Best Alex Kidd Podcasts (2025)

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324 - Cognitive Dissonance - Part One (rebroadcast) 57:57

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In this episode, the story of a doomsday cult who predicted the exact date and circumstances of the end of the world, and what happened when that date passed and the world did not end. Also, we explore our drive to remain consistent via our desire to reduce cognitive dissonance. When you notice you’ve done something you believe is wrong, then you w…

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Batch 298: Oops! All White Whales 1:43:50

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Alex busts out his trusty ticking harpoon and hunts down four beers off the White Whale list. Lost Abbey Veritas 006, Stone Brewing Vertical Epic 02.02.02 Encore, New Glarus R&D Very Sour Blackberry (re-release), and Cantillon Loerik go head-to-head and then get put through the Power Ranking treatment. In the Beer News, a series of closures sadden …

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BPS 440: Crafting Authentic Stories from Lady Gaga to Sci-Fi Futures with Kim Ray 1:10:47

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On today's episode, we welcome the multi-talented Kim Ray, a writer, producer, and director whose career spans reality TV, documentaries, and scripted projects. Best known for her work on the Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, Kim’s journey through the industry is an inspiring tale of creativity, resilience, and innovation.Our conversation be…

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The Gloves Come Off ft. Fred Smith 53:27

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Fred Smith, Motorsports Editor for Road & Track. Fred & JB recap the Singapore GP, where the opening lap stole the headlines as McLaren teammates Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri made contact. F1 media & fans are split in assigning blame as the Papaya Rules have blurred in recent races.…

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BPS 439: From Wrestling Rings to Public Access Mayhem: The Wild Ride of Mad Man Pondo 56:07

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The world is far more peculiar than most of us dare to admit. Somewhere between a demolition derby and a wrestling ring, between the crackle of VHS tapes and the shriek of late-night public access, lies a man who has turned mayhem into meaning. On today’s episode, we welcome the unparalleled and unfiltered Mad Man Pondo, a professional wrestler and…

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323 - Job Therapy - Tessa West (rebroadcast) 55:06

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Are you unhappy at your job? Are you starting to consider a change of career because of how your current work makes you feel? Do you know why? According to our guest in this episode, Dr. Tessa West, a psychologist at NYU, if you are currently contemplating whether you want to do the work that you do everyday you should know that although this feeli…

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Batch 297: New Releases, Old Money Brewers 1:54:23

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In one of the most competitive Power Ranking episodes, new releases from Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, Russian River Brewing Company, Mcilhenney Brewing Company, and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Brew Co. go head-to-head featuring an array of styles. In the Beer News, longtime Chicago burger joint Burger Antics announces their closure, Charlie Sheen get…

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BPS 438: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis 49:11

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In this episode, Whitney Davis, a seasoned literary manager and script consultant, breaks down the real-deal process of getting noticed in Hollywood—from landing a manager to crafting query letters that don’t suck. Sharing her own unconventional path into the industry, Whitney offers raw, practical advice for screenwriters and indie filmmakers on h…

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Bedlam In Baku ft. Tommy Kendall 56:11

13d ago56:11

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Tommy Kendall, Motorsports Hall of Fame Driver. Tommy & JB recap a chaotic weekend in Baku, where we saw SIX red flags in qualifying followed up by Oscar Piastri crashing out on lap one of Sunday’s grand prix. Max Verstappen went on to win his second straight race, and the pressure …

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BPS 437: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson 43:32

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In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a famed musician father (Don Wilson of The Ventures) and a glamorous pin-up model mother…

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322 - Intellectual Humility - Tenelle Porter 1:07:44

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Can intellectual humility be measured? What influences it and affects it, limits it and enhances it? What even is it, scientifically speaking? We explore all of this and then play an episode of How to Be A Better Human featuring psychologist Tenelle Porter telling comedian Chris Duffy how she is researching how to conduct better research into intel…

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Batch 296: Alex Kidd and the Amazing Technicolor 8.4 oz Can 1:42:03

27d ago1:42:03

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Alex praises the recent Sierra Nevada Pils releases in 8.4 oz cans! But does he really believe what he says or is this another #nostrilgate? Then Alex and Stephen try some NA beverages and a new contender challenges St. Agrestis for the throne. They try their first NA wine and revisit a NA beer favorite then throw all four drinks through the Power …

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BPS 436: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis 54:01

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In this episode, veteran actor and director Greg Travis dives into his decades-long filmmaking journey, culminating in the release of his once-abandoned 1984 feature Dark Seduction. Shot on 16mm black-and-white film, the noir-vampire hybrid languished in post-production limbo for over 30 years before digital technology made its completion possible.…

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Max Mixes It Up ft. Massimo Delbo 55:43

28d ago55:43

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Massimo Delbo, Editor of Cavallino Magazine and prominent Italian car journalist. Massimo was at Monza last week, and describes the warm welcome Lewis Hamilton received from the locals in his first “home race.” We also dive into the end of the race, where championship leader Oscar P…

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BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd 1:01:30

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Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his feature film Son of Clowns using the resources he already had: friends, favors, and faith in the process. With a deep respect for collaboration, Evan emphasizes the importance of building a reliab…

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Ferrari Hobbles Home ft. Jodie Kidd 50:16

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jodie Kidd, Top Model, F1 Enthusiast & Top Gear Celebrity Driver. JB & Jodie recap our most eventful race of the season, as the Dutch Grand Prix saw the championship gap widen and multiple DQs. Is the WDC all but decided after Lando Norris’ disqualification? And how does Ferrari tur…

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321 - Easy Crafts for the Insane - Kelly Williams Brown (rebroadcast) 1:18:08

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This episode is about suicide prevention and awareness. Author Kelly Williams Brown tells us about her book, Easy Crafts for the Insane, in which she recounts how, after she gained fame and success as a NYT bestselling author, her world came apart. Then an anti-anxiety-drug-induced manic state nearly ended her life. 988 Suicide Prevention Month Kel…

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Batch 295: Sober Summer Refreshers 1:36:01

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It was a summer of boozy beers but Alex and Stephen hop back on the NA train with four summer "refreshers." Not quite a cocktail, not at all beer, possibly soda-ish, offerings from Casamara Club, Something & Nothing, Melo, and Pentire battle it out to see if any NA drink is worthy of dethroning St. Agrestis. In the Beer News, new tariffs will hit t…

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BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise 52:17

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Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to his innovative work at Khan Academy, Brit reveals how deep focus, analog creativity, and a love for explanation helped shape his approach to teaching c…

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BPS 433: No Film School, No Problem Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

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Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In the spirit of Taoist unpredictability, Gary’s story unfolds not as a straight line, but as a rich weave of intuition, risk, and creative alignment. He …

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320 - Misguided - Matthew Facciani 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

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What is misinformation? How does it differ from disinformation or just plain ‘ole propaganda? How do we protect ourselves from people with nefarious intentions using all of these things to affect our thoughts, feelings, and behavior? That’s what we discuss in this episode with Matthew Facciani, social scientist and author of Misguided: Where Misinf…

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Batch 294: Trappist Punjabi Prison Match 2:08:43

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Alex and Stephen approach completion in trying all the Trappist beers out there as they tick Zundert Trappist, Engelszell Trappist, Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, and Mont Des Cats Biere Trappiste. This leaves only 1 Trappist Beer left to try. In the Beer News, Schramm's Mead is for sale Ken Schramm is told to retire due to health complications, Boston…

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BPS 432: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path 57:22

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When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what happened in this electric and delightfully unfiltered conversation with Dave Campfield, a filmmaker, actor, and host of the Troma Now Podcast, best known for his work in the cult Caesar and Otto …

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BPS 431: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson 37:37

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In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a deep respect for character and sound design brought the film to life. From his writing process with partner Brent Maddock to the evolution of the Tre…

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The Dominant Duo ft. Dario Franchitti 53:34

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Dario Franchitti, 4x INDYCAR Champion and 3x Indy 500 Winner. JB & Dario recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the two McLarens dominated at the front despite running split strategies. Dario gives a driver’s perspective on the closing laps, where Oscar Piastri hunted down teammate L…

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319 - Love Factually - Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

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Two psychologists who study love, relationships, and human mating behavior pick apart the movie "The Notebook" and tell us what it gets right and what it gets wrong when it comes to portraying how humans actually, truly think, feel, and behave. Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick are the cohosts of the Love Factually podcast, a show that discusses the rom…

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Batch 293: Alex & Stephen's Trappist House 1:47:19

2M ago1:47:19

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It's a Trappist beer showdown as Alex sources four Trappist beers from three different Trappist breweries that have never been featured on the show, then he and Stephen put the beers through the Power Ranking treatment. In the Beer News, a huge shakeup goes down in the distribution side of the beer world, Buffalo Trace grasps at straws for their ne…

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BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk 58:18

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In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying accounting and criminal justice to becoming a self-taught director, driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep love for genre cinema. With no Hollyw…

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Piastri Reigns ft. Alex Jacques 53:58

2M ago53:58

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Alex Jacques, F1TV’s Lead Announcer. JB & Alex recap the Belgian Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri overtook teammate Lando Norris on the opening lap…and never looked back en route to his SIXTH win of the season. Lewis Hamilton charged forward 11 positions and Charles Leclerc notched a…

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BPS 429: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder with Michael Ryan 1:15:56

3M ago1:15:56

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Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he formed J&M Entertainment with a colleague, a distribution sales agent for independent films. As J&M grew, it developed its business model to also take responsibility for financing new films & providing production finance.In 1980 Ryan and J&M w…

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318 - The Intention Action Gap - Britt Frank (rebroadcast) 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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In this episode, we sit down with therapist Britt Frank to discuss the intention action gap, the psychological term for the chasm between what you very much intend to do and what you tend to do instead. It turns out, there's a well-researched psychological framework that includes a term for when you have a stated, known goal – a change you'd like t…

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Batch 292: Sacramento West Coast IPA Shootout 1:43:19

3M ago1:43:19

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Alex and Stephen head to the capitol of their home state to seek out the best West Coast IPAs that haven't been featured on the show. WCIPAs from Slice Beer Co., Shred Beer Company, Bike Dog Brewing Company, and Movement Brewing Co. will be put through the Power Ranking treatment. In the Beer News, disgraced wrestler Hulk Hogan grifts other grifter…

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BPS 428: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz 32:58

3M ago32:58

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A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision transcend the void and reach the hearts and minds of an audience? Today, we unravel this mystery with Danielle Raiz, a passionate advocate for creatives, whose work at Wix has been dedicated to…

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BPS 427: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill’s Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking 56:09

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Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming eight-part series "Road to Race Day" on NASCAR. She emphasized the importance of storytelling and character development, sharing her experiences with funding th…

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Weathering The Storm ft. John Watson 55:24

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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes John Watson, former McLaren Driver & F1 Presenter. JB & Wattie recap the British Grand Prix, where weather and the FIA stole the headlines for raining on Oscar Piastri’s dominant day. Was his 10-second penalty too harsh considering the pace he had and the track conditions? Regardles…

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317 - Don't Talk About Politics - Sarah Stein Lubrano 1:10:11

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Sarah Stein Lubrano tells us about her new book, Don't Talk About Politics, which urges us not to lose hope or become frozen in frustration when it comes to polarization and faulty discourse because the good news is that we don't just know, scientifically, why the marketplace of ideas is currently failing us, we know how, scientifically, we can do …