Best Ari Winters Podcasts (2025)

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Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD 34:33

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You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how it explains why teens make so many risky decisions; how understanding …

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243. Witch Church Weekly Sermon 9.21.25 | Virgo-Pisces Eclipse Cycle Recap 53:37

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Virgo & Pisces eclipse cycle, oh my! Also, what was happening for you about 9 years ago when the North Node was in Virgo & South Node was in Pisces? (November 2015 through May 2017) 🌼MAL'S INFO ⁠⁠Book an astrology or tarot session with Mal here!⁠⁠ 🪐 IG: @_malloryhasty TikTok: @mal_the_pisces ⁠⁠Youtube channel ⁠⁠ Join My Newsletter…

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544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter 31:49

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.By Edith Bowman

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Descending With Persephone Meditation 15:51

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Experience profound connection to Hekate and Persephone in this meditative journey. Unlock your inner mysteries as we descend into HER realness, for inner exploration, healing, and transformation. We begin this journey by activating our energetic roots, summoning what sustains and releasing what burdens. Persephone's message of balance, mercy, and …

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543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing 44:38

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It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own …

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542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing 29:14

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It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the fi…

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How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD 31:12

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From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health, how to support children and teens in the aftermath of disasters, and how parents can talk to their children about traumatic events in the news. Learn more …

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Making a feature film for under 250k in 7 days with 'TAPE's Bizhan Tong and Stephen Belber 1:13:30

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Join us for this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we chat to director and writer Bizhan Tong and screenwriter Stephen Belber to talk about their latest feature film TAPE. Tape is an adaption of Stephen's written feature (also called TAPE) back in 2001, directed by Richard Linklater. They chatted with Giles Alderson about how they collaborated and ma…

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541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 33:31

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is score…

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540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses 28:08

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It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it…

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Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD 24:46

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Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. Neuropsychologist Duke Han, PhD, talks about why some older adults are at risk, financial vulnerability as an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from falling victim to a scammer. Learn more about your …

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Willem Dafoe & Nadia Latif talk 'The Man in My Basement' 26:02

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Welcome back to The Latest Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of the most anticipated films with the creative minds who make them. This week, we're honored to have a pair of brilliant artists to discuss their new psychological thriller, a film that explores the chilling depths of history, identity, and the burden of legac…

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539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music 36:11

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live. It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.comBy Edith Bowman

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538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club 38:49

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It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders fo…

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Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD 33:18

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For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes, mood and memory changes. Now, researchers are learning more about the short- and long-term health effects of menopause. Clinical health psychologist Rebecca Thurston, PhD, discusses links between menopause symptoms and long-term cardiovascular and Alzheimer’…

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How to write and direct comedy features with ‘Poor Things’ Writer Tony McNamara & ‘Austin Powers’ Director Jay Roach: 'The Roses' 44:09

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, returning hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan are joined by writer Tony McNamara and producer/director Jay Roach to discuss their latest feature film The Roses (2025), starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andy Samberg, to name a few. Tony McNamara – Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Favouri…

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537: Darren Aronofsky On The Music Of Caught Stealing 31:53

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Darren Aronofsky, who returns to the podcast to discuss his comedy crime thriller, Caught Stealing. Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz and Liev Schreiber among others, it tells the story of New York bartender Hank Thompson, who finds himself in all manner of trouble with a motley crue o…

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Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD 41:52

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Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of “Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture,” discusses “boy" culture; why boys are naturally as emotionally intelligent as girls; the societal pressures that lead to disconnection among …

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Sir Ben Kingsley & Chris Colombus: From Sexy Beast to Harry Potter to The Thursday Murder Club! 51:18

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Conor Boru and Francis Annan welcome two icons of the filmmaking world: producer, writer and director Chris Columbus, and Academy Award-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley. Chris Columbus – the creative force behind classics such as Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films – shares his exp…

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242. Witch Church Weekly Sermon 8.24.25 | Fixating on "The Goal" & Manifestation Re-Check 40:07

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Mercury exits the shadow on Monday 8-25! Saturn returns to Pisces 9-1-25 through 2-14-26. Rising Sign forecasts for Saturn's last stop in Pisces. 🌼MAL'S INFO ⁠⁠ Book an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrology or tarot session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Mal here!⁠⁠ IG: @_malloryhasty ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Newsletter

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536: Ari Aster On The Music Of Eddington 37:19

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Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during Covid, which quickly escalates into all manner of chaos as battle lines are drawn. Eddington is scored by Daniel Pemberton and Bob…

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Braille and Adaptive Tehcnology with international guest Matthew Horspool | Winter 2025 | ReVISION 33:02

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It's not too often that you meet someone on vacation during a Blind Citizens Association meeting, but I had the honour of exactly that this month. Matthew Horspool is his name, and luckily, he had time in his travels to chat with me about Braille, adaptive technology, and the very interesting strategies he uses to read texts - including something I…

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Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD 35:22

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From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers” discusses what it means to be numerate; how numeracyaffects people’…

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Ari Aster: Hereditary, Midsommar & Beau is Afraid writer-director on making A24's Eddington 33:14

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This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with none other than Ari Aster – the acclaimed writer-director behind Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019) and Beau is Afraid (2023). They dive deep into the making of his latest feature film, Eddington (2025). With a stellar cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emm…

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535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars 23:15

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We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman

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534: Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk The Life Of Chuck 20:33

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everyman' Chuck Krantz, charting his life in reverse order, chronicling a death that coincides with the end of the universe to his forma…

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241. Witch Church Weekly Sermon 8.17.25 | Last Week of Mercury Limbo 38:51

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Final week of Mercury in their shadow! Mercury sextile to Mars to begin the week ahead ⭐️ 🌼MAL'S INFO ⁠⁠ Book an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠astrology or tarot session ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Mal here!⁠⁠ IG: @_malloryhasty ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Newsletter

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533: Michael Pearce On The Music Of Echo Valley 37:10

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From a waiting room at a railway station, Edith is joined by Michael Pearce. Michael is the director of the Apple TV + film, Echo Valley. Starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, Echo Falls tells the story of a mother who comes to the aid of her daughter when she turns up in somewhat of an alarming state. It's scored by Jed Kurzel - soon to be a…

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Creativity, Burnout & Mental Health in Filmmaking with Matt Follows, Dom Lenoir & Conor Boru 55:10

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Today’s episode of The Filmmakers Podcast takes a slightly different turn. Instead of focusing on a particular film, this conversation dives deep into a topic that affects all creatives - mental health. Host Dom Lenoir is joined by director Conor Boru and former filmmaker Matt Follows for an open, honest, and insightful discussion on what it means …

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Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD 43:42

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What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be, discusses the importance of accurately…

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532: Celine Song On The Music Of The Materialists 44:25

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Celine Song, writer and director of romantic comedy, The Materialists. Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, the film follows the story of a New York City matchmaker torn between her aspiring-actor ex-boyfriend and a charming millionaire. It's scored beautifully by our old friend, Daniel Pembert…

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Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD 23:18

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Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and pain, and the difference between chosen and unchosen suffering. Please…

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Making an indie film for under 100k! Director and writer Tony Burke and Actor & Exec Craig Russell talk making PROTEIN 1:16:42

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On this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast we chat with the team behind Protein, a brilliant indie made for pretty much nothing with a fabulous ensemble. Join host Giles Alderson as he chats with director and writer Tony Burke and actor and exec producer Craig Russell all about their experiences making their indie film. The talk, investment and dealing w…

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531: Composer John Murphy On The Music Of Superman 42:52

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Hello again, friends, and welcome to the second part of our Superman double bill with the composers that collaborated on James Gunn's movie. First up was David Fleming, in an episode that's already available for your listening pleasure. Now it's the turn of John Murphy, who has worked with James on a number of projects, but has a compiled a rich bo…

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530: David Fleming On The Music Of Superman & The Last Of Us 37:43

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CONTAINS BIG SPOILER ABOUT LAST OF US!!! We have a double header of you to start your week, as both composers who worked on James Gunn's Superman join me to discuss their collaboration on the film. We'll release our chat with John Murphy shortly, but first it's the turn of David Fleming, who was previously a guest on this show to talk about his con…