Best Sam and Alana Podcasts (2024)

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#186 Private Healthcare in Australia with Dr Rachel David 52:31

3h ago52:31

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Dr Rachel David is the CEO of Private Healthcare Australia, the private health insurance industry’s peak representative body that currently has 22 registered health funds throughout Australia and collectively represents 98% of people covered by private health insurance. Dr David was a medical adviser to the Federal Minister for Health between 1996 …

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Jesus Egg-cetera: Cool Hand Luke (1967) 1:51:35

6h ago1:51:35

1:51:35

Ohohoho it’s getting sweaty over here! On this episode we are joined by Ryan and Katie from The List to chat about Cool Hand Luke. Perhaps the defining prison film of the New Hollywood era, Paul Newman’s megawatt star power is put to perfect use as the ultimate lovable loser. We had a ball making the episode and what emerged was more or less a comp…

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War Giggles: MASH (1970) 1:50:26

7d ago1:50:26

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Tonight’s episode of Kael Your Idols will be MASH! That’s right, Robert Altman’s MASH. Join Alana and Sam, that lovable pair of married movie fans as they dish the dirt on this beloved classic of early seventies cinema. A few laughs and a few tears, some contextual analysis of misogyny, and more on this evening’s Very Special Episode of Kael Your I…

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#185 Deprescribing Psychotropic Medications with Dr Mark Horowitz 1:16:55

1M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Dr Mark Horowitz is a training psychiatrist, split between UK and Australia, working in London as a Clinical Research Fellow in the NHS and an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at University College London. He has completed a PhD in the neurobiology of depression and the pharmacology of antidepressants at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and…

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#184 Long COVID with Dr Emma Tippett 1:21:18

1M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Dr Emma Tippett MBBS FRACP, PhD completed her medical degree in 2012 and underwent specialist Infectious Disease Physician training in Melbourne and completed her PhD at the Burnet Institute. Since the beginning of the pandemic she has been immersed in all facets of COVID-19 and established one of the first long COVID telehealth clinics in Victoria…

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Trailer Trash Triumphant: Pink Flamingos (1972) 1:58:13

1M ago1:58:13

1:58:13

Get ready for the most disgusting, amoral, nastiest podcast-iest episode ever! We are delighted to bring you a discussion of John Waters masterpiece of filth Pink Flamingos. Underground cinema edges closer to the mainstream with this early 70s midnight movie and Sam and Alana both have appropriately strong reactions to its subject matter. Topics in…

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Primate Palooza: Planet of the Apes Franchise 2:34:49

2M ago2:34:49

2:34:49

We bring you a special new episode ahead of our usual schedule! The excitement of the release of the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has got all of the millions of the fans of the recent entries of the franchise abuzzing. So of course, given that the 1968 original is squarely a New Hollywood landmark we had to watch EVERY SINGLE MOVIE IN THE SERI…

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Déjà Who’s Your Daddy: Obsession (1976) 2:28:23

2M ago2:28:23

2:28:23

Question: If a movie about doppelgängers is itself a doppelgänger of another movie about doppelgängers… uh… like… what’s up with that, huh? Our hosts will attempt to answer at least a version of that question as they voyeuristically peek into the world of Brian De Palma’s “Obsession”. This episode could prove extra confusing if you haven’t actually…

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Toons of the City: Heavy Traffic (1973) 1:58:47

3M ago1:58:47

1:58:47

It’s Problematic Art Week on KYI! This episode Alana and Sam are joined by animator Frank Gidlewski for a round-table on Ralph Bakshi’s 1973 Künstlerroman "Heavy Traffic". There is much talk of the film's depictions of various taboos both sexual and racial, so, be warned. Also much rumination on the woes of the modern film/animation landscape so…TW…

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The Greatest Depression: They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (1969) 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Destiny’s dance continues! This week the hosts go around and around in their conversation on Sydney Pollack’s 1969 ode to the hopelessness of human existence (under capitalism)! This 1930s era Jane Fonda vehicle proves to be delightful fodder for Alana and Sam to morbidly contemplate its grim vision of fate. And speaking of grim fates: the film als…

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The key to supporting our ADHD: Curiosity 22:40

5M ago22:40

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Hi listeners! This week, Alana and Sam are talking about the pros of cons of having such curious minds AND some ways to use this to our advantage. If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a review or send us your thoughts - we love hearing from you!! Alana's Coaching & Courses Find Alan…

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Conspiracy Buddies: All the President’s Men (1976) 2:13:55

5M ago2:13:55

2:13:55

It’s Watergate time on Kael Your Idols! Sorry to jump right in to it but we didn’t want to bury the lede. In this episode the hosts get drawn into a web of lies and cover-ups as they discuss the 1976 classic “All The President’s Men”. This tale of the greatest newspaper caper ever provides the perfect launching off point for discussing a plethora o…

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Neither Wolf Nor Underdog: Ch. 5 of Life at the End of Us Vs. Them 1:12:54

5M ago1:12:54

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Some would question the wisdom, or the right, of someone like me--White, Mennonite, Christian--writing about the historic practices of torture among Indigenous cultures on Turtle Island. Hopefully, the work I have been doing on this podcast and in my book so far has helped me pull enough of the log out of my own eye that I can at least look at the …

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How ADHD impacts our self-esteem 21:23

5M ago21:23

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Sam is back!! This week, Alana and Sam are talking about the self-esteem struggles that come with growing up with ADHD: having a loud inner critic, difficulty regulating strong emotions, struggling to process and articulate our emotions & more. If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share this ep with a friend, write us a…

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#183 The Future of Primary Care with Tracey Johnson 1:07:18

5M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Tracey Johnson is the CEO of Inala Primary Care, a charitable general practice in Queensland’s most disadvantaged suburban location and co-founder of Cubiko, a practice dashboard software solution. The IPC model was named as one of four which should be adopted nationally under the 10 Year Health Reform Process and embraces multi-disciplinary care, …

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How we support our ADHD brain: our top lessons 29:33

5M ago29:33

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So happy to have Mandy Bauer joining us again this week! Today, we're sharing our top tips/lessons to supporting our ADHD brains. Alana and Mandy chatted about shame spirals, feeling like our brain just isn't working the way we want it to, task initiation strategies & more. If you're enjoying the podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, share thi…

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Anti-Protagonist: Wanda (1970) 2:36:31

5M ago2:36:31

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This week on the ol’ podcast: Barbara Loden’s massively under-seen film Wanda (1970). We held this conversation a few months ago in the wake of the film placing 49th on the most recent Sight and Sound poll. Is this reputation warranted? Has the movie gone too quickly from being something no one ever heard of to supposedly being considered one of th…

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Navigating criticism & negativity: current and future entrepreneurs 35:42

6M ago35:42

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We have a special guest this week and next!!! Mandy Bauer is an ADHD Business Coach and helps tons of ADHDers launch & grow their online business. This week we're chatting about the challenges of putting ourselves out there in the scary world of social media when you have ADHD. Rejection sensitivity..feeling like we're "too much"...emotional dysreg…

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Director Spotlight: Three from Hal Ashby 2:37:22

6M ago2:37:22

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If you want to sing out! Sing out! Kael Your Idols is pleased to bring you another Very Special Episode as we turn our attention and our empathy towards the career of Hal Ashby. The hosts are joined by film person Michael J. Dougherty to trace the tragicomic trajectory of this titan of 70s cinema; starting with Ashby's work as an acclaimed editor a…

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Why changes in plans/expectations feels so difficult for ADHDers 27:45

6M ago27:45

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In this episode, we're talking about something many of us with ADHD find super. challenging: dealing with last-minute changes. You know, the unexpected twists that life throws at us. There's a lot of reasons that being flexible is challenging for ADHDers: difficult transitioning & planning, navigating the emotions with changes in plans, struggling …

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ADHD masking, anxiety & working through tough times 18:54

7M ago18:54

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ADHD masking is simply how we learn to cope over time..developing behaviors to hide, suppress, or make up for our ADHD challenges. Let's talk about itL We're so grateful for your support of this podcast. Our messages are always open as we would love to hear your topic suggestions and feedback. If you're enjoying the podcast, we would love if you co…

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Transcendent Neo Wave: Taxi Driver (1976) 2:33:56

6M ago2:33:56

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Welcome to 2024 fellow Kael Your Idolators! For this first episode of the New Year we’re gassed up, got the meter running, and we’re offering you a midnight ride into the twisted minds of De Niro, Scorsese, and Schrader. These three New Hollywood geniuses unite for the first time to create one of cinema’s greatest achievements: Taxi Driver. Join Al…

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Sex Fiends: Jian Ghomeshi, My Rooster and Me--Ch 4 of Life at the End of Us Versus Them 1:20:30

7M ago1:20:30

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A golden-voiced radio host falls from glory. A rooster crows and struts and demands rough sex. A husband catches some reflections of himself.By Marcus Peter Rempel & Alana Levandoski

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#182 Scalp, Hair Disorders and Doctor's Wellbeing with Dr Ahmed Kazmi 1:38:34

7M ago1:38:34

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Dr Ahmed Kazmi is a UK trained Dermatologist and GP currently based in Melbourne, Australia. He loves all dermatology but has a special interest in hair and scalp disorders, transgender medicine and skin of colour dermatology. He is a keen medical educationalist and enjoys empowering his GP colleagues with dermatology knowledge and skills. He is a …

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#181 Culinary Nutrition with Emma Stirling 1:06:22

7M ago1:06:22

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Emma Stirling is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Director of Scoop Nutrition consultancy and award-winning nutrition communicator. She is also a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academic Lead for the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Upskill in culinary nutrition t…

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ADHD & the holidays, new years, birthdays & more 21:30

7M ago21:30

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Happy New Year, listeners!! This week, Sam & Alana are chatting about the challenges of holidays around this time of the year and the pressures that come along with them... Overstimulation, changes in routines. high expectations, increased social interaction, new years resolutions, getting back into the swing of things & more. This year and always,…

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Our top 5 movies of 1973 AND 2023 2:38:59

7M ago2:38:59

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1973 vs 2023: the match-up of the century! To celebrate the new year we are counting down our top 5 films from these two years in cinema. Which movies were our favorites? Which movies missed the mark? And will 1973 or 2023 reign supreme? Listen to find out.By Sam Ludwig and Alana Gibson

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All or nothing thinking with ADHD - Part 2 23:02

7M ago23:02

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Welcome back to the Absolutely ADHD podcast! On today's episode, Alana and Sam are talking about all or nothing thinking with an ADHD brain. What it is...why it's common for ADHDers..how we can support ourselves through it & more. If you're enjoying the podcast - don't forget to subscribe, write us a review or share with a friend, so we can share w…

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Spare the Rod and Take the Child: Ch. 3 of Life at the End of Us vs. Them 1:36:27

7M ago1:36:27

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A horse-and-buggy Mennonite community has all of its children apprehended by agents of the state because of the use of corporal punishment in the community. What does this story expose about how we think about the legitimate use of force in our modern world? Girard and Illich offer some insight on the odd role of the Gospel in reshaping everything …

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A Final Fan Dance: The Right Stuff (1983) 1:38:22

7M ago1:38:22

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The pod is taking a slight temporal detour this week and covering The Right Stuff - a film that began its development during New Hollywood and was finished and released in the wake of the Heaven’s Gate debacle. Sam and Alana pontificate about whether or not this ambitious space epic retains the artistic spirit of the 70s or if it can’t quite achiev…

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We're back! NYC update & let's talk about neutral thinking 22:17

8M ago22:17

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We are so excited to be back for season 4! ! In this episode, we're catching up about the last couple of months for Sam & Alana and exploring the concept of neutral thinking.. What is it & how we can use it to support our busy, ruminating ADHD brains, If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Message us on instagram or write …

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#180 Social Connection in Healthcare with Professor Judy Lowthian 53:30

8M ago53:30

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Professor Judy Lowthian leads a multidisciplinary research team as Head of Research and Principal Research Fellow at Bolton Clarke, a national not-for-profit aged and community care provider. She is an Adjunct Professor with University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health and Associate Professor with Monash University’s School of Public Health & Preve…

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#179 Co-Design in Health with First Nations Australians with Dr Alana Gall 1:01:05

8M ago1:01:05

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Dr Alana Gall is a proud Truwulway woman, a Pakana (Tasmanian Aboriginal) from the north-east coast of Lutruwita (Tasmania). Alana is passionate about Indigenous peoples' holistic health and wellbeing globally. She has a background with degrees in nutritional medicine, Master of Research and a PhD. Alana is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Nat…

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Ave Maria/Sophia/Gaia: Katherine Bubel and Michelle Berry Lane on Illich and the Sacred Feminine 1:41:02

7M ago1:41:02

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For our fourth and final conversation, around and beyond the legacy of Ivan Illich, we hear reflections and discussion from Katherine Bubel and Michelle Berry Lane before moving into an extended open discussion. Katherine discusses Illich's mythopoetics of Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Pandora, the latter a patriarchally diminished version of the Ear…

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Nostalgia for the Recent Past: American Graffiti (1973) 1:31:32

8M ago1:31:32

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This week Kael Your Idols welcomes filmmaker Levi Butner to discuss George Lucas’s mega-hit American Graffiti. The film is, in a sense, the director’s first prequel - showing a day in the life of some Modesto teens in 1962 way way back before those pesky social changes came to define the decade. Topics include: similarities to Dazed and Confused, L…

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#178 Insomnia with Dr David Cunnington 1:08:42

8M ago1:08:42

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Dr David Cunnington is a specialist sleep physician with qualifications from two Australian Universities and a Fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is also a Diplomat of Behavioral Sleep Medicine from the US Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, serves on the Advanced Training Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and is the C…

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”One No, Many Yeses” Sam Ewell & Dougald Hine in Illich Conversation #3 1:31:19

8M ago1:31:19

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Gustavo Esteva coined the slogan "One No, Many Yeses" to communicate the way Illich's sense of "the vernacular" offers many small and winding exits off of the one big road of industrial "progress" that tries to gather up the whole globe into one great machine, one overriding system. In this conversation, Dougald Hine, Sam Ewell and friends colour i…

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Magic Hour Meditations: Days of Heaven (1978) 1:04:14

8M ago1:04:14

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Love! Betrayal! Sunsets! That’s right - Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven gets the Kael Your Idols treatment this week. A Texas farm sets the scene for this unusual love triangle unfolding amidst some very loopy voice-over narration. This deeply mysterious film attempts to uncover the hidden beauty and ulterior meaning behind life, nature, and the j…

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#177 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Dr Anju Joham and Dr Jillian Tay 1:04:49

9M ago1:04:49

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Dr Anju Joham is an Endocrinologist, Senior Research Fellow and Doctoral Coordinator at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation at Monash University. Dr Jillian Tay is also an Endocrinologist and Research Fellow at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation at Monash University. They are both lead authors of the Inter…

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Director Spotlight: 4 Films by Sidney Lumet 1:48:27

9M ago1:48:27

1:48:27

This week we have a change of pace for the show. Instead of an episode on a single movie, Alana and Sam turn their focus onto the career of a filmmaker - namely the legendary Sidney Lumet. This is the first of many special episodes we have planned focusing on the figures (writers, actors, directors, even studio execs) who made New Hollywood what it…

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