Welcome everyone! Join host, Aaron Strand, as we take a historical deep dive into the life and work of cinema's greatest directors. We skip across time, genre, and nationality to explore the greatest and wildest stories from the history of film, and use the lives of these extraordinary artists to examine the broader historical context that shaped their art. Think 'Hardcore History' meets 'You Must Remember This'. Between our main story episodes, we will be releasing 'One-Reelers'. These shor ...
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Welcome to Making Motivation with Dr. Drill. Tune in and help us solve the world's problems through discipline, motivation, education and exercise.
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HACKED: Into the minds of Cybersecurity leaders
Talking cybersecurity with nexus IT Security group
We are giving an inside look into the minds of today's cybersecurity leaders and defining trends for the upcoming threat landscape, what’s top of mind for security leaders, and advise for security leaders and practitioners.
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63. 'Cleo from 5 to 7' Live at the Plaza Theatre 1-23-25
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24:04Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Agnes Varda's 1962 film 'Cleo from 5 to 7'. Before the screening we hosted the OFFICIAL Agnes Varda lookalike competition (you can check out the video on our Instagram and Tiktok). So this podcast is featuring the-post film audience discussion! Come see us for o…
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64. 'High and Low' Live at the Tara Theatre 2-4-25
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10:58Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Tara Theatre in Atlanta, GA introducing Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low' as part of Videodrome's KUROSAWA NOIR screening series. Come see us for our next Behind the Slate live show, March 27th where we will be screening Walter Hill's 1979 film 'The Warriors' Tickets here Email us: behindtheslatep…
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One family's account of a bucket list vacation interrupted by the violence of the October 7 attacks.
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Aaron is joined by one of the most influential independent filmmakers in the world, Andrew Callaghan - creator of 'All Gas No Breaks', 'Channel 5', and director of the new documentary 'Dear Kelly'. Andrew shares what it was like creating his new film, and how his innovative self-distribution strategy led to a $100k opening weekend and over 30,000 w…
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61. Interview with filmmaker Evelyn Lorena
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1:14:47IN 1 WEEK CRASH ZOOM WILL BE MOVING EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR OWN PODCAST FEED. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE. Apple Podcasts Spotify Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards. She takes throu…
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Zion 2024 Official Debrief with Christian and Aaron
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2:16:47In October of 2024, my cousin and I went on a bucket-list journey to the high desert of Utah and Zion National Park. The experience was life-changing. Here is our official debrief, recorded while driving back from a day trip to the Catskills.
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60. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (1-1-25)
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1:14:11HAPPY NEW YEAR! IN 2 WEEKS CRASH ZOOM WILL BE MOVING EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR OWN PODCAST FEED. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE. Apple Podcasts Spotify On today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024. You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's…
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59. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (12-25-24)
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1:07:54IN 2 WEEKS CRASH ZOOM WILL BE MOVING EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR OWN PODCAST FEED. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE. Apple Podcasts Spotify Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes a…
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58. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (12-18-24)
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1:25:21IN 3 WEEKS CRASH ZOOM WILL BE MOVING EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR OWN PODCAST FEED. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE. Apple Podcasts Spotify Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes a…
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57. 'Rolling Thunder' Live at the Plaza Theatre 11-20-24
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34:56Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Sergio Leone's 1967 film 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion! Come see us for our next live s…
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56. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (12-10-24)
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1:06:09Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (Deadline…
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Thanksgiving 2024. Pissing Down Rain, Going on a Hike
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55. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (12-3-24)
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1:18:10Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: AI training on Hollywood (The Atlantic) Wicked Cellphone Vids…
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54. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (11-25-24)
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1:07:29Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: A newly discovered Spec Script (The Hollywood Reporter) WBD's…
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53. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (11-18-24)
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1:02:29Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: CW Layoffs (Deadline) Recent layoffs at the Academy film Arch…
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52. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (11-13-24)
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1:16:30Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss: An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an artic…
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The play-by-play of my October 2024 trip to the beautiful, Zion National Park.
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51. 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' Live at the Plaza Theatre 9-25-24
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35:41Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Sergio Leone's 1967 film 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion! Come see us for our next live s…
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E-bike Journey_Best Back To School Wishes_School Board Debacle
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Dog Days of Summer 2024_JD Baker Podcast_Artificial Intelligence and Plant Genetics
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One Man National Asset (OMNA), with Judd Baker
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1:21:36I have conducted many podcasts with Devildogs from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines. When leadership comes up and I inevitably ask who was among the most influential and squared away individuals, a handful of names come up. Judd Baker is always at the top of the list. During my four year enlistment, I was fortunate to serve among some tre…
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Host Aaron Strand discusses the problems facing indie film makers and the American film industry as a whole. Email us: [email protected] Instagram: @behindtheslatepod TikTok: @behindtheslatepod YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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49. 'Five Easy Pieces' Live at the Plaza Theatre 6-30-24
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42:06Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Bob Rafelson's 1970 film 'Five Easy Pieces'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion! If you would like to join us for future live e…
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Jon Martin is a former US Marine and outdoors enthusiast. In this podcast, we discuss the similarities and differences between humping a pack in the Marine Corps and the civilian sector. There is a lot to discuss and we get quite philosophical in this podcast. Over the past several years, Jon has literally stepped up his game, to the point that he …
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48. 'Woman in the Dunes' Live at the Plaza Theatre 5-23-24
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34:29Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1964 film 'Woman in the Dunes'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion! If you would like to join us for futu…
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Alfred Bari, USMC: The Italian Tank
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1:08:14Alfred Bari is a former Marine infantryman and native of New Hampshire. Bari was a radioman in 3rd platoon, C Company, 1st Bn 6th Marines between 1993-1997.Following honorable discharge, Bari spent 20 years working as a butcher and loved it. He has also been a pro wrestling fan forever and once aspired to join Killer Kowalski's wrestling school but…
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Kris Giuranna - Former Marine and author on his pending book, Alcohol: The War After Iraq.
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1:22:33Kris Giuranna is a former active duty Marine Sergeant (2003 - 2012). He served in the primary MOS of 0341, infantry mortarman and security forces.Sgt G deployed to Afghanistan 04-05, Iraq 06, Iraq 07-08: was awarded 2 combat action ribbons and myriad personal and unit citations including Joint Service Commendation Medal and Outstanding Volunteer Se…
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Karen Carey is an accomplished interior designer, award winning photographer, and published author. She is the owner of Karen Carey Design Studio in Montgomery County PA. Prior to opening the design firm, Karen owned a portrait photography business for 20+ years. She's won several prestigious national photography awards, has been published in numer…
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Pat McKernan: Marine Vietnam Veteran, Career Police Officer
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1:38:55Patrick McKernan grew up in Norristown, PA. His grandfather, father and uncle were all police officers. His father was also a United States Marine who served in WWII.Upon high school graduation, Pat enlisted in the Marines much to his father's chagrin, as the War in Vietnam was underway. Pat soon shipped down to Parris Island and completed his infa…
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Police Chief, Marine Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient, Joe Daly Reflects on a Lifetime of Service
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1:10:51Joe Daly has served his country and community for 57 years!Born in West Philadelphia, Joe enlisted in the Marine Corps upon high school graduation and was soon on the ground in Vietnam, serving as a machine gunner with Echo Company 2/7. He served two tours in Vietnam, earning a battlefield promotion to Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star, Viet…
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Doug Ross: 76 Year Old Wrestling Coach, Upright Bassist and Leader of the Doug Ross
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1:19:35Doug Ross is a Renaissance Man of sorts, boasting a variety of talents. He is a former collegiate wrestler and wrestling coach, teacher and now retiree. But at 76 years of age, the physical strength and spirit this man possesses exceeds that of most people half his age. Doug can perform pullups, pushups, squats and other bodyweight exercises with e…
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Sgt. Rick Swehla, Leader of Marines
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1:18:25Sgt. Rick Swehla was the Platoon Guide of 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines between 1993-1995. He was squared away, stern but fair and the epitome of leadership-by-example - exemplifying the kind of Marine we all wanted to be. Under “Sgt. Swehla’s” leadership, along with SSgt Cobbs and Lt Cooper, our platoon trained our asses …
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Joe McCarthy is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 at the age of 16, after being turned away from the Army for being too young. Joe served in 2nd Recon Battalion and later an artillery unit. In this episode of Making Motivation, PFC McCarthy tells his service story, which continues to the present.…
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Brotherhood Ambush Patrol with Shawn Gates, Robert Nunn and Adron Presley
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1:39:54Making my motivational rounds, I invited West Virginia's, Shawn Gates onto the podcast to catch up on old times and discuss our service in the USMC. Thought it would be a nice touch to surprise Gates with our 1/6 brothers, Robert Nunn and Adron Presley. It was smiles all around, as we reminsiced.We enjoyed a great conversation today, as Gates share…
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Wings Level with Air Force Veteran, Rick Sands
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1:03:54Rick grew up in Philadelphia native and enlisted in the Air Force, serving in Viet Nam at Phu Cat Air Base. This is his story.
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My neighbor, Marcos Gonzalez has been collecting Transformers since the 80's when, as a little boy he stared into the television watching Optimus Prime and Megatron fight it out in an epic battle between good and evil!"Roll out" with us as Marcos gives us a personal tour of his vast collection. It truly is, more than meets the eye!Intro music: Tran…
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An extraordinary account of a life well-lived, the bond between mother and son and how all the love comes back to us in the end. Rush, Time Stand Still "I turn my back to the windTo catch my breath before I start off againDriven on without a moment to spendTo pass an evening with a drink and a friend I let my skin get too thin I'd like to pause, no…
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Guest Lineup and Motivational Thoughts, Weekend of April 13
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Sue O’Sullivan, My Chainsaw Sensei!Making Motivation Podcast mission: honor authentic people and tell their motivating stories. In the process, we aim to inspire and inform, put smiles on faces and a little fire under the asses of the masses. Date and Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 1100Context: A unique hobby of mine is chainsaw carving, not a lo…
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Semper Fi With C1/6 Squad Leader, Erik Watson
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46:47Musical Intro: Beck, Where It's AtErik Watson grew up in Long Island, NY and from a very young age he dreamed of being a United States Marine. Manifesting this ambition in the early 90s, Erik shipped off to recruit training in Parris Island, SC and was soon out serving in the Fleet Marine Force, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regime…
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Jim Valentin, Esq - Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Ret), Lawyer and Firearms Instructor
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1:14:28Jim Valentin served in the Air Force for twenty years, operating in Vietnam, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He flew in various aircraft, such as the C-150 Spectre Gunship and has a great many stories to tell. His resume: Enlisted in Air Force December 1968 Motivation: Vietnam war, draft, older brother was already in AF AFSC/MOS jet engine/ hel…
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Guests include Deirdre Callaghan, Jim Valentin, Erik Watson
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Musical intro: These Are The Days. 10,000 ManiacsContext: I grew up with Deirdre in the Pine Barrens of NJ. She is a gifted artist and has always been an outstanding human being and friend. Bio: My name is Deirdre Callaghan and I am originally from Jersey City, NJ I attended Saint Peters grammar school in Paulus Hook section of Jersey City. The sch…
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Making Motivation With Jay Houle: Lifelong Friend, USMC Helicopter Mechanic and Devildog Dad
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1:22:53Sunday, March 22, 2024 Context: I grew up with Jay Houle in the Pine Barrens of NJ. We were part of a tight knit group of friends who were always together - surfing, drinking beer and otherwise carrying on. We remain great friends to this day, though our busy lives don’t offer the freedom of jumping in the truck and heading down to LBI as often. Fo…
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Rain Day Thoughts. Pending Guests. Podcast enthusiasm.
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Panning for Gold with Andrew Von Hack!
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2:36:25Andrew Von Hack, AKA "Hack" and I served together in 1st Battalion 6th Marines in the 90's. Hack is a larger-than-life fellow, with a variety of interests and experiences to share.Join us as we compare notes, flashing back to our time in service. Thereafter, Hack is generous enough to provide us a tour of his gold nugget cache, 600+bourbon bottle a…
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