Best Shelley J A Podcasts (2024)

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Colin Hoad - A Guide To Starting Racing 1:33:21

24h ago1:33:21

1:33:21

Colin Hoad of CAT Driver Training joins me again (first episode here) to discuss everything you need to know before starting racing. Check out the book here: https://amzn.eu/d/eaZDb5d - all profits go to the charity Mission Motorsport (https://www.missionmotorsport.org/) Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Intro + Renting a Car for a Test Day 00:00:2…

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284 - The Fat Brown One & the Spooky Gay - Trap (2024) 1:08:46

2d ago1:08:46

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Welcome back to Fright School! This week we recap our love for our Geekscape family while trying to summarize Comic Con. Joshua misses fashion. Joe talks hentai and lampshading. We give our thoughts on DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. This week we took a field trip to see TRAP (2024). We discuss making fake pop music work, inverting horror, the "true" story T…

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Creative Expression is for Everyone with Ceramics Artist and Author Shelley Finance 2:05:57

5d ago2:05:57

2:05:57

Dominick and Virginia welcome the walking embodiment of creativity in action, a guest who will inspire with her intimate knowledge of the creative drive and her championing self-expression for all. Shelley Finance is also a friend of Dominick's from high school. They grew up in the next-door-to-Hollywood but ironically unglamorous provincial town o…

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283 - Queer Horror at San Diego Comic Con (w/ Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli) 43:06

8d ago43:06

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Welcome back to Fright School! This week we're bringing you an episode from the Geekscape booth at San Diego Comic Con! We chat all things Queer Horror with Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli author of Queer for Fear: Horror Film and the Queer Spectator! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Conceptual Image-making with Iconic Editorial Illustrator Greg Spalenka 1:52:52

19d ago1:52:52

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Have you ever gazed at the night sky and felt a profound connection? Join us as we explore the intersection between art and human experience with iconic American Illustrator Greg Spalenka. We begin by reminiscing but also lamenting the deep disconnection from nature revealed by L.A.'s 1994 Northridge Earthquake when city-bound Los Angelesnos found …

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282 - Juvenescence - Calvaire (2004) 1:04:40

22d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Bienvenue à Fright School! We're going French again this week! But first, we're going to Comic Con! Find us hanging out at the Geekscape booth #1632 all week long. Keep an eye on our social media for dispatches from the con throughout the week. We share some CC memories and look forward to seeing our friend and Podfather, Matt Kelly (from Horror Mo…

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281 - Full Body Godgasm - Saint Maud (2019) 1:07:51

29d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Welcome back to FRIGHT SCHOOL! Happy Pride Week, San Diego! Joshua saw LONGLEGS and IN A VIOLENT NATURE with mixed results. Joe spent an evening in a women's prion with Melissa Etheridge. What's up with Joe and prisons lately? Joshua does a terrible David Attenborough impression. This week, we get back to Joe's Catholic roots with SAINT MAUD! We di…

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The Healing Art of Narrative Therapy with Virginia Grenier 15:06

1M ago15:06

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Have you ever considered the stories you tell yourself might just be the blueprint for your life? This edition of Language of the Soul delves into the remarkable world of narrative therapy with Virginia Grenier, who shares her wisdom on how our personal narratives can be both a sanctuary and a battleground for our mental well-being. We don't just r…

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Writing Our Own Song with Singer/Songwriter Bill Abernathy 1:49:54

1M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Have you ever found yourself spellbound by a song that seemed to narrate your life story? Bill Abernathy, our troubadour for the soul, joins us to reveal how his melodies weave the fabric of our lives into song. An enlightening discussion ensues on the enduring influence of singer-songwriters who have used their platforms to make social statements.…

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280 - That’s SO Javier! - Departing Seniors (2023) 1:00:43

1M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Welcome back to Fright School! Joe went to Palm Springs to study Queer zoology. Joshua gives Joe a fashion lesson (again). This week the Queers bash back in DEPARTING SENIORS! Is this HEARTSTOPPER with a slasher? We discuss the ongoing SCREAM influence in meta horror, James Baldwin's thoughts on White gays, and internalized homophobia. Fun stuff, k…

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279 - A Walkable Community - Spiral (2019) 1:14:38

1M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Welcome back to Fright School! Hi Gay! Joshua is excited for BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Joe went to prison and takes us to church! We’re continuing our Pride season 2024 (we are in San Diego, after all) with SPIRAL! It’s a suburban nightmare when a gay couple moves to small town ‘murica! We talk the politics of fear, shifting identities, and are remi…

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Cinema and the Quest for Authentic Representation with filmmaker Jay J. Levy 1:45:40

2M ago1:45:40

1:45:40

We are joined this week by filmmaker Jay J. Levy, who offers us a peek behind the curtain of his creative process as a storyteller, his location services business, and his current collaboration with comedy writer Russ Woody: a comedic web series titled, 'Poster Pickers.' Jay does not identify as a gay filmmaker but rather as a filmmaker who happens…

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278 - Egg Cracks & Misfit Movies - I Saw the TV Glow (2024) 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Welcome back to FRIGHT SCHOOL! It’s that time of year again, priDEMONth! We’re kicking things off with a Fright School field trip to see I SAW THE TV GLOW! I Saw the TV Glow’s Ending Is Full of Hope, If You Want It to Be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy J. Napier and J. Fejeran

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Afterlife with Documentarian Ben Harl 1:20:34

2M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

When the veil between life and death seems fragile, where do we turn for answers? Join us as we discuss the afterlife with writer and musician-turned-filmmaker Ben Harl. In recent years, Ben has moved his passion for storytelling from the page to the screen, learning the craft of filmmaking through trial and error (and a huge amount of help from fe…

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The Power of Song with Glenda Benevides 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Glenda Benevides is an esteemed award-winning singer-songwriter, a healer, an author, and an altruist with a career that spans decades. Her music, described as the soulful synthesis of Heart, Janis Joplin, and Bessie Smith, resonates with power, emotion, and authenticity. A Recording Academy voting member and Grammy-considered artist, Glenda's song…

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Language of the Soul HIGHLIGHTS Reel, May 2024 26:42

3M ago26:42

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Life IS story. It’s around us all day, every day, shaping our worldviews and society’s paradigms. Language of the Soul Podcast highlights master storyteller in the arts and entertainment, as well as the literary realm, all of whom share our passion for narrative! Story has the power to transform the individual and through the ripple effect, change …

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The FUTURE of STORY with Dominick and Virginia 1:41:10

3M ago1:41:10

1:41:10

Have you ever considered that the tales we tell are the very threads that weave the fabric of society? Virginia and Dominick explore this notion, unraveling the complex relationship between storytelling and its pervasive impact on both personal growth and cultural evolution. Language of the Soul's latest episode is an eclectic mix of discussions ar…

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To Hell With Aging with Nancy Berggren 1:15:34

3M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

A recent health scare has lit a fire, inspiring ninety-year-old Nancy to recommit to the resilience, intellectual curiosity, and brain plasticity that defines her. She has always ministered by example and through her craft, but more and more, that contribution inspires others to live their best lives at any age and remain engaged, productive, and r…

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Chris Shelley | Dymag - Exceptionally Light Carbon Hybrid Wheels 1:31:22

4M ago1:31:22

1:31:22

In this episode Sam Moores sits down with Chris Shelley - Founder of Dymag as we know it today. Dymag has a long history of producing carbon and carbon hybrid wheels for racing. The majority on 2 wheels but a lot on 4 developing them for everything from Formula 1 to the Dakar Rally. Dymag has produced some of the lightest wheels you can get hold of…

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Moment: Racing A Ford GT40 At Spa w. Sam Hancock 1:59

4M ago1:59

1:59

In this segment of "Car Chat" Episode 202, Sam Hancock describes racing in the historic Spa Six Hour Classic. Amidst the pouring rain and darkness, Sam navigates a packed grid in a GT40, showcasing the high stakes and skill required in historic racing. He stresses the paramount importance of preserving these classic cars, balancing the urge to comp…

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Sam Hancock | Professional Racing Driver & Dealer In Exceptional Competition Cars 1:55:46

4M ago1:55:46

1:55:46

Sam Hancock joins me this week to discuss what he's been up to in the last few years. Sam has always been connecting car purchases but he's now got a base with cars in stock and things are going extremely well. We chat about historic racing, what it's like driving as a new parent and how Sam's mindset has shifted on GT3 racing and electronic aids. …

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Mindful Self-Expression with Marina Bakica 1:09:58

4M ago1:09:58

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We're joined by the soulful and captivating Marina Bakica— actress, filmmaker and multi-media artist. Together, we discuss the power of narrative to not only mirror our world but to reshape it. From Marina's impressive theater training through her latest vehicles of expression—photography and cinema—this episode promises a panoramic view of how sto…

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Moment: He Built A Restomod J-10 And Sold His First One To The Jeep CEO 2:37

4M ago2:37

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Daniel Van Doveren is the founder of Vigilante 4x4, a Jeep Restomod Company based in the USA. Here is an excerpt from our longer podcast which you can find on your podcasts platform (apple, spotify etc.) Audio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/daniel-van-doveren-vigilante-4x4-restomodding-iconic/id1432553826?i=1000652490521 https://www…

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Daniel Van Doveren | Vigilante 4x4 - Restomodding Iconic Jeeps 1:18:32

4M ago1:18:32

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In this episode of Car Chat, join host Sam Moores as he delves into the fascinating world of classic Jeep restorations and restomods with Daniel Van Doveren. With Dutch and Swedish roots, Daniel shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to founder of Jeep Heritage and Vigilante 4x4, renowned for transforming vintage Jeeps into modern masterpieces. …

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Moment: He Built His Own G Force Sim Racing Rig 5:39

4M ago5:39

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A short extract from the full episode with Rowan Hick of GlobalWorkshop discussing his personal sim building journey from a humble gaming setup to building a full G force rig. Check out the full episode #198 here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/car-chat/id1432553826 Video: https://youtu.be/y6hEotIQTyM Enjoy, Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Rowan Hick | GlobalWorkshop - The Software Behind Your Build 1:11:19

4M ago1:11:19

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In this episode of Car Chat, host Sam Moores talks with Rowan Hick, the founder of Global Workshop, a platform designed to assist in the management of vehicle builds, restorations, and races. Rowan discusses the origins of Global Workshop, detailing how personal necessity led to the creation of a system that simplifies the management of complex veh…

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Embracing Innate Intuition with Evidential Psychic Medium Krystal Parry 1:23:52

4M ago1:23:52

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We are all born intuitive beings. Over time, social conditioning can lead us to abandon or mistrust our innate guidance systems. Krystal Parry, evidence-based medium and Reiki master, shares her personal journey toward embracing her unique gifts and abiding the call to share them with the collective. Join us as we discuss energetic healing work, me…

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Faruk Heplevent | Scope Studio - A CGI Photography and Cinematography Studio 1:37:08

5M ago1:37:08

1:37:08

In today's digital world, how do you stand out when technology and creativity merge? Faruk Heplevent, who started Scope Studio, leads the way in car CGI, film, and photo production. He joins us to share his story from taking photos around the world to leading a company at the cutting edge of digital creativity in the car industry. We'll dive into S…

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LGBTQ Representation Part 1 46:24

5M ago46:24

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Dominick and Virginia both have a ‘horse in the race’ when it comes to LGBTQ Representation: Dominick as a Queer author and filmmaker and Virginia raised a trans child. Their passion for the topics of Diversity and Inclusion, as well as Representation of underrepresented communities, means they have long awaited this episode. It was finally time to…

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LGBTQ Representation Part 2 51:10

5M ago51:10

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This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series: LGBTQ Representation. Part one laid out the history of Queer Representation in cinema. This episode follows up by chronicling Dominick's personal experience as a gay man in the context of Tolerance, Diversity & Inclusion and Media Representation. Together, both episodes are meant to lay the groundwork for …

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From NC500 to Rush Magazine: Craig Toone's Unlikely Journey 1:28:07

5M ago1:28:07

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Craig Toone is the founder of Rush Magazine - a new print magazine celebrating the best iconic modern classics & performance cars. https://www.rushmagazine.co.uk/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 4:38 - How to start a magazine 19:50 - The perks of running a magazine 26:10 - Automotive background 32:22 - Big surprises 35:31 - Imposter syndrome an…

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277 - Par Baked Boyfriend - Lisa Frankenstein (2024) 49:48

5M ago49:48

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Welcome back to Fright School! Happy St. Patrick's Day! How many pints of Irish are you? Joe is having a reunion with GIRLS5EVA and taking all of that girl power one step further with LOVE LIES BLEEDING. Joshua saw Madonna in Silver Daddy Land aka Palm Springs. This week, we are finishing up our mini salute to the Mary Shelley's enduring work FRANK…

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276 - Sexbot in the City - Ex Machina (2014) 52:14

5M ago52:14

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Welcome back to Fright School! Joshua catches Joe up on 22 years of SOUTH PARK history. Joe breaks down SCHMIGADOON. Joe is also gifting the world with a Cabaret to benefit Lambda Archives! This week we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of EX MACHINA (2014). We compare the film to BLACK MIRROR, discuss human responsibility and AI, explore the fi…

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Paul Woodman | From Idea to Amazon Prime: The Lovecars Journey 1:39:52

5M ago1:39:52

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Paul Woodman, the founder of Lovecars, an automotive media powerhouse, sits down with me to share his journey from the company's inception to its current success, including producing the series "On The Road," now streaming on Amazon Prime. We delve into the origins of his passion for cars, the challenges and triumphs of bringing automotive stories …

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Indie Publishing with Author and Literary Editor Elizabeth Suggs 1:23:14

5M ago1:23:14

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Join us as we chat with Elizabeth Suggs of Collective Tales Publishing and Editing Mee. Her literary prowess in Speculative Fiction, among other genres, is as inspiring as it is eye-opening. We discuss the written word from the perspective of both writer and publisher, hats Elizabeth wears equally well. Our conversation ventures from the driving fo…

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Iain Litchfield - GT-Rs, Tuned Porsches, The Praga Bohema and Jethro's 996 1:21:19

5M ago1:21:19

1:21:19

It's always great to catch up with Iain Litchfield, founder of Litchfield Motors. Litchfield Motors started off importing JDM cars (listen to our first podcast here) We have a catchup and discuss the GT-R world of today, tuning cars, the expansion of Litchfield, dampers and a whole lot more. https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: …

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275 - Poor Justine! - Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) 55:09

5M ago55:09

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Welcome back to Fright School! Joshua is doing some deep processing. Joe is seeking thoughts on the state of new Beyoncé music. This week we're taking it back 30 years to MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN! We compare the film with previously discussed adaptations, learn about Romanticism, and find ourselves in awe of Robert De Niro's Monster. MARY SHELLE…

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Chris Tolman | Tolman Engineering - 205 Tolman Editions, Running Race Teams and Rallying 1:17:45

6M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Chris Tolman is the founder of Tolman Engineering. Chris has an extensive background in rallying and running race teams and has brought this knowledge into his Peugeot 205 Tolman Editions. From running the McLaren driver development cars to Bentley GT3s, there is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Tolman, the founder beh…

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274 - #BlackWomenInSTEM - The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) 54:20

6M ago54:20

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Welcome back to Fright School! Joe got his hair did! We discuss THE NEW LOOK and FEUD: CAPOTE VS THE SWANS. This week we chat about THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER (2023). We break down the FRANKENSTEIN references at work in the film, discuss systemic violence, the state of mental health and substance use treatment, and the pressure on Black w…

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Love and Legacy with Author Robin Ray 1:36:02

6M ago1:36:02

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Have you ever found yourself tracing your roots, only to uncover stories that seem to leap straight from the pages of a novel? Dominick had the pleasure of sitting down with his cousin, author Robin Ray, to unearth the rich tapestry of their family's legacy in the Wild West. Robin's transition from leadership teacher to a writer with six books to h…

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Operating in the Genius Zone with Johnny Tan 1:28:27

6M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Guest Johnny Tan seasoned this week's episode, like a good recipe, with anecdotes of family nurturance. From the Malaysian kitchen of his childhood through those of the nine-strong women he went on to call Mom, these culturally rich tales were not just about the food that passed his lips but also the recipes--life lessons-- that have fed his soul. …

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Mick Pacey | Export 56 - Classic Porsche Specialist 1:51:16

6M ago1:51:16

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Mick Pacey has been in the business of special air cooled Porsches for 25 years. His knowledge of these cars is truly exceptional. I met up with Mick at Export 56 to have a look round their place, see some of the amazing cars they look after and have a chat about Mick's journey and Porsches. https://www.export56.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - I…

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273 - A Well-Behaved Woman - Abby (1974) 50:12

6M ago50:12

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Welcome back to Fright School! This week we get into it about our shifting Queer culture. We compare and contrast Queer As Folk, Looking, and Love, Simon. We're continuing our Black Horror History dive with ABBY (1974)! Hitting theatres almost a year to the day of THE EXORCIST's release, Abby was quickly mired in legal troubles from Warner Bros. We…

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Cars With Luke - Cars, Cameras And Copyright Claims 53:55

6M ago53:55

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In this episode Luke of "Cars With Luke" joins me for a catchup. Luke is a content creator based predominantly in the Swiss Alps creating content with a whole host of cool cars. We discuss Luke's creative journey, balancing photography and videography, the Rimac, Luke's cars, Manual vs PDK, GT3s and Porsches along with some of the creative challeng…

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Narrative and History with Harvard Scholar Theodore Young 1:35:56

6M ago1:35:56

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A stimulating conversation with Harvard scholar Ted Young, presently Associate Provost at Art Center College of Design. We explore the nuances of Historical Fiction, Foundational Fictions, and even modern trends toward whitewashing, revisionist history and aspirational retellings. We parse between propaganda and Renaissance-style self-fashioning, e…

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Tim Fenna | Frontline Cars - The Truly Bespoke MGB Restomod 1:28:35

6M ago1:28:35

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Tim Fenna is the founder of Frontline Cars, a specialist in MGBs. Frontline was founded by Tim in 1991, with a personal remit to enhance the driving experience of classic MG Cars. Tim followed his father’s footsteps as an engineer and used his inherent skill and interest in motorsport to design and develop new ground-breaking core components for th…

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272 - La'Kerry (with TJ Tallie) - MA (2019) 57:19

6M ago57:19

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Welcome back to Fright School! We are excited to be joined once again by Professor T.J. who tells us all about their return to JEOPARDY! Joe revisits DISTRICT 9. We are once again celebrating Black History Month with an ode to HORROR NOIRE with MA (2019)! T.J. called it a "misfire on every level" back in 2019 and we're very excited to hear about hi…

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271 - Ariana Grande's Nightmare - Saw IV (2007) 59:49

7M ago59:49

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Welcome back to Fright School! Joe can't stop singing "Live and let Die.'" Joshua goes all ASMR trying some of Joe's cookies. We debate seeing MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL. We also get nostalgic with QUEER AS FOLK and Joe shares his top 3 sex scenes. This week we wrap up Jigsaw January with SAW IV! We break down the ongoing father/son relationship trope…

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Max Girardo | Girardo & Co - A New Building And A Lot Of Ferraris 1:08:41

7M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

In this thrilling episode, we sit down with the renowned Max Girardo of Girardo & Co for an in-depth conversation covering the exciting world of racing, competition cars, and the latest developments in exotic automobiles. https://girardo.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro/ what’s new? 10:26 - Special editions 14:13 - The future of values 18:…

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Harmony and Hardship in a Trans Musician's Life 1:06:58

7M ago1:06:58

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When Buffy BRATT speaks, you can't help but be drawn into her world—a place where music meets tenacity amid the struggles and triumphs of a trans-hip-hop artist. Buffy lays bare the emotional journey from losing her mother and navigating foster care to finding solace and power in her craft. It's a testament to her unwavering spirit, and throughout …

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