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From smoking and cancer to climate change, this is the story of how to manufacture doubt. Investigating the industry response to claims there could be asbestos in make-up, and the tactics that could be used to cast doubt over the science and create controversy.
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This is the podcast where we watch a movie from our past that had a lasting impression on our little gay lives. If we had no business watching it - we stole our parents VHS copy and watched under the cover of night. If a diva gave a rousing speech - we memorized it and lip-synced it at a talent show. Join Scott and Pete each week for a look back at the Movies That Made Us Gay!
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A.I. Made Us Watch

Squirrels in a Trench Coat, LLC

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Hosts Eli & Diana asked an A.I. Chatbot to pick out a movie to watch. But it turned evil, took over our TV, and it's demanding we sit through randomly selected movies or it will destroy humanity! Now we've got the only movie review podcast that might save the world.
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The Games That Made Us

Brent, Kirk, & Benny

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Wherein we talk about video games, or, as Joseph Lieberman would call them "murder simulators." Explicit language. Lots of beer. What could go wrong? Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamesThatMadeUsPodcast Thanks to Kevin McLeod for the theme music! Check him out here: incomp ...
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Is everybody in? The show is about to begin! Music is an important part of life and everybody remembers their first concert. Every week Brian will be interviewing musicians, music industry professionals and podcasters, exploring their music and concert experiences. Let's get those nostalgia juices flowing.. Now without further adieu Let's get on with the shooooow!!! Www.concertsthatmadeus.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/concerts-that-made-us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ...
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We all have moments in our lives that molded and forged us into the people that we are today. We take a comical deep dive into these stories with the people that lived them... These are the stories that “Made Us.”
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Media Made Us

Media Made Us

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Every generation is molded by the media they consumed as kids. Join us as each week we discuss a tv show, movie, song, or book that shaped our childhood - for better or worse. If your vocabulary is made up of primarily Spongebob quotes, this is the podcast for you! Cover art photo provided by Tracy Thomas on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@stanmeg
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The Games that Made Us

Nathan Savoy and Dan Schlosser

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Lifelong friends and huge nerds Dan Schlosser and the Nathan Savoy discuss the finer points of the video games that impacted them as kids. Special thanks to @evantarrh for our awesome theme music!
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What happens when two guitar junkies that have been obsessing about music gear together for 30 years, live 3 hours away from each other and need bro time? They do a rad podcast with the great musicians we have all grown up listening to. We dive into the instruments that inspired them to become musicians, the gear of their careers, studio tips, what was used on various recordings, killer buys, nightmare stories and everything in between.
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Latina intersectional feminist, media scholar, and media maker Maggi Delgado, hosts these bilingual interview and storytelling podcasts. In Mixing it Up with Maggi, she interviews her peers and experts on various topics, all through an intersectional feminist point of view. Tv that Made Us is a nostalgic and analytical look at retro TV narratives that have shaped millennials.
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The seeds of where your love for Music began. From your first record (album) to your first concert. How did you get to where you are now in your taste for Music. Interviews with Music Artists / Engineers / Family and Friends that helped mold our love for Music.
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In a fast-changing city like Singapore, buildings and street scenes familiar to us may not last for long, but upon entering the homes of Singaporeans, you are likely to find personal objects that can evoke the sights and sounds of a bygone era. The Objects that Made Us is a mini podcast series produced by Amy Sim and Yap Seow Choong. In every episode, we will be inviting a guest to share a personal object and the story behind it. These stories will offer glimpses of Singapore's past, weaving ...
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The WebJoy podcast is an inclusive community centered on celebrating the diverse origins, skills, and experiences that make up the tech industry. Talking with guests about their origin stories, what they love about working in their roles, and what they find joy in keeps this an upbeat and rather lighthearted podcast. We approach the world with optimism and hope, while recognizing the flaws and challenges within our own industry and the world at large. We believe that if we work together, we ...
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Made For Us

Tosin Sulaiman

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Made For Us is a new podcast for anyone who’s curious about how to design for inclusivity. The weekly show will feature interviews with entrepreneurs and experts in inclusive design who've made it their mission to create products that work better for everyone. Each episode will bring you insights from people who've spent years thinking, perhaps even obsessing, about how to develop products or build companies that are inclusive from the start.
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian is joined by Max Rael from industrial-postpunk icons History of Guns. Max delves into their latest album "Half-Light," offering a comprehensive look at the inspiration and meticulous creative process behind it. He elaborates on the conceptual and visual elements that shaped the music video for "What…
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“They look like big, good, strong hands, don't they? I always thought that's what they were.” We watched “The Neverending Story” with our friend Jared Anderson and we’ve got some unresolved trauma to work through. Listen, this movie scarred an entire generation of kids with some not-so-childlike themes - we’re talking bullying, loss of a parent, de…
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In which we discuss pegging, Flintstones vitamins, and getting lost in doughnuts. Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamesThatMadeUs…
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When we send off make-up for testing, the lab finds an asbestos fibre in two of the samples. Brunel University’s Experimental Technique’s Centre says they need to find at least 3 fibres to confirm the asbestos fibre came from the make-up sample, despite having strict protocols to ensure their lab is not the source of the contamination. This isn’t t…
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Jack Nicholson is actually the only sane person for once in this 1982 flop that A.I. forced upon us. Interesting for its time, it’s a white savior flick with nasty villains, a stolen baby, and some great ricochet SFX. Plus our friend James Yates joins us to give us some actual film history including a close call between star Valerie Perinne and Cha…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian is joined by Thomas Theron, from the progressive metal band Megalodon. Thomas shares the palpable excitement of Megalodon's triumphant return to the stage after a significant hiatus, eagerly highlighting their highly anticipated upcoming performance where they will be supporting the renowned Austral…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian engages in a captivating conversation with Ryan Policky, the creative force behind the band A Shoreline Dream, as they delve into the intricacies of their latest release, their eighth album titled "Whitelined." Ryan provides an in-depth look at the meticulous process behind the album's creation, she…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian is joined by Wayne Boucher and Sashan Pillay from the band Deity's Muse. They delve into their palpable excitement about the opportunity to support the renowned Australian progressive metal band Caligula's Horse during their South African tour this coming August. The discussion highlights the specif…
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When talc might be listed as a potential carcinogen, the industry assembles a ‘talc task force’. It’s the year 2000 and the talc industry has heard something big is coming its way. The US government agencies tasked with listing cancer causing substances are set to include talc. The initial recommendation was to list talc containing asbestiform fibr…
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Could companies clean up their talc? In the 1970s, talc companies worked out a plan to check their product for asbestos fibres. The problem was, mineralogist Sean Fitzgerald says the testing method they chose wasn’t sensitive enough to truly weed all asbestos fibres out. But this testing method was taken up not just in America but around the world …
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In the 1970s, a scientist discovers asbestos fibres in talcum powder. After Mineralogist Arthur Langer discovered asbestos fibres in the lungs of normal people in New York, he set out to investigate the source. How could people just going about their daily lives, not working directly with asbestos products, have been exposed? He started testing tal…
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After Hannah Fletcher’s cancer diagnosis, she investigates whether her make up contained asbestos. She was just 41 when she was diagnosed with mesothelioma – a rare cancer that’s very hard to treat. The average life expectancy from diagnosis is just 18 months. She says ‘One of the worst things that I've had to do was write letters to my children in…
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We're blowing off the dust on one of our favorite episodes, and revisting Terry Zwigoff's Ghost World. Originally posted as Movies That Made Us Gay Episode 66 on Sep 25, 2020 - we had to dig WAY back in the archives for this one. We were still baby podcasters back then but this episode is still just as fresh after all these years. We'll be back wit…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian is joined by guitarist and President of Schecter Guitars Michael Ciravolo. The two engage in a deep and insightful conversation about Beauty in Chaos's highly anticipated fourth album, "Dancing with Angels." Michael delves into the meticulous creative process behind the album, detailing the inspirat…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian engages in a captivating conversation with musician Basson Laas about his dynamic career and his recent single, "Worth Loving." Basson delves into the evolution of his music since his high school days, offering a detailed account of how his sound has matured and diversified over the years. He provid…
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In this episode, Brian is joined by Jamie, Chuck, and Jason from the band Jasper Dan to discuss their latest track, "Mama Voodoo." The band members delve into the song's inspiration, rooted in personal experiences and mystical themes, and share insights into their collaborative creative process. They emphasize the importance of capturing live perfo…
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Finally, somebody’s talking about Pulp Fiction! A.I. made us watch this Tarantino classic that’s already been discussed to death. But we’ve got hard hitting questions like where are all the theme restaurants these days? Why is Winston Wolf wearing a tuxedo at 8am? And is this movie actually the first podcast?? Plus our very special guest James Yate…
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Is there asbestos in make-up? If you look through your make-up bag, you might have a blusher, eye shadow or face powder that contains the ingredient talc. But there are questions about its safety. Women diagnosed with cancer have started launching court cases against cosmetics companies claiming some products are contaminated with asbestos. It turn…
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“Miss, can you handle this bus? - Oh, sure. It's like driving a really big Pinto.” We watched our favorite 90s action movie Speed, with our favorite 90s hunk Keanu Reeves this week on the podcast with our friend Adam J. Yeend. All of the greats are turning 30 this year (Interview with the Vampire, the Lion King, True Lies, and this Jan DeBont actio…
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Podcast Episode Summary: Concerts That Made Us On this episode Brian is joined by Hardman from the band Diverted Disorder to discuss their latest track "Serpent Queen." Hardman delves into the intricate songwriting process behind the track, explaining the inspiration and creative decisions that shaped its final form. Hardman shares the challenges t…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian delves deep into the music world with John Armstrong, the charismatic frontman of The Speed of Sound. John passionately discusses their latest release, "Mind Palace," a poignant track from their latest album "Cornucopia Minerva." He elaborates on the intricate themes of dementia and identity that pe…
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In which we plan our narcotics business, spray wasps with soap, and talk about Kirk's farmer tan. Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Th…
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Weird that we had to watch this mega-hit movie because when you think about it, Loki’s plan for world domination made about as much sense as our own A.I.’s. He might as well have forced The Avengers to watch and review random movies. Hey, that might have served him better than the fleshy Chitauri whose main weakness seemed to be punches and pointy …
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"Instead of the Mahi-Mahi, can I get just one Mahi, because I'm not that hungry?" We watched "The House Bunny", from 2008, with our friend Justin Allison and we want to pledge Zeta! The early aughts were a time the Playboy brand was definitely having a moment and Anna Faris and the filmmakers really capitalized on the wave Hef and the bunnies were …
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Glen Nubz Morrison from Lines of Loyalty delves into the band's latest record, offering insights into the creative process and thematic elements that define their new music. He elaborates on their transition from their previous identity, Mixed Company, explaining how the change has allowed them to evolve …
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Cody Perez from American Overdose delves deep into the creation and inspiration behind their new album "Artificial Infection." He provides a comprehensive look at the band's evolution, detailing how their sound has matured and expanded to include intricate guitar solos that add a new dimension to their mu…
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"I can't decide if my freinds are the best or worst thing that ever happened to me". We watched "The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy" written and directed by Greg Berlanti and we've got some gay stereotypes to squash! Whelp it's taken us this long to finally get to this one. When did we get to the point where a movie from the year 2000 is con…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brandon Mendenhall from The Mendenhall Experiment delves into the intricate details of their upcoming EP "Chasing Ghosts" and the single "Say it." He provides an in-depth look at the band's musical evolution, discussing how their sound has matured and diversified over the years. Brandon also opens up abou…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Trystan and Ashley Lower Hollow delve deep into the significant lineup changes and the myriad challenges they faced during this tumultuous period. They candidly explain how these issues ultimately led to a necessary reshuffle within the band. This decision was not taken lightly and resulted in some long-s…
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Oh shit, we forgot to record anything! Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamesThatMadeUsPodcast Thanks to Kevin McLeod for the them…
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Here’s some PROOF that we’re alive! A.I. waited until we weren’t sick anymore to force us to watch this Australian bromance. Hugo Weaving and Russell Crowe are having the time of their lives until some sick cat shows up to ruin everything - and we don’t mean the one they take to the vet! Thanks to Patreon subscriber tehzephyrsong for hacking the A.…
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"Once upon a time there were three very different little girls who grew up to be three very different women with three things in common: they're brilliant, they're beautiful, and they work for me." We watched "Charlie's Angels (2000) with our friends Anne and Ashley from "How Do You Drew" podcast and we still can't decide who is the head Angel. Our…
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In this episode of the "Concerts That Made Us" podcast, Cary Parsons and Steven Miller from the band Dark Remedy delve into an in-depth discussion about their latest track "Guilty as Charged." They explore the intricate details of their collaborative writing process, revealing how they blend their individual creative strengths to produce a cohesive…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian welcomes country sensation Presley Tennant, who discusses her latest release, "Somebody Like You," a heartfelt track inspired by her personal experiences and relationships. Presley delves into the emotional journey behind the song, revealing how it captures the essence of love and longing. She expla…
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“Are you all comfortable? Even the murderer?” We watched “Evil Under the Sun” (1982) with our friend and murder mystery expert Hiko Mitsuzuka, and you can find us all turban shopping for the foreseeable future. Now we know there are a ton of Hercule Poirot mysteries to choose from - from Albert Finney to Kenneth Branagh - all of them filled with th…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian welcomes Gabrielle and Kris from Black Note Graffiti to discuss their latest track "Place You Lie." Gabrielle delves into the song's theme of overcoming mental struggles and addiction, sharing personal anecdotes that inspired the lyrics and the emotional journey behind its creation. Kris elaborates …
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In this podcast episode, Mike Lee from the band Grin Cynic delves into the band's rich history, diverse musical influences, and electrifying live performances. He begins by tracing the band's origins, sharing anecdotes about their early days such as appearing on the Howard Stern Show and playing CBGB's, key milestones that have shaped their journey…
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In another very special episode (our second original test ep for this show), A.I. made us watch the bizarre Yorgos Lanthimos film “The Lobster”. In this movie, every p person who’s single gets hunted down, brought to a hotel, and has 45 days to hook up or else they get turned into an animal of their choosing. Hey don’t threaten me with a good time!…
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In which we dunk on Philadelphia, drink Venusian Space Poison, and struggle to remember who was hot in the 90's. Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian welcomes back Becky and Rob from Dystopica to discuss their musical journey over the past two years. Becky enthusiastically shares details of their first full-length album, "Infinite Reflection," which dropped on 17th May, highlighting its progressive and experimental elements. The duo delves into t…
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“Oh... as I hold this cold meat, I'm reminded of Winston. God rest his soul.” We watched “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) with MTMUG All Star Joshua Clement and we don’t do laundry, we don’t do windows and we DON’T do diapers. Listen, it’s been 30 years since this family comedy was released and our ideas about gender identity and expression have come a long…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Crystal from The Almas dives deep into the band's recent song "Lifeline," elaborating on its powerful mental health message and the inspiration behind its lyrics. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at the DIY music video, which was creatively filmed at a military museum, highlighting the unique challen…
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“Candy Cane? Hey anybody know a Candy Cane?” We watched “Joy Ride” (2001) with the hilarious Michael Morgan and we’re still brushing up on our CB lingo. This little gem of a movie from 2001 fits nicely into that category of unintentionally homoerotic films from the early aughts. Obviously, Paul Walker (RIP) is serving your friendly neighborhood Abe…
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In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian sits down with Isaac Thrower from the loud and energetic band Thrower, an exciting band with a gritty sound who recently completed a high-energy tour with rock heavyweights Saliva, Drowning Pool, and the up-and-coming band Above Snakes. The conversation kicks off with an in-depth discussion about Th…
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But for real, how fast CAN you run backwards with a boner? Relevant links: The episode artwork comes from cromaconceptovisual, and can be found here: https://pixabay.com/vectors/gamer-video-game-console-joystick-6022003/ A couple great Super Mario World romhacks you should check out are; SMW: Return to Dinosaur Land https://www.romhacking.net/hacks…
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“Don’t say that, Raimunda, or I’ll start crying. And ghosts don’t cry.” We watched “Volver” (2006) directed by iconic Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar and excuse us, we need to go call our mothers. Penélope Cruz plays Raimunda - a mother who does what needs to be done to protect her daughter in a time of dire need. When the ghost of Raimunda’s moth…
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In the latest captivating installment of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian sits down with the rising country music sensation, Dariann Leigh, to delve into the heartfelt emotions and creative inspirations behind her latest single, "Bury Me on Broadway." This melancholic yet beautifully crafted sad girl country anthem draws its poignant narrative from t…
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In this engaging podcast episode, the talented musicians MaxX and Love sit down to have an in-depth conversation about their highly anticipated debut album, "These Blues Might Get You Too," which is eagerly awaited by fans and is scheduled for release on the 14th of June. The duo provides listeners with a rich exploration of the album's deep-rooted…
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We’re in Big Trouble in Little Five Points because our live theatre project, the Atlanta Fringe Festival is this week! That means we haven't had time to watch AI's last assignment, Proof (1991). But in the meantime, here is our unreleased pilot episode, where A.I. made us watch John Carpenter’s masterpiece Big Trouble in Little China! Long-haul tru…
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“You want to get out of here? You talk to me.” Buckle your seatbelt because we had Will Padilla from the "1980s Now" podcast over to watch the George Miller 80s action classic Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior just in time for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" to hit theaters. We talk about the wild aesthetics of Miller’s apocalyptic adventure that follows Mad M…
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