Best David Voigt Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 733: In The Seats With....Peter Mettler and 'While The Green Grass Grows: A Diary in Seven Parts' at TIFF 50 24:41

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One of the genuine joys of being in the trenches at a film festival is that you get to be in honest to goodness awe of some of the cinema that gets produced. 'While The Green Grass Grows: A Diary in Seven Parts' is a glorious chronicle of the miracles contained in everyday things and occurrences that allows for space to expose and embrace the fragi…

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Episode 732: In The Seats With...Michèle Stephenson and 'True North' at TIFF 50 26:03

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Getting enlightened to history that you both knew and didn't know was there is more then eye opening.... We're in the thick of the madness at the Toronto International Film Festival and there 50th anniversary as we had the honor to take in a brand new documentary that enlightens us to the realties of the history of racism in Canada and beyond in th…

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Episode 731: In The Seats With... Adam Finberg and 'Star People' 14:53

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Sometimes it's easy to forget to look up.... On this very special episode we dive into a movie on VOD platforms now that reminds us the need to look up. It's time for 'Star People'. On March 13, 1997, thousands of people in Arizona witnessed the largest mass UFO sighting in U.S. history—now famously known as The Phoenix Lights. Among them was 10-ye…

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Episode 730: In The Seats With...Darrell Dennis, Tatyana Rose Baptiste and 'Sweet Summer Pow Wow' 25:16

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Story always has to come first.... On this special episode we look a sweet little rom-com that also happens to be an indigenous story. It's time for 'Sweet Summer Pow-Wow'. 'Sweet Summer Pow Wow' is the story of a young Indigenous couple get a break from their troubled lives when they find each other through a summer of love on the Pow-Wow circuit.…

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Episode 729: In The Seats With...Julian Glander and 'Boys of Jupiter' 20:01

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There's nothing wrong with embracing a little bit of the weird.... On this special episode we look at some indie DIY animation that embraces being a little out there. It's time for 'Boys Of Jupiter'. It's the day after Christmas in suburban Florida and Billy 5000 (Jack Corbett) and his friends pass the seemingly endless days by slacking, shopliftin…

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Episode 728: In The Seats With... Usman Riaz and 'The Glassworker' 29:26

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It's so easy to forget sometimes that the most important thing you can do sometimes is just not give up... On this episode we dive into the world of hand drawn animation being produced by a country for the very first time. It's time for 'The Glassworker'. 'The Glassworker' is the story of a young glassblower in training and his relationships over t…

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Episode 727: In The Seats With...Dan Amira and 'The Daily Show' 18:22

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When you can survive the meat grinder of the news cycle AND late night comedy for over 1600 episodes....you must be pretty good at your job. On this episode we go into the writers room of one of the most successful late night TV shows of the modern age, welcome to 'The Daily Show'. It's never 'old hat' for head writer Dan Amira who has been nominat…

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Episode 726: In The Seats With...Melanie Oates and 'Sweet Angel Baby' 21:08

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Small town life can come with its complications.... On this very special episode we engage in one of our favourite past times by taking in some high quality Canadiana. It's time for 'Sweet Angel Baby'. It takes us to a small seaside fishing town, where a young woman has her life upended after her online presence and persona strains relationships in…

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Episode 725: In The Seats With...Anastasia Trofimova, Cornelia Principe and 'Russians At War' 28:54

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Discussions are important, but actually educating ourselves on the things we're going to have discussions about is that much more important. On this very special episode we get a little heavy and a little serious as a film that has been doing it's festival tour to much protest and objection is now available for the masses to see for themselves. Wit…

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Episode 724: In The Seats With...Erik Messerschmidt and 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' 25:31

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When you are looking into the soul of a rock star things can get a little heavy... On this episode we dive into even more Emmy nominated goodness as we go on stage to get a little insight into what makes a rock star with 'Bono: Stories of Surrender'. Bono shares life stories and U2 songs in an intimate show, exploring relationships with family, fri…

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Episode 723: In The Seats With...Paul Daley and 'The Righteous Gemstones' 20:32

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You can do more then you can imagine in a short amount of time.... On this episode we are looking at even more Emmy nominated stuff as we go behind the scenes on one of the bigger and bolder episodes of a sitcom that this critic has ever seen. It's time for 'The Righteous Gemstones'. In Season 4, Episode 1, "Prelude" takes us to the height of the c…

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Episode 722: In The Seats With...Goloka Bolte and 'Rupaul's Drag Race' 22:00

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Sometimes in this racket, you just have to ask questions. When TV shows become pop culture juggernauts you need to look at all areas to get a sense of that secret sauce. Up again for MANY more Emmy's it's time to talk 'Rupaul's Drag Race'. With it having 17 season in and 29 Primetime Emmy's under its belt there is no denying that 'RuPaul's Drag Rac…

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Episode 721: In The Seats With....Ethan Van der Ryn, Erik Aadahl, Paul Hackner and 'The Gorge' 23:18

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It's just as much about what you don't hear then what you do hear.... On this very special episode it's time for some more Emmy nominated fare as we go behind the scenes on one of the more stylish movies to hit one of our favourite streaming services. On Apple+ it's time to go into 'The Gorge'. Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya T…

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Episode 720: In The Seats With...Danny O'Malley and 'Chef's Table' 28:26

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Shows can evolve to be so much more then what they put on the table... On this very special episode we are celebrating and diving into the behind the scenes work on many of our favourite TV shows that just happen to be Emmy nominated this year. It's time for 'Chef's Table' 'Chef's Table' goes inside the lives and kitchens of the world's most renown…

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Episode 719: In The Seats With...Amar Wala and 'Shook' 20:02

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It's easier then you think to be pulled in two different directions by two different worlds.... On this episode we get to talk about a glorious little slice of Can-Con pulled straight from the GTA. It's time for 'Shook'. After an encounter with his estranged father, aspiring writer Ash (Saamer Usmani) finds himself at a crossroads as he has to deal…

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Episode 718: In The Seats With....Stephanie Beatriz and 'Twisted Metal' 15:00

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It's time to get....loud... Appropriate that on this episode we're going a little high octane with the three episode premiere of 'Twisted Metal: Season 2' which is now streaming on Paramount Plus. Following the dramatic events that ended season one, our heroes John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) find themselves entering the dead…

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Episode 717: In The Seats With....Montana Tucker and 'The Children of October 7th' 13:40

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Sometimes there are stories that you wish didn't have to be told.... On this episode we are reminded of some of the vital shorter pieces of cinema on the myriad of streaming services out there in the market place. Available on Paramount Plus now it's time for 'The Children of October 7th' Israeli children share their Oct 7 Hamas attack experiences …

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Episode 716: In The Seats With...Christian Swegal and 'Sovereign' 22:36

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Unfortunately it's the hard conversations which are the ones that usually need to be had.... On this very special episode we dive into a story that is simply all too real. It's time for 'Sovereign'. It's the story of a father and his teenage son; Jerry and Joseph Kane (Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay) who follow the Sovereign Citizen belief system…

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Episode 715: In The Seats With...Anna Terrazas and 'Eddington' 24:22

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World building occasionally requires some subtle touches.... On this episode we are diving head first into the world of 'Eddington' which is in theatres now. From the mind of Ari Aster, 'Eddington' takes us to May of 2020, where a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pit…

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Episode 714: In The Seats With....Peter Weller and 'Bang' 22:07

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When the man who plays a renaissance man in one of your favorite movies growing up actually turns out to be an ACTUAL renaissance man, it's ok to meet your heroes. On this incredibly special episode we get the chance to talk with an actor who helped to form our love of movies but also happens to be a ridiculous cool and well rounded dude to boot, w…

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Episode 713: In The Seats With....Matthew Lillard and 'The Life of Chuck' 12:28

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It's nice....when things are just nice.... We're a little late to the dance on this one but on this episode we dive into one of our favourite movies of the year with 'The Life of Chuck'. From the mind of Stephen King and the vision of Mike Flanagan; 'The Life of Chuck' is a profoundly magical story about the importance of living life and appreciati…

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Episode 712: In The Seats With....Ashley Cahill and 'Resurrection Road' 21:05

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It doesn't take much to change to course of a war... On this episode we drive down the VOD superhighway once more to take a look at a gritty slice of indie genre cinema featuring one of the final performances of the iconic Michael Madsen who we just recently lost. It's time for 'Resurrection Road'. An elite squad of six soldiers, led by ex-slave Ba…

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Episode 711: In The Seats With...Brendan Devane and 'The Sound' 16:24

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If you hear it, it's too late.... On this episode we dive head first into a hidden gem now available on VOD. It's time for 'The Sound' A world-class group of climbers is granted access to the Forbidden Wall, a mysterious rock wall previously closed for decades. Among the climbers is Sean (Marc Hills), whose grandfather made an ill-fated attempt 63 …

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Episode 710: In The Seats With.... R.T. Thorne and '40 Acres' 21:29

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It's nice to see genre cinema executed with real layers to it.... On this episode we get to deal with some Canadian cinema getting love and co-funding south of the border. It's time for '40 Acres'. After a plague eradicates all animal life, famine spreads across the globe leaving society at war and in ruins, but the Freemans are surviving — even th…

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Episode 709: In The Seats With...Amy Forsyth and 'Inedia' 18:45

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There's generally nothing worse then not really knowing.... On today's episode we dive into a thoughtful piece of home grown cinema beginning it's run at the Carlton here in downtown Toronto. It's time for 'Inedia'. It's the story of a young woman while struggling with a mysterious food allergy finds herself back away from friends, family even the …

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Episode 708: In The Seats With....Robert Frost, Harrison Wall and 'Slow Horses' 19:15

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It takes a village to make our favourite TV show and films.... On this episode we get to indulge a little bit of our fandom as we get to dive into what made the 4th season of 'Slow Horses" streaming now on Apple+ tick. We sat down with the editing team of Robert Frost and Harrison Wall to get some insight on working on a season of a show like 'Slow…

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Episode 707: In The Seats With....Marguerite Derricks and 'Etoile' 21:28

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The art of movement is so vital on many levels.... On this episode we're in the middle of Emmy campaigning as we look at one of our favourite shows on Prime Video. It's time for 'Etoile'. Geneviève (Charlotte Gainsbourg) of the Paris Opera Ballet and Jack (Luke Kirby) at the New York City Ballet exchange top dancers in an effort to lure audiences b…

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Episode 706: In The Seats With....Sarah Edwards and 'Severance' 19:26

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The outfit not only makes the man....but it makes the show as well.... On the brink of Emmy voting closing we dive into one of the great shows on the Apple + streaming service and some insight on the art of costume design with Sarah Edwards, costume designer on the show. We talked about getting the job, when in the creative process she historically…

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Episode 705: In The Seats With....Simon Ennis and 'The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop' 19:41

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The game of life....does take place on a board.....hmmmm.... On this episode we dive headlong into a world that this critic lives adjacent to but wasn't quite up to speed with... It's time for 'The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop'. 'The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop' follows a select group of board game enthusiasts as they explore all aspects of th…

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Episode 704: In The Seats With...Meelad Moaphi and 'His Father's Son' 17:39

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Family dynamics are always complicated.... On this special episode we're highlighting even more stellar Canadiana that is in theatres now at the Scotiabank here in downtown Toronto. It's time for 'His Father's Son' The dynamic shifts in an Iranian/Canadian family as they struggle to reconcile their past after the news of an unexpected inheritance. …

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Episode 703: In The Seats With....Reza Dahya and 'Boxcutter' 18:34

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Gotta celebrate the homegrown talent.... On this episode we dive head first into a brand new local production that just got extended for another week at the Scotiabank Theatre here in Toronto. It's time for 'Boxcutter' Aspiring rapper, Rome, has all the talent and vision, but his crippling insecurity prevents him from sharing his music without a ce…

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Episode 702: In The Seats With....Chloe Robichaud and 'Two Women' 22:45

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Sex is natural....and it can be pretty funny.... On this episode we go head first into that issue we never like to talk about even though the birds do it, the bees do it....and pretty much everyone else does it. It's time for 'Two Women'. Violette is having a difficult maternity leave. Florence is dealing with depression. Despite their careers and …

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Episode 701: In The Seats With....Todd Downing, Amelia Allwarden and 'Overcompensating' 24:31

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The amount of skilled artisans it takes to make our favourite TV shows and films still actively blows my mind. On this episode we're back into the art of editing as we talk with a myriad of artisans putting their work up in hopes of being considered for the Emmy's. It's time to dive into 'Overcompensating' The team behind this show certainly weren'…

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Episode 700: In The Seats With....Matthew Barbato and 'Only Murders In The Building' 20:54

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It really does take a village to elevate some of our beloved films and TV shows.... On this episode we find ourselves in Emmy Consideration season as all the teams behind all of our favourite shows are lining up to get recognized for all their hard work.. On this episode we head into the editing bay of the beloved 'Only Murders In The Building' whi…

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Episode 699: In The Seats With...Daniel Robbins and 'Bad Shabbos' 18:13

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Comedy has to be natural.... On this episode we mine some awkward but genuine laughs out of a situation that we can all relate to. It's time for 'Bad Shabbos'. There's an understated level of comedic procesion in 'Bad Shabbos' that is hard to ignore as the comedy always feels earned and genuine with the likes of David Paymer, Kyra Sedgwick and beli…

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Episode 698: In The Seats With...Ann Shin, Alex and 'Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed' 24:28

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Those things in life, we don't understand but accept anyway....make it all worth living anyway... On this special episode we dive into a terrifying new doc coming to TVO. It's time for 'Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed'. From Canada's own Ann Shin; 'Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed' is quite frankly terrifying. The…

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Episode 697: In The Seats With...Jerome Yoo & 'Mongrels' 24:47

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Adapting to a new life is never easy.... On this very special episode we dive into the brand new Canadian/Korean Drama that is on VOD platforms this Friday May 23rd but is also having a one off screening this coming Friday May 31st at the Paradise Theatre here in Toronto. It's time for 'Mongrels'. The film takes us back to 1991 as a Korean family w…

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Episode 696: In The Seats With....Jason Buxton and 'Sharp Corner' 18:50

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You never know what's going to drive you to the brink.... On this episode we dive into the complex areas of obsession and even Men's mental health with 'Sharp Corner'. Josh (Ben Foster) is increasingly consumed by the fatal car crashes in front of his house. As Josh’s obsession takes hold, he begins to spiral, placing his wife and son in jeopardy a…

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Episode 695: In The Seats With...Lena Macdonald and 'Betrayal' at Hot Docs '25 26:01

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Doing the right thing is never as easy as it seems. As we pick up the pieces of the latest installment of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival we're still coming to grips with the myriad of wonderful films that we got to take in at the festival. One in particular had it's world premiere. 'Betrayal' is the story of Cindor Re…

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Episode 694: In The Seats With...Philip Gelatt and 'The First Word on Horror' 11:28

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Well somebody has to have it.... On this episode we dive head first into a fascinating 15 part doc series all the episodes which are now available on Substack. It's "First Word on Horror'. First Word on Horror is a fifteen-part documentary series that profiles five of the finest horror writers working today. Across multiple episodes, each author di…

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Episode 693: In The Seats With....Austin Andrews, Andrew Holmes and 'The Island Between Tides' 25:48

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It's truly amazing to run into a story that you can't believe actually hasn't been told yet.... On this special episode we sit down with the writer/director team of Austin Andrews and Andrew Holmes to talk about their new film; 'The Island Between Tides'. Northern BC, 1982. Six-year-old Lily vanishes. For two days and nights, no one can find the ch…

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Episode 692: In The Seats With...Eric Tisch and National Canadian Film Day 23:21

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Get your elbows up, it's time to support our national arts... On this special episode we are celebrating the shared pleasure and experience of watching a movie in theatre, which just feels appropriate because it is National Canadian Film Day. We sat down with Eric Tisch, one of hard working team over at National Canadian Film Day who put on a myria…

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Episode 691: In The Seats With Samir Oliveros and 'The Luckiest Man In America' 17:53

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Truth is always stranger then fiction... On this special episode we dive into a movie that after a successful festival run, including here at TIFF has finally made it's way back to theatres. It's time for 'The Luckiest Man In America' May 1984. An unemployed ice cream truck driver steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret: the key…

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Episode 690: In The Seats With....Jamie Kastner and 'The Spoils' 32:20

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It's so easy for things to get so complicated... On this special episode, friend of the show writer/director Jaime Kastner returns with 'The Spoils'. Amid the rise of the far-right in Germany, as the spoils of post-WW2 collections hit the world art market afresh, lawyers, curators, politicians, and Jewish groups the world round are duking it out, p…

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Episode 689: In The Seats With....Naomi Jaye and 'Darkest Miriam' 17:11

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It can take something outside of the norm to shake us out of our standard situations.... On this special episode we are diving back into the saddle and back into the archives for an interview we did almost a year ago, but is coming to theatres now. It's time for the story of 'Darkest Miriam'. Miriam Gordon (Britt Lower) lives in a fog of grief whil…

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#7 Frank Ostaseski [English] 49:24

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The American Buddhist teacher and leading voice in contemplative end-of-life care Frank Ostaseski talks with Anne about his life, the Zen Hospice Project and what he has learned from the people who died next to him. He opens up about his own exploration of vulnerability and reveals what it really means to live into the fullness of our humanity.…

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#6 David Steindl-Rast [German] 1:02:37

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Der neunzigjährige, österreichische Benediktinermönch David Steindl-Rast erzählt von Fragen, die ihn sein Leben lang schon beschäftigen. Anne hat den Mönch in Österreich im Europakloster Gut Aich getroffen, auch um mit ihm über Rechtspopulismus und interreligiösen Dialog zu sprechen – und einen Glauben, der nicht »Für-wahr-halten« ist. Ein einzigar…

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#5 Orit Sen-Gupta [English] 1:10:27

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In this wide ranging conversation, the Israeli Vijnana Yoga teacher and author talks to Anne about yoga as a life path, how the body rediscovers its organic wisdom and what it means to be human. The two discuss the importance of ancient yogic texts and speak about Sen-Gupta’s exploration of other spiritual traditions.…

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#4 Pierre Stutz [German] 1:05:34

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Der Schweizer Autor und spirituelle Lehrer möchte Menschen dazu ermutigen, sie selbst zu werden. Wie können wir ein Leben in Würde führen – mit all seiner Widersprüchlichkeit und Schönheit? Dieser Frage gehen Anne und ihr Gast in einem faszinierenden Gespräch auf den Grund. Pierre Stutz weiß wovon er spricht. Er legte sein katholisches Priesteramt …

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#3 Brad Warner [English] 1:22:18

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Anne sits down with Zen teacher and author of several books for a humorous and insightful conversation about honesty, sex and what Buddhism has to do with it. Brad talks about how Zen formed his way of dealing with life and why it is important to look very deeply into what we actually are.By Anne Voigt