Best Josh Knapp Podcasts (2025)

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#333 Dennis Noyes 1:05:26

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3d ago1:05:26

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Based on what he's accomplished, it's hard to believe that Dennis Noyes isn't a lifelong motorcyclist. But it's true as he didn't discover the sport until he was in his 20s, with a visit to the Spanish Grand Prix in 1968. That was all it took as he was immediately hooked. Noyes started riding and that quickly turned into racing. Then came the perfe…

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Ep 400 - Top 4 Performances and Tech Achievements 1:05:50

17d ago1:05:50

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Welcome to the 400th episode of The Actor and the Engineer! Paul shares his top four acting performances seen during the podcast's run, discussing the tremendous talent showcased in movies like 'If Beale Street Could Talk' and 'Birdman.' Meanwhile, Josh delves into advancements like digital film projection, drone usage, the ARRI Alexa cameras, and …

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#332 Gard Hollinger - ARCH Motorcycle 37:00

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ARCH co-founder Gard Hollinger doesn’t want to be referred to as an “engineer” or a “designer” out of respect for those in the field who have a formal degree. But whether he likes it not, Hollinger is a bit of both. He’s also actor Keanu Reeves’ partner in ARCH Motorcycle, and the pair, along with their race team, recently completed their first yea…

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#331 Taylor Knapp 35:14

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Dunlop tire tester/part-time road racer Taylor Knapp wears many hats. This weekend he's wearing his racer hat and will do battle in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 class on the PS² Racing Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory as a fill-in rider for the injured Cory Ventura. Never one (or two) to miss an opportunity to chat with Knapp, we cornered the soft-spoken ra…

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Ep 399 - Eddington 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

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In this episode we kick off with Paul announcing his new play, 'The Lifespan of a Fact'. Then we have an in-depth analysis of the film ‘Eddington', directed by Ari Aster. We explore various plot points, character motivations, social media's impact, and the film's complex themes.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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#330 Jeremy Taubman & Shanea Makinson 1:02:24

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Jeremy Taubman is one of the riders in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship Powered By Harley-Davidson. Together with Shanea Makinson, they are co-founders of the Remix Racing Project, which encompasses two of Jeremy's and Shanea's greatest passions: motorcycles and mental health. In this episode of "Off Track With Carruthers And Bice,"…

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Ep 398 - Superman 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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In this episode we delve into the latest DC film, Superman, directed by James Gunn. They discuss their excitement for Gunn's take on the DC Universe, our impressions of the cast and the film's overall tone and stylistic choices. We also touch on various plot elements, special effects, and how the movie fares against the backdrop of other superhero …

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#329 JD Beach 45:04

2M ago45:04

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Real Steel Honda rider JD Beach is in his happy place, and it's not just at the racetrack. He's on a team with his brother Hayden Gillim, he's an uncle to Gillim's two kids, as well as other Gillim brother Frankie Lee's two kids, and he's continuing to do what he's always done and what he does best: racing motorcycles. For this episode of Off Track…

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Ep 397 - Breathless 50:29

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In this episode we dive into Jean-Luc Godard's influential 1960 film, Breathless. We discuss Godard's journey from critic to filmmaker, the unique production techniques that shaped the film, and the impact of its groundbreaking style, including the use of jump cuts and overdubbing.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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#328 Sam Moses 57:31

2M ago57:31

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Sam Moses worked for Sports Illustrated for 18 years, the majority of which as its motorsports writer, covering events like the Indy 500, the Daytona 500 and the Long Beach Grand Prix back when it was a round of the Formula One World Championship. But his first love was motorcycles, and motorcycle racing, so Moses pitched those stories to Sports Il…

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#327 Tim Estenson 1:07:18

3M ago1:07:18

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From fighting alcoholism as a young man who actually did hit rock bottom, to building a start-up trucking company into a $360 million success story with 3000 employees, Tim Estenson has most definitely lived. Having sold Estenson Logistics in 2017, Estenson is now "retired," and focusing his efforts on Estenson Racing, which encompasses the highly …

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Ep 396 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 47:07

3M ago47:07

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Join us as we get into ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning.' We analyze the movie's storyline, character development, and overall execution. We compare it to 'Dead Reckoning' and other Mission Impossible films, touching on our thoughts about the movie's pacing, action sequences, and emotional impact. Don't miss our exploration of the film's hi…

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#326 Joe Karvonen 41:11

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Motorcycle companies aren’t normally owned by engineers, but maybe they should be. Joe Karvonen is the owner of Krämer Motorcycles U.S.A. and he’s an engineer who learned his trade at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. He’s also a club racer and a track-day rider. A perfect fit for a company that manufactures track-day and race bikes, including th…

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#325 Cameron Beaubier & Josh Hayes 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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Five-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier and four-time champion Josh Hayes are tied at the top of the all-time AMA road race win list with 89 wins apiece. That’s a combined total of 178 career wins between the two former rivals and fast friends. We wrangled both of them to join us on this week's episode of the Off Track With Carrut…

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Ep 395 - Thunderbolts* 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Join us as we dive into Marvel's Thunderbolts*. We discuss the depth and complexities of the characters, the overarching themes of mental health and familial bonds, and how the movie stands out in the vast Marvel Cinematic Universe. From reflections on performances to the significance of character development, we cover how Thunderbolts shows us a l…

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#324 John Ewert 46:57

4M ago46:57

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It's hard to argue against Road America being one of the best racing facilities in the world. The track itself is long, it's fast, and it always produces close races. As for the rest of it... well, you'd have to look long and hard to find even a blade of grass that's out of place. A favorite of MotoAmerica's racers, teams and fans, the series is ex…

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Ep 394 - Sinners 57:49

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In this episode we delve into Ryan Coogler's new vampire film, Sinners. We explore Coogler's departure from conventional storytelling, discuss the film's allegory on art and commerce, and dissect the intricate performances, especially highlighting Michael B. Jordan's dual role and Delroy Lindo's masterful acting. We also debate the necessity of the…

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#323 Dr. Carl Price 49:57

4M ago49:57

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It would be difficult to find a more suited MotoAmerica Chief Medical Officer than Dr. Carl Price. Who better to assist an injured motorcycle racer than a doctor who has been riding and racing motorcycles since his childhood? We got the chance to chat with the personable Dr. Price on this week's episode of Off Track With Carruthers And Bice to talk…

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Ep 393 - Warfare 53:01

5M ago53:01

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In this episode we discuss the latest film by Alex Garland, which is co-directed and co-written with retired Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza. The movie recounts real events from Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006. We delve into its character development and its portrayal of military operations. We get into the emotional intensity of the storytelling and why this may not …

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#322 Bradley Smith 39:46

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#321 Dominic Doyle 43:44

5M ago43:44

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Laid-back South African Dominic Doyle, who now calls Columbus, Indiana, home, is a bonafide championship contender in the 2025 MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup Championship. With two rounds and four races in the bank, Doyle is third in the championship with three podiums out of the four races. Unfortunately, mechanical issues kept him from scoring …

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#320 Mallory Dobbs 46:28

5M ago46:28

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Mallory Dobbs is living the dream. Despite getting a late start to motorcycling and ultimately motorcycle racing at the age of 22, Dobbs is most definitely making up for lost time. In 2023, Dobbs raced in both MotoAmerica Supersport and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship. And the next thing you know, she's off racing in Europe in the …

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Ep 392 - Black Bag 54:10

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In this episode we dive deep into Steven Soderbergh’s latest project 'Black Bag.' The conversation extends to the storytelling prowess of screenwriter David Koepp, the complexities of character development, and the nuances of the film's cinematography and editing. We also touch on other upcoming movies from directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and S…

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#319 Peter Clifford 32:51

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Peter Clifford is the director of rider development and media for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, or, as he refers to it, the "Headmaster." Prior to being the man in charge of the Rookies Cup program, Clifford was a motojournalist who covered MotoGP before it was called MotoGP. He was also the team manager for Bob MacLean's World Championship Moto…

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#318 Roger Hayden - 2025 Superbike Preview 42:26

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The 2025 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship gets started this week with two races at Barber Motorsports Park, April 4-6, so who better to talk to than MotoAmerica Live+ lead analyst Roger Hayden to see what he thinks about the coming season. To listen in and see what Hayden, Paul Carruthers, and Sean Bice have to say, watch and/or listen to this we…

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#317 Kenny Roberts 32:51

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The statement "needs no introduction" is somewhat overused. But in the case of this week's guest on Off Track With Carruthers And Bice, it's accurate. Three-time AMA Grand National Champion and three-time 500cc GP World Champion Kenny Roberts truly needs no introduction. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Roberts at Circuit of The Americas w…

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Ep 391 - Top 5 of 2024 1:00:04

6M ago1:00:04

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Join us for a special episode of Actor and the Engineer where we break down our top 5 films of the year! From directing debuts to unexpected thrillers, and Oscar-worthy performances, we cover it all.By Paul James and Josh Knapp

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#316 Chase Black 53:46

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In a class that's sure to be full of surprises in its debut season, Chase Black threw the first Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul curveball when he came out on top of the timesheets in the two-day Dunlop preseason test at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, Texas, this week. Black and his Chase Black Racing Krämer APX-350 MA led the way on both days and…

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#315 Jake Lewis 46:09

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Jake Lewis's 2024 MotoAmerica season was what you could call sneaky good. Until you look at the results, you probably don't know that Lewis ended the season ranked fourth in Supersport (with four podiums and a win), third in the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship (with a win), and seventh in the Mission King Of The Baggers title chase. An…

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#314 Richie Escalante 40:05

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Richie Escalante is hoping everything falls into place for this year's Daytona 200 after a few years of bad luck for the Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki rider. We caught up with the popular Escalante on the eve of the 83rd running of the Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway to talk about the 200, the upcoming MotoAmerica Superbike Championsh…

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Ep 390 - Oscarcast 2025 1:08:33

7M ago1:08:33

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In this episode we discuss our picks for the major Oscar categories such as Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture. We debate potential winners, personal favorites, and possible surprises, analyzing performances from movies like ‘Anora', 'The Brutalist', 'A…

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#313 Josh Herrin 42:17

7M ago42:17

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Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati's Josh Herrin will be going for his fourth Daytona 200 victory and his third in a row on Saturday, March 8 when the MotoAmerica season opens at Daytona International Speedway. We caught up with Herrin at the recent MotoAmerica/Dunlop test at the Podium Club in Arizona to talk about all things Daytona and more on this wee…

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Ep 389 - The Seed of the Sacred Fig 59:38

7M ago59:38

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In this episode we discuss the Iranian film 'Seed of the Sacred Fig.' Recommended by frequent guest Justin Arner, this movie intrigued us with its compelling story, We delve into the film's production, which was conducted in secret due to its critical stance against the Iranian government. The conversation also covers the complexities of the charac…

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#312 Loris Baz 37:51

7M ago37:51

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Loris Baz was a MotoAmerica Superbike winner in 2024 with the Frenchman riding his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R to victory in the final race of the season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Fast forward a few months and Baz is preparing to do something completely different in 2025. Beginning at Daytona in a few weeks time, Baz will be com…

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#311 Andrew Lee & Jayson Uribe 53:56

7M ago53:56

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It's two for the price of one week with Off Track With Carruthers And Bice as they welcome both Orange Cat Racing's Jayson Uribe and Andrew Lee to the podcast on the lead up to this coming weekend's official MotoAmerica/Dunlop test at the Podium Club in Arizona. The pair talk about the seasons past, the season ahead, and how they believe the two-pr…

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Ep 388 - Nickel Boys 58:47

7M ago58:47

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In this episode we delve into an in-depth discussion about Nickel Boys, directed and co-written by RaMell Ross. We explore the film’s narrative style, and the powerful storytelling derived from its poignant backdrop. We also discuss the technical aspects of filming, and the thematic depth portrayed by the actors, particularly Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.…

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#310 Matthew Chapin 45:03

7M ago45:03

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Matthew Chapin earned the 2024 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship by 81 points after going on a run that included six wins in the final eight races of the season. Chapin was fast, consistent and he always seemed to put himself in the right place. Now, heading into the 2025 season, Chapin has again put himself in the right spot at the right time as…

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Ep 387 - The Brutalist 1:02:46

8M ago1:02:46

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In this episode we explore Brady Corbet's film 'The Brutalist.' The film centers around an architect from Budapest who survives a concentration camp and moves to the United States to rebuild his life. They discuss their impressions, emotional reactions, and the film's intricate details. They also touch on the performances by the cast, including Adr…

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#309 Jayson Uribe 56:28

8M ago56:28

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Jayson Uribe finished second in last year's MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship, and, for many, that was a surprise. Uribe started the season with a sixth, a fifth and a fourth in the first three races of the season. In race four, Uribe won his first race of the series when his title rival Hayden Gillim crashed out of race two at Brainerd Internati…

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#308 Cory Ventura 51:40

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Since his crash at Barber Motorsports Park in 2023, Cory Ventura has been to hell and back with leg injuries that have required five surgeries. But guess what? Ventura is fit, healthy and ready to get back on the horse that threw him. We chatted with Ventura about his recovery, his hopes of a 2025 MotoAmerica comeback, his quest to get his pilot's …

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Ep 386 - A Complete Unknown 52:45

8M ago52:45

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In this episode we dive deep into the Bob Dylan biopic, analyzing the film's approach to the music icon's life. We reflect on the unique narrative style, the performances, and the direction by James Mangold. We also explore how the film's portrayal of Dylan's music and persona may introduce new fans to the legendary artist's work.…

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#307 Cameron Petersen 49:25

8M ago49:25

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After three years in the Yamaha family, Cameron Petersen will be getting a fresh start in the 2025 MotoAmerica Championship with a new manufacturer, a new team and a new class. The South African, who now calls Corona, California home, will join the Celtic/Economy Lube & Tire by Warhorse HSBK Ducati team for a run at the Supersport Championship. We …

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Ep 385 - Nosferatu 53:12

8M ago53:12

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In this episode we dive into Robert Eggers' contemporary take on the classic Dracula tale, Nosferatu. We discuss the film's homage to the 1922 F.W. Murnau film, its modern cinematic techniques, and the chilling performances by Lily Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård. Paul also shares his recent trip to Prague, where the movie was filmed,…

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#306 Owen Williams 55:30

9M ago55:30

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Seventeen-year-old Owen Williams has gone from kid speedway racer to MotoAmerica Junior Cup racer to MotoAmerica Supersport racer, and in 2025 he will be back for a third season of Supersport racing. And this time he will will have more help with recent announcement that he will be joining the experienced, championship-winning Altus Motorsports. We…

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#305 Bobby Fong 1:00:25

9M ago1:00:25

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Bobby Fong has finally achieved a "life-long dream" as he is now a full-on factory Superbike rider. It was was announced this week that the 2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and five-time MotoAmerica Superbike race winner will join Jake Gagne on the Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing team, winners of three of the last four MotoAmerica …

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Ep 384 - Gladiator 2 45:55

9M ago45:55

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In this episode Paul announces his exciting new role as a director, co-directing a play with Heather Miles. The discussion then ventures into Paul's experiences and the learning curve in directing. Then we get into a detailed critique of 'Gladiator 2,' discussing characters, plot, CGI elements, and specific performances. We also touch upon other mo…

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#304 Blake Davis 44:20

10M ago44:20

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Blake Davis first showed up for a MotoAmerica race at the ripe young age of 14 at Road Atlanta in 2020. Polite, funny and tiny, Davis was an instant hit. Fast forward four years and he's now he's a two-time MotoAmerica Twins Cup Champion and a factor at the sharp end of MotoAmerica Supersport races, In fact, Davis earned his first Supersport victor…

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Ep 383 - The Outrun 37:21

10M ago37:21

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In this episode we delve into 'The Outrun,' starring Saoirse Ronan. Paul explains how he stumbled upon the film on IMDb and why he was drawn to it. We discuss the film's portrayal of addiction, highlighting Nora Fingscheid's direction and the non-linear storytelling, which effectively represents the protagonist's struggles with alcoholism. We also …

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#303 Ron Heben 1:04:48

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Simply put, Ron Heben has been around the block a few times in the world of motorcycle racing. From the early days of racing motocross, to being a race mechanic for several of the sport’s top stars, to working as a team manager for the likes of American Honda’s road racing team, Heben has done it all and always with a smile, a smart-ass reply, and …

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Ep 382 - Anora 1:02:58

10M ago1:02:58

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This week we get into the most recent Palme 'dOr winner, Anora. We discuss unexpected elements in the movie, and analyze its powerful performances and distinct storytelling. The conversation explores the themes, characters, and narrative twists that make this film stand out, with a special focus on the intricate dynamics between the characters and …