Best Michael Postle Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3 Minisode Finale! 17:03

28d ago17:03

17:03

Alex and Karen have a debrief of the season and all the great insight they’ve gleaned from their guests this season. They also tease what’s to come as they start to plan season 4. If you like what you’re hearing, please consider leaving as a rating and review wherever you’ve been listening. It would really help us out! Wishing you all well as you t…

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Morag Wehrle on Not Selling Yourself Short, Writing, Post-Partum Depression, and Blending History with Memoir 1:29:09

1M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

For their last interview of the season, Alex and Karen are joined by writer Morag Wehrle to talk all about the non-fiction memoir she is currently working on that centres around postpartum depression - connecting her own experience with that of a woman from the late 19th century who was institutionalized for the same condition. They discuss how the…

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Em Postl and Thomas Hoeller on Streams, Improvisation, and Working with Poetry 1:16:19

1M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Alex and Karen chat with musicians Em Postl and Thomas Hoeller about Streams Poetry Project, their music collaboration that transforms poetry through vocals and guitar. They give an in-depth look into the natural evolution of this project over the last 8 years, from the organic formation of the project that began with some improvisation over a book…

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Taras Luka on Moving from Ukraine to Canada, "A Part of The Journey," and Listening More 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Alex and Karen talk to musician and composer Taras Luka about his journey with music, that started in the Ukraine and took him to many other parts of the world before his arrival to Canada 1.5 years ago. They chat about his globetrotting experiences and dive into the music philosophies he holds that have allowed him to pursue so many different type…

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Marysia Tyski and Michael Nunweiler on Rish Jewelry, From Markets to DTC, Travers Metal and Making Things You'd Want to Wear 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Alex and Karen talk with Marysia Tyski, the founder of Rish Jewelry, and her apprentice (and fiancé!) Michael Nunweiler to learn all about their business ventures and the art of jewelry making. Alex and Karen get a rundown of the different jewelry-making processes and dive even further into Marysia and Michael’s own processes for creating their bea…

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Chris Johnson and Carson Rekert on Writing a Screenplay, Trusting Each Other, Giving Constructive Criticism and Sharing Inspiration 1:20:52

2M ago1:20:52

1:20:52

Alex and Karen welcome back Chris Johnson, their first returning interviewee (S1, E5), and his writing partner Carson Rekert to talk about their current collaboration on a horror movie screenplay, as well as their many experiences together as friends, coworkers, and roommates. Chris and Carson get into their collaboration style; their trust in one …

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Francis Henson on Content vs. Intent, Big Feelings, and Effect of Language on Social Identity 1:19:42

3M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Alex and Karen are joined this week by musician, writer, teacher and certified fashionista (at least in Karen’s mind) Francis Henson! He brings with him a lot of great topics for them to dive into, like the idea of artistic identity as intent rather than content; our connection to music and art in adolescence; and music as a study of humanity. They…

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Sam Dowdell and Keely Rammage-Scott on Project Vancity, the Grunt Work of Creativity and Working in Community 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Alex and Karen sit down with musicians Sam Dowdell (Emilyn) and Keely Rammage-Scott to talk about their work with The Project Vancity, a music initiative that works toward community building by bringing a variety of musicians in the Vancouver music scene together to create video series, shows, and other creative works. Sam and Keely share how they …

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Marshall To on Identity, Duality, Liminal Spaces, Dreams and Ghosts! 56:44

3M ago56:44

56:44

Alex and Karen talk to photographer, illustrator, and chef Marshall To about his many artistic mediums and how they all intersect. They talk about his creative process and dive into his life-long journey to discover what he’s passionate about. They also discuss his upbringing as a first-generation Chinese-Canadian, and how his family’s culture and …

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Alex and Karen on the Evolution of Their Creative Partnership and Collaboration 46:08

3M ago46:08

46:08

Season 3 is here and the word is: Collaboration! This season will be focusing on the topic of creative collaboration by interviewing not just solo creatives but also creative partners. So, what better creative partners to kick things off with than Alex and Karen themselves? They talk all about their experiences working with each other, from their p…

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Alex and Karen on New Year's Resolutions 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

Happy New Year everyone! Alex and Karen are back for a bonus episode to ring in 2024, and what better topic to dive into than New Year's Resolutions? They discuss their feelings about the term (spoiler alert: it's mostly negative) and share how they are reframing the idea so that it can better serve them as they venture into the year ahead. They gi…

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Season 2 Finale ft. Guest Co-Host and Pod Superfan Jamie Lee 1:17:42

7M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

It’s the finale! Alex and Karen are joined by friend of the pod Jamie Lee to discuss the season as both creators and listeners. They answer some of the questions they’ve been left with as the season wraps up, like “did we solve the creativity vs creating debate?”, and reflect on their own creative journeys from the beginning of the season to the en…

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Thad Bailey-Mai on the Importance of Taking Breaks, Chronic Injury and Composing Orchestral Music 1:09:55

8M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

For their last interview of the season, Alex and Karen talk to musician and composer Thad Bailey-Mai, and the topics are plentiful! They learn about Thad’s introduction to music from both his parents, and what it was like learning music at a young age with a dad who is a professional jazz trumpeter. They get into his unique style of composing orche…

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Madelyn Read on Whimsy, Friendship Breakups, Staking Her Claim in Alt-Country, and Grant Writing Tips 1:22:04

8M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

Alex and Karen are joined by musician Madelyn Read to talk about the path she is carving for herself as an alt-country artist in the Vancouver music scene. They discuss everything to do with her new album Concrete Country, including the grant-writing process that provided her with a “contractual obligation” to complete the project, as well as the d…

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Kaya Kurz on Garment Making, Chronic Illness, and Being Radicalized By Tumblr 1:33:45

8M ago1:33:45

1:33:45

Alex and Karen talk to musician, sewist, arts worker, and all around cool person Kaya Kurz about her life as a multi-faceted artist. Kaya shares her self-described “flukey” journey from music school to her current job working for an arts non-profit, and how her idea to take up sewing as a covid hobby turned into a passion project that has become on…

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Amanda Sum on Songwriting, "Different Than Before," Finding Her Band, and Processing Grief 1:16:37

8M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Alex and Karen chat with musician Amanda Sum all about the experience of making her debut album New Age Attitudes, from it’s initial conception all the way to creating a music video that was eventually nominated for a Juno and won the SXSW Music Video Jury Award. They talk about the different messages she tries to convey in her work; the importance…

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Daniel Byrne on Subsocials Studios, Our Relationship to Sound, and Machismo in the Music Industry 1:23:46

9M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Alex and Karen sit down with Daniel Byrne to chat about his life as a creative nomad. They cover a lot of Dan’s life: growing up in Indonesia, his experience in film school, breaking into the music scene and all the jobs he’s had along the way that led him to start Subsocials, a studio that creates sound effects libraries, sample packs, and much mo…

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Olivia Harrison on Tattooing, The Creative Spiral, and Working Through Perfectionism 1:03:49

9M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Alex and Karen chat with tattoo artist Olivia Harrison (known by her Instagram followers as @fearbear) all about her work and the different skills that go into the job of tattooing, such as finding the creativity within others’ ideas and the emotional labour of working with strangers so intimately. They delve into the journey that led her to start …

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Dawn Boudreau on New Beginnings, Dark Nights of the Soul, and the Courage to Change 1:12:17

9M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Alex and Karen reunite with an old friend from university, Dawn Boudreau, to discuss her life as a musician and music teacher. Dawn gets candid about her experience living an “inverted life”, and what it took to go back to school at age 40 after raising a family. They get into ageism in music; how to keep evolving one’s creativity; and have a lovel…

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Cydney Uffindell-Phillips on Movement Coaching, Biomechanics, and Utilizing the Language of Movement 1:20:15

9M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Alex and Karen talk to Cydney Uffindell-Phillips all about her work as a cheoreographer and movement coach, getting into all the different types of jobs she has had and how her work has evolved, as well as what moving to Canada from the UK has meant for her career. They explore the different roles that movement and body language play in character a…

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Chris Sallis-Lyon on "The Mall-tiverse," being a good hang, and committing to the bit 1:18:20

10M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

We’re back baby! It’s the season 2 premiere, and Alex and Karen are joined by comedy musician Chris Sallis-Lyon to talk all about his debut EP “The Mall-tiverse” (released under the name “Chriaus”) and how his love for comedy has shaped his musicianship. They also talk about his work as a session drummer and explore the role that ego plays in one’s…

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BONUS EP: Alex and Karen talk Summer Slumps, & Quick Fire Questions 54:12

10M ago54:12

54:12

It’s a bonus episode! Alex and Karen sit down for a lighthearted chat about mental health struggles and the creative slump that crops up for them during their experiences with the summertime blues. Fun! They also talk about some of the things that are bringing them joy during this tricky time and play a rousing round of Quick-Fire Questions: Guilty…

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Season 1 Finale ft. guest host Will Chernoff 1:25:08

12M ago1:25:08

1:25:08

It’s the last episode of season 1! To celebrate, Alex and Karen are joined by their podcast producer Will Chernoff to answer some burning questions from their illustrious guests and the three of them reflect on their experience making the season. Questions answered: Jamie Lee: What was the intention behind creating this pod and choosing guests? Do …

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Dust Cwaine on Mentorship, Evolution, Tarot and Symbolism 1:03:45

12M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

For the last interview of the season, Alex and Karen chat with musician and drag performer Dust Cwaine - and the topics are plentiful! They explore Dust’s creative evolution, from their start as a musical theatre kid and karaoke enthusiast to their discovery of drag performance and their eventual transition into music. They get into the process of …

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Alana Yee on Contemporary Dance, Starting Late, and Process 1:25:49

1y ago1:25:49

1:25:49

Alex and Karen talk to contemporary dancer and art show curator Alana Yee about their journey to become a professional dancer, where that journey has taken them, and how trusting their intuition has been a guiding force in their life. They explore Alana’s thoughts on collaboration through different artistic mediums, creating opportunities for onese…

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Jamie Lee on Moving to Canada, Standing Out, Coming Out and Staying Curious 1:14:42

1y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Alex and Karen chat with musician and composer turned game audio professional Jamie Lee about transitioning from her childhood in South Korea to her teen and adult life in Vancouver. They dive into the cultural and financial challenges Jamie faced and how her determination and curious spirit has led her through her journey to become a musician and,…

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Josh Eastman on Starting a Non-Profit Music Studio, Community Building and Inclusive Space 1:13:54

1y ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Alex and Karen sit down with music producer and mixing engineer Josh Eastman to talk about the different creative paths he's taken and how they led him to open Helm Studios, a non-profit music studio that supports low-income 2SLGBQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled artists in the music community. They explore Josh’s values-centred approach to his work - disc…

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Chris Johnson on “Mr. Franchise,” Self-Educating, Reviewing and Writing Movies and Music 1:04:37

1y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Alex and Karen talk to musician, screenwriter, and music/movie reviewer Chris Johnson about attending film school and his own film and music education. They touch on how his experience working on movie and television productions after film school shaped his ethos on creating art, and how it continues to influence his own work as both a screenwriter…

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Cary Campbell on Educating Openness, Decolonizing Education, “The Group” 1:08:28

1y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Alex and Karen talk to educator and musician Cary Campbell about how his early challenges in learning affected his educational trajectory. They also talk about intergenerational learning and potential; his journey into academia; and the land-based perspective/curriculum he has developed in his work as an academic and lecturer at Simon Fraser Univer…

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Kria Wall on Diversifying Creativity, Finding Balance, and Self-Expression 58:54

1y ago58:54

58:54

Alex and Karen talk to musician, composer, music educator and painter Kria Wall about their creative journey and their multifaceted talents. Kria also shares how coming out as non-binary and understanding their neurodivergence has influenced their creative expression. Follow Kria Wall’s projects here: @kriapaints and @spindletheband Check out their…

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Get to Know Us Pt 2: Creative Challenges and Outlets 44:57

1y ago44:57

44:57

Alex and Karen dive further into their current relationships with their careers; examining the struggles that come along with making creativity their jobs and how they try to combat those challenges. They touch on rediscovering hobbies, their creative insecurities, and navigating inspiration vs. discipline. Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Hav…

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Get To Know Us Pt. 1: Finding Our Creativity from Childhood to Now 42:52

1y ago42:52

42:52

Alex and Karen are keeping it in the family for their first episode to talk about their own creative journeys: from their childhood interests; to meeting in jazz school; to becoming professional musicians and music teachers - and everything in between. Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? E…

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Season 1 Trailer 1:25

1y ago1:25

1:25

A sneak peak of the first few episodes of Season 1 of Vicarious! Please subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes next week! Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Edited by Alex Scott & mixed by Will Chernoff. Music and artwork by Alex Scott. Ch…

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Man of Steel / Batman v. Superman | Double Bill: Episode 27 1:33:25

7+ y ago1:33:25

1:33:25

http://noisepicnic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/db_27.mp3 Spearheaded by co-host Michael Postle and guest Gregory Parks, there was skepticism on the Joshua Humphrey and Brian Watson-Jones front regarding this entry. The Facebook messenger rants we exchanged, trading thoughts on originality and what a superhero movie must do and set up, were barbe…

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Weekend at Bernie's / Swiss Army Man | Double Bill: Episode 26 1:14:29

8y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Leave your corpse-related phobias at the door–today we’re matching up Weekend at Bernie’s and Swiss Army Man. The 80’s buddy comedy and the 2016 (horror? independent? romantic comedy?) film utilize corpses as props, both for different purposes. Bernie is used as a social equalizer, allowing Larry (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard (Jonathan Silverman) t…

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Weekend at Bernies / Swiss Army Man | Double Bill: Episode 25 1:09:56

8y ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Double Bill took a break for awhile, but we have a few episodes in the hopper waiting for your listening pleasure. First up, we have passion projects from two creators: “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “UHF” and Mike Jittlov’s “Wizard of Speed and Time.” Listeners may recognize the first but have no idea about the second. Both are narratives about outsiders s…

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Frozen Yogurt v. Gelato | Double Bill Nugget 8 24:38

8y ago24:38

24:38

Alex Collyard joins us in our continuing series of audience suggestions. We present for your edification frozen yogurt v. gelato, the case of the century! Will frozen yogurt see itself vindicated, and its status as ice cream’s healthy successor restored? Or will the Double Bill judges find for gelato and its marshmallowy texture and overall present…

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Pumping Iron / Bigger Stronger Faster* | Double Bill: Episode 24 1:41:19

8+ y ago1:41:19

1:41:19

We last tackled documentaries when we paired Religulous and Going Clear. We return to the documentary well with Pumping Iron, the documentary that brought bodybuilding into public consciousness, and Bigger Stronger Faster*, which looks critically at steroid usage in American culture. We’re joined this week by special guest Bill Stiteler! Bill is pa…

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Dad’s Old Fashioned Root Beer / Not Your Father’s Root Beer | Double Bill Nugget 7 24:58

8+ y ago24:58

24:58

Alex Collyard joins us in our continuing series of audience suggestions! This episode, we mash up Dad’s Old Fashioned Root Beer with an alcoholic version, Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Just like a certain DS9 bartender, we have opinions about root beer. Up next, we’re moving into the fascinating world of body-building: and The post Dad’s Old Fashion…

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Bourne Identities | Double Bill: Episode 23 1:24:23

8+ y ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Levi Weinhagen is host of The Pratfalls Podcast, co-host of Regret Labs, and a comedy-maker. But most importantly for our purposes, he’s a Robert Ludlum aficionado, and he joins us for a discussion of 1988’s The Bourne Identity miniseries coupled with 2002’s The Bourne Identity. Which Identity will prevail? Will Richard Chamberlain’s gloriously fur…

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The Picture of Dorian Gray / Grey Poupon | Double Bill Nugget 6 37:28

8+ y ago37:28

37:28

Elevate your podcast enjoyment with the first of our audience suggestions: an audio version of The Picture of Dorian Gray and Grey Poupon. Suggested by Alex Collyard of the fellow NoisePicnic podcast, Cold Read, this is a cross-media pairing: one the best of the printed word, the other the best of the mustard genre. Alex will be joining us for othe…

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Ravenous / Cannibal: The Musical | Double Bill: Episode 22 1:12:53

8+ y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Jeremy Motz brings us a combination Halloween/Thanksgiving episode with Ravenous and Cannibal: The Musical. Alferd Packer, confessed cannibal, serves as inspiration for both films (one more directly than the other). Up next: a selection of audience suggestions from our August live show. The post Ravenous / Cannibal: The Musical | Double Bill: Episo…

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Pet Peeve / Here's to Old Friends | Double Bill: Episode 21 52:01

8+ y ago52:01

52:01

In August at the NoisePicnic Podcast Festival, we Double Billed two shorts by filmmaker Paul von Stoetzel: Pet Peeve and Here’s to Old Friends. Take a watch, come back, and listen as we talk local theatre and film, the tension between horror and comedy, and clowns. Lots and lots of clown talk. Consider this a clown trigger warning. If you’re more i…

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Michael David Postle / Rachel Finch | A Double Bill Special Episode 8:52

8+ y ago8:52

8:52

And now, a very special wedding episode of Double Bill, featuring the brilliantly improvisational Brian Watson-Jones and Joshua “thinks-he’s-clever” Humphrey. The post Michael David Postle / Rachel Finch | Double Bill: Special Episode appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network.By Joshua Humphrey, Brian Watson-Jones, Michael Postle

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Radiohead's Creep / Steven Universe's Theme Song 14:48

9y ago14:48

14:48

I (Joshua) am a big fan of the animated programming Renaissance we are in, with our Adventure Times, Rick and Mortys, and Gravity Fallses. So when I saw Melissa Kaercher make this comment on Twitter: I’m glad I’m not the only person who thinks the Steven Universe theme sounds exactly like “Creep” by Radiohead. — Melissa Kaercher (@chebutykin) July …

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Religulous / Going Clear | Double Bill: Episode 20 1:06:01

9y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Michael Postle decides that there will be some religion talk in Double Bill with the pairing of Bill Maher’s “Religulous” and the HBO documentary “Going Clear.” Special guest Tim Wick, of the Geeks Without God and Reel Education podcasts, gives us added help and perspective as we delve into each film. Coming up, Humphrey indulges his Steven Univers…

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Gins and Juices | Double Bill Nugget 4 14:43

9y ago14:43

14:43

Our obsession with covers continues with Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” coupled with the version by The Gourds. Brian Watson-Jones posits that the musical styles aren’t too far apart from each other in spirit, and this divides the panel. Next up, Michael picks a religion-themed double bill with special guest, Tim Wick! Religulous and Going Clear. The…

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The Voices / A Talking Cat!?! | Double Bill: 19 1:07:45

9y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Where can you go to find references to a better version of this podcast, stories about horrific encounters with deer, and a promise that we’ll never do “Battlefield Earth”? Here, on this quality podcast covering Marjane Satrapi’s “The Voices” and Mary Crawford’s (a.k.a. David DeCoteau) “A Talking Cat!?!” It’s true: we lined up a special guest, Aric…

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Lady Marmalade(s) | Double Bill Nugget 3 16:39

9y ago16:39

16:39

This episode, it’s all about the Lady Marmalade(s)! The original, Patti LaBelle classic and the new(ish) Moulin Rouge cover version. There’s been a delay in episodes the last couple months as Joshua concentrated on his finals. But the next episode features two movies with “talking” animals! Everyone likes animals, Ryan Reynolds, Anna Kendrick, and …

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Dark Star / Alien | Double Bill: Episode 18 1:00:52

9y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

This episode visits the works of screenwriter Dan O’Bannon. First is his work with John Carpenter, Dark Star, which they made mostly during their time at USC. Second is Alien, which came after O’Bannon’s stint on Jodorowsky’s Dune project. O’Bannon said that Alien is Dark Star as a horror movie. That, we’ll let you decide for yourself. If you’re mo…

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