Best Laughing Penguin Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 138: Crescent City's RJ Collins talks about making bad choices 11:49

1h ago11:49

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Directed by RJ Collins, CRESCENT CITY tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body coun…

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Episode 137: My Penguin Friend's Jonathan Lim talks about caring for creation 15:16

7h ago15:16

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Inspired by the amazing true story, My Penguin Friend tells the story of Joao (Jean Reno), an older gentleman who lives a secluded life with his wife Maria (Adriana Barraza). One day, as Joao is on the beach, he discovers a lost penguin who is drenched in oil. Taking the bird into his home, Joao does his best to bring him back to health. Naming the…

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Episode 136: Crescent City's Nicky Whelan talks about shadows and secrets 10:42

7h ago10:42

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Directed by RJ Collins, Crescent City tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body coun…

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Episode 135: Running on Empty's Daniel Andre talks about laughing with death 9:06

2h ago9:06

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Written and directed by Daniel Andre, RUNNING ON EMPTY tells the story of Mortimer (Keir Gilchrist), a bland California man who seems to be starting his life with the love of his life. But all that changes when he discovers his LDC, a ‘scientific’ process that determines how many days one has left to live. Discovering that he has less than a year t…

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Episode 134: Star Trek's Erin Macdonald takes us behind the science of Star Trek 12:59

7d ago12:59

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When people think of STAR TREK, the average person likely thinks of space battles and phasers 'set on stun'. But Trek fans know that there's so much more to the series. Despite it's trip across the galaxy, the franchise has always prided itself on taking a more grounded and scientific approach to its futuristic world. In order to ensure the most re…

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Episode 133: Sing Sing's Clarence Maclin & Greg Kwedar talks about rejuvenating through art 12:16

8d ago12:16

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Based on the incredible true story, SING SING tells the story of Divine G (Colman Domingo), a prisoner at Sing Sing Penitentiary for a crime he didn't commit. But, behind the prison walls, he is rejuvenated by a theatre group filled with other incarcerated men. As they prepare for their next play, the group welcomes Divine Eye (Clarence Maclin), an…

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Episode 171—Summer, Again 43:26

23d ago43:26

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It’s time for the annual Print Run Summer Check-In, where we list out all the ways we’re both keeping it together and losing our marbles. Summer is strange time in publishing, and it leads us to a conversation on deep work versus shallow, frenetic work, how we manage our interior creative selves in relation to the job, and the chaos that is sure to…

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Episode 132: National Anthem's Eve Lindley & Luke Gilford talk about finding your people 14:40

21d ago14:40

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NATIONAL ANTHEM follows Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a quiet 21-year-old who does whatever he can to help his family survive. But things change when he takes a job working at a nearby ranch. Here, he discovers a community of rodeo performers that freely explore their sexuality. As Dylan begins to challenge his own identity, he finds himself attracted t…

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Episode 131: God Bless Bitcoin's Kelly & Brian Estes talk about the ethics of bitcoin 22:35

21d ago22:35

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Directed by Kelly & Brian Estes, the new documentary GOD BLESS BITCOIN explores the financial, ethical and spiritual ramifications of our changing financial systems. In this 1on1, we speak to Kelly and Brian Estes about whether or not they believe bitcoin is the most ethical choice and 'the people's money'.…

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Episode 130: Clear Cut's Brian Skiba talks about 'making things right' 10:53

25d ago10:53

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Directed by Brian Skiba, CLEAR CUT follows Jack, a man who wants to start over by taking a dangerous job in the logging community in the Pacific Northwest. But you can't outrun the past. And suddenly, he comes across a band of ruthless criminals from his past who are determined to kill him before he can escape. In this 1on1, we speak to Skiba about…

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Episode 129: Widow Clicquot's Haley Bennett & Thomas Napper talk about the strength of Madame Clicquot 12:38

26d ago12:38

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Directed by Thomas Napper, WIDOW CLICQUOT follows Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) as she grieves the loss of her beloved husband. Having been left the family’s fledgling wine business in his will, Clicquot finds herself under pressure to relinquish the land to male buyers. But she refuses to sell, beginning a journey that will chang…

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Episode 128: THE DEAD DON'T HURT's Viggo Mortensen talks about fighting for the feminine West 12:30

28d ago12:30

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Written, directed and starring Viggo Mortensen, THE DEAD DON'T HURT tells the story of Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps), an independent woman who falls in love with Danish immigrant, Holger Olsen (Mortensen). Set during the outbreak of the Civil War, their relationship is torn apart when Olsen decides to fight on behalf of the Union. Suddenly left …

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Episode 127: Great White North's P.J. Naworynski talks Canadian shark-infested waters 31:49

1M ago31:49

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Shark Week comes to Canada?! In recent years, the Canadian East Coast has found themselves in the crosshairs of a massive shark migration, suggesting that this may be one of the largest hosting grounds for them in the world. In GREAT WHITE NORTH, director PJ Naworynski and his team take a deep dive into this surprising development as they attempt t…

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Episode 126: Fly Me to the Moon's Jim Rash talks about 15:19

1M ago15:19

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Set in 1969, the new romcom FLY ME TO THE MOON tells the story of Cole (Channing Tatum), NASA's launch director who works hard to ensure the safety of his men. However, with Russia advancing in the space race , the government hires Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), a marketing maven, in the hopes of garnering public support. As the two grow closer,…

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Episode 125: The Great Salish Heist's Harold Joe talks about stealing back your story 10:35

1M ago10:35

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In THE GREAT SALISH HEIST, Steve Joe is an archaeologist for the Moquahat people who is convinced that his people's struggles are a direct result of the displacement of sacred artifacts. Determined to make things right, Steve assembles a rebellious crew from the Rez who plan on breaking into the museum in order to retrieve what rightfully belongs t…

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Episode 124: Valley of Exile's Anna Fahr talks about telling authentic refugee stories 16:18

1M ago16:18

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Directed by Anna Fahr, VALLEY OF EXILE follows Rima and Nour, two Syrian sisters who are trying to set up a new life in Lebanon. Struggling to take possession of their home, they're forced to temporarily stay in a Syrian refugee camp as time ticks away on Rima's pregnancy. In this 1on1, we speak to Fahr about telling authentic stories and filming i…

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Episode 123: A Hundred Lies' Dana Abraham talks the Toronto Music Scene 14:23

1M ago14:23

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Written by and starring Dana Abraham, A HUNDRED LIES tells the story of Ricky (Rob Raco), a once-popular artist in Toronto’s music scene who believes that it might finally be time for his big break. With his best friend, Damian (Abraham) serving as his manager, Ricky gets connected with an underground producer who believes his star is on the rise. …

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Episode 122: Blackwater Lane's Jeff Celentano talks about creating the perfect thriller 11:10

1M ago11:10

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Directed by Jeff Celentano, BLACKWATER LANE is a harrowing ghost story with many twists and turns. After moving into their stunning new home, Cass witnesses a terrible tragedy on a lonely, country road. Traumatized by the experience, Cass is soon haunted by a ghostly presence that calls her mind into question. As things continue to get worse, Cass …

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Episode 121: Minnesota Mean's Dawn Mikkelson talks the power of roller derby 13:49

1M ago13:49

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Directed by Dawn Mikkelson, MINNESOTA MEAN steps into the world of roller derby as Minnesota's home team attempts to fight their way to the top. As they thunder away at the competition, we also watch as the women go on their own personal journeys that have stakes much higher than any championship gold. In this 1on1, we speak to Mikkelson about athl…

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Episode 170—A Culture of Mistrust 56:32

2M ago56:32

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On the heels of some recent discourse on the trust between querying writers and agents managing submission piles, we go long on the culture of trust–or lack thereof–that exists between these two parts of the publishing industry, why it occurs, and what could fix it. We talk about the nature of ideas and copyright, the structures of the modern liter…

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Episode 120: Boneyard's Brian Van Holt talks about the connection between pain and purpose 12:29

1M ago12:29

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Based on the infamous murders of Alto Mesa, BONEYARD is a harrowing journey into a world of corruption and murder. Starring Brian Van Holt (COUGAR TOWN) and Mel Gibson, the film is an intense ride that takes its real-world premise and adds fictional characters to explore its dark side. In this 1on1, we speak to Van Holt about the connection between…

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Episode 119: SF Radio 10.16: INSIDE OUT 2 and Living with Anxiety 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

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INSIDE OUT 2 revisits the mind of Riley, a young woman who is finally stepping into her teenage years. Though Riley’s emotions have been governed by Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale) and Disgust (Liza Lapira), the onset of puberty brings new and confusing additions to the team. With the arrival of Anx…

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Episode 118: WONDLA's Jeanine Mason talks about the sacredness of 'found family' 5:39

2M ago5:39

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Now streaming on Apple TV+, WONDLA focuses its story on Eva (Jeanine Mason), a 16-year-old teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by Muthr (Teri Hatcher), her robot caretaker. However, after an attack forces her out of her home, Eva discovers that the surface is not anything like she was led to believe. In this 1on1, we speak to Maso…

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Episode 117: DARK HIGHWAY's Anna Jane Edmonds and Kelly Tallon talk about surviving human trafficking 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Directed by Anna Jane Edmonds, DARK HIGHWAY may be one of the most terrifying films in recent memory. Not because it's exploitative in any way--simply because it's true. Exposing the horrors of human trafficking, HIGHWAY is a call to justice (and support) for a crime that we simply do not talk about but happens all around us. In this 1on1, we speak…

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Episode 116: THE EXORCISM's Adam Goldberg talks Russell Crowe and forgiveness 9:15

2M ago9:15

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In THE EXORCISM, Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is an actor who’s struggling to find work. When he finally lands a role in a supernatural horror film, he believes he may have found a role that can help him rebuild his career. When his estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins) arrives, Anthony begins to show signs of the addition that drove his family…

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Episode 107: 1on1 with Rebecca Snow & Jett Klyne (THE BOY IN THE WOODS) 15:37

2M ago15:37

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In this 1on1, we speak to Snow and Kayne about 'becoming Max', the power of shame and the relationships between suffering and faith.

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Episode 115: IF's Cailey Fleming talks about keeping our sense of wonder 7:26

2M ago7:26

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In IF, Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a young woman facing hard realities about growing up. When she stumbles into the world of Imaginary Friends (IFs), she's invited to face the world with new perspective, even in the midst of hard times. In this 1on1, we speak to Fleming about keeping our sense of wonder, working with CGI and the stories we tell ourselv…

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Episode 114: Scott Edelman talks about the look of Anxiety (INSIDE OUT 2) 4:57

2M ago4:57

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With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to INSIDE OUT 2's Simulation Lead Technical Direc…

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Beach Bodies with Bad Women's Anatomy 1:28:58

2M ago1:28:58

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Shore and Myry explore misconceptions about women's bodies and the impact it has on self-image, treatment of women, and laugh at more of the sillier ones.

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Episode 113: John Hoffman brings Anxiety to life in INSIDE OUT 2 6:10

2M ago6:10

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With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to John Hoffman, INSIDE OUT 2's story supervisor,…

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Engagement Pranks, Penguins and Flat Earth Theories 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Send us a Text Message. Ever had your best man think he needs to give a speech and watch the hilarity unfold? That's exactly what happened at our engagement party, and we can't wait to share all the chaotic and laugh-out-loud moments with you. From last-minute venue scrambling to the jaw-dropping costs that come with the word "engagement," we spill…

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Episode 112: GS Sommers, Stefanie Estes & Michael X. Sommers battle the ghosts of the past 17:53

2M ago17:53

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Directed by GS Sommers, WILD EYED & WICKED tells the story of Lily, a young woman who's haunted by visions of her deceased mother (Stefanie Estes). As she attempts to deal with her estranged father (Michael X. Sommers), Lily must battle with the ghosts of her past in a way that may change her life forever.…

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Episode 111: Ben Ducoff & Amnon Carmi talk about addiction and working with teens (YANIV) 15:15

2M ago15:15

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Co-written by Amnon Carmi and Ben Ducoff, YANIV is tells the hilarious story of two men who break into a high stakes card tournament to win back their school's art budget. In this 1on1, we speak to Ducoff and Carmi about doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, the joy of working with their students and telling stories of addiction. YANIV is no…

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Remembering Heroes, Crashing Weddings, and Rugby Chaos 29:11

3M ago29:11

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Send us a Text Message. How can we honour the sacrifices of our forebears if we don't even remember them? This episode of Life With Ee's takes a serious turn as we, commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We shed light on a startling News survey revealing the British public's alarming ignorance about this pivotal event. With Ellis drawing from h…

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Hilarious Encounters with Food and Furry Friends 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if the chaos of daily life could actually be entertaining? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughs and relatable moments in our latest episode of "Life With Ee's." From battling colds, losing our voices, and enduring loud renovations, we dive into the hilarity of food shopping woes. Ellis shares his experi…

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Unexpected Moments and Hilarious Mishaps 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Send us a Text Message. Ever dealt with the agony of geographical restrictions on your favorite streaming services while globe-trotting? We certainly have, and in this episode of "Life With Ee's" we share some hilarious and frustrating tales from our own experiences. Ellis vents about the inefficacy of VPNs in bypassing Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon…

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Comedy, Family Fiascos, and Pet Commentary 35:20

3M ago35:20

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Send us a Text Message. Ever tripped and fallen in front of an entire regiment while carrying groceries? Ellie kicks off today's episode with her laugh-out-loud story from Gibraltar. We explore the quirks of life on a small island, blending British and Spanish cultures, and how even our dog Willow likes to chime in with her own commentary. You'll a…

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The First of Many, Everyday Laughs and DIY Fails. 32:30

3M ago32:30

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Send us a Text Message. welcome to our first episode Ever wondered how a simple trip to the store could turn into a comedy of errors? Join us as Ellis gets caught in minor traffic chaos due to a police stop and we end up in a side-splitting discussion about nosy neighbours and their hilarious habits. We share a heartfelt moment about a neighbour's …

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Episode 110: Inside Out '24: Regan Latimer explains BULLETPROOF: THE LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT 26:09

3M ago26:09

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Directed by Regan Latimer, Bulletproof: The Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot explores the nature of Queer representation in television. Fueled by animation, clips from the past and present and multiple interviews with televisions insiders and fans, the series steps into the power of media to help us understand and empower who we are. In this 1…

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Episode 109: Colette Johnson-Vosberg, Karen Ford & Cathy Lebel talk about being authentic in UNUSUALLY NORMAL 25:36

3M ago25:36

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Premiering at Inside Out 2024, UNUSUALLY NORMAL explores the heart and soul of 'Canada's Gayest Family' as they share about their loving journey together and the obstacles that they faced along the way. Directed by Colette Johnson-Vosberg, NORMAL explores the beautiful relationships in a family that includes three generations of gay women in the sa…

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Episode 108: Harrison Xu & Ivan Leung talk about their EXTREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC 21:21

3M ago21:21

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Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung have an extremely unique dynamic between them... and it's also the title of their latest film. Premiering at Inside Out '24, EXTEREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC tells the story of two best friends who decide to commemorate their friendship by making a movie together right before one of them moves away. But, one of them has a secret…

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Episode 106: Greg Wooldridge and Paul Crowder talk what it takes to be in THE BLUE ANGELS 6:34

3M ago6:34

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With the new documentary THE BLUE ANGELS, director Paul Crowder chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels them. In this 1on1, Dave Voigt speaks to former Blue Angel Greg Wooldridg…

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Sex Cults...with Eli 1:18:01

3M ago1:18:01

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It is May and that means This Guy Eli is joining to learn about sex (and relationship) cults. Shore explores Twin Flames and Myry discusses One Taste. How will this impact Eli? Will he be horrified? Will he decode to start his own cult? Listen and find out today!!

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Episode 105: SF Radio 10:15 X-MEN '97 and Fighting for Freedom 1:16:54

3M ago1:16:54

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With the release of X-MEN '97, Marvel revives more than the show's classic theme. Conversations about injustice, freedom and acceptance have always been embedded within the series, creating a legacy of hope for the disenfranchised. This week, Miriam Ibrahim, Dina Hamdieh and Raevin Larue reunite to talk with Steve about the real power of the X-Men …

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Episode 104: 1on1 with Greg Jacobs (THE HERE NOW PROJECT) 18:39

3M ago18:39

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Directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, The Here Now Project take a look at the year 2021 from an environmental perspective. Having compiled incredible footage shot by everyday people from all walks of life, the film chronicles the state of our climate reality and calls for us to band together in unity. In this 1on1, we speak to Jacobs about what s…

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Episode 103: 1on1 with Simon Cellan Jones (ARTHUR THE KING) 10:23

3M ago10:23

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Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, ARTHUR THE KING follows Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg), an ultimate racer who left the sport in shame. When one last chance to secure his legacy presents itself, he fights to secure a sponsor and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominic…

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