Best Pinion Podcasts (2024)

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Maniac (1980) 1:32:13

8d ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Video artist Liz Zito joins me to discuss a film whose killer bears her name: the infamous Maniac! We talk Italian-American horror, masculinity, women who love grindhouse, and more.

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The Wicker Man (1973) FREE VERSION 1:18:04

27d ago1:18:04

1:18:04

This is the free version of my episode with Vita Breva on the cult classic film, The Wicker Man. To access the full episode, subscribe to my Patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo or sign up on Spotify or Apple subscriptions. You don't want to miss the full version!

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Charles Pinion: Interview with the Transgressive Director PART I 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

As a director associated with the Cinema of Transgression movement, Charles Pinion made three SOV horror classics in the late 80s/early to mid 90s: Twisted Issues (1988), Red Spirit Lake (1993), and We Await (1996). In this interview, Charles and I discuss his filmmaking career, as well as his foray into the porn industry. The director generously s…

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Jubilee (1978) 2:26:40

3M ago2:26:40

2:26:40

Recurring guest Tina Horn joins me to discuss Derek Jarman's controversial punk film, Jubilee. We talk about the punk movement, Derek Jarman's career, and the scandalous aftermath of the film.

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Blue Velvet (1986) Part II 1:17:07

5M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

This is part two of a two part episode. Filmmaker Carr Conaway guests on this highly requested episode. A titan of the neo-noir movement, Blue Velvet is one of David Lynch's masterpieces. This is a traditional GGG episode with a scene by scene analysis. Join us for discussions of Freudian theory, the neo-noir genre, and David Lynch's career in the …

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Blue Velvet (1986) Part I 1:30:05

5M ago1:30:05

1:30:05

This is part one of a two part episode. Filmmaker Carr Conaway guests on this highly requested episode. A titan of the neo-noir movement, Blue Velvet is one of David Lynch's masterpieces. This is a traditional GGG episode with a scene by scene analysis. Join us for discussions of Freudian theory, the neo-noir genre, and David Lynch's career in the …

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Katya & Rikki talking to Zero West watches 55:21

7M ago55:21

55:21

In this episode we’re talking to Andrew Brabyn, co-founder of Zero West watches. He’ll take us on a journey into watches that’s woven into fascinating British history and culminating in Zero West binding incredible historic artefacts into the cutting-edge engineering that results in their unique timepieces. Find out about the special edition watche…

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Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part II 59:26

8M ago59:26

59:26

Part II is here! Travis and I continue a scene by scene analysis of the film, and continue to be horny throughout.

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Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part I 1:20:08

9M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Part I of II! My gay goth brother Travis Merriman guests on the show to gush blood over Neil Jordan's homoerotic vampire classic.

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Katya & Rikki talking to Omologato 59:30

9M ago59:30

59:30

In this episode we’re talking to Shami Kalra, founder of Omologato about his passion for motorsport and watches; his inspirations behind creating his own watch company and which famous racing teams and wrists wear his timepieces.By The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers

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Ms. 45 (1981) Part II 1:12:34

10M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Part II of my discussion with Annaliese about Ms. 45. We continue to analyze the film in full!

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Katya & Rikki talking to MHD watches 41:01

10M ago41:01

41:01

In this episode we’re talking to a very talented designer and self-proclaimed petrolhead, thefounder of MHD watches; Matthew Humphries. Join us on our journey through his successful design career; from working on Morgan's super cars and lecturing at the Royal College of Arts to creating his own watches.…

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Ms. 45 (1981) Part I 1:20:12

10M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

Annaliese joins me for a rigorous, sometimes emotional, discussion of Abel Ferrara's famous rape revenge exploitation film starring Zoe Lund. This is Part I. Part II comes out next week. This was a great discussion and I know you all will enjoy it. We talk about what the film means to us as survivors, why we dislike most discourse about survivorshi…

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Trainspotting (1996) Part I 1:09:15

11M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Scottish critic Michael Gillespie joins me for a discussion about this subversive '90s sleeper hit. Sign up for my Patreon for the full episode. Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallo

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Katya & Rikki talking to Pinion Watches 46:34

11M ago46:34

46:34

In this episode we’re talking to the founder of Pinion, Piers Berry about his journey into watches; the super successful watch fan forums he’s set up; his history with big screen films like Fast and Furious, Bridget Jones, Atonement, Despicable Me, Frost and Nixon… and the famous wrists that have been adorned by a Pinion watch.…

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Freaks (1932) 1:28:36

12M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

I have a new episode for you! Only my patrons have access to the full episode I recorded with Katrina Kemp (@kueenkatrina)! Sign up on patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for the full experience. The first hour and a half is available for free Katrina Kemp, a prolific actress and little person rights advocate, joins me for a thorough discussion about Tod B…

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Anal Auteurs Part III: Wakefield Poole 1:02:33

1y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Kamikaze Jones returns for the third installment in our series about important directors of gay porn from the 1970s!

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Katya & Rikki talking to Oracle Time 45:24

1y ago45:24

45:24

In this episode, we’re chatting to Sam Kessler and Tom Pettit from our partners Oracle Time about how the magazine started, their great team, many exciting things coming up and lots of amazing British watches.By The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers

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Dressed to Kill (1980) 2:04:37

1y ago2:04:37

2:04:37

In a stunning reevaluation of a film I once called "indefensible," trans therapist and femme sadist Maeve Martin joins me for an episode about Brian De Palma's most controversial film. This a traditional GGG episode, meaning we go scene by scene and do a deep analysis of the subversive themes and history of the film. Maeve provides much needed insi…

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Katya & Rikki talking to Schofield Watches 54:59

1y ago54:59

54:59

In this episode, we’re chatting to Giles Ellis, the ‘principal keeper' of Schofield Watches about the story behind his uniquely eccentric British brand, his endless creativity and enthusiasm... for pretty much everything!By The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers

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Anal Auteurs Part 2.5: Kenneth Anger 1:19:14

1y ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Kamikaze Jones and I return for a liminal episode of Anal Auteurs to discuss the late experimental filmmaker, Kenneth Anger. We chat about sex magic, James Dean as a human ashtray, the whore of Babylon and Scientology, the fraught history of occult mysticism and the aesthetics of fascism…and more! Note: we were very tired recording this and at one …

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Katya & Rikki talking to Beaucroft Watches 51:34

1y ago51:34

51:34

In this episode we are talking to Matt Herd and Karim Faisali, founders of Beaucroft watches, our Trade members based in Cambridge. Listen to their exciting stories about how they got into watchmaking, find out where you can try their watches on, while sipping gin, what’s next for this exciting company and lots more!…

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Nick Hoefly | The NYC Beekeeper 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

44:47

Today’s guest is a beekeeper who’s running bees in the Big Apple. Though he’s a highly experienced beekeeper, he still gains insights from the time he spends working with folks that are new to the hobby. But this is no hobby for him, his beekeeping business, Astor Apiaries is expanding! Please welcome Nick Hoefly, the NYC Beekeeper! Visit Nick onli…

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Katya & Rikki talking to Christopher Ward 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

50:25

In this first episode we are talking to Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward and our own Alliance about British watchmaking, how it all started, some highlights from last year, his passion for watches and much more.By The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers

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Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part I 2:04:04

1+ y ago2:04:04

2:04:04

Fellow perverted film writer Travis Woods talked to me for three and a half hours about voyeurism in Brian De Palma's oeuvre. This is part I of that conversation, part II will be available on my patreon. Listen to us get hot and horny for looking and being looked at. Sign up for my patreon to get part II when it drops! patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo B…

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Religious Devotion and Body Horror in New French Extremity 1:23:36

1+ y ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Critic and programer Justine Peres Smith joins me to discuss four films from the New French Extremity movement: Trouble Every Day, In My Skin, Inside, and Martyrs. We discuss Justine's work on religious devotion and body horror and apply it to this group of films. Sign up for my patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo! Bibliography: West, Alexandra …

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Tom Cinquini | Sowers Apiaries 52:05

1+ y ago52:05

52:05

Today’s guest got into bees in a big and unusual way. He fell in love with a commercial beekeeper's daughter! Running 3000 colonies and pollinating crops ranging from almonds, fruit, and seeds, this guy knows how to hustle. I drove down to visit him a few weeks ago and got to spend a day following him around asking a million questions. I even got t…

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Review: Tár (2022) 1:31:15

1+ y ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Screenwriter/streamer Carol Grant joins me for a review episode about Todd Field's new Oscar-nominated film! This is the first review episode about a movie I actually liked. We talk about themes of colonialism, power, lesbian masculinity, and reactionary politics. Listen to find out why we think Lydia Tár would defend JK Rowling. Sign up for my Pat…

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Bee Charming | Heather Wilk 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

Today's guest is a beekeeper from San Antonio, Texas who’s journey into beekeeping guided her through the loss of a loved one. Her transformation as a beekeeper is nothing short of amazing and her story reminds us that things do happen for a reason! I am always impressed with her ability to keep a cool head with hot bees, which has become one of he…

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Anal Auteurs Part II: Fred Halsted 1:10:49

1+ y ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Kamikaze Jones joins me again for part II in a four-part mini-series about important gay porn directors from the 1970s. In this episode we discuss two works directed by Fred Halsted, L.A. Plays Itself and Sextool. We talk leather, top vs. bottom cinema, and anal voids. *correction: Annie says the Halsted blu ray release is from Kino Lorber, but it’…

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Review: The Whale (2022) 1:15:13

1+ y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

I'm trying out a new venture where I review new movies with guests. I promise that the fact that I've hated everyone so far is a complete coincidence! Caleb Luna joins me to discuss Darren Aronofsky's lauded new film, The Whale. We cover fat archetypes in film, Brendan Fraser's comeback, and the tyranny of the fat suit. Sign up for more me at patre…

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Mission Beelieve | Monica Schmitt 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

Today’s guest is a beekeeper who is on a mission to bring the therapeutic values of beekeeping to veterans and first responders. But her offering doesn’t stop there, she has created an entire curriculum of comprehensive beekeeping education backed by industry influencers and scientific data. She is a powerhouse of generosity, empowerment, and beeke…

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Dr. Erin Zagadailov | Lady Grantham Apiary 45:25

1+ y ago45:25

45:25

Dr. Erin Zagadailov is the founder and creator of Lady Grantham Apiary, a bees first flower farm in Grantham, NH with a mission to promote pollinator conservation and locally grown flowers. Taking a sabbatical from biotech, she is a pharmacist and health economist with expertise in developing and commercializing treatments for oncology and rare dis…

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The Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) 2:01:59

1+ y ago2:01:59

2:01:59

Oh, I love this episode. Artist Nayland Blake joins me again for a spirited discussion about this Faye Dunaway camp masterpiece. We discuss final girl slasher tropes, photographic controversy, THE ART WORLD, dirty old New York City aesthetics and so much more. Get more content and support my ability to make the show by signing up for my Patreon: pa…

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Rob Hull | Bee-ing Apis 39:12

2y ago39:12

39:12

Today’s guest has been participating in the greater beekeeping conversation for many years with his comic, Bee-ing Apis. When I asked him to join me on the show I pointed out that “we the beekeepers” didn’t really know much about him and yet his work was, at least for me, a staple in our beekeeping content consumption. Bee-ing Apis, in his own word…

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Anal Auteurs Part I: Peter de Rome 1:27:12

2y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

The first part in a special series about gay pornography in the 1970s-1980s. Brother in filth and host of the podcast Pure Garbage, Kamikaze Jones, joins me for a four part deep dive into the work of four different gay porn film directors. We begin our journey with an anal-ysis of two Peter de Rome films. Sign up for my patreon and join my discord …

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Swarm Vibroacoustics 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

Join Mandy on an adventure inside of a colony leading up to and during a swarm! Sit back and enjoy this dramatic glimpse into the private lives of virgin queens and swarming bees. Check out our website at www.beekeeperconfidential.com! You can also find Beekeeper Confidential on Facebook and Instagram.…

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Gothic Giallo 101 2:13:58

2y ago2:13:58

2:13:58

The prolific Kat Ellinger joins me for a thorough discussion on a sub category within the giallo genre: GOTHIC GIALLI (also called giallo fantastico and chamber gialli). We discuss a suite of films, why we love them and the psycho-sexual perverse themes they explore. We even foray into Italian film industry history and rant about ape sex. You shoul…

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Review: Hellraiser (2022) 1:07:31

2y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

SPOILER HEAVY! Film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins me to discuss the new Hellraiser reboot! We didn't love it, to say the least. Check out Angelica's writing here!

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Review: Blonde (2022) 1:31:18

2y ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Macy Rodman, the hilarious hostess of Nymphowars, joins me for a good old fashioned roast. Just kidding! Kind of. We discuss Andrew Dominik's controversial new film about the life and times of Marilyn Monroe, Blonde. We cover the Joyce Carol Oates novel the film is based on, why we didn't like this movie as lovers of extreme cinema, and we make fun…

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The Crow (1994) 2:22:39

2y ago2:22:39

2:22:39

I'm back with Season 3! It's a long one. Book editor Shelly Romero joins me to discuss any and everything about The Crow. We discuss the production history, the film's legacy, and the ethics of colorblind casting before we analyze the plot scene by scene with a focus on goth masculinity and androgyny. Bibliography: Goth: Undead Subculture (2007) Ed…

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Season Three & Patreon Trailer 2:55

2y ago2:55

2:55

I'm not sure what possessed me. I blame COVID madness. Apologies in advance for my singing voice. If I made you laugh, sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo

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Videodrome (1983) 1:52:07

2y ago1:52:07

1:52:07

I'm back with a new season of Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Did you miss me? Let me know by signing up for my Patreon. To celebrate Daddy Cronenberg's new film Crimes of the Future, Mistrexx Mars joins me to discuss the film that introduced many of the concepts we associate with the director: Videodrome!

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Janelle Dunlap | The Art of Beeing 36:23

2y ago36:23

36:23

Today’s guest is a beekeeper and artist who’s voice is rooted in ecological and community awareness, and exploring our relationships to resources. In all of this, she finds solace with her bees and has moved into a deeper working relationship with them by harvesting hive materials that are used directly in her art work. Her contributions and accomp…

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Bee Informed Partnership Survey with Selena Brukner, PhD 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

36:01

Each year the Bee Informed Partnership conducts a colony management and loss survey and YOU ARE INVITED to participate! The data that is collected each year adds to the longest running pool of honeybee losses and management in the US. I'm joined by BIP affiliate Selena Bruckner, PhD from Auburn University who fills us in on the details from previou…

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What is the “Female Gaze?" Part 1 1:24:56

2+ y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

The full version of this episode is only available through Patreon or Spotify Subscriptions. Video art professor Sid Branca joins me once again for a lengthy discussion, this time on the elusive concept of "The Female Gaze?" The full version of this episode is only available to Patrons.Edited by Alice WicheMusic: Sans Toi and La Joueuse from the fi…

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What is the "Male Gaze?" Part I 1:20:02

2+ y ago1:20:02

1:20:02

For this special episode, film and video art professor Sid Branca joins me for a nearly 2 and a half hour rigorous discussion on the concept of the "Male Gaze." We use Laura Mulvey's famous essay "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema" and take it to task. The first part is available for free, but you'll need to sign up for my Patreon for the rest: …

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part I 1:06:53

2+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Queer NOLA Witch Lizxnn Cobalt Chrome joins me in celebration of SINISTER SISTERS month to discuss this legendary horror film. This was a juicy 2 hour episode. I’m offering the first hour free for your enjoyment, but if you want the whole discussion, you’ll have to sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo or through Spotify subscriptio…

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Monstrous Feminine in Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997) 2:13:01

2+ y ago2:13:01

2:13:01

Queer artist, hole enthusiast, and instigator Nayland Blake joins me for a gooey discussion on the first four Alien films. We use Barbara Creed's seminal text "The Monstrous Feminine" as a framework for our analyses. Holes are wrecked, primal scenes are witnessed, and it's all very slimy.

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Ali Pinion | Dreaming The Bee 59:41

2+ y ago59:41

59:41

Today’s episode, which was recorded in early September, is very special to me and one that I feel is a deliciously thought provoking way to end 2021. Our guest is a beekeeper and educator that embodies wisdom, spirituality, religion, symbolism, and incorporates them into her beekeeping practices. She is one of the beacons of light in our community!…

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