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Very True by VerissimoYour Business Model Probably Sucks - Part 2In the second half, Alex moves from theory to tactics. He tackles the often-misunderstood world of unit economics, the innovation of GAAP accounting, and why "Quality of Revenue" is more important than the top-line number. He also shares his framework for why data is the "blood" of a healthy corporate organism.Episode Highlights[01:50] The WeWork Warning: Alex reflects on the "dollar for 75 cents" model and why zero-interest-rate environments can hide broken business mechanics for years.[04:25] Defining Your "Unit": Whether it’s a contract, a cohort, or a node, Alex explains how to...
2026-02-1653 min
Very True by VerissimoYour Business Model Probably Sucks - Part 1In the first half of this solo deep dive, Alex draws on his background in mechanical engineering to explain why a business model is like a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawing. If you can’t simulate your business's "tolerances" digitally, they will surely clash in the real world.Episode Highlights[01:25] The Emperor’s New Clothes Venture capital often rewards perception over value. Alex discusses why it’s easy to get funded but hard to build something that actually makes sense financially down the road.[05:22] Why Your Business Needs a "CAD" Model Just like in mechanical engineering, if a syst...
2026-02-1212 min
Very True by VerissimoHow Growth Can Drain Your Cash Faster than You Can Raise Money with Ariel MencheIn this episode of Very True, Alex sits down with Ariel Menche, Founder and CEO of Raftel Strategy, to explore the calculus of the modern business model: The New Net Working Capital. Following up on their first conversation, they move from theory to high stakes scenario modeling, breaking down why traditional accounting often fails to capture the reality of SaaS and AI driven companies.Alex and Ariel dive deep into the working capital hole explaining why even a company with great unit economics can go bust by growing too fast. They cover the dangers of relying on...
2026-02-0534 min
Very True by VerissimoLiving in Sprints: Navigating the Eras of a Founder's Life with Todd SaundersIn this episode of Very True, Alex sits down with Todd Saunders, CEO of Broadlume, to explore the nonlinear path from Big Tech employee to vertical SaaS mogul. Todd shares his journey of leaving a comfortable job at Google to launch a horizontal ad-tech company, only to discover a hidden goldmine in the flooring industry, a pivot that transformed his business into a dominant market player.Alex and Todd dive deep into the philosophy of "Living in Sprints," discussing how high-performers navigate the intense phases of life, from the academic grind to the startup gauntlet and eventually...
2026-01-2953 min
Very True by VerissimoHow Bad Finance Kills Good Companies with Ariel Menche of Raftel StrategyIn this episode of Very True, Alex sits down with Ariel Menche, Founder and CEO of Raftel Strategy, to demystify the critical difference between "accounting" and "strategic finance." Ariel shares his journey from strategy consulting at KPMG and managing budgets at WWE to becoming a go-to fractional CFO for startups. Together, they dismantle the misconception that finance is just about paying taxes and processing payroll.Alex and Ariel dive deep into the "arithmetic vs. calculus" of business—explaining why accounting looks backward at compliance, while true finance looks forward at exponential growth. They cover the essential "four ha...
2026-01-141h 01
Very True by VerissimoInvesting in AI, Selling Secondaries and Venture Math with Nick Fitz of Juniper VenturesIn this conversation, Alex Oppenheimer of Verissimo Ventures and Nick Fitz of Juniper Ventures discuss venture math, seed investing philosophy, building and fundies AI companies, selling secondary and much more. Just two emerging VC managers talking shop during a spontaneous car ride in San Francisco. Keywordsstartups, venture capital, investment strategies, AI talent, liquidity, fund management, secondary sales, fundraising, investment returns, decision makingChapters00:00 The Startup Landscape: A 100 Company Analysis05:46 The Sweet Spot: Companies Two to Five11:52 Moments of Liquidity: Selling Secondary Shares17:55 The Dynamics of Fund M...
2025-12-2935 min
Very True by VerissimoFrom Craft Beer to Autonomous Checkout: Living Life in Chapters with Avi Moskowitz, CEO of PDQIn this episode of Very True, Alex sits down with Avi Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of PDQ, to explore the evolution of e-commerce from a simple "copy-paste" of retail to a data-driven, personalized experience. Avi shares his unique entrepreneurial journey—from bootstrapping an ISP and selling medical software to managing a craft beer business in Israel—and how those diverse "chapters" led him to tackle the $270 billion problem of cart abandonment. Together, they discuss why trust and logistics are the new battlegrounds for merchants, how to listen to customers at scale using AI, and the future of "autonomous checkout."
2025-12-2246 min
Very True by VerissimoIt’s Never a Straight Line: Why the Path to an Exit Often Starts with a Stop - Neri Bluman of XFunnel (acq by HubSpot)From the high-pressure grind of logistics to a strategic exit in AI: Neri Bluman joins Alex to discuss his journey from Avo to XFunnel. They dive into the "generalist" superpower, the vital importance of taking a career break, and how Neri and his co-founder Beeri built a lean, profitable engine that was acquired by HubSpot in under a year—all without sacrificing their sanity.______________________________________________What does it take to build a company that big tech giants want to buy? Sometimes, it starts with doing absolutely nothing.In this episode of Very True by...
2025-12-151h 12
Very True by VerissimoThe Frameworks You Need to Navigate VCs and Raise Your Next RoundAlex delves into the complexities of raising venture capital in today's market. Despite the abundance of available funds, the process remains challenging due to market idiosyncrasies. Alex shares valuable frameworks and strategies for founders to navigate the fundraising landscape effectively, emphasizing the importance of understanding the different types of conversations with venture capitalists and the emotional dynamics involved. He also highlights the significance of aligning with the right investors and the role of junior VCs as advocates in the process.Keywordsventure capital, fundraising strategies, market idiosyncrasies, investor alignment, junior VCsTakeaways
2025-12-0133 min
Edtech InsidersInside the Google AI for Learning Forum: How Google Is Building the Future of LearningSend us a textThis special on-site episode of Edtech Insiders was recorded live at the Google AI for Learning Forum in London on November 14, 2024, where we sat down with leaders shaping Google’s next generation of learning tools, including Shantanu Sinha, VP of Google for Education, Tal Oppenheimer, Product Management Director, Google Labs & Learning, Julia Wilkowski, Pedagogy & Learning Sciences Team Lead, Google, and Maureen Heymans, VP & GM, Learning, Google. Together, they share how Google is designing AI-powered tools grounded in learning science an...
2025-11-271h 01
Very True by VerissimoWhy Companies Fail and Why I Started This PodcastStartup success stories are usually stories of unique circumstances and personalities - each one like a snowflake. Startup failures fit into a handful of categories. That's what we're talking about today. Companies with high potential that avoid the pitfalls are the ones that find success - either small, medium or large. But if you can't avoid the unforced errors, you haven't even given yourself a chance!
2025-11-1648 min
Very True by VerissimoIs zero revenue actually better than some revenue? Maybe...Legendary Silicon Valley episode illustrates this question so well, I just have to leave it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzAdXyPYKQo(Contains expletives). How are startups valued pre-revenue? Is it better to stay in that zone as long as possible?
2025-11-0911 min
Very True by VerissimoPLG & User Activation with Yaakov Carno of ValubylHappy to share a discussion with Yaakov Carno, founder of Valubyl, which is a leading PLG consulting agency focused on the specific bottle neck of user activation. He shares stories from the trenches of working with dozens of companies and helping navigate their product and growth optimization. Follow Yaakov on social media to get his latest tips and ideas on how to maximize user activation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaakov-carno/https://www.valubyl.com/
2025-11-0643 min
Very True by VerissimoIs ARR Dead? Wait, What Even is ARR?Is ARR dead with the advent of AI companies? Do we even know what ARR is? Why does it matter? Why is everyone so confused about it? Nerding out on tech finance finance, yet again. related posts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CUxLWt16Ky5eulArPm4cTSubkZWQ8rkBDPVZWHwJxUU/edithttps://alexoppenheimer.substack.com/p/inventing-arrhttps://alexoppenheimer.substack.com/p/calculus-in-saas
2025-11-0226 min
Very True by VerissimoBifurcation of an Asset Class - October Verissimo MonthlyWant to be the next $50Bn startup? Maybe... maybe not. How the economics change the reality on the ground, even at the early stage. Subscribe to our monthly updates here: https://verissimo.substack.com/
2025-10-2924 min
Very True by VerissimoHow to be Wrong in Early Stage VentureToday I discuss the painful reality of venture: investors are wrong a lot. They lose money. But are all mistakes created equal? Or is there a better way to be wrong. I dive in here to review a market take that I had ~3 years ago to see how things have developed in the market and in my one portfolio when it comes to the less fortunate situations in early-stage investing. As always, feel free to reach out with feedback or questions. Original piece here: https://alexoppenheimer.substack.com/p/expensive-options-and-losing-big
2025-10-2635 min
Very True by VerissimoThe Financial Operations Flow - Comprehensive ReviewIn this episode, I break down the Financial Operations Flow. This is targeted towards CEOs (CFOs can also listen if they want), to help business leaders better understand how to quantify the resource allocation they need to be doing all the time. Every business needs a digital twin... Good news: for most of them, Excel is a sufficient tool to have a huge impact - it just needs to be used correctly. Original post here: https://alexoppenheimer.substack.com/p/the-finops-flow
2025-10-2122 min
Eminent AmericansFields of DreamsI invited Alex Perez and Ross Barkan to join me for this episode of the podcast because I’d seen both of them write essays or posts recently reflecting on their days as baseball players.Ross, as you’ll hear, topped out as a decent high school player. Alex was recruited to play for a top college team, and for a while had not implausible dreams of playing professionally.Both have experienced an intimate relationship between baseball and their lives and identities as writers.We talk about that. We also talk about the lock...
2025-10-021h 00
Beginner's MindEP 162 - Alex Oppenheimer: The Secret Investors Use Before Writing the First CheckHere’s the harsh truth: If your business model can’t survive a spreadsheet, it won’t survive the market.Every year, ambitious founders pour months into product, pitch, and brand—yet the single biggest reason startups die isn’t funding, it’s flawed modeling.What are the four variables investors use to spot winners before anyone else?In this episode, investor and hands-on builder Alex Oppenheimer (Founder & GP at Verissimo Ventures, ex-Facebook IPO, ex-NEA, Monday.com advisor) reveals why most startup advice misses the point—and how the best founders reverse-engineer success long before a...
2025-08-051h 27
SABELOTODO podcastSABELOTODO #55: Dudas con NYT 100 Best 21st Century, Nombres "Problematicos" y Adult Happy MealsEn la sección de CINE de este nuevo episodio analizamos y presentamos nuestras dudas con "The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century" la lista del New York Times que ha generado tanto debate. En DEPORTES abordamos la situación del retiro de nombres "inapropiados" de equipos deportivos que solo aplica para algunos y en MARKETING vemos los nuevos Happy Meals para adultos, otro hito mercadológico de McDonalds. Patrocinadores: Amadita, Table Hood y YaryuraHVAC La lista del Times:Parasite (Bong Joon Ho)Mulholland Drive (David Lynch)There Will Be Blood (Pa...
2025-08-0139 min
Very True by VerissimoEngineering Architecture & Scaling Teams - It's All About Everything Series🎧 New on the Podcast: The Evolving Role of a CTOThis episode dives deep into how the CTO role evolves—from early-stage coding to scaling teams, making strategic decisions, and integrating AI without losing your technical edge.Featuring:Michael Stoppelman, Former SVP Engineering at YelpGustav Rydstedt, Chief Architect at Chegg, former CTO & Co-founder of VerblingModerated by Nitay Joffe, CTO & Co-founder of ActionIQ, Partner at Verissimo Ventures💡 Key themes explored:Staying hands-on as a technical leaderBuilding process without bureaucracyLeading with both conviction and emotional intelligenceEmbracing AI while maintaining core engineering skills
2025-07-0259 min
Very True by VerissimoUnderstanding Your Legal Docs - It's All About Everything Series🎧 New on the Podcast: Legal Essentials for FoundersIn this episode of the It’s All About Everything series, we dive into the legal foundations every founder should get right from day one. From filing your 83(b) on time to guiding your legal team through negotiations and keeping a clean cap table, our expert panel breaks down the critical legal decisions that can make—or break—your startup's future.Whether you're raising your first round or scaling fast, this conversation will help you avoid costly legal pitfalls and build with confidence.Featuring:Mordechai...
2025-07-0256 min
Very True by VerissimoTax Strategies and Wealth Management- It's All About Everything Series🎧 New on the Podcast: Tax Strategies and Wealth ManagementIn this episode of the It’s All About Everything series, we break down the financial essentials every founder should understand before—and after—a liquidity event. From QSBS and 83(b) elections to trust structures and the family office mindset, our expert panel shares real-world strategies to help you protect your upside and build long-term financial stability.Whether you're preparing for an exit or just getting started, this episode will help you make smarter, more informed financial decisions.Featuring:Todd Saunders – (Moderator) CEO at Broadlum...
2025-07-011h 02
Not Another CEO PodcastRoundtables and Rollercoasters - Diego Oppenheimer - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #30How do you align company success with personal growth? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Diego Oppenheimer, the founder and former CEO of Algorithmia, to discuss his journey from engineer to entrepreneur and the lessons he learned scaling, selling, and leading a company. Diego shares his philosophy on hiring for alignment, navigating the emotional rollercoaster of being a CEO, and how he successfully positioned Algorithmia for acquisition. He also provides insights into enterprise sales, fundraising, and why finding the right investors and employees is key to long-term s...
2025-02-111h 03
QuoratorsQ+ Teaser - Boyfriend Is Addicted To OppenheimerHead to patreon.com/quorators for a podcast episode you could listen to three times while watching Oppenheimer
2025-01-1603 min
Luces En La NocheEl Incidente OVNI de AZTEC | Más Allá de ROSWELLTodos hemos escuchado sobre el Incidente de Roswell en 1947, pero ¿sabías que solo un año después, en 1948, ocurrió otro evento aún más misterioso en Nuevo México?
Nos referimos al Incidente OVNI de Aztec, conocido como 'El Roswell Olvidado'. En este documental, exploramos la increíble historia de la recuperación de un OVNI de 30 metros de diámetro y los supuestos cuerpos alienígenas encontrados por el gobierno estadounidense en las cercanías de Aztec, Nuevo México.
Este caso, que algunos consideran más impactante que Roswell, ha estado rodeado de encubrimientos, teorías conspirativas...
2025-01-131h 05
School of MoviesThe First Hour and Seven Minutes of Oppenheimer[School of Movies 2023]
[This was originally released in the summer of 2023. We have subsequently seen every inch of Oppenheimer... we stand by what is said here.]
I think this will be the only piece I create about Oppenheimer (2023). You definitely do not have to have seen it and I won't be saying anything that could be considered a plot spoiler.
This is dark, upsetting, heavy and much shorter than our usual Main Event shows. It was intended to be an After School Club, but in the inception it grew and expanded in gravity...
2024-12-0528 min
Tachlis Media SuperfeedAlex OppenheimerAlex Oppenheimer is a self-described “Excel junkie” by training who enjoys telling stories with numbers to create useful end-user tools. At the middle of his story is the age old question of work/life/study balance, which played out in corporate boardrooms in the U.S., yeshivas in Israel and at Shabbos tables in between. This is his […]
2024-11-0600 min
AI: Accounting IntelligenceFounders, Investors, and the Financial TightropeIn this episode, Alex Oppenheimer, general partner and founder of Verissimo Ventures, shares his expertise on the critical role of finance and accounting in early-stage startups. Alex discusses the importance of creating an economic model early on, even before incorporating, to understand the value a company delivers and its potential profitability. He also delves into the challenges founders face when balancing aspirational goals with financial realities and the significance of tracking the right metrics for their business. Throughout the conversation, Alex emphasizes the need for clear communication and alignment among founders, investors, and financial professionals to ensure long-term success.
2024-07-0253 min
Ben and FriendsWho is Alex Usatine?Ben welcomes his roommate Alex Usatine, where they discuss their friendship that developed out of managing for Fordham Men's Basketball, their love of the game, the state of officiating in basketball, as well as their careers at Fordham and what comes next.
2024-05-141h 12
What Are You Watching?125: Oppenheimer (2023) CommentaryTheory will get you only so far, so today, Alex is turning theory into a practical podcast commentary. Alex flies solo to fulfill his obsession with Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture-winning masterpiece, “Oppenheimer.” The detonators are charged, the martinis are made, and it is time to hear the music.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Listen to our Christopher Nolan episode here.Listen to our "Oppenheimer" review episode here.Listen to our "Oppenheimer" Update episode here.
2024-04-113h 01
Movies That Shaped Us"Oppenheimer" & Christopher NolanWe review: Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Memento, Following, The Prestige
Coming off Oppenheimer's recent 7 Oscar wins, we share our views on the Best Picture winner and then dive into our personal explorations and favorite films of director - Christopher Nolan.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:49 Christopher Nolan Thoughts
00:07:22 "Oppenheimer"
00:21:04 "The Prestige"
00:31:10 "Memento"
00:42:13 "The Dark Knight"
00:55:14 "Following"
01:02:57 What Should He Do Next?
01:05:34 Next Episode Preview & Outro
2024-04-031h 06
TechnoPillzOppenheimer nel c...Alex esprime preoccupazioni riguardo alla mancanza di poesia e all'uso eccessivo dell'iperbole nella musica italiana contemporanea.Critica il modo in cui le allegorie non vengono utilizzate correttamente, usando l'esempio dell'iperbole della "bomba di Oppenheimer" per indicare qualcosa di estremamente emotivo.Lamenta anche le notti insonni causate dal figlio che porta virus dall'asilo.Infine, discute di problemi tecnici e di design con una build inviata agli americani, riflettendo sull'importanza di mantenere l'autenticità nell'interfaccia utente delle sue applicazioni contro il desiderio di conformarsi agli standard di macOS per piacere ai clienti.[00:13:18] Spot[00:22:34] Il riassunto di Sciatta GPT
2024-04-0124 min
The Pop BreakBatman By The Numbers: Every Christopher Nolan Movie RankedThere’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Ma...
2024-03-273h 21
The WhatsOnStage Podcast(ATASTTC) A final word on the OscarsNancy and Sarah have been watching the Oscars - and the Oscar-nominated films. Although Oppenheimer won most of the prizes, all this year's best picture nominees - from Poor Things to Zone of Interest, from Barbie to Anatomy of a Fall - are some of the strongest films to watch today. And all reveal that though individuals win awards, film is a matter of pulling together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1527 minWhat Are You Watching?123: 2024 Oscars Recap“My eyes see...Oppenheimer!" Alex, Nick, and friend of the pod, Dan, react to the 96th Academy Awards moments after the show ended. The guys discuss their favorite speeches, the best presenters, Jimmy Kimmel’s performance, the “Poor Things” mini wave, John Cena’s on-ramp, Al Pacino’s bewilderment, “Oppenheimer” winning big, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com
2024-03-1339 min
The Film Angle87: Ranking the 2024 Oscars Best Picture NominationsIn this episode, Kris and Alex rank the Best Picture nominees from the 96th Academy Awards; American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest.
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2024-03-061h 12What Are You Watching?122: 2024 Oscar PredictionsIt’s the most wonderful time of year, and there’s a lot to cover as we lead to the 96th Academy Awards. As Alex and Nick break down every Oscar nomination, stray topics include an animated film Alex loves, a truly horrific documentary, Downey’s lack of humility, an extremely close Best Actress race, Kevin O’Connell as the GOAT sound mixer, the jackass of the awards season, a wide-open Adapted Screenplay category, “Anatomy of a Fall’s” chances, “Oppenheimer’s” potential win count, and so much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd....
2024-03-061h 43
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 02/21/2024: OpenAI's Sora Rivals in the Works, 2U's Financial Struggles, Reach Capital's 2023 US Edtech Funding Report and More! With Special Guest, Matt Sherman of LSAT LabSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIOpenAI Completes Deal That Values the Company at $80 BillionOpenAI’s SoraRivals In The Works—Including From Google And Meta2. EdtechOnline course provider 2U faces doubts it can continue3. PreK-12Unleashed Brands to Acquire Sylvan Learning4. ReportsReach Capital’s 2023 US EdTech Funding Report Oppenheimer ReportSpecial...
2024-02-2739 min
The Dark Room2024 Oscars Audio Description Round TableWatch the video version of this episode here!Alex and Lee are pleased to present this special panel presentation, featuring audio description writers and narrators who worked on 7 of the 10 Oscar-nominated Best Picture films. In their conversation, they celebrate the works of these wonderful individuals who made these films accessible and highlight specific audio description aspects of each project. The panel features Matthew Christoffersen ("American Fiction"), Tristan Snyder ("Anatomy of a Fall"), Stoney Emshwiller ("Barbie" & "The Zone of Interest"), Liz Gutman ("Maestro" & "May December"), Christina Stevens ("American Fiction" & "Oppenheimer"), and Samantha Manahan ("Poor Things")....
2024-02-161h 12
The SyllabusAlex Morey“You’re going to have to be defending people, sometimes publicly, for saying stuff that you find abhorrent and that you hate. But that’s the gig.” says Alex Morey, director of campus rights advocacy at FIRE, on this week’s episode of The Syllabus. Mark Oppenheimer digs deep with free speech defender extraordinaire Alex Morey, as they discuss the chilling effect of fear and censorship on college campuses—and what the law really has to say. Guest Bio: Alex Morey is an attorney and a journalist who leads FIRE’s Campus Rights Advocacy program, a team...
2024-02-1541 min
A+Z Movie Review PodcastEpisode 32 - 2024 Oscar NominationsAlex and Zach are BACK to kick off the high time of Awards Season with the 2024 Oscar Nominations. They discuss all the top line awards for the March 10 ceremony, determine if it will be a runaway year for Oppenheimer and look into perceived snubs for Barbie. Plus, they detail each category and layout where to find all the Best Picture nominees on streaming.TIME STAMPS:0:27 - Intro1:44 - Oppenheimer - Most Nominations3:19 - Best Picture Nominees8:48 - Best Director Nominees12:06 - Best Actor/Actress Nominees22:53 - Best Supporting Actor/Actress Nominees44:32 - Best Animated Film58:31...
2024-02-031h 01The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2024 - Netflix's Griselda, Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, True Detective S4, & A Look Back At Reservation DogsWelcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.
Here’s the format of the show:
The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Echo, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building S1, FX’s Fargo, HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, and Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho.
Mini Segment – Emmy thoughts and a review of Res...
2024-01-291h 24
Wadi CherithBarbie and Oppenheimer- Theological BlockbustersSend us a textThe cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer took the movie world by storm during the summer of 2023. As both films gear up for the Oscars, we discuss surprisingly convergent theological themes like faith's intersection with physics, the reality of death, and the search for meaning and identity in these two hit movies. Warning-spoilers.This episode was recorded live for Theology on Tap in the Diocese of Scranton at Sabbatini's Bottle Shop in Exeter, PA on January 25, 2024.Intro music provided by Holly Serio
2024-01-2642 min
The WhatsOnStage Podcast(ATASTTC) Oscar nominations - and the wonder of Jodie FosterAs the Oscar nominations are announced, Sarah and Nancy ask whether 13 nominations for Oppenheimer, the treatment of Barbie and the omission of Greta Gerwig from the best director list reveals a reversion to type in Hollywood's attitudes to women. And they talk about Nyad, a film which has brought Oscar nominations for both Annette Bening and Jodie Foster - who is also on TV in True Detective. She is brilliant in both, which prompts a conversation about growing up with child stars. We've been watching Foster since she was nominated as best supporting actress for Taxi Driver 1976 - how does...
2024-01-2533 minWhat Are You Watching?119: 2024 Oscar Nominations (Uncut)No Greta?! No Margot?! Is Lily Gladstone in the right category? Will Bradley Cooper ever win an Oscar? Thelma Schoonmaker makes history, "Oppenheimer" grabs 13, and an arthouse film gets major love. Alex and Nick (and Alex’s dad!) present a special uncut episode of their reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com
2024-01-2344 min
There Are Too Many MoviesThe Best Movies of 2023 | Top Sh*t 2023The bois discuss their Top 5 Movies of 2023!
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2024-01-091h 03
Two Dudes, Brews and ReviewsSeven Samurai (1954)Tackling a classic film in a unique way is never an easy task, but we're going a step farther than that with Akira Kurosawa's 1954 film Seven Samurai - a film that was an essential pillar in establishing certain plot-beats that have been referenced, homaged, and copied many times over. We get into the "slightly bald top-knot", Oppenheimer (2023) and how the atomic bomb effected Japan in the 1950's, and the technicality of this in comparison to other heavyweights of the time like Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick.
We're drinking Kikori Japanese whisky and Kirin Ichiban.
2024-01-011h 16
LO QUE TÚ DIGAS con Alex Fidalgo#357: Andrés Oppenheimer - 10 Soluciones A La InfelicidadAndrés Oppenheimer es uno de los periodistas argentinos más conocidos y reconocidos y uno de los 50 intelectuales latinoamericanos más influyentes según la revista Foreign Policy. Es editor y columnista de The Miami Herald y conductor del programa 'Oppenheimer Presenta' en CNN en Español, donde ha entrevistado a algunas de las personalidades más importantes del planeta. Ha escrito varios libros, el último de ellos '¡Como salir Del Pozo!', donde recopila y estudia las nuevas estrategias de los países, las empresas y las personas en busca de la felicidad.¿Quieres colaborar con el pod...
2023-11-141h 36
School of MoviesThe Studio Ghibli Series Part 8: Arrietty[School of Movies 2023]
With the grandfather of the studio, Hayao Miyazaki retired and his son Goro not warmly welcomed by the fans, there was now an enormous question mark over the future of Ghibli that persists to this day.
Luckily, there was still amazing talent to be found within their walls. Hiromasa Yonebayashi (better known as Maro) made his directorial debut with one of our faviourites, which positively cries out for watching in HD, The Secret World of Arrietty. It's the tale -adapted from yet another classic children's fantasy book- of tiny people who live...
2023-10-131h 14
Studio Sessions4. Walking the High Wire of Creativity and CommercialismEver feel torn between creating the perfect masterpiece and the urgency to release your work into the world? Allow us to guide you through this dilemma. In our deep conversation, we grapple with this delicate balance, stress the significance of understanding our own motivations, and address the pressure to 'level up' in life that intensifies as we age. As creators, we often walk a tightrope between the necessity to earn and the desire to create meaningful work that resonates with our audience. We share our thoughts on the importance of community among creators and the correct mindset...
2023-10-031h 03
Spoiler! The PodcastOppenheimer - SPOILER! #101Η Βασιλεία και εγώ ξεκινάμε από την αρχή για τέταρτη χρονιά! Καλώς σας βρήκαμε και καλώς μας βρήκατε! Ανανεωμένο στούντιο, ανανεωμένες εμείς και ανανεωμένος και ο καινούριος μας γκεστ! Πιάνουμε σήμερα την λεγόμενη καλύτερη ταινία του έτους γιατί θεωρήσαμε απαραίτητο ένα μακελειό στην αρχή της σεζόν! Εσάς πως σας φάνηκε το Oppenheimer?
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2023-09-211h 26
Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & BryanRon Hockey: The Unsung War Hero
The Hidden History Happy Hour launches Season Two with the heroic tale of RAF Pilot Ron Hockey and the guys discuss the legal, moral, and ethical issues around the agonizing decision to carry out a targeted killing – even of one the most evil Nazis of them all. Check out our new look and welcome to our many new fans and a heartfelt thanks to fhos of you who have been with us since the beginning.
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2023-09-1821 minWhat Are You Watching?Oppenheimer (2023) Update: A Timeline of ObsessionChristopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is the film Alex has seen in the movie theater the most. Ever. In this spoiler-filled bonus episode, Alex describes his obsession with “Oppenheimer” to Nick, who listens with concern.This episode will spoil “Oppenheimer.”Listen to our first review of “Oppenheimer” here!Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.
2023-09-1428 min
The Dark RoomEp. 16: Christopher Nolan Films Ranked Pt. 2 Featuring John StarkAlex and Lee welcome back friend and blind movie critic John Stark on the show to rank Christopher Nolan's entire filmography so far. In this second part, we review and rank Nolan's second six films from Inception through Oppenheimer.For a video version of this episode check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfrdRkUMGDNwgLAI_YpxSgJohn Stark's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/macthemovieguyAudio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/ Questions? Email us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.comFind transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout!
2023-09-0752 min
B-roll ThoughtsBarbenheimerAlex and David are joined with special guest Claire as they discuss the Barbie movie; starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera. Later on Alex and David discuss Oppenheimer touching on World War II, starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon.
2023-09-071h 21B-roll ThoughtsBarbenheimerAlex and David are joined with special guest Claire as they discuss the Barbie movie; starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera. Later on Alex and David discuss Oppenheimer touching on World War II, starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon.
2023-09-071h 21
The Couch BrotatosEpisode 26 - Realistic Lightsabers, new Walking Dead series, plus Barbie & Oppenhimer ReviewsThis week; Morrison and Alex discuss the recent rain storm at Coachella and the fact FYRE FEST 2 is already sold out, try the Lipton Hard Ice Tea, The Walking Dead is debuting a new series centered around Daryl Dixon, Alex shows Morrison is new favorite cover artist, a realistic lightsaber mod coming to Star Wars games, and review both OPPENHEIMER and BARBIE!The SGN merch store is now LIVE! Get you a brand new t-shirt!! https://somethinggoodnetwork.bigcartel.com/Listen to other shows on the SOMETHING GOOD NETWORK: https://linktr.ee/somethinggoodnetwork J...
2023-09-051h 44
Emporio Salgado-OPPENHEIMER VS BARBIE- Todos los secretos de la película del verano...Culos, tetas y Petazetas. Habla con otros oyentes del show de shows, entra ahora mismo: Telegram: t.me/emporiosalgado
2023-09-0527 min
Predator vs MoviesBottomsAidan and Alex are back to discuss 15 (pretty big) differences between good art and bad art, Oppenheimer sex scenes, and Bottoms!0:00:00 Intro & News0:04:52 Trailer Park0:13:46 Movie Info0:15:44 The Predacritic Game0:17:07 Non-Spoiler Reactions0:24:42 Synopsis0:27:27 Discussion1:44:11 Predator vs Bottoms1:46:13 Predator's Picks
2023-09-042h 08
BachelorForeLifeFootball is back!!Movie review OppenheimerIn this episode I talk about getting ghosted, give movie review about Oppenheimer. Football is back, give you a must 2 team parlay
2023-09-0143 min
The A-Dub Club#BarbenheimercoreThe question: what did you think of Barbenheimer?
As always, we discuss lots of stuff and sometimes we spoil it. This time, discussions include:
the 2023 films Barbie and Oppenheimer
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2023-08-311h 32
Performance AnxietyS2E06// What kind of film is Oppenheimer?Maren and Alex ask if Oppenheimer is a biopic or something more complicated? Why does Christopher Nolan want to tell this story, and how does he do it? Why was Cillian Murphy the best choice to play Oppenheimer? Does it matter if he is Jewish or not? And why did he eat only one almond a day to get into character?
2023-08-2928 min
Love! Serve! Care!#1021 - OppenheimerSend us a text"Sometimes you can win, and you are preparing to disrupt yourself. Sometimes you don't win, but you are preparing yourself to be better."- Antonio CorteToday's episode contains some reflections on how you can use the energy of J. Robert Oppenheimer's work on The Manhattan project to powerfully serve clients.Stay Blessed!ADSupport the showThank you for listening to this episode, I'd love to hear what was valuable for you, please send your insights and takeaways to alex@speakeralexdumas.com.
2023-08-2903 min
Your Week in ChessChessenheimerThe review of Oppenheimer YOU have been waiting for! We construct the greatest piece of chess-cow crossover based art in the world! Get in here, we are having a great time!
We definitely worked overtime hours for BS pay in this weeks extra long correspondence game: https://www.chess.com/game/daily/548614131
2023-08-2035 min
Lens Blur - Cine y TelevisiónBarbenheimerEl evento más esperado en la historia del cine. ¡Barbie vs Oppenheimer!
2023-08-181h 01Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & BryanRelease the Bees!
A Must WATCH. Listening alone will not give the full experience for this one. How I learned to stop worrying and love the honey. The boys cover the weapons spectrum from micro (bees) to extinction-threatening (nuclear weapons). And watch Bryan faithfully recreate a bespoke cocktail –“The Oppi” — as mixed by the father of the atomic bomb Robert Oppenheimer himself. A genius on many levels.
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2023-08-1724 min
LET'S TALK ABOUT TRASHDie Nadel im Boyhaufen | Die Bachelorette #6Jenny versucht alles: Sie geht auf Einzeldates, knuscht wild mit Fynn und freut sich über Keksis 1. Geburtstag! Aber es nützt nix: Null Chemie, null Fun! Am Ende bleiben 3 Boys übrig und die Erkenntnis, dass Keno bei 3 Stunden „Oppenheimer“ wach bleibt und bei der Bächilette einschläft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1644 min
Ruido, con Álex ParejaRuido #4 - Venba, Barbie, Pikmin 4, Oppenheimer, Hogwarts Legacy y más (con David Oña)Llega el Ruido más fresquito hasta la fecha. Con estos calores y estas épocas veraniegas he preferido que este nuevo episodio no esté centrado en un tema en particular, o que al menos no se parta de ninguna base predefinida. Una charla entre amigos, con el gran David Oña -que también me acompañó en el primer episodio- es suficiente.
Y como imaginarás, hablamos de muchos videojuegos, de los últimos que hemos probado en las últimas semanas, pero también de cine y series. No quiero cerrar los temas de conversación ni quiero que Ruido sea ún...
2023-08-141h 42
Aus Versehen mit AbsichtI bims, 1 Jugendwort🤣💩🔥
#115 - Es ist wieder so weit digga, oder meine KerlInnen, wie ihr wollt. Die Jugendsprache ist ein Mysterium, das nur wenige begreifen können, aber wir geben uns wirklich Mühe. Aber wisst ihr noch, wie die Kiddies damals so gesprochen haben? Was war denn nochmal eine Gammelfleischparty, und wann haben eigentlich alle mit YOLO genervt? Das muss Alex im Quiz beantworten!
Saßt ihr schonmal auf dem Sofa und habt ungefähr vier Stunden gebraucht, bis ihr die richtigen Bild- und Toneinstellungen gefunden habt? Kennen wir… und Alex setzt noch einen drauf und schwärmt davon, wie nice ei...
2023-08-1452 min
The Night CrewEp. 28 - Christopher Nolan, Adam 22, & Movie Talks Before Oppenheimer!Hope you guys have a great day!
2023-08-131h 21
2023-08-1152 min
Play Pause Turn - Games, Movies, TV & BooksBarbenheimerJon and Alex talk about the mis-matched couple of this summer - Barbie & Oppenheimer.
Which one was our favourite and which order is best?
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2023-08-101h 13
Lehrersprechtag#144 Lehrer sind auch nur MenschenDie säkularisierte Folge
Die letzten Folgen waren alle sehr stark musikzentriert. Die Studienräte haben aber, wie ihr wisst, in ihrem Podcast noch viele weitere Themen, die sie so bequatschen. Und diesen widmen sie sich heute mal wieder ausgiebigst. Es ist für alle etwas dabei.
Los geht's mit Star Trek und dem Ende von dem Podcast The Delta Flyers, was Alex als Sprungbrett nutzt, um über den SAG-AFTRA und WGA Streik in Amerika zu sprechen. Worum es da geht und was die Forderungen und Befürchtungen der Film- und Serienschaffenden sind, das erfahrt ihr hier.
2023-08-101h 15
The Couch BrotatosEpisode 23 - Secret Invasion Review, Jack & Coke Taste Test, Lizzo's Banana Love, and The Death of TwitterThe boys are back this week taste testing the new Jack Daniels & Coke pre-made cans, the death of Twitter and the start of "X", the recent Lizzo allegations, Loki Season 2 Trailer breakdown, updates on the SAG-AFTRA hollywood strikes and the concept of too much content, reception to Barbie and Oppenheimer on social media, and share our constrictive thoughts on the new SECRET INVASION Disney+ showThe SGN merch store is now LIVE! Get you a brand new t-shirt!! https://somethinggoodnetwork.bigcartel.com/Listen to other shows on the SOMETHING GOOD NETWORK: https://linktr.ee...
2023-08-091h 31
Where's The Action???Episode 53: BarbenheimerGoooood morning listenersssssss. Because we're living in a Barbenheimer world, we decided to come out of our bomb shelters and review "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" as a two-for-one special. Also in this episode, we have a breakthrough with Alex's toxic masculinity, and debate Lizzo's recent behavior. Ken you believe we're back? Thank you to our sponsors Skinny Cow, Phoenix Towing Services, Threads, and Lizzo. Recorded: August 3rd, 2023.
2023-08-071h 44
Filmtablette#021 TT: Oppenheimer, der Vater der AtombombeSeit Jahren waren die Kinosäle nicht mehr so gut besucht wie zu diesem Event: Barbenheimer. Über Barbie haben wir im letzten Podcast schon philosophiert, in dieser Folge TABLETTENTALK widmen wir uns dem Gegenstück Oppenheimer. Lohnt es sich den neuen Blockbuster von Christopher Nolan anzuschauen und wie gut schneidet er gegen Barbie ab?
Alex und Nico wünschen dir viel Spaß beim Hören!
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2023-08-0730 min