Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final product. Full of fascinating anecdotes, the conversations also feature early demo versions and stems ...
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A podcast autopsy of media: how we consume it and how it informs our everyday culture.
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What actually happens behind the scenes. Follow Max on his journey through auditions and projects across Commercials, Theatre, Voice Overs, TV, and Film.
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The Filmmaking Confidential podcast is the quintessential resource for independent filmmakers – from aspiring students to seasoned pros. Each episode is filled with invaluable perspective, secret tips, how-tos and general philosophy about making films, no matter the budget, no matter the location. Hosted by award-winning indie filmmaker Steve Balderson, the attention is focused on what it takes to be a productive filmmaker in an industry that is risk averse and locked in a world where rigid ...
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Speaking with some of the most interesting creators within North Texas and beyond.
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The Bear's Den podcast returns for another season, Join Kev, Davie and host Danny Carissimi once more as they take a deep dive into the band's forthcoming new record 'Blue Hours'. The podcast features in depth conversations about each song and their experiences writing and releasing an album in 2022.
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The official CHPTRS podcast. An inside look at songwriting and recording. Stories behind the songs, hidden production tricks, and the friends that helped make the music.
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Join friends of the Club Adam and Symon for Talking Bullship, the official podcast of Melbourne City. Mixing banter, behind-the-scenes stories, and candid chats with players, coaches, and officials; enjoy a fresh, humorous glimpse into the personalities behind the badge - no bullship.
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The Mediajuice Podcast featuring Mediajuice founder and CEO Jeremy Snead. Join Jeremy and his podcast producer Jeremiah Isley every week as they give you an insider's view of filmmaking, production, video games and chat with guests known for their work both behind and in front of the camera!
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A podcast giving you the missing commentaries and first hand insights from the film makers behind the streaming content you love! Watch the film in sync with the episode or at your own leisure. Hosted by Grant Sputore and David McDonnell. You can find us on instagram @thecommentarycast and follow our hosts @grantsputore and @isthatyoudave
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Join your host Colton Gee, as he creates in-depth conversations with artists & performers from all genres, giving listeners an opportunity to go beyond the art and entertainment to connect with the individuals themselves and discuss their achievements and their journeys so far.
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Dishing Podcast: This once a month podcast from host Elaine Benoit features successful food bloggers who share their stories of success and failure and their advice to others on how best grow their food blog into a thriving business. Elaine also interviews experts in this competitive field to help bloggers fine-tune their websites, grow their audiences and uncover ways to take their food blogs to the next level. Elaine is dedicated to inspire, educate and help bloggers realize their dreams o ...
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TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away. Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.
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Big Brother winner Nicole Franzel and her mom host Coco Caliente Podcast. Mother and daughter discuss Big Brother, reality TV, parenting and more, on this weekly podcast. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/
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KWIZCAST is your all-access pass into the world of live sports and entertainment production. Industry veteran Greg Kwizak hosts in-depth conversations with fellow leaders in the field who work with some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. Learn what drives these talented people and how they achieved success in some of the coolest jobs in the biz! Whether you just love live events, are currently in the business or aspire to be one day, KWIZCAST takes you backstage into this cha ...
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In this Play Too Much original podcast, How Hits Made investigates the creative process of a song and the players behind it. We followed the band Great Caesar over the course of a year on their quest to elevate their success through a hit song. In this 5 part series we follow how the song "Take Me To The River" is made. Will this soulful pop epic propel the band to the next level? Will it force them to reconsider their craft? Or maybe a hit is just in the ear of the beholder - listen to How ...
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A Podcast for the Live Events and Entertainment Industries to inspire and inform our community through personal stories and panel discussions. No matter where you are on your journey there is something for everyone. Join us as we discuss all aspects of life behind the scenes. We explore our cultures, relationships, and other social issues that affect the growth and success of individuals and businesses. Find out how others achieved their success and how some pivoted during the pandemic of 20 ...
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A Podcast with a Twist: We talk Trending Topics, Entertainment, Relationships, The Power Of Positive Thinking & Money Matters with Our Host Author, Coach & Entrepreneur “Monique Je’”. Addressing topics alone or with special guest who agree to sit down and “Be Honest” about the topics that we address on our show.. The Shows Motto is: Lets be Honest and work through any issue one Truth at a Time. Subscribe & Follow our Podcast and be prepared to Learn, Laugh and Keep it Real with Monique Je’
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I was on Squid Game the Challenge 2 as Player 306 whats the Scoop? #squidgamechallenge #behindthescenes #contestantjourney #player306
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53:45On this episode of Let’s Be Honest Show, I sit down and really tell the story behind my experience as Player 306 on Squid Game: The Challenge – Season 2.This wasn’t just a game—it was a mental, emotional, and strategic battle played out on a worldwide stage. I break down what it was actually like behind the scenes:✔️ The pressure✔️ The strategy✔️ T…
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In this special Xmas episode, John is joined by Adam Buxton and producer Joe Mount to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album Buckle Up. Adam Buxton is a podcaster, actor, comedian and musician, best known for his long-running, award-winning Adam Buxton Podcast. Since launching in 2015, he’s become one of the UK’s most popular podca…
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John is joined by Haim and producer Rostam Batmanglij to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘I Quit’. Haim are an American pop-rock band from Los Angeles, made up of multi-instrumentalist sisters Danielle, Este and Alana Haim. Playing together in their family band growing up, they formed Haim in 2007 and released their debut EP…
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The novels VALIS, The Divine Invasion, and The Transmigration of Timothy Archer by legendary science-fiction author Philip K. Dick comprise the unofficial VALIS trilogy. Published between 1978 and 1982, these books use psychedelic imagery, religious history, and psychological inquiry to create a portrait of American culture in the late 70s and earl…
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John is joined by Parcels to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album “LOVED”. Parcels are an Australian electropop band consisting of Jules Crommelin, Louie Swain, Noah Hill, Patrick Hetherington and Anatole Serret. After moving from Australia to Berlin, Parcels signed a deal with French label Kitsuné. However, it was their collabor…
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In this special episode of Filmmaking Confidential, Steve Balderson sits down with actress Greta Nilsen, who stars as Sheba in his new feature film BRAINSTARE. What begins as a conversation about Scandinavian roots, acting technique, and the challenges of performing Joseph Suglia’s dense, cerebral script slowly unravels into something stranger — an…
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John is joined by Scottish musician and producer Sam Gellaitry. Described as “your favourite producer’s favourite producer”, Sam’s innovative, genre-blending electronic music and superb production skills have earned him a loyal fan following and industry respect over the past decade. Sam signed his first deal, with XL Recordings, at just 18. While …
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Ambient 1: Music For Airports by Brian Eno
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2:14:38This 1979 instrumental record is considered the beginning of ambient music by many of its listeners. We unpack Eno's intentions behind the function of such music, while considering his goal of provoking his listeners to contemplate their own death. We also do our best to define Ambient Music for ourselves and resist the pull of academic dissection …
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TN:167 Kae Tempest & Fraser T. Smith
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1:54:57John is joined by Kae Tempest and Fraser T. Smith to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album “Self-Titled”. Kae Tempest is an English recording artist and author. He began his career performing at open mic nights around London, quickly gaining a reputation for his powerful lyrical performances blending rap and spoken word poetry. Between 2008…
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Michelle Danner Acting Coach & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 108
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34:24Send us a text Max talks to Michelle Danner on how she navigates Producing, Directing and Acting in a project alongside teaching Acting students and coaching the likes of Gerard Butler, Salma Hayek and more. This is an opportunity for Actors to gain insights from an Acting Coach, with over 30 years experience, who is busy making movies. Michelle ta…
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Special Bonus: Connirae Andreas & The Wholeness Work
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1:15:30Today's special guest is Connirae Andreas, PhD. Learning (and experiencing) her "Core Transformation" and "Wholeness Work" have helped me navigate every aspect of my filmmaking journey from script to production to the big screen and beyond. On November 4, 2025, Connirae will be hosting a LIVE online training of The Wholeness Work. To register, and …
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TN:166 Hayley Williams & Daniel James
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1:47:32John is joined by Hayley Williams and producer Daniel James to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’. Hayley Williams is an American pop-punk and rock musician. She began writing songs in her early teens, signing a deal with Atlantic Records at just 15 years old. The label wanted her to be a solo artist, …
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This 1981 horror/comedy film has achieved cult status within the film buff community, built the mold for horror comedies, and completely traumatized Charlie in his youth. Despite the controversies around its creator, it has become ripe for personal interpretations. Interested in the media we discussed this episode? Please support the show by purcha…
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John is joined by The Favors, a duo composed of producer/singer-songwriter FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘The Dream’. FINNEAS is a Grammy Award-winning producer best known for his longtime collaboration with his younger sister, Billie Eilish. As her primary producer, songwriter and touring part…
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Helene Rousse Casting Director & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 107
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41:08Send us a text In this episode, Max talks to Helene Rousse a Casting Director based in Canada with over 35 years of experience in the business. We talk about what the industry looks like in Canada, emerging trends in filmmaking such as verticals, and casting insights for Actors. · Working in the growing world of Vertical Productions · Canadian indu…
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The Cast and Crew of LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY - PIECES OF THE PAST (Roundtable)
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40:56Today is a very special roundtable interview with the cast and crew of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, now streaming on Disney+ First up, we have Gaten Matarazzo, also known as Dustin from Stranger Things, and Tony Revolori, from Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, the most recent Spider-man movies, and the Willow TV s…
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John is joined by Pomplamoose - American indie-jazz duo Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn - to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Photogénique’, released in July this year. The two met while studying at Stanford University and began making music together in early 2008. They first gained widespread attention in late 2009 through their inventive…
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After being serialized in Heavy Metal magazine, this dystopian bio-punk comic was published as a beautiful book in 2010... and hardly anyone is talking about it now. We discuss the creators' intentions and hopes for the story, along with Heavy Metal's history, and Christian's youthful memories of Singapore. Interested in the media we discussed this…
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John is joined by Irish singer-songwriter CMAT and producer Oli Deakin, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’. CMAT, aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, is best known for her unique blend of country-infused pop music, which often incorporates humour and pop culture references. She released her debut album, ‘If My Wife New I'd B…
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John is joined by singer-songwriter and musician Laufey and producer Spencer Stewart to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘A Matter Of Time’. Having performed on numerous national TV singing shows in her youth, Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey released her first full-length album, ‘Everything I Know About Love’ in 2022. It was praised fo…
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John is joined by Piers and Kesi of seminal British dance act Rudimental, at Strongroom Studios in London to discuss how they wrote and recorded new album ‘RUDIM3NTAL’. Rudimental’s three members - Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden and Leon Rolle - started as childhood friends. After releasing their debut album ‘Home’ in 2013, the trio quickly became one o…
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This television show, created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, ran from 2021 to 2023, taking on themes like grief and indigenous identity with humor, inventive storytelling, and touching reminders of coming of age within a compassionate community. Interested in the media we discussed this episode? Track it down from here: Reservation Dogs Source…
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John is joined by Djo and producer Adam Thein to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘The Crux’. Djo, aka Joe Keery, is an American musician and actor. His music career began back in 2014 as a guitarist and drummer in the Chicago psych-rock/garage band ‘Post Animal’. He left to launch a solo career as Djo, balancing music with a starring …
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Ep08: Leah Davidson on Matildas Caps, VAR Heartbreak, and 35,000 Mysterious Likes
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43:01Adam and Symon catch up with City midfielder Leah Davidson to chat Matildas caps, European travel chaos, and that 89th-minute moment in Wuhan that had the squad thinking they’d won it. From growing up on the Gold Coast with Geordie roots to organising a post-season trip for eight, Leah unpacks a huge season, the sting of VAR heartbreak, and the mys…
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John sits down with Scottish artist, producer and DJ Josh Mainnie, at Baltic Studios, better known as Barry Can’t Swim, and producer O’ Flynn to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Loner’. Josh first began releasing under the alias Barry Can’t Swim in 2019, releasing a stream of singles that began attracting attention for their melodic, …
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This 2020 novel by Native American author Stephen Graham Jones mixes literary explorations of indigenous peoples' identity with slasher-film tropes, making it his first novel with mainstream success. Did Jones change something about his writing to get there, or did the literary world catch up to him? We discuss how history, symbols, and context fit…
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John is joined by Lorde and producer Jim-E Stack to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Virgin’. Lorde, is a singer-songwriter and producer from New Zealand who rose to fame in 2013 with the Grammy winning global hit track ‘Royals’. Her albums 2013’s ‘Pure Heroine’, 2017’s ‘Melodrama’, and 2012's ‘Solar Power’ all showcase her…
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Ep07: Rebekah Stott on Coaching Dreams, Olympic Drone Drama, and Going Full T-Rex
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46:34Adam and Symon are joined by City captain Rebekah Stott for a birthday episode stacked with cupcakes, coaching ambitions, drones at the Olympics, and why you’ll never catch her posting ravioli on Instagram again. From choosing the Ferns over the Matildas to T-Rex impressions, it’s a sharp, honest and hilarious chat with one of City’s most-loved fig…
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John is joined by Jamie xx, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘In Waves’. Jamie xx is an English musician, record producer, and DJ. He began his career as part of The xx, whose 2009 debut album ‘xx’ was instrumental in shaping the indie music scene of the 2010s. Jamie’s critically acclaimed solo debut, ‘In Colour’, arrived…
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Charles Soule Returns: A Journey into the End of The High Republic and TRIALS OF THE JEDI
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48:26This is a very special sit-down interview with best-selling Star Wars author Charles Soule, going in-depth into the end of The High Republic and his latest novel, Trials of the Jedi ... all recorded live from his hotel lobby during Fan Expo Dallas last month. Charles and I first spoke back in 2023 at Star Wars Celebration London and a LOT has happe…
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Ep06: Laura Hughes on Surprise Matildas Call-Ups, Canberra, and being the Queen of Chirp
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48:12Adam and Symon sit down with midfielder Laura Hughes to talk shark jerky, chirpy football, and a surprise Matildas call-up that interrupted training. From Questacon guillotine myths and Fyshwick firework runs to the Icelandic hot springs where Jon Snow lost his virginity - it’s a candid, chaotic ride through Canberra pride, on-field sass, and why H…
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Tony Gilroy, Alan Tudyk, and Margit Pfeiffer: LIVE from Lucasfilm (Roundtable)
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1:19:00Today is maybe the most insane episode of Talking Bay 94 ever: a jam-packed, three parter featuring my in-person, roundtable interviews with the cast and crew of ANDOR … live from Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco. Hear from Tony Gilroy (Showrunner), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), and Margit Pfeiffer (Supervising Sound Editor). Needless to say, this was…
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We’ve been having a look back through the Tape Notes archive to bring back some of our favourite early episodes that you may have missed. This selection is our conversation with Caribou, Dan Snaith, all the way back in Summer 2020. EPISODE NOTES In this episode John links up with Caribou a.k.a. Dan Snaith, to breakdown how Suddenly - his first rele…
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Fugazi, the legendary post-punk band, released Repeater, their first full-length record in 1990, and it still feels relevant today. We talk about the DIY ethic of the band and its label, and how they recorded a thematically unified collection of songs that is still interpreted in deeply personal ways by listeners who weren't alive when it came out.…
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Christian and Charlie have a couple things to say.
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Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe, and Megan Crouse: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 2)
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42:43Today is part two of my interview with my co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today's episode is with Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe (returning!), and Megan Crouse. I am so lucky that my first official Star Wars book involved working alongside these super talented and super kind people, and it is my honor to bring you their stories! D…
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John is joined by Nicolas Godin, one half of the French electronic duo Air, to explore how they wrote, recorded, and produced their iconic debut album, Moon Safari. Formed in 1995 by Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel, Air rose to global fame with ‘Moon Safari’ in 1998, a critically acclaimed, genre-defining album that helped elevate French pop …
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Amy Richau, Kelly Knox, and Dan Brooks: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 1)
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36:46This is part one of my interview with my fellow co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today's episode is with Amy Richau (returning from our Celebration Anaheim LIVE episode!), Kelly Knox and Dan Brooks, while next week will focus on the rest of the talented team! I am so lucky that my first official Star Wars book involved worki…
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Ep05: Leticia McKenna on Sam Kerr School Pick-ups, Not Getting Enough Credit, and Accidentally Giving Her Roommate a Black-Eye
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37:00Adam and Symon sit down with midfielder Leticia McKenna to unpack her very on-brand life: getting chauffeured from high school by Sam Kerr, getting zero credit for her podcast input, and the rogue water-bottle toss that left roommate Leah Davidson sporting a shiner. From Fred Again fangirl maths and graphic-design side quests to why an undefeated s…
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Marti Matulis: Vane from THE MANDALORIAN and SKELETON CREW
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14:08Today is my interview with Marti Matulis, the creature performer and actor who portrayed Vane in The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew, live from the hallways of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. Marti was so great to talk with and has so much passion and energy for both his profession and for the Star Wars galaxy. It was such a thrill to talk with him…
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John is joined by American singer and songwriter d4vd, to talk about how he wrote and recorded his debut album ‘Withered’. David Burke, aka d4vd, broke into music after beginning to produce tracks of his own to accompany Fortnite videos. Having taught himself how to make music on BandLab and uploading tracks online, he first saw success with the si…
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Rob Coleman: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2025
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55:18Today is my interview with the legendary ILM animation director Rob Coleman, live from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. This is the recording of the official TB94 panel on the Holonet News Stage, which occurred on Saturday morning of Celebration. Mr. Coleman has topped my list for potential interview subjects for years now, so this was a real drea…
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