Best Planet B Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Green Party Economics w/ Zack Polanski 28:24

1h ago28:24

28:24

Today on Macrodose Election Economics, James is joined by Zack Polanski to talk through the Green Party's current campaign, and their ideas for economic, ecological and social futures. Zack has been the deputy leader of the Green Party since September 2022. He is a Londonwide member of the London Assembly, where he is chair of the Environment Commi…

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Reform UK's Plan for Opposition 23:06

8h ago23:06

23:06

On this week’s Macrodose James Meadway breaks down what Reform UK’s “contract” for voters tells us about the future battlegrounds for economic policy (1:46), a preview of the upcoming French election (13:25) and a quick recommendation - a new paper from economist Isabella Weber, proposing responses to an age of “overlapping crises” (20:35). You can…

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Filmmaking Insights: Location Scouting and Group Fighting Scenes I Ep10 51:01

5h ago51:01

51:01

With a tight six-week timeline from pitch to production, Lee Alan Donaldson (Essex, UK) and his team are now taking their new short film "Jackal and Hide" into a season of film festivals, From securing breathtaking locations to ensuring weapon safety on set, this episode is addressing important components to make a short action film a success. Join…

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New Left Formations w/ James Schneider 46:16

2d ago46:16

46:16

Today on Macrodose Election Economics, James is joined by James Schneider to discuss the contradictions of a Labour government, the future of the left and organising in the UK. James Schneider is former Head Of Strategic Communications to Jeremy Corbyn, and author of Our Bloc: How We Win (2022, Verso). He is currently Communications Director for Pr…

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Building Your Herbal Apothecary: with Clinical Herbalist Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) 58:21

1h ago58:21

58:21

Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! I had the pleasure of chatting with Mary Colvin, a clinical herbalist, mama, new grandma, and owner of Ancestral Herbology. Mary shares her journey into herbal medicine, from her early days in gardening to overcoming debilitating back pain through plant-based remedies. We delve into the significance of clini…

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Ep181 - Miracle Valley & Best F(r)iends w/ Greg Sestero 31:22

11h ago31:22

31:22

Oh hi Mark... nice of you to join us! That's right, Greg Sestero from The Room is here to discuss two of his films, Miracle Valley and Best F(r)iends!You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFilm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok @Gala…

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Documentary Filmmaking & Community Storytelling with Roopa Gogineni 22:42

2h ago22:42

22:42

Roopa Gogineni is a photographer, an award-winning filmmaker, and a photojournalist from West Virginia now based between Paris and Atlanta. In this episode Roopa Gogineni talks with AMTLab Podcast Producer, Jabrenee Hussie, about photojournalism and filmmaking. With a background in Diplomatic History and African Studies Roopa shares their experienc…

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The Break Down: In Pursuit of Climate Justice w/ Fredi Otto 46:04

4d ago46:04

46:04

“The stakes could not be higher.” These are the recent words not of climate activists, but of a coalition representing major oil and gas companies in a letter to the US Supreme Court. The context? They’re asking the Court to block dozens of lawsuits that seek to hold these firms to account for their role in driving the climate crisis, including by …

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How the European Central Bank is Helping Drive the Far Right 18:50

2h ago18:50

18:50

On this week’s Macrodose James Meadway breaks down how the European Central Bank is helping drive a far right vote across the EU (1:57) the rising price of oranges after crop failures in Florida and Brazil (6:21) and a listener question - why are Reform UK proposing to reduce interest paid on Quantitative Easing reserves, and is that actually a pre…

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Intellectual Property Essentials for Artists: including AI and Events I Ep9 56:19

2h ago56:19

56:19

Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Attorney Vera Zambrano, Lead Attorney at Law Firm Vera Zambrano and Associates, as she unpacks the maze of intellectual property (IP) in the creative sector. This episode is a treasure of insights, from the fundamental aspects of what constitutes IP, to how artists can navigate this new world increasingly …

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Sunak vs Starmer w/ Aditya Chakrabortty 21:48

4d ago21:48

21:48

Today on Macrodose: Election Economics, James is joined by Aditya Chakrabortty to discuss Sunak, Starmer and the long shadow of Nigel Farage in UK politics. Aditya is senior economics commentator at the Guardian, where he writes a regular column. He has also been a finalist for an Orwell Prize for journalism in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, and in 202…

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The Far-Right Sweeps Europe w/ Yanis Varoufakis 15:11

2d ago15:11

15:11

Welcome to Election Economics, a Macrodose bonus series that we’re running in the lead up to the UK general election on July 4th. Over the coming weeks James Meadway will be joined by a selection of economists, politicians and commentators to unpack what the campaigns’ policies and pledges mean for people in Britain. Today James Meadway is joined b…

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The Break Down (Extra): Oil, Palestine and the Climate Crisis w/ Adam Hanieh 31:33

9d ago31:33

31:33

At the time of this recording, over 35,000 Palestinians had been killed, 80,000 wounded and 1.7 million internally displaced as a result of Israel's assault on Gaza. Alongside this profound loss has been the deliberate destruction of infrastructure and the 'ecocide' of Gaza's environment, from its cropland to its water and sewage systems. In this e…

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Scotland’s Future w/ Laurie Macfarlane 35:46

5d ago35:46

35:46

Welcome to Election Economics, a Macrodose bonus series that we’re running in the lead up to the UK general election on July 4th. Over the coming weeks James Meadway will be joined by a selection of economists, politicians and commentators to unpack what the campaigns’ policies and pledges mean for people in Britain. Today we’re joined by Laurie Ma…

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Ep180 - Mad Max: Fury Road & Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 1:53:48

8d ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Has Max gone mad? Only one way to find out...You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFilm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok @GalaxyOfFilm and subscribe to our YouTube channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galaxy Of Film Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠You can watch our…

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The Break Down: A World Made of Oil w/ Adam Hanieh 1:07:09

11d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Over the coming weeks Macrodose will be co-publishing The Break Down - a new series created by our friends over at Common Wealth. This series is dedicated to examining the role of capitalism in the climate and ecological crisis, and will feature long-form interviews with former Roundtable guest Adrienne Buller. Today Adrienne is joined by Adam Hani…

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Mexico’s New President 21:47

3d ago21:47

21:47

On this week’s Macrodose James Meadway takes a look at Mexico’s new left wing president (2:05), and a listener question - what is national debt, do we need to pay it off, and will it ever impact you and me (14:30)? Kate Aronoff’s article: tinyurl.com/mhre9x98 A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the sho…

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Screen Fight Wisdom: Insights from an Action Director I Ep8 42:33

13d ago42:33

42:33

Step into explosive action filmmaking with George Karja, where every punch, jump, and kick is a meticulously crafted dance between the actor and the camera. George unveils the secrets behind the seamless integration of choreographed fights and storytelling. He is not only the founder of the renowned LK Stunts Academy and La Katana Films in Madrid, …

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BONUS2 I VFX, Creatividad, y Felicidad 50:45

14d ago50:45

50:45

This BONUS episode is in Spanish. For subtitles in your preferred language, we recommend our listeners to watch it on Youtube. This is a beautiful interview about VFX, creativity and creating joy for others. ======= Lali Rizza, una visionaria en el mundo de los efectos visuales y VFX, nos cuenta su historia, desde las calles tranquilas de Mendoza (…

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Milton's Secret & A Crafted Conversation With Sara B. Cooper 39:10

3d ago39:10

39:10

On this special episode of LFG, Brandon talks with TV/Film writer, Sara B. Cooper to discuss her career and her work on various projects including Chicago Hope, Star Trek: The Next Generation, 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and 2016's Milton's Secret. You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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NHS in Crisis w/ Dr Julia Grace Patterson 28:26

9d ago28:26

28:26

Welcome to Election Economics, a Macrodose bonus series that we’re running in the lead up to the UK general election on July 4th. Over the coming weeks James Meadway will be joined by a selection of economists, politicians and commentators to unpack what the campaigns’ policies and pledges mean for people in Britain. Today we’re delighted to be joi…

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Election Economics w/ Grace Blakeley 29:37

12d ago29:37

29:37

Welcome to Election Economics, a Macrodose bonus series that we’re running in the lead up to the UK general election on July 4th. Over the coming weeks James Meadway will be joined by a selection of economists, politicians and commentators to unpack what the campaigns’ policies and pledges mean for people in Britain. Today we're joined by economist…

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Ep179 - Garfield: The Movie (2004) & The Garfield Movie (2024) 1:54:12

13d ago1:54:12

1:54:12

In this special Goonies in Agony cast and crew reunion episode, we're discussing everybody's favorite fat cat! Chris Pratt? Check out the trailer for our next film! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFFSPy4I5A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFilm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Election Circus 13:28

15d ago13:28

13:28

On this week’s Macrodose James Meadway takes a close look at a seemingly inevitable win for Labour in the upcoming UK general election - what will this actually mean over the next 5 years (1:34)? Get your ticket for the New Media for a New Economy Conference here: tinyurl.com/y8m7kw88 A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, …

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Acting Research: Interview with a Former Sniper and Special Forces Officer I Ep7 57:15

20d ago57:15

57:15

When the bullets flew... he was shot 14 times. Derrick McManus's story (now retired Australian Special Operations police officer), is nothing short of a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. He joins us to recount how he faced some of the most perilous situations in the line of duty. This very day that could have been his last. As an act…

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EXTRA: The Poverty of Growth w/ Olivier De Schutter 27:58

15d ago27:58

27:58

On today’s episode James Meadway is joined by Olivier De Schutter to discuss his new book The Poverty of Growth - a concise and well evidenced argument against the idea that economic growth is the route out of poverty. Olivier was UN Special Rapporteur on The Right to Food, a member of the UN Comity on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and is a…

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Ep178 - Planet Of The Apes (1968) & Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes 1:19:24

28d ago1:19:24

1:19:24

This week its all monkey see monkey do on the movies in space show! Stepping into the host role for the first time is none other than Dakari, joined with Will as co-host to discuss the classic Planet of the Apes film, along with it's newest entry, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! Check out the trailer for our next film! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtu…

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Macrodose x Verso x The Dig LIVE Podcast 1:38

20d ago1:38

1:38

On July 26th Macrodose is partnering with Verso Books and the Dig podcast for a special live event over at the Union Chapel in Islington, London. Host Dalia Gebrial will be joined by political scientist Thea Riofrancos, climate justice activist Asad Rehman and anthropologist Jason Hickel, to talk about all things economic, from the era of neolibera…

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Rishi’s Economic Miracle? 20:22

28d ago20:22

20:22

On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down: today’s UK inflation figures - what can we expect and do the numbers tell the full story (1:32) and a listener question - why has Zimbabwe decided to back its currency using gold (10:18)? Get your ticket for the New Media for a New Economy Conference here: tinyurl.com/y8m7kw88 A massive thank you…

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Krump Dancer and Barber: Creating an Empire of Transformation I Ep6 57:43

20d ago57:43

57:43

Krump is a dynamic and expressive dance style that originated in South Los Angeles. As a powerful form of self-expression, it allows dancers to release pent-up emotions. This dance style emphasises the importance of community and provides many young adults with a positive lifestyle alternative in an area where joining gangs or following the wrong p…

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🌿How To Harvest Medicinal Herbs For The Most Potent Remedies 35:58

28d ago35:58

35:58

Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! Today, we're diving into one of the most gratifying aspects of herbal medicine: harvesting medicinal herbs at their peak potency. I'll share essential tips and guidelines to ensure you're gathering the best possible remedies while being sustainable and ethical. We'll cover plant identification, the importanc…

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Ep177 - Challengers & Frenemies 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

In honor of Brandon's birthday this week, we're talking about two of Zendaya's finest films! Check out the trailer for our next film! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFFSPy4I5A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFilm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow us …

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Amazon vs. Workers w/ Polly Smythe 14:43

1M ago14:43

14:43

On this week’s Macrodose, Polly Smythe takes a look at an upcoming vote at an Amazon Warehouse on whether to unionise. If the workers vote yes, then for the first time in the UK Amazon will be forced to recognise a trade union. What are workers at the Coventry site up against? Why is Amazon such a crucial battleground for the future of the labour m…

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Artists and Abundance: through the lens of Numerology I Ep5 48:34

24d ago48:34

48:34

Have you ever considered the profound impact numbers may have on your life's journey? Patrice Turlet, a brilliant artist (TEDx speaker, stand-up, TV host, actor, singer, dancer, coach) from Guadeloupe, joins us to share how numerology has influenced his creativity. His story takes us from his spiritual quest to the powerful realisation of his life'…

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Knuckles (Paramount Plus) 34:34

1M ago34:34

34:34

For this week's episode, Tyler Jansen brought along a couple of Sonic fans to discuss the spinoff Paramount Plus show, Knuckles. Does it capture the same magic as the movies or does it feel more like a cash grab? Listen to the episode and find out!Ep176 - Captain EO & Muppet Classic Theater w/Terri Hardin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOIb1rUII3Q…

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Art and Land Conservation with Haley Mellin 35:35

28d ago35:35

35:35

In this podcast, artist and land conservationist Haley Mellin talks with the Arts Management and Technology Lab at Carnegie Mellon University about actions artists and arts organizations of all sizes can take to measure their climate impact, reduce emissions, and support biodiversity protection. Mellin is the founder of Art into Acres, a non-profit…

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Ep176 - Captain EO & Muppet Classic Theater w/ Puppeteer, Terri Hardin 1:43:14

1M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Joining us this week on another Muppet filled episode, is none other than Terri Hardin to discuss the greatest short film of all time, Captain EO! Check out the trailer for our next film! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFFSPy4I5A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFi…

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Labour Ditches New Deal for Workers 15:49

1M ago15:49

15:49

On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down: another Labour Party U-Turn as Keir Starmer guts the “New Deal for Workers” (1:47), and a proposed global mining merger - how is the climate crisis reshaping the largest institutions of capitalism (10:47)? A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show…

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The Bad Batch Season Three 59:45

1M ago59:45

59:45

Our time with our favorite misfit clones has come to an end, so joining us to discuss the final season of The Bad Batch is none other than our good buddy, Curtis! Ep175 - The Empire Strikes Back w/ Brendan Wayne, The Mandalorian - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp5mTM6Qcpg⁠ Ep21 - The Bad Batch & The A Team - ⁠https://www.galaxyoffilm.com/shows/e…

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The Unknown and Unpredictable in Film Production: Authentic Behind The Scenes I Ep4 49:13

1M ago49:13

49:13

Have you ever peeked behind the scenes of a movie set, or even the first conversations before the script was even written? Arnaldo Stafa (Aki Studio London) invites us into the thrilling world of filmmaking as he documents the birth of his next short film, sharing the unvarnished truths of production, from conception to completion. Our conversation…

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Ep175 - The Empire Strikes Back w/ Brendan Wayne, The Mandalorian 1:28:58

2M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

At least we shall reveal ourselves, at last we shall cover THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! Joining us this week on this incredibly special episode of Galaxy Of Film, is none other than THE Mandalorian himself, and grandson of legendary actor John Wayne, Brendan Wayne! This Is Where The Fun Begins! | Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 (Day 1) - https://www…

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🌼Nature’s Apothecary; Medicinal Weeds For Health & Healing 38:19

1M ago38:19

38:19

Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text! So many common weeds are actually incredible food and medicine. It's time for a shift in how we view and treat these plants! It's time we stop the use of harmful herbicides and for the embrace these abundant weeds like dandelion, plantain, and burdock for their medicinal and nutritional benefits. I highly en…

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How Climate Change is Killing Workers 16:15

2M ago16:15

16:15

On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down: a warning from the world bank that inflation could start rising again this year (0:46), a new report showing that climate change is creating serious health hazards for 70% of the world's workers (6:21) and as climate-flation hits the front pages of 2 major papers this week - has public awareness …

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Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

For this episode of LFG, we review the continuation of Zack Snyder's latest space western epic, Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver. Spoiler Alert....It was not a pleasant experience. Follow our guest star! Chad Freeman - YouTube (@chadfreeman), Instagram (@pollystaffle), Facebook Group (hamradiomusic) Ep173 - Goosebumps (1995) & Goosebumps (2015) w…

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ROUNDTABLE: A History of the World in 7 Cheap Things (Revisited) 39:39

2M ago39:39

39:39

** Check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel - youtu.be/O5xSeNmF-v0 ** On today’s episode James Meadway is joined by Raj Patel and Jason W Moore for a revisit of their book A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things: a guide to capitalism, nature and the future of the planet. Raj Patel is an award-winning author, film-mak…

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Broadway Green Alliance: Molly Braverman Talks About Making It Easy To Make The Better Choice 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, join AMT Lab's Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard and Social Media and Marketing Manager Ashley Offman in conversation with Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway Green Alliance. Molly has worked as a Stage Manager on Broadway, national tours, and regionally, having spent …

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Ep174 - From Dusk Till Dawn & Abigail 1:37:40

2M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

We vant to vuck va blood! This week we're talking about some CLASSIC Vampire flicks! Check out the trailer for our next film! - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFFSPy4I5A⁠⁠⁠You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFilm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can follow us on Instagram, X, and…

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An Uninsurable World 18:06

2M ago18:06

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On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down new research that shows the world will lose one fifth of its income to climate change over the next 25 years (1:45), the skyrocketing price of insurance in the UK (7:21) and some allegedly good news - the London stock exchange hits a record high (14:56). Grab you ticket for the PTO live show here:…

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BONUS1 I Comment la danse hiphop forme à l'entreprenariat: l'histoire d'un salon de coiffure atypique 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

This BONUS episode is in French. For subtitles, we recommend our listeners to watch it on Youtube. This is a beautiful interview about dance and entrepreneurship. ======= Sandrine Nsita: son parcours de danseuse hiphop et dancehall était un échauffement pour son avenir en tant qu'entrepreneuse accomplie. Notre invitée nous plonge dans l'essence mêm…

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The art of making dreams a reality: 6 ways to achieve the impossible I Ep3 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

Embark on an inspirational odyssey not just with me, but with yourself! We are all driven by a tenacious pursuit to transform dreams into realities. Have you ever beheld a feat so daunting, you deemed it 'impossible'? Today, I'll share some stories, as your athletic creative guide, from the cobblestone alleys of Paris to the colourful expanse of Ba…

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