Best Chris Barrow Podcasts (2025)

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151: Mailbag Part 2 1:29:06

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Hey everyone, this is the long awaited mailbag episode! You can listen to part 1 on the Patreon! Matt, Daniel, and Producer Adam answer your questions with the honesty and humility you can only get from three guys rushing to fill the gaping maw of the content monster before they leave for a weekend of sold out shows in New York (who also love the l…

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550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares 32:40

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programm…

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549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness 32:28

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We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed b…

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129. When Angelina Jolie Met Billy Bob Thorton TEASER 8:22

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Vials of blood…that’s probably your main association with Billy Bob Thorton and Angelina Jolie, right? In the spirit of spooky season, Mel tells the tale of this 2000s Gothic couple. He was a 45-year-old, late bloomer “hillbilly” from Arkansas on his fifth marriage. She was a beautiful, brooding 25-year-old Hollywood “nepo baby” on her second. All …

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149: I'm Gonna Git You Sukkah, with Peter Beinart 1:23:56

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By Matt Lieb

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548: Brett Goldstein On The Music Of All Of You 33:27

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Brett Goldstein, who joins me to discuss the film he co-wrote and stars in All Of You. Streaming now on Apple TV, it tells the story of two best friends who struggle to deal with their relationship and respective love lives, after he pays for her to take a test which claims to establish who your soulmate is.…

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148: Dispatch From Gaza, with Ahmed Sarsour 1:10:49

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Matt and Daniel are joined by poet Ahmed Sarsour live from Deir al Balah in Gaza to hold forth on the reality of daily life in a war zone, hopes for the future, and making art in the midst of chaos. We had a few technical issues given the precarity of the connection, and you’ll notice that Matt exits early without notice due to his own tech mishap,…

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547: Composers Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury On The Music Of Steve 29:20

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It's the second part of our Steve Special, as composers Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow join me to discuss their score from the film. We've already heard from writer Max Porter and leading man Cillian Murphy, and that's available to listen to now. Big thanks to the team at the legendary Invada Records for providing us with the score before it was re…

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546: Cillian Murphy & Max Porter On The Music Of Steve 26:14

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We are double dropping bonus episodes of Soundtracking this week, as first Max Porter and Cillian Murphy and then composers Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury join us to discuss the brilliant new Netflix drama, Steve. Written by Max and based on his novel, Shy, Steve stars Cillian as a teacher at a reform school who struggles to deal with his troubled …

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147: Do The Reich Thing, with Rolla Selbak 1:48:49

14d ago1:48:49

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Matt and Daniel are joined by filmmaker Rolla Selbak to consider Netantahu’s social media strategy, anti-zionists’ purported mustiness, and the most epic team-up in JCU history. Please donate to Middle East Children’s Alliance: https://www.mecaforpeace.org/ Send us an email or leave us a voice message for our next mailbag. [email protected] / (7…

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545: Sean Penn Talks Music 30:17

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the legend that is Sean Penn, who joins us to discuss his role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Also starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Regina King and former Soundtracking guest, Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another tells the story of an ex-revolutionary who must rescue his daughter from a co…

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145: Israel is MAH WIFE, with Briahna Joy Gray 2:01:08

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Matt and Daniel are joined by the host of the Bad Faith podcast, Briahna Joy Gray to speak on the UN committee report recognizing a genocide by Israel in Gaza, as well as Charlie Kirk’s dispatch from the AI beyond, and Ambassador Mike Huckabee doing Netanyahu’s act like the Gallagher II of international relations. Please donate to Pal Humanity: htt…

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S08 E09: Surviving to Thriving - How to prosper in a tough economy 40:55

15d ago40:55

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In this episode of "Two Reds are Better than One" podcast, Chris and Ashley explore a variety of customer service experiences from their travels, highlighting both excellent and poor examples. These stories offer valuable lessons for dentists and practice owners. The insights shared in this episode are so impactful that everyone in the practice sho…

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544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter 31:49

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.By Edith Bowman

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[TEASER] Lee Kern chastises Hannah Einbinder 8:23

23d ago8:23

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In this week’s Patreon exclusive episode with comedian Orli Matlow from the War Is Stupid podcast, we sat down for some Hebrew Bible study with eminent Talmudic scholar and ultra-Semitic bloke Lee Kern, innit. (Warning: this episode far exceeds the FDA’s daily recommendation for musical theatre references.) To listen to the full episode join the Pa…

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543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing 44:38

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It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own …

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542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing 29:14

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It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the fi…

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143: Pursuit of Floppiness, with Chris Kunzler 1:42:51

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Matt and Daniel are joined by content creator Chris Kunzler, who was endlessly impressed with their accent work during their chat over the UK’s proscription of Palestine Action, Hen Mazzig’s pecking at Hannah Einbinder, and Israel’s decision not to drop Jerry Seinfeld’s “Unfrosted” on Gaza because their drones can’t carry bombs that massive. Please…

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128. When Paul Newman Met Joanne Woodward 1:58:27

21d ago1:58:27

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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s 50-year marriage is arguably Hollywood’s most enduring real-life love story. Regarded as the “Last Movie Stars” of the Golden Era, they worked together on 16 films and shared a combined 14 Academy Award nominations. A rarity in showbusiness, they somehow managed to maintain their deep chemistry and friendship all w…

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[TEASER] Montreal Activist Accused of Harrasment… By The Cops! 5:17

28d ago5:17

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On our recent Patreon-only episode with Yves Engler (long-time activist and insurgent candidate for the leadership of Canada’s New Democratic Party) we discussed a different sort of campaign: podcaster and self-proclaimed “Zioness” Dahlia Kurtz’s obsessive attack on Yves’s free speech that landed him in a Montreal jail for 5 days. Support this podc…

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541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 33:31

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is score…

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540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses 28:08

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It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it…

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Bonus Episode: Greg Stoker from the Global Sumud Flotilla 44:30

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In a special episode, Matt and Daniel are joined from Tunisia by Greg Stoker, where he is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. This interview was recorded early in the day on September 8, 2025, before the drone strike on the flotilla's "Family Boat" in Tunisian waters. Please donate to the Gaza City Flour Fund: http://bit.ly/gazaflourfund Join the pa…

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141: Livestream fundraiser with Noura Erakat 1:47:59

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Here is the audio version of our livestream fundraiser with guest Noura Erakat. To donate to the Gaza City Flour Fund please click this link! http://bit.ly/gazaflourfund Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donations Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Matt Lieb

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539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music 36:11

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live. It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.comBy Edith Bowman

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[TEASER] Miko Peled is hasbara's worst nightmare 5:30

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This week on the Patreon exclusive episode we talked Miko Peled, the anti-zionist Israeli son of a storied Israeli general. Here is a little teaser! You can listen to the full episode on Patreon Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donations Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club 38:49

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It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders fo…

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139: Notes From Bunderground, with Tony Karon of AJ+ 1:59:41

1M ago1:59:41

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Matt and Daniel are joined by AJ+ Editorial Lead Tony Karon to consider the ghost of Theodor Herzl, Adam Friedland’s courting of his family’s ire in the presence of Ritchie Torres, and an explanation of bundism that somehow elides delicious, radial cakes. Please donate to the Gaza City Flour Fund: http://bit.ly/gazaflourfund Join the patreon at htt…

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127. When Michelle Williams Met Heath Ledger TEASER 6:48

1M ago6:48

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In this week’s Patreon episode, Kaitlyn's covering a couple that was once called “Mr. and Mrs. Brooklyn” by the New York Times in 2007: Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger. From falling in love on the set of Brokeback Mountain, to becoming first time parents a year later, Heath and Michelle’s fairy tale love story appeared to have all the makings of…

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537: Darren Aronofsky On The Music Of Caught Stealing 31:53

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Darren Aronofsky, who returns to the podcast to discuss his comedy crime thriller, Caught Stealing. Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz and Liev Schreiber among others, it tells the story of New York bartender Hank Thompson, who finds himself in all manner of trouble with a motley crue o…

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137: Power Goy, with Matt Bernstein 1:38:34

2M ago1:38:34

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Matt and Daniel welcome content creator Matt Bernstein to talk through Israel’s “double-tap” bombing of Nasser Hospital and the attendant instant revisionism, getting lectured by near-strangers on behalf of Israel, and Daniel-Ryan Spaulding’s series of colonial violence fet videos. Please donate to the Gaza City Flour Fund: http://bit.ly/gazaflourf…

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536: Ari Aster On The Music Of Eddington 37:19

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Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during Covid, which quickly escalates into all manner of chaos as battle lines are drawn. Eddington is scored by Daniel Pemberton and Bob…

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135: Barlow Can You Go, with Sarah Alami 1:48:42

2M ago1:48:42

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Matt and Daniel welcome actor Sarah Alami (Guardians of the Galaxy) to cover Gal Gadot’s Snow White post-mortem, Eve Barlow’s ongoing celebration of her own victimhood, and advice on securing a chopped cheese in Woodside, Queens without triggering a self-induced panic pity party. Please donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutb…

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S08 E08: The Perfect Dental Consultation 38:51

2M ago38:51

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In this month's episode of The Two Reds are Better than One podcast, Ashley and I take a rare opportunity to record without a guest. Instead, we open the doors to a candid conversation about two themes that sit at the heart of every successful dental practice: building teams and conducting consultations. We begin with a brief detour into football –…

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126. When Frida Kahlo Met Diego Rivera 2:08:43

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In 1929, their marriage was likened to that between “an elephant and a dove.” But in the years following, their relationship would go on to prove far more complicated than their dissimilar appearances would reveal— and far more explosive. In this extra long episode of Significant Lovers, we unravel the intoxicatingly toxic relationship between Mexi…

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535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars 23:15

2M ago23:15

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We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!By Edith Bowman

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534: Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor Talk The Life Of Chuck 20:33

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everyman' Chuck Krantz, charting his life in reverse order, chronicling a death that coincides with the end of the universe to his forma…

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134: Where The Streets Have No Shame, with Tadhg Hickey [UNLOCKED] 1:36:54

2M ago1:36:54

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Matt and Daniel welcome returning champion Tadhg Hickey for a deep dive into U2’s statements on Gaza. Dublin’s most famous erstwhile hoteliers attempt statements ambiguous enough to anppear prophetic in case of all possible outcomes, and Bono gets more elliptical than the Mar Vista 24 Hour Fitness during pilot season. Plus! There’s a guy named Larr…

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533: Michael Pearce On The Music Of Echo Valley 37:10

2M ago37:10

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From a waiting room at a railway station, Edith is joined by Michael Pearce. Michael is the director of the Apple TV + film, Echo Valley. Starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, Echo Falls tells the story of a mother who comes to the aid of her daughter when she turns up in somewhat of an alarming state. It's scored by Jed Kurzel - soon to be a…

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133: Rat GPT, with Jeremy Kaplowitz 1:32:59

2M ago1:32:59

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Matt and Daniel welcome Jeremy Kaplowitz from the Quorators podcast for a remembrance of Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif. Later they watch David Mamet create a scene of immeasurable tension between two people in a tightly hemmed performance space, and finally probe Mayor Pete’s take on some rigid, girthy problems, bursting with arousal. Pleas…

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[TEASER] The Labor Zionist Left In Israel 4:23

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Matt, Daniel and guest Rabbi Yosef Leib react to an interview with Labor Zionist leader Muki Tzur, Join the patreon to hear the full episode Please find an urgent funds appeal to support at https://gazadirect.com/ See Francesca Fiorentini and Matt Lieb August 28 in Houston, TX: https://bit.ly/mattfranhtx Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.…

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532: Celine Song On The Music Of The Materialists 44:25

2M ago44:25

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Celine Song, writer and director of romantic comedy, The Materialists. Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, the film follows the story of a New York City matchmaker torn between her aspiring-actor ex-boyfriend and a charming millionaire. It's scored beautifully by our old friend, Daniel Pembert…

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131: Good Toda'a, with Mohammad Alsaafin 1:32:37

2M ago1:32:37

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Matt and Daniel are joined by AJ+ journalist Mohammad Alsaafin to break in Israel's new term for hasbara, to ponder a few of the many reasons Alan Dershowitz might be denied a Polish delicacy, and to wonder whether taking a photograph of a photographer taking a photograph makes the photograph the first photographer was photographing not a photograp…

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125. When Leonard Cohen Met Marianne Ihlen TEASER 8:11

2M ago8:11

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We were in actual tears by the end of this episode. Kel takes us back to 1960 on the remote island of Hydra, where singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen first met and fell in love with Marianne Ihlen, a young mother from Norway. Although their paths didn’t stay aligned forever, Leonard and Marianne never quite forgot each other– even in their very last d…

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[TEASER] Israeli Refusenik Iddo Edam talks to Daniel 8:08

2M ago8:08

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In this excerpt from a Patreon exclusive episode of Bad Hasbara, Daniel hears what it's like to refuse compulsory service in the IDF, from 19-year old conscientious objector Iddo Elam. To listen to full episode, join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/badhasbara Donate to the Gaza City Flour Fund: http://bit.ly/gazaflourfund Find Iddo at https:…

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531: Composer John Murphy On The Music Of Superman 42:52

2M ago42:52

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Hello again, friends, and welcome to the second part of our Superman double bill with the composers that collaborated on James Gunn's movie. First up was David Fleming, in an episode that's already available for your listening pleasure. Now it's the turn of John Murphy, who has worked with James on a number of projects, but has a compiled a rich bo…

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530: David Fleming On The Music Of Superman & The Last Of Us 37:43

2M ago37:43

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CONTAINS BIG SPOILER ABOUT LAST OF US!!! We have a double header of you to start your week, as both composers who worked on James Gunn's Superman join me to discuss their collaboration on the film. We'll release our chat with John Murphy shortly, but first it's the turn of David Fleming, who was previously a guest on this show to talk about his con…

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129: Gaza City Flour Fund Livestream, with Jasper Nathaniel 2:16:36

3M ago2:16:36

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Matt and Daniel are joined on a livestream by journalist Jasper Nathaniel to raise money for the Gaza City Flour Fund. They discussed Tommy Vietor's effort to Pod Save Reputation, other objects Cory Booker could hide behind at politically disadvantageous photo ops, and whether Columbia University's outside counsel needs to renew their Adobe Creativ…

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S08 E07: From Barnsley to the Boardroom: Dean Hallows on 40 Years in Dentistry and the Future of Innovation 40:25

3M ago40:25

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In this episode, Chris and Ashley are joined by a true industry heavyweight: Dean Hallows, Managing Director of Dental Directory and a 40-year veteran of the UK dental industry. Recording from three corners of Europe - Cheshire, Sardinia, and sunny Essex - the conversation ranges from the accidental beginnings of Dean’s career in 1986 to his leader…

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529: Matt Shakman On The Music Of Fantastic Four 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Matt Shakman, director of the latest adventure in the MCU - The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, it's set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world where the Fantastic Four must protect against the planet consuming cosmic b…