Best Alice and Doug Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 244: Craft, Clarity & Creativity: A Conversation with Director Rob Spera 1:13:40

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Description: In this episode, Damien Swaby sits down with acclaimed director and author Rob Spera to talk about filmmaking as a craft. They unpack lessons from Rob’s book, practical set strategies, and the deeper philosophy behind being a storyteller. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, this conversation is filled with real-wo…

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3923: The American Way w/ Alice Fishbein 2:11:59

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New KATG guest Alice Fishbein might be on her first podcast of any kind ever, but you wouldn’t know it from her candid opinions and frank discussions. Keith and Alice talk about her one-woman show satirizing Titanic, her work in criminal defense, Americans lack of empathy, Epstein never having a client list after all (???), hateful comedians announ…

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how metaphors relate to cancer outcomes. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/person/vicky-lai 🔗 Share your familect recording in …

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Stronger Together: Michael Monteferrante on Mission, Mentorship, and Meaningful Work 23:37

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Michael Monteferrante has been the president and CEO of Envision, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, since 2013. Envision is one of National Industries for the Blind’s associated nonprofit agencies, proudly serving people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired across the nation – enriching lives through employment, outreach, rehabilitation,…

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two k…

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Ep. 249: Two Highly Strung Southern Women in a Moment of God-Given Pleasure 53:13

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Alice just learned that a compliment she received years ago was plagiarized. And Doug believes she may have had a tryst with Cameron Crowe. Meanwhile, they learn some rather disturbing news about some of America's favorite clothing, footwear, and soda. Does everything have evil origins?* Other discussion topics may include: - Are there too many Sha…

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Ep 243: The Mahne Narrative: From Doctor Who to Corporate Storytelling 1:17:57

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In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien Swaby sits down with Christian Mahne—a seasoned creative director, Oxford graduate, and veteran storyteller whose work has graced the screens of BBC, CNN, Sky, and 7 Network Australia. This conversation is more than a résumé rundown. It’s a journey into the why behind the work. Christian shares ho…

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

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1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more…

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3922: The Sean Diddy Puffy Love Combs Trial - Part 4: The Verdict w/ Felicia Gillespie 1:13:08

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Open and candid comedian Felicia Gillespie returns to help Keith discuss The Diddy Trial and the jury’s stupid fucking verdicts. The duo also discusses millionaire and charlatan Jimmy Swaggart burning in Hell at age 90 as well as the state of the world.

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

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1095. Is “sick” really “good”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language changes over time. Then, we look at the 1950s idea of "U and Non-U English" and what it tells us about social climbing. The "sick" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC…

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Ep. 248: Two Shiny Happy Made Up People in a Questionable Alan Jackson Song 42:34

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The D-Man and A-Girl are in the house! Alice is out of steroids. Doug may have eaten a block of eye shadow. Alice thinks she may be more woman than some dude. Doug can't stop saying "coochie." The stage is set. Witness the chaos. Other discussion topics may include: - That mood when you just want to watch a few hundred people drown - A 12-year old'…

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Spreadsheets to APIs: Modernizing Underwriting for the Digital Age with Doug Loots, Global Chief Revenue Officer - Insurance, Coherent 29:11

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In this episode of Unstructured Unlocked, Doug Loots, Global Chief Revenue Officer – Insurance at Coherent, joins us to explore the challenges and opportunities of modernizing underwriting. As insurers face growing complexity, tighter margins, and rising customer expectations, many still rely on spreadsheets and fragmented tools. Doug shares his pe…

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3921: In the Name of Love w/ MeMe Cherry 1:23:18

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It’s the return of the thought-provoking, hilarious, and socially active podcaster MeMe Cherry! MeMe joins Keith to help discuss Pride Month, what you can do about it in 2025, and the world’s latest series of UNfortunate events. The duo also discusses the closing of Diddy’s trial, Will Smith taking back his apologies to us and Chris Rock, and TV sh…

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Ep 242: Suha Araj on Storytelling, Identity & Representation 41:05

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📄 Show Notes:In this episode, Damien Swaby sits down with filmmaker Suha Araj, who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey from a career in advertising to becoming a powerful voice in film. Suha opens up about navigating major life transitions and how creative expression has always been a crucial part of her identity—even when it was sidel…

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Ep 241: From Courtroom to Camera: Don Worley’s Journey into Independent Film 47:24

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Summary From Courtroom to Camera: Don Worley’s Journey into Independent Film In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien Swaby sits down with the multitalented Don Worley — a nationally recognized personal injury attorney, former stand-up comedian, and now a dynamic force in independent cinema. Don shares his unconventional journey from hig…

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

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1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including…

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[Mission Driven Series] Economic Independence and Opportunity Through Meaningful Work With Jeff Mittman 19:25

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Jeff Mittman is the president and CEO of Bosma Enterprises in Indianapolis, one of the Midwest's largest nonprofit organizations providing employment and training for people who are blind or visually impaired. A retired U.S. Army veteran, he lost his sight in 2005 while serving in Iraq. Jeff has dedicated his career to service, first through the mi…

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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1093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. 🔗 Share your fami…

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Ep. 247: Two Alobama Hog Farmers in a Pantless Fight 43:10

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Happy birthday, Mr. Disney! (the other one) The episode has a depressing start before finally getting into all the boner and nipple hair talk you've grown to love. Or at least expect. This week Alice gears up to run her annual Summer Playwriting Workshop while Doug discovers he's not a boy, but not quite a man. Other discussion topics may include: …

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3920: Hot Cum Time Machine w/ Brandon Collins 1:14:32

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Brandon Collins returns! Keith catches up with his movie pal from way back to help discuss the continuing sagas that are The End of the World, The Diddy Trial, and Cockbuster Video.

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3919: You Made It Weird presents Pete Holmes’ KATG interview 2:04:33

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Pete Holmes’ podcast exposing comedians’ secret weirdnesses began in October 2011 and continues entertaining with some of your favorite Hollywood pals. You can also check out YouTube.com/PeteHolmes for hilarious material from his podcasts, talk show, stand-up, and various skits. (Keith personally is in love with the fictional character interviews.)…

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.social Rob's book, "You're All Talk" 🔗 Share your familect recording…

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Ep 240: Reel Ambition: How Olivia Deitch Cut Her Way Into the Industry 43:40

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🎧 Guest: Olivia Deitch 🎤 Host: Damien SwabyIn this episode, Damien sits down with the talented Olivia Deitch to explore her inspiring journey through the entertainment industry — from wide-eyed film student to head online editor by the age of 23. 🗂️ Topics Covered: Olivia’s origin story: From Boston University to breaking into Hollywood Discovering…

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3918: WTF presents Marc Maron’s KATG interview 1:34:06

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Marc Maron started his podcast WTF in September 2009 and in June 2025 announced its upcoming end. In honor of his run and the big news, we relisten to KATG’s appearance back in 2012. All old episodes of WTF can be found accessing WTF+ at WTFpod.com. WTF’s episode description: “Keith Malley and Chemda Khalili are two of the earliest pioneers of podc…

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Ep 239: Big Vision, Small Gear: Making a Feature on an iPhone 6:15

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Episode Description In this episode, Damien Swaby opens up about the script for his upcoming film small talk, Big Thoughts — a powerful, poetic anthology of real conversations exploring identity, faith, legacy, migration, masculinity, feminism, and more. Damien shares how he's preparing to shoot the entire project on an iPhone, why he's using the R…

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