Best Rob Jonas Podcasts (2026)

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Shanti Bithi: The Path of Peace 1:24:34

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On a recent trip to the East Coast to retrieve the last of the original Kingsville Boxwoods grown for bonsai in the fields of Shanti Bithi, one of the most iconic bonsai operations in North America, we sat down with Jerome and Durdam Rocherolle. Built from the ground up by Jerome and his wife Carol, Shanti Bithi blended beauty, hardwork, and passio…

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Episode 241 - It's a Wonderful Life and A Very Jonas Christmas Movie 1:03:12

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This week we are exploring brothers in Christmas films with the holiday classic, the seminal It's a Wonderful Life (yes, expect a James Stewart impression) and the brand new for Q4 2025, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. Timings for this week are: It's a Wonderful Life (05:26) A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (44:23) We will return after the holidays with …

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Episode 240 - Home Alone and The Holdovers 1:15:43

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Many people travel for the holidays - Chris Rea famously - however some stay behind, whether that be deliberate or not. This week we explore those who don’t travel for the holidays in the classic Home Alone and the Oscar winning The Holdovers. Timings for this week are: Home Alone (04:55) The Holdovers (45:23) Next week’s theme will be brothers at …

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Bonsai Builders: Mastery and Perfection with Addison Galambos pt. 1 1:01:18

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There are many podcasts popping up in bonsai but recently Mirai became aware of one in particular whose host brought a different level to the game of bonsai discussion. The Bonsai Builders Podcast is the brainchild of bonsai addict and passionate practitioner Addison Galambos. Through Addison’s innate curiosity, contemplative wit, and thorough prep…

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Episode 239 - Miracle on 34th Street and A Boy Called Christmas 58:36

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As you get older, it's easy to become jaded, this week we're exploring that believing is seeing with the original 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street and the 2021 adaptation of a Matt Haig book, A Boy Called Christmas Timings for this week are: Miracle on 34th Street (04:55) A Boy Called Christmas (31:23) Next week’s theme will be not travelling…

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Rob Reiner Tribute 16:27

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Andy and Sean honour the films of the great Rob Reiner. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 238 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Grumpy Old Men 56:18

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It's beginning to look a lot like... the holiday season... we look at Buddy Thanksgiving films with the John Hughes travel film, Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the Lemmon/Matthau vehicle Grumpy Old Men. Timings for this week are: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (02:49) Grumpy Old Men (40:37) Next week’s theme will be believing is seeing. Follow …

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Episode 237 - The Shining and The Grand Budapest Hotel 1:16:45

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Finally, finally, Sean convinced Andy to discuss a Wes Anderson film. As it's Episode 237, we discussed Hotels in films with Kubrick's classic The Shining and Wes Anderson's Oscar-winning The Grand Budapest Hotel. Timings for this week are: The Shining (03:29) The Grand Budapest Hotel: (40:37) Next week we will be exploring Thanksgiving Movies Foll…

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Episode 236 - Drugstore Cowboy and Trainspotting 1:00:18

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This week we get examine the notion of how it's not paranoia if they're watching! aka The Drugs Aren't Alright. The films are the Gus Van Sant 1989 film Drugstore Cowboy and Danny Boyle's seminal 1996 film Trainspotting. Timings for this week are: Drugstore Cowboy (03:29) Trainspotting: (29:46) Next week, the theme for episode 237 will be cinematic…

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A Deep Dive with Jonas Dupuich 2:19:17

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Jonas Dupuich, co-founder of the Pacific Bonsai Expo, joins us for an in-depth conversation about the evolving landscape of bonsai judging in the Western world. Our discussion began with reflections on recent exhibitions, critiques from the National Show, and updates on the next Pacific Bonsai Expo—but quickly unfolded into a far-reaching explorati…

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Episode 235 - The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and Speed 1:00:28

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This week we get examine two films that show public transport can be a bit of a pig... the films are the original 1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and the 1994 Speed. Thirty years apart but still interrupted journeys! Timings for this week are: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (02:29) Speed: (27:46) Next week, the theme will be it's not pa…

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Episode 234 - Young Frankenstein and Shaun of the Dead 1:03:45

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This week we get examine two horror parodies with the Mel Brooks classic, Young Frankenstein and ahead of Edgar Wright's The Running Man being released, we look back at his feature directorial debut in Shaun of the Dead. You've got red on you. Timings for this week are: Young Frankenstein: (03:17) Shaun of the Dead: (34:50) Next week, we will be di…

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3rd Wheel Potters: Preston Tolbert 1:11:55

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Some conversations are 15 years in the making. Ryan reconnects with Preston Tolbert, whose innovative approach to ceramics first caught his attention after a trip to Japan. As part of the 3rd Wheel Potters collective residency at Mirai, Preston, along with Eli Akins and Rob Wallace, created a remarkable body of work blending tradition, experimentat…

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3rd Wheel Potters: Eli Akins 59:28

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Step inside the world of Eli Akins of Waldo Street Ceramics, a rising name in North American bonsai ceramics, as he reflects on the 3rd Wheel Potters artist residency at Mirai. Alongside Preston Tolbert and Rob Wallace, Eli spent two transformative weeks pushing creative boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and crafting a stunning body of work…

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Episode 233 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare and The Cabin in the Woods 57:24

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This week we get meta with horrors that break the fourth wall. We see Freddy Krueger's return in Wes Craven's New Nightmare and the Drew Goddard's 2012 film, The Cabin in the Woods. Timings for this week are: Wes Craven's New Nightmare: (02:50) The Cabin in the Woods: (29:50) Next week, we will be discussing horror parody. Follow us on social media…

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3rd Wheel Potters: Rob Wallace 58:30

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Join us as we sit down with Rob Wallace of Wallace Woods Ceramics, a member of the 3rd Wheel Potters collective alongside Eli Akins and Preston Tolbert. This past summer, the trio completed an artist residency at Mirai, navigating the challenges of Mount Rainier and exploring new ways to merge ceramics with the art of bonsai. In this episode, Rob s…

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Episode 232 - Nosferatu (1922) and The VVitch 54:25

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This week we get creeped out with the theme of primal fear and isolation with the original 1922 Nosferatu and the 2015 Robert Eggers' debut, The VVitch Timings for this week are: Nosferatu: (02:56) The VVitch: (31:30) Next week, we will be discussing horrors that break the fourth wall. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

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From Summer Survival to Live Streaming Revival 33:57

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This summer at Mirai was one for the books—long, hot days, intense sun, and plenty of lessons in resilience and proactive care. From keeping trees thriving under extreme heat to experimenting with new techniques and species, we’ve seen what it takes to grow, adapt, and evolve in the garden. Now, as we step into fall, the season brings fresh opportu…

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Episode 231 - The Terminator and Short Circuit (With Special Guest Steven Geekface) 1:16:17

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Robert Redford Tribute 31:32

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Andy and Sean look back at some of the great films and career of the late Robert Redford. Follow us on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠ ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Email: [email protected] Join our discord server here: ⁠https://discord.gg/7ykEzkuS⁠ Support Film Stories Podcast Network on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.co…

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Episode 230 - The Great Film Quiz 2025 (With Special Host Bo Nicholson) 1:37:45

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This week we welcome a guest host for the first time ever! We have Bo Nicholson hosting a film quiz in a Sean vs Andy clash for the ages. Find Bo on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ His Film Stories Podcasts are Movieversaries and Academy Watch. Timings for this week are: Round 1 Questions (03:53) Round 1 Answers (23:50) Round 2 Questions (3…

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Episode 229 - Rear Window and The 'Burbs 59:03

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This week we check in with nosy neighbours by exploring the seminal Hitchcock classic, Rear Window and the Joe Dante 80's cult film, The 'Burbs. Timings for this week are: Rear Window: (03:09) The 'Burbs: (30:17) Next week, we will be joined by Bo Nicholson as we have a special end of summer episode. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠…

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Art, Science, and Bonsai with Brock Arvesen 1:44:34

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We introduce Brock Arvesen, one of the new faces at Mirai. Splitting his time between Mirai and the Pacific Bonsai Museum, Brock brings a perspective shaped by both worlds. In this episode, he joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on art, nature, and bonsai. Together we dive into the aesthetics of the craft as well as the science that grounds it…

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Episode 228 - Aladdin and The Big Lebowski 58:49

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This week we look at iconic rugs in movies with Disney's 1992 seminal Aladdin and the Coen Brothers cult classic The Big Lebowski. Rugs play important roles, but do they tie the room together. The threads abide. Timings for this week are: Aladdin: (03:47) The Big Lebowski: (28:58) Next week, we will be discussing nosy neighbours. Follow us on socia…

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Episode 227 - Bugsy Malone and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 1:04:56

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This week we examine two 'family friendly' noir films. The films are the 1976 Alan Parker musical Bugsy Malone and the 1988 Robert Zemekis-helmed Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Timings for this week are: Bugsy Malone: (04:15) Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: (25:58) Next week, we will be discussing iconic cinematic rugs. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inst…

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Design in Collaboration with Thomas Nevar 1:31:22

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We sat down with artist, designer, and creative director Thomas Nevar—a long-time creative and collaborator with Mirai. Together, we explore the intersection of art and bonsai, unpacking the motivations, inspirations, and ideas that shape their work. From the shared language of design to the pursuit of meaning in creative practice, this conversatio…

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Episode 6 - Chris Smaje 1:00:11

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In this months episode we chat with Chris Smaje; he is an aspiring woodsman, stockman, gardener, and peasant in Somerset, southwest England. Chris is also an author who writes urgently about the need for a small farm future, making the case for organising communities around small scale local agroecological farming in order to meet both the environm…

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Meet Brandon Roberts: Mirai’s New Apprentice 1:33:10

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Brandon Roberts joins us at the very beginning of his apprenticeship—already having demonstrated exceptional commitment with a six-hour round trip, twice a week, for three months, just to study bonsai at Mirai. In this open and thoughtful conversation, we explore the meaning of apprenticeship: its gravity, its rewards, and the vulnerability of shar…

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Episode 226 - The Jazz Singer and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (With Special Guest Luke Tomlinson) 1:09:10

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This week, we explore important film firsts with the wonderful Luke Tomlinson from Impropod. The films this week are the first synchronised dialogue in the 1927 The Jazz Singer and the first feature length animated film in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Timings for this week are: The Jazz Singer: (10:48) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: (35:30) N…

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Episode 225 - Happy Gilmore and The Phantom of the Open 53:46

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This week we discuss outsider golf movies to celebrate the upcoming release of Happy Gilmore 2, we examine the first - how has it held up? We also explore the 2021 Mark Rylance starring The Phantom of the Open. There may be a few names dropped for that one. Timings for this week are: Happy Gilmore: (03:10) The Phantom of the Open: (30:34) Next week…

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The Art and Elegance of Kusamono with Young Choe 1:13:29

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We reconnect with the incomparable Young Choe—artist, pioneer, and one of the hardest working creatives in the world of kusamono. Reflecting on our first-ever Kusamono Intensive at Mirai, Young shares insights from the three-day workshop that brought five dedicated students into the world of contextual planting like never before. Together, we explo…

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Episode 224 - The Secret of NIMH and Mulan (With Special Guests Clark and David from The Goldsmith Odyssey) 1:58:32

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What happens when animated films don’t follow every footstep, pratfall, or punch with a musical sting? This week, we’re diving deep into two extraordinary scores that rise above the usual cartoon tropes: Jerry Goldsmith’s rich, haunting work on The Secret of NIMH (1982) and Disney’s Mulan (1998). With special guests Clark and David from The Goldsmi…

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Episode 5 - Jacob Birch 55:16

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This month we chat with Jacob Birch, he is a Gamilaraay man, a member of AFSA's first peoples sub committee, academic and Churchill Fellow who is doing incredible work in reawakening native grain food ways. Unfortunately we had some technical issues with the audio and lost the last section of the interview but we still managed to capture the majori…

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Episode 223 - The Man Who Fell To Earth and Men In Black 1:01:45

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This week we discuss aliens in human costumes with two films that tonally look very different but share this DNA. First up is the Nicolas Roag 1976 David Bowie vehicle, The Man Who Fell to Earth and the 1997 Will Smith juggernaut, Men in Black. Be warned, there may be rapping. Timings for this week are: The Man Who Fell To Earth: (02:55) Men In Bla…

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Beyond Form: Architecture, Bonsai, and the Creative Mind with Gus Lynch 1:04:24

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In this long-anticipated conversation, we welcome architect Gus Lynch of the renowned firm Olson Kundig to Asymmetry. What begins as a dialogue about architecture unfolds into something far more expansive—an exploration of creativity, design, and the unexpected intersections between built environments and the living art of bonsai. As a student at M…

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Episode 222 - The Great Dictator and Mrs Miniver 1:09:06

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This week, apropos of nothing in particular, we look at films that provoked a response from the Nazi's. The two films are Charlie Chaplain's 1940 incendiary foray into sound with The Great Dictator and the William Wyler portrait of English life, Mrs Miniver. Timings for this week are: The Great Dictator: (05:47) Mrs Miniver: (39:26) Next episode we…

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Episode 221 - Happy Together and God's Own Country 55:27

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This week, we celebrate Pride Month by exploring two LGBTQ+ films in our theme for Love in Exile. The films this week are the 1997 Wong Kar-Wai film that preceded In the Mood For Love (which we discussed in Episode 177), Happy Together and the Francis Lee 2017 British film, God's Own Country. Timings for this week are: Happy Together: (03:25) God's…

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Episode 220 - Robot and Frank and Brian and Charles 48:42

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This week, we look at the influence of AI and robots with two human and robot movies. One film is Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier's debut feature film in Robot and Frank and the David Earl/Chris Hayward/Jim Archer collaboration, Brian and Charles. Timings for this week are: Robot and Frank: (03:54) Brian and Charles: (25:32) Next episode our t…

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Episode 219 - Deliverance and Green Room (With Special Guest Leslie Pitt @afrofilmviewer) 1:10:40

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This week, we explore town vs country folk in the deep south with the great Leslie Pitt of Afrofilmviewer and the Fatal Attractions podcast. The films this week are the 1972 duelling banjos classic Deliverance and the 2016 Jeremy Saulnier helmed Green Room. Timings for this week are: Deliverance: (08:13) Green Room: (38:30) Next episode our theme w…

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Episode 218 - Do The Right Thing and In The Heights (With Special Guest Violet Hammond) 1:25:25

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This week, we celebrate warm weather with New York Heatwaves. Two films that tell the story of their neighbourhoods - and we draft in an actual New Yorker to help us discuss! Timings for this week are: Do The Right Thing: (06:16) In The Heights: (37:56) Next episode our theme will be Town Vs Country in the Deep South. You can find more of Violet's …

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Episode 217 - My Cousin Vinny and Legally Blonde 55:32

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This week, we examine the American legal system with two courtroom capers. The films being My Cousin Vinny and Legally Blonde. Both films take the unexpected lawyer and show them butting against the large system of the court. But how do the films hold up? Timings for this week are: My Cousin Vinny: (03:59) Legally Blonde: (32:30) Next episode our t…

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Episode 4 - Tammi Jonas 30:17

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This months episode we chat with AFSA's focal point for farmers Tammi Jonas. Tammi has been farming on unceeded Dja Dja Wurrung country for close to 15 years at Jonai Farms and has long been engaged in activism. Tammi and Lucy chat about Jonai farms, the language of "peasant" in Australia, how the food sovereignty movement has grown over recent yea…

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Episode 216 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Unforgiven 56:17

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This week, we traverse the American frontier by printing the legend with James Stewart and John Wayne starring in John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Clint Eastwood's revisionist Western, Unforgiven. Timings for this week are: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: (05:37) Unforgiven: (31:38) Next episode our theme will be Courtroom Capers.…

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The Impact of Change with Dominic Maze 1:22:29

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We sat down with Dominic Maze, Environmental Regulatory Coordinator for the City of Portland, for a conversation that took us places we never expected. What began as an introduction turned into a deep dive into the evolving environmental challenges we’re all facing. From Portland-specific issues to the broader implications of pests, diseases, and e…

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Celebrating 15 Years of Mirai 58:56

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The 15th anniversary of Mirai marks a milestone in an ongoing journey of growth, creativity, and transformation. What began as a vision has become a dynamic ecosystem—shaped by a dedicated team, an ever-evolving facility, and a community that continues to expand the boundaries of bonsai. This episode honors the shared effort and collective spirit t…

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Episode 215 - Before Sunset and Victoria 53:25

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This week we're examining two European real-time movies (ish) with Richard Linklater's sequel to Before Sunrise (which we discussed in Episode 100), Before Sunset and Sebastian Schipper's 2015 film in one shot, Victoria. Timings for this week are: Before Sunrise: (04:47) Victoria: (30:16) Next episode our theme will be Printing the Legends. Follow …

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Episode 3 - Rob Wallace on Avian Flu 52:29

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This months episode is a chat with renowned evolutionary epidemiologist Rob Wallace. Lucy and Rob weave through a range of topics surrounding the current avian flu outbreaks including the history and potential futures of avian flu all while dissecting the systemic struggles of farmers in the face of industrial agriculture. Follow this link to help…

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Episode 214 - Citizen Kane and The Night of the Hunter 1:02:50

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This week we're examining two directorial debuts by actors - and boy what a line up. The seminal Orson Welles debut Citizen Kane and the Robert Mitchum-starring, Charles Laughton film The Night of the Hunter Timings for this week are: Citizen Kane: (02:20) The Night of the Hunter: (36:40) Next episode our theme will be Alienated Pianist Films. Foll…

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Episode 213 - Five Easy Pieces and The Talented Mr Ripley 57:15

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This week we're exploring Isolated Pianists with two loners looking for their place within society. One in rural America with the Jack Nicholson classic, Five Easy Pieces and one in luxurious Italy with Anthony Minghella's 1999 film, The Talented Mr Ripley. Timings for this week are: Five Easy Pieces: (03:33) The Talented Mr Ripley: (33:03) Next ep…

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Bristlecone Pines: A Deep Dive with Brian Smithers 1:40:05

10M ago1:40:05

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For those who care about ancient trees, this episode is a must-listen. Brian Smithers, research professor at Montana State University, shares deep insights into the Bristlecone Pines—the oldest living singular organism on Earth. Facing increasing environmental pressures, these trees reveal critical lessons about resilience and change. Brian’s open-…