Best The Velvet Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Bec Charlwood Part 2 - reaction to personal details, living with bipolar, new show now touring 30:54

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Send us a text More frank chat with comedian Bec Charlwood. Hear what her family thinks about the very personal details she talks about in her act. Bec's YouTube special, Bipolar Baby, detailing her living with bipolar, the diagnosis, and the effects on every day life. Hear about how mental health issues can create some of the best comedy in an hon…

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A Hunger Darker Than Night 33:53

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Send us a text "I want to corrupt you, claim you, make you mine in every way that matters. And I want you to destroy me for it." Ophelia possesses a cursed gift—she sees death with every touch. When haunting dreams of a mysterious stranger named Adrian Seravelle begin consuming her nights, she's drawn to a masquerade at his Venetian palazzo. There …

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EP153 - Caspian June - "Spirit 1:03:38

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Sven chats with Caspian June (She/They/It) in the lobby of the KCPA to talk about her song "Spirit," the Peoria and CU music scene, her podcast Ideal Angle, and her favorite non-musical things. YouTube Page for Caspian June and Ideal Angle Podcast LULA in PeoriaBy Blue Box Studio

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Jennifer Lynch writes THE SECRET DIARY OF LAURA PALMER 35:08

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Why was David Lynch so intrigued by the idea of “a woman in trouble”? His daughter, Jennifer Lynch, has a theory… She also discusses her bestselling novel THE SECRET DIARY OF LAURA PALMER, and her part in bringing the mysterious, murdered protagonist at the heart of TWIN PEAKS to life. LADIES OF LYNCH explores the subversive female characters creat…

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Bec Charlwood Part 1 - the economics of comedy, what happens behind the scenes, Screen Queens 31:16

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Send us a text Bec Charlwood is part of the new breed of comedians. She tells her truth. The good, the bad, the... In part one hear the most candid account you'll probably ever hear of the pay and costs being a comedian. People often don't realise that there's so much more happening behind the scenes. Also hear how Bec got into comedy, and the Scre…

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Blood Oath 42:38

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Send us a text When humanity falls under vampire rule, resistance leader Isolde Black makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her people—entering a blood oath marriage with Lord Lucian Aramis, the powerful vampire lord. What begins as a political alliance between enemies becomes something far more complex as Isolde navigates the treacherous vampire co…

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Mark Frost founds TWIN PEAKS 40:18

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“These girls are jam packed with secrets,” said David Lynch about the women of TWIN PEAKS. Why did characters such as Audrey Horne and Shelly Johnson get viewers so hot and bothered? TWIN PEAKS co-creator Mark Frost explains. LADIES OF LYNCH explores the subversive female characters created by the late David Lynch, and the singular women who helped…

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Brian Nankervis Part 2 - The definitive account of RocKwiz, rumours and now radio 37:15

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Send us a text Have you heard differing accounts of what happened with RocKwiz? Now, for the first time, hear how it really went down from the man himself Brian Nankervis. Still doing a heap of live RocKwiz shows, hear how it originally piloted, how Brian was the host, how Julia became such an important part of the show, how it finally made its way…

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EP152 - Sebastian Kelle & Bob Owens of Starcruiser - "Germany" 56:47

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Sven chats with Sebastian Kelle (He/Him) and Bob Owens (He/Him) of Starcruiser about their song "Germany" off of the album "Autopilot," the Champaign-Urbana music scene, and their favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio

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Isabella Rossellini wears BLUE VELVET 41:08

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When Isabella Rossellini appeared as the sadomasochistic Dorothy Vallens in David Lynch’s BLUE VELVET, audiences were scandalised. Nearly 40 years later, the beautiful, bruised nightclub singer remains one of Lynch’s most complex creations. But to whom does she belong? Rossellini talks to Simran Hans about her role in authoring this divisive charac…

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Brian Nankervis Part 1 - Let The Blood Run Free, Raymond J, Jimeoin, warm-up and Pictures of You 43:50

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Send us a text Everyone knows Brian from at least one phase of his brilliant career. He started as a teacher, before being a waiter at the Last Laugh. Soon he was on Let The Blood Run Free and created Hey, Hey, It's Saturday favourite Raymond J Bartholomeuz. The Jimeoin show led to a stellar career in television warm-up, paved the way for RocKwiz a…

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New Season Trailer: LADIES OF LYNCH (w/ Isabella Rossellini) 0:32

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Coming Soon. LADIES OF LYNCH LADIES OF LYNCH explores the subversive female characters created by the late David Lynch, and the singular women who helped shape them. Season 9’s guests include celebrated actor and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini; Lynch’s daughter Jennifer Lynch; his producer of more than 30 years, Sabrina Sutherland; TWIN PEAKS co-cre…

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PDRC 2025 What did Brice, Shane & Keith Learn from the Advanced Skills Seminar? 1:19:56

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The Advanced Skills Seminar Series has been lifting the levels of PDR technicians for many years. Here are just a few things that the TRAINERS have learned from the content shared over the years. If you want to book a spot for yourself at the 2025 Advanced Skills Seminar, click here to register!

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Anthony Watt 3 - Full Frontal, Comedy Inc., Producing Spicks and Specks 34:13

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Send us a text Anthony talks about Full Frontal, including some prescient sketches about Princess Diana. Developing Comedy Inc. The ins and outs of producing - how it works on Spicks and Specks. Support the showBy Jon

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Anthony Watt 2 - Spicks and Specks, The Weakest Link, Adam Hills Tonight, Sleuth 101 31:16

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Send us a text Anthony talks about the genesis and continuing appeal of Spicks and Specks. When the show initially ended, we talk of the short-lived reboot. Also, the Big Backyard Quiz for SBS, The Weakest Link reboot, good things take time, the industry is contracting, Show Me The Movie, Adam Hills Tonight, and a Sleuth 101 deep dive. Support the …

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Anthony Watt 1 - kid's tv, Stingers, Something Stupid, Hamish and Andy 35:58

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Send us a text Anthony Watt is the Executive Producer of Spicks and Specks. His career includes projects such as Full Frontal, Hamish & Andy, The Big Backyard Quiz, Sleuth 101, The Weakest Link and Comedy Inc. In part one, hear about his career start with Double Dare, writing children's series, dealing with writer's block, attempting to write for S…

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Crimson Bindings 58:56

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Send us a text When her sister Lyra vanishes, bloodmage Soraya infiltrates the exclusive Crimson Court disguised as a courtesan to find her. There she encounters the dangerously charismatic Lord Aric Nerezza, whose interest in her seems both predatory and inexplicably personal. As Soraya navigates the treacherous politics of vampire society, she di…

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Nothing rhymes with PAVEMENTS 31:57

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Director Alex Ross Perry's PAVEMENTS is a rock doc like no other — a sprawling, funny, self-reflexive, weirdly touching meta-movie about '90s indie rock heroes Pavement. Host Rico Gagliano talks to Alex LIVE at MUBI Fest Chicago about the movie, the band's music, and why they don't return emails. PAVEMENTS is now streaming on MUBI in the US, UK, Ge…

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Tim Ferguson 2 - Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, Unreal TV, Shock Jock, Spin Out...and MS. 40:34

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Send us a text More from legend of Australian Comedy - Tim Ferguson. Yes, in part 2 you will hear about his Multiple Sclerosis, but as he says, it is the least interesting thing about him. You've heard about the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and plenty more like Funky Squad in part one. Now one of the best shows of its time…

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Tim Ferguson 1 - DAAS, DAAS Kapital, Funky Squad, teaching, comedy today 33:10

2M ago33:10

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Send us a text Tim Ferguson is a legend of Australian Comedy. And as he says, his Multiple Sclerosis is the least interesting thing about him. Hear about his amazing career including the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and everything from Funky Squad and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush to Shock Jock, Unreal TV, movies like Spin …

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What to expect on Entertainment Insider 3:26

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Send us a text Hear the unfiltered, candid stories from the world of entertainment. From the people that were there. Television, movies, music, stage, comedy, advertising, news and so much more. Come for the chat...stay for the laughs! Support the showBy Jon

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LA film fades out...and in (w/ THE STUDIO's Evan Goldberg) 43:33

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The film and TV biz defines LA—so what's it look like as the biz moves abroad? Host (and longtime Angeleno) Rico Gagliano takes a tour of a changing city, from the Hollywood sign to a new crop of booming rep cinemas. Guests include THE STUDIO co-creator Evan Goldberg, indie icon Charles Burnett (KILLER OF SHEEP), and Sean Fennessey, host of THE BIG…

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Adam Howard 2 – Titanic, Star Wars, James Cameron, Fincher, Weir, digital art & more! 38:39

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Send us a text Part two of our chat with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. In this episode Adam discusses iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Attack of the Clones, and The Social Network. Whether you're a filmmaker, VFX enthusias…

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Adam Howard 1 – Mad Hatter, ABC start, Star Trek, Emmys, Hollywood VFX journey & more! 41:00

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Send us a text Join us for an exclusive conversation with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. With multiple Emmy Awards under his belt, Adam has brought cinematic magic to life in iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Attack of the C…

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EP151 - Jon Hoekstra aka Honest Lost Jon - "My Dog Says" 1:03:37

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Sven chats with Jon Hoekstra (He/Him) about his song "My Dog Says" of of the album "Little Grassy," the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. List of CU music opportunities mentioned in the episode: Slow Jam (Mondays, 7-9 PM, Lincoln Square) - https://sites.google.com/view/slowjamSongs in Progress - songwriter's feedback circle - emai…

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KNEECAP — Rich Peppiatt on politics and partying 29:17

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Our full interview with the writer/director of the Northern Irish indie phenomenon KNEECAP. Host Rico Gagliano visits Rich at his Belfast pad, to talk about wrangling the movie's titular hard-partying provocateurs, the rise of Northern Ireland's film industry, and why he briefly resented a Quiet Girl. Part travelogue, part deep-dive storytelling, t…

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Josh Thomas - Talkin' 'bout Your Generation, Please Like Me, Everything's Gonna Be Okay. Showrunner 47:17

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Send us a text You know Josh from the original Talkin' 'bout Your Generation. You know Josh from Taskmaster. But you really know Josh from his work on Please Like Me and Everything's Gonna Be Okay. Now, hear stories about him and those productions that you have never heard before. It's an absolute treat and a bumper episode! Support the show…

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AMORES PERROS shakes up Mexico City (w/ Gael García Bernal) 39:20

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Superstar Gael García Bernal (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) and legendary set designer Eugenio Caballero (PAN’S LABYRINTH) help take host Rico Gagliano on a tour of Mexico City’s streets and its cinema — from the golden era of “ranchera” musicals to the making of Alejandro Inarittu’s tectonic breakthrough AMORES PERROS. Part travelogue, part deep-dive st…

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Asif Zubairy 2 - Hell's Kitchen, Dancing on Ice, Big Brother-Friday Night Live & The Biggest Loser 42:09

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Send us a text In this episode we hear some experiences from Asif's remarkable television career. He recounts experiences on Hell's Kitchen, and in Australia Big Brother - Friday Night Live, The Biggest Loser, Nerds FC and more. We also hear his unique and qualified point of view of the difference between "traditional tv" and online formats, and wh…

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EP150 - Micah Boyce of White Lucy - "Melee" 1:16:08

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Sven chats with Micah Boyce (He/Him) of White Lucy about his song "Melee" of of the upcoming album "The Paradise," (dropping 8/15/2025) the CU music scene, and his favorite non-musical thing. That FX tool that Brok uses on Micah's voice for the outro: Chroma ConsoleBy Blue Box Studio

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Smashing in the doors of Amsterdam cinema (w/ BABYGIRL director Halina Reijn) 36:55

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The Netherlands isn't known for tons of great movies... but its capital city of Amsterdam is packed with tons of great movie theaters. Rico takes us on a tour of his favorite town, to learn why. (Spoiler alert: Breaking into buildings played a role). Guests include director/actor Halina Reijn (BABYGIRL, BLACK BOOK), NY Times contributor Nina Siegal…

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Asif Zubairy 1 - Writing in the UK, The Big Breakfast, Sir Bob Geldof & Yasser Arafat 31:33

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Send us a text You may not be familiar with the name, but Asif Zubairy has done it all! His most recent position was as ITV UK Commissioning Editor. Asif grew up in the UK and his experience as a writer led to an unorthodox move into television. In this episode we hear about Asif's career trajectory, working on The Big Breakfast with Sir Bob Geldof…

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AI special edition - Alex Wadelton 57:12

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Send us a text Alex Wadelton is a renowned advertising creative. What he has to say about creatives, and the rise of AI will give you pause. Don't miss this! Support the showBy Jon

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Ireland tells its own tales (w/ KNEECAP director Rich Peppiatt) 42:57

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Rico travels to Dublin and Belfast, and hangs with an epic lineup of local heroes, to learn how Ireland went from a backdrop for Hollywood rom-coms... to one of the hottest film cultures on the planet. Featuring directors Rich Peppiatt (KNEECAP) and John Crowley (BROOKLYN), superproducer Ed Guiney (POOR THINGS), and acting legends Fiona Shaw (MY LE…

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Pam Barnes 2 - Hey, Hey It's Saturday, The Circle, Family Feud 29:14

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Send us a text Pam talks about Hey, Hey, It's Saturday, and tells some incredible stories of when the show went on the road to the US. Pam and Jon discuss the lack of opportunity for performers to appear on tv now. Also the reinvention of the morning genre with The Circle, and the evergreen Family Feud Support the show…

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EP149 - Patrick Lyke - "Army Surplus" 1:04:47

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Sven chats with Patrick Lyke (He/Him) about his song "Army Surplus," the CU music scene past and present, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio

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Pam Barnes 1 - IMT, Don Lane, Sale of the Century, The Logies and much more 33:28

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Send us a text Pam Barnes is a legendary Australian television producer. In this first part, she talks to Jon about everything from IMT, The Don Lane Show, Sale of the Century, Australia Live, The Einstein Factor, How Much Do You Love Me?, The Logies and much more. Then in part two Pam will discuss the programs for which she is best known - Hey, He…

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Adam Zwar 2 - Agony, The Wedge, Rebel Wilson, Squinters & Mr Black 36:13

4M ago36:13

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Send us a text Adam Zwar continues his chat. We hear about the Agony series, The Wedge with Rebel Wilson, Squinters, Mr. Black and more. Support the showBy Jon

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EP148 - roseli - "split ends" 52:41

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Sven meets up with roseli (She/Her) at KCPA for a chat about her song "spit ends," the CU Music Scene, and her favorite non-musical thing Photo: Kandy DelgadilloBy Blue Box Studio

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Ahron Young - Getting into journalism, Sky News and the Ticker revolution 39:03

4M ago39:03

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Send us a text Hear from Ahron Young about his extraordinary path to building the successful streaming news network, Ticker. Support the showBy Jon

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Adam Zwar 1 - Three for Free, Voice-overs, Wilfred & Lowdown 32:32

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Send us a text Adam Zwar talks about his life and career, including early voice-overs, the "Three for Free" ad, Wilfred and Lowdown. And next time in Part 2, we hear about the "Agony" series, Squinters, Mr. Black and much more. Support the showBy Jon

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Steve Vizard 2 - Nicole Kidman, The Eleventh Hour & Fast Forward 35:50

4M ago35:50

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Send us a text Don't miss this! Steve talks candidly about the comedy evolution on television, including seminal show The Eleventh Hour. How Fast Forward came into being after the success of The Comedy Company. And the schedule and people that brought Fast Forward into homes every week. Support the show…

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EP147 - Robert Hirschfeld of Common Loon - "Automatic Skin" 1:04:28

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Sven chats with Robert Hirschfeld (He/Him) of Common Loon about his song "Automatic Skin," the CU music scene past and present, and his favorite non-musical thing.By Blue Box Studio

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Steve Vizard 1 - Graham Kennedy, Uni Reviews and The Law 46:30

4M ago46:30

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Send us a text Steve Vizard talks about growing up, Graham Kennedy, uni, being a lawyer, the 80's comedy scene and much more in this first part of a wide ranging chat. Part two will cover The Eleventh Hour, Fast Forward and much more. Support the showBy Jon

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PDRC 2025 Episode 5 "That's Not My Job" 1:10:25

4M ago1:10:25

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Ever hear this? Or worse...say it? "That's not my job!" Let's jump into personal responsibility and how that translates to PDR, plus Keith adds jibber-jabber and pirate jokes per Shane's request

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EP146 - Sierra Sikora - "Jade" 43:27

5M ago43:27

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Sven meets up with Sierra Sikora (She/Her) at KCPA to talk about her song "Jade" off of the EP "Confessions" the CU music scene, and her favorite non-musical things.By Blue Box Studio

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PDRC 2025 Episode 4 What is Possible with PDR ? Are you limiting your own success? 34:15

5M ago34:15

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Shane & Keith discuss limiting beliefs in our mindset that prevent us from progressing professionally in the dent repair field and beyond.

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PDRC 2025 Episode 3 The Bandwagon Effect 58:12

5M ago58:12

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Long lines sell food. How do we tap into the "Bandwagon Effect" for our PDR Companies? Let's hop in and discuss it!

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EP145 - Andrew Simek the Piano Man - "Pocket Song" 1:16:49

5M ago1:16:49

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Sven chats with Andrew Simek (He/They) about his song "Pocket Song," the local CU Music Scene, being the Piano Man, and their favorite non-musical things! Info on the Piano Man : https://canopyclub.com/piano-man/By Blue Box Studio

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EP144 - Patrick & Noah of Castle Finn - Velvet Fangs 54:02

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Sven chats with Patrick (He/HIm) and Noah (He/Him) of Castle Finn to talk about their song "Velvet Fangs" off of the "On The Vine (EP)."By Blue Box Studio