Best Stuart Willis Podcasts (2025)

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The Complicated Life & Death of Nancy Spungen - Part 1 1:27:18

8d ago1:27:18

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There was nothing simple about Nancy Spungen, punk rock fanatic and girlfriend of "The Sex Pistols" bassist Sid Vicious. Her life was a revolving door of psychiatric clinics, prescription-happy physicians and an undiagnosed mental illness stemming from a traumatic birth. The details of her death have remained a topic of discussion for decades. Poli…

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Liam Quigley: Part 1 57:59

12d ago57:59

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Send us a text Liam Quigley has enjoyed the best part of four decades in the radio business, having worked in Pirate Radio and both Irish and UK radio, including launching stations such as Radio Nova, Century Radio and Heart 106.2. In the first of two parts, Liam sits down with Luke to share his stories about growing up in Ireland, and how the radi…

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Liam Quigley: Part 2 52:11

12d ago52:11

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Send us a text Liam Quigley has enjoyed the best part of four decades in the radio business, having worked in Pirate Radio and both Irish and UK radio, including launching stations such as Radio Nova, Century Radio and Heart 106.2. In the second of two parts - Liam continues to share his radio journey with Luke, sharing stories of moving over to 98…

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Bartees Strange 42:03

13d ago42:03

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Bartees Strange is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. In February, Bartees released a great record called Horror, and he’s on the road now in support of it. We talked a lot about the record and also about Christian rock bands, which horror movies scare him, Bon Iver’s song "Skinny Love," writing short songs on purpose, hardcore a…

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Drama Duel: Benjamin Jonson vs. Gabriel Spencer 1:04:35

15d ago1:04:35

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Welcome to the life of Benjamin Jonson—widely regarded as the second-best playwright of the Elizabethan era and ALWAYS in competition with Shakespeare. Before rising to literary fame, Jonson was part of the Admiral’s Men acting troupe in London, where he found himself caught in deadly dramas on and offstage. In 1598, he killed actor Gabriel Spencer…

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Julian Wharam 1:14:34

19d ago1:14:34

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Send us a text Julian Wharam has enjoyed four decades on radio stations across the country. These have included stints on Radio Aire, Red Dragon, BRMB, Heart Radio, Real Radio and Radio Wyvern. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Julian sits down with Luke to share stories of the stations he worked on and the people he worked with. This includes…

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DZ-118: Adolescence and tension through questions 2:00:18

19d ago2:00:18

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How do dramatic questions create tension? In this episode, Stu and Chas delve into the cultural phenomenon of ADOLESCENCE. We try to find the craft tools that have made the show so compelling and such a catalyst for conversation. In particular, we breakdown how the show’s emphasis on questions creates tension: not just tension through plot, but ten…

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Everything You Didn't Need to Know About "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" 1:40:06

21d ago1:40:06

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We're talking today about the beloved children's classic that features a demonic recluse who delights in the torture of children, while his enslaved factory workers are forced to sing and dance in unison. Believe it or not I actually love this film. Come with me, Misfits. It'll be a scrumdiddlyumtious good time! Episode Sources: “Pure Imagination: …

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Mike Wyer 41:25

26d ago41:25

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Send us a text A familiar voice on radio across the Midlands - Mike Wyer has enjoyed four decades in the radio world. Having started out in Pirate radio, he went onto a career on stations that included WABC, Saga Radio East Midlands, BBC Hereford and Worcestershire - before coming out of early retirement to join Boom Radio. In this weeks edition of…

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Jim James (My Morning Jacket) 51:36

27d ago51:36

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Jim James of My Morning Jacket is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. I’ve been a big fan of My Morning Jacket since my old band Lifter Puller played a show with them way back in 2000. We talked briefly about that show as well as their fantastic new record, The Muppets, validation, depression, EMDR therapy, sleeping on tour buses,…

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The Murder of Adriana Piñon 40:58

29d ago40:58

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As a teenager, Adriana Piñon took night classes in addition to her regular high school curriculum so that she could graduate early and focus on her acting and modeling career. At 17 she landed a gig as a recurring extra on "The Young and the Restless," and after her 18th birthday producers informed her they were upgrading her to a speaking role. Ad…

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Muff Murfin 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

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Send us a text The man behind the creation of jingles of many heritage ILR Stations, kicks off the new series of Radio Greats. But who is the real Muff Murfin? The man behind the sounds of many stations. Well in this episode of Radio Greats, Muff sits down with Luke to reflect on his life and career in the music industry, how he got into creating r…

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The Murder of Pasinetta Prince 51:50

1M ago51:50

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Pasinetta Prince was conquering the theatre world one starring role at a time. In February of 2006 she was in rehearsals for August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at the esteemed John Beasley Theatre in Omaha - her hometown. Tragically, her life ended in a brutally violent way in her very own home. Episode Sources: “Suspect Arrested for Murder of Omaha A…

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Adam Granduciel (The War on Drugs) 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

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Adam Granduciel is my guest on this episode That’s How I Remember It. Adam is the principal behind the amazing band The War on Drugs and also produced my new record Always Been. We’ve been friends since a 2009 THS/TWOD tour which we spoke about here. We also got into rock and roll ephemera, his Live Drugs records, being flattered by bootleg merch, …

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Patreon Freebie! The Disappearance of 'Good Time Joe' 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

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Wow, Broadway in the 1920s was a VIBE. Flappers were flapping, mobsters were mobstering, and rich people were indulging in all sorts of debauchery in the hidden corners of seedy speakeasies. Today's episode focuses on one rich person in particular - Joseph Force Crater. Joseph was a judge who enjoyed the company of Broadway's young and beautiful ch…

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BONUS EPISODE: Crime Couch: Ambies Edition! 13:36

2M ago13:36

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***Watch this VIDEO episode on Patreon, Spotify, Facebook or YouTube*** Misfits, we had such a blast at the Ambies Monday night so we thought we'd just share with you what our experience was like! Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in each week, and your good luck wishes on social media. We love you guys!…

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DZ-117: Tonal shifts 2:08:13

2M ago2:08:13

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How can we teach our audience new storytelling rules in the middle of our story? Following on from our episodes on establishing tone through action lines and through character, this is what we have been building up to: how to pull off a tonal switch… that does not throw the audience out of the film. And, in particular, how to pull that off on the p…

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The Unsolved Murder of Stuart Lubbock 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

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CW: This episode contains discussion of SA. Nine people attend a small house party. Eight make it out alive. How did 31-year-old Stuart Lubbock end up dead in the pool of one of the most famous entertainers in the UK? Episode Sources: Justice4Stuart Official Page - X https://x.com/justice4stuart His Name Was Stuart Lubbock https://justice4stuart.wi…

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The Final Episode 2:15:34

2M ago2:15:34

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Goodbye, goodbye. For our final episode of this run, Austin, Raymond & Henry talk about how they watch movies, some mailbag questions, some musings on the craft, and more. Thanks again for tuning in each week, everybody. Stay safe, and we'll see you at the movies! Follow us on Twitter! @austin_hayden (Austin) @creamatoria (Raymond) and on Letterbox…

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Ben Nichols (Lucero) 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Ben Nichols from Lucero is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. Ben just released an unplugged record which features him and Lucero piano player Rick Steff performing stripped-down versions of some Lucero classics and deep cuts. We talked about that as well as the first Violent Femmes record, The Nerves’ song “Hanging on the Teleph…

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Korean Pop Culture & the Facade of Fame 53:04

2M ago53:04

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CW: This episode contains discussions of suicide and SA. Imagine being eleven years old and told that you have what it takes to be a star. All you have to do to achieve this success is drop out of school, move out of your parents' house, go on a strict diet, train until you pass out, learn multiple languages, maybe get plastic surgery, possibly ble…

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Mulholland Drive: It Was All A Dream 1:32:25

2M ago1:32:25

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Our penultimate episode! The guys get into Mulholland Drive (directed by David Lynch) on this one. This film is a great segue for conversation as it weaves through film studies, what it means for something to be Lynchian, what it means to make movies - and more. Enjoy! Join the LAST Livestream of SHOW ME THE MEANING! next Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the…

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Deadly Deception: The Crimes of Neville Heath 49:24

2M ago49:24

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We're diving into the twisted tale of Neville Heath—a killer who inspired Hitchcock's unfinished film "Kaleidoscope." With a history of fraud, false identities, and a penchant for deception, Heath’s charm masked a sadistic nature that led to the brutal murders of Margery Gardner, a bohemian artist and film extra, and Doreen Marshall, a young woman …

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The Boy and The Heron: A Filmmaker's Legacy 1:40:23

2M ago1:40:23

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Raymond is back from filming his movie! The guys get into The Boy and The Heron - Hayao Miyazaki's swan (heron?) song. Who will take over Studio Ghibli? Does more money make a better movie? Is this film a bigger metaphor for Miyazaki's retirement? They get into these questions and more - and more! Enjoy! We only have TWO episodes left! So be sure t…

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Stuart Murdoch 40:44

2M ago40:44

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Stuart Murdoch is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. Stuart is the lead singer and songwriter of classic band Belle & Sebastian, who have consistently released amazing music since the mid '90s. He’s now also the author of a great new novel Nobody’s Empire, which mirrors his own personal experiences with chronic fatigue syndrome i…

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MoviePass: The $9.95 Dream That Became a Hollywood Scam 40:16

2M ago40:16

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In this episode we dive into the rise, fall and shocking fraud behind MoviePass—the too-good-to-be-true subscription service that promised unlimited movies for just $9.95 a month. From its explosive growth to deceptive business tactics, investor scams and a jaw-dropping federal indictment, we unravel how greed and lies brought down a Hollywood drea…

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Conclave: Catholic Camp 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

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Get your cigarettes out for this one - we're talking Conclave! Austin, Henry, and Michael talk the intersection of humanity and religion, the campiness of this film, pope names - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! https://youtube.com/@wisecrack_2 Follow us on Twitter! @aus…

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Gary DeVore's Perplexing Final Act - Part 3 51:45

3M ago51:45

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In this conclusion of our Gary DeVore three-parter we'll talk about what was found inside of Gary's truck after they pulled it out of the aqueduct, and why some people close to Gary don't agree with what law enforcement says happened the night he went missing. Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of Gary DeVore: How A Podcast Helped Unearth Lost W…

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Babygirl vs. May December: Giving and Taking 1:10:53

3M ago1:10:53

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We got another cage match: Babygirl vs May/December! Austin is joined by Wisecrack's Amanda! They get into age gap films, the philosophy of the male gaze, the role of eroticisim in this era of films, and more! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! https://youtube.com/@wisecrack_2 Follow us on…

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Patrick Radden Keefe 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Patrick Radden Keefe is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. Patrick is an incredible non-fiction writer, he’s written a number of books including 2019’s amazing Say Nothing, about the troubles in Northern Ireland. The book was the basis for the successful TV series that was on FX last year. He’s also behind the Winds of Change pod…

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DZ-116: Writing physical comedy 1:35:40

3M ago1:35:40

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How do you make extended technical scenes funny on the page? Mel joins Chas to tackle physical comedy. We limited our homework selection to extended scenes (as opposed to moments and sight gags) in live action projects and - with the help of our Patreons - selected early sequences from BRINGING UP BABY, the pilot for HAPPY ENDINGS and that wonderfu…

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Gary DeVore's Perplexing Final Act - Part 2 1:11:25

3M ago1:11:25

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We're back with Part 2 of trying to figure what the hell happened to Gary DeVore. In this episode we'll retrace his final days before he went missing - who he talked with, what his demeanor was and how law enforcement handled the investigation (spoiler: not well). Episode Sources: “The Missing Scripts Of Gary DeVore: How A Podcast Helped Unearth Lo…

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Aftersun: We Got Daddy Issues 1:26:23

3M ago1:26:23

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The best movie for a cry (if you got daddy issues). Austin is joined by Producer Henry for a chat on Aftersun! They get into realizing the frailty of our parents, the nature of memory and music, some narrative structure of the film - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday at 5 PM PST on the Wisecrack 2 channel! http…

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Gary DeVore's Perplexing Final Act - Part 1 52:52

3M ago52:52

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*Before we get to the episode, BIG news! We're nominated for an Ambie award for Best Indie Podcast Hosts! We're so excited!!* Okay, now down to business. Gary DeVore was many things: screenwriter...ladies' man...missing... Born and raised in LA with a career in the entertainment industry, Gary had plenty of Hollywood friends he could count on. What…

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Matt Johnson (The The) 45:09

3M ago45:09

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Matt Johnson from The The is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. The The started in 1979 and has released a number of classic alternative records. In 2024, they came back with their first studio album in 24 years, the excellent Ensoulment. We talked about that as well as Jamboree bags, penny chews, coal-tar soap, being open to lov…

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RERUN: The Tragic Deaths of Christy Giles & Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola 46:07

3M ago46:07

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**As we mentioned last week we are rerunning this episode from 2022. If you missed our Case Update from Wednesday, one of the men involved - David Pearce - has been found guilty of murder. Christy Lee Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were two amazing twenty-somethings that had everything going for them. Christy, a successful model…

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Hypernormalisation Explains EVERYTHING Going On Right Now 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

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Austin is again joined by Wisecrack's very own: Michael Burns! Join the convo on the movie that explains EVERYTHING that is happening politically right now. We get into where Hypernormlisation originated from, our changing views on the Occupy movement, a Patti Smith-Sam Shepard play - and more! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING! LIVESTREAM every Tuesday…

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CASE UPDATE: The Tragic Deaths of Christy Giles & Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Hey Misfits, the verdict came in yesterday on the case of David Pearce, the man accused of first degree murder in the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola. We discuss the case, new information that came out during the trial and where things stand at this point regarding his co-defendant Brandt Osborn. Join our Patreon! https://…

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"Through Hike" to Tragedy: The Randi Trimble Case 44:56

4M ago44:56

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If you would like to donate to Randi's House of Angels you can do so here: https://randishouseofangels.org/donate/ Discover the chilling true story of Randi Trimble, a promising life cut short by a twisted plot tied to a failed indie horror project, Through Hike. Film dreams turned into a real-life nightmare. Episode Sources: “The Story of Randi Tr…

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Will The Brutalist Be Remembered? 1:20:43

4M ago1:20:43

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Today Austin is joined by Wisecrack's very own: Michael Burns! Raymond is out shooting his movie. Join the convo as they get into the commodification of art (both in the film and by the director himself), the concepts of home explored in the epilogue, some "PTA-ish" notes that the film could have used - and more! Enjoy! Join the SHOW ME THE MEANING…

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The Weather Station 45:40

4M ago45:40

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Tamara Lindeman makes music as The Weather Station and she is my guest on this episode of That’s How I Remember It. Tamara just released a fantastic record called Humanhood, which comes follows 2021’s breakthrough Ignorance and its 2022 companion How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars. We talked about the making of Humanhood, climate grief, trus…

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Tragedy On Set: "They Died with Their Boots On" 41:43

4M ago41:43

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*If you'd like to bypass our chatter in the beginning skip to around 6:30. In the early part of the 20th century Hollywood studios weren't too concerned with minor details like "safety" or "animal rights." It was all about the bottom line. Unfortunately this put countless humans and animals in harm's way, and on the set of the 1941 film "They Died …

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