The Holy Cat (Beginner) 16:37

1M ago16:37

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A cat hunts all the mice in the town, so it goes to the fields. But the mice in the fields are too fast. So the cat decides to start praying... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Holy for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: Philosoph…

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Idiocracy (w/ Comrade Workwear) 1:18:37

2M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Rivka and Frank are joined by James Harr, creator of socialist apparel company Comrade Workwear, for a conversation about Mike Judge’s 2006 political satire Idiocracy, which could have offered a critique of the merger of corporate and state power and privatization, but instead seemed more interested in blaming the impoverished for their own lack of…

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Poor Things [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:13

2M ago3:13

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Rivka and Frank have an in-depth discussion of Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2023 film Poor Things, the story of Bella Baxter, who receives an experimental brain transplant and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in her new body. They talk about how Bella’s journey embodies the Marxist concept of “dialectical materialism,” how the men in the film represent …

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Rabbit Symbolism: The Hare and the Witch (Familiars) 13:28

2M ago13:28

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They’re an inevitable part of the Spring season and ingrained in our holidays, but why? What do rabbits symbolize and why are they so important in folklore and magical traditions? Here we meet the energetic, spry Hare. Who, in addition to being cute, is also a harbinger of magic and witchery. Let’s dive into the meaning behind seeing a rabbit in na…

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Ep. #185 - Eleonora Sayaka and her digital attic

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Eleonora is a striving tech YouTuber that concentrates on retro tech, all about modding and repair any really anything tech, in multiple languages as well! :) She tells us more about her history and love for tech and her projects she is following in her attic! The interview parts starts at minute 23:18…

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Face/Off (w/ Madeline Pendleton) 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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Rivka and Frank are joined by author, content creator, socialist business proprietor, and host of the Pick Me Up, I'm Scared podcast, Madeline Pendleton to talk about John Woo’s unhinged magnum opus, Face/Off. They unpack the film’s depiction of the carceral system (magnet boots!), the extreme misogyny that runs through the film, and whether Castor…

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Love and Friendship in Your 30s (Conversation) 29:10

2M ago29:10

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In this episode, I talk about my challenges finding stable friendship and love in London as a single in my 30s. I argue that technology has encouraged ghosting and 'no contact' culture, and because of this it's harder to form stable relationships and integrate into local communities. However, it's not all doom and gloom! I also talk about finding c…

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The War of the Roses: Powerful Women and Witches (Famous Witches) 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Jacquetta of Luxembourg and Elizabeth Woodville. A mother and daughter who would make history rather than allow history to be made about them. Women who took matters into their own hands no matter what befell them. They asserted their dominance in a world where female dominance wasn’t just taboo but could, and almost did, cost them their lives. Tal…

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Cars (w/ CJ Koepp) 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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Rivka and Frank are joined by returning guest, comedian CJ Koepp, to unpack the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated movie Cars, the story of sentient automobiles grappling with the economic devastation of deindustrialization. They also talk about the filmmakers' bizarre choices to animate their anthropomorphic cars with distinct racial characteristics along…

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The Singing Widow (Beginner) 17:01

2M ago17:01

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A woman's husband dies, and she visits his grave every week to pray. When she dies, she goes to the land of the dead, and is excited to finally see him again. But she can't find him... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Widow1 for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is app…

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The Cauldron Folklore and Magical Uses (Witch's Tools Series) 20:25

2M ago20:25

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Double bubble, toil and trouble. Fire burn and CAULDRON bubble. What is one of the witch's most prized and beloved tools? The cauldron, of course! Learn just how ancient and sacred this vessel of the goddess is, what can be used as a substitute for the traditional cauldron, and the many uses of this precious tool in the kitchen and in ritual. Pay a…

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27 Dresses (w/ Erica Bitton) 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

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Rivka and Frank are joined by actor and writer Erica Bitton for a cautionary discussion of Katherine Heigl’s 2008 romantic comedy 27 Dressess, which serves as essential propaganda for the wedding-industrial complex. They also critique the film’s reductive portrayal of its two lead female characters, and pay homage to rom-com legend Judy Greer. 🤝 SU…

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The Great Race (Rerun) 23:48

2M ago23:48

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Get 20% off Gymglish! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Courses and use the code DRAGON2024. Buddha is about to leave Earth, and he wants to say goodbye to the animals in a special way: he will have a race, and name the years after them in the order they win. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Race for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + b…

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Loki: Norse God of Mischief and Transformation (Deity Series) 34:52

2M ago34:52

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Who is Loki, really? Is he truly the deceiver, trickster, and the cause for the end of the world at Ragnarok? Or is there more to this paradoxical being? Meet the Norse God and giant with us and learn how to work with Loki on a personal spiritual basis. And see just how truly amazing his energy can be when it comes to shadow work and deep personal …

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Ep. #184 - Jon Hare about Sociable Soccer 24

3M ago

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Now that Sociable Soccer 24 was finally released on PC end of 2023, we welcome back famous and pioneering designer Jon Hare to talk about what had happened between our first interview with him (Podcast Episode #25 in August 2016!) and what the hurdlers have been for him and his time to finally be able to release another kick-ball arcade soccer game…

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Cradle Will Rock (w/ Harvey Kaye) 1:36:56

2M ago1:36:56

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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian Harvey Kaye for a deep-dive on Tim Robbins’ Depression-era film Cradle Will Rock. The film tells the story of the Federal Theatre Project — a New Deal program that funded public theater productions around the U.S. during the Great Depression — and the reactionary forces that ultimately killed it. Rivka, Frank…

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Hillary Clinton’s Oscar Favorites [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:55

3M ago3:55

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Rivka and Frank catch up on the TV series The Curse. They also revisit their conversation about Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in the wake of the Academy Award nominations, unpack Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Oscar snubs, and wonder why Hillary Clinton felt like she needed to weigh in. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.…

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Evolutionary Palmistry: Deconstructing the Patriarchy in the Palm w/ Korin George 49:13

3M ago49:13

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Palmistry is one art that mystifies mystics worldwide as palm readers are small in number in this modern era. The lines on our hands are as unique as our DNA. They shift and change but they belong to only us. In this episode we are joined by our very special guest and Palmist (and one of Allorah's dear Perth friends and colleagues), Korin George. S…

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Podcast Episode #183 - Fall of Porcupine

3M ago

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Here's our new episode and we very happy to welcome Sebastian Hesse from Critical Rabbit . They developed the adventure game 'The Fall Of Porcupine' and Sebastian is the writer. He shares some interesting insights with us about the making of the game and his approach to writing and game design. 'The Fall Of Porcupine' is now available on Steam and …

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200 Episodes and Five Years of Easy Stories in English! (Conversation) 37:59

3M ago37:59

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Apologies that this episode is a bit late. I've been fighting both catatonia and a cold. In this episode I talk about the history of the podcast, give an update about my life and discuss the genocide taking place in Palestine. Follow me on Instagram @arielgoodbody to get updates about Queer Stories For Queer Folks. The next date will be 23rd Februa…

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Podcast Episode #182 - VCF SoCal

3M ago

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Jon and Joerg talk to Micki And Steve Diederich who decided to make the Vintage Computer Festival one location richer by creating the new event for the Southern California area! We dig into what made them deciding to start the journey, the challenges, the hopes, and the future plans and what to expect when you visit the event happening February 17-…

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Michael Clayton (w/ Matt Strackbein) 1:31:50

3M ago1:31:50

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Rivka and Frank are joined by artist and YouTube host Matt Strackbein, AKA The Letterhack, for a conversation about Tony Gilroy's 2007 film starring George Clooney, Michael Clayton, the story of a high-priced “legal fixer” who uncovers a deadly conspiracy perpetrated by his law firm’s corporate client. They discuss how Michael Clayton is ultimately…

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Blow Up My Life (w/ Abigail Horton & Ryan Dickie) 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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Rivka and Frank are joined by filmmakers Abigail Horton and Ryan Dickie to discuss their independent feature film Blow Up My Life, a dark comedy thriller set in the world of corporate pharmaceuticals. Abby and Ryan discuss their inspiration for making the film, and go into detail about the challenges producing and distributing independent film in t…

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The Red Book (Beginner) 27:26

3M ago27:26

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Gemma finds a strange red book on her way home from school. She starts reading it, and it is a story about a boy called Nai. In the story, Nai also finds a red book, and when he starts to read it, the story is about Gemma... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/RedBook for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesI…

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Podcast Episode #181 - Rebel Rabbit

3M ago

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We are back with a new episode of our podcast and this time we welcome Germán Cruz, CTO of the game studio Rebel Rabbit from Peru. We are talking about their history, their several years experience in the industry, their approach and of course about their new game 'Wild Wild Space'.Enjoy! The interview starts at minute 37:37 into the podcast…

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Alien (w/ Joe Mayall) 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

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Rivka and Frank are joined by author Joe Mayall for a deep (space) conversation about Ridley Scott’s 1979 science fiction and horror classic Alien. They explore how the film served as a warning against the erosion of organized labor in the U.S. during the late ’70s and early ’80s, how the film’s intentional choice to foreground the perspective of f…

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A Tarot Reading (Conversation) 25:49

3M ago25:49

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In this conversational episode, I do a tarot reading. Tarot is a type of playing cards that can be used to read your future. The tarot is made up of the major arcana and the minor arcana. Get the transcript for this episode by joining Easy Stories in English Premium! Your support is appreciated! (after you join, go to this episode's description on …

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Saltburn, Leave The World Behind [PATREON PREVIEW] 3:26

4M ago3:26

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Rivka and Frank chat about the flawed class politics (and flawless vibes) of Emerald Fennell’s new film Saltburn, starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. They also critique Julia Roberts’ new Netflix film, Leave the World Behind — a neoliberal apocalypse fever dream. 🤝 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capitalism…

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A Lucky New Year (Rerun) 32:52

4M ago32:52

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Harold has terrible luck. Bus shelters collapse on him, he makes his dates vomit, and no matter how many good-luck charms he wears, his luck won't change. So he decides that this New Year's Eve, he's going to follow every tradition and superstition in the world, to see if he can change his luck around. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Year for the fu…

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