Best Jack Olander Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 190 - Conan the Barbarian (1982, Satirist reboot) 2:11:25

1y ago2:11:25

2:11:25

Well folx, this is it, our final episode of Swords & Satire. We have tried so hard, and come so far, but in the end, it doesn’t even matter… No, wait, sorry, don’t know where that Lincoln Park song came from, but have created one more episode to honor how far we have come as a show, and the classic fantasy film that started it all, Conan the Barbar…

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Satirist Skit - The Babadook: Family Meeting 4:47

1y ago4:47

4:47

So … after watching The Babadook and considering how it ended we were wondering, what would it be like to live with a Babadook in your basement? We figured there would be growing pains, just like with any relationship, and they may need to have a family meeting eventually, right? Well, here we go playing out this confrontation for you, so you no lo…

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Episode 189 - The Babadook 1:08:59

1y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

You may have some perfectly reasonable, perfectly understandable questions about our movie choice for this week. We can hear the masses clamoring to ask us now, with questions like: What does the Babadook have to do with Pride Month? Is demonic possession a regular part of the grieving process? And, why does he wear such a snazzy tophat, and where …

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Satirist Skit - Cloud Atlas: Recycle, Reuse, Rebirth 7:12

1y ago7:12

7:12

So we are now all familiar with the soul trajectory of the important people in Cloud Atlas, but what about the common souls, what happens to them? Well, you can stop your wonderin’, because we have created this skit to fill you in on those excitin' details that got missed in the original film. So quit your yammerin’ and gibberin’ and start listenin…

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Episode 188 - Cloud Atlas 1:02:00

1y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Happy Pride Month everyone! Yay! Time to break out those rainbow bricks you picked up at your local Target and smash bigotry and hate. And it’s also time to celebrate queer joy and happiness! So to celebrate we are covering Cloud Atlas, a film about the complexity of the human condition, how we are all more alike than we are different, and how love…

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Satirist Skit - Eragon: The Fat Melts Right Into The Meat 5:42

1y ago5:42

5:42

We decided to recreate Jack’s favorite scene from Eragon, the butcher’s shop scene in Eragon’s hometown, but we put our own little zany twist on it. So buckle up and listen in for some slice of life action that is so mundane that it’s funny!

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Episode 187 - Eragon 1:02:13

1y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

This week we are talking about Eragon, a coming-of-age fantasy movie about finding yourself and your draconic BFF, written for teenagers, and quite obviously by a teenager. Even though this film has a few key storytelling mistakes, and one glaring oversight regarding problematic dynamics, it is a fun fantasy adventure, based on a young adult novel …

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Satirist Skit - Reign of Fire: Terrible Storytellers 3:38

1y ago3:38

3:38

One of the best scenes from Reign of Fire isn’t when Matthew McConaughey jumps into a dragon’s mouth wielding nothing but an ax, nor is it when Christian Bale attempts to run down a dragon on horseback. No, the best scene is when Bale and Butler recreate Star Wars as a play for the wee ones of their camp, and we have reimagined how that might have …

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Episode 186: Reign of Fire 1:17:17

1y ago1:17:17

1:17:17

This week we cover a post-apocalyptic fantasy epic about a pandemic of dragons that nearly wipes out humanity by the year 2020, and the last of the human survivors decide to stop merely surviving so they can start thriving… as soon as they take down the dragon patriarch that is. So it’s not quite as bad as the pandemic we all lived through, but tha…

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Satirist Skit - Super Mario Bros: Couples Counseling Sim 7:14

1y ago7:14

7:14

Turns out not everything is so peachy in the Mushroom kingdom, and Mario is dragged into couples counseling by his better half. Turns out that even those couples that have a magical bond go through rough patches like the rest of us. Listen in to hear how their first session goes.

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Episode 185: The Super Mario Bros. Movie 59:59

1y ago59:59

59:59

The heartwarming movie, based on an iconic and much beloved video game franchise, about a strong brotherly bond and how friends and family can help you conquer your fears, has finally been released and we’re here to talk about it for your listening pleasure! * * Disclaimers: Interactions between brothers are limited Family bonding may vary Any simi…

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Satirist Skit - A D&D Movie Pitch: Oatmeal Floors and Pudgy Dragons 5:17

1+ y ago5:17

5:17

We’ve gone back to the production office for a good old movie pitch for our skit this week. Listen in to hear us convince our “boss” of our unusual ideas to make a D&D movie with a higher budget, and fewer cheesy anachronisms. But no one is messing with the magical oatmeal floor, that feature is a must for any D&D movie worth its salt!…

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Episode 184: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 1:10:05

1+ y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

We are very excited to share our episode on our Satirist outing to go see the new Dungeons and Dragons movie! This silly, serious film is a true fit for our show and made us feel like we were watching the emotional, yet ridiculous journey of a D&D adventuring party, and how we who have played know that it can go. We get into the weeds on what type …

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Satirist Skit - Tron: It’s More Fun When You Don’t Think 3:40

1+ y ago3:40

3:40

We realized that the world of Tron has some horrible implications about the programs people create in a general sense. If programs were really alive like they are in the Tron movie, then what happens when people rewrite or delete code, or erase entire programs? The implications are haunting, but perhaps it’s best if we don’t think about that too mu…

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Episode 183: Tron (1982) 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

We Satirists love us some science fantasy, and we delve into a classic this week with the movie Tron. Is this just a fun adventure movie that answers the question, what if you could go into a computer and talk to the programs, or is there something deeper going on? Well, we are masters at thinking way too much about the movies we watch so you know …

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Satirist Skit - Stargate: Operation Bomb Squad 6:29

1+ y ago6:29

6:29

This time we were called to focus on the military briefing scene from Stargate, just before they go into the portal, for our skit this week. We highlight the ridiculous nature of the mission, and the U.S. military in general. We also included some toilet humor because we just can’t seem to help ourselves. We hope you enjoy it!…

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Episode 182 - Stargate 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

We begin our science fantasy month with a classic movie about a trek through the stars that leads to liberating humans on a distant planet (it’s a long story), with the added spice of the unexamined elements of American exceptionalism and the military science complex. It turns out this beloved fantasy adventure movie from our youths has problematic…

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Satirist Skit - Pride and Prejudice...and Zombies 5:05

1+ y ago5:05

5:05

We take you back to a magical time in the merry old land of England. The year was 1816 and Jane Austen was pitching her new book to her publishers, but it would prove hard to convince them to keep the supernatural undead element in her story. Her work as intended has been restored as of 2016 when there was also a movie made to honor her work, title…

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08 - Build An Anti-Fragile Business with Guest Roundtable 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

46:28

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of Creative Independents! We believe that owning your audience, brand, and content makes your business more anti-fragile. Businesses are stronger and more resilient when they are diversified. Hear from each of our guests from Season 1 as they share their advice on how to build a business that lasts. With Gue…

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Episode 181 - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

51:24

You, dear listeners, may be wondering why we covered a movie about love and marriage, even though it does fit in with our other movies this month. While the supernatural veneer of zombies, loosely placed over a story about the social customs of the aristocracy, could be enough to make this movie a fantasy film, the designation is shaky at best. But…

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07 - Take the High Road with Cherie Hu and Jack Marshall 45:51

1+ y ago45:51

45:51

High value content wins over high-view, clickbait content. People will be more inclined to come back when they trust you’ll create content that resonates and serves a higher purpose than just traffic. Hear from Cherie Hu from Water & Music and Jack Marshall from Toolkits about how they apply this philosophy to their businesses. Learn more about Mem…

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Satirist Skit - Only Lovers Left Alive: The Pit 4:09

1+ y ago4:09

4:09

Hello all! Here we have our first stand alone skit, based on the movie we covered last week, Only Lovers Left Alive. We couldn't help but zero in on that pit that poor Ian was tossed into unceremoniously in the movie, so we built the skit around that scene. We also threw in an obscure reference to our Waterworld skit near the end just for funsies. …

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Some Changes To Our Show... 4:40

1+ y ago4:40

4:40

Hi everyone! We are making some changes to the show and we recorded an announcement for you all, so you can stay informed about what we are going to be doing going forward. Thank you for listening and supporting the show!

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06 - Are Trends Overrated? With Eric Olander and Drew Whitcomb 37:56

1+ y ago37:56

37:56

Being reliable and trustworthy beats just going viral. In order to build a long-term community, you need to do more than chase trends. In this episode we speak with Eric Olander of China Global South Project and Drew Whitcomb of WearTesters. Learn more about Memberful at memberful.com/ci Listen to more podcast episodes at: creativeindependents.memb…

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Episode 180 - Only Lovers Left Alive 1:12:29

1+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

We satirists can’t resist a good quirky romance story, so we decided to cover the film Only Lovers Left Alive this week, a movie about bohemian vegan vampires in love. And since they’re vampires they’ve been in love for hundreds of years. How do they keep the spark alive you ask? Why by living apart for a lifetime or two until they get bored of bei…

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05 - Passion Pays with Talia Koren and Michael Gillespie 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

We believe that what’s interesting to you, is interesting to others, too. In Episode 05 of Creative Independents, 'Passion Pays', we speak with Talia Koren from Work Week Lunch and Michael Gillespie of Found Wild Project to learn how they pursued their passions and founded their businesses by doing what they love. Learn more about Memberful at memb…

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Episode 179 - Warm Bodies 1:01:50

1+ y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

We have a discussion about a classic love story for you this week to start off the month all about love, and in the case of our show it’s all about supernatural love beyond the grave. This is just your classic rom-com about a girl and her zombie, and how they defy the odds about who’s living and who’s dead, and how they get their haters to leave th…

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04 - Pros & Cons of Creative Freedom with Armin Vit and Dan Frommer 34:46

1+ y ago34:46

34:46

Membership is the gateway to creative independence and personal fulfilment, stemming from gainful self-employment. In this episode of Creative Independents, we speak with Armit Vit from design blog, Under Consideration Network, and Dan Frommer of independent tech & business publication The New Consumer to learn how they balance business and lifesty…

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Episode 178 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 1:16:09

1+ y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

We have finally taken the plunge and decided to start covering this franchise, because even though everyone and their siblings have analyzed this series, we haven’t done it yet, so here it goes. If you want to hear us talk about a movie in which Hitler battles against baby Jesus, the gross negligence of people in the wizarding world, and how J. K. …

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Episode 177 - The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 1:08:58

1+ y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Listen in this week to hear us try to coherently discuss a movie about your wacky, perhaps irredeemable grandpa, who won’t shut up about his past adventures that seem really cringe from a modern lens. He also keeps threatening to die if no one will pay attention to him, but you unfortunately really need his help to distract your problematic uncle t…

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Episode 176 - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 1:20:04

1+ y ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Join us this week as we discuss this fun, fantastical romp about a family feud that feeds on the needs of marginalized Narnians, exploiting their desire for sovereignty and autonomy to fuel the neverending battle for control of Narnia. Also, there’s a magical cat that is the local god, but also maybe the god of Earth, but is almost certainly not a …

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01 - Unlock Your Value with Amanda McLoughlin and Blair Stocker 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

40:24

Knowing your value as a creator increases everyone’s satisfaction. When you strongly believe in what you are putting into the world, others will too. In this episode we speak with Amanda McLoughlin of Multitude podcast network and Blair Stocker of Wise Craft Handmade to learn how they incorporate this mindset into their businesses. Learn more about…

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03 - The Golden Rule of Business with Lauren Gilbert and Ben Reynolds 24:10

1+ y ago24:10

24:10

Supporting customers throughout their journey is good for business — even if they cancel or leave. Hear from Lauren Gilbert Head of Customer Happiness at Memberful and Ben Reynolds, founder of the investment community Sure Dividend on how they both apply this philosophy in their work. Learn more about Memberful at memberful.com/ci…

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02 - Be A Company Worth Supporting with Sue Bryce, Craig Swanson, and Taegan Goddard 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

29:27

Passion, values, and principles determine long-term success far more than just profit alone. Taegan Goddard of Political Wire and Sue Bryce and Craig Swanson of Sue Bryce Education explain how they built their businesses with the support of their communities. Learn more about Memberful at memberful.com/ci…

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Episode 175 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 1:33:39

1+ y ago1:33:39

1:33:39

This week we continue our new year tradition of covering a film of the Tolkein universe, and as it turns out, this movie also fits with our meta theme for the year (that we started with the Cats film) of films that have ruined lives. Long-time listeners will know that every good fantasy film is about class struggle, at least in part, and this one i…

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Episode 174 - Cats (2019) 1:14:59

1+ y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

For our new year special this time around we decided to cover a film that has broken every human law and has us seeking the sweet, sweet release of the Heaviside Layer. That’s right, it’s Cats (2019). If you ever wondered what Jellicle cat means, or why one of them must be Chosen each year, then you’ve come to the wrong place, because we are just a…

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Episode 173 - Santa’s Slay 1:15:45

1+ y ago1:15:45

1:15:45

While this is something of a funny, anti-holiday-cheer choice for our show this season, it is oddly more representative than other comedies of its era, even while the humor is painfully outdated (we seriously took psychic damage from some scenes). The Santa lore is also incredibly unique, completely unlike anything else you have ever heard about, w…

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Episode 172 - The Nightmare Before Christmas 1:20:09

1+ y ago1:20:09

1:20:09

We are covering a holiday classic this week, and after watching it this time around we realized this movie connects almost everything we watched into one universe through the Kingdom Hearts games! You have to be a gaming and Disney nerd to get it so hopefully we still have some of you along for the ride with us! We also realized that this movie is …

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Episode 171 - Gremlins 1:11:21

1+ y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

To start off our holiday movie coverage we thought we would talk about a classic holiday movie about the horror of the suburbs. Turns out there were a lot of details we forgot about or overlooked before that jumped out at us this time and made us realize this movie is all about class struggle. There are both overt and subtle ways that this film sho…

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Episode 170 - Disenchanted 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

We were so excited to share our thoughts about this film with you all, since we covered the first movie, Enchanted, on our show and we wrote a sequel for one of our Rewriting History movie pitch episodes (which you can find on our Patreon page). This seemingly heartfelt, whimsical family film has a lot about it that we found offensive or reprehensi…

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Episode 169 - The Secret of Nimh 1:18:08

1+ y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

We have a rare gem for you, our faithful listeners, in our discussion this week of the whimsical fantasy film about death, torture, and constant threat of bodily harm, The Secret of Nimh! And you may be surprised that a film from 1982 features a female protagonist, who is a single mother of four, and who shows her mettle not through violence, but t…

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Episode 168 - The Secret World of Arrietty 1:22:46

1+ y ago1:22:46

1:22:46

This week we cover a whimsical tale of a young girl, named Arrietty, going on her first “borrowing” mission with her father, and the sickly boy, named Shawn, who just will not leave her alone. Both Shawn and Arrietty struggle to find out how they belong in a will they won’t they scenario that may leave you feeling queasy, since she’s a tiny 6 inch …

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Episode 167 - Everything, Everywhere, All At Once 1:19:28

1+ y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Your life so far has been mostly uneventful and you're wondering if you will die with any sense of real accomplishment when you think back on what you have done with your life. Your husband wants to leave you and your daughter wants nothing to do with you, and all you do is laundry and taxes. But then, a more confident and charismatic version of yo…

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Episode 166 - Luca 1:20:26

1+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

To kick off the holiday season we have a movie about friendship and finding yourself that we have talked about and recorded for your listening pleasure, and to get you through all those cold days (...and even colder nights - ba-da-ba-dum!). And what better way to record a movie about friendship than with our good friend and patron Alisha! This movi…

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Episode 165 - The Ritual 1:11:47

1+ y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

So for our final dark fantasy film this Halloween season we thought we would take a break from all the scares and watch a nice, calming movie about a group of friends that decide to go on a safe, rejuvenating hiking trip in Sweden. Except it doesn’t quite work out like that for them does it? First of all, they are sans Robert because Luke just does…

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Episode 164 - The Witch 1:12:15

1+ y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

This dark fantasy was an instant classic for us, and we wanted to share our take with all of you, our listeners. Are there really witches out in the woods, or is the family losing their grip on reality due to some moldy corn? Was the plantation community a bunch of prejudiced assholes, or is the father, William, a cringe extremist? We ponder these …

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Episode 163 - Hellraiser 1:10:35

2y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Before you embark upon the task of solving the lament configuration you must search your soul and ask yourself, are you truly committed to the exploration of sensation in all its forms, or do you merely seek pleasure? Because when the Cenobites come a-calling you don’t want to be left with your pants down, so to speak. But you gotta give it to them…

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Episode 162 - The Spine of Night 1:07:06

2y ago1:07:06

1:07:06

This week for Scares and Satire we cover an epic dark fantasy animated movie about otherworldly power, class struggle, and interesting fantasy cultures, like swamp cults, bird clans, incel librarians, and ghoulishly underfed peasants ruled by whining despots. Which type of power comes out looking bast in this film: the patriarchal figures that hoar…

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Episode 161 - The Last Witch Hunter 1:28:18

2y ago1:28:18

1:28:18

We kick off the much beloved creepy season with The Last Witch Hunter, which is one of our favorite spooky fantasy movies, so we are happy to finally cover this witchy modern classic! Not only is it a great murder mystery with witches and their hunters (like people who hunt them, not people who hunt for them), but it also features a great, cheesy a…

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Episode 160 - She 1:15:48

2y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Our patrons chose a fantasy classic from the 80’s, by the name of “She,” for our anniversary month that was as confusing to follow as a Werner Herzog cinematic tangent. This film is chock full of supernatural beings, who all band together in different clicks that the main characters have to fight through. Alas, there are still Nazis in the apocalyp…

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