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Hosted by John McStravick (JMac) and Anthony Hudacs (Tony), we take a dive in the deep-end of the creative process with film, TV, and other creative mediums. We discuss what we're watching this week, thoughts on current events, and examine larger topics of creating and consuming content. Follow us on Twitter, @anthonyhudacs and @jstravs Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/support
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ETI 404- Tried and True Julian Fellow
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Anthony and John discuss what they are currently into more – TV shows or Movies. Then they review what they are watching (Uncharted, Death on the Nile, Only Murders in the Building). For the Main Event: 'Is There Something Wrong with Me?', they dive into films/shows that frustrated them while being critically lauded and/or pop culture tentpoles. Sh…
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In this episode Anthony and JMac talk about daily habit tracking, what they are watching (Peacemaker and Being the Ricardos). Then the doctor is in as JMac sits on the proverbial couch to discuss his tendency to let critical commentary effect his writing. Final, we discuss the idea of Legacyquel (we'll teach you how to say it) and the enduring effe…
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In this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss Wanda Vision, Coco, and Jeen-Yuhs, then they get directly into our Special Edition Main Event for the 2nd Annual Great Musical Challenge! Anthony and Jmac choose five songs and the other must create a story from those songs. Listen to the story, then find out how we got there. Song List below in the Show Not…
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In the First Episode of 2022, Tony and John talk risky things, then review some of what they've been watching over the break. They then look at their personal expectations and new things to look forward to in 2022. Finally they get into their favorites of 2021. It's great to be back! Spotlight: John- Laserwriter II by Tamrin Shopsin Tony- Standup 4…
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307- An Apparatus for Trapping Lions in the Scottish Highlands
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In episode 307 Tony and Jmac discuss favorite places visited, then jump into what what we've been watching (Jmac- For All Mankind S2; Tony- F9, you can guess how this goes). Then for the main event, we give props to the characters that let the protagonist be the start of the show. We dive into great secondary characters looking at who are they, wha…
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This is episode, Tony and Jmac talk about their favorite time of year for movie releases, get into what we're currently watching (Spy reference happens here!). Next we have special presentation of Tony's bonkers head cannon of the Fast and The Furious Franchise, which is a perfectly placed prologue to our Main Event -- Car Chases! We dive into why …
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305- The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald
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In this episode Anthony and JMac talk hobbies, how The Boys are alright, while Bloodline not so much. For the main event they look at the promise and struggles of adapting existing properties, caping it off brainstorming untapped properties into the next great story. The Wacky Adventures Of Ronald McDonald (Be Warned!) Spotlight: JMac: ProdDPI; Art…
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In this episode Anthony and JMac imagine what their entrance music would be, then ponder the regional dialects of Mare of Easttown and the action intensity of Termintor: Dark Fate. Then they discuss the content/creator arms race of Discovery, Warner Media merger. And for the main event we dive into montagues and how use them as effective tools when…
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In this episode, Anthony and Jmac discuss the urge to always stay busy vs being idle, then they recap what they are currently watching (HINT:The Boys and Bloodline). After that they share quick thoughts on the news that Amazon is spending $425 million on season one of the Lord of the Rings television series. Final for the main event, they discuss t…
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Walking Raccoon, The Director's Cut
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In this episode Anthony and Jmac discuss solo music listening, then jump into a breakdown of Zack Snyder's Justice League. Finally, for the Main Event, they take a larger look at pros and cons of theatrical versions versus a director's cut of films. (NOTE: We apologize in advance for any and all names butcher, maim, and mis-pronounce. We are very v…
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In the premier of Season 3 of the Entertaining the Idea Podcast, Tony and Jmac discuss how they each cope when life gets crazy and wreaks havoc on project plans. Then we review the best of what we've watched over the break and introduce a Tiny Topic, giving insight into how they curate what to watch in the era of limitless content. Finally they hav…
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In this episode Tony and Jmac discuss sources of inspiration, what they are currently watching, and for the Main Event, an in-depth discussion on Comedy vs Drama and how each lend themselves to conveying a message, intention, or commentary. Follow us on Twitter at @ETIPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/…
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In this episode John and Tony discuss subconscious talking; what we are watching; and for our main event topic of the choices faced and decisions made when writing a story and how to combat choice overload and indecision. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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In this episode Tony and John discuss the difficulty of being overwhelmed when working on multiple projects and how to find focus with limited time. Then the recall their thoughts of their recent watches of American Pickle and Cobra Kai. Look at the rollout strategies of Tenet vs Mulan. Then offer up the genres that they can't can't turn away from,…
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In this episode Tony and John talk the importance of having these in-depth discussions about the shows and films we watch and how that effects the creator/audience relationship. Then followup on the news of Spotify's rocky relationship with its podcast hosts. After that we try to dissect the Batman Multi-verse revealed at DC Fandome (and John's exc…
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In this episode Tony and John talk about how to expand you collective understanding of different topics, then follow up on studios owning movie theaters, and finally spend an extended segment talking about the interesting movies and shows they are watching right now. Show Notes: 1948 Paramount Decree The Downside of Studios Owning Movie Theaters Ag…
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How Many Episodes Does it Take to Screw in a TV Series?
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In this episode Tony and I discuss the meaning of the word 'Content' and 'Creator', what we are and who is watching the Watchmen, the inevitable and upcoming Corona virus/remote-working series, then get into the pros and cons of long season versus short season episode orders. Show Notes: Groundhog Day Palm Springs Veronica Mars The Office Senna The…
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Creative Change from Social Upheaval
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In this episode we discuss what we've watched recently, with Tony pushing the powers of positivity after watching Kipo, while John questions what world Westworld wants to be and who wants to live there after watching season three. Then we discuss the possible realties and consequences if the major theater chains went went bankrupt and had to close.…
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In this episode we discuss the reactions to protests for racial equality movement in response to the George Floyd murder. We then get into what we've been watching this week. And finally we look at the incessant need for every shred and piece of info- be it leaks of pictures, clips, or dissecting of trailers. Is this good or bad for the industry an…
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In this episode we catch up on what Tony and John are currently working on. Tony is still enamored with The Magicians but sad that it might be ending, while John is being driven to embrace F1 racing by watching the amazing docu series F1 Drive to Survive. Then we discuss the passing of Lynn Shelton, the huge move of Joe Rogan to Spotify, and the gr…
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A Comedian Walks into a Comedy Store
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In this episode we talk about the doing a documentary on the rackets of vertical blinds and duct tape, then jump into watch we've watched. Tony is digging Waco, while John extols the greatness that is Mindhunter. Then we have a breaking news alert, that Tom Cruise will be filming a movie in SPACE!!! Yes you read the correctly! Tom Cruise. Movie. Sp…
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The One with Special Guest Robbie Quill
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In this episode we are introduced to Robbie Quill, Star-Lord's dorky younger brother, who joins the pod as a special guest. From there we jump into discussions about Life Journals, one of Tony's favorite shows on TV today, The Magicians, and the end of an era in sitcoms with the signing off of Modern Family. This leads into a Tiny Topic talk of the…
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In this episode we open with discussions on tracking story ideas, the perplexing pacing of The Kitchen, revisionist history of For All Man Kind. Then we take a look at launch of Quibi and if Jeffery Katzenberg's shorts have what it takes for the long game in the streaming wars. For our Main Topic, we dive into the tiny topic of truth in storytellin…
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Lit-tra-ly, the most Special of Covid Specials
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In this episode we dive deep into metaphorical allegory the zombies that leech on the three socially, economically, and morally diverse families of the Best Picture Winner Parasite. Fortunately there are actually no blood leeching zombies in Parasite. Then we jump into a brief discussion on lit-tra-ly one of the best television comedies ever - Park…
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In this weeks episode, Tony and John take a look at Avenue 5 and The Morning Show, discussing punching down, style and tone, and show direction. We also cover Corporate Synergy Mashups, Fast and the Furious 9 vs Hobbs and Shaw, and tough guy contracts. For our Main Event, we dive into how we chose our next project and how we prioritize our up comin…
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This week on the pod, Tony and John discussions range from being a rom-com guy to Howie Mandel to Watches of Men. Then we get deep in the weeds on our writing process from idea to outline to script to notes to moving on to the next idea. Tony also gets deep about moving on (from getting shredded). Like for real, it pretty inspiring stuff. For the r…
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Welcome back! Tony and John are bringing back the pod! Starting fresh for Season two, we verify our credentials, digging into our backgrounds, day jobs, and our goals. We're following the similar format first reviewing what we've been watching recently; take a look at current topics, this week talking the big impact the Best Picture win for 'Parasi…
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Avengers Endgame, Our New Beginning
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With the culmination of the greatest film franchise ever, we fired up the mics to talk about what we're watching (besides Endgame) and then do a deep dive into all of the glory that is Avengers: Endgame. We're starting anew and back for good! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/messageSupport this podcast: https…
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After a small break, we're back! In this episode we talk about Anthony admitting he was wrong about the Oscars, Blade Runner 2049, how Hollywood has no faith in 'faith based' movies, and the secret origins on the Marvel Cinematic Universe that started with a small, little known film called, Iron Man.Reach Anthony: twitter.com/AnthonyHudacs Reach Jo…
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Welcome to episode #4, where John and Tony go nuclear over their love of Atomic Blonde. Then John gets nostalgic over what it means to be a 'film', while Tony think Cannes is just posturing (surprise, surprise) over their decision to block stream service's films from competition. Finally John and Tony make an "Executive Decision" about the ramifica…
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"...We win today, that's two in a row. We win one tomorrow, that's called a winning streak. It has happened before." -ML. Welcome to the winning streak episode of Entertaining the Idea, episode three. Today we discuss the NCAA tournament, The Opera, Amadeus, Blank Panther slaying it at the box office, and why comedy is the champion of sports movies…
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In this episode we discuss watching movies while reading their screenplays, the perils of living in the future with MoviePass, and why the Oscars are an amazing pile of posturing. Enjoy!Reach Anthony at @AnthonyHudacsReach John at @jstravs--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/messageSupport this podcast: https://p…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Entertaining the Idea podcast, hosted by John McStravick and Tony Hudacs. On today's episode we discuss the Olympics, Zack Snyder being fired from the DCEU, and why Super Bowl ad have lost that special something.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eti/messageSupport this podcast: …
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