Best Panel Of Frames Podcasts (2025)

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A Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable Conversation on Masculinity 1:23:42

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In the modern era of mansplainers, super alphas and groypers, true men are being overshadowed by toxic masculinity. Matt brings in three guests; a former US Army Drill Sergeant, a former NHL player and a "guy's guy" or ladies man; for a raw, authentic and vulnerable conversation on masculinity what it means to be a man. The only heavy weights lifte…

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145 - High-Performance HVAC Ducting & Appliance Exhaust 42:24

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A detailed look at smarter HVAC ducting, better airflow, and what it really takes to manage appliance exhaust and makeup air in high-performance homes. The boys dive into the how and why behind HVAC duct layout, register placement, and whole-house airflow. They break down how interior design, enclosure performance, and mechanical systems must coord…

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The Invisible People 1:11:18

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Some issues shout. Others whisper. And then there are the ones happening right under our noses while we’re busy watching cute puppy commercials. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the struggles that don’t get the glossy PSAs or viral hashtags—but absolutely should. Matt is joined by Carla Bayonnet, Summit County Adult Guardian Servi…

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Won't You Be My Governor? 1:04:52

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Dr. Amy Acton sat down at the Going There table for her 2nd long-format podcast appearance as Ohio's Gubernatorial candidate. In this episode, Matt has a candid conversation with the former State Health Director and Ohio's Covid-19 voice of reason. She shares insight into her childhood, the problems in Ohio politics, her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy, a…

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144 - Tips for Young Builders with Tim Hill – Risinger Build 39:34

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What does it really take to grow as a young builder today? Jake and Steve bring in Risinger Build’s Managing Partner, Tim Hill, for a fast-paced, experience-packed conversation full of practical advice for builders looking to level up their craft, business, and mindset. Jake and Steve give Pete the boot for this one—and for good reason. Tim joins t…

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State of the ReUnion 1:19:42

28d ago1:19:42

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Season 3 kicks off with a look back over the time during and between previous seasons, while keeping an eye on what is yet to come. Are humans devolving? Is bridging the gap still possible? Would it be better to live as a muppet? A new set, production design and production crew help facilitate a candid conversation. Featuring co-producer Kayleigh W…

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143 - Venting Cathedral Roofs & 6-Sided Insulation Explained 40:01

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A deep dive into cathedral roof design and insulation strategy. The team compares solid-sawn rafters vs. scissor trusses, smart vapor retarders vs. poly, and discusses optimal roof pitches. You’ll learn when to vent from the topside, from below, or go unvented entirely—and why those choices matter. In the last 10 minutes, the crew unpacks one of bu…

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Sliding, Pivot, or Barn-Style? Choosing the Best Shower Door for Your Space 11:36

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Your bathroom deserves the same sophistication as the rest of your home. Yet when selecting the perfect shower door, choices can feel overwhelming—sliding, pivot, or barn-style? Your shower door selection impacts more than aesthetics. It affects daily routines, maintenance requirements, and home resale value. For discerning Southeast Michigan homeo…

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142 - Sage Advice for Young Architects 39:09

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Seriously? These 3 clowns are sages? The discussion includes how to select the "right” school. How much should a school include building science compared to learning it on the job? And what about even just the 4 control layers? And all three of us stand squarely with Steve: if you want to design buildings, get out on the job site first, second, and…

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141- BUILDING SCIENCE NAIVETE? You heard it here first! 35:22

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All of us in the industry have projects--likely early in our careers--that we just either cringe about or wonder how the heck we got away with that one? The boys wax nostalgic about stories of their naivety over the years, turning them into valuable lessons learned. Actual building topics include spray foam, sill sealer, combining blower door & IR …

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Framed vs Frameless Shower Doors: Which Is Right for You? 11:23

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Standing in your bathroom, envisioning the perfect shower upgrade that transforms your daily routine into a spa-like shower experience, you're faced with a crucial decision. The choice between framed and frameless shower doors will impact not only your bathroom's appearance but also your daily maintenance routine, long-term costs, and home value fo…

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140 - Window Installation: Can We Do Better? 36:49

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Installing windows is getting more, not less, complicated. Pete lobbies for a different, more durable, and simpler gasket installation of windows. Steve and Jake weigh in with their insights and challenges to what Pete is up to. And a bonus: with Steve and Jake's help, Pete creates a new word: "Poninions" (Pete crashed the words opinions and positi…

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139 - Roof framing, thermal bridging, and Cold climate wall worries 33:26

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The boys start with a really cool problem-solving involving a monopoly framing, big overhangs, and thermal bridging. And the follow-up is an excellent question from Western Canada regarding the use of ZIP sheathing with a Class I interior vapor retarder. It's a great discussion involving R-values, air barriers, vapor permeability (including all Cla…

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5 Clear Signs It's Time to Replace Your Old Shower Door 14:40

4M ago14:40

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Your shower door works hard every single day, enduring constant moisture, temperature changes, and daily use. But like any fixture in your home, it won't last forever. If you're a Michigan homeowner wondering whether your shower door replacement is overdue, you're not alone. Many homeowners overlook the warning signs until a minor issue becomes a m…

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138 - Finding a High-Performance Builder 36:01

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If you can't find an experienced high-performance builder, then find a professional builder who is willing to listen and learn! And add in time and money in the budget for that listening and learning. The same can go for your architect. But as Steve says: "SOMEONE has to drive the bus. Put on your big boy pants and move your business to the next le…

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137 - Another two-fer - Thermally-broken basement slab-to-Superior Wall panel connection AND exterior sump pumps 40:03

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All 3 UBIP podcasters are fond of the Superior Wall System, but connecting the extended "foot" of the foundation wall panel to the basement slab is a bit tricky. But not for Steve, but of course. And while sump pumps OUTSIDE are a mystery to Pete, Jake & Steve walk Pete through it. And a bonus: using gravel to spread the structural load and better …

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Designing for Accessibility: Choosing Glass Shower Doors That Support Aging in Place 9:30

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Your home should be a place where you can thrive at every stage of life. That includes the bathroom—a space where safety and comfort are essential, especially if you're planning to age in place. But here's the problem: many standard bathrooms aren't designed for long-term accessibility. Hinged doors can be cumbersome, thresholds are tripping hazard…

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136 - We Want More! Permanent Wood Foundations & Career Pivotal Moments 30:19

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Once again, we drive wood into the ground, but only in the context of Permanent Wood Foundations. No surprise that this discussion is all about water & drainage. And some episodes ago, the boys each revealed pivotal moments in their careers in the building industry and wrapped up with a request for your pivotal moments. We got one, but what a doozy…

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135 - ZIP-R for CZ 6B - New Construction? Continuous Air Control Layer for Exterior Retrofit CZ 4A? 38:25

6M ago38:25

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Two great questions about wall assemblies. The boys dig deep, exploring all the variables to consider for both wall assemblies. And no big surprise: Much of the conversation is about how to get these three control layers right (water, air, thermal) and ALSO get the drying potential (vapor) correct. PETE'S RESOURCES: - 2021 IRC - Montana NOTE: The I…

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How Are Glass Panels Used in Wet Rooms: Creating Your Dream Bathroom Sanctuary in Southeast Michigan 12:15

6M ago12:15

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Your Southeast Michigan home deserves a bathroom that’s more than just functional—it should be a personal retreat that reflects your refined taste and provides the luxury experience you’ve earned. From the historic charm of Birmingham to the elegant estates of Bloomfield Hills, discerning homeowners are embracing wet rooms as the sophisticated solu…

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Shower Door Safety 101: Why Tempered Glass Matters for Your Family’s Peace of Mind 12:54

6M ago12:54

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When you’re planning your dream bathroom renovation, it’s natural to focus on elegant finishes, luxurious fixtures, and that perfect spa-like ambiance. But there’s one crucial element that deserves equal attention—the safety of your shower door glass. Your bathroom is where relaxation meets vulnerability. Wet surfaces, steam, and hurried morning ro…

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134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation 34:59

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Whole bunch of reasons to consider SIP building systems BUT switching from stick-framing is not a walk in the park. But UnBuild It has a ton of experience with SIPs. Next up: Just how stable are the R-values of rigid insulations (the plastic ones with blowing agents) over time? The boys spend just the right amount of time on this on...(just could n…

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133 - Deep Dive on That Pesky Transition: Top-of-Foundation/Bottom-of-Above-Grade Wall 34:23

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Should exterior above-grade wall sheathing or framing line up flush to the outside face of the foundation? Is sealing the bottom of the above-grade wall and foundation with a sill sealer product like Protecto Wrap Triple Guard a good idea? This sets off Jake, Steve, and Pete on balancing water protection, air sealing, and drying potential at this k…

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DIY vs. Professional Shower Door Installation: What Lake Orion Homeowners Should Know 10:31

7M ago10:31

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Are you considering upgrading your bathroom with elegant glass shower doors? For Lake Orion homeowners, this investment brings an important decision: should you install the shower doors yourself or hire professionals? The choice between DIY installation and professional service affects not only your budget but also the longevity, safety, and appear…

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132 - The Pre-Construction Process? 36:27

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Plenty of reasons for the question mark: Pete wondered what this term really meant; Jake points out that for most of his career, he was not involved in this process as a builder; Steve gets pretty heated when this process does not include budget (at least a realistic budget...). Gem here from Steve: "70% of a home's budget is hardwired into the num…

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131 - Two Q's: Isn't ZIP-R backwards? Shouldn't we rainscreen roofs as well as walls? 29:04

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Two great questions on which the boys pontificate in fine form. Yes, ZIP-R is "backwards" (rigid insulation interior to structural sheathing) but that does not mean that it doesn't work; it does, just differently. So why don't we typically rain screen roof claddings? The short answer is it always costs more, regardless of the type of roof cladding.…

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130 - Two Qs: Job Site Safety & Garage Moisture Management 28:40

8M ago28:40

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What could be more fun than yammering on about scary job site stories and just how confusing a space your garage can be? You listeners ask the damndest questions, so we just keep on cranking... Per usual, Steve closes us out with humor worthy of these two questions... PETE'S RESOURCES: - "Does Safety Affect Productivity in Construction?" - From our…

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Making a Podcast: Part 2 49:31

8M ago49:31

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After a very long Season 2, we come to the final bonus episodes, a 2-part series focusing on the people behind the scenes, the unsung heroes of the technical quality of the show. In Part 2 we meet Cory Choy, the audio guru from Silver Sound in NYC, who talks about his brush-ups with the Kushners, a Pokemon treasure he gave up freely, and of course,…

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Tiiffany Kim Stevens 28:36

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Award-winning producer, writer, and director Tiffany Kim Stevens talks all things TRIGGER HAPPY, her latest dark comedy thriller film. Tiffany shares her inspirations and journey creating the film. Tiffany's Instagram: @tiffanykimstevensBy Jorgie Rodriguez

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129 - A Crazy Space - Decks Over Garages (or worse) & Living Spaces 32:17

9M ago32:17

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The advice starts with "don't ever do this" and then dives into the details for doing it right: slope, overhangs, pedestal systems, step-down from house to deck, and truck liners. Wait, what? Jake describes a long-past project involving a spray-on truck bed liner protective coating (and there actually ARE spray-on residential roof systems for decks…

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Making a Podcast: Part 1 36:23

9M ago36:23

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After a very long Season 2, we come to the final bonus episodes, a 2-part series focusing on the people behind the scenes, the unsung heroes of the technical quality of the show. In Part 1 we meet Bobby Thomas, the audio engineer who helps clean and mix much of the dialogue. He shares his stories as a radio DJ, a voice actor and audio editor when i…

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128 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part III: Water Sources/Water Quality 31:46

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Different water sources lead to different water quality issues. Eric walks us through: sources of tap water; testing water; appropriate water treatment systems responding to the testing results; and a new water frontier: PFAS in our tap water (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances). Yikes! PETE'S RESOURCES: - Eric Aune Mechanical Hub - Water testing …

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127 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part II: How NOT to wait for hot water! 29:40

10M ago29:40

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Eric Aune would make the perfect Marvel Superhero Plumber. With tank versus Tankless water heaters, multiple small tanks, and on-demand recirc systems, Eric brings real-world insight to all sorts of plumbing technologies and techniques. And of course, Steve closes the episode with a special look to his future. Pete's Resources: Eric Aune Gary Klein…

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Flashback 2002: A Horse Barn Builder Finds it’s the Details that Count - March 2025 8:40

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Flashback 2002: A Horse Barn Builder Finds it’s the Details that CountBy Rural Builder Magazine

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Common Questions About Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) - March 2025 19:29

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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance building system made of a foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, usually oriented strand board (OSB). They are manufactured under controlled conditions, making them suitable for various building designs, and have been widely used for over 30 years.…

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Benefits of Timber Frame Structures - March 2025 4:00

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Building with timber offers many benefits beyond looks, including sustainability, strength, and design flexibility. Timber is a renewable resource from managed forests and acts as a carbon sink, which helps reduce greenhouse gases.By Rural Builder Magazine

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Construction Equipment Management Software - CEMS - March 2025 7:07

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Construction equipment management software (CEMS) is an effective tool for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and streamlining operations in construction projects. It allows for real-time monitoring of equipment, which helps optimize resource allocation and prevent equipment theft.By Rural Builder Magazine

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Spotlight On: Combilift - March 2025 5:57

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Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar developed Combilift after engineering a unique forklift that attached to semi-trucks. Founded in 1998, Combilift focuses on creating multi-directional forklifts for better maneuverability and safety in handling materials.By Rural Builder Magazine

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2025 Frame Building Expo Exhibitors - March 2025 20:56

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Here is a list of the exhibitors you will see at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 2-4, 2025.By Rural Builder Magazine

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Frame Building Expo Produt Feature - March 2025 5:37

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The Frame Building Expo will take place at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 2-4, 2025. This episode explains what you can expect to see there.By Rural Builder Magazine

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Frame Building Expo - March 2025 3:29

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The Frame Building Expo will take place at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 2-4, 2025. This episode explains what to expect.By Rural Builder Magazine

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Reducing Construction Callbacks - March 2025 10:34

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This episode provides strategies to reduce construction callbacks, which are costly and can negatively impact a company's reputation and profits.By Rural Builder Magazine

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Livestock Building Design - March 2025 8:19

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This episode discusses important aspects of designing livestock buildings that promote animal health and well-being. It emphasizes the need for clean, safe, and comfortable environments for domesticated animals.By Rural Builder Magazine

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mikeroweWORKS Jacob Kern - March 2025 6:59

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mikeroweWORKS Scholarship Winner - Jacob KernBy Rural Builder Magazine

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Who We Love panel with Graham Cantwell, Katie McNeice, & Amy-Joyce Hastings 27:58

10M ago27:58

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In Frame of Mind's first international interview, IFTA nominated filmmakers Graham Cantwell, Katie McNeice, & Amy-Joyce Hastings break down their coming of age drama film. The filmmakers from Ireland detail bringing their coming of age film to life, authentically capturing the queer experience, and how creating art can be a cathartic outlet for pas…

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Benjamin Cohen & Max Strand - Rocky's 21:43

10M ago21:43

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The co-writers and directors of Rocky's break down their film that explores a friend group reconnecting after some time and distance apart while set in a parking lot. From the challenges of shooting during covid, to working with a stellar cast, and their inspirations, Benjamin Cohen & Max Strand detail the process of bringing this story to life. Ro…

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Russell Brown - Loren & Rose 21:02

10M ago21:02

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Talking trees, dinner parties, and filmmaking. Writer and Director Russell Brown breaks down his film LOREN & ROSE in this episode of Frames of Mind. LOREN & ROSE takes place over a three course meal that encapsulates the powerful friendship between the film's leading characters. Russel's Instagram: @russelllbrown…

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Ron Seoul-Oh POC Culture 26:55

10M ago26:55

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Meet the person who gave Jorgie their big break in film journalism: Ron Seoul-Oh. The founder of POC CULTURE breaks down his journey in starting his own entertainment outlet, the importance of representation, and ranking the upcoming comic-book film releases of 2025.By Jorgie Rodriguez

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Kristen Lopez 25:56

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Kristen Lopez is an accomplished film critic, editor, author, and friend of the show. In the first interview for Frames of Mind, the author of BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK breaks down her career in entertainment journalism, awards season movies, and new books she has in the works.By Jorgie Rodriguez

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126 - All Things Water Heating with Eric Aune 52:07

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Eric provides Steve and Jake with a plumber's perspective on almost every residential, domestic hot water system available in the US. Stick around for terms like "cold water sandwich," "air-to-water," "CO2 refrigerant," and "recirc." It's absolutely gripping! Pete's Resources: Eric Aune - Mechanical Hub Energy Star Heat Pump Water Heater Demand Hot…