Best Jean MacDonald Podcasts (2024)

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259: "Things Past" (DS9) with David J. Loehr 46:16

14d ago46:16

46:16

David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson. Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Watch …

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#29 Stay Ahead, Stay Safe: STI Testing Explained 1:27:25

15d ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites and may not always have visible symptoms. It's important to practice safe sex by using condoms and getting regular STI testing, as many STIs can be treated and cur…

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PERFECT DAYS — Wim Wenders cures his post-pandemic blues 25:13

15d ago25:13

25:13

Legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders returns to the show to tell host Rico Gagliano about his Cannes-winning, Oscar-nominated PERFECT DAYS—the story of a Tokyo toilet cleaner who finds joy in routine. They also get into a few of Wenders’s favorite things: Japan, travel, Nina Simone, and having time on his hands. PERFECT DAYS will stream exclusively on M…

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MLB Roundtable, 2024 1:05:02

27d ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Our annual Baseball Roundtable Podcast returns, previewing the 2024 season for the Toronto Blue Jays. This year’s panel consists of Jays superfan Melissa Wright and Sky Dome insider Luis Fernandes, alongside returning villain die-hard Yankees fan Chris Behmke who shares his outsider take on the Jays and predictions for his own beloved team. CLICK H…

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258: "Daedalus" (ENT) with John Siracusa 46:58

29d ago46:58

46:58

John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr. Scott McNulty with John Siracusa Show Notes & Links Watch Daedalus …

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257: "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki 50:03

1M ago50:03

50:03

Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang ar…

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#28 Maggie MacDonald - Pornhub Controversy, Digital Platforms and the Future of Porn 1:25:37

1M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Maggie MacDonalds is a researcher who looks into the fascinating world of pornographic platforms and their cultural impact. With a graduate specialisation in Sexual Diversity Studies, Maggie’s work examines how technology, labour, governance, and cultural production intersect in the porn industry. She serves on the advisory board of PornHub and is …

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Corona Cold Reads: Jean Anouilh’s Antigone 1:57:00

2M ago1:57:00

1:57:00

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, to deal with isolation and lack of live theatre, we started gathering some of our favourite people every Tuesday & Saturday night to read scripts over Zoom. We read all 38 Shakespeare plays in six months. Then we kept going. We decided to create mini-seasons featuring highlights from the canons of major writers across…

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HIGH & LOW - JOHN GALLIANO — Kevin Macdonald tackles fashion and forgiveness 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

Superstar fashion designer John Galliano wrecked his career when he was caught on video in a drunken, antisemitic rant circa 2011. Now, in a new documentary, Oscar-winning documentarian Kevin Macdonald (WHITNEY, ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER) asks audiences to gaze into Galliano’s eyes and decide for themselves if he deserves a second act. On this special e…

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Corona Cold Reads: Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice 1:28:51

2M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, to deal with isolation and lack of live theatre, we started gathering some of our favourite people every Tuesday & Saturday night to read scripts over Zoom. We read all 38 Shakespeare plays in six months. Then we kept going. We decided to create mini-seasons featuring highlights from the canons of major writers across…

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Divorce with Less Tears Day 3 (Creating your New Life Start Again Guide) 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

Welcome to the grand finale of "Divorce with Less Tears," the online event presented by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a transformative wrap-up as Shauna takes the spotlight with her presentation, "Creating Your New Life - Your Start Again Guide." In this empowering episode, Shauna guides you through the process of building a new life post…

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Divorce with Less Tears Day 2 (Living in the Gap) 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

Welcome to "Divorce with Less Tears," the online event presented by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a unique series where we address the challenges of divorce with grace and understanding. On Day 2, Annie Den Hann, the Ageless Stylist, takes the virtual stage with her insightful presentation, "Living in the Gap." Annie delves into the nuanc…

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Divorce with Less Tears Day 1 (Do I Go, or Do I Stay?) 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

Welcome to "Divorce with Less Tears," a virtual event hosted by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a unique online experience where we navigate the challenges of divorce with sensitivity and support. In our debut episode, Shaunna Lee from Start Again takes the lead, addressing the crucial first step in the divorce journey – the decision-making…

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Sofia Coppola — PRISCILLA, from source to soundtrack 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

In a wide-ranging interview, Sofia Coppola tells host Rico Gagliano all about the making of her new Priscilla Presley biopic—from the Kubrick flick that inspired her opening sequence...to picking the soundtrack full of pop tunes by just about everyone except Elvis. It's a follow-up to last week's career-spanning look at the themes threaded through …

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Corona Cold Reads: Robinson Jeffers’ Medea 2:01:07

2M ago2:01:07

2:01:07

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, to deal with isolation and lack of live theatre, we started gathering some of our favourite people every Tuesday & Saturday night to read scripts over Zoom. We read all 38 Shakespeare plays in six months. Then we kept going. We decided to create mini-seasons featuring highlights from the canons of major writers across…

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Sofia Coppola — from VIRGIN SUICIDES to PRISCILLA 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

There’s maybe no working filmmaker more associated with film fashion than Sofia Coppola. But in this brief history of her super-stylish body of work, we figure out the thematic stitching inside those perfect fits. Host Rico Gagliano talks with Coppola, her brother (and collaborator) Roman, and her award-winning costume designers past and present, t…

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DO THE RIGHT THING — Spike Lee and Ruth E. Carter find color in the dark 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

Spike Lee’s masterwork DO THE RIGHT THING is an incendiary look at racial tension, an empathetic portrait of a community...and one of the flyest-ever distillations of street style as the ’80s gave way to the ’90s. Host Rico Gagliano learns how double Oscar-winner Ruth E. Carter (BLACK PANTHER) used bright color, afro-consciousness, and a whole lot …

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#27 Athena Gayle - Sex copywriting, rant about blowjobs and being vulnerable 1:47:56

3M ago1:47:56

1:47:56

Meet Athena Gayle, also known as The Sex Copywriter. Athena writes about sex and exclusively collaborates with sextech, sexual wellness, and sexual pleasure brands. She caters her email marketing to everyone within the space, from e-comm to solopreneurs. Athena's portfolio includes collaborations with various startups, coaches, therapists, and adul…

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Nominee Interview Series: The Ensemble of Frankenstein(esque) 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. The Outstanding Ensemble-nominated cast of Silent Protagonist Theatre’s Fringe hit Frankenstein(esque) are not just a cast but a creative team who collectively created the show along with director Nicole Wilson. We…

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QUADROPHENIA — The mod, mod world of ’64, ’79 and beyond 45:56

3M ago45:56

45:56

In 1979, at the tail end of the punk era, Franc Roddam’s QUADROPHENIA helped convince a certain crew of UK kids to favor sharp suits over bondage gear. Host Rico Gagliano tells the twisty story of the movie, the ‘60s mod subculture it celebrates, and the mod revival it fueled. Guests include Roddam himself, superstar fashion designer Anna Sui, mod …

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Nominee Interview Series: The Team Behind Our Little Secret: The 23&Me Musical 29:42

3M ago29:42

29:42

Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. We caught up with the team behind Outstanding New Work-nominated Fringe musical Our Little Secret: The 23&Me Musical to chat about the origins and future of the show. Featured in this interview are writer/performer…

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Nominee Interview Series: Allister MacDonald 23:11

3M ago23:11

23:11

Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. Allister MacDonald burst onto our radar in 2023 playing one of the most demanding roles in the entire theatrical canon. As Prior in That Theatre Company’s ambitious production of Angels in America, their dynamic an…

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BREATHLESS — Jean Seberg & Jean-Luc Godard dress down film and fashion 32:52

3M ago32:52

32:52

In 1959, a brash critic-turned-filmmaker named Jean-Luc Godard cast movie star Jean Seberg in his first film, BREATHLESS. You probably know it revolutionized movies, but it also had a big impact on fashion, onscreen and off—by seeming like it wasn’t even trying. With the help of historians and critics, host Rico Gagliano decodes Seberg’s “French Gi…

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Journey from Darkness to Light 13:46

3M ago13:46

13:46

Anya Berry tells about her journey to Emotional Freedom You will have listened to Anya talking about the work she does helping midlife women release the trapped emotions that hold them paralysed in later life. In this audio podcast, Anya talks about her own journey to emotional freedom from the events of her early life. She kindly let me interview …

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Nominee Interview Series: Augusta “Gus” Monet aka Coyote Ugly 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. Augusta “Gus” Monet aka Coyote Ugly is nominated for Outstanding Performance (Supporting) for their memorable work in Doctor Faustus, an original two-person adaptation created & performed by Gus and their creative …

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What is Meant by Emotional Freedom? Interview with Anya Berry 16:41

4M ago16:41

16:41

Helping to free women who suffer from these conditions is what Anya Berry does. Anya has various ways she can help women to find and recognise these conditions. She kindly let me interview about her work and you can listen to that interview here. It is only 15 minutes long and you listen to it on your phone while doing other things. Are you ready t…

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#25 Ola Miedzynska - Bridging the Gap Between SxTech and Sx Work 1:39:49

4M ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Ola Miedzynska is a sex technology and adult tech entrepreneur, business consultant, sex tech hackathon advisor, sex work advocate and feminist. Ola’s career has centered around the technology industry for over a decade, from early-stage startup development to corporate consulting. From augmented reality to wearables, she worked with over 180 globa…

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#26 Lola Jean - Squirting, Breath-Play, BDSM and No-Frill Sex-Ed 1:42:20

4M ago1:42:20

1:42:20

Dive into an unfiltered and entertaining conversation with Lola Jean - the sex educator, fetish wrestler, and record world holder of volume squirting, who also happens to be the head mistress of 7 Days Of Domination. I stumbled upon Lola's sex-ed video about pegging on afterglow. The film was fun, engaging and without frills. At this moment I knew …

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What will make 2024 different or better for you than 2023? 9:10

4M ago9:10

9:10

Hello, Jean wishes you a Happy New Year and asks you the question. What will make 2024 different or better for you than 2023? Watch the video or listen to the audio track and hear what the answer is for you is. Happy New Year Love Andrea - MBC Team Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Come and …

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HOW TO HAVE SEX — Molly Manning Walker just wants to talk 19:09

4M ago19:09

19:09

The Cannes-winning HOW TO HAVE SEX tracks a trio of UK women on a non-stop clubbing holiday...that goes disturbingly off the rails. In this special episode, writer/director Molly Manning Walker tells host Rico Gagliano about the highs and lows of party culture, why consent should be more than a word, and how she prefers her roller coasters. HOW TO …

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Podcast Interview: Producer & Director of Holiday! An Improvised Musical 15:23

5M ago15:23

15:23

Toronto’s favourite improv company Bad Dog Theatre is taking over the Assembly Theatre’s Parkdale space this month for a Comedy on Queen Street festival featuring 60+ shows and countless fantastic artists. We caught up with a pair of those artists to discuss one of the shows on offer: Holiday! An Improvised Musical Based on Sondheim’s Company, Holi…

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Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life Confidence and Image 47:47

6M ago47:47

47:47

In the podcast episode 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life: Confidence and Image' with Jean Macdonald and Annie Den Hann, they explore the transition of teenage daughters into young women and the impact it has on their confidence and self-image. They reflect on how, as young women, daughters embark on the journey of finding partners, estab…

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Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life Friends and Family 46:13

6M ago46:13

46:13

In the 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life: Friends and Family' episode with Jean Macdonald and Melanie Hill, they explore how family and friends can sometimes become barriers that hold midlife women back. Delving into the complexities, they discuss why these relationships, often thought to be positive influences, can have lasting effects …

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Six Steps to Control Your Life - Love and Intimacy 45:39

6M ago45:39

45:39

In 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life: Love and Intimacy,' Jean and Shaunna explore the complex layers of love, guiding midlife women and everyone through a deep exploration. In this episode, they tackle the biggest hurdle faced by midlife women and women in general concerning love and intimacy: understanding what love really means. They …

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Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life - Money & Wealth 46:00

6M ago46:00

46:00

Welcome to the 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life' podcast by Midlife Butterfly Club, hosted by Vix Munro. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of 'Money and Wealth' for midlife women. The first question we ask is, 'What barriers do midlife women face when it comes to money?' The quick answer to that question lies in the fact that…

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256: "Day of the Dove" (TOS) with Jason Snell 45:34

6M ago45:34

45:34

Jason Snell, Random Trek’s most frequent guest, joins Scott to discuss “Day of the Dove” (TOS S3E11). Topics include our favorite Klingons, whatever the deal is with these energy aliens, and the “hidden” message of this episode. Watch “Day of the Dove” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Rays Scott McNulty with Jason Snell Support thi…

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Six Steps to Control Your Life - Health & Wellness 46:30

6M ago46:30

46:30

We have launched our 'Six Steps To Take Back Control of Your Life' program, and our first episode is 'Health and Wellness for Midlife Women' with our guest expert Johann Callaghan. In today's world, our healthcare systems are primarily designed to get us back to work when we're ill – a crucial part of keeping the economic wheels turning. However, w…

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255: "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" (DS9) with Claire L. Evans 45:00

6M ago45:00

45:00

Claire L. Evans, writer and musician, joins Scott to discuss “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night” (DS9 S6E17). Topics include how great Dax is, war crimes, and the ease of time travel when you’re a Bajoran. Just a warning -given the content of this episode, we talk about some mature topics. On a lighter note, read Claire’s history of the corporate p…

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Ken Loach Calls for Solidarity in THE OLD OAK 22:27

7M ago22:27

22:27

As the “Hot Labor Summer” of union strikes rolls into autumn, legendary British director Ken Loach sits down with host Rico Gagliano to look back on a long career spent telling the stories of working people…and why it might end with THE OLD OAK: a call for solidarity in a northern industrial town. THE OLD OAK releases in cinemas in the UK and Irela…

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254: "The Voyager Conspiracy" (VOY) with Erika Ensign 42:54

7M ago42:54

42:54

Erika Ensign, podcaster and trivia enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “The Voyager Conspiracy” (S6E9). Topics include conspiracy theories, the many possible loves of Capt. Janeway, and the complete lack of Reginald Barclay in this episode. Watch “The Voyager Conspiracy” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs Scott McNulty with Erika…

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Sebastián Silva on ROTTING IN THE SUN — "Everyone and everything in it will get trashed" 22:46

8M ago22:46

22:46

Sundance favorite Sebastián Silva tells host Rico Gagliano about his self-described "misanthropic comedy" ROTTING IN THE SUN—the satirical story of a happy hedonist and a not-so-happy filmmaker who end up in the middle of a Hitchcockian mystery. Silva dishes on how he teamed up with superstar Instagrammer Jordan Firstman, the importance of self-moc…

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The Future is Feminine BUT Good Men Can Play Too! 27:15

8M ago27:15

27:15

Join us for the fourth episode of our series, where we look at the future world of midlife women. Today's discussion is titled "The Future is Feminine, but Good Men Can Play Too," is audio track of the final BBC video recorded a little while ago. . Despite the changes that have taken place since then this podcast contains many thoughts and principl…

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253: "Our Man Bashir" (DS9) with Jean MacDonald 45:41

8M ago45:41

45:41

Jean MacDonald, Micro.blog community manager and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Our Man Bashir” (DS9 S4E10). Topics include Jean’s conversion to a DS9 fan, whether or not Bashir is the Tom Paris of DS9, and just how much fun all the actors seem to be having in this episode. Watch Our Man Bashir for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus …

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252: "A Matter of Perspective" (TNG) with Antony Johnston 48:16

8M ago48:16

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Antony Johnston, writer, podcaster, and snappy dresser, joins Scott to discuss “A Matter of Perspective)” (TNG S3/E14). Topics include Law and Order, who volunteers to be a nude model on the Enterprise, and how clever (or not) the mystery in this episode is. Get yourself a copy of Antony’s The Dog Sitter Detective, you won’t regret it! Watch “A Mat…

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What Money Type Are You? 30:38

9M ago30:38

30:38

Welcome to our new episode "What Money Type Are You?" with Olivia Stefanino. Our guest for this episode shares her journey in creating the "money types" emerged during a collaborative endeavour with her husband, a financial advisor. What started as an engaging twist on pension planning evolved into a understanding of the diverse roles money plays i…

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#24 Camille Bataillon - Sex and Intimacy During and After Pregnancy 1:01:51

9M ago1:01:51

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Trained as a sex educator, psychologist, and certified clinical sexologist, Camille Bataillon brings rich expertise to the realm of sexual wellness. In 2019, in the heart of Brussels, she co-founded a centre dedicated to this cause. By 2021, she expanded her reach and started working as a sexologist on the first teleconsultation platform dedicated …

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The prospects for women of finding Love in Middle Life 32:32

9M ago32:32

32:32

Welcome to the next episode of Midlife Women Conversations with Jean Macdonald. In this episode, Jean talks realistically about the difficulties women have with finding a satisfactory love relationship in middle and later life. Jean emphasises women's need to be careful and discriminating and make enlightened choices in relationships. Jean describe…

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251: "The Savage Curtain" (TOS) with Dan Moren 39:46

9M ago39:46

39:46

Dan Moren, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss "The Savage Curtain" (TOS S3E22). Topics include Dan's Gene Roddenberry impersonation, Kirk's quick acceptance of space Lincoln, and the perplexing moral of this episode (is there one?!). Want more details about TOS Season 3? Check out Marc Cushman's "These Are the Voyages - TOS: Season Three"…

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PASSAGES — Ira Sachs's "endless circle of desire" 22:28

9M ago22:28

22:28

"Let's just say I wanted to make a liberated film. I felt like...am I allowed to say 'f*** it?' Like, 'f*** it.'" So says legendary indie filmmaker Ira Sachs about PASSAGES, his seriously sexy Sundance hit about an insatiable artist in a messy modern love triangle. In this special episode, Sachs tells host Rico Gagliano how his all-star cast (Ben W…

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Five Steps for women over 40 to get better results when Internet Dating 42:01

9M ago42:01

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Have you tried Internet Dating and been disappointed? Did time-wasters mess you about? Did you feel rejected or ignored? Internet Dating has a bad reputation with many midlife women but has worked for some. Learn how to make it work for you. This is a recorded Audio Track from an online event run by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Look out for our next…

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