Best Classical Reception Podcasts (2025)

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ROMIN: No questions, no answers. That's the business we're in. 1:09:18

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Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there…

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IMPRINT COMPANION IS NO MORE (and the Best Discs of 2025) 34:06

16m ago34:06

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Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up - for the last time - to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases. Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the hosts: Blake Howard - Twit…

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ONE HOT TAKE: WAKE UP DEAD MAN w/ Drew McWeeny 22:19

2h ago22:19

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: A baffling death inside a quiet church draws Benoit Blanc into a tense investigation where faith, secrets, and suspicion blur as a close community turns against itself. DREW MCWEENY ONLINE VETERAN, FILM CRITIC, SCREENWRITER, INDUSTRY ANALYST TWITTER: @DREWMCWEENY SUBSTACK: DREWMCWEENY.…

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The Gallic Sack of Rome - Part 3 56:32

2h ago56:32

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In this episode, we discuss one of the more tragic episodes from the Gallic sack of Rome. We Who Are About to Die… The Romans who have remained in the city take up their defensive positions on the Capitol. The old patricians did not join them. Instead, their retired to their houses. Wearing their old robes of state, they settled down in the middle …

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Childless on purpose — the fertility crisis and the big decision 53:53

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When you enter your childbearing years, it can feel like everyone from the treasurer, your mum, and probably your Instagram reels really wants you to have a kid. But is it the right decision? Few women escape this conundrum of modern family-making, and unfortunately there is no easy or simple answer. But in this talk presented by the Sydney Opera H…

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ONE HOT TAKE: AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH w/ Conor O'Donnell 31:33

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Conor O'Donnell Co-host of the The B-Side podcast, write…

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ONE HOT TAKE: SENTIMENTAL VALUE w/ Lindsey Romain 25:31

24m ago25:31

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art. Lindsey Romain is a contributing writer for INSIDER, a former news reporter for Teen Vogue, and currently writes for a number of outlets, including Vulture, Thrillist, Refinery29, and Nerdist. NERDIST: ht…

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Episode 612: A Frosty Reception 2:35:25

3h ago2:35:25

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This week on the Experience, Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and talks about Rowdy Red Roberts, music reviewers on YouTube, Gulas / Welch studio shows, safety seals & ketchup, and much more! Plus Jim hosts Guess The Program! Thanks to our episode sponsors: DRAFTKINGS CASINO: Download the app or go to https://casino.draftkings.com and use code CORNETTE. P…

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ONE HOT TAKE: NO OTHER CHOICE w/ Walter Chaw 31:22

10m ago31:22

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Walter Chaw is an educator at The College of Arts & Media at the University of Colorado Denver and a senior film critic for the award-winning FilmFreakCentral.net, base…

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Surfer Tim Baker and doctor Peter Goldsworthy on living well with cancer 54:34

8m ago54:34

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Meet two men who will change the way you think about an experience most of us fear but will be touched by in some way. In Patting the Shark, surfing writer Dr Tim Baker describes his wild ride to reclaim a sense of control and agency after a cancer diagnosis. Celebrated author and GP Peter Goldsworthy’s memoir The Cancer Finishing School started ou…

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Understand your microbiome 54:34

1d ago54:34

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Are fermented foods really good for us? Do antibiotics destroy our gut flora? And have you heard about poo transplants? Our gut is teeming with trillions of microbial cells, and we are learning more all the time about how this affects everything from our digestion, to immunity, to mental health. So crack open your kombucha, because these leading re…

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ONE HOT TAKE: THE MASTERMIND w/ Jordan Raup 18:49

17m ago18:49

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: In 1970, failed architect James Blaine Mooney and cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run. Jordan Raup is the founder and editor-in-chief of The…

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Phantasy Star IV | E6: The Invention of Sephiroth [Krup, Valley Maze, Tonoe] 1:06:02

6d ago1:06:02

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What a pig this dog is! Before experiencing canine pork, we're finding Krup stuck in our teeth, lying about our academic career, telling people where I hurt myself today, spreading religion, leaving the cabinets open, embracing orange soda genericism, disinheriting a son, harnessing the power of CRBN, teaching kids in the home, figuring out if we'r…

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Doctor Who at 60 — still as attractive as ever 53:59

1d ago53:59

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Doctor Who has acted as a mirror to more than six decades of social, technological and cultural change. It's been able to evolve and adapt more radically than any other fiction. Why we are so addicted to fiction, and why does this wonderful wandering time traveller mean so much to so many. This talk was provided by the York Festival of Ideas. The F…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Gone With the Wind” with Soraya Nadia McDonald 58:28

7d ago58:28

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“Taking down sacred cows” has never really been our thing here, but we’ll happily make an exception for the David O. Selznick-produced adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s bestselling valentine to the Antebellum South, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed movies of all time, a vile work of racist propaganda and misogyny. Cu…

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ONE HOT TAKE: TRAIN DREAMS w/ Bilge Ebiri 28:48

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century. BILGE EBIRI IS A FILM CRITIC/WRITER/EDITOR AT NEW YO…

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CRITERION SESSIONS: BLACK FILMS AND FILMMAKERS w/ Craig "Uncle Crizzle" Lindsay 37:58

7h ago37:58

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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the great film and culture critic Craig "Uncle Crizzle" Lindsay shine a light on the black films and filmmakers in the Criterion Collection. Craig Lindsay Film and culture critic. Holla at him at @unclecrizzle. Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the hosts: …

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MUBIDAY: Kelly Reichardt w/ Brandon Streussnig 29:12

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We're here to cross the streams and discuss the amazing work of Kelly Reichardt, featured on MUBI, with the terrific, wise, and funny Brandon Streussnig. Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the hosts: Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-mi…

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ONE HOT TAKE: THE BALTIMORONS w/ Katie Walsh 13:50

1h ago13:50

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: A newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together. Katie Walsh is a Los Angeles-based film critic, journalist, podcast host, and moderator. She reviews weekly film releases for the Tribune News Se…

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Camillus with Marc Hyden 43:23

15m ago43:23

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Marcus Furius Camillus is an ancient Roman that it is hard to ignore, especially in the early days of the 4th century BCE. He has been regularly popping up in our episodes from the era, so we thought it would be wonderful to invite on a special guest to discuss his whole life in one handy biographic episode. Who is Marc Hyden? Marc Hyden is the Dir…

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The role of spirituality and religion in mental health care 54:36

6d ago54:36

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The connection between body and mind is well established. But mental health expert Daniel Fung also includes the soul in this 'ecosystem' that shapes your overall wellbeing. He envisions a future for mental health services, that is person-centred, holistic and consciously uses digital tools and social media. Beautiful minds, Loving hearts: Asian Me…

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A song for every feeling? Pub Choir's Astrid Jorgensen with Natasha Mitchell 1:04:17

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From innocently conning controversial radio duo Kyle and Jackie O as a kid, time in a Zambian convent as a teen, to nearly becoming an air traffic controller before finding her real passion - helping others find their voice - Astrid Jorgensen has quite a story to tell. Her new memoir is called Average At Best. She is anything but. She is anything b…

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Victoria's new treaty with First Peoples — a turning point for Australia? 42:51

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Australia now has its first treaty with this country's first peoples. After nearly a decade of formal consultation and negotiation, the Victorian Statewide Treaty has become law, and will come into effect from early December. This address outlines the long road to achieving the treaty, why it's important, and what comes next. The 25th Dr Charles Pe…

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Episode 611: Random Conversations 3:03:51

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This week on the Experience, Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and talks about Netflix buying WBD, Dave Meltzer's defense of Tony Khan, WWE Survivor Series star ratings, heat with Chyna & Triple H, 1981 Indianapolis, Jim's Comics Corner, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at s…

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Phantasy Star IV | E5: Stoned After Dinner [Mile, Zema, Birth Valley, Molcum] 1:06:59

13d ago1:06:59

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Well, Chaz, your brain seems to work a little bit. At least enough to listen as we're speaking with the beardy-guy-vestman, swallowing a town with quicksand, adding morality to terraforming, pounding Zima, performing a community raking service, experimenting with macros, stoning everyone in town, refusing to help orphaned children, discussing musta…

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Pay attention — writer Emily Maguire finds promiscuous curiosity and cultural receptivity in the creative process 54:35

7d ago54:35

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Humans are by nature creative, but how do we turn a spark of inspiration into something more tangible? Author Emily Maguire draws inspiration from some of the world's most creative minds — from Lin Manuel Miranda, to Susan Sontag, to explore the ingredients of a truly creative life. The 2025 Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Foundation…

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Can science keep dementia at bay and keep your brain sharper − for longer? 54:36

13d ago54:36

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As we grow older, changes to our bodies and minds are inevitable. But what if science could help us age better? Our experts on Big Ideas uncover the latest science behind healthy brain aging. What's possible in the fight against cognitive decline and dementia? How might you live a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life? Presented by Sydney Ide…

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Acclaimed author Christos Tsiolkas on fence-sitting in a time of fracture 53:54

14d ago53:54

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When acclaimed Australia author Christos Tsiolkas was invited to give the 2025 Ray Mathew Lecture at the National Library of Australia, he had in mind what he wanted to say, as difficult as it was. Then he got a rage-filled message from a longtime friend. How did Christos respond? Is fence-sitting an indulgence in an ethically troubled, divisive, d…

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Episode 610: Special Edition 3:28:03

8d ago3:28:03

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This week on the Experience, Jim puts together his list of 1984's Top 20 Wrestlers In Their 20s! Plus, Guess The Program! Also, Jim does a MX vs. RNR watch-along, and answers YOUR questions about righting AEW's ship, Gorilla Monsoon running the WWF, Crockett Cup '87, Ultimate Warrior's last WWE match, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: …

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ONE HOT TAKE: EEPHUS w/ Sean Burns and Isaac Feldberg 28:32

18d ago28:32

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This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE. Synopsis: Grown men's recreational baseball game stretches to extra innings on their beloved field's final day before demolition. Humor and nostalgia intertwine as daylight fades, signaling an era's end. Sean Burns Sean Burns is a film critic for WBUR’s Arts & Culture and a contributing writer a…

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The stories we tell about cricket — with Paul Giles and Gideon Haigh 1:09:58

7d ago1:09:58

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From The Don to Warny, the Gabba to the G, from its legacy of British colonialism, to the Asian powerhouse nations of today — cricket is not just a sport, but also a reflection of the societies who play it. Drawing on a wealth of writing about the sport, including novels, biographies, and media reporting, this lecture explores the cultural and hist…

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Phantasy Star IV | E4: Another Brain [Academy Basement] 1:06:52

17d ago1:06:52

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This monster business is no mystery after all. As we uncover the secrets, we're wondering if manga can be in color, installing headquarters in the basement, dropping multiple fishies, fingering to win, sweating to lose, producing the Venn diagram of veins and ticklers, conducting numerous brain activities, breeding monsters in the basement, telepor…

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Judge Navi Pillay on the fight for human rights, justice and accountability 54:36

11d ago54:36

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Born in apartheid South Africa, she became the country's first female high court judge. She sat on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and helped to establish sexual violence and rape as war crimes in international law. At a time of global conflict and instability, the work and achievements of Navi Pillay are a reminder of what can be a…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” with Alonso Duralde 58:20

8d ago58:20

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Critic, podcaster, and Christmas movie expert Alonso Duralde has issued a revised and updated edition of his essential guide “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas,” so he joins us to discuss one of his unconventional picks: the 1969 Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-produ…

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ONE HOT FEST: OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR w/ Billy Ray Brewton 22:56

9d ago22:56

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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ONE HOT FEST: REBUILDING w/ Billy Ray Brewton 17:58

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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ONE HOT FEST: ONDREJ PROVAZNIK ON BROKEN VOICES 27:16

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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ONE HOT FEST: NADIA FALL AND SUHAYLA EL-BUSHRA ON BRIDES 34:52

19d ago34:52

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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The Gallic Sack of Rome - Part 2 1:02:54

22d ago1:02:54

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Episode 167 - The Gallic Sack of Rome - Part 2 We rejoin the Romans and the Gauls in 390 BCE at the place where the Tiber river intersects with the Alia river. Turns out that when a bunch of Fabians upset the Gauls, those Gauls decide to march south towards Rome… How many Gauls and how many Romans met at the rivers’ edge? Well, the numbers are prob…

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Musician Holly Rankin on why young Australians feel that politics isn't delivering for them 53:51

19d ago53:51

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Young Australians are losing faith that our politics, our civic institutions and the mainstream media are working for them. Why is this? And how can our democracy adapt to win back the trust and engagement of new generations? The 2025 Speaker's Lecture was recorded at Parliament House on 27 October 2025. Speakers Holly Rankin - Musician and recordi…

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ONE HOT FEST: PEYTON REED 34:24

14d ago34:24

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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ONE HOT FEST: THE SECRET AGENT w/ Katie Walsh 18:56

14d ago18:56

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…

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What are universities for today? The usefulness of "useless" knowledge 54:36

9d ago54:36

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Are our universities facing an existential crisis by trying to be too many things? Places for learning, research, the production of new knowledge, the production of job-ready graduates, and profit-making enterprises? Does everything they do have to produce a tangible, measurable, practical, or profitable outcome? Should they also foster intellectua…

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ONE HOT FEST: ERIC K. BOULIANNE ON FOLLIES 30:59

13d ago30:59

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ONE HOT FEST – BIFF is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Brisbane International Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and chaos that, in its heyday, made it one of Australia's un…