Best The Old Paths Broadcast Podcasts (2024)

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Tsundoku 45: The Romance Edition 40:17

4d ago40:17

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As Mills and Boon celebrate 50 years of taking readers on journeys of love and lust, Annie speaks with Barbara Hannay about her latest novel, The Wife's Secret, and Michaela discusses medical romance with Amy Andrews, author of The Outback Doctor's Surprise. Featured books: The Wife’s Secret by Barbara Hannay The Outback Doctor's Surprise Bride by …

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Ep 376 - Should Have Seen: The Deer Hunter and Paths Of Glory 1:15:55

9d ago1:15:55

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In this episode we explore two timeless films: 'The Deer Hunter' and Stanley Kubrick's 'Paths of Glory.' Join us as we emphasize The Deer Hunter’s powerful scenes and character dynamics and then delve into Kubrick's film, discussing its survival themes and impactful ending. We talk about the cinematic techniques, themes, and performances that solid…

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Ep 375 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 56:46

19d ago56:46

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In this episode we dive deep into Tim Burton's latest release, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’ We explore themes of superstition and tradition, debate the necessity of sequels, and scrutinize Burton's storytelling and visual style. We also discuss notable cast performances, practical effects versus CGI, and ponder the future of the movie franchise. We g…

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Ep 374 - Strange Darling 58:25

24d ago58:25

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In this episode we dive into the movie 'Strange Darling,' exploring its unique cinematography, storytelling techniques, and the intriguing performances by Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. We examines the layers of the plot, the use of 35mm film, and the thematic elements that challenge the audience's perceptions and judgments. It is definitely on…

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Ep 373 - Alien: Romulus 1:14:41

1M ago1:14:41

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In this episode we talk about the much-anticipated 'Alien Romulus' movie. We discuss the impact of spoilers, filmmakers' choices about secrecy, and guarded plot twists. Key highlights include their our on CGI and ethical considerations of using deceased actors' likenesses, as well as character dynamics and cinematography. Additionally, we explore b…

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Episode 44: Amy Stewart’s tales of arboreal obsession in “The Tree Collectors” + Don Binney, New Zealand’s favourite bird artist remembered in “Flight Path” 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Amy Stewart paints a powerful portrait of the human passion for plants in “The Tree Collectors” with fifty different tales of people who, for one fascinating reason or another, devote their life to trees. The book is illustrated with Amy’s vibrant watercolours of the trees and their idiosyncratic owners. Compared in his heyday to Brett Whitely, pai…

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Episode 43: “The End And Everything Before It” by Finegan Kruckemeyer + “Don’t Tell Alfred” by Nancy Mitford 47:31

2M ago47:31

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A story that is difficult to pin down to a narrative, playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer’s debut novel explores arrivals and departures, time and space, through the experiences of a curious cast of characters. + Annie Warburton explores why we read the works of old writers, dissecting the work of Nancy Mitford in the context of her era and the happenin…

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Ep 372 - Deadpool and Wolverine 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

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This week we explore Deadpool and Wolverine’s fan service elements, the challenges of blending different character tones, and the impact of pop culture references. The discussion also touches on the broader context of comic book adaptations and the significance of incorporating classic costumes and character arcs. We talk about the performances of …

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Ep 371 - A Quiet Place: Day One 50:47

2M ago50:47

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In this episode we discuss our cinematic experiences, the emotional and thematic depth of the movie, and the performances of Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn. We get into the character dynamics, the expanded universe of the Quiet Place franchise, and speculate on future installments. Listen as we explore the film's intricate details, from jump scare…

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Episode 42: “This Devastating Fever” by Sophie Cunningham + The Jewish Men’s Book Club 28:17

2M ago28:17

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Cath carries this episode with two great chats; the first with author Sophie Cunningham and the other with self-professed “book snob”, Ron Hoenig. = Ostensibly a novel about Alice, a woman who’s spent the last 20 years writing the biography of Virginia Woolf’s husband, Leonard, “This Devastating Fever” is an insightful, moving and witty tale of wha…

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Ep 370 - Kinds of Kindness 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In this episode of 'The Actor and the Engineer,' Paul James and Josh Knapp delve into the complexities of Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Kinds of Kindness.' They discuss the balance between humor and existential dread in the film, its three distinct vignettes, and the thematic elements of control, belief, and absurdity. The conversation also touches on the de…

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Episode 41: “The Work” by Bri Lee + “The Radio Hour” by Victoria Purman 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Peeling back the veneer of the New York art scene, Bri Lee takes readers into the background world that fuels the industry. ‘The Work’ follows the lives of two protagonists from vastly different backgrounds: gallery owner, Lally, and antiquities dealer, Patrick, as they each follow a path to success, but at what cost? + Victoria Purman takes reader…

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Ep 369 - All Things Mad Max 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Join Josh Knapp (the broadcast engineer) and Paul James (the actor) as they delve into the Mad Max saga. From Josh's newfound appreciation for Mad Max: Fury Road to analyzing the impact of various characters and films, this episode covers it all. They discuss the evolution of the series and character arcs across the series. This engaging discussion…

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Episode 40: “The Accident” by Fiona Lowe + “Suddenly Single at Sixty” by Jo Peck 42:22

3M ago42:22

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When a car veers off the road with devastating consequences, the small wheatbelt town of Garringarup is left reeling, but no one's worlds are more shattered than those of Hannah and Freya, the partners of the passengers. On a day when wedding bells should have been ringing, their lives are torn apart by the web of lies the accident has exposed. Thi…

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Ep 368 - Quick Cuts - The Fall Guy, The Green Mile, Rom Coms 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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This week we catch up on what we have been watching, like The Fall Guy, The Green Mile, Rom Coms, Babylon, Cabaret and The Bodyguard?By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Episode 39: Tension builds in Miranda Darling’s "Thunderhead" + Bel Schenk portrays teen angst in "The Most Famous Boy in Town" 40:00

4M ago40:00

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The outwardly comfortable life of mother and wife, Winona Dalloway, has dark currents running beneath. "Thunderhead" is her interior monologue as she navigates the everyday acts of collecting the children from school, shopping and preparing for a dinner party when in fact she is a woman in peril. A homage to Virginia Woolf’s "Mrs Dalloway", "Thunde…

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Ep 367 - Challengers 56:33

5M ago56:33

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In this episode we volley our opinions on Luca Guadanino's new tennis film with Zendaya, a Prince and West Side Story's Riff. Scored by Reznor and Ross, this movie has more meat on its bones than a standard sports movie.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Ep 366 - Civil War 59:27

5M ago59:27

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In this episode we talk about Alex Garland's film about war and the role journalists play in society. It includes a great score, cool song selection and strong performances by the Dunst/Plemons crew.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Minsode 38.5: Thrilling Australian crime with debut novelist Louise Milligan 25:16

5M ago25:16

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In a move away from investigative journalism and her previous deep diving non-fiction titles, Louise Milligan delves into crime fiction with debut novel, Pheasants Nest. It tells the story of Kate Delaney, a journalist who finds herself bound and gagged and being driven somewhere by a strange man. As someone haunted by the crimes she has had to rep…

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Episode 38: Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens + Storyland; A new mythology of Britain 43:36

6M ago43:36

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Miles Franklin Award winner, Shankari Chandran takes Cath to Cinnamon Gardens, an aged care home established by Tamil refugees and now run by their daughter. It’s run with love and dignity and has become an oasis for its culturally diverse residents…but the tensions of past wars and the prejudices of present day Australia which have long remained a…

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Ep 365 - Top Tens of 2023 1:43:37

6M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

We finally got around to watching as many 2023 films as we could. We are nailing down which ones were our favorites (or best, or highest regarded by us) and why!!By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

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Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches the Word of God.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Ep 364 - Dune Part 2 with Justin Arner! 1:14:07

6M ago1:14:07

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This week we go back to Arrakis with our special guest Justin Arner (multi-award winning creative producer). We talk about Villeneuve using shot selection for optimal storytelling, Hans Zimmer's overwhelming score and question some of the casting choices.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Proverbs 25 part one 1:00

6M ago1:00

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Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Galatians 6 part two 1:17:00

6M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the book of Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Proverbs 24 part 3 1:12:00

7M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches from the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Galatians 6 part one 1:13:00

7M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the the Apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Episode 37: Dive into the world of poetry with Peter Bakowski and Ken Bolton + veteran poet and broadcaster Mike Ladd on ‘why be a poet?’ 50:49

7M ago50:49

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Poetry seems a solitary pursuit but not for well known Australian poets Peter Bakowski and Ken Bolton - they recently released two new collections ‘On Luck Street’ and ‘Waldo’s Game’ in which they have collaborated from afar, co-telling stories using a ’call and respond’ writing technique. And former ABC Radio National broadcaster Mike Ladd has mad…

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Proverbs 24 part two 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Galatians 5 part four 1:09:00

7M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the book of Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Ep 363 - Oscarcast 2024 1:15:22

7M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

It's time for the golden statues! We go through who we think will win and who we would want to win in the biggest Oscar categories, and Josh has a golden addition to his shelf.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Proverbs 24 part one 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Galatians 5 part three 1:18:00

7M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Join Pastor, Brandon Teague of Temple Baptist Church as he preaches and teaches through the book of Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Ep 362 - The Zone of Interest 1:06:23

7M ago1:06:23

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We dive into Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest, an unconventional holocaust/family movie. The concept, the filmmaking techniques and the haunting sounds of the score and sound design come together with the grounded performances to form a film that is engaging and confrontational.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Proverbs 23 part four 1:05:00

7M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Galatians 5 part two 1:09:00

7M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the letter to the Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Proverbs 23 part three 36:00

8M ago36:00

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Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Minisode 36.5: Molly Schmidt’s "Salt River Road" 16:18

8M ago16:18

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Molly Schmidt’s "Salt River Road" is a searing account of grief and redemption set in the big sky/small town landscape of south-west WA. Racism, poverty and politics are part of life in country Western Australia in the 1970’s. Yet, for the Tetley family all that matters is they have lost their beloved mother Elena. They're falling apart and are in …

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Galatians 5 part one 1:16:00

8M ago1:16:00

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Welcome to Temple Baptist Church. Join Pastor, Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the book of Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Proverbs 23 part two 1:05:00

8M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Join Pastor, Brandon Teague is he teaches and preaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Ep 361 - American Fiction 1:03:33

8M ago1:03:33

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Cord Jefferson's biting and funny satire/familiy drama is the subject of this week's podcast. We get to see Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Tracy Ellis Ross, and a host of other actors put in great performances with a that know's what it is doing. Once you are in the theater, Jefferson nudges you with humor, anger, outrage and real touching mome…

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Galatians 4 part four 1:10:00

8M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the letter of the Apostle Paul to the Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Proverbs 23 part one 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Galatians 4 part 3 1:29:00

8M ago1:29:00

1:29:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the letter to the Galatians.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Ep 360 - Oscar Noms and Maestro 1:15:30

8M ago1:15:30

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This week we reflect on the Oscar nominations and celebrate some of the choices while scratching our heads about others. Then we tiptoe into a light critique on Bradley Cooper's new film Maestro (also Oscar nominated!)By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Proverbs 22 part 4 1:06:00

8M ago1:06:00

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Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Proverbs 22 part three 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches from the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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Ep 359 - Poor Things 1:11:08

9M ago1:11:08

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Yorgos Lanthimos plus Emma Stone equals another movie you can't look away from. With committed performances from Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo added, this film is both funny and thought-provoking.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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Episode 36: “The Disorganisation of Celia Stone” + the secret life of a romance writer 42:02

9M ago42:02

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Celia appears to have it all and her life is running like clockwork - and so it should because she has it planned down to the very last minute - but then along comes a challenge that could be her undoing! Celia is thrust into a process equal parts amusing and heartbreaking as she shakily charts a new path. + From falling for the boy next door to ro…

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Proverbs 22 part two 1:07:00

9M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Join Pastor Brandon Teague as he preaches and teaches through the wisdom book of Proverbs. There we find timeless answers to help with life's modern problems.By The Old Paths Broadcast

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