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The Lutheran History Podcast
TLHP 16 A Source of Distress: The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the West with special guest host Tim Grundmeier and Ben Phelps
The subject of this discussion can be found in the 2021 summer article of the CHIQ.Image: Rev. "Colonel" John Jacob Lehmanowsky. Note the scar on his face supposedly from the battle of Austerlitz. The small Lutheran Synod called the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the West existed for barely more than a decade (1835-1846). In Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, isolated Lutheran pastors vainly attempted to rally around an institution intended to be the preeminent Lutheran synod in a large and rapidly populated geographical area. From its beginning, the synod’s leaders continuously struggled to find e...
2021-06-15
50 min
The Lutheran History Podcast
TLHP 09 Newspaper War with Ben Phelps, special guest host Tim Grundmeier
Check out the Lutheran Historical Conference, where I first presented this material. My article will soon appear in the conference's journal. German Lutheran immigrant Friedrich Schmidt began a German-language Lutheran newspaper in August 1838. Initially, Schmidt and his Lutherische Kirchenzeitung got along quite well with Benjamin Kurtz and the well-established Lutheran Observer. Indeed, Kurtz chaired the committee that launched the Kirchenzeitung, and Schmidt’s first number spared no praise for the Observer. The two men would later participate in one of the earliest open battles between Confessional Lutheranism and American Lutheranism.Each paper seemed to have...
2021-03-02
1h 01
Hungry for Success
29. Ben Phelps AKA Primal Bro
On this weeks episode, Michael talked with Ben Phelps about losing over 100lbs, fixing the mental side of the equation, and becoming a competitive BJJ athlete. Check Ben out athttps://www.instagram.com/primalbro/ ( @primalbro) on instagram and his podcast Primal Bro Cast!
2021-02-01
1h 23
What Happens Next
Too Casual Friday | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the danger of dressing too casual on Friday, the fashion crime of deck shoes and the logic behind flavoured alcoholic spirits. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew … The post Too Casual Friday | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-06-18
00 min
What Happens Next
Hipster Bikes and Social Ratings | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss why hipsters ride fixie bikes, washing line offences and an app to reward common courtesy. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions … The post Hipster Bikes and Social Ratings | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-02-26
00 min
What Happens Next
No Good Parking | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the unique business model of Hollywood, parking rage and windscreen sticker sloths. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own. The post No Good Parking | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-02-19
00 min
What Happens Next
We Balk at Corporate Talk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss annoying corporate buzz words, the joy of unsubscribing from emails and creating a minimal wardrobe. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions … The post We Balk at Corporate Talk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-02-11
00 min
What Happens Next
Getting Personalised and Customised | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss personalised licence plates, the legacy of Avril Lavigne and tartan skirt tattoos. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own. The post Getting Personalised and Customised | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-02-06
00 min
What Happens Next
Mark Wahlberg’s Insane Daily Routine | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the practical reality of sticking with the crazy daily schedule of Mark Wahlberg and the evolving career of Tom Cruise. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie … The post Mark Wahlberg’s Insane Daily Routine | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-01-29
00 min
What Happens Next
Saving Earth Before Trashing Mars | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss if it’s easier to save Earth before colonising Mars, the politics of accent appropriation and the career of Hugh Jackman. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie … The post Saving Earth Before Trashing Mars | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-01-24
00 min
What Happens Next
Craft Beer and Fashion Victims | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the politics of craft beer, the practicality of ballet shoes and bizarre fashion trends. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are … The post Craft Beer and Fashion Victims | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2019-01-15
00 min
What Happens Next
Show Me the Podcast Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss documentary-style advertising on podcasts, hipster advertising and electric cars. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own. The post Show Me the Podcast Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-12-17
00 min
What Happens Next
Social Media Gone Wild | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss how the rise of public outrage on social media platforms will kill the golden goose. And why doctors insist on being called ‘doctor’ on planes! If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep … The post Social Media Gone Wild | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-12-14
00 min
What Happens Next
Back to the Future of Van Life | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we debate if too much nostalgia can lead to regrets and the reality of middle-age blokes uprooting their lives to embrace sexy #VanLife. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew … The post Back to the Future of Van Life | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-12-04
00 min
What Happens Next
Budget Dating and the Minimalist Dress Code | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the financial advice of THE BAREFOOT INVESTOR, dating apps for beginners and creating the perfect outfit for a minimalist. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | … The post Budget Dating and the Minimalist Dress Code | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-11-27
00 min
What Happens Next
Whiskey and Never Frisky on Ice | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss the nuances of whiskey, lighting design, the hazard of lame comedy in the workplace and the future of the superhero movie genre. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ … The post Whiskey and Never Frisky on Ice | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-11-19
00 min
What Happens Next
How Modern Musicians Make Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how Taylor Swift releases music, musicians make money from casinos and the death of Napster led to the birth of iTunes. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by … The post How Modern Musicians Make Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-11-12
00 min
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Planes, Trains and Elon Musk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how flamboyant entrepreneurs, like Elon Musk, can revolutionise public transport. And the Freudian sexuality of the burger scene in PULP FICTION! If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by … The post Planes, Trains and Elon Musk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-11-06
00 min
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3D Printed Meat and Veggies | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss some big predictions from a reputed technological prophet, from mood apps to 3D printed meat. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All … The post 3D Printed Meat and Veggies | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-10-29
00 min
What Happens Next
You’ve Got Email Fail | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss email etiquette, the pitfalls of small talk and the pros n’ cons of DIY coffee. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All … The post You’ve Got Email Fail | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-10-21
00 min
What Happens Next
We’re 40 Year Old Olympians | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how a 40 year old could qualify for the next Olympics. They also have some controversial opinions about which Olympic sports should be axed. Ouch! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach out to discuss this episode … The post We’re 40 Year Old Olympians | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-09-17
00 min
What Happens Next
Revheads and Rude Rubbish | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how to dilute Australia’s obsession with cars, how to overcome the bad reputation of rental bikes and the psychology of people who dump dog poo in their neighbour’s rubbish bin. GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach … The post Revheads and Rude Rubbish | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-09-11
00 min
What Happens Next
Litter and Fitter | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss hangover cures, air travel nightmares, the case for doughnut breaks and mysteries of the human nose. And sorry for Ben’s lisp! He’s had a bad cold and some painful dental work! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD?I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach … The post Litter and Fitter | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-09-03
00 min
What Happens Next
Mind Your Smartphone Manners | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how artificial intelligence is wiping out lawyers, what makes them grumpy about smartphone addiction and rewatching SEINFELD 20 years after it finished. The post Mind Your Smartphone Manners | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-08-27
00 min
What Happens Next
Emojis vs Thermomix Movie | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss the prevalence of emojis, establishing an international standard for emojis, the existence of THE EMOJI MOVIE and the next absurd intellectual property that Hollywood may adapt. The post Emojis vs Thermomix Movie | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-08-14
00 min
What Happens Next
Astro Boy and Movie Fights | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss classic Japanese cartoons, the weirdness of BANANAMAN, how to avoid Christmas with your family and the hassles of watching movies at the cinema. The post Astro Boy and Movie Fights | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-05-02
31 min
What Happens Next
When Wearable Tech is Unwearable | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss smartwatches, other wearable technology and the mystery of Snapchat. The post When Wearable Tech is Unwearable | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-04-10
31 min
What Happens Next
Toilet Pet Peeves and FU Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss toilet pet peeves, what we’d do if we had FU money, how bands continue to play the same songs all the time and the social faux pa of misremembering music lyrics. LINKS Investor Mark Cuban on Wikipedia The post Toilet Pet Peeves and FU Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2018-03-20
31 min
What Happens Next
How to Fix Baywatch, Concerts and Live Sport | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss good bartending, rebooting BAYWATCH as a serious TV drama, reinventing music concerts, fixing live sport on TV and solving American politics with birthday cards. Yep, they’ve tried to solve the entire world’s problems. The post How to Fix Baywatch, Concerts and Live Sport | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2017-09-12
31 min
What Happens Next
Branding Beer and Rebranding Pepsi with Beyonce | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss happy hour conspiracies, rebranding modern pubs, plain packaging for beer and rebranding Pepsi after the poor reception of the Kendall Jenner commercial. LINKS Pepsi commercial featuring Kendall Jenner Heineken commercial – WORLD’S APART The post Branding Beer and Rebranding Pepsi with Beyonce | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2017-08-09
31 min
What Happens Next
Being Tom Hiddleston, Saving Nicolas Cage | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
Welcome to a new podcast where Ben chats with regular co-hosts and guests about a range of topics, mainly centred around pop culture. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always honest. In WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip, the hosts pull out their crystal ball to make amusing predictions about recent headline events. In BREAKING IN … The post Being Tom Hiddleston, Saving Nicolas Cage | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.
2017-07-21
31 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Being Tom Hiddleston, Saving Nicolas Cage | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
Welcome to a new podcast where Ben chats with regular co-hosts and guests about a range of topics, mainly centred around pop culture. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always honest. In WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip, the hosts pull out their crystal ball to make amusing predictions about recent headline events. In BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps, Ben interviews acclaimed filmmakers to uncover the fascinating stories behind the making of their first film. In WESTWORLD with Ben & Wade, the hosts review HBO’s mysterious Science Fiction/Western TV series, WESTWORLD. This is the debut episode of WHAT HAP...
2017-07-21
35 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Being Tom Hiddleston, Saving Nicolas Cage | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip
Welcome to a new podcast where Ben chats with regular co-hosts and guests about a range of topics, mainly centred around pop culture. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always honest. In WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip, the hosts pull out their crystal ball to make amusing predictions about recent headline events. In BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps, Ben interviews acclaimed filmmakers to uncover the fascinating stories behind the making of their first film. In WESTWORLD with Ben & Wade, the hosts review HBO’s mysterious Science Fiction/Western TV series, WESTWORLD. This is the debut episode of WHAT HAP...
2017-07-21
00 min
Precious Snowflakes
S01E01: The Beauregard Sessions
Meet political commentators Ben Phelps and Lellius Rose; Dr. Seuss dabbles in racism; Jeff Sessions; picking battles with the administration; 15 more minutes on racism; a postmortem on Hillary Clinton's candidacy; Trump's address to Congress as re-rekection campaign kickoff; Mixed feelings about education and Betsy DeVos.
2017-03-03
1h 11
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 10, Season 1 – THE BICAMERAL MIND – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense? The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true. Jimmy Simpson’s mole. Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? What happened to Elsie and Stubbs? Will Samurai World be the setting of Season 2? Can we see inspiration in THE LOST WORLD or PLANET OF THE APES for the next season of WESTWORLD? Maeve (Thandie Newton) has a plan! LINKS
2016-12-05
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 10, Season 1 – THE BICAMERAL MIND – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense? The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true. Jimmy Simpson’s mole. Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? What happened to Elsie and Stubbs? Will Samurai World be the setting of Season 2? Can we see inspiration in THE LOST WORLD or PLANET OF THE APES for the next season of WESTWORLD? Maeve (Thandie Newton) has a plan! LINKS Jimmi Si...
2016-12-05
58 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 10, Season 1 – THE BICAMERAL MIND – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade finally find the centre of the maze in THE BICAMERAL MIND, Episode 10 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does Dr Ford’s plan make sense? The feeling of satisfaction, and letdown, when predictions come true. Jimmy Simpson’s mole. Is Charlotte actually Arnold’s son, Charlie? What happened to Elsie and Stubbs? Will Samurai World be the setting of Season 2? Can we see inspiration in THE LOST WORLD or PLANET OF THE APES for the next season of WESTWORLD? Maeve (Thandie Newton) has a plan! LINKS
2016-12-05
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 9, Season 1 – THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade reach a new level of consciousness as they assess THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, Episode 9 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How much inspiration did Dr Ford take from Arnold when he created his new colleague? The connection between WESTWORLD and Talulah Riley, Elon Musk’s ex-wife. Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Or is Teddy? Is Felix a Host? HBO’s potential spin-off series, #MaeveInTheCity Delores (Evan Rachel Wood) makes a BIG discovery LINKS Talulah Riley on IMDb Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Is Felix a Host? iTUNES REVIEWS Leave...
2016-11-29
1h 00
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 9, Season 1 – THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade reach a new level of consciousness as they assess THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, Episode 9 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How much inspiration did Dr Ford take from Arnold when he created his new colleague? The connection between WESTWORLD and Talulah Riley, Elon Musk’s ex-wife. Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Or is Teddy? Is Felix a Host? HBO’s potential spin-off series, #MaeveInTheCity Delores (Evan Rachel Wood) makes a BIG discovery LINKS Talulah Riley on IMDb Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Is Felix a Host? iTUNES...
2016-11-29
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 9, Season 1 – THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade reach a new level of consciousness as they assess THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, Episode 9 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How much inspiration did Dr Ford take from Arnold when he created his new colleague? The connection between WESTWORLD and Talulah Riley, Elon Musk’s ex-wife. Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Or is Teddy? Is Felix a Host? HBO’s potential spin-off series, #MaeveInTheCity Delores (Evan Rachel Wood) makes a BIG discovery LINKS Talulah Riley on IMDb Is Dolores actually Wyatt? Is Felix a Host? iTUNES...
2016-11-29
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 8, Season 1 – TRACE DECAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade move forward with clear eyes as they recap TRACE DECAY, Episode 8 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How did Maeve become ‘The Host Whisperer’? Felix and Sylvester would be at home in the film, DUMB AND DUMBER. How Lili Simons, the ‘new’ Clementine, is the host reincarnation of Erika Christensen… who in turn has been harvested from Julia Stiles. The return of the Woman in The White Dress. What do the clothes of William and The Man in Black have in common? Maeve (Thandie Newton), The Host Whisper...
2016-11-22
58 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 8, Season 1 – TRACE DECAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade move forward with clear eyes as they recap TRACE DECAY, Episode 8 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How did Maeve become ‘The Host Whisperer’? Felix and Sylvester would be at home in the film, DUMB AND DUMBER. How Lili Simons, the ‘new’ Clementine, is the host reincarnation of Erika Christensen… who in turn has been harvested from Julia Stiles. The return of the Woman in The White Dress. What do the clothes of William and The Man in Black have in common? Maeve (Thandie Newton), The Host Whisper...
2016-11-22
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 8, Season 1 – TRACE DECAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade move forward with clear eyes as they recap TRACE DECAY, Episode 8 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: How did Maeve become ‘The Host Whisperer’? Felix and Sylvester would be at home in the film, DUMB AND DUMBER. How Lili Simons, the ‘new’ Clementine, is the host reincarnation of Erika Christensen… who in turn has been harvested from Julia Stiles. The return of the Woman in The White Dress. What do the clothes of William and The Man in Black have in common? Maeve (Thandie Newton), The Host Whisper...
2016-11-22
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 7, Season 1 – TROMPE L’OEIL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade assess how their fan theories hold up to the huge revelations that unfolded in TROMPE L’OEIL, Episode 7 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2. Where have been right, and wrong, with our predictions? Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God. How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD. WESTWORLD logo changes. How the motivations of William and The Man in Black look more similar than ever. Who is in the photo with Dr Ford? Bern...
2016-11-14
54 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 7, Season 1 – TROMPE L’OEIL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade assess how their fan theories hold up to the huge revelations that unfolded in TROMPE L’OEIL, Episode 7 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2. Where have been right, and wrong, with our predictions? Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God. How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD. WESTWORLD logo changes. How the motivations of William and The Man in Black look more similar than ever. Who is in the photo with Dr Ford? Bern...
2016-11-14
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 7, Season 1 – TROMPE L’OEIL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade assess how their fan theories hold up to the huge revelations that unfolded in TROMPE L’OEIL, Episode 7 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The legacy of bad acting in BASIC INSTINCT 2. Where have been right, and wrong, with our predictions? Dr Ford as the Old Testament God vs Arnold as the New Testament God. How Anthony Hopkins elevates WESTWORLD. WESTWORLD logo changes. How the motivations of William and The Man in Black look more similar than ever. Who is in the photo with Dr Ford? Bern...
2016-11-14
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 6, Season 1 – THE ADVERSARY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade campaign for the Maeve Fan Club and dissect THE ADVERSARY, Episode 6 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: A new YouTube video lends more weight to the theory that we’re watching different timelines. What type of maze are we talking about? Literal, figurative or both? Why the performance of Thandie Newton and the arc of her character, Maeve, deserves its own hashtag. Another theory about the real identity and motivations of Bernard. Could Arnold have been living by himself in the park all this time? WESTWORLD has...
2016-11-07
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 6, Season 1 – THE ADVERSARY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade campaign for the Maeve Fan Club and dissect THE ADVERSARY, Episode 6 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: A new YouTube video lends more weight to the theory that we’re watching different timelines. What type of maze are we talking about? Literal, figurative or both? Why the performance of Thandie Newton and the arc of her character, Maeve, deserves its own hashtag. Another theory about the real identity and motivations of Bernard. Could Arnold have been living by himself in the park all this time? WESTWORLD has...
2016-11-07
49 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 6, Season 1 – THE ADVERSARY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade campaign for the Maeve Fan Club and dissect THE ADVERSARY, Episode 6 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: A new YouTube video lends more weight to the theory that we’re watching different timelines. What type of maze are we talking about? Literal, figurative or both? Why the performance of Thandie Newton and the arc of her character, Maeve, deserves its own hashtag. Another theory about the real identity and motivations of Bernard. Could Arnold have been living by himself in the park all this time? WESTWORLD has...
2016-11-07
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 5, Season 1 – CONTRAPASSO – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade go for a deep dive into CONTRAPASSO, Episode 5 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The two-timeline theory The link between William and The Man in Black… again! What questions are being asked in WESTWORLD that relates to our real life in the present day? The alternative characters played by Arnold The evolution of Delores from ‘damsel in distress’ to gunslinger What WESTWORLD and WALLE have in common Gunslinger Delores (Rachel Evan Wood) LINKS Westworld Theory: The Man In Black’s True Motivations and Backstory Jimmi Simp...
2016-11-01
00 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 5, Season 1 – CONTRAPASSO – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade go for a deep dive into CONTRAPASSO, Episode 5 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The two-timeline theory The link between William and The Man in Black… again! What questions are being asked in WESTWORLD that relates to our real life in the present day? The alternative characters played by Arnold The evolution of Delores from ‘damsel in distress’ to gunslinger What WESTWORLD and WALLE have in common Gunslinger Delores (Rachel Evan Wood) LINKS Westworld Theory: The Man In Black’s True Motivations and Backstory Jimmi Simp...
2016-11-01
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 5, Season 1 – CONTRAPASSO – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade go for a deep dive into CONTRAPASSO, Episode 5 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: The two-timeline theory The link between William and The Man in Black… again! What questions are being asked in WESTWORLD that relates to our real life in the present day? The alternative characters played by Arnold The evolution of Delores from ‘damsel in distress’ to gunslinger What WESTWORLD and WALLE have in common Gunslinger Delores (Rachel Evan Wood) LINKS Westworld Theory: The Man In Black’s True Motivations and Backstory Jimmi Simpson Weighs In...
2016-11-01
53 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 4, Season 1 – DISSONANCE THEORY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade suffer a memory glitch when they recap DISSONANCE THEORY, Episode 4 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does speculation ruin the viewing experience? The perils of Westworld Performance Anxiety. Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? Why we like Maeve. The Man in the Black (Ed Harris) LINKS Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? We...
2016-10-24
00 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 4, Season 1 – DISSONANCE THEORY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade suffer a memory glitch when they recap DISSONANCE THEORY, Episode 4 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does speculation ruin the viewing experience? The perils of Westworld Performance Anxiety. Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? Why we like Maeve. The Man in the Black (Ed Harris) LINKS Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? We...
2016-10-24
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 4, Season 1 – DISSONANCE THEORY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade suffer a memory glitch when they recap DISSONANCE THEORY, Episode 4 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: Does speculation ruin the viewing experience? The perils of Westworld Performance Anxiety. Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? Why we like Maeve. The Man in the Black (Ed Harris) LINKS Are we any closer to knowing who Arnold is/was? What is the maze that The Man in Black is searching for? Westworld HBO TV...
2016-10-24
51 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 3, Season 1 – THE STRAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade tumble down a rabbit hole of fan theories as they decode THE STRAY, Episode 3 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – What Kenny from SOUTH PARK and Teddy have in common. Let’s call it WEST PARK. Or SOUTH WORLD. – Where is WESTWORLD based? – Our latest predictions about the upcoming journey, and true identity, of William, Delores and The Man in Black. – What happened to Dr Ford’s friend? – What do the actions of ‘the stray’ signify? Teddy (James Marsden) and Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood)
2016-10-17
00 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 3, Season 1 – THE STRAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade tumble down a rabbit hole of fan theories as they decode THE STRAY, Episode 3 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – What Kenny from SOUTH PARK and Teddy have in common. Let’s call it WEST PARK. Or SOUTH WORLD. – Where is WESTWORLD based? – Our latest predictions about the upcoming journey, and true identity, of William, Delores and The Man in Black. – What happened to Dr Ford’s friend? – What do the actions of ‘the stray’ signify? Teddy (James Marsden) and Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood)
2016-10-17
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 3, Season 1 – THE STRAY – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade tumble down a rabbit hole of fan theories as they decode THE STRAY, Episode 3 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – What Kenny from SOUTH PARK and Teddy have in common. Let’s call it WEST PARK. Or SOUTH WORLD. – Where is WESTWORLD based? – Our latest predictions about the upcoming journey, and true identity, of William, Delores and The Man in Black. – What happened to Dr Ford’s friend? – What do the actions of ‘the stray’ signify? Teddy (James Marsden) and Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) LI...
2016-10-17
54 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 2, Season 1 – CHESTNUT – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade wake up in a cold sweat after watching CHESTNUT, Episode 2 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we discuss: – WESTWORLD would be an awesome location for a Bucks Night! – Is The Man in Black a human or android? – Is The Man in Black related to Dr Ford? – How Dr Ford and The Man in Black may echo the founders of Apple, Steve Jobs and Steve ’Woz’ Wozniak? – What do we think about a fan theory that Westworld is set on another planet? – Which of the humans might be an...
2016-10-11
00 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 2, Season 1 – CHESTNUT – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade wake up in a cold sweat after watching CHESTNUT, Episode 2 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we discuss: – WESTWORLD would be an awesome location for a Bucks Night! – Is The Man in Black a human or android? – Is The Man in Black related to Dr Ford? – How Dr Ford and The Man in Black may echo the founders of Apple, Steve Jobs and Steve ’Woz’ Wozniak? – What do we think about a fan theory that Westworld is set on another planet? – Which of the humans might be an...
2016-10-11
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 2, Season 1 – CHESTNUT – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade wake up in a cold sweat after watching CHESTNUT, Episode 2 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we discuss: – WESTWORLD would be an awesome location for a Bucks Night! – Is The Man in Black a human or android? – Is The Man in Black related to Dr Ford? – How Dr Ford and The Man in Black may echo the founders of Apple, Steve Jobs and Steve ’Woz’ Wozniak? – What do we think about a fan theory that Westworld is set on another planet? – Which of the humans might be an...
2016-10-11
51 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 1, Season 1 – THE ORIGINAL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade load up their six shooters and ride into town to watch THE ORIGINAL, Episode 1 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – How good was the original 1973 film version? – Was James Cameron inspired by the film when he created THE TERMINATOR? – Why JURASSIC PARK is basically ‘WESTWORLD with dinosaurs’. – Why THE TRUMAN SHOW is basically ‘WESTWORLD withOUT dinosaurs’. – Are androids a cheeky excuse to depict lots of nudity? – Have the androids been programmed to be racist? – Who the hell is Ed Harris’ character? – The cha...
2016-10-05
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Ep 1, Season 1 – THE ORIGINAL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade load up their six shooters and ride into town to watch THE ORIGINAL, Episode 1 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – How good was the original 1973 film version? – Was James Cameron inspired by the film when he created THE TERMINATOR? – Why JURASSIC PARK is basically ‘WESTWORLD with dinosaurs’. – Why THE TRUMAN SHOW is basically ‘WESTWORLD withOUT dinosaurs’. – Are androids a cheeky excuse to depict lots of nudity? – Have the androids been programmed to be racist? – Who the hell is Ed Harris’ character? – The cha...
2016-10-05
54 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Ep 1, Season 1 – THE ORIGINAL – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Ben and Wade load up their six shooters and ride into town to watch THE ORIGINAL, Episode 1 of Season 1 in HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD. In particular, we chat about: – How good was the original 1973 film version? – Was James Cameron inspired by the film when he created THE TERMINATOR? – Why JURASSIC PARK is basically ‘WESTWORLD with dinosaurs’. – Why THE TRUMAN SHOW is basically ‘WESTWORLD withOUT dinosaurs’. – Are androids a cheeky excuse to depict lots of nudity? – Have the androids been programmed to be racist? – Who the hell is Ed Harris’ character? – The cha...
2016-10-05
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Season 1 Preview – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Saddle up! Ben and Wade are big fans of Science Fiction and Westerns. So HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD, was engineered for our viewing pleasure! In this debut podcast episode we discuss the trailers, marketing and hype leading up to the series premiere. Plus a few predictions for what’s ahead in Season 1. Our podcast album artwork LINKS Westworld Season 1 teaser trailer Westworld Season 1 trailer – Mature version Westworld 1973 film trailer Westwo...
2016-10-04
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
Season 1 Preview – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Saddle up! Ben and Wade are big fans of Science Fiction and Westerns. So HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD, was engineered for our viewing pleasure! In this debut podcast episode we discuss the trailers, marketing and hype leading up to the series premiere. Plus a few predictions for what’s ahead in Season 1. Our podcast album artwork LINKS Westworld Season 1 teaser trailer Westworld Season 1 trailer – Mature version Westworld 1973 film trailer Westworld HBO TV series on IMDb Westworld film (1973) on IMDb iTUNES REVIEWS Leave us a Rating and Review in iTunes!http://www.benphelps.com/iTunesWestworldReview It won...
2016-10-04
17 min
Westworld with Ben and Wade – ben phelps
Season 1 Preview – Westworld with Ben and Wade
Saddle up! Ben and Wade are big fans of Science Fiction and Westerns. So HBO’s TV series, WESTWORLD, was engineered for our viewing pleasure! In this debut podcast episode we discuss the trailers, marketing and hype leading up to the series premiere. Plus a few predictions for what’s ahead in Season 1. Our podcast album artwork LINKS Westworld Season 1 teaser trailer Westworld Season 1 trailer – Mature version Westworld 1973 film trailer Westwo...
2016-10-04
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
12 – The Legend of Ben Hall with Director Matthew Holmes
Director Matthew Holmes Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Holmes joins me in Episode 12 to discuss his feature film, THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL. It’s a microbudget biography about an Australian anti-hero who’s as mythical as American outlaw, Jesse James. Working within the Western genre, Matthew’s film promises to be a unique portrayal of an infamous bushranger. In particular, we chat about: Making a start in animation instead of film school. How to define ‘breaking into’ the film industry. Making sacrifices to become a filmmaker. The mythology of bushrangers, the Australian version of American outlaw cowboys. T...
2016-03-10
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
12 – The Legend of Ben Hall with Director Matthew Holmes
Director Matthew Holmes Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Holmes joins me in Episode 12 to discuss his feature film, THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL. It’s a microbudget biography about an Australian anti-hero who’s as mythical as American outlaw, Jesse James. Working within the Western genre, Matthew’s film promises to be a unique portrayal of an infamous bushranger. In particular, we chat about: Making a start in animation instead of film school. How to define ‘breaking into’ the film industry. Making sacrifices to become a filmmaker. The mythology of bushrangers, the Australian version of American outlaw cowboys. T...
2016-03-10
00 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
12 – The Legend of Ben Hall with Director Matthew Holmes
Director Matthew Holmes Writer/Director/Producer Matthew Holmes joins me in Episode 12 to discuss his feature film, THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL. It’s a microbudget biography about an Australian anti-hero who’s as mythical as American outlaw, Jesse James. Working within the Western genre, Matthew’s film promises to be a unique portrayal of an infamous bushranger. In particular, we chat about: Making a start in animation instead of film school. How to define ‘breaking into’ the film industry. Making sacrifices to become a filmmaker. The mythology of bushrangers, the Australian version of American outlaw cowboys. T...
2016-03-10
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
11 – Zombies of Wyrmwood with Kiah Roache-Turner
Screenwriter/Director, Kiah Roache-Turner, joins me in Episode 11 to discuss his debut feature film, WYRMWOOD: ROAD OF THE DEAD. It’s a zombie movie with a difference. Think MAD MAX meets DAWN OF THE DEAD! In particular, we chat about: * Learning how to be a filmmaker while shooting swimwear commercials for aussieBum * Finding a loyal crew in the workplace instead of at film school * The influences of MAD MAX on WYRMWOOD * The inspiration of Peter Jackson, James Cameron and the directors of the 1970s * Rewriting during a multi-year shoot * Finding the humour after test screening a work-in-progress cut * Becoming a be...
2016-02-22
58 min
The Ben Phelps Show
11 – Zombies of Wyrmwood with Kiah Roache-Turner
Screenwriter/Director Kiah Roache-Turner Screenwriter/Director, Kiah Roache-Turner, joins me in Episode 11 to discuss his debut feature film, WYRMWOOD: ROAD OF THE DEAD. It’s a zombie movie with a difference. Think MAD MAX meets DAWN OF THE DEAD! In particular, we chat about: Learning how to be a filmmaker while shooting swimwear commercials for aussieBum Finding a loyal crew in the workplace instead of at film school The influences of MAD MAX on WYRMWOOD The inspiration of Peter Jackson, James Cameron and the directors of the 1970s Rewriting during a multi-year shoot Finding the humour af...
2016-02-22
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
10 – From Joey to Hollywood with Screenwriter Stuart Beattie
Screenwriter/Director Stuart Beattie Screenwriter/Director, Stuart Beattie, joins me in Episode 10 to discuss his journey from a little Australian film, JOEY, to big Hollywood movies like PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and COLLATERAL, then back on home soil with AUSTRALIA, TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN and I, FRANKENSTEIN. Stuart grew up in Australia and studied at Charles Stuart University, from where he did a college exchange to Oregon State University, USA. He then moved to Los Angeles in 1992, supporting himself by day at Taco Bell as he studied screenwriting by night at UCLA Extension. After he won UC...
2016-01-21
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
10 – From Joey to Hollywood with Screenwriter Stuart Beattie
Screenwriter/Director, Stuart Beattie, joins me in Episode 10 to discuss his journey from a little Australian film, JOEY, to big Hollywood movies like PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and COLLATERAL, then back on home soil with AUSTRALIA, TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN and I, FRANKENSTEIN. Stuart grew up in Australia and studied at Charles Stuart University, from where he did a college exchange to Oregon State University, USA. He then moved to Los Angeles in 1992, supporting himself by day at Taco Bell as he studied screenwriting by night at UCLA Extension. After he won UCLA's Diane Thomas Screenwriting Award, Beattie signed wi...
2016-01-21
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
7 – From Tropfest to Los Angeles with Duane Fogwell: Part 1
Duane Fogwell joins me for Part 1 of a discussion about making the step from Tropfest to Los Angeles. Duane is an award-winning film and television Director/Editor who grew up in Canberra. After being short-listed for ABC TV’s RACE AROUND THE WORLD at the age of 18, Duane discovered his love of all things film. Duane completed a Bachelor of Arts from the ANU majoring in English Literature and Film Studies and was later accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts. His graduation film, THE BEST MAN, won Best Script and Best Editing. Duane has been editing since childhood an...
2015-11-18
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
7 – From Tropfest to Los Angeles with Duane Fogwell: Part 1
Director/Editor Duane Fogwell Duane Fogwell joins me for Part 1 of a discussion about making the step from Tropfest to Los Angeles. Duane is an award-winning film and television Director/Editor who grew up in Canberra. After being short-listed for ABC TV’s RACE AROUND THE WORLD at the age of 18, Duane discovered his love of all things film. Duane completed a Bachelor of Arts from the ANU majoring in English Literature and Film Studies and was later accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts. His graduation film, THE BEST MAN, won Best Script and Best Editing. Duane ha...
2015-11-18
00 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
7 – From Tropfest to Los Angeles with Duane Fogwell: Part 1
Director/Editor Duane Fogwell Duane Fogwell joins me for Part 1 of a discussion about making the step from Tropfest to Los Angeles. Duane is an award-winning film and television Director/Editor who grew up in Canberra. After being short-listed for ABC TV’s RACE AROUND THE WORLD at the age of 18, Duane discovered his love of all things film. Duane completed a Bachelor of Arts from the ANU majoring in English Literature and Film Studies and was later accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts. His graduation film, THE BEST MAN, won Best Script and Best Editing. Duane ha...
2015-11-18
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
7 – From Tropfest to Los Angeles with Duane Fogwell: Part 1
Director/Editor Duane Fogwell Duane Fogwell joins me for Part 1 of a discussion about making the step from Tropfest to Los Angeles. Duane is an award-winning film and television Director/Editor who grew up in Canberra. After being short-listed for ABC TV’s RACE AROUND THE WORLD at the age of 18, Duane discovered his love of all things film. Duane completed a Bachelor of Arts from the ANU majoring in English Literature and Film Studies and was later accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts. His graduation film, THE BEST MAN, won Best Script and Best Editing. Duane ha...
2015-11-18
00 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
6 – Crushed with Director Megan Riakos
Writer/Director Megan Riakos joins me in Episode 6 to discuss her debut feature film, Crushed. In particular, we chat about: The importance of calling yourself a ‘director’ and living as one. The value of film school. Dealing with rejection. Writing within the thriller genre. The inspiration behind Crushed. Writing habits and dealing with writer’s block. Working as both a director and a producer. The pros and cons of screening a rough cut. Finding your tribe of collaborators. Finding your audience. The value of ‘event cinema’ to distribute an indie film. LINKS Crushed on IMDB Crushed website Crus...
2015-11-11
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
6 – Crushed with Director Megan Riakos
Writer/Director Megan Riakos joins me in Episode 6 to discuss her debut feature film, Crushed. In particular, we chat about: The importance of calling yourself a ‘director’ and living as one. The value of film school. Dealing with rejection. Writing within the thriller genre. The inspiration behind Crushed. Writing habits and dealing with writer’s block. Working as both a director and a producer. The pros and cons of screening a rough cut. Finding your tribe of collaborators. Finding your audience. The value of ‘event cinema’ to distribute an indie film. LINKS Crushed on IMDB Crushed website Crus...
2015-11-11
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
6 – Crushed with Director Megan Riakos
Writer/Director Megan Riakos joins me in Episode 6 to discuss her debut feature film, Crushed. In particular, we chat about: The importance of calling yourself a ‘director’ and living as one. The value of film school. Dealing with rejection. Writing within the thriller genre. The inspiration behind Crushed. Writing habits and dealing with writer’s block. Working as both a director and a producer. The pros and cons of screening a rough cut. Finding your tribe of collaborators. Finding your audience. The value of ‘event cinema’ to distribute an indie film. LINKS Crushed on IMDB Crushed website Crushed on Facebook ...
2015-11-11
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
6 – Crushed with Director Megan Riakos
Writer/Director Megan Riakos joins me in Episode 6 to discuss her debut feature film, Crushed. In particular, we chat about: * The importance of calling yourself a ‘director’ and living as one. * The value of film school. * Dealing with rejection. * Writing within the thriller genre. * The inspiration behind Crushed. * Writing habits and dealing with writer’s block. * Working as both a director and a producer. * The pros and cons of screening a rough cut. * Finding your tribe of collaborators. * Finding your audience. * The value of ‘event cinema’ to distribute an indie film. LINKS * Crushed on IMDB * Crushed website * Crushed on Facebook * Crushed on T...
2015-11-11
1h 21
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
5 – Budget Busting with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady joins me in Episode 5 to begin an ongoing conversation about budgeting and financing an independent film in today’s climate. In particular, we chat about: No Budget vs Microbudget vs Low Budget. Terms are relative. What type of budget do those terms refer to? An independent film financed by Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures, made outside the studio system such as EX MACHINA which cost $15M, will often be referred to as ‘low budget’. What’s our definition? What will be the budget of our film, CONTROL ROOM? Deferrals vs Reinvestment. What do those term...
2015-11-04
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
5 – Budget Busting with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady joins me in Episode 5 to begin an ongoing conversation about budgeting and financing an independent film in today’s climate. In particular, we chat about: No Budget vs Microbudget vs Low Budget. Terms are relative. What type of budget do those terms refer to? An independent film financed by Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures, made outside the studio system such as EX MACHINA which cost $15M, will often be referred to as ‘low budget’. What’s our definition? What will be the budget of our film, CONTROL ROOM? Deferrals vs Reinvestment. What do those term...
2015-11-04
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
5 – Budget Busting with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady joins me in Episode 5 to begin an ongoing conversation about budgeting and financing an independent film in today's climate. In particular, we chat about: * No Budget vs Microbudget vs Low Budget. Terms are relative. What type of budget do those terms refer to? An independent film financed by Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures, made outside the studio system such as EX MACHINA which cost $15M, will often be referred to as 'low budget'. What's our definition? What will be the budget of our film, CONTROL ROOM? * Deferrals vs Reinvestment. What do those terms refer to? Deferrals usually refer...
2015-11-04
50 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
4 – Control Room with Gabriel Dowrick
Control Room teaser poster Screenwriters Ben Phelps and Gabe Dowrick Back by popular demand! Co-screenwriter and editor, Gabriel Dowrick, joins me in Episode 4. We discuss: How we transform our ideas into screenplays. How we work as a screenwriting team. Our individual writing schedules. Why it’s difficult to craft film titles. Why our film has a new title. And what our film is about. Why we love sizzle reels (AKA clipomatics, ripomatics, teasers and pitch trailers). LINKS Sizzle...
2015-08-20
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
4 – Control Room with Gabriel Dowrick
Control Room teaser poster Screenwriters Ben Phelps and Gabe Dowrick Back by popular demand! Co-screenwriter and editor, Gabriel Dowrick, joins me in Episode 4. We discuss: How we transform our ideas into screenplays. How we work as a screenwriting team. Our individual writing schedules. Why it’s difficult to craft film titles. Why our film has a new title. And what our film is about. Why we love sizzle reels (AKA clipomatics, ripomatics, teasers and pitch trailers). LINKS Sizzle...
2015-08-20
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
4 – Control Room with Gabriel Dowrick
Control Room teaser poster Screenwriters Ben Phelps and Gabe Dowrick Back by popular demand! Co-screenwriter and editor, Gabriel Dowrick, joins me in Episode 4. We discuss: How we transform our ideas into screenplays. How we work as a screenwriting team. Our individual writing schedules. Why it’s difficult to craft film titles. Why our film has a new title. And what our film is about. Why we love sizzle reels (AKA clipomatics, ripomatics, teasers and pitch trailers). LINKS Sizzle reel for Con...
2015-08-20
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
4 – Control Room with Gabriel Dowrick
Back by popular demand! Co-screenwriter and editor, Gabriel Dowrick, joins me in Episode 4. We discuss: * How we transform our ideas into screenplays. * How we work as a screenwriting team. * Our individual writing schedules. * Why it’s difficult to craft film titles. * Why our film has a new title. And what our film is about. * Why we love sizzle reels (AKA clipomatics, ripomatics, teasers and pitch trailers). LINKS * Sizzle reel for Control Room * Sizzle reel for Deadpool, Ant-Man, Power/Rangers and Dirty Laundry (ie Punisher) * Sizzle reel for Daredevil, Looper, Gemini Man and The Hunger Games iTUNES REVIEWS Leave me a Rating and R...
2015-08-20
00 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
3 – Producing with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady Big news! I’m thrilled to announce that Producer Tait Brady has joined our film. Woohoo! Tait joins me as a special guest in Episode 3 of the podcast. Tait has a diverse career in the Australian film industry including 9 years as Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival and 8 years as head of leading distribution company Palace Films. After a 5 year stint in a senior executive role at the FFC and then Screen Australia, he finally succumbed to the glamour and riches of producing and has made 2 features and 2 docs in the last 4 years, including the WW...
2015-08-12
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
3 – Producing with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady Big news! I'm thrilled to announce that Producer Tait Brady has joined our film. Woohoo! Tait joins me as a special guest in Episode 3 of the podcast. Tait has a diverse career in the Australian film industry including 9 years as Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival and 8 years as head of leading distribution company Palace Films. After a 5 year stint in a senior executive role at the FFC and then Screen Australia, he finally succumbed to the glamour and riches of producing and has made 2 features and 2 docs in the last 4 years, including the WW2/Sci-Fi...
2015-08-12
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
3 – Producing with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady Big news! I’m thrilled to announce that Producer Tait Brady has joined our film. Woohoo! Tait joins me as a special guest in Episode 3 of the podcast. Tait has a diverse career in the Australian film industry including 9 years as Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival and 8 years as head of leading distribution company Palace Films. After a 5 year stint in a senior executive role at the FFC and then Screen Australia, he finally succumbed to the glamour and riches of producing and has made 2 features and 2 docs in the last 4 years, including the WW...
2015-08-12
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
3 – Producing with Tait Brady
Producer Tait Brady Big news! I’m thrilled to announce that Producer Tait Brady has joined our film. Woohoo! Tait joins me as a special guest in Episode 3 of the podcast. Tait has a diverse career in the Australian film industry including 9 years as Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival and 8 years as head of leading distribution company Palace Films. After a 5 year stint in a senior executive role at the FFC and then Screen Australia, he finally succumbed to the glamour and riches of producing and has made 2 features and 2 docs in the last 4 years, including the WW...
2015-08-12
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
2 – Screenwriting with Gabriel Dowrick
In Episode 2 I'm joined by a special guest, Gabriel Dowrick. Gabe has been fortunate to work successfully as both a Screenwriter and Editor. His produced feature writing credits include SKIN TRADE, an American/Thai co-production starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa and Ron Perlman and TERMINUS, an ambitious Australian Sci-Fi/Drama. As an editor he's cut the TV series SOUL MATES, BLACK COMEDY and THE ELEGANT GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO KNIFE FIGHTING for ABC TV, numerous acclaimed short films that have played at the world's most prestigious film festivals, as well as hundreds of commercials and music videos. Gabe has also been...
2015-08-04
00 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
2 – Screenwriting with Gabriel Dowrick
Gabe meets action actor, Tony Jaa In Episode 2 I’m joined by a special guest, Gabriel Dowrick. Gabe has been fortunate to work successfully as both a Screenwriter and Editor. His produced feature writing credits include SKIN TRADE, an American/Thai co-production starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa and Ron Perlman and TERMINUS, an ambitious Australian Sci-Fi/Drama. As an editor he’s cut the TV series SOUL MATES, BLACK COMEDY and THE ELEGANT GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO KNIFE FIGHTING for ABC TV, numerous acclaimed short films that have played at the world’s most prestigious film festivals, as well...
2015-08-04
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
2 – Screenwriting with Gabriel Dowrick
Gabe meets action actor, Tony Jaa In Episode 2 I’m joined by a special guest, Gabriel Dowrick. Gabe has been fortunate to work successfully as both a Screenwriter and Editor. His produced feature writing credits include SKIN TRADE, an American/Thai co-production starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa and Ron Perlman and TERMINUS, an ambitious Australian Sci-Fi/Drama. As an editor he’s cut the TV series SOUL MATES, BLACK COMEDY and THE ELEGANT GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO KNIFE FIGHTING for ABC TV, numerous acclaimed short films that have played at the world’s most prestigious film festivals, as well...
2015-08-04
00 min
BREAKING IN with Ben Phelps
1 – Jump Into the Deep End
This is me, the face behind the voice. Welcome to Episode 1 of BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS, a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. We’ve launched in iTunes Podcasts (Apple), Stitcher (Android) and lots of other podcast apps. Woohoo! In this first episode you’ll discover what inspired me to jump into the deep end of the pool and make a feature film. You’ll also find out why I’m sharing this adventure on a podcast. ...
2015-08-03
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
1 – Jump Into the Deep End
This is me, the face behind the voice. Welcome to Episode 1 of BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS, a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. We’ve launched in iTunes Podcasts (Apple), Stitcher (Android) and lots of other podcast apps. Woohoo! In this first episode you’ll discover what inspired me to jump into the deep end of the pool and make a feature film. You’ll also find out why I’m sharing this adventure on a podcast. ...
2015-08-03
00 min
_The Ben Phelps Show
1 – Jump Into the Deep End
Welcome to Episode 1 of BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS, a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who's never made a feature film, makes one. In this first episode you'll discover what inspired me to jump into the deep end of the pool and make a feature film. You'll also find out why I'm sharing this adventure on a podcast. Check out the links below that I refer to in Episode 1. The renegade spirit of American independent filmmaker, Ed Burns, has been a big influence on my decision to 'just do it!' LINKS: The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith...
2015-08-03
00 min
The Ben Phelps Show
1 – Jump Into the Deep End
This is me, the face behind the voice. Welcome to Episode 1 of BREAKING IN WITH BEN PHELPS, a podcast about what happens when a filmmaker who’s never made a feature film, makes one. We’ve launched in iTunes Podcasts (Apple), Stitcher (Android) and lots of other podcast apps. Woohoo! In this first episode you’ll discover what inspired me to jump into the deep end of the pool and make a feature film. You’ll also find out why I’m sharing this adventure on a podcast. ...
2015-08-03
00 min