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2023-05-1504 min
The Rhythm and Tech PodcastEpisode 08: AI Ghostwriter and Performer?K-Hill and Jx discuss AI voice generators being used (i.e. Drake and The Weeknd), plenty of apps talked about, RIP to a generational talent.Ahmad Jamal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_JamalApps mentioned this week:Basic Pitch by Spotify - https://basicpitch.spotify.comSpeechify - https://speechify.com/ElevenLabs - https://beta.elevenlabs.ioChatGPT API - https://platform.openai.com
2023-04-2658 min
NerdOut@Spotify10: Basic PitchWhat if you could create a guitar solo just by humming it? That’s Basic Pitch, a new open source project from Spotify’s Audio Intelligence Lab. Basic Pitch is a neural network that can analyze the recording of almost any instrument (including your voice) and then transcribe the notes that it detects into MIDI, the standard file format used for musical notation. It’s like speech-to-text, except it’s turning musical performances — whatever you hum, strum, pluck, peck, or tinkle — into a digital score you can edit on your computer.
Hear host Dave Zolotusky talk with Spotify rese...
2022-10-0644 min
Basic PitchBasic Pitch 214: Holly's HolidyWe fall for Lifetime's Holly's Holiday, with producer Hayley Pogue.
Today's Special Intro: https://youtu.be/-4b-H4R43Yg
Here's a brief history of the mannequin: https://blog.mannequinmadness.com/2016/05/curious-history-mannequins-check-smithsonian-article/
2020-01-0100 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 213: Holiday in the WildIt’s Sex and the Savanna with Netflix’s Holiday In The Wild, with screenwiter and actress Mary O’Neil, co-writer of Second Chance Christmas.
To learn more about elephant conservation charities, Elephant & Co has a good guide: https://www.elephantand.co/blogs/blog/world-wide-elephant-charities
And if you want to paint a portrait of an elephant with Kristin Davis: https://emptyeasel.com/2013/09/16/how-to-paint-portraits-from-photographs-a-step-by-step-oil-paint-tutorial/
2019-12-3100 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch S2 Outtake 2: Silent Night Deadly NightIn another outtake from our Bad Ben episode, Jared Rivet tells us the sad tale of his one Christmas project.
2019-12-2700 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch S2 Outtake 1: The DoorbellYour Old Drinkin' Buddy @JDobbsRosa and @jaredrivet1 let @PaulaHaifley risk answering the door while we talk about Bad Ben's Night Before Christmas in an outtake.
Again go throw some dough at https://www.patreon.com/nigelbach/ for making real indie cinema.
Happy Boxing Day, Pitchers!
2019-12-2600 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 212: Bad Ben's Night Before ChristmasYour Old Drinkin' Buddy JDobbs takes the wheel for his newest favoritest Christmas special, Bad Ben's Night Before Christmas. While he spins a love letter to Nigel Bach's Ban Ben franchise, Holly Jolly hostess Paula and guest screenwriter/actor Jared Rivet, writer on Are You Afraid of the Dark (2019), try to keep up.
For more info on the Bad Ben 'verse: https://www.facebook.com/BadBenMovie/
Currently you can only catch the special through Bach's Patreon, which JDobbs highly recommends throwing a few dollars at: https://www.patreon.com/nigelbach/
2019-12-2500 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 211: A Christmas Prince: The Royal BabyWe bear down with Netflix's A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby with screenwriter Jeremy Adams, writer on Supernatural and Scooby Doo.
Here's our episodes on A Christmas Prince & A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding
Here's some great tips on throwing a modern, co-ed baby shower: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/a11711/how-to-throw-a-baby-shower-dos-and-donts/
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2019-12-2400 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 210: Ghosting: The Spirit of ChritmasWe never respond to Freeform’s Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas with filmmaker Trent Haaga, writer/director of 68 Kill.
Here’s a starter on blending your own (ghost) tea: https://blog.teabox.com/diy-tea-blends
And some cocktail recipes from our favorite tiki drink anthropologist: https://beachbumberry.com/recipes.html
2019-12-2300 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 209: The Spirit of ChristmasWe drink The Spirit of Christmas, with screenwriter Guy Yosub, writer of Mistletoe & Menorahs.
More info about rum running:
http://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/the-rise-of-organized-crime/rum-running/
Here's our favorite rum runner recipe from Beachbum Barry:
1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
7/8 oz blackberry brandy
7/8 oz creme de fbanana
5/8 oz grenadine
3/4 oz 151 proof Caribbean rum
fill blender half way with ice, add ingredients, blend until smooth
2019-12-2000 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 208: Four Christmases and a WeddingWe stand in the rain, declaring our love to Lifetime’s Four Christmases and a Wedding with screenwriter Jace Anderson, who’s worked with legendary horror directors Tobe Hooper, Clive Barker and Dario Argento.
Want to find a Dasher of your own? Here's some good advice on adopting an adult dog: https://thebark.com/content/advice-adopting-adult-rescue-dog
2019-12-1900 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 207: The Knight Before Christmas
On the 7th Knight of Pitchmas we binge Netflix's The Knight Before Christmas, with filmmaker Darin Scott, one of the creators of the Tales From The Hood series.
Check out the trailer for Darin's amazing Directorial Debut Caught Up: https://youtu.be/QpOR_OTGeWE
We demand a Criterion release!
Here's more facts about Christmas trees, which Paula skimmed and then pretended to know all about: https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees
2019-12-1800 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 206: You Light Up My ChristmasWe illuminate Lifetime’s You Light Up My Christmas with actress Grey DeLisle-Griffin, who voices Daphne, Wonder Woman, the Loud House sisters, and many many more.
You can follow Grey on Twitter @GreyDeLisle.
Also throw @jdobbsrosa and @paulahaifley a follow if you enjoyed the pod.
To learn more about the history of Christmas lights, The Smithsonian has a good primer: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/untangling-history-christmas-lights-180961140/
And here's some fun trivia about The Facts of Life: https://www.theloop.ca/17-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-facts-of-life/
2019-12-1700 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 205: A Christmas MiracleWe search for A Christmas Miracle with filmmaker Sam Wineman, writer/ director of The Quiet Room.
Donate to Sam’s AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser at tofighthiv.org/goto/samwineman, which funds The Los Angeles LGBT Center and The San Francisco AIDS Foundation, two wonderful charities. Supporters can get a free copy of Sam’s holiday albums The Warmest Fire and Snow Covered.
You can find out more about the LA LGBT center here: lalgbtcenter.org
And more about The San Francisco AIDS Foundation here: www.sfaf.org
2019-12-1600 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 204: Picture a Perfect ChristmasWe head into the Sears portrait studio with Hallmark’s Picture a Perfect Christmas with screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the Final Destination franchise.
Go Follow Jeffrey on Twitter @JeffreyaReddick
If you've just been cast as the Fifth Reindeer, here's the full poem to help you learn your lines: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43171/a-visit-from-st-nicholas
2019-12-1300 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 203: The Mistletoe SecretWe've never been kissed by Hallmark's The Mistletoe Secret with director Chelsea Stardust and actor/writer Sean Keller, director and co-writer of Hulu's All That We Destroy.
To get Sean Keller's new holiday anthem Holy Fucking Shit Its Christmas, it's only $1 at https://seankeller2.bandcamp.com/track/holy-fucking-shit-its-christmas?
Want to try a mistletoe martini? Try one of these recipes:
https://dishesdelish.com/mistletoe-martini/
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/chopin-mistletoe-martini/
https://mixthatdrink.com/mistletoe-martini/
2019-12-1200 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 202: The Truth About ChristmasWe cannot tell a lie about Freeform's The Truth About Christmas with screenwriter Josh Miller, writer on Sonic The Hedgehog (2020).
Follow Basic Pitch on Instagram and Twitter @BasicPitchPod and on Facebook @BasicPitchPodcast.
Follow guest Josh Miller on Instagram @josh_s_miller, his podcast Best Movies Never Made @NeverMadeFilm and his LA film series Friday Night Frights @FriNightFrights
If you've recently recovered from a Santa-based toy curse, here's an article on how to run for city council: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/4xw8mj/how-to-run-for-office-with-no-money-and-little-experience
2019-12-1100 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch 201: A Sweet Christmas RomanceWe're baking for two with Lifetime's A Sweet Christmas Romance with screenwriter Samantha Herman, writer of Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen and Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday.
Check out this recipe for a Sticky Toffee Pudding! https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sticky-toffee-pudding
2019-12-1000 minBasic PitchSeason Two Preview: Guy YosubWe start our countdown to Hanukkah with a Guy Yosub interview, writer of Lifetime’s Mistletoe & Menorahs, premiering tomorrow.
2019-12-0600 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch Black Friday Bonus: Hallmark Superstar Samantha HermanWe score on Black Friday with our Samantha Herman interview, writer of new Hallmark films Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen and Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday
2019-11-2900 minBasic PitchBasic Pitch Fall Special: An Hour BehindWe catch up on sleep with Amazon’s An Hour Behind, starring Barry Watson, with guest Michael Kennedy, writer of Blumhouse’s upcoming body swapping thriller and co-host of Attack of the Queerwolf.
2019-11-0400 minBasic PitchBasicPitch 01 : Love on the SidelinesWe score a touchdown with Hallmark’s Love On the Sidelines, starring Emily Kinney, with guest Samantha Herman, screenwriter.
2019-01-3100 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 14: Royal New Year's Eve
We count down to Hallmark's Royal New Year’s Eve, starring Jessy Schram, with guest Buz Wallick, producer.
2019-01-0100 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 13: No Sleep Til ChristmasWe stay up with Freeform’s No Sleep ‘Til Christmas, starring Odette Annable, with guest Katie Rife, film critic for the A.V. Club.
2018-12-3100 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas Bonus Episode 03: Pitches Get Stitches“It’s Christmas Prince meets Christmas at the Palace!” We play the Elevator Pitch game and discuss the ephemeral nature of the made for TV Christmas film.
2018-12-2800 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas Bonus Episode 02: Hallmarking Out For a LifetimeLifetime or Hallmark? We guess the network, and discuss the princely trend of royals in Christmas movies.
2018-12-2700 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas Bonus Episode 01: Battle of WittsLacey Chabert or Alicia Witt? We play guess the actress and discuss the besties of the made for TV Christmas movie.
2018-12-2600 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 12: Life Size 2: A Christmas EveWe unbox Freeform’s Life-Size 2, starring Tyra Banks, with guests Spooky Dan Walker and Tammy Sutton Walker, the director/co-writer and executive producer of Slay Belles.
2018-12-2500 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 11: A Christmas Prince: The Royal WeddingWe propose to Netflix’s A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding, starring Rose McIver, with guest Rebekah McKendry, co-writer/director of All The Creatures Were Stirring.
2018-12-2400 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 10: Memories of ChristmasWe reminisce with Hallmark’s Memories of Christmas, starring Christina Milian, with guest Nathan Scoll, co-writer of American Fork.
2018-12-2100 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 09: A Christmas PrinceWe investigate Netflix’s A Christmas Prince, starring Rose McIver, with guest Rebekah McKendry, co-writer/director of All the Creatures Were Stirring.
2018-12-2000 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 08: Jingle BelleWe sing along with Lifetime’s Jingle Belle, starring Tatyana Ali, with guest Katie Rife, film critic for the A.V. Club.
2018-12-1900 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 07: Christmas at the PalaceWe skate through Hallmark’s Christmas At The Palace, starring Merritt Patterson, with guest Jared Rivet, writer of Jackals and Earbud Theater.
2018-12-1800 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 06: A Very Nutty ChristmasWe crack open Lifetime’s A Very Nutty Christmas, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Barry Watson, with guest Yancy Berns, screenwriter and blogger.
2018-12-1700 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 05: Journey Back to ChristmasWe time travel with Hallmark’s Journey Back to Christmas, starringCandace Cameron-Bure, with guest Heidi Honeycutt, director of programming for Etheria Film Festival.
2018-12-1400 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 04: A Christmas Dance
We waltz into Hallmark’s Christmas Dance, starring Andrew McCarthy, with guest Mike Mendez, director of Don’t Kill It and Lavalantula.
2018-12-1300 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 03: A Veteran's ChristmasWe hash out Hallmark's A Veteran's Christmas, starring Sean Faris, with guest Jared Rivet, writer of Jackals and Earbud Theater.
2018-12-1200 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 02: The Princess SwitchWe dissect Netflix’s The Princess Switch, starring Vanessa Hudgens and Vanessa Hudgens with guest Karina Wilson, writer and story consultant.
2018-12-1100 minBasic PitchMerry Pitchmas 01: My Christmas InnWe discuss Lifetime's My Christmas Inn starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict with guest Josh Miller, creator Golan of Insatiable and writer of the 2019's Sonic the Hedgehog movie.
Now with fixed audio thanks to a heads up from listener and friend of the Podcast, Robert LaRoe Silvey.
2018-12-1000 min