Best James Chien Podcasts (2024)

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Simple Tips To Pass your ICBC Motorcycle Road Test 58:33

24d ago58:33

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Welcome to Motorbike 101, the ultimate podcast for motorcycle enthusiasts! In this episode, host James provides straightforward and effective tips to help you pass your ICBC Motorcycle Road Test with flying colors. From understanding the test requirements to mastering key riding skills and staying calm under pressure, this episode covers everything…

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7 Simple Steps On How To Ride A Motorcycle 17:31

24d ago17:31

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Welcome to Motorbike 101, the go-to podcast for all things motorcycle! In this episode, host James breaks down the basics of riding a motorcycle into 7 simple, easy-to-follow steps. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this episode will guide you through everything from mounting your bike to mastering clutch control…

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How To Properly Conduct Motorcycle Tire Maintenance and Safety - Tire Care 101 18:24

23d ago18:24

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Welcome to Motorbike 101, your trusted podcast for motorcycle enthusiasts! In this episode, host James dives into the essentials of motorcycle tire maintenance and safety. Discover the importance of proper tire care for optimal safety and performance. Learn how to inspect your tires for wear and damage, check tire pressure, and maintain proper tire…

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How to know if a Naked, Sport, Cruiser bike is the Right Style for You 13:37

24d ago13:37

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Welcome to Motorbike 101, your go-to podcast for everything motorcycle travel and adventure! In this episode, host James explores the three most popular motorcycle styles: Naked bikes, Sportbikes, and Cruisers. Discover the unique characteristics, pros, and cons of each style to help you determine which type of bike best aligns with your riding pre…

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The Top 10 motorcycles you should check out first if you are a beginner and choosing your first motorcycle 10:31

25d ago10:31

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Welcome to Motorbike 101, your trusted source for motorcycle travel and adventure insights! In this episode, host James presents a curated list of the top 10 motorcycles perfect for beginners. Whether you're dreaming of your first bike or ready to make your purchase, this episode covers essential factors like engine size, weight, ergonomics, and af…

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How To Choosing Your First Motorcycle And Every Tips You Need To Know 33:24

2M ago33:24

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In this episode we go into the details of picking a motorcycleBy James Chien

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Top 5 things to know about choosing your first motorcycle 33:24

2M ago33:24

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In this exciting episode of Motorbike 101, host James guides you through the exhilarating journey of choosing your first motorcycle. Whether you're a beginner eager to hit the open road or an experienced rider looking to add a new machine to your collection, this episode is packed with essential insights and practical tips.…

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Important details to know to get the perfect motorcycle helmet 4:12

2M ago4:12

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In this crucial episode of Motorbike 101, I delve into the essential details you need to know to get the perfect motorcycle helmet. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to the world of motorcycles, finding the right helmet is paramount for your safety and comfort on the road.By James Chien

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How To Choose The Right Motorcycle Helmet 4:12

2M ago4:12

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Dive into the world of motorcycle helmets with Motorbike 101 where we explore everything you need to know to make the right choice for your rides. From safety standards to fit and style, this episode unpacks the crucial factors in selecting the ideal helmet for you. Whether you're a seasoned rider or gearing up for your first adventure, this episod…

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Practical Motorcycle Tips For All Riders On The Road 46:51

2M ago46:51

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In this episode of Motorbike 101 we're joined by Brett, a seasoned motorcyclist with over two decades of experience, shares invaluable insights and safety advice garnered from his years on the road. From navigating traffic with caution to mastering the art of cornering, Brett provides practical tips for riders of all levels. He emphasizes the impor…

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How To Recover From A Motorcycle Accident 49:59

2M ago49:59

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On this episode of Motorbike 101, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mike on his motorcycling journey as he explores the profound impact of riding on his life. From cherished memories of riding with his father to finding inspiration from his adventurous uncle, Mike shares how motorcycling offers him a liberating escape from life's stresses and res…

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How To Choose The Right Motorcycle Riding Jacket 4:24

2M ago4:24

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Welcome to Motorbike 101, in this podcast episode we will guide you through the maze of choosing the right motorcycle jackets for you. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, choosing the right gear is crucial for safety and style. Join us as we explore everything from materials and features to fit and function, helping you make infor…

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Honda CBR 250R - Why it's a good beginner bike 4:42

3M ago4:42

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In this episode we got in full detail on why the Honda CBR 250R is the perfect beginner motorcycle to practice riding onBy James Chien

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How To Find The Best Motorcycle For Beginners 4:09

3M ago4:09

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In this exciting episode we go over on How To Find The Best Motorcycle For Beginners for your your riding journey.By James Chien

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Which Motorcycle Helmet Brand is Best for Beginners 3:47

6M ago3:47

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In this episode we talk about the best motorcycle helmet brands for beginnersBy James

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191 - MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM w Daniel Gill 1:03:15

1+ y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM is a 2022 doc based on the book of the same name by Lizzy Goodman. Directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, this look at '00s nostalgia focuses on a cluster of rock bands coming out of New York and Brooklyn at the beginning of the George W. Bush era. These bands that went on to define this scene were The Moldy Peaches, …

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190 - WATCH OR NOT 2022 Wrap Up 1:03:47

1+ y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Paco and George catch up on LOW COUNTRY: THE MURDAUGH DYNASTY (HBO) MOONAGE DAYDREAM PELOSI IN THE HOUSE (HBO) SENIOR (Netflix) STUTZ (Netflix) LAST CHANCE U (Netflix) FIRE OF LOVE (Disney+) LIGHT AND MAGIC (Disney+) Follow Sup Doc on: Twitter: @supdocpodcast Instagram: @supdocpodcast Facebook: @supdocpodcast sign up for our mailing list See Privac…

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189 - IT CAME FROM AQUARIUS RECORDS w director Kenneth Thomas, Windy Chien, Andee Connors, Allan Horrocks 1:16:32

2y ago1:16:32

1:16:32

IT CAME FROM AQUARIUS RECORDS is a feature-length documentary about the SF-based independent record store, Aquarius Records. Having closed in 2016 after 47 years, this small apartment-sized store championed local, underground, independent, and challenging music to the masses - most memorably with their infamous bi-weekly, college essay-length, new-…

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188 - LIKE A ROLLING STONE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN FONG TORRES w Daniel Gill 1:01:23

2y ago1:01:23

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We’re covering Like a Rolling Stone: the Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres. Released in 2021, Suzanne Joe Kai’s debut feature doc is now available on Netflix. Fong-Torres was the editor at the beginning of Rolling Stone magazine when it was based in San Francisco, and he has a fascinating background at the forefront of ‘60s and ‘70s cultural upheav…

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187 - THE KIDS IN THE HALL: COMEDY PUNKS w Paul Myers, Reg Harkema, Nick McKinney 36:06

2y ago36:06

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George is joined by the director and producers behind the brand new career-spanning Kids in the Hall documentary airing on Amazon Prime on May 20th. Amazon Prime launched a brand new season of The Kids In The Hall sketch show. George is joined by the team behind the new Kids in the Hall documentary, director Reg Harkema and executive producers Nick…

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186 - WATCH OR NOT: Seven Year LuLaRich 1:02:50

2y ago1:02:50

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Paco is back for a watch-or-not doc recap/review. It also happens to be the Seventh Anniversary of this podcast! We discuss: Jimmy Saville: A British Horror Story The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes The Tinder Swindler LuLaRich Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy stuff we're excited about but hav…

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185 - BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES. w Laura Hooper Beck 1:22:54

2y ago1:22:54

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We cover the Netflix series Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. a tale of manipulation, Stockholm Syndrome, and only tangentially veganism. It’s a four part series directed by Chris Smith (American Movie). After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, celebrated raw vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis finds her life vee…

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184 - Biopsy: INVENTING ANNA w Luna Malbroux 53:42

2+ y ago53:42

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This is one of our BIOPSY episodes where instead of a documentary, we watch a ripped-from-the-headlines fictional account of a true story. Today we’re covering the Shonda Rhimes Netflix hit Inventing Anna. Anna Sorokin, who went by the made up persona of Anna Delvey, was convicted of larceny in 2019. Delvey rose through New York’s social strata and…

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183 - THE VELVET UNDERGROUND w Daniel Gill 1:25:48

2+ y ago1:25:48

1:25:48

We deep dive into Todd Haynes’ Velvet Underground documentary (2021) on AppleTV. Haynes talks to the surviving members of the band and a lot of New York art world and the Warhol Factory scene about this legendary group that blended drone, multimedia, and doo-wop. The first-person accounts are great and you get steeped in the heady New York days of …

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182 - FOR MADMEN ONLY director Heather Ross and James Urbaniak 1:12:12

3y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Paco and George talk to the director of For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close Heather Ross, and actor James Urbaniak. This doc is currently streaming on Amazon, Google Play, AppleTV, and Hulu. For Madmen Only is an intimate look at the tremendously influential comedy and improv guru Del Close. This documentary is an eye-opener for anyone unfami…

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181 - FANTASTIC FUNGI w Jessica Sele 1:07:12

3y ago1:07:12

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We're discussing Fantastic Fungi (2019), directed by Louie Schwartzberg. We look at all the forms of fungi, the roles they play in recycling matter, communicating with the trees, and even their role in human evolution. You may never look at mold the same way again. Our guest for this episode is comedian Jessica Sele. Fantastic Fungi is a consciousn…

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180 - TOO SOON: COMEDY AFTER 9/11 director Julie Seabaugh 1:12:15

3y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

We review the documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 which you can catch on Vice TV on Sept. 8th, just a few days before the 20th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. The documentary features interviews with comedians including David Cross, Gilbert Godfried, Janeane Garofolo, and Marc Maron about the struggle to re-establish humor’s place in the after…

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179 - WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE w Chaki and Adam Papagan 1:07:54

3y ago1:07:54

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We review the controversial Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (directed by Garrett Price) out now on HBOMax. Boomer nostalgia meets nu metal in a fight where no one wins. The ceremonies took place in Rome, New York in 1999, three decades after the initial Woodstock festival. Seemingly small logistics issues roll into a massive (and literal) shits…

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178 - LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY'S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU w Sam Mickens 57:53

3y ago57:53

57:53

George talks to musician Sam Mickens about one of his favorite docs LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY'S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU (2014, David Gregory) It's the mid-'90s. British/South African horror director Stanley pitches a version of the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau and New Line Cinema picks it up. Some huge movie stars g…

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177 - WATCH OR NOT DOCS 1:04:00

3y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Paco and George talk about some recent docs THE SPARKS BROTHERS - (Edgar Wright, 2021) In Theaters / Purchase THE DONUT KING (Alice Gu, 2020) Hulu SUMMER OF SOUL (Questlove, 2021) Hulu THE COCKETTES (Bill Weber & David Weissman, 2002) Documentary Plus Controversy around Summer of Soul footage We are also super excited about the upcoming Val Kilmer …

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176 - THIS IS POP: AUTO-TUNE w Eric Schwartz 58:59

3y ago58:59

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We are talking about This Is Pop, the music documentary series currently streaming on Netflix. This is Pop uncover’s the real stories behind your favorite pop songs and charts the impact of the festival scene, Auto-Tune, boy bands and more. Our guest is Eric Scwartz who is almost featured prominently — in Episode 2 — simply named Auto-Tune. In this…

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175 - A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX director Rodney Ascher 1:02:05

3y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

George talks to the filmmaker Rodney Ascher, whose latest doc is A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX. We’ve had Ascher on the show before to discuss his inventive genre-bending docs Room 237 and The Nightmare. A Glitch in the Matrix is a look at the increasingly popular simulation theory using Ascher's hyper-referential editing style, CGI animated first-person …

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174 - ANIMAL PASSIONS w Butch Escobar 1:17:36

3y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

We cover Animal Passions, a 2004 BBC Channel 4 documentary by Christopher Spencer about zoophiles, people who have sex with animals. Trigger warning! The conversation is longer than the doc itself, but we saved you from watching it yourself. Butch Escobar's furious rants have become his trademark at such clubs as the San Jose Improv, Cobb's and the…

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173 - Director Jordan Brady (I AM COMIC, I AM ROAD COMIC, I AM BATTLE COMIC) 1:16:27

3y ago1:16:27

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Paco and George meet up with Jordan Brady, who was a stand up comedian before turning into a feature/documentary/commercial director. His trilogy of "I Am Comic" comedian documentaries shows what it takes to perform and live as a comic. Jordan Brady was a stand-up comedian touring nightclubs across America. A self-taught filmmaker, he directed four…

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Lo Fidelity Music Trivia Gameshow 32:05

3y ago32:05

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Special bonus episode! Former guest Kevin Seal runs this weekly music trivia game show on facebook, Paco and George competed against each other for bragging rights, so we only thought it fitting to share the audio in our feed. You can watch the archived episode here: Follow Lo Fidelity here: buy the Body Double album here. See Privacy Policy at htt…

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172 - Q: INTO THE STORM 57:47

3y ago57:47

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Today we’re talking about Q: Into the Storm, the six-part HBO docuseries where filmmaker Cullen Hoback goes down several rabbit holes and follows red herrings to track down the roots of the Qanon movement. Is it a movement, is it a conspiracy theory? Hoback investigates this question, and the bizarre father-son duo at its center. We also celebrate …

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171 - WATCH OR NOT DOCS 45:14

3y ago45:14

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Paco and George look at the new Chris Farley doc, Last Chance U, the Billie Eilish doc The World's A Little Blurry, A Glitch In The Matrix, and more backstory about how they ended up here. Our old interview with Rodney Ascher. Follow us on: Twitter: @supdocpodcast Instagram: @supdocpodcast Facebook: @supdocpodcast sign up for our mailing list And y…

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170 - OPERATION VARSITY BLUES w Aviva Siegel 1:02:32

3+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

George and Aviva dig into the infamous 2019 college admissions scandal, where over 50 people faced criminal charges for racketeering and conspiracy. Mastermind Rick Singer funneled money from wealthy families to bribe coaches and admissions officers at major universities throughout the US, including actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. OPERAT…

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169 - HEAVEN'S GATE: THE CULT OF CULTS director Clay Tweel and producer Shannon Riggs 1:12:30

3+ y ago1:12:30

1:12:30

George and Paco talk to the filmmaking team behind the HBO docuseries - Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults. Director and Producer Clay Tweel and Producer Shannon Riggs chronicled the three-decade long saga of Marshall Appelwhite and Bonnie Nettles (AKA “Do and Ti”) who recruited scores of people to their alien-worshipping religious cult starting in t…

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168 - GREY GARDENS w Amber Preston 1:08:12

3+ y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

We finally tackle all-time classic Grey Gardens! Our guest is comedian Amber Preston. The Maysles Brothers were approached by Jackie Onassis to make a movie about the Bouvier family. During the filming, their camera gravitated to The crumbling Long island estate known as Grey Gardens occupied by eccentric relatives “big and little Edie”. It’s a hot…

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167 - Watch Or Not Docs 48:15

3+ y ago48:15

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Paco and George crammed all the content so you don't have to! We rant. We review. We recommend. FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS (2021) dir. Samantha Stark MY OCTOPUS TEACHER (2020) dir. Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed. CRIME SCENE: THE VANISHING AT THE CECIL HOTEL (2021) dir. Joe Berlinger CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN (2020) dir. Julien Temple …

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166 - FilmDrunk Frotcast Crossover special w Matt Lieb and Vince Mancini 1:39:52

3+ y ago1:39:52

1:39:52

It’s a crossover episode with our friends from the FilmDrunk Frotcast. Vince Mancini is Senior Film and Culture writer for FilmDrunk and has been a guest on Sup Doc before (Episode 57). Matt Lieb is a comedian and writer for Newsbroke, and he was actually our very first guest on Sup Doc (Episode 1). This is a fun and loose conversation. We review a…

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165 - Hot Or Not Doc Reviews 51:03

3+ y ago51:03

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🔥or ⛔ Paco and George review new (and new-ish) documentaries in the streaming world. Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer (Tiller Russell, James Carroll) 2021 on Netflix Tiger (Matthew Hamachek, Matthew Heineman) 2020 on HBO Operation Odessa (Tiller Russell) 2018 on Netflix Jasper Mall (Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb) 2020 Amazon Prime…

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164 - IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL w Jared Logan 53:54

3+ y ago53:54

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Paco and George visit with comedian and game master Jared Logan to discuss the sad and surprising life of Henry Darger, the loner whose exhaustive creative work was discovered posthumously. The ultimate Outsider Artist, Darger created a memoir, a 15,000 page hand-written novel, and giant fifteen-foot paintings, none of which were intended for an au…

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163 - RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE directors Chris Metzler, Jeff Springer, Quinn Costello 1:21:30

3+ y ago1:21:30

1:21:30

George covers a lot of ground with Chris Metzler, Quinn Costello, and Jeff Springer; co-directors of Rodents of Unusual Size. Documentary about the nutria overtaking and destroying Louisiana's swamp land. I also ask Chris and Jeff about their earlier collaborations, Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone and Plagues & Pleasures On the Salton Sea,…

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162 - Director's Cut 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Paco and George have been interviewing documentary directors for over five years! We play some interesting clips from these super fun and interesting talks. Ep 137 -Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini director and producer of Feels Good Man Ep 4 - Jodi Wille director of The Source Family Ep 160 - Jeff Feuerzeig director of The Devil and Daniel Johnst…

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161 - ZAPPA w Kevin Seal 1:16:29

3+ y ago1:16:29

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George and Paco sit down with musician and journalist Kevin Seal to recap Alex Winter’s 2020 documentary Zappa. On this episode we have three different Frank Zappa fans ranging from George, who is new to Zappa’s music, to Kevin, who loves Zappa but occasionally needs a break to Paco, who has been a life long Zappa-head. We get into many topics incl…

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160 - Director Jeff Feuerzeig (DEVIL AND DANIEL JOHNSTON, AUTHOR:THE JT LEROY STORY, HALF JAPANESE) 1:20:59

3+ y ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Very excited to have the director of some of our favorite docs, and a huge influence on the kinds of docs we love - Jeff Feuerzeig made HALF JAPANESE: THE BAND THAT WOULD BE KING (1994), THE DEVIL AND DANIEL JOHNSTON (2005), THE REAL ROCKY (2011), AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY (2016), as well as writing and producing many others. He is at work on a do…

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159 - Upcoming Doc Reviews 42:25

3+ y ago42:25

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Paco and George talk upcoming documentaries, their upcoming interview with Jeff Feuerzeig, "Stickergate", Queen's Gambit, and whatever has been on our watchlists. Alex Winter's Frank Zappa doc is available Thanksgiving weekend HBO's The Mystery of D.B. Cooper releases Nov 25th The Lady and the Dale Judd Apatow's George Carlin doc The Perfect Weapon…

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158 - THE VOW finale w Johnny Pemberton 1:13:41

3+ y ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Today we wrap up the docuseries THE VOW on HBO, the story of the whistleblowers who left the cult group NXIVM, started by “the smartest man in the world” Keith Raniere. We are again joined by the very funny comedian Johnny Pemberton, who loves cult-leader stories. Directed by Jehane Noujaim (Control Room, The Square) and Karim Amer (The Square, The…

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