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Somebody's WatchingEpisode 24: Winona Ryder with Soraya RobertsI spoke with culture writer Soraya Roberts about the hyper-literate, captivating Queen of Gen X cool Winona Ryder. We spoke about Winona's incredible run from the late 80s to the late 90s, her tricky transition into more adult roles, the meta quality of her current work, and more. Show Notes:Soraya’s WebsiteSoraya’s BlueskySoraya’s article on WinonaDefectorWinona in the Criterion ClosetMojo Nixon video Dr. Katz Professional Therapist – Episode with Winona RyderTavi Gavinson intervie...
2025-12-161h 30Somebody's WatchingEpisode 23: Sitges 2025I took the opportunity during my third time at Sitges Film Festival to chat with some fine people who came to this gargantuan annual celebration of horror. You'll hear from film professor Alison Peirse and film journalist Daniela Urzola who were on Sitges juries (different juries, there are quite a few at this fest), genre filmmakers Arianne Hinz and Avalon Fast as well as film programmers Sabina Pujol and Sara Neidorf, who is also the co-director of Final Girls Berlin with me. I hope this gives you a glimpse of what being at the largest genre film...
2025-11-252h 29Somebody's WatchingEpisode 22: James Spader with Amber TThe off-kilter, libidinous, captivating actor James Spader doesn't get the attention he deserves and this episode is here to rectify that. I spoke with (new) Spader fan and horror journalist Amber T about the talented and unforgettable actor. Welcome to the fold, Amber. We spoke about Spader’s appeal, the sexuality he brings to his roles, why we think he hasn’t received a lot of critical attention, our favorite James Spader films, and more!Show Notes:Amber’s instagramAmber’s blueskyAmber T’s James Spader Letterboxd...
2025-10-291h 28Somebody's WatchingEpisode 21: Eva Aridjis Fuentes (Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus)In May, I went to a screening of a documentary called GOODBYE HORSES: THE MANY LIVES OF Q LAZZARUS about the singer of the cult song "Goodbye Horses" which is most prominently featured in Jonathan Demme's film THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. The film is a portrait of the musician behind the song, Diane Luckey, her tumultuous life, and the frustrating reality of a music industry that didn't know what to do with an unconventional Black singer. This conversation is with the director of that film, Eva Aridjis Fuentes, and we spoke about how the film came to be...
2025-09-2556 minSomebody's WatchingEpisode 20: Bad Movie Love (w/ Alison Lang & Jess Sweetman)Film programmer Alison Lang and film writer Jess Sweetman came to talk with me about something they both feel really passionate about - their love of bad movies. This episode is a look at why film lovers relish watching movies that are overlooked, mocked, and discarded. We talked about being contrarians, what makes a bad movie entertaining, their niche favorites, and more! Show Notes:Jess’ SubstackJess’ other Substack IntermissionJess’ Kevin Smith PieceMovies Men Ruined For Me InstagramAlison’s InstagramAlien...
2025-08-191h 38Somebody's WatchingEpisode 19: David Lynch ( w/ Bill Ackerman & Courtenay Stallings)It only felt right to dedicate another episode to David Lynch. In February, I put out an episode documenting a Lynch marathon that I co-organized, but that wasn't enough Lynch in my book, and so I approached two bonafide Lynch experts with the goal of having a more in-depth conversation about the filmmaker. Bill Ackerman is a film writer and the host of the fantastic Supporting Characters podcast as well as a special podcast dedicated to Blue Velvet called From the Neighborhood. He's undoubtedly one of the best film podcasters full stop end of story. Courtenay Stallings is a fil...
2025-07-222h 18Somebody's WatchingEpisode 18: Vinegar Syndrome WeekenderIn mid May, film collective Zelluloid 42 and US film label Vinegar Syndrome organized a mini festival called Vinegar Syndrome Weekender showcasing a selection of outrageous, nonsensical, incredibly entertaining B movies and celebrating celluloid film. I went there with my B movie loving friend Jess and this episode is a documentation of our time there. You'll hear our bewildered reactions to the films we saw, a Q&A with Vinegar Syndrome co-founder Joe Rubin and chief archivist Oscar Becher (apologies for the audio, recording it was a spur of the moment decision), and a short interview with Zelluloid 42 programmers Audrey...
2025-06-171h 05Somebody's WatchingEpisode 17: Madeleine Sims-Fewer & Dusty Mancinelli (VIOLATION, HONEY BUNCH)Madeleine Sims-Fewer & Dusty Mancinelli are a Toronto-based filmmaking duo who premiered their second feature HONEY BUNCH, an unconventional thriller set in a 70s medical clinic, at the Berlinale earlier this year. They're an exciting, genre-defying voice in contemporary cinema and it was great to get them on the podcast. We spoke about what it's like working as a duo, making the anti-revenge film VIOLATION, accessibility in film, and much more. Show Notes:Madeleine & Dusty’s website Slap Happy (2017)Woman in Stall (2018)Chubby (2019)Violation (2020)...
2025-05-1657 minSomebody's WatchingEpisode 16: Elaine May with Carrie Courogen (Miss May Does Not Exist)“People would leave me saying, ‘She’s a nice girl. What is this big thing about? She’s a nice girl.’ And the thing is, of course, I wasn’t a nice girl. And when they found this out, they hated me all the more.”—Elaine May, 2006Elaine May is a game-changing director, writer, and actress that not enough people know about. Thankfully, I was able to talk to a May expert, writer Carrie Courogen, who wrote an Elaine May biography called 'Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidd...
2025-03-191h 05Somebody's WatchingEpisode 15: David Lynch Twitch Marathon (with Jen & Matt)Recorded a week and a half after David Lynch's death, this episode is a mishmash of interviews with Cinema of the Dam'd programmers Jen Bronson and Matt Cornell and clips of what we showed during our 15 hour twitch marathon. We spoke about our Lynch faves, what he means to us, and where our head was at after watching so much of his work at once (it was pretty divine). Lynch's death hit hard and this won't be the last time I feature him on Somebody's Watching.Show Notes:Cinema of the Dam'd
2025-02-1252 minSomebody's WatchingEpisode 14: Caryn Coleman (The Future of Film is Female)Caryn Coleman is the founder of New York-based film initiative The Future of Film is Female which amplifies the work of women and non-binary filmmakers early in their career, offering short film grants. Caryn's initiative has been exponentially growing and I wanted to ask her how she made it all happen! We talk about how Caryn came to curating, her Future of Film is Female highlights, and the knots and bolts of indie distribution.
Show Notes:
Instagram @futureoffilmisfemale
Twitter @fofif
Future of Film is Female
Willy Wonka & the...
2024-12-101h 06Somebody's WatchingEpisode 13: Classism in Film with Tosha R. TaylorThere's a plethora of "eat the rich" films these days, films that relish in showing the wealthy suffer without, god forbid, rocking the status quo. My guest today is Tosha R. Taylor is quite skeptical of the trend. Tosha R. Taylor is a writer, former academic, and regularly publishes and presents on horror, extremity, and queerness.
We talk about the history of class in cinema, the invisibility of class issues in the majority of films, hillbilly horror, and Tosha picks some of her favorite class-conscious horror films.
Show Notes:
2024-11-201h 36Somebody's WatchingEpisode 12: Anthony Perkins with Xanthe PajarilloI spoke with fellow Anthony Perkins superfan, PhD student and podcaster Xanthe Pajarillo, all about the immensely talented and under-appreciated Anthony Perkins. Perkins was far more than Norman Bates and I wanted to delve into his interesting and eclectic career with someone who gets it. We discuss his early days as a teen idol, his career in Europe, midcentury masculinity, and chose some of our favorite Perkins performances.
Show Notes:
Xanthe Pajarillo’s instagram twitter tiktok
Xanthe Pajarillo’s Website
Xanthe’s Anthony Perkins article
...
2024-10-161h 34Somebody's WatchingEpisode 11: Coming-of-Age Movies & TV with KarolinMy friend Karolin joins me on this episode to talk about something we both really love - the coming-of-age film (and show). We spoke about why we love them, the depiction of movie high school and how they affected our own high school expectations, our list of the films and shows that mean the most to us, and a whole lot more.
Apologies for my freshly post-Covid voice in this and the technical glitches!
Show Notes:
Karolin’s website
Karolin’s instagram
Rebel Without A Cause (1955)
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The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 703: Naked (1993)We continue Art House August with a look at Mike Leigh’s Naked (1993). The film features amateur philosopher and full-time gadfly Johnny, played brilliantly by David Thewlis. We follow Johnny as he flees to London from Manchester after raping a woman and stealing a car. We also follow Jeremy (Greg Crutwell), an unrepentant bastard and interesting counterpoint to Johnny.Elinor Lewy (Somebody's Watching podcast) and Nick Kujawa join Mike to discuss the film and Johnny's "dark night of the soul".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
2024-08-281h 27Somebody's WatchingEpisode 10: Grimy New York Movies with Samm Deighan
Today’s episode is all about grimy New York movies from the mid-20th century. So much was going on in that small stretch of the city and movies made in that time and place show it off so well. My guest is film historian and writer Samm Deighan, an expert on cult cinema and one of those people who really seem to have watched it all! You’ll hear about Times Square history, psychotronic cinema, and
Samm’s list of films that best depict this iconic era.
Show Notes:
Samm Deighan’s Instag...
2024-05-281h 08Somebody's WatchingEpisode 9: Gynaehorror with Dr. Erin HarringtonIn 2018, film scholar Dr. Erin Harrington wrote a vital book titled "Women, Monstrosity, and Horror Film: Gynaehorror" about the depictions of virginity, menstruation, pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause in horror. In this episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with Erin Harrington about her book, the limits of psychoanalysis in horror, why horror is fertile ground for speaking about women’s experiences, and much more.
I’d like to think this conversation won’t just interest the
horror fans among you, I hope I'm right!
Show Notes:
Women, Monstrosity, and Horror Film: Gynaeh...
2024-04-021h 17Somebody's WatchingFrom The Bend: Lizzie Borden (Born in Flames, Working Girls)This is an episode that was released on my other podcast, The Bend. I talked with Lizzie Borden, director of BORN IN FLAMES and WORKING GIRLS, during the height of the pandemic. It was an honor to have a chance to talk with her about her craft.
We talked about her films, of course, as well as what it was like to
work with Harvey Weinstein, the #metoo movement, and quite a lot more.
The book about sex work that Lizzie Borden mentions in the episode is now out, you can find it here
2024-02-1559 minSomebody's WatchingEpisode 8: Millie De Chirico (I Saw What You Did Podcast)Programmer, writer, and podcaster extraodinaire Millie De Chirico co-hosts I Saw What You Did - one of the best, most entertaining film podcasts around. Millie also worked at the classic movie channel TCM for almost 20 years and so I had the chance to talk to her about film programming, her book
"TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema," and, of course, her podcast!
Show Notes:
Millie‘s podcast: I Saw What You Did
Millies‘ substack: Professional Sweetheart
Millie‘s book...
2024-01-151h 12Somebody's WatchingEpisode 7: Sitges Festival 2023Back in October I went to Sitges Festival in Spain for the first time. Sitges is one of the largest horror festivals in the world and I got to watch a slew of fantastic films and meet some excellent people from the film horror world. Overall, it was an incredibly positive experience and I hope that comes through here. Enjoy this somewhat disjointed episode!
Thank you to everyone who chatted with me at the fest! If you want to follow my guests, you can find their info is in the show notes!
2023-12-112h 10Somebody's WatchingEpisode 6: The Adams Family (Hellbender, Where the Devil Roams)I talked to the Adams Family right before the world premiere of their latest film Where the Devil Roams back in July. I've been a fan of The Adams Family, who make films as a family, for some years now, and it was a delight to have them on the podcast! In our chat, we talked about how they started making films, the overarching themes in their work, and, of course, their new film Where the Devil Roams.
Show Notes:
Toby Poser IMDb
John Adams IMDb
Hellbender – Tiny Litt...
2023-11-131h 17Somebody's WatchingEpisode 5: The Feel-Bad Film with Prof. Nikolaj LübeckerMy guest this episode is Professor Nikolaj Lübecker, a French and film studies professor at Oxford who wrote the book The
Feel-Bad Film. In this conversation, we talk about the different types of feel-bad films, catharsis, the ethical value of these films, and a lot more.
Show Notes:
Nikolaj Lübecker’s book The Feel-Bad Film
What is Literature? – Jean-Paul Sartre
Chroniques Du Temps Sensible – Julia Kristeva (for French speakers)
Films Mentioned:
Funny Games
Dogville
Elephant
I...
2023-10-051h 00Somebody's WatchingEpisode 4: Cannibalism in Film with Dr. Kate RobertsonI spoke with film scholar Dr. Kate Robertson about cannibalism in cinema! We talk a bit about the history of cannibalism in film, why cannibalism is considered a taboo, depictions of female cannibalism, and more!
Kate is going to publish a book about female cannibalism soon, follow her on social media to receive updates!
Show Notes:
Kate Robertson‘s website: https://katerobertson.me/
instagram: @kate_in_bk
twitter: @final_fatale
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/03/why-female-cannibals-frighten-and-fascinate/519276/
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2023-09-061h 00Somebody's WatchingEpisode 3: Top 3 Horror Films of the Decade (Part 2 2000s & 2010s) w/ Jess & SaraThis is part two of the top 3 horror films of the decade project, this time we talk about our favorite horror from the 2000s & 2010s. After we finished our lists, we discussed our favorite decades and certain common themes that popped up for us. Thanks to my guests Sara Neidorf & Jess Sweetman for joining me this episode!
Show Notes:
Top 3 Horror Films Letterboxd List
Film Links:
The Eyes Of My Mother
Bubba Ho-Tep
Sara‘s Instagram @saraneidorf
Jess‘ Instagram @jesssweetman
2023-08-091h 30Somebody's WatchingEpisode 2: Top 3 Horror Films of the Decade (Part 1 1960s-1990s) w/ Jess & SaraI sat down with my horror pals Sara Neidorf & Jess Sweetman to discuss our top 3 horror films of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Predictably, this turned into quite the whopper of an episode! Stay tuned for Part 2 where we talk about our favorites from the 2000s and 2010s.
Show Notes:
Top 3 Horror Films Letterboxd List
Film Links:
Cremator
The Laughing Woman
Peeping Tom
Martin
The Haunting of Julia
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Henry...
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The Bend PodcastEpisode 34: SandraI spoke with my friend Sandra Reichert about her debut novel "Der Himmel Muss Warten," what led her to publishing her book, the tricky media landscape for new writers, making the decision to pursue her dream, and more! Hope you enjoy!You can purchase Sandra's novel here (in German): https://www.muerysalzmann.com/neuerscheinungen/der-himmel-muss-wartenSandra's website
2023-06-2600 minSomebody's WatchingFrom The Bend: Male Nudity in Cinema / Dr. Alexandra Heller-Nicholas & Prof. Peter LehmanThis episode is from my other podcast The Bend but it's really what Somebody's Watching is about! Thanks again to horror specialist Dr. Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and film professor Professor Peter Lehman for their time, it was an honor to be able to chat with them. Enjoy!
A Selection of Peter Lehman’s Work:
Running Scared: Masculinity and the Representation of the Male Body
Masculinity: Bodies, Movies, Culture
Pornography: Film and Culture
Peter Lehman’s Arizona State University Profile
A Selection of Alexandra Heller-Nicholas’ Work:
Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study
1000 Women In Horror, 1895-2018
The Giallo Canvas: Art, Excess and Horror...
2023-04-281h 14Somebody's WatchingEpisode 1: Adam Driver & Keanu ReevesWelcome to the very first episode of Somebody‘s Watching! Today you‘ll be hearing my good friend Karolin and I talk about what
makes Keanu Reeves and Adam Driver such great celebrity crushes. We discuss what makes having a celebrity crush so appealing and the careers and personas of Keanu Reeves and Adam Driver.
In future Somebody‘s Watching episodes, there‘ll be light-hearted fare just like this but also discussions with film scholars about dark subject matters, strange film lists, and interviews with filmmakers.
Show Notes:
Keanu Reeves Thirst A...
2023-04-121h 30
The Bend PodcastEpisode 33: HarleyHarley is a curator, researcher, and the kind of person who could make any topic interesting. We settled on talking about the ups and downs of friendship. Harley is a New Yorker and she came to Berlin with her best friend from college, but things started changing between them after the big move. We talk about adolescent anger, what we need from our friendships, and becoming more settled than you ever thought you‘d be. This was my first in-person chat in a while and it was a windy day, so some of the audio might sound off at ti...
2022-10-1400 min
The Bend PodcastMale Nudity in CinemaAnd now for something completely different. I sat down with film professor Prof. Peter Lehman and horror scholar Dr. Alexandra Heller-Nicholas to discuss male nudity in cinema. We discuss our connections with the topic, the phallus vs the penis, rape revenge, the pitfalls of “respectable cinema,” the prosthetic penis and a lot more. I’m so glad and grateful that I had a chance to talk to these bona fide experts about a topic that I have been wondering about for a very long time. I hope you take something away from this unusual film exploration.
Illustration by Kar...
2022-08-0900 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 31: FreyiaJune 20 2022Freyia is a trainee wellness practitioner, podcaster and aspiring lingerie designer who reached out to me on social media. Freyia experienced a psychotic break a few years ago and we talk about what that was like for her as well as what changed in her life afterwards and what didn‘t. I want to thank Freyia for giving her first-person account and being so open with me, a stranger. My side of the chat sounds a bit off at times, apologies in advance!
2022-06-2000 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 30: GraceMarch 25 2022Grace, a student of psychology is interested in decision-making and therefore pretty perfect for the podcast. Grace, previous podcast guest Jess and I have been virtually movie watching for a year now, but this was the first non-movie related conversation Grace and I ever had. We talk about overthinking, some decision rules of thumb, inexplicable decision moves, and more. I was trying to go for a bit of a Hidden Brain vibe in this one. Hope you enjoy and take something away from this one! Decision-making professor Grace mentions @lacepadilla
Grace in...
2022-03-2500 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 29: DyanJun 30 2021During the pandemic I joined a book club with some great, admirable women. One of these women is Dyan, my guest this episode. Dyan is a multi-instrumentalist and singer currently working on her first solo album after almost two decades of working in bands. We talk about what led to her producing a solo album, what rising in the indie ranks with bands The Blood Arm and Mexican Radio was like, the catharsis that can come from music, and more. Dyan’s debut single “Fade Away” is coming out this fall and her debut album “Stand” will be re...
2021-06-3000 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 28: Robby HoffmanApr 4 2021The Bend is back with a light and hopefully fun episode! I chatted with Robby Hoffman, a Canadian stand-up comedian. I first saw Robby on The Chris Gethard Show where she was working as a writer. A year or so later, I found her comedy/advice show Dykevice on YouTube. Robby’s brand of comedy is really refreshing because she is clearly being herself the whole time, which is unfortunately rare to see! Robby actually started off as an accountant and made a very big career pivot going into comedy. We talk about her transition from ac...
2021-04-0500 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 27: Tony (The Up Series)Dec 5 2020One film project that has had a huge impact on me is the Up Series. The Up Series is an ongoing British series of documentary films that began in 1964 and followed 14 children from different socio-economic backgrounds in England. Every 7 years director Michael Apted meets up with the kids, who are now 64 years old, and talks about what has happened in their careers, mindsets, families and so on. The project packs an emotional wallop, and the longer it continues, the more compellingly humanist it becomes. The latest episode, 63Up, came out in 2019. I started to watch the...
2020-12-0500 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 26: SophiaOct 9 2020Sophia is is the owner of the charming English-language bookstore Another Country in Kreuzberg and is quite a known entity in some Berlin circles because of it. She spent most of her life in England and moved to Berlin more than two decades ago. Trans coming out stories are very diverse, of course, and Sophia‘s experience is no exception. What started off as one of the effects of a health issue went on to change her life and led to her transition. Sophia was diagnosed with liver cancer a year ago and we discuss that as...
2020-10-0900 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 25: Lizzie BordenAug 3 2020Lizzie Borden is the director of the influential sci-fi/agitprop cult film BORN IN FLAMES (1983) and Sundance award winner WORKING GIRLS (1986). We showed BORN IN FLAMES as part of Final Girls Berlin Film Festival’s special sci-fi event in 2019 and I decided to reach out to Lizzie Borden during these Corona times and ask if I could interview her for the podcast. Luckily, she agreed! We spoke about her background, her films, what it was like to work with Harvey Weinstein, her current projects, and quite a lot more.BORN IN FLAMES can be se...
2020-08-0300 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 24: KiaJul 8 2020This episode is with one of my closest and dearest friends Kia. I met Kia during my college prep year in Berlin. I was quickly struck by her intelligence and self-assurance and have felt very strongly about her ever since. Kia has gone through some huge changes in her life, a big one being her recent divorce. We talk about the aftermath of such a huge change as well as our friendship. It’s pretty damn long, but that’s only because we had too much to talk about!
2020-07-0800 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 23: SvenjaJune 1 2020I got in touch with Svenja through a mutual friend (Sharon, featured in Episode 2). Svenja has been living in Berlin for over 10 years and recently stopped working in the film business and is now about to embark on a new career path. We talked about growing up in a small town, spirituality, and addiction.
2020-06-0100 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 22: TanikaApr 29 2020Tanika is a fellow third culture kid who moved to Silicon Valley with her husband around 3 years ago after living in the UK for all of her adult life. We talk about the notion of home, the true meaning of belonging, and what acclimating to Silicon Valley life is like. This was my first time talking to Tanika and it really was a pleasure!
2020-04-2900 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 21: Corona SpecialMar 28 2020This episode is dedicated to the thing that has taken complete control of our lives – the Corona Virus. I spoke to 6 different people from Berlin, Bournemouth, Brandenburg, the Bay Area, and New York about how the virus has affected them. This episode is a bit of an experiment, but what better time to change things up than now, in lockdown, with excess time on my hands.
Thanks to Karolin Schnoor for the beautiful illustration!
2020-03-2800 min
The Bend PodcastInnaFeb 18 2020Inna is a microbiologist who recently started her second masters in gender studies. We talk about following your interests, unconventional parenting, and dealing with life's curveballs.
2020-02-1843 min
Bahnhofskino – Der Filmpodcast von A bis SleazeBEE: Interview mit Elinor Lewy (Final Girls Berlin Film Festival)Final Girls Berlin Co-Chefin Eli Lewy kämpft für starke Frauenstimmen im Horrorfilm, erzählt von ihrer eigenen Faszination mit dem Genre und berichtet, was das Festival 2020 Sehenswertes bietet.
Ungewohnt aktuell, live vor Ort und aus wichtigem Anlass spricht Patrick mit der wunderbaren Elinor Lewy. Eli hob gemeinsam mit ihrer Co-Gründerin und -Organisatorin Sara Neidorf 2017 das Final Girls Berlin Film Festival aus der Taufe, um weiblichen und nicht-binären Horrorfilmregisseur*innen ein Forum für ihre abgründige Kunst zu bieten. Seitdem wächst das Final Girls Festival mit jedem Jahr seines Bestehens und reis...
2020-01-2856 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 19: CevenDec 20 2019Ceven is an event manager, producer, artist, and former bar owner. We talked about what closing down the bar was like for him as well as other things like polyamory and feeling comfortable in chaos.
2019-12-2000 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 18: JessNov 7 2019Jess is a filmmaker/marketing coordinator currently living in Berlin. She volunteered at the film festival I co-direct and we started forming a connection over our pop culture obsessiveness soon after. We talk about the ebbs and flows of her creativity, depression, and how researching German cinema helped her connect to the city.
2019-11-0700 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 17: IndiSep 17 2019Indi is a musician and producer from New Zealand who recently moved to Berlin. We talk about going solo, what life is like for someone who lives and breathes music, and much more.There are snippets of indi's song Demeter throughout the episode.
2019-09-1700 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 16: PaulaJul 26 2019Paula is a Spanish actress and festival coordinator who is now doing her second masters in Dublin. Paula has gone through quite the whirlwind - she has lived in 3 continents in less than a decade! We talk about what "home" really is, cultural differences, and the passage of time.
2019-07-2600 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 15: JuliJun 12 2019Juli is a sound designer, filmmaker, yoga teacher, and she also happens to be the sound engineer of The Bend! We talk about her recent move, feeling like an adult, and settling in Berlin.
2019-06-1200 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 14: Laura M.May 14 2019Named one of Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film," Laura Moss is a brilliant director and production designer from New York. We screened their short FRY DAY (link here) at the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival (which won our audience award) and it was immediately clear they were someone to watch out for. I sat down with Laura in New York to talk about making their first feature film (produced by Fangoria Films), falling in love with horror, and navigating the film world..
2019-05-1400 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 13: DreaApr 10 2019Drea is an artist, printmaker, and political activist living in Seattle. I sat down with her (in her car) in Seattle and we talked about Jewish identity, the importance of storytelling, and her family history.
2019-04-1000 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 12: NettaFeb 26 2019Netta is a musicologist/gifted musician who moved to Sweden to do her PhD. We talk about moving to a completely different environment on your own, family dynamics, and music!You'll hear a rendition of Swedish folk song Polske efter Carl Sveg by Netta’s band The Lynx Ensemble in the episode.
2019-02-2600 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 11: ViktoriaDec 20 2018Viktoria is a young woman who recently moved to Berlin from a small town in Norway. We talk about the perks of living in a big city, being trans, and more.
2018-12-2000 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 10: Laura C.Nov 12 2018Laura is an Argentinian jazz singer I met in Berlin who made some quick life transitions that I found intrigueing. We talk about having the guts to go after your passion and returning home after living many years abroad.You'll be hearing snippets from Laura's song "Na volta que o mundo dá" from her album Na volta que o mundo dá in the episode.Visit Laura's website here: www.lauracorallini.com/
2018-11-1200 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 9: MeytalOct 13 2018Meytal is an incredibly talented poet/writer/musician/teacher who came out relatively late. We talk about queerness, living life while feeling free, and authenticity.
2018-10-1300 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 8: MikaelAug 30 2018Mikael is a film editor currently working on his first feature film. He used to work very closely with cult movie director and Warhol associate Ulli Lommel (Boogeyman, The Tenderness of the Wolves) until he died last year. We talk about Ulli and the sudden life changes Mikael was forced to make.
2018-08-3000 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 7: ValaAug 15 2018Vala is a dermapathologist who was starting to plan her second pregnancy while we recorded the interview. She always happens to be one of my oldest and dearest friends! We talk about being a "good enough" mother, being surprised by what you love about your job, and looking back on your childhood.ps: apologies for the audio, this was recorded a long time ago and the conditions were nowhere near optimal!
2018-08-1500 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 6: Roxane
Jul 31 2018Roxane has found what she wants to do with her life - carry on her family's legacy and make delicious South African Indian food. We talk about the very different career she had before, being mixed race, and Indian food.www.facebook.com/Indienbite/Instagram: @indienbite, @thestreetfoodcollectiveeurope
2018-07-3100 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 5: Júpiter
Jul 11 2018I sat with Vanessa Júpiter the drag queen. Júpiter is young, queer, and based in Berlin and we talk about their drag queen origin story, and what drag means to them.Check out what Vanessa Júpiter is up to on instagram: @vanessajupDisclaimer: I use Júpiter’s former name in the episode.
2018-07-1100 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 4: Marcel
Jun 28 2018I talked to Marcel, a double bass player who has navigated the Berlin jazz world for over a decade. He is currently working on a new project called "Alien in the Woods" and is constantly touring so catch him if he comes to your town - he's good.You can hear snippets of a song by his band Mr. Eart called "I Lovehate You" during the episode.Fnd out more about Marcel here:xn--marcelkrmker-cjb.com/www.facebook.com/MarcelKroemkerBass/Instagram: @marcelkroemkerI Lovehate You Music V...
2018-06-2800 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 3: Amrita
Jun 12 2018I interview Amrita, an old high school friend who is now at the top of the fashion business game. We talk about fashion, constantly moving from place to place, and what the future holds.You can follow Amrita and peer into her jet-setting lifestyle here: @amritacc
2018-06-1200 min
The Bend PodcastEpisode 2: Sharon
May 22 2018Episode 2 of The Bend! On this episode I talked to Sharon, a filmmaker who recently went through a shift in her personal life. We talk about relationships, filmmaking, psychoanalysis, moving forward, and so much more - there's a lot in this episode!
2018-05-2200 min
The Bend PodcastKarolin
May 3 2018Hello and welcome to the very first episode of The Bend! I sat down with Karolin, a brilliant illustrator (who made my podcast logo!) and one of my best friends. We talked about motherhood and her impending move to New York from London. I apologize for the shaky sound. Also, there's a whole lot of baby sounds!You can find Karolin here:www.karolinschnoor.co.uk/Instagram: @karolinschnoorTwitter: @KarolinSchnoor
2018-05-0300 min