Best Michael Zeitgeist Podcasts (2024)

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The Rings of Power 201 & Interview with Director Charlotte Brändström 49:36

2d ago49:36

49:36

Don’t get beguiled by other podcasts! Jason and Rosie turn into black goop and recap the Season 2 Episode 1 of The Rings of Power before sitting down with Executive Producing Director Charlotte Brändström to chat about what to expect this season. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join t…

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Batman: The Caped Crusader (Episodes 5-10) with Marc Bernardin 1:01:44

2h ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Night falls once again upon Gotham! Join us as we dive into the second half of Amazon’s Batman: The Caped Crusader. We’ve got ghosts! We’ve got corrupt cops! We’ve got missing children! But best of all, we’ve got the legend Marc Bernardin (writer for Caped Crusader, Eyes of Wakanda, and more) to join us as we navigate the supernatural, the original…

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Foreigners Everywhere: Adriano Pedrosa and Yana Peel 22:43

2h ago22:43

22:43

Season Four of CHANEL Connects, the flagship arts and culture podcast, concludes with Adriano Pedrosa, curator of the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale and the Artistic Director of the São Paulo Museum of Art. In conversation with Yana Peel, Global Head of Arts & Culture at CHANEL, Pedrosa discusses the theme for this year’s Biennale: Stranieri O…

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We're Taking You Back to Mordor with The Rings of Power Season 1 Recap 35:20

6d ago35:20

35:20

In preparation for the upcoming new season, Jason and Rosie revisit Middle Earth and Númenor to recap every episode of The Rings of Power season one, from Galadriel’s blunders with Halbrand to Theo’s blunders with…well, everything. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision…

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Our farewell to The Umbrella Academy & Interview w/ David Castañeda 44:05

7d ago44:05

44:05

The final season of Umbrella Academy, the Netflix original, is here. Rosie and Joelle bid farwell to this beloved series, featuring an interview with one of the stars of the show, David Castañeda! Stick around after the interview for a Backmatter of recommendations that will help fill the umbrella shaped hole in our hearts, left after the finale of…

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Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp 27:39

6h ago27:39

27:39

Rosie’s latest comic is out now! In this special episode, Jason interviews Rosie and comics illustrator Oliver Ono about their new graphic novel Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp. They discuss the inspirations for the story, how Oliver balanced the original look of the monsters while also making them cute, and their favorite outfits in the comic…

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Alien: Romulus Reactions & Interview with Aileen Wu 1:00:54

7d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

In this episode, Jason and Rosie give us their reactions and thoughts on the HIT summer blockbuster Alien: Romulus. They discuss what they loved, what they wanted more of, and what they’d like to see in the next installment of this beloved spooky space franchise. THEN stick around for an interview with the LOVELY Aileen Wu, who plays Navarro in the…

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The Venetian Script: Michael Rock and Irma Boom 24:39

4h ago24:39

24:39

At the Palazzo Persico, the world-famous designers Michael Rock and Irma Boom reflect on Venice’s pivotal role in the history of book publishing – and its influence on generations of contemporary artists. Michael is the co-founder of 2x4, while Boom has designed more than 300 books across her career. Together, they explore how, more than 500 years …

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Interview with Blue Eye Samurai Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green 29:45

13d ago29:45

29:45

It’s a podcast of revenge and anger! Jason and Rosie chat with the creators of Blue Eye Samurai, Amber Noizumo and Michael Green, about telling an authentic story of a mixed-race character, the challenges of overcoming bias about animated shows, and why good TV takes time to make. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Foll…

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Interview With the Vampire (and Interview with Sam Reid) 1:22:11

17d ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Close the curtains and get out your fangs, we've got ourselves a special mega episode! Rosie is joined by producer Joelle Monique to GUSH over the 'Interview With the Vampire' series on AMC+ (coming to Netflix on August 19th!). Then, Rosie and Joelle have their own interview with a vampire, Mr. Lestat de Lioncourt himself, Sam Reid! Sam shares stor…

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Checking in with the Alien: Romulus HYPE 1:06:04

8h ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Rosie and Jason are covering all the latest news out of D23. Then Jason is joined by producer Joelle Monique to talk about what they hope for the newest installment of this franchise before they dive into all of the HYPE that surrounds Alien: Romulus. Multiple trailers, teasers, behind the scenes footage, director interviews, popcorn buckets! If yo…

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Episode 137: House of the Dragon Season Two, Part Two 50:18

2h ago50:18

50:18

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal once again celebrates the second season of House of The Dragon, the television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), House of the Dragon is based on parts of Martin’s 2018 book Fire & Blood where the series begins about 100 years after the Se…

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How Alien Got Made and the Man in the Xenomorph Suit 39:42

19d ago39:42

39:42

Rosie is joined by Carmen to look back on the origins of the first Alien movie, from its connection to a failed Dune adaptation to its first iteration as Dan O’Bannon’s spec script called Memory. Then, Rosie sits down with 2x Eisner Award-winning comics writer James F. Wright to talk about Bolaji Badejo, the man in the xenomorph suit. Follow James:…

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The Islanders: Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir and Trevor Yeung 25:10

8d ago25:10

25:10

This episode connects two artists from countries uniquely impacted by climate change. Representing Iceland and Hong Kong, Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir and Trevor Yeung are navigating this year’s Venice Biennale and Venice as a city, much the way they treat their island homes. At the Conservatorio di Musica, looking out onto the Italian canals, they dis…

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Recapping Every Alien Movie 58:34

9d ago58:34

58:34

Don’t have time to watch every Alien film in preparation for Alien: Romulus? Not to worry! Jason and Rosie recap every Alien movie in the franchise in fictional chronological order, from the numerous crossovers with Predator to the Ripley/Xenomorph clone in Alien Resurrection. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X…

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Alien Comics Omnibus 35:57

16d ago35:57

35:57

Did you know Superman faced off against the Xenomorphs? Rosie is joined by producer princesses Carmen and Joelle to break down the surprisingly robust history of the Aliens comics universe. From the early days of direct adaptations by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson to the weirdest crossovers with the likes of Archie and Judge Dredd, the Aliens lo…

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Batman: The Caped Crusader (Episodes 1-4) 42:31

4d ago42:31

42:31

Welcome to Gotham! Jason is joined by actress and writer Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez) to break down the first 4 episodes of Batman: The Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime Video. Blending some classic Batman elements (flashbacks to Crime Alley, Batman fighting cops, Batman hates therapy) with new interpretations of classic Batman characters like th…

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Episode 136: House of the Dragon, Season 2 w/ The GOT Guru 59:44

6d ago59:44

59:44

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal celebrates the second season of House of The Dragon, the television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), House of the Dragon is based on parts of Martin's 2018 book Fire & Blood where the series begins about 100 years after the Seven Kingdom…

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Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine Interview 33:45

5d ago33:45

33:45

Say cheese, and pod! Jason and Rosie chat with R.L. Stine, the legendary author of Goosebumps, about his latest book Shark Night, why he doesn’t read horror stories, the first thing that ever scared him, and what makes a good twist. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Visio…

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49ers-Jets 1980 Week 3 with Michael Salfino 50:26

6d ago50:26

50:26

Michael Salfino (The Athletic, Topps) and host Thomas Emerick take the 7 train to Shea Stadium as Bill Walsh's upstart Niners bring an early form of the West Coast offense to New York City. Steve DeBerg is starting at quarterback, but his voice amplifier is malfunctioning and Joe Montana will have to step in a bit. Visiting a young Jets team expect…

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Curators and the Zeitgeist: Simon Castets and Courtney J. Martin 24:44

7d ago24:44

24:44

What makes a great curator, and what brings them to the Venice Biennale, without fail, for the past two decades? In this episode, distinguished curators from the museum world connect to share their stories of seeing and discovery. Simon Castets, Director of Strategic Initiatives at LUMA Arles in France, speaks with Courtney J. Martin, Executive Dir…

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House of the Dragon Ep 208: It’s Too Late to Apologize, It’s Too Lateeeeee! 1:21:24

27d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Greetings residents of Westeros! The season finale of House of the Dragon is here! Join Jason and Rosie for this extra special MAXI-length episode of X-Ray Vision. In the airlock we're recapping and breaking down the events of the season finale, then we speak with director Geeta Vasant Patel about her approach to bringing this episode to life, and …

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Tapped into a Zeitgeist 52:16

8d ago52:16

52:16

Menu: Dini's Review of Renzo Del Castillos Episode and his impact on us, My Poem Called "We Demand Change", RSV When parents have a sick child, Madame V.P. Kamala Harris/Election, Hip Hop/Rap, Top 10 Cars Stolen in The U.S., True or False, Ancestry Genealogy. Hit Subscribe on the shows YouTube and Instagram @loslounge_podcast…

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Renzo Returns/STILL Part 2 1:45:27

8d ago1:45:27

1:45:27

I had to Invite Renzo Del Castillo back and if you watched or listened to our previous episode then you understand why. Nothing more to say. Please Purchase his wonderful Poetry Book called "STILL" where ever books are sold. You can watch both episode and more on Los' Lounge Podcast YouTube Channel and please check us out on Instagram @Loslounge_po…

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Time Capsule: Loki Season 2 20:18

11d ago20:18

20:18

Step into the Time Capsule (not approved by the TVA) with Jason and Rosie to recap Loki season 2 in celebration of Deadpool & Wolverine having a fantastic opening weekend at the box office! Stick around to hear them chat about where this takes us to next in the storyline of the on-going Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a “Like that, read this!” segme…

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The Boys Season 4 and San Diego Comic Con News 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

Jason and Rosie are back with the big trailers and chatter you might have missed at San Diego Comic Con that DIDN’T involve Dr. Doom! Plus, they recap season four of The Boys and give their reactions. How does this season compare to previous seasons? Why is Homelander so nerfed? Where does the show go from here? How could the Deep do that?? Follow …

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Fantasy Football Draft Season 2016 with Peter Overzet 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

Peter Overzet (Deposit Kingdom, Fantasy Life, Ship Chasing) and host Thomas Emerick travel back to Pete's first Vegas high-stakes draft in 2016 — and hopefully avert danger, as there will be a weekly RotoViz column to be written about this squad. Check out his first appearance on the show when we revisited the conventional wisdom of 2013 fantasy fo…

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The Sparring Partners: William Kentridge and Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev 33:42

14d ago33:42

33:42

The South African multidisciplinary artist William Kentridge and the famed curator Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev have created some of the most resonant work of their time. These two giants of the art world discuss the Venice installation of William’s film Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot, Carolyn’s work as the former director of the Castello di Rivoli mu…

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House of the Dragon Ep 207: How To Train Your Dragon 49:28

1M ago49:28

49:28

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen of Westeros, and see if you have what it takes to be a legendary Dragon rider! Sure, the last guy who tried it wound up a little crispy, but surely you’ll have better luck! Jason and Rosie return to the seashore, with Rhaenyra and Syraxes confronting Seasmoke and his new rider, Addam. But while we’re excited to g…

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Deadpool & Wolverine Reactions 1:03:00

17d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

(The first 10 minutes of this episode are a spoiler-free discussion of the Deadpool & Wolverine movie, and then it’s time for the massive spoilers! You’ve been warned!) It’s Deadpool and Wolverine time! The jokes! The cameos! The uninhibited violence! Jason and Rosie are here to talk through it all. What worked? What didn’t? How does this change th…

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Deadpool Comics (ft. Cody Ziglar) 35:17

18d ago35:17

35:17

Before he was a star of the big screen, Deadpool made a name for himself in the pages of Marvel comics! We’re joined by current Deadpool writer and best friend of the show, Cody Ziglar! Cody, who’s also written for the Spider-Punk miniseries and TV’s Rick & Morty, Futurama, and She-Hulk, joins us to go through his first memories of Deadpool, what i…

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Renzo Del Castillo - Author of "Still" 1:43:14

1M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Renzo Del Castillo is multifaceted. Intelligent, well spoken, A Leader, a VP in Healthcare, highly educated, musically inclined, CREATIVE and the list goes on. Renzo makes you and I want to do more, learn more and after this episode BE MORE! He is the Author of Amazon's best selling book "Still". A collection of poetry with enough soul food, intros…

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Wolverine & the X-Men on the Big Screen 1:05:21

19d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

What did you expect, yellow spandex? You can’t prepare for a Wolverine movie without the X-Men, so Jason and Rosie are diving claws first into all 7 X-Men movies and all 3 Wolverine movies! From the highs of Logan and Days of Future Past to the lows of X-Men Apocalypse, we’ve got a lightning quick recap of each movie and then they each rank their f…

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Packers-49ers '98 Wild Card with Rich Hribar 38:24

1M ago38:24

38:24

Rich Hribar (Sharp Football Analysis) and host Thomas Emerick catch the BART over to Candlestick in January 1999 for an all-timer. The Swami of Konami is rooting for Steve Young here, second in the league in QB rushing at age 37. Garrison Hearst is carrying that load for the Niners today. However, Jerry Rice isn't getting on the board and Terrell O…

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Interview with Aaron Stanford (Pyro) 29:03

1M ago29:03

29:03

Jason and Rosie chat with Aaron Stanford, who portrayed Pyro in X-2 and will be reprising the role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine! They discuss the challenges of building an acting career, keeping your cool when working with legends like Sigourney Weaver, and what aspects of Pyro he’ll be bringing back to the screen a decade later. Follow Jas…

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The France Pavilion: Julien Creuzet 22:11

21d ago22:11

22:11

Julien Creuzet, one of the world’s leading contemporary artists, connects with Alvin Li, Curator of International Art at the Tate Modern in London. Julien is a professor at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris and the first French-Caribbean artist to represent France at the Venice Biennale. Supported by the CHANEL Culture Fund, his exhibition blends s…

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Deadpool Goes to Hollywood 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

Time to make chimi-f*#kin-changas! Jason and Rosie revisit the long and tumultuous history of Ryan Reynold’s decade-long journey in bringing the Merc with a Mouth to the silver screen. They cover the film’s many years languishing in development hell, the leaks that helped convince the studio to greenlight the film, and the unprecedented success of …

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Our Favorite Deadpool & Wolverine Team Ups (ft. Preeti Chhibber) 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

Jason and Rosie team up with writer, host, and comics fanatic Preeti Chhibber to share their favorite Deadpool and Wolverine crossovers! Preeti’s Favorites: Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender Deadpool by Daniel Way Wolverine Annual #1 (1999) Jason’s Favorites: X-Force/Cable: Messiah War Deadpool vs Old Man Logan (2017) Deadpool Team Up #288 with Bess…

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House of the Dragon Ep 206: I’m the King Now 51:45

1M ago51:45

51:45

Oh my, how the tables have turned. If you’re a major character in House of the Dragon, you probably had a monumental shift in at least one relationship in this episode. Maybe you went from pulling the strings to having your son kick you to the curb? Or maybe your brother, who you were so happy to see, twists the knife to remind you that the kid you…

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Twisters: Live From Universal Studios 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

Rosie travels all the way to Tornado Country (aka Universal Studios) to preview Twisters with a round robin interview featuring cast members Katy O’Brien (Love Lies Bleeding), Brandon Perea (Nope), and Sasha Lane (Hellboy). Twisters is out now in theaters. Visit Super Yaki for all your Twisters merch! Stay tuned next week for Deadpool & Wolverine w…

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Episode 135: Dark Matter 46:07

2M ago46:07

46:07

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal journeys through the multiverse in a celebration of Dark Matter, the science fiction Apple-TV series created by Blake Crouch, based on his 2016 novel of the same name. In it, a man is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could've lived, he embarks on a h…

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The Acolyte Episode 8: Jedi Council, Assemble! 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

We’re heading back to Brendok for the conclusion (?) to the story of Mae, Osha, Sol, and Qimir! Jason and Rosie recap the finale of Acolyte Season 1 with the inclusion of a few new faces (and backs of heads) and new paths for some of our main characters. But wait, who’s that creeping out from behind the cave? It’s our X-Ray Vision Jedi Council! Jas…

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Dolphins-Broncos '99 Week 1 with Jennifer Eakins 41:13

2M ago41:13

41:13

Jennifer Eakins (4for4) and host Thomas Emerick climb back to Mile High in September '99 where the reigning two-time champion Denver Broncos are celebrating the retired John Elway on opening night. How much does the 38-3 January playoff loss still sting for the Fins, especially since that was Dan Marino and John Elway’s final head-to-head? Jennifer…

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2 Magic Minds with much to Discuss. 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

This episode is sponsored by "Magic Mind" magicmind.com Save up to 48% off your First Subscription or 20% off one time purchases with my code LOSLOUNGEPOD20 at checkout magicmind.com/losloungepodMenu: Introduction/Comedy Show. The Impact of the Arsenio Hall Show. The Tragic Case of Avonte Oquendo and school security. The Supreme Court continues to …

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The Gallerists: Sadie Coles OBE and Angelina Volk 25:52

28d ago25:52

25:52

We connect two remarkable women from the international gallery scene – the legendary Sadie Coles, who has shaped the art world for decades, and Angelina Volk, a prominent young gallerist who is set to do the same for the next generation. Sadie founded her eponymous gallery in central London in 1997; Angelina founded EMALIN gallery in east London ne…

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House of the Dragon Episode 205: King Aegon the Crispy 41:13

2M ago41:13

41:13

Welcome to the aftermath of the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Aegon looks extra crispy, Aemond is in the driver's seat, and town folk in King’s Landing are starving – they can’t survive off moldy oranges and a dragon’s head. Daemon is still being Harrenhalled big time. Find out what Jason & Rosie have to say about it all, plus we have a weekly check-in wi…

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The Acolyte Episode 7: The Jedi’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 41:46

2M ago41:46

41:46

Oh boy! Jason and Rosie are back on Brendok to find out the truth of what went down between the Jedi and the coven of witches in the penultimate episode of The Acolyte season one. Things get messy and questionable as we learn the truth behind Sol’s actions and the mistakes of the Jedi. Plus, how is the show going to tie up so many loose ends in jus…

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Patriots-Chargers 2010 Week 7 with Alex Katson 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

Alex Katson (USA Today, Patreon) and host Thomas Emerick figure out how the 2010 San Diego Chargers finished first in total offense and total defense while still missing the playoffs, through the lens of a game where they really Charger it away. This is Remember That Game, the podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and chart the p…

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The Power of Sound: Vicky Krieps, Andrea Mancini and Every Island 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

Recorded at Venice’s Conservatorio di Musica, this episode explores art collectives, performance and the power of sound. Actress Vicky Krieps, star of Phantom Thread and Corsage, connects with the artist and musician Andrea Mancini and Every Island art collective, who are presenting work at the Luxembourg Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. Vi…

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House of the Dragon Episode 204: The King of Wishful Thinking 58:46

2M ago58:46

58:46

Saddle up your dragon and join us for the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Jason and Rosie are back to explore the battle plans of two similarly fractured war councils. And boy oh boy do we get a lot of dragon action this week! While the Greens and the Blacks might be struggling with familial unrest, we’re united on one front: we still don’t like Criston Col…

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