Best Interivew Podcasts (2025)

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The Lights of Christmas - an interivew with Author Makennah Johnston 55:53

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One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the lights! My guest today is new author Makennah Johnston, who has just published a wonderful children's story called "The McBrights": "Every Christmas Eve, the McBrights dazzle from the branches of the Evergreen Tree in Henbrook's town square, warming hearts with their old-fashioned glow. This year, howeve…

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The Cratchit Family Christmas: A Cozy Christmas Eve 2025 31:17

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Merry Christmas! We made it. It's the most wonderful day of the year: Christmas Eve. Today, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the year behind us, what this Christmas journey has meant to me, and of course, read a story with you. I'll be reading from Charles Dickens's script of his one-man performance of A Christmas Carol, sharing one of my fav…

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Stitching Christmas: with special guest Elizabeth Duke 1:06:34

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Happy Christmas week, everyone! Is your shopping finished yet? Have you baked any good cookies? Today, I'm inviting you to pause for a moment and reflect on creativity, especially the beauty of bringing a handmade, home-crafted touch to Christmas. My guest is Elizabeth Duke, whose passion is teaching people how to stitch and craft in a mindful, int…

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Mrs. Claus Takes a Turn! 34:10

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Merry Christmas! Today I'm back to spend a little more time with Mrs. Claus, and yes, the Christmas vibes are cranked all the way up! I share some traditions and memories sent in by listeners, then review a delightful new book, What Would Mrs. Claus Do? by Pamela McColl and Lindsay Stewart. I read a few favorite quotes and offer my thoughts on both…

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The Blue Trail director Gabriel Mascaro on his ode to living a full life in your older years 27:48

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Gabriel Mascaro's filmography embraces narrative perspectives that we rarely see on screen. His 2019 film Divine Love is a neon soaked dance experience that amplifies love and unity against a backdrop of bureaucracy, while his 2015 film Neon Bull invites us into a world of rodeos, horse dancing, and flights of fantasy, and in the process, Gabriel i…

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Celebrating 25 Years of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" 54:31

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Hello and Merry Christmas! My guest today is podcast host and the only man who dares enter the Grinch's lair, Tim Babb from the "Can't Wait for Christmas" podcast! Tim and I get together to talk about one of our favorite Christmas movies, 2000's "Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" starring the brilliantly funny Jim Carrey. We talk about our…

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The Mastermind director Kelly Reichardt on the importance of art that represents home 23:48

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If there's one filmmaker who has left a mark more than any other on my life, it's been Kelly Reichardt. Through her work, I've gleaned an understanding of what American life through the ages is like. From the pioneer days captured with a desolate despair in Meek's Cutoff, to the heart shattering singularity of Wendy and Lucy, to the manner that tas…

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Emmanuel Courcol on the universality and emotion of My Brother's Band (En Fanfare) 36:04

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Emmanuel Courcol's heartwarming and heartbreaking film My Brother's Band, aka En Fanfare or The Marching Band, is a film about Thibaut (Benjamin Lavernhe), a conductor who discovers he has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. After discovering that his sister is not his blood related sibling and the he was adopted as a child, Thibaut goes d…

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Christmas is a Holiday of Stories: an interview with author Roseanna M. White 44:48

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Today my guest is Roseanna M. White, and she has a new Christmas novella out called "The Christmas Book Flood". It's a story about family, romance, and books. Specifically, the Icelandic tradition of jolabokaflod! In our conversation we talk about her book and Christmas traditions found in Iceland, we reflect on things we are thankful for this year…

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Advent with The Theology Bros, (with Thom Crowe and Gerry Davilla) 1:02:46

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In today's episode, the Theology Bros. (aka Art, Gerry, and Thom!) gather to talk about Advent—what it is, why it matters, and how we can celebrate it in meaningful ways. The Advent season is just a few days away, and people observe it in all sorts of traditions and styles. We'd love to hear how you celebrate! I hope our conversation encourages you…

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Shaun Tan on the journey of bringing Tales from Outer Suburbia to life as an ABC animation series 30:52

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Shaun Tan is many things. He's an Academy Award winning animator, he's an artist who has taken the fantastical to suburbia and made both feel real and otherworldly, and he's someone who has poured years into shaping personal stories into profound imagery. To me, he's more than just those things. He's someone who has translated what it means to live…

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Old Habits documentarian Alfie Faber on the gay liberation journey of The Sydney Order of Perpetual Indulgence 56:44

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In its current form, Old Habits is part of the ABC Compass series, but as you'll hear in this interview with Alfie Faber, he's working on expanding the short into a feature length documentary. And gosh, what a film it will be if he gets it to a feature length. Old Habits is a delight, utilising the charm and vibrancy of the Sisters to expand upon a…

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"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" A Thanksgiving story by O. Henry 29:56

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Happy Thanksgiving Week, everyone! Today I'll be reading a Thanksgiving story titled "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by the legendary short story master O. Henry. It's a funny and thoughtful tale about two men bound by tradition… but I won't spoil anything! After the story, I chat a bit about our own traditions and ask an important question: Is it…

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A Silent Rebellion co-director Kitale Wilson on working with his father on collaborative exploration and storytelling 36:56

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Andrew interviews filmmaker Kitale Wilson about his short film A Silent Rebellion. Visit thecurb.com.au/subscribe to support this podcast. Sign up for the latest interviews, reviews, and more via https://www.thecurb.com.au/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scurryfunge, Yule-Hole, and Grinch: Christmas Words with Grace Tierney 58:39

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What in the world is a "scurryfunge"? Have you ever used a Yule-hole? What is the history and story behind names like "Grinch" and "Ebenezer Scrooge"? If you've ever wondered about such things, then you're in luck! Because today my guest is author, word expert, and Christmas enthusiast Grace Tierney. She hails from beautiful Ireland, and is the aut…

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Director Lynette Wallworth on expanding her exploration of the death experience with Edge of Life 48:13

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In this episode, Andrew interviews Lynette Wallworth about her collaborative documentary Edge of Life. This interview was recorded during the national release of Edge of Life, currently in a limited run in Australian cinemas. Check out your local cinema guide for details, or visit Kismet Movies for additional information on where and how to view th…

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Lill's Travels In Santa Claus Land: A Christmas Story 28:41

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Have you ever wondered how does Santa make all the toys? How does he keep track of the naughty and nice list? Where is his village located? In today's episode, I'm reading the cozy children's story "Lill's Travels In Santa Claus Land" by Ellis Towne, Sophie May, and Ella Farman. In this charming story from 1878, a young girl named Lill discovers th…

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Director Pauline Clague unpack a circus family's hidden legacy with The Colleano Heart 42:49

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A brilliant circus family’s hidden legacy unfolds as descendants reunite across continents, revealing their Australian Aboriginal ancestry, global stardom, and the extraordinary secrets they kept in order to survive. The greatest entertainment on earth in the 1900s was the circus and its performers were the global superstars. The big top transporte…

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A new look the Curb 14:35

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It's a Canadian Christmas! with Glen Warren from Season's Eatings 52:56

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Merry November everyone! I've got another jam-packed episode today! First of all, we circle back to last week's episode topic and I share some more information about the 1990's tv special, Merry Christmas George Bailey! Christmas Podcast Network roving reporter Tim Babb shares an exclusive interview with Jimmy Hawkins, the actor who played Tommy Ba…

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Yurlu | Country director Yaara Bou Melhem on honouring the legacy of Maitland Parker and the grace that resides in her essential documentary 38:25

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Documentarian Yaaa Bou Melhem expands her approach to collaborative documentary storytelling with her latest feature Yurlu | Country. This essential film follows the final year of the life of Aboriginal elder Maitland Parker as he continues his decades long fight to heal his homeland after the scarification from the caustic asbestos mines in Witten…

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Sophie Somerville invites you to become Fwends with her delightful feature film debut 37:01

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Sophie Somerville is an Australian emerging filmmaker whose short films Linda 4 Eva and Peeps made waves at film festivals around the world. Now with her feature film debut Fwends, winner of the Berlinale Forum's Caligari Film Prize for Innovation, Sophie firmly makes her mark on Australian cinema as a talent to watch out for. As Cody Allen wrote i…

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It's a Wonderful Life When It's Christmas Every Day! 1:10:52

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Happy November, everyone! As we kick off the Christmas Podcast Network's annual Christmas Podcast Day, I'm starting things off with a look at a fun version of It's a Wonderful Life — a televised stage play from the 1990s starring Bill Pullman as George Bailey. Then, for the main part of the episode, I sit down with Troy from the Christmas Every Day…

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"The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker | Christmas Stories for Halloween 58:49

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Happy Halloween! Tonight or tomorrow little trick or treaters will be out getting candy... what a perfect time to listen another spooky Christmas story for Halloween! Tonight's tale is called "The Judge's House", by the master of horror Bram Stoker. The story seems simple enough - a college student in need of a quiet place to study, rents an old ho…

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Maggie Miles & Trisha Morton-Thomas on honouring the remarkable homecoming of a legend with Journey Home, David Gulpilil 21:18

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In this podcast, Nadine Whitney speaks with documentarians Maggie Miles & Trisha Morton-Thomas about the extraordinary documentary Journey Home, David Gulpilil. Journey Home, David Gulpilil is a sacred film which brings us into the funerary customs and that informed David's life. Maggie and Trisha follow David's remains from South Australia all the…

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"A Strange Christmas Game" by Charlotte Riddell | More Christmas Stories for Halloween 29:48

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It's Halloween Week on A Cozy Christmas Podcast, and I'm celebrating by reading another spooky but cozy Victorian Christmas tale. This week, I'm reading "A Strange Christmas Game" by Charlotte Riddell — A brother and sister inherit an old, possibly haunted house whose previous owner met a mysterious end. After several nights of strange noises echoi…

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Sir Hugo's Prayer by G. B. Burgin | More Christmas Stories for Halloween 28:59

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Happy Spooky Month everyone! As the autumn weather finally arrives here in Iowa, I am in the mood to read some excellent Christmas ghost stories that are perfect for the Halloween season. Today's story is called Sir Hugo's Prayer by G. B. Burgin. It's a humorous tale of the ghostly Sir Hugo and his wife who have been forced to haunt the family grou…

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Gospel of Ham: Tipping off the Luke Loucks era -- Looking at FSU's new staff, team and schedule ahead of season 1:07:28

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For the first time in 22 years, Florida State basketball will be led by a new head basketball coach. Luke Loucks, returning back to his alma mater to replace longtime legend Leonard Hamilton, has hit reset in Tallahassee, bringing in a new staff and essentially an entire new roster as he looks to revitlize a program that’s been stuck in neutral (an…

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"This Christmas" with John Holley 40:35

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In today's episode, I interview author John Holley about his new Christmas book "This Christmas". It tells the story of Marie Downs, who is not only grieving the loss of her husband, but has also had to step in and take care of her grandkids. It's a book that might not seem as cozy as our usual tales, but it's a beautiful story full of Christmas ho…

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SXSW Sydney Interview: Adrian Ortega, Sarah Nicolazzo & Max Nappo on their familial drama Westgate 46:04

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Writer-Director Adrian Ortega's Westgate follows Netta (Sarah Nicolazzo) and her son Julian (Max Nappo) as she embarks on a torturous day of navigating hospitals, family, cultural prejudices, and more, all as she faces the threat of eviction and the ever rising debts that keep her and her son trapped in a class struggle. This is a film written from…

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Kiah Roache-Turner on his WW2 shark flick Beast of War and how Spielberg made him shoot it in Australia 45:09

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Aussie genre filmmaking legend Kiah Roache-Turner is back with his latest flick, Beast of War, a WW2 story of soldiers fighting for their lives on a different kind of battlefield: the shark infested waters of the open ocean. In the above interview, Kiah talks about the journey to getting Beast of War on screen, how the impact of Spielberg meant tha…

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All About Mrs. Claus 58:06

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Today I talk to Pamela McColl about her two new books on Mrs. Claus! In our discussion we talk about the history and development of the character of Mrs. Claus, and how she is often portrayed. We also speak about lessons we can learn from her, and how celebrating Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus helps enrich the imagination of children... and a …

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Angela's Christmas: A Classic Christmas Story by Julia Schayer 39:50

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Welcome to the ber months! Today I'll be reading a short story called Angela's Christmas by Julia Schayer. It tells the story of a young lady who wants to help those in need. Will her small act of kindness be enough to help a poor, desperate, and lonely woman on Christmas Eve? I also give a quick update on the book club. We'd love to have you join …

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From All Sides writer-director Bina Bhattacharya on giving space for multiracial and bisexual stories on screen 1:05:37

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Bina Bhattacharya is a creative storyteller whose work I've been following for a while now. Her 2017 short film Wild Dances embraced music and cultural identity against the backdrop of Eurovision, while her section in the exemplary anthology film Here Out West, titled The Eternal Dance, is the story from that film that has left the deepest mark on …

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What FSU's early success means for 2026 recruiting class 32:47

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Florida State had a major summer on the recruiting trail, vaulting into the top 15 of the composite rankings after a slow start following last year's debacle. It’s easy to build up classes before recruits see games get played, and so heading into August, the question then became whether the Seminoles were going to be able to maintain that momentum …

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E40: Interview with Michael Becker (2/2) 25:13

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Michael Becker is visiting the Battery Testing Mentor Podcast and is sharing in the second part of the interview more insights about fire testing, about standardization and the international significance of standards. Tune in and sign up on batterytestingmentor.comBy Johannes

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Lesbian Space Princess producer Tom Phillips on ushering in a new era of Aussie comedy 38:48

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SUFF Interview: Julie Pacino on her dark fairytale I Live Here Now 28:43

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Julie Pacino’s dark fairytale I Live Here Now is a powerful and complex debut feature that places the audience in the space between dream and nightmare as Rose (Lucy Fry) finds herself in an impossible but familiar hotel where she confronts the shadows and scars of her psyche. Featuring unforgettable supporting cast including Madeleine Brewer, Matt…

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Samuel Van Grinsven on honouring the weight of grief with his latest film Went Up the Hill 27:00

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With two feature films under his belt, Samuel Van Grinsven has quickly become a vital voice in Australian cinema. His feature debut, the lurid and sumptuous 2019 queer drama Sequin in a Blue Room, utilised neon lights and lingering shots of yearning to amplify the sense of lead actor Conor Leach's youthful Sequin finding his place in a new, invitin…

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Sydney Underground Film Festival Director Nathan Senn on Fucktoys, Take48 shorts, and more 30:37

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The Sydney Underground Film Festival is back once more for another stellar year of underground, fringe cinema, short films and more. This years line-up includes an array of gloriously wild films including Fucktoys by Annapurna Sriram, Queens of the Dead by Tina Romero, Stelarc - Suspending Disbelief, The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man, Take48 shorts, and more…

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Christmas at the Moon - Christmas 1968 50:03

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🚀 In today's out-of-this-world Christmas episode, I take you back to 1968 and the historic Apollo 8 mission—the very first journey around the moon, celebrated on Christmas Eve. 🌙✨ Then I'm joined by my daughter Grace for a cozy chat about decorating for Christmas in our new home, sharing holiday hopes, life updates, and plenty of laughs along the w…

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Breaking down FSU's upset win over Alabama: New expectations, players of the game and more 42:29

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After a dominant Week 1 victory over Alabama, Florida State is riding high and reasserting itself on the national stage. The Seminoles thoroughly defeated the Tide by dominating both lines of scrimmage and being “the aggressor,” in the words of Mike Norvell. In one weekend, the Seminoles went from a question mark to sitting inside the Top 25 with t…

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Jessica Husband and Ethan Finch on their short film Zombie and balancing creativity and corporate filmmaking 35:22

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Writer, director, and actor Jessica Husband teams up with co-director Ethan Finch to craft the powerful short film Zombie. Jessica Husband plays Claire, a woman who sits on a picnic blanket on a cliffside, waiting for someone to arrive. She turns to her phone, listening to a voicemail from her partner Ted, the words he says provides Zombie with a w…

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Filmmaker Kaite Fitz on conjuring emotionality of being seen with her short film Smoke 46:39

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Whether it be loneliness, solitude, finding sanctuary in a stifled relationship or waiting for a takeaway meal, or maybe one of the most precious things of all, the comfort in creating for ones self, Kaite Fitz is shifting how we see ourselves on screen. Her short film Smoke, which premiered at the St Kilda Film Festival, presents Lianne Mackessy's…

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E39: Interview with Michael Becker (1/2) 24:10

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Michael Becker is visiting us from North America and shares some of his experiences about the fire testing and its importance for stationary batteries, but also all other batteries. Tune in and sign up on www.batterytestingmentor.comBy Johannes

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Filmmaker David Robinson-Smith on masculinity, his Letterboxd four, and the new wave of Australian filmmakers 1:26:01

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Filmmaker David Robinson-Smith is one of the major voices of the new Australian film industry. His films include Mud Crab, We Used to Own Houses, and his latest effort, The Shirt Off Your Back, each an essential entry in an increasingly vital filmography. When we talk about this 'new wave of Australian filmmakers', a term which I'm starting to lean…

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Filmmaker Frank Mosley on the lovely weird worlds of OBEX, Quantum Cowboys, and more 34:30

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When Nadine Whitney interviewed actor Frank Mosley, she started their chat with a game akin to Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Want to know how to get to Meryl Streep from Frank? Easier than even Frank probably thinks. Frank starred in Geoff Marslett’s Quantum Cowboys which also featured Alex Cox. Alex Cox directed Ed Harris in Walker. Ed also features…