Best Demme Podcasts (2025)

How do you cultivate flexible thinking and adapt to an ever-changing world, especially when pursuing a career? In this episode, we have an insightful discussion with software engineer Dan Chimento, who, having begun his career as a software engineer, has journeyed from programming aspirations to mastering essential soft skills for business adaptabi…

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Paul Levinson interviews Brooklyn Demme about One Battle After Another 37:52

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Welcome to Light On Light Through episode 415, in which I interview Brooklyn Demme about Paul Thomas Anderson's movie One Battle After Another, in which Brooklyn played a minor role. But in a movie this great, every role is important. Relevant links: my review of One Battle After Another Simon Vozick-Levinson's A Guide to the Revolutionary Music in…

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Christ the Cornerstone 28:05

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"This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” (Acts 4:12)By Steve Demme

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The History of the Western Movie with Jem Duducu 1:18:09

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The western in all its forms is the subject of Jem Duducu's new fascinating book. Even while the frontiers of the Wild West were being fought over, its myth was being forged. Sometimes this was in the form of incredibly popular pulp novels, on others the likes of the hugely successful Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show that even toured Europe and deligh…

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The Stone that Crushes 29:36

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“In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44)By Steve Demme

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The Stone that Crushes 29:36

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“In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44)By Steve Demme

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Tom Shone on The Greengrass Papers 1:20:03

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Top author and friend of the podcast Tom Shone returns to talk about his new book The Greengrass Papers which gets up close and personal with one of the most influential film directors of our time Paul Greengrass. From The Murder of Stephen Lawrence through the Bourne films and Captain Phillips to his latest The Last Bus, we go through it all. The …

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The Ghostwriter’s Guide: Insider Tips for Aspiring Writers 32:31

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In this episode, we explore the world of ghost writing with Maggie Mills. Learn how to step inside someone else’s thoughts to help them tell their story. For a parent intimidated by editing your student’s writing, this will be a not-to-be-missed discussion. This is a terrific episode for every aspiring writer or anyone who has a story yearning to b…

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This Stone is Witness 28:12

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(Joshua) "took a great stone and set it up there under the terebinth that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah. Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of Jehovah that He spoke to us.” (Joshua 24:26-27)By Steve Demme

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This Stone is Witness 28:12

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(Joshua) "took a great stone and set it up there under the terebinth that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah. Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of Jehovah that He spoke to us.” (Joshua 24:26-27)By Steve Demme

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David Hughes on Night Moves by Alan Sharp 1:13:01

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arthur Penn's neo-noir thriller Night Moves, starring the late Gene Hackman, Alan Sharp's novel based on his original screenplay – out of print since its first publication in 1975 – is presented here in a stunning new paperback edition, with exclusive cover art by the legendary Tony Stella, an introduction by Ma…

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The Living Stone 25:59

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"As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4)By Steve Demme

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The Living Stone 25:59

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"As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4)By Steve Demme

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Ellen E Jones on Screen Deep: How Film and TV Can Solve Racism and Save the World 1:12:35

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Another chance to hear the episode on the Kraszna- Krausz Moving Image Book Award Winning Screen Deep by Ellen E Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Film Stories

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Ellen E Jones on the Kraszna-Krausz Moving Image Book Award 41:48

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Today I talk to Ellen E Jones the winner of the Kraszna- Krausz Moving Image Book Awards 2025. The event at the Barbican to celebrate Ellen's win is on 27 October - https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/imitation-of-life-12-with-introduction-reception Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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More than a Rock 22:38

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"This Jesus is the stone, that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)By Steve Demme

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More than a Rock 22:38

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"This Jesus is the stone, that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)By Steve Demme

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The Pordenone Silent Film Festival with James Harrison and Neil Brand 1:11:19

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Though it was not to acquire its definitive name and identity until the following year, the Giornate del Cinema Muto can date its first edition to 9 to 11 September 1982. Jay Weissberg is the current director of the festival. I spoke with James Harrison from South West Silents. And musician, dramatist and expert Neil Brand. Learn more about your ad…

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How Outdoor Adventure Revolutionizes Homeschooling for Kids 34:34

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In this episode, we spoke with Jess Alfreds, founder of Carolina Kids Co-Op, an outdoor academic, secular, hybrid program with dozens of locations throughout the country. CKC has reimagined education, teaching in their unique environments academics, art, music, physical fitness, theater, and dance. Taking a holistic view of students and emphasizing…

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Christ the Rock 31:51

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"Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” (Exodus 17:6)By Steve Demme

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Christ the Rock 31:51

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"Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” (Exodus 17:6)By Steve Demme

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Rear Window with Jennifer O'Callaghan 54:49

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Guiding Children Through Change: The Power of Self-Regulation 36:28

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In this engaging conversation, occupational therapist and author Sarah Collins explores how sensory processing and declarative language intersect to help children build self-awareness and emotional regulation. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/self-regulation-showBy Demme Learning

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The Lord is Our Shepherd 30:13

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Jesus "the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)By Steve Demme

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The Lord is Our Shepherd 30:13

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Jesus "the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)By Steve Demme

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Jonathan Demme by David M. Stewart 1:21:57

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Film Stories

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The Malick Hours: BADLANDS 1:29:34

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I talk with Tom Shone about Terrence Malick's first film Badlands (1973), a true crime drama that introduces a new talent and vision to seventies cinema and the world. You can buy the biography of Terrence Malick here The music is Camille Saint Saens - The Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium and is performed by pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan and orche…

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Julie Seabaugh on Roast Battles and Marc Maron 55:07

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Julia Seabaugh is a writer who has covered the comedy scene for years. She has written A Tight Twenty and Ringside at Roast Battle and has produced a new documentary on Marc Maron, of WTF Podcast fame called "Are We Good?" Find out more about her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Seaside to Mountains: Worldschooling Through Brazil 44:32

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Discover how the Dawson family navigated a new environment, including attending a Brazilian private school, exploring, and immersing themselves in the culture. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/worldschooling-brazil-showBy Demme Learning

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Single and Psycho: with Caroline Young 55:39

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Buy Caroline's book here. The Blurb: From the single ladies of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift songs to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's irreverent television series Fleabag (2016–2019) to as far back as Miss Havisham in Great Expectations, the stereotype of the damaged single woman has long pervaded music, books, television, and Hollywood movies. Spinster tropes, …

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God our Creator 31:02

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“He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)By Steve Demme

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God our Creator 31:02

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“He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)By Steve Demme

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Homeschoolers and Heroes: Creating Compelling Comics 27:59

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Join us as we examine how these homeschoolers developed their storytelling skills during neighborhood walks, which led to creating comics and speaking at conferences. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-comics-showBy Demme Learning

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Making Monsters with Marshall Julius and Howard Berger 1:09:07

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Buy the book here: Explore behind the scenes of the greatest monster movies ever made! What makes a great movie monster? Academy Award-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and acclaimed journalist Marshall Julius have spoken to dozens of film industry legends to find out. A celebration of monsters, monster movies and monster movie makers, M…

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Will Sloan on Ed Wood Jr: Made in Hollywood 1:10:46

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For generations, Ed Wood has been known as “the worst director of all time.” This sympathetic critical study repositions the director of Plan 9 from Outer Space as a maverick independent whose work challenges the boundary between “bad” and “good.” The subject of a Tim Burton biopic, Will Sloan reappraises Wood as a more interesting and disruptive f…

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King Jesus 23:36

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"Our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light.” (1 Timothy 6: 14-16)By Steve Demme

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King Jesus 23:36

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"Our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light.” (1 Timothy 6: 14-16)By Steve Demme

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Mz. Grundy: Alaskan Storyteller Extraordinaire 37:49

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Don't miss Mz. Grundy's remarkable tall tales from the Alaskan frontier, or Nancy Winniford's equally fascinating story of how her alter ego came to be. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/alaskan-storyteller-showBy Demme Learning

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Venice Film Festival Part Two 57:40

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One of my favourite film critics Bilge Ebiri from Vulture joins me to talk about Olivier Assayas' The Wizard of the Kremlin, Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite, and Kaouther ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Film Stories

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The Holiness and Aseity of God 28:21

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"You shall be holy for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2)By Steve Demme

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The Holiness and Aseity of God 28:21

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"You shall be holy for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2)By Steve Demme

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Venice Film Festival Part One 1:10:07

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Nicholas Bell from IONCINEMA joins me to run down the films we've watched so far at the 82nd Venice Film Festival. We talk La Grazia, Frankenstein, After the Hunt, Bugonia, No Other Choice and The Smashing Machine. We probably talk about even more in this bumper Lido fuelled edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Exploring Human Behavior with Neuropsychologist Dr. Mary Saczawa [Show] 44:21

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We had an insightful conversation about neurospychology with Dr. Mary Saczawa, an assistant professor of Neuropsychology at Hanover College. Discover what ignited Dr. Saczawa's passion for this field and how she leverages her interests and research to guide future psychologists in their exploration of human behavior. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelear…

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Screaming and Conjuring with Clark Collis 1:20:07

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Available HERE. Blockbuster box office. Critical acclaim and Oscars recognition. From Get Out and M3GAN to The Substance and Sinners, the horror genre is enjoying a glorious–and gory–golden age. Screaming and Conjuring details the films and frights that led to this extraordinary renaissance, from the release of the groundbreaking Scream in 1996 to …

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Unlocking Adventure: Stories Boys Will Love 36:25

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We had a wonderful discussion with Jan Bloom, where we explored how to encourage our boys to find and embrace the themes they cherish. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/stories-boys-will-love-showBy Demme Learning

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The Zone of Interest 1:25:28

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New book Darkness Visible, available from Sticking Place Books. Jonathan Glazer has created some of the most unforgettable images in twenty-first-century cinema. From the dreamlike menace of Sexy Beast to the haunting abstractions of Under the Skin and the chilling banality of evil in The Zone of Interest, his films blend surreal intensity with raz…

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7,0000 that Have Not Bowed the Knee 21:36

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“Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” But what is God’s reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:3-5)…

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7,0000 that Have Not Bowed the Knee 21:36

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“Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” But what is God’s reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:3-5)…

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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers author Roger Lewis 1:17:18

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New Edition available here. 'A fascinating, tragic and instructive story, vividly told' Sunday Telegraph Roger Lewis, in his no-holds-barred biography, exposes a Peter Sellers the world little knows. Recognized as the greatest British comic since Charlie Chaplin, Sellers was the grand master of fifty-five films - from Dr. Strangelove, to Being Ther…