Best Platonically Speaking Podcasts (2024)

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Ep550 - Janine Sherman Barrois, Screenwriter 'The Big Cigar,' 'ER' & 'Criminal Minds' 30:08

35m ago30:08

30:08

Janine Sherman Barrois is an award-winning writer and showrunner known for her work on Claws, Criminal Minds, ER, and Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame CJ Walker starring Octavia Spencer. Her latest project, The Big Cigar, follows Huey P. Newton's life as he escapes to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder with the help of Bert Schneider, th…

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Episode 103 | “Tussling” 1:26:25

9h ago1:26:25

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode: Kvsha finally decided to come back from her travels. After a quick recap of the trip, the cast discusses the latest current events such as CUC, the gun amnesty. Plus, the Mckeeva Bush not guilty verdict & the Donald Trump “assassination” attempt, this & much more! *Trigger Warning - mentions mainstream media…

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Ep549 - Ashley Jay Sandberg, Producer ‘Twisters’ 42:49

10h ago42:49

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“I want to pursue the industry. I don’t know what it looks like. I don’t have connections. But I knew I was interested in development,” thought Ashley Jay Sandberg while pursuing journalism. “I tell people to follow what you’re curious about because you don’t know where that’s going to lead.”Ashley’s latest film is Twisters, a re-imaginging of the …

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Ep548 - Jack Carr, Navy SEAL & Author ’The Terminal List’ & ‘Red Sky Mourning' 29:29

7d ago29:29

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From a young age, Jack Carr had two dreams: serving his country in uniform as a Navy SEAL and becoming an author. Following twenty years in the SEAL Teams, Jack shifted his sights to publishing and fulfilled his literary objective with the release of his debut novel, The Terminal List.Since then, he has captivated readers worldwide with the grippin…

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Ep547 - Johnathon Schaech, Actor 'Blue Ridge' & 'Legends of Tomorrow' 19:58

3d ago19:58

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Johnathon Schaech is an actor, writer, and producer, celebrated for his dynamic presence on both big and small screens. His breakout role came in 1996 when he starred as Jimmy Mattingly in Tom Hanks' directorial debut, "That Thing You Do!".He has appeared in numerous TV series, some of his credits include 'Ray Donovan' and 'Legends of Tomorrow,' wh…

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BONUS: The Hurricane Beryl Episode 1:12:18

7d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Send us a Text Message. On this episode: A quick gathering after the storm madness, the squad shares a “Good Samaritan” story, plus some lessons from the past along with some much deserved “Thank You’s” - this & much more! Support the Show.By “The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety” and “So You’re 30.. Now What?” and more!

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Ash London Helps Us Farewell Two Girls One Pod 36:49

10d ago36:49

36:49

The time has come, this is the last episode of Two Girls One Pod. Thank you to every listener over the past few years, we've loved every second of it <3 Ash London was Yvie's first rotating co-host, so it only makes sense for her to be our last guest as well. Ash talks about her love for Alanis Morissette, Celine Dion's new documentary and a bit mo…

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A Little Bit of a Sad Announcement 12:00

12d ago12:00

12:00

It's goodbye for now, but not farewell! The time has come and it's time to say Goodbye to Two Girls One Pod. Our last episode will be this Thursday with the wonderful Ash London! Listen in for Yvie's message to you all! And thank you for being a part of this amazing journey x LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficia…

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Ep546 - Victor Levin, Showrunner-Creator-EP 'Alice & Jack' 30:23

12d ago30:23

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Award-winning Mad Men writer Victor Levin recently debuted his latest TV series 'Alice & Jack' on PBS. The unconventional six-episode romantic drama stars Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie, Birdman) and Domnhall Gleeson (The Revenant, Black Mirror). The series explores how love plays out between two very different people over the course o…

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Ep545 - Nicholas Stoller & Francesca Delbanco, Creators ‘Platonic’ 20:35

16d ago20:35

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“The idea really came from my own life because I am a person who had a lot of very close male friends in college and remained close to a lot of them,” says Francesca Delbanco, “but a moment happened when people started getting married and coupling up and having children, when I noticed I was getting becoming closer friends with my friend’s wives an…

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Ep544 - Michael Sarnoski, Writer-Director ‘Pig’ and ‘A Quiet Place - Day One’ 32:31

19d ago32:31

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“Initially, I never thought film was an option. I grew up in Wisconsin,” says Michael Sarnoski, “and I didn’t have a lot of artistic, creative people around me or outlets to share in. I think storytelling, doodling, writing, and drawing comics — that was my hobby, my secret. It was very gradual.”Overtime, Sarnoski met other kindred spirits who shar…

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SY30NW? | 010 “Greg Talk” 1:55:35

19d ago1:55:35

1:55:35

Send us a Text Message. It’s the “We Love Greg” show. Jusssst kidding (but not kidding). The ladies of SY30NW engage in a discussion with Chris & Vic from The Link Up Podcast. We discuss mental health & relationships with special guest Greg Miller, M.S.C from Infinite Mind Care. Tune in to find out why we love Greg! Support the Show.…

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Ep543 - Danai Gurira, Actress ‘Black Panther’ Franchise & ‘The Walking Dead’ Franchise 30:01

17d ago30:01

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“I wasn’t looking to be in a business,” jokes Danai Gurira. “I really felt like I wanted to tell stories about things I haven’t seen.” The Zimbabwean-American saw a way to use the craft of writing to inspire others, even though she initially thought she was going to be an academic. “The focus is always around African women,” she says. “I was born i…

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Survivor Isn't the Hardest Thing Kirby Bentley has Been Through 33:58

17d ago33:58

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Kirby Bentley was the dark horse in this years Survivor, Titans Vs Rebels. But she's also a prominent ex- AFLW player and coach, AIS athlete and professional netballer. But Kirby and her family have also been facing another battle after her aunty was killed by her husband over 10 years ago. Kirby shares about how the justice system failed her famil…

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Episode 102 | “Pop Out” 1:46:24

24d ago1:46:24

1:46:24

Send us a Text Message. On this episode: Former Miss Cayman & friend of the show Tonie, joins the crew. Chris has some whiskey blues as we discuss Self-Defense defenses, changes to the National Conservation Act & the DOT. A quick look into the Compass “Time Back Project”, plus a morbid “Days Of Our Lives” story & GT businesses shuts down. BTW - bri…

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Ep542 - David Zabel, Creator ‘The Walking Dead - Daryl Dixon’ 32:40

18d ago32:40

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“I was a theater kid, so I started out writing plays,” says David Zabel. “But I started to think, what does a movie script look like or what does a play look like? Once I had access to those things to see how they worked, I started writing screenplays and had ideas for TV pilots. That pilot opened a few doors of me.”An agent helped him get his firs…

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Upset over Abbey Holmes Consensual Platonic Kiss? Grow Up! 10:52

19d ago10:52

10:52

There's been a lot of commotion in the media over a platonic kiss that took place between AFL commentator Abbey Holmes and Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale. But is it even a big deal? Should kisses be allowed in a professional work environment? Or has this whole thing just been blown up! LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novap…

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The Untold Story of the Queen's Nanny 46:34

30d ago46:34

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Melanie Tait is an author, a playwright and a screenwriter currently working on a play telling the story of the Queen's nanny. This woman looked after Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret during the war and how she basically raised the children while their real parents were pre-occupied. Anyone who's a fan of The Crown, will love this play! M…

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Episode 100 | “LIVE: The Blackout” 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode: Agave was full to capacity, everyone was full of tequila and smiles until… Support the Show.By “The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety” and “So You’re 30.. Now What?” and more!

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Episode 101 | “Jungle Justice” 1:30:13

1M ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Send us a Text Message. On this episode: Chris, Kvsha & Rashad recall EP. 100, The great flood, & OTW Fest. Are the Paris Olympics Cayman’s greatest chance at olympic podium? Some “Jungle Justice” because the people fed up but has it gone too far? Is this trend of vigilantism going to get someone hurt? Chris is walking away from politics, this & mu…

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Ep541 - Lauren Cohan, Actress ‘The Walking Dead - Dead City’ & ‘The Vampire Diaries’ 27:16

27d ago27:16

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You know her best as Maggie Greene (later Maggie Rhee) on The Walking Dead, but additional credits include Chuck, The Vampire Diaries, Archer, The Boy, The Mindy Project, Mile 22, and Whiskey Cavalier. She described the acting bug as follows: “I have this muscle memory of being on stage and losing all sense of space and time. It was like swimming. …

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Just Some Wholesome Women's News 13:02

27d ago13:02

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We've got some wholesome news stories all about women for you today. Including the sucess of the Women's State of Origin. Plus our favourite the Matildas AND Remember Sophie Delezio? She's got an incredible update for us! Annnddd of course it wouldn't be Tuesday without a useful fact. LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcas…

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Ep540 - Rhea Seehorn, Actress ‘Better Call Saul’ & Co-Creator ‘Cooper’s Bar’ 31:05

27d ago31:05

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Rhea Seehorn studied visual arts in college, but when she was asked to take an extracurricular, she took a technique and craft class on acting. “I was completely hooked,” she told me. You know her best as Kim Wexler on AMC’s Better Call Saul, but maybe you’ve also seen her in Trust Me, Whitney, House of Lies, Franklin & Bash, Veep and Bad Boys - Ri…

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Ep539 - Giancarlo Esposito, Actor ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘The Mandalorian,” & ‘Parish’ 32:35

1M ago32:35

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“It was the magic of the environment that drew me in. The idea that you could tell a story, and the live audience follows it, and they could be a part of it, emotionally involved, if it was engaging,” actor Giancarlo Esposito told me about his childhood as an actor. You know him best as Gus Fring on Breaking Bad, Buggin Out in Spike Lee’s Do the Ri…

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The Bodzilla: "I'm Fat and Beautiful, See Me As a Whole Person" 33:04

1M ago33:04

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April Horton AKA The Bodzilla is back on the podcast and we're chatting all about diversity and why we should celebrate it. Plus! We also chat about her beautiful son and how she tries to protect his digital footprint. As well as chatting all about a very important and incredible new project she's working on to help change our view of what is expli…

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Ep538 - Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne, Directors 'Am I OK?' 21:12

1M ago21:12

21:12

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne are a dynamic couple in the entertainment industry.Tig is a renowned stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and radio contributor, celebrated for her deadpan humor and unique storytelling style. She gained widespread recognition with her critically acclaimed album "Live" and her Amazon Prime series "One Mississippi." S…

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There's More To North West's Lion King Performance 10:41

1M ago10:41

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We're talking North West's nepo baby performance of the Lion King today! But Yvie's actually found a new angle which kind of makes it make sense... Plus she's got not one, but TWO Useful Facts for you today! Enjoy! LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing t…

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Ep537 - Meg LeFauve & Dave Holstein, Screenwriters Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ 36:42

1M ago36:42

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“Honestly, and I know it sounds sentimental, but when I became a writer, I held Pixar out as my beacon,” says Meg LeFauve. “At the time, I thought some of the best storytelling was coming out of Pixar and I had heard about the Brain Trust room. I thought the scariest, most thrilling thing I could do is be in that room as a writer with those Story B…

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Dating Hamish McLaren: Australia's Most Notorious Con Man 39:10

2M ago39:10

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Tracy Hall was dating one of Australia's most notorious con men for 18 months without knowing who he really was. Who the hell is Hamish is a podcast series that followed the story of Hamish McLaren who swindled over $300,000 of Tracy Hall's money. Tracy Hall is Hamish's last victim before he was arrested by police and put in jail. She only knew him…

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Ep536 - Geraldine DeRuiter, Author 'If You Can't Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury' 29:20

2M ago29:20

29:20

Geraldine DeRuiter is an acclaimed author, world-renowned public speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning Everywhereist blog.In her latest book 'If You Can’t Take the Heat,' Geraldine shares stories about her shockingly true, painfully funny (and sometimes just painful) adventures in gastronomy.In this interview, we talk about her blog, find…

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Billie Eilish's Album + a Lot of Accents 10:41

2M ago10:41

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Yvie's ADHD is ADHDing today! She goes from chatting about Billie Eilish's new album, to dogs (of course) to a TV recommendation, back to Billie's album and of course throws in a useful fact to top it all off! It's a fun one, enjoy! LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question any…

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Ellie Cole is the Most Decorated Australian Female Paralympian of All Time 46:08

2M ago46:08

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You may have seen Ellie Cole on the most recent season of 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here', where she snuck in contraband inside her prosthetic leg and taught comedian Stephen K Amos how to swim. She's one of Australia's most decorated Paralympians and she has a pretty amazing story as well! She chats to Yvie about losing her leg at 3 years old…

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Let's Talk About 'The Glamour Gap' 8:19

2M ago8:19

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Kate Langbroek spoke out last week about 'The Glamour Gap' and Yvie's on the bandwagon right with her and has been for a while now! Yvie's happy to reuse and recycle outfits, especially on a red carpet! But of course we're thinking the ladies to be paid more in order to help fit the glamour standards of the world we live in! LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_…

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Ep535 - Ken Coleman, Author 'Find the Work You’re Wired to Do' 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Ken Coleman is a career expert and #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to the Career You Love.At Ramsey Solutions, he hosts The Ken Coleman Show, a nationally syndicated radio show—part of the Ramsey Network—that airs in more than 35 cities across the U.S. every weekday. Ken is America’s Career Coach…

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