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Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate consolidation, life affirmation, and challenging one's opinions.
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There's a force at work that keeps you from being you. We feel it, too. It's the reason we avoid making the call, the reason we put off the diet. It's why we've done nothing about that entrepreneurial idea, that creative endeavor, that new relationship. In his book The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield defines this universal force as Resistance. Welcome to The Resistance, a new podcast featuring honest interviews with creative persons about this force and the forms it takes.
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Creative Conners, Inc.

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Join Gareth and Mike as we chat about the technology used in scenic automation. We dive into machine design, programming, and electronics, and how all that stuff can be used on stage to bring motion into live performances. We also might take an occasional detour to talk about other interesting gadgets.
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Authentic Influence is a podcast about how the world's most interesting brands mobilize their masses to become more authentic. Tune in to hear Adam Conner interview the world's best CMOs, CEOs and founders.
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Effin' Rager

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Effin' Rager is a live weekly call-in talk show where hosts Conner Clifton and Ned Gayle interview artists and creators about their creative process and how they've met potential collaborators through partying!
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Call It Good

Call It Good

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Hosted by Matt Conner, Call It Good is a limited series of conversations with authors, artists, and pastors about creative confidence and the invitation before us to join with the Spirit in the act of re-creating the world.
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Welcome to Fashion Forensics - the visual podcast where we examine fashion as a non-transaction with some of the world’s best artists, stylists, designers, photographers and editors, stripping it down to its core identity. My name is Angel Nemov, a fashion journalist and editor, and I want to examine how past imagery has shaped our present identity, and what that means for our collective future. How do we recall the visual moments in our lives that have shaped who we are? As the fashion and ...
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Welcome to The YEN Podcast (Young Entrepreneur Network), the ultimate resource for entrepreneurs under 40. We share actionable insights, real stories, and expert advice to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey. Each episode features inspiring interviews with successful young entrepreneurs across industries, discussing startup strategies, business growth, and overcoming challenges. Whether you’re launching a new business or scaling your company, our podcast provides the tools and mot ...
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0:00 - Cat mud butt. 4:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS - “The Accountant”, “The Accountant 2” ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever) F…
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0:00 - Intro and direct shaming of Disney. 1:50 - REVIEW - “Lilo & Stitch” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever) FOR ENT…
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0:00 - This is our last scheduled recording before our winter hiatus. Enjoy our previously recorded, unreleased backlog while we’re away doing other stuff until the spring! Keep us in your feeds because there will still be new episodes out for a while before we run out of reviews! 2:45 - REVIEW - “One Battle After Another” (2025). Our overall thoug…
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0:00 - Brief into by Conner about the significance of this show and the significance of Harry Bosch’s signature motto. 3:00 - CAUTIONARY TALE - “Bosch: Legacy”. 10:55 - We transition into talking about streaming platforms in general and their absolutely fucked business model that makes minimal money and supports minimal creativity. ----- Executive …
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Tony-winning actress Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, Death and Other Details) opens up about identity, perfectionism, and pushing past fear to explore new creative lanes—from writing and music to producing her first short film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Matt Conner
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0:00 - Conner’s water heater troubles. 8:20 - Dustin had COVID over the weekend. 14:25 - STRONG RECOMMENDATION - “The Studio” (1 season). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to An…
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0:00 - Conner lost his voice while traveling. Part 2 of Conner’s journey home through Georgia in the middle of the fucking night. 27:10 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Nobody 2” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition,…
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0:00 - This is our first in-person podcast! Why am I at Dustin’s house, in Georgia, in the middle of the night? 7:42 - REVIEW - “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025). Spoiler-free. 27:30 - We talk about the business end of this movie. Sony’s role, Netflix’s role, and the continuing model of streaming. 38:55 - SPOILER TALK. ----- Executive Producers: Conner D…
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0:00 - When you burn your tongue real bad. 1:25 - Conner has made progress with the cat! 2:15 - Cat Saga #3! The Kitten Saga. 16:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Weapons” (2025). No Spoilers. 30:20 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We talk about the mystery revealed, the ending, and fan theories about what the movie is trying to say. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempse…
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Anis Fahandej-Sadi is building two businesses. He is the founder of TLDR Biotech, a daily newsletter that condenses life science news into a quick, skimmable format, and creator of Science 2 Sales, a service designed to help biotech companies accelerate business development. In this conversation, Anis opens up about his career journey, the lessons …
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0:00 - Hi! 3:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Daredevil: Born Again” (S1, 2025). 15:45 - Coffee Update from Conner: Coffee as a local anesthetic. MAHA? 22:00 - We shift, for some reason, to the topic of the Mississippi River, and books Conner has recently read on the subject. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dust…
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0:00 - Dustin would like to discuss “The Parent Trap” (1998), and how it’s an excellent movie, even though the plot makes absolutely no sense. 23:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Together” (2025). 35:30 - SPOILERS BEGIN. We discuss the ending, the themes, and fan theories. Dustin and I ultimately find another way to do this film that would have made th…
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0:00 - First we talk about our awareness of the Naked Gun franchise. 11:30 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “The Naked Gun” (2025) 25:00 - We discuss comedy movies in general, their relative absence from Hollywood, and why “get Smart” never got a sequel. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engin…
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Before Raashi Kulkarni ever scored a feature film, before she ever composed music for well over 300 television episodes (including The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), before her multiple solo releases that have dominated World Music charts, she learned one valuable lesson from her parents: to focus solely on the work. See omnystudio.co…
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0:00 - We briefly assess Jack Quaid, the man. No trailer music for these films tonight, because they are very spoiler-heavy, and I actually want to see these at some point. 1:47 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Companion” (2025). 8:55 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Novocaine” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music b…
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Tino Chow’s career spans three worlds—military operations in Singapore, industrial design at Rhode Island School of Design, and entrepreneurship. That mix has shaped his work at Giant Shoulders, where he helps challenger brands in medtech, venture capital, and startups bring innovations to market. It takes more than a great product and strong marke…
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0:00 - Conner took one of those naps that completely disorient you upon waking. 3:00 - Welcome to our film and television podcast. We’re going to discuss Dustin’s janky stove. 9:14 - Nosey neighbors are fun, there. 11:08 - REVIEW/DISCUSSION - “Wolf Man” (2025). 41:30 - Dustin explains “The Wolfman and Donna” to me. ----- Executive Producers: Conner…
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0:00 - And now: An update on the Great Stray Cat Saga of 2025! 30:40 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Love is Blind” (Netflix). 39:16 - Dustin finds out someone is a real person and we write some “Family Guy” jokes. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoo…
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0:00 - Should Conner get a new mixer? 2:30 - NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATION - “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (2025) 22:12 - BEGIN SPOILERS! 47: 47 - We talk about the future, about “Avengers: Doomsday”, “Avengers Secret Wars”, and a Marvel universe reset? https://variety.com/2025/film/news/marvel-kevin-feige-robert-downey-jr-miles-morales-1236465488…
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Tiffany Payne recently attended the American Society of Mass Spectrometry meeting—just two weeks after being laid off—and received a badge with "NONE" printed in giant letters under “Company.” She could only laugh to keep from crying. It’s sometimes hard to separate our job from our identity. Tiffany turned it into a conversation starter: “I’m the …
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Rasheed Newson, the co-creator of Bel-Air and writer for shows like The Chi, Narcos, and Lie to Me, opens up about the difficulties of finding a voice like his growing up and how that longing shapes where he wants to go next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Matt Conner
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0:00 - A quick experiment involving coffee and pain. 10:35 - Eye masks. 14:35 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “The Vast of Night” (2019) 26:50 - Food go out, poop go in. Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro S…
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When you're selling something truly new, you're not just fighting for market share – you're fighting to create a market that doesn't exist yet. A big part of that battle is figuring out your sales process. Chris Morrison from ViaVerus and Brian Jamieson from Diagnostic Biochips shared their experience on this week’s episode. Chris Morrison introduc…
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I try to just give a simple review of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", a delightful movie, but I simply can't, because my attention is wholly consumed with consternation towards frivolous ad breaks DURING THE FILM on a service I already pay for. And I think I'm done. I think I'm finished watching any films on streaming that I can access physicall…
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0:00 - Our wonderful neighbors moved away this week, and so I’m pouring one out for them. 5:00 - NON-SPOILER REVIEW - “Superman” (2025). We give our general thoughts, recommendations, and pass/fail for seeing this movie in theaters. 29:35 - SPOILERS BEGIN - We go deep into the story elements, the choices made, and Dustin in particular has a lot of …
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When Joachim Eeckhout says he started small, he’s not kidding. He and a friend began curating biotech news from a Paris dorm room, eventually launching LaBiotech.eu, a media brand that became a trusted voice in European biotech. What caught my attention is how they learned the landscape: by biking across France with a camera, interviewing CEOs, and…
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As a member of beloved bands Stars and Broken Social Scene, Amy Millan has spent decades shaping some of the most defining sounds in Canadian music. These days, however, are rooted in a commitment to unearth her own voice. Her latest solo record, I Went To Find You, is her first in over 15 years, and the journey to write and record it was a deeply …
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0:00 - Double sleepovers and burned feet. 2:30 - STRONG RECOMMENDATION - “F1” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This…
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1:45 - MORE BAD BEHAVIOR AT THE THEATER. Are we doing enough to discourage this as a society? 13:17 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Megan 2.0” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Specia…
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0:00 - Before the main film, Kellan and Dustin talk about their thoughts on the first film, “28 Days Later” (2002), and its influence on culture and zombie media. 11:30 - We then get into thoughts on “28 Weeks Later” (2007). 16:04 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “28 Years Later” (2025). No spoilers! ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon …
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Nick Clare is a co-founder of Succession Bio and co-host of the SalesDNA podcast. I recently spoke to Harrison Wade, the other co-founder here. Nick's journey into sales wasn't a planned career move. It was the result of "fear and desperation," as he put it. Nick was working as a scientist in the lab when his wife was 14 weeks pregnant with their t…
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0:00 - We talk about the premise of “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, opening this weekend in theaters. 4:22 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Superman and Lois” 4 Seasons. 24:07 - Conner has become attached to one or two of the stray cats living in his yard. We discuss this feeling and what you’re supposed to do about it. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dem…
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0:00 - Sorry, we’re eating real quick while we intro this episode. 1:25 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “The Life of Chuck” (2025). No spoilers, but Conner gives as many thoughts as he can on this movie, which is difficult to explain without giving away the plot. 19:20 - We react to the casting of the “Clayface” movie, a DC Studios film written by Mike Flan…
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I had a fantastic conversation with Abdul Rastagar, founder of Serona Marketing, about his mission to cut the b******t out of marketing. Abdul runs both a podcast and newsletter with that exact title. It’s pretty clear he feels strongly about this. I thought it would be fun to find out what’s been bugging him lately. I was not disappointed. Abdul's…
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On this episode of The Resistance, we sat down with two-thirds of the trio known as Wild Rivers to gain a rare inside look at their creative chemistry. It’s a conversation about the ongoing challenge of staying artistically honest in the face of success and their commitment to keep showing up, even when the doubts are as loud as ever. See omnystudi…
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For model and actress Deba Hekmat, fighting to make your own opportunities has been essential. Scouted into modelling at age 16, she came into the industry with a level-headedness and desire to learn and explore more on her own terms, only to keep reaping the rewards of authenticity by recently starring in multiple Gucci campaigns, as well as makin…
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0:00 - Some days are hard, and it’s hard to be informed without feeling overwhelmed. Our best antidote this week is listening to Dustin fix “Karate Kid: Legends”. Wouldn’t life just be happier in The Shire? 2:52 - (Dustin) NON RECOMMENDATION - “Karate Kid: Legends” (2025) - Dustin saw the film and gives some spoiler-free thoughts, in case you’re co…
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In the world of session hairstyling, Anthony Turner is one of the 'enfants terribles' in his gothic ways of deconstructing glamour. Front lining some of the biggest fashion shows in the face of Prada and JW Anderson, he has created deeply deconstructed worlds of his own references and life path, which has not been easy. Starting hairdressing as a f…
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0:00 - Advertise “Life of Chuck”, you cowards! 1:30 - REVIEW - “Ballerina” (2025). No spoilers! 27:00 - We wanted to chat about the new Stunt Design category at the 100th Oscars. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Aud…
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I had a great time speaking with Meg Schlabs, co-founder and creative director at Wizardly. While it may be difficult for early-stage life science companies to think about branding, Meg makes a clear case for why it matters, even before you go to market, especially when you are trying to raise capital and recruit talent. Meg’s LinkedIn profile ment…
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From her soulful music career as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation to her breakthrough acting role in the hit series Upload to her recent dive into the culinary world, Andy Allo has never confined herself to a single path. In the face of a culture that worries about personal brands and instant categorization, Andy’s only focus is expansion—…
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0:00 - Conner had a strange dream where he ruined a celebrity’s party. 4:40 - REVIEW - “Heretic” (2024). Spoiler-free. 24:05 - SPOILER DISCUSSION. We talk about the second half of the movie, the ending, and a healthy dose of theology. 44:00 - This is where we get opinionated. Does the movie make atheism the villain, and are we fine with that? -----…
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Conner Ives is someone who has had many home runs in his short career as a designer. After moving to London from Bedford, New York, he took on graduating from Central Saint Martins and putting all of his effort into building a fashion label that he has envisioned since he was seven years old. Since creating his eponymous label, he has achieved it a…
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0:00 - Running is hard. 1:00 - REVIEW - “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” (2025). SPOILER FREE. We’re simply talking about our overall opinions on the film, and who we feel this film is most made for. 20:05 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We’re going to talk plot spoilers, more detailed discussions about story choices, and what we would have done differe…
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