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Penguin Magic Podcast Erik & Nick Spill All The New Tricks Coming Out Black Friday!!! S7E6Erik and Nick wake up at the crack of dawn and give a totally unauthorized preview of all the new tricks dropping during Penguin Magic's 2025 Black Friday. They hold nothing back and talk about eleven new tricks dropping for the holiday season!

2025-11-2039 min

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews & CIFF CoverageNick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for a special extended edition of their movie review segment, packed with more films than ever. The trio dives into an eclectic lineup of new releases, including Emma Stone’s wild new odyssey “Bugonia,” the Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” George Romero’s daughter’s zombie comedy “Queens of the Dead,” and Kathryn Bigelow’s explosive thriller “A House of Dynamite.” They also review “The Mastermind,” “Regretting You,” and plenty more fresh titles hitting theaters. The conversation then shifts to the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, as Erik and Steve share highlights and reactions f...

2025-10-242h 06

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits Nick D – Erik, Steve, A TIFF Recap & Movie ReviewsNick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for reviews of the latest releases, including Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Stephen King’s The Long Walk with Mark Hamill, and the charming low-budget holiday film The Baltimorons. Erik also shares highlights from the Toronto International Film Festival, with buzzworthy titles and festival standouts. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick dive into the bizarre saga of McDonald’s broken ice cream machines, why the Feds are investigating, and then shift gears into 90s pop culture. They cover everything from Saved By the Bell and Appletinis to solving the eternal myst...

2025-09-121h 43

Ears to It Back-to-School Banter: Hot Takes, Disney News & More!School’s back in session, and so are we! Nick and Erik return from summer break with a fresh season of Ears to It! — packed with Disney news, pop culture chatter, and plenty of playful banter.In this episode:⚡ A Harry Potter crash course — books vs. movies, and why the debate still matters🎢 Field trip vibes at Hershey Park (with a few thrill-ride regrets)🌐 Study abroad energy: our take on the mind-blowing Wizard of Oz Sphere experience🏰 Disney Destination D23 announcements, plus what’s next for Cinderella Castle🎶 Extra credit: music notes from Sabrina Carpenter...

2025-09-0851 min

Ears to It WE'RE BACK: Summer Pop Culture Catch Up (& Disney VIP Tour!)We’re back, besties! 🎉 After a summer break, Erik and Nick return with a pop culture catch-up that’s as packed as a Disney fireworks finale. From dancing with the BeyHive at Beyoncé’s concert to exploring the magic of a Disney VIP tour, we’ve got plenty to spill. We dive into the latest movie buzz (Fantastic Four, Superman, Elio), react to the Wicked For Good trailer, and share what we’ve been up to this summer—concerts, movies, and Disney adventures included.It’s the perfect mix of laughs, hot takes, and a little bit of shade—so grab y...

2025-08-1856 min

Ears to It We Visited All 4 Disney World Parks in 1 DayNick and Erik are back from a whirlwind trip to Walt Disney World and Universal’s EPIC Universe, and trust—they’ve got stories. From rope drop to fireworks, caffeine highs to cosmic lows, your favorite theme park GBFFs are recapping every magical (and messy) moment.They spill on standout rides & attractions like Flight of Passage, the revamped Little Mermaid show, and Hollywood Studios’ new Villains spectacular. Plus, Epcot eats, Magic Kingdom moments, and the underrated joy of closing down a park at night.Was Universal’s EPIC Universe everything it promised to be? Did Disney del...

2025-06-3052 min

Ears to It Everything We Loved (and Didn't) at Universal's EPIC Universe🚀 Buckle up, besties—it’s time for a full, unfiltered breakdown of Universal’s EPIC Universe, fresh off our trip! In this episode of Ears to It!, Erik and Nick take you from Celestial Park to Super Nintendo World and everywhere in between.They’re sharing everything you need to know:✨ The immersive magic of Monsters Unchained🍽️ The surprising highlights (and lowlights) of dining at Epic🎢 The thrills of Super Nintendo World🧙‍♂️ Why Harry Potter fans will lose their minds🙃 And yes… the vibe check on guest experience vs DisneyThis is more than just a trip recap...

2025-06-1656 min

Location 1980 Podcast By Flesh and Wall: The Relentless Drive to Make Art with Nick StilesTonight the guys sit down with Nick Stiles, a longtime enthusiast and participant at the studio. Nick is an immensely skilled painter who works strongly in the domains of fantasy, darkness, and imagination. Especially notable is his talent with the figure, long understood as the pinnacle of practice in art: training to render the human form trains one to render anything. He also has several large, public murals to his credit, and recently gave a four-part figure drawing course here at Location 1980.Nick's LinksNick Stiles ArtInsta: NickStilesArt

2025-06-111h 11

Ears to It LIVE from Walt Disney World🎧 LIVE from Walt Disney World—it’s an extra-special episode of Ears to It! coming to you straight from the Most Magical (and mildly motion-sick) Place on Earth!In this chaotic recap, Erik and Nick break down their whirlwind 48-hour theme park marathon across Walt Disney World and Universal’s EPIC Universe. From ride reveals and new shows to unexpected highs, lows, and hilariously queasy moments, this theme park sprint had it all.They’re Drinking or Dragging every moment—from character encounters and immersive lands to some less-than-magical hiccups. Plus, they tease what’s coming next: a...

2025-06-1122 min

Ears to It BONUS EPISODE: Happy Pride, Labubu!Nick and Erik are serving pure joy in this colorful, chaotic bonus episode of Ears to It! 🌈 From the glittery streets of the Gayborhood Pride celebrations to the lovable chaos of their new Labubu keychains, your favorite GBFFs are unboxing joy—literally and emotionally.They break down what makes these quirky plush creatures the internet’s newest obsession, reflect on the power of community, and share their excitement for their next big Disney trip (👀 there’s an announcement you do not want to miss at the end!).It’s all about friendship, celebration, and embracing what sparks jo...

2025-06-0325 min

Ears to It Disney's Live Action Lilo & Stitch: Glow-Up or Let-Down?In this heartfelt (and slightly chaotic) episode of Ears to It!, Nick and Erik dive deep into Disney’s new live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. From emotional reactions to the revamped character arcs—especially Nani’s—to critiques of the CGI (👀 Stitch and Jumba, we’re looking at you), your favorite theme park besties are breaking it all down.They discuss how the film balances humor, nostalgia, and updated storytelling, and explore what this remake means for the future of Disney adaptations. You’ll also hear hot takes on Disney’s obsession with Stitch in the parks, how influencer review...

2025-05-2746 min

Ears to It "We're Going to Disney World!"In this jam-packed episode of Ears to It™, Nick and Erik are serving life updates, Disney news, and a surprise announcement you won’t want to miss. From Nick’s big move and upcoming Pride Month vibes to hot takes on Disney’s latest Pride collection, it’s time to catch-up with your favorite theme park besties.They dive into updates on the Disney Abu Dhabi project, Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration, and the official opening of Universal’s Epic Universe. Plus: Memorial Day weekend plans, the Cowboy Carter Tour, and their next magical adventure together.💫 Spoiler al...

2025-05-2042 min

Ears to It Disney Abu Dhabi: Do or Don't?Disney just announced a brand-new theme park in Abu Dhabi—and Nick and Erik have thoughts. Your GBFFs break down the strategy behind Disney’s expansion into the UAE, from its futuristic design and gamified rides to the global business motivations driving the move.They explore the cultural and political implications of building a Disney park in a region with restrictive LGBTQ+ laws and examine the timing of Disney’s messaging (👀 hello, Pride Month). What does this mean for international tourists, queer fans, and the future of Disney as a global brand?Expect sass, smarts, and a sin...

2025-05-1256 min

Ears to It Epic Universe Preview: The Good, the Bad, and the StinkyNick and Erik are back with an honest, hilarious, and sometimes stinky review of Universal’s brand new EPIC Universe theme park! 🎢✨From the jaw-dropping lands of Super Nintendo World and the new Wizarding World expansion to the less-than-magical guest services and... an unforgettable sewage smell (yes, really), this episode dives deep into the good, bad, and bizarre of theme park experiences. Erik shares his firsthand impressions of the immersive attractions, Mario Kart madness, and whether Epic Universe is ready to compete with Disney.Whether you're planning your next visit to Universal or just love hearing...

2025-05-051h 04

Ears to It Girl, the Tariffs! Disney Parks' Future in QuestionNick and Erik are back and catching up on everything from birthday celebrations to moving chaos—and a major Disney trip countdown! 🎉🏰This week, the GBFFs dive deep into the surprising economic shifts happening at Disney Parks. With new tariffs looming and Disney possibly slashing its massive $60 billion investment plan in half, what does this mean for the future of the parks? Will expansions like Magic Kingdom’s new lands survive the cuts? And how are rising ticket prices and sneaky discount models changing the guest experience?We’re breaking down:Disney’s updated “Impac...

2025-04-2844 min

Ears to It Hersheypark Adventures: Coasters, Chocolate & ChaosIt’s a sugar rush of an episode, babes! 🍭 Your theme park BFFs Nick and Erik are fresh off a sweet and slightly chaotic trip to Hersheypark—and they’ve got stories. From moving mayhem (including a literal chocolate flood 😅) to ride breakdowns and holiday event hype, this episode is packed with theme park gossip, nostalgia, and laughs.Expect:Our favorite coasters and snacks at Hersheypark 🍫🎢What makes the park a hidden gem (especially at Halloween & the holidays)How it stacks up to Disney and Universal parksAnd a few wild mishaps a...

2025-04-2330 min

Ears to It Gagachella Bonus Ep: Lady Gaga’s Coachella Comeback Stuns!Gagachella is real and we’re still emotionally recovering. 😭✨ In this week’s episode, your GBFFs Nick and Erik dive into the artistry, drama, and iconic fashion of Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance—a masterclass in theatrical pop. From surprise song choices to jaw-dropping visuals, we’re unpacking every moment that had us screaming, crying, and saying “Mother Monster!”🎁 This is a special bonus mini-episode—shorter than our usual yap-fest, but packed with all the gay chaos you crave!

2025-04-1727 min

Ears to It EPIC Universe vs. Disney: The Future of Theme Parks & EntertainmentNick and Erik are back and ready to spill some tea—all about the latest major theme park shakeups! 💅🎉 In this episode, your GBFFs dive into the immersive magic behind Universal’s upcoming EPIC Universe—including that mind-blowing Harry Potter land. ✨We break down what Universal is getting right (ride innovations, theming, character experiences) and ask the big question: how will Disney respond? From new attractions to the future of immersive storytelling and guest experience—your favorite pop culture nerds are analyzing it all.Plus, we’re talking the highly anticipated Wicked trailer, the jaw-dropping White Lotus finale...

2025-04-0855 min

Ears to It Aries Season Chaos: Pop Music Drops, Theme Park Hype & More!Aries season is in full swing, and your GBFs are bringing the heat! 🔥 Nick’s birthday week is packed with pop culture mayhem—Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine (Deluxe), Miley Cyrus dropping new music on Nick’s birthday (fate?!), and Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball presale madness. 🎶✨Meanwhile, the theme park world is buzzing! EPIC Universe is getting glowing reviews just 50 days from opening, Wicked: For Good teased us with a poster (where’s that CinemaCon trailer?!), and Disney is rolling out new entertainment—with Villains and The Little Mermaid shows at Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Shadows of Memory at Disneylan...

2025-04-011h 01

Ears to It Disney’s Snow White Live Action: Fairest of them All or a Total Flop?Heigh ho! Fresh from the theater, your GBFs Nick and Erik are breaking down Disney’s Snow White live-action remake. So, magic mirror on the wall—was this movie fairest of them all, or did we bite into a poison apple? We’ve got thoughts, we’ve got opinions, and we’re not whistling while we work through this one. Tune in for the tea, the shade, and maybe even a happily ever after (but don’t count on it).

2025-03-2457 min

Ears to It March Madness: Ranking EVERY Disney Live Action MovieMarch Madness? More like Mayhem! Your GBFs Erik and Nick are hosting the ultimate Disney live action showdown, ranking EVERY Disney live action movie in honor of Snow White dropping this week! From beloved classics to questionable remakes, which film will come out on top? Tune in to find out—and be sure to follow along for more sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic!

2025-03-171h 09

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits Nick D – Erik & Steve, Movie Reviews, SXSW, and Really Weird WordsNick shares details about his upcoming book, 40 Years 40 Films, a celebration of his four decades as a professional movie critic. Film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy join the podcast to review new releases, including the spy thriller Black Bag and the dark comedies Opus and Novocaine. Erik also reports back from the 2025 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, where he caught some of the most talked-about films. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick answer a listener email, chat about food shows, and explore some of the weirdest words in the English language—like bumfuzzle, taradiddle, and bumbershoot. [Ep332]

2025-03-141h 42

Ears to It Gaga’s Mayhem is Here: Track by Track Breakdown of LG7Lady Gaga is BACK, and Mayhem has us in a chokehold! 🎤🔥 Your GBFs Erik and Nick are breaking down LG7 track by track (with maybe a little singing along 👀). Plus, we’re spilling the latest tea on Disney Parks previews, Epic Universe updates, and more! Tune in for all the sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic! 🎧✨

2025-03-101h 01

Ears to It Oscars, Flops & a Wicked SlayThe Academy Awards delivered a Wicked performance for the ages—and a whole lot of flops after that. 🫠 From shocking snubs to that Traitors cliffhanger, plus the latest Disney+ tea and the countdown to Mayhem, your GBFs Erik & Nick are spilling it all! Grab your popcorn, darlings, because this one’s a ride. 🎙️✨ Tune in now for sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic!

2025-03-0455 min

Ears to It The Traitors Gag Us, SNL 50 Delivers, and Disney FARTSThe drama! The laughs! The overpriced festival treats! 🍿✨ From jaw-dropping betrayals on The Traitors to the highs (and lows) of SNL’s 50th celebration, plus a first-time trip to Disney’s Festival of the Arts (FARTS, if you’re nasty), your GBFs Erik and Nick are spilling ALL the tea. Grab a snack, buckle up, and tune in for the sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic! 🎙️💅🎭

2025-02-241h 09

Ears to It Universal’s Epic Universe: 100 Days to Go!The countdown is on—Universal’s Epic Universe is less than 100 days away, and we are READY. 🎢✨ GBFFs Erik & Nick are spilling all the theme park and pop culture tea, from SNL’s 50th anniversary to the hottest new movies, Cowboy Carter tour buzz, and more! Buckle up for sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic. Listen now! 🎙️💅

2025-02-1751 min $F-R Racing\'s Garage Talk$

F-R Racing's Garage Talk Using a Thrustmaster T150 and 2025 NASCAR Championship 4 Predictions with Nick Warboy | Garage TalkErik and D.J. are joined this week by their Wednesday Night Dash teammate, Nick Warboy. Nick has been on the iRacing platform for a couple of years armed with his Thurstmaster T150 racing wheel and he shares his story along with some NASCAR Championship 4 predictions.First up, we introduce Nick Warboy to the audience and how he's had success on the iRacing platform still using his introductory Thurstmaster T150 racing wheel. He shares a story about how when the pedal set broke during a race at Martinsville and having to finish the race...

2025-02-1449 min

Ears to It From Broad Street to Main StreetPhilly takes the win, and we’re spilling the tea! 🏈✨ The Birds have soared to Super Bowl victory, Jalen Hurts is living his best life at Disney World with Mickey Mouse, and your GBFFs Erik & Nick are breaking down all the pop culture chaos—iconic Super Bowl halftime performances, brand-new movie trailers, theme park updates, and more! Come for the sass, stay for the laughs, and don’t forget the magic. Tune in now! 🎙️💅🏟️

2025-02-111h 06

Ears to It Grammy's in Town! Music, Movies & Disney MagicHold on to your hats—Grammy’s in town, and she’s bringing drama! 🎶✨ From a new Gaga music video to Beyoncé finally taking home AOTY, the Grammy Awards gave us everything. Your GBFFs Erik and Nick are spilling the tea on music’s biggest night, the Oscars campaign chaos, Disney Parks updates, and more. Buckle up for sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic! 🎙💅 Tune in now and join the fun!

2025-02-041h 01

Ears to It Mothers Mothering: Oscars, Music, and Disney TeaWelcome to the Motherlode, darling! 🎭✨ Your GBFFs Erik and Nick are serving up all the motherly drama—Oscar nominations breakdowns, Beyoncé and Gaga’s latest buzz, sizzling Disney live-action casting rumors (Mother Gothel, anyone? 👀), park updates, and more. Come for the sass, stay for the laughs, and soak in the magic! Listen now and join the fun! 🎙💅

2025-01-271h 00

Penguin Magic Podcast Nick Locapo & Erik Tait Preview Magifest - S6E15Nick Locapo and Erik Tait preview all the magic Penguin is bringing to Magifest. The lads discuss new effects, exciting new products, and everything that will be in the booth. At the close of the episode Nick & Erik discuss the delicate art of demonstrating magic to magicians at conventions, and give some advice to aspiring magic pitch people.

2025-01-2339 min

Ears to It Festival Season, Awards Season & Studio Glow-Up!'Tis the season to celebrate! Your GBFFs Erik and Nick are serving up all the tea from EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts (iFARTS, if you will), dishing on the best (and worst) movies of the year, sharing what’s on our playlists, and more—all from our fabulous new studio space! Tune in for sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more weekly chaos!

2025-01-2052 min

Ears to It A Perfect Day at Magic KingdomEver dreamed of the perfect day at Magic Kingdom? ✨ Erik and Nick are spilling all the tea as they plan their ultimate VIP-worthy Magic Kingdom days—everything amazing, nothing turkey-legged. 🍗❌ Think iconic attractions, immaculate vibes, and a whole lot of magic. 🎧 Tune in now to get inspired, and don’t forget to like, review, and follow us for more theme park chaos and pop culture fun!

2025-01-1353 min

Ears to It A Very Wicked Bonus EpisodeWe’re thrillified to bring you this special bonus episode celebrating the smash-hit movie Wicked, now available on streaming! Join your GBFFs Erik and Nick as we gush over our favorite film of the year and spill the tea on the theme park rumors it’s already inspiring. Universal, if you’re listening, we’ve got ideas, honey! Don’t miss this mini-dose of sass, laughs, and magical musings—follow us for more fun!

2025-01-0614 min

Ears to It Get Ready for Ears to It!Get ready for Ears to It! The all-new podcast where your two GBFFs Erik & Nick are toasting to theme parks and pop culture chaos with sass, laughs, and just the right amount of magic—new episodes drop weekly wherever you get your podcasts! Be sure to follow @earstoit on social media and we’ll see you real soon!

2024-12-3000 min

Ears to It Ranking Disney Parks Around the WorldWelcome to Ears to It! Your GBFFs Erik and Nick kick things off by ranking Disney Parks worldwide—from Tokyo Disneyland to Magic Kingdom—with takes as bold as a Gaston's ego. And yes, we’re spilling the tea on Liberty Square’s poop river (somebody had to). Follow along for sass, surprises, and all the pixie-dusted fun you can handle!

2024-12-3036 min

Erik Loves Buffalo Uplift Nutrition - Mario and Nick CopelandIn this episode, Erik had a convo with brothers and co-owners of Uplift Nutrition, Mario and Nick Copeland, to explore their journey of turning an idea at the kitchen table into a thriving business in the heart of Kenmore. Located at the corner of Euclid and Delaware Ave, Uplift Nutrition specializes in low-calorie, high-protein smoothies, energy tea refreshers, and other healthy treats that fuel the body without compromising on taste.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The Origin Story: How a casual kitchen conversation during the pandemic led to the creation of...

2024-12-0416 min

Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional AI and Automation: Repeatable Patterns for Learning, Consulting, and Growth with Erik Gross (2/2) How many questions should you ask before offering your opinion? If you’re working as a consultant in tech, Erik Gross would advise not offering your opinion until you have the full context of the problem to be solved and the organization you’re trying to help. Erik’s recommendations for being successful as a consultant follow a repeatable pattern. And just as the consultant needs context to be effective, the learner needs context like an understanding of terminology when learning a new technology. In episode 295, guest Erik Gross shares his latest entrepreneurial endeavor and why he’s consider...

2024-10-0150 min

Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional Idea Management: Supporting Business Growth by Investing in People with Erik Gross (1/2) Entrepreneurs have no shortage of ideas. But how do they know if a new business idea is actually a good idea? Our guest this week would advise seeking fast feedback during the ideation process to save time, preserve energy, and remain focused on delivering value to your intended audience. This week in episode 294 we’re rejoined by Erik Gross to discuss some of the lessons learned from his recent entrepreneurial pursuits. We’ll talk through how the entrepreneur can go from ideation to taking action. This includes generating ideas, capturing ideas, scrutinizing or testing ideas, and deciding to aban...

2024-09-2452 min

Studio 3 Sessions with Erik Bruce Technical Issues LIVE from The Bear Cave in Bournemouth - Alto Persona/Pete B/Erik Bruce - Erik Bruce b2b Alto PersonaFull recording of Technical Issues Vol2, recorded LIVE at The Bear Cave in Bournemouth. Hour 1: Alto Persona Hour 2 -3: Pete B Hour 4: Erik Bruce Hour 5, 6 & 7: Erik Bruce b2b Alto Persona (2 tracks each) Hour 1 - Alto Persona (Warm Up) John Digweed & Nick Muir - Open To Close John Digweed & Nick Muir - E.X.P Dive Craft - Time Killer Dive Craft - Animatronic Dive Craft - The Test Bayou - Emerald Mystic Freedom - Dream Wide (Domingo + Remix) Phonogenic & Sasse - Chi Chi...

2024-08-267h 00

Penguin Magic Podcast Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - Magic Live Recap & Winning A Fake Award - S5E45Nick Locapo and Erik Tait devote the entire episode to recapping Magic Live, discussing the brand-new products that launched in Las Vegas, and Erik recounts winning The Merlin Award, an award that is often bought instead of won on merit. Nick & Erik catch up on all the magic news that is fit to dish, and give you the inside scoop on the latest tricks.Background On Merlin Award: https://podcast.penguinmagic.com/402133/13504911-tony-hassini-part-1-the-international-magic-society-s4e46

2024-08-1540 min

Studio 3 Sessions with Erik Bruce Studio 3 Sessions - 28/06/2024 - Erik Bruce and Alto PersonaI'm back with another installment of the Studio 3 Sessions, for more excursions down the sonic rabbit hole. l've got loads of great new music which I'm excited to share with you, so join me for more ambient textures, blissed out breaks and futuristic techno beats. Joining me tonight is Bournemouth based DJ & promoter, Alto Persona. Known for his open to close sets at Camden and The Bear Cave, Alto is the perfect guest. Expect a deep dive through his music collection for the last half of the show. Set times: Erik Bruce: 00:00 - 02:32 ...

2024-06-295h 31

Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional Monetize Yourself: Leveraging Your Most Valuable Knowledge with Erik Gross (3/3) What if you could increase your earnings potential based on the things you know and the things that interest you? Erik Gross, our guest this week in episode 269, shares the Most Valuable Knowledge Framework to help anyone identify the combinations of skills and interests which would be most valuable on the open market. Erik will share examples of using this framework when deciding to start The Tech Academy and the value of boot camps as a route into the tech industry for those with little work experience as well as for the career changer. Original Recording Date: 02-17...

2024-04-0237 min

Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional Ownership through Failures: An Entrepreneur’s Take on Difficult Decisions with Erik Gross (2/3) The entrepreneur, business owner, and people manager are faced with difficult decisions as a part of leadership whether it be deciding to abandon a goal or eliminate jobs through a layoff. Erik Gross, our guest this week in episode 268, highlights the importance of learning from our failures while also owning the decisions that led to those failures. Listen closely to the way Erik owned his decision to become a software developer after some very pointed feedback from a friend. Original Recording Date: 02-17-2024 Erik Gross is a technologist, a consultant, an entrepreneur and founder, and a...

2024-03-2639 min

Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology Professional A Theme of Learning with Erik Gross (1/3) As a boy learning about computers, as a Nuclear Engineering student and instructor, and as a franchise owner and successful salesperson…the early career experiences of Erik Gross, a senior technologist and our guest this week in episode 267, contain a theme of learning. Erik learned resilience, adaptability, mental toughness, business operations, empathy for the beginner, how to teach others effectively, and when it makes sense to leave a job. Original Recording Date: 02-17-2024 Topics – Meet Erik Gross, Pursuing Naval Service, Perception and Reality of the Nuclear Engineering Program, Abstract and Concrete Learning, Selected as an Instructor, An U...

2024-03-1944 min

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Nick Gray on Building Big Relationships with Small Parties or GatheringsThis week I was excited to welcome Nick Gray for a really fun conversation about how hosting small parties and gatherings can open the doors for so many networking and business relationships in fun and unexpected ways. Nick is the author of the new book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. Nick is a renowned party host and the mastermind behind countless successful gatherings. He believes that hosting parties is a powerful way to bring people together from different backgrounds and foster networking opportunities. In our conversation Nick shares his expertise on structuring...

2023-11-0642 min

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Nick Sonnenburg on Leveraging Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in WorkThis week I'm excited to welcome Nick Sonnenburg to the show for an informative discussion about his new book Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work Nick is an entrepreneur, Inc. columnist, and guest lecturer at Columbia University. He is the Founder and CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy that helps companies implement his CPR® Business Efficiency Framework. Coming Up for Air and what Nick calls The CPR Framework is the culmination of Nick’s unique perspective on the value of time, efficiency, and automation which stem...

2023-05-1539 min

The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier Erik Allen - How He's Been Able to Stay Sober for 16+ YearsMy guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Erik Allen, Owner of Erik Allen Media & Host of The Erik Allen Show which is ranked in the top 2.5% of all podcasts globally. Raised in a broken home, battled addictions, jailed at 18, bankrupt at 21 only to turn everything around. 16+ years sober, beautiful wife, two kids, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, & now helping entrepreneurs get known and noticed online.Check out the episode to learn more about what he did when he saw his Mom being physically abused, h...

2023-05-0835 min

Level Up with Nick Lopez From Franchisee To Franchisor, Investor, Mastermind Leader, Podcast Host, And Overall Franchise Industry Influencer And Thought Leader, The Super Talented Erik Van Horn Drops Knowledge Bombs On All Things Franchising.Nick Lopez and Erik Van Horn of Franchise Secrets discuss everything about the franchise industry. This dynamic conversation covers Erik’s time operating as a franchise owner, multi-unit franchise owner, master franchise owner, and franchise development rep. Over his career, he has been a franchise owner with six brands and an area rep with two others. As of late, he lives on the outskirts of South Dakota where he runs his companies out of state. Erik and Nick discuss the most valuable lessons in franchising, the power of getting the right mentor to help you lev...

2023-02-0141 min

Podcast of HOPE Erik & Ria Pool Meeuwsen (2): Levenskunst & Filosofie: De Diepe Zoektocht naar Geluk en Zin | #79Erik en Ria Pool Meeuwsen zijn de oprichters van La Scuola, de academie voor levenskunst. Erik Pool is opgeleid als journalist, is schrijver en werkt als programmadirecteur Dialoog & Ethiek bij de rijksoverheid. Ria Pool Meeuwsen is opgeleid in theologie, communicatie, begeleidingskunde en filosofie en werkt als humanistisch raadsvrouw/geestelijk verzorgster in een woonzorgcentrum voor ouderen. Samen hebben Erik en Ria kennis van filosofie, begeleidingskunde, communicatie en levensbeschouwelijke stromingen en zijn ervaren in het begeleiden van groepen en individuen. Ze hebben een open kijk op mens en maatschappij en vinden hun eigen levenslessen daarin belangrijk. In deze tweedelige...

2023-01-0147 min

Podcast of HOPE Erik & Ria Pool Meeuwsen (1): Levenskunst & Filosofie: De Diepe Zoektocht naar Geluk en Zin | #78Erik en Ria Pool Meeuwsen zijn de oprichters van La Scuola, de academie voor levenskunst. Erik Pool is opgeleid als journalist, is schrijver en werkt als programmadirecteur Dialoog & Ethiek bij de rijksoverheid. Ria Pool Meeuwsen is opgeleid in theologie, communicatie, begeleidingskunde en filosofie en werkt als humanistisch raadsvrouw/geestelijk verzorgster in een woonzorgcentrum voor ouderen. Samen hebben Erik en Ria kennis van filosofie, begeleidingskunde, communicatie en levensbeschouwelijke stromingen en zijn ervaren in het begeleiden van groepen en individuen. Ze hebben een open kijk op mens en maatschappij en vinden hun eigen levenslessen daarin belangrijk. In deze tweedelige...

2022-12-2549 min

Mind & Matter Sleep, Dreaming, Deep Neural Networks, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Overfitted Brain Hypothesis, Evolution of Fiction & Art | Erik Hoel | #43Nick talks to neuroscientist and writer Dr. Erik Hoel. Erik is a professor of biology at Tufts University. He received his PhD in neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin, where he studied under the sleep and consciousness researcher, Giulio Tononi. He did postdoctoral work at Columbia University, where he used information theory and other analytical tools to explore the biological basis of consciousness. He has come up with the so-called Overfitted Brain Hypothesis of dreaming, which explains the potential adaptive function of dreams by drawing analogies to techniques used to train Deep Neural Networks in the world of machine...

2022-10-121h 27

Penguin Magic Podcast Nick Locapo & Erik Tait - The Penguins At The Magic Castle -S3E37Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discuss their recent shows at The Magic Castle, and they discuss the State Of The Penguin. It's a discussion of the latest tricks such as Ctrl-C, Brain Child, Flip Balm, Boom Box, and more. The show is brought to you by the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Plus, you'll hear stories about The Magic Castle, Nick & Erik's Castle Lecture, and what it's like to perform at The Mystique Dining Lounge.____Brain Child by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17166CTRL-C...

2022-06-3042 min

Podcast of HOPE Erik Smithuis: Geluk in Kleine Dingen: Levenskunst, Verwondering en Dankbaarheid met Erik | #46Erik Smithuis is auteur, inspirator en oprichter van ICM Opleidingen en Trainingen. Erik heeft diverse inspirerende boeken geschreven over geluk en persoonlijke groei. Hij is ook een veelgevraagd spreker over (persoonlijk) leiderschap, samenwerken én hoe je als team/organisatie een succesvolle en positieve bedrijfscultuur kunt creëren. Hij past zijn kennis en ervaring ook toe in zijn eigen bedrijf, waardoor ICM is verkozen tot beste werkgever van Nederland. In de uitzending legt Erik uit dat mensen geluk vaak op de verkeerde plek zoeken. Hij vertelt hoe het lichaam de hormonen afstemt op wat je ziet, doet of de...

2022-04-1046 min

Lets Run Facebook Ads: The Podcast The Extracast - How Erik Huberman grew and sold two successful companies, as well as building Hawke MediaAre you sick of seeing that 99% of marketing agencies are useless and the other 1% inaccessible to small businesses?Well, Erik was sick of it, and this why he he launched Hawke Media!Today Hawke Media is the fastest growing marketing consultancy in the US and has been valued at over $150 million with 250+ employees. In today's newest podcast episode, Nick and James talk to Erik about his epic business growth, his no arsehole policy, his 3 principles of marketing, winning strategies and more! ----------------------Watch the episode on YoutubeReady to...

2022-03-161h 00

Mind & Matter Sleep, Dreaming, Deep Neural Networks, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Overfitted Brain Hypothesis, Evolution of Fiction & Art | Erik Hoel | 43Send us a textNick talks to neuroscientist and writer Dr. Erik Hoel. Erik is a professor of biology at Tufts University. He received his PhD in neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin, where he studied under the sleep and consciousness researcher, Giulio Tononi. He did postdoctoral work at Columbia University, where he used information theory and other analytical tools to explore the biological basis of consciousness. He has come up with the so-called Overfitted Brain Hypothesis of dreaming, which explains the potential adaptive function of dreams by drawing analogies to techniques used to train Deep Neural...

2021-11-041h 27

Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends Entrepreneurship & Artist Sustainability with Erik Abel - Ep.6Aloha friends! It's Episode 6 of Secondary Colors and artist Erik Abel is on the show! Nick & Tracey discuss tips for putting on a great social media giveaway and some strategies for the upcoming holiday season. Our Oregon-based guest Erik Abel shares his artistic journey, the nuts and bolts of his operation and his desperate search to make a positive difference with environmentally conscious art materials. It's harder than you'd think! The guys also chat about what to look for in a client when saying yes to custom projects and the one thing Erik did during the pandemic to actually m...

2021-11-011h 17

Penguin Magic Podcast Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin Sep 2022 - S2E47Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait for the monthly State Of The Penguin episode. This week the guys talk about their new favorite trick from Nate Kranzo, The Invisible Coin. They also crack open a pack of the hottest new deck of cards Retro Rockets, and talk about the 6 pack options as well as the exclusive stickers. You'll find out more about the mystery man who runs the Penguin Live Lectures, and get the inside scoop on Nick & Erik's Penguin Magic School Classes. Before they go you'll also get a heads up on Nick & Erik becoming bonafide YouTube stars. It's...

2021-09-1635 min

Nick Pollack & Friends Podcast NPF 25 - Erik Smith of QB ListNick Pollack & Friends - Nick Pollack hangs out with Erik SMith of QB List. Follow Nick Pollack & Friends on Twitter - @NickFriendsPodFollow Nick Pollack on Twitter - @PitcherListFollow Erik Smith on Twitter- @ErikSmithQBLFollow QB List on Twitter- @TheQBListCheck out QB List Fantasy Football here. Support the podcast with Pitcher List Plus Part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network - @PitcherListPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2021-09-011h 01

The Business Equation Podcast Becoming Great and Living Greater w/ Erik BergmanEPISODE SUMMARY: Are you taking the necessary steps in your life to become great and live your best life? Doing so is a key component to your success in business and in life overall. And today, we are going to hear the reasons why these actions are so important from a guy who's lived it all...and then some!On Episode 59 of The Business Equation, host Nick Bogacz is joined by Erik Bergman of Great.com. If you follow him on Instagram, you know him as @smilingerik. And these days, he definitely has...

2020-10-0553 min

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs Erik Paulson Pt 2: Catch Wrestling, MMA, Life, Health and MoreJoin Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest, the CSW founder and former Pro MMA Champion Erik Paulson, as they talk about life, jiu jitsu, shoot, mma stuntmen life and so much more. Erik has trained with legends in the sport and has become one himself over the years. We go way back to the early days telling stories of training with Rickson Gracie, all the way through his days of doing stunt-work in Hollywood and track his journey to present day as he breeds the new generation of champions at Combat Submission Wrestling. As...

2020-09-1048 min

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs Erik Paulson: Combat Submission Wrestling, MMA, Shooto, Stuntmen, LIfe & HealthJoin Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest, the CSW founder and former Pro MMA Champion Erik Paulson, as they talk about life, jiu jitsu, shoot, mma stuntmen life and so much more. Erik has trained with legends in the sport and has become one himself over the years. We go way back to the early days telling stories of training with Rickson Gracie, all the way through his days of doing stunt-work in Hollywood and track his journey to present day as he breeds the new generation of champions at Combat Submission Wrestling. As...

2020-09-071h 37

Penguin Magic Podcast 138 - Top Ten Snapshot (feat Nick Locapo)Nick Locapo shakes the show up this week by having another top ten conversation with Erik Tait. The guys take a look at what the top ten best sellers at Penguin Magic are and discuss the tricks in depth. There's behind the scenes talk from filming with Richard Osterlind, a look into the SNAPS deck, and first impressions of brand new products neither Erik or Nick has seen. This is a snapshot from May 7th 2020.

2020-05-1437 min

The Primalosophy Podcast #77 - Erik DavisErik Davis is an author, award-winning journalist, podcaster, and scholar based in San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on the intersection of alternative religion, media, and the popular imagination. He is the author, most recently, of High Weirdness: Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the Seventies, co-published by MIT Press and Strange Attractor, and recently on audiobook. He also wrote Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoterica (2010), The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritual Landscape (2006), a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005), and the celebrated cult classic Te...

2020-04-231h 11

Reformed Pilgrims Special: Coronavirus from a Pastor’s Perspective (ft. Erik Meyers) The Pilgrims continue to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on church-life, this time with special visitor Erik Meyers, Nick’s elder and pastor of Veritas Church in Roseville, CA. We tackle some pastoral questions, and get things from a pastor’s perspective this time around. Timeline:00:36 Introduction01:12 Introducing Pastor Erik Meyers04:20 Consider This!07:55 Discussion/Interview

2020-04-0243 min

Penguin Magic Podcast 111 - Air Dancers and Train Wrecks (feat. Nick Diffatte)On this week's show, Erik Tait and Nick Locapo talk about the return of The Raven. Chicago magician Scott Green stops by to talk desert island magic books. The main course of our Thanksgiving episode is comedy magician Nick Diffatte. Nick and Erik talk card gaffing, tricks that are not about Texas, and comedy magic.

2019-11-2829 min

The Franchise Story Podcast 56: "Working On Your Business, Not In It", with Nick LopezStories from Franchisees & Founders In this episode, we're with Nick Lopez who is the founder of Lime Painting, a new emerging franchise. We are going to hear about Nick scaled his business and how he built an amazing team of leaders in this franchise. Nick was specific on his vision on how he would grow the business and made sure it was built on the best foundation possible. He shares some of the things that really worked for him and some of the pitfalls that we all can learn from. Go ahead and...

2019-10-2944 min

Peak Paddle Performance Podcast PPP Episode 28: 20 Years of ERG Experience with Erik BorgnesToday’s podcast guest is good friend and fellow Great Lakes paddler Erik Borgnes. Many of you may recognize Erik as the guy who has dominated the Chattajack 32 race for the past several years. He has also contributed several great blog posts to the surfski universe including boat reviews, technique analysis, experiments in dieting, and a treasure trove of information on ERG training, which is our focus topic in this podcast discussion. It is always a great pleasure chatting with Erik and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that without Erik this entire podcast woul...

2018-12-051h 13

You Should Love Wrestling 57. Erik Barnes - The Career of Jake “The Snake” RobertsThis week, the boys welcome comedian Erik Barnes (Ranker.com, Afterbuzz TV) to the show to look back on the storied career of the charismatic master of the DDT, WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts! Joey, Nick and Erik show Stephen a retrospective of Jake’s career highs in the ring, as well as his masterful promos, his infamous lows outside of the squared circle, his quest towards redemption and his ultimate induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Also, everyone talks about snakes/snakebites and then Erik challenges Stephen’s “Who cares?” argument which leads to some rather heate...

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #45 – The Czar of Noir, Eddie MullerEpisode #45 Erik and Nick had the pleasure of recently talking to Eddie Muller, the Czar of Noir. Erik met Eddie at a Noir City event at the Redford Theatre in Metro Detroit. Our discussion touches on film noir as a genre, including the views of Andrew Sarris and Paul Schrader, Our discussion also covers … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/11/18/taw45-the-czar-of-noir-eddie-muller/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #45 – The Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller →</a>

2016-11-1800 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

That's a Wrap!Episode #44 – Top 5 BiopicsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1186http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/06/14/episode-44-top-5-biopics/ My mother thanks you; my father thanks you; my sister thanks you; and WE thank you for joining us for our excursion into the world of biographical cinema! In episode 44, the gang at That’s a Wrap! tackles their top 5 biopics. What does each selection reveal about its selector? We have no idea, but we had a blast doing it! Let us know what tops your list. Links: Matinee: A cinematic love letter to the films of William Castle

2016-06-151h 21 $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #41 – The Hateful Eight and Star Wars: The Force AwakensEpisode #41 In episode #41, your hosts (Erik Marshall, Nick Schlegel and Chris Gullen) discuss Quentin Tarantino’s eighth feature film The Hateful Eight and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We start with a discussion of Tarantino in general before diving into the film. Spoiler: 2/3 of us loved the movie. In segment 2, we turn into a bunch of … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/01/27/episode-41-the-hateful-eight-and-star-wars-the-force-awakens/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #41 – The Hateful Eight and Star Wars: The Force Awakens →</s...

2016-01-2700 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.The Year in Review – 2015: Special EpisodeThat’s a Wrap happily presents its 2015 year in review. Chris may join in later with his picks but for this 365 day roundup Erik and Nick share their favorite films, television and books of 2015. For Erik, Ex Machina took the top honor for his favorite film of the year (covered in-depth in Episode … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/01/05/the-year-in-review-2015-special-episode/" class="more-link">Continue reading The Year in Review – 2015: Special Episode →</a>

2016-01-0500 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #40: Holiday movies and A Very Murray ChristmasEpisode #40 This time Nick, Erik and Chris tackle holiday movies, including movies explicitly about Christmas and movies we like to watch during the holiday season. It’s a fun, loose conversation with some cinematic gems. We then decided to watch the Netflix special A Very Murray Christmas, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray and Paul … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/12/10/episode-40-holiday-movies-and-a-very-murray-christmas/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #40: Holiday movies and A Very Murray Christmas →</span...

2015-12-1000 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #39 – Ex Machina and Wes CravenEpisode #39 Please join us for episode #39 where we discuss the science fiction darling of many critics and audiences this year, Alex Garland’s Ex Machina (2015). Erik and Nick discuss their reactions to the film and also the topic of gendered/sexualized androids, robots and cyborgs trending now and in the recent past. In segment two, … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/10/02/episode-39-ex-machina-and-wes-craven/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #39 – Ex Machina and Wes Craven →</a>

2015-10-0300 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #37 – The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Netflix’s DaredevilEpisode # 37 The Marvel Cinematic Universe & Netflix’s Daredevil For Episode #37, Erik, Nick and Chris tackle the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as the Netflix streaming series, Daredevil. The guys give a brief history of the superhero genre from the eighties up to the present including commenting on the (somewhat controversial) acquisition … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/07/22/episode-37-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-and-netflixs-daredevil/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #37 – The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Netflix’s Daredevil →</a>

2015-07-2200 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #35 – Top Ten Films of the 1980’sEpisode #35 In this episode, the guys go totally 80’s with their top ten films from the decade that gave us hair bands, Ronny Reagan and zombies that danced to pop music. Join Erik, Nick and Chris as they discuss their favorite picks and spend a lot of time quoting one particular film about golf. Don’t … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/05/05/episode-35-top-films-of-the-1980s/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #35 – Top Ten Films of the 1980’s →</

2015-05-0600 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #34 – Remakes: Out of the Past & Against All OddsEpisode #34 In this episode, Erik, Nick and Chris introduce a new feature!! Original Films and Their Remakes. They inaugurate with the 1947 film noir classic Out of the Past and its updated version, Against All Odds from 1984. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Links Here is the amazon page of Nick’s upcoming book! It will be … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/04/20/episode-34-remakes-out-of-the-past-against-all-odds/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #34 – Remakes: Out of the Past & Against All Odds →<...

2015-04-2100 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #33 – Top Ten Films of the 1990sEpisode #33 It was, in retrospect (and despite the above image), a very good decade for film. The last gasp of a pre-blockbuster-superhero-dominated era when the new, “New Hollywood” (Kevin Smith, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez – etc) found easy distributive flow from indie and import giant MIRAMAX. Join Erik, Nick and Chris as they countdown … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/03/20/episode-33-top-ten-films-of-the-1990s/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #33 – Top Ten Films of the 1990s →</a>

2015-03-2000 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #29 – The One I Love & SNL at 40!Episode #29 Join Erik, Nick and Chris as they discuss Charlie McDowell’s “The One I Love.” This 2014 release was mostly well-received. The guys agree and weigh in from a narrative and aesthetic perspective, but more importantly, they talk about the film’s economics and its distribution model. In segment two, we list some of our all-time favorite skits … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/11/05/episode-29-one-love-snl-40/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #29 – The One I Love & SNL at 40! →

2014-11-0500 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #28 – Top 10 Films of the MillenniumEpisode #28 The title says it all: Chris, Nick and Erik talk about their top 10 films of the Millennium (so far). Leave comments below to tell us what we missed, or give us your Top 10. WARNING: IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW AHEAD OF TIME WHAT OUR SELECTIONS ARE, READ NO FURTHER!!! … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/10/16/episode-28-top-10-films-millenium/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #28 – Top 10 Films of the Millennium →</a>

2014-10-1600 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #27 – Only Lovers Left Alive & Favorite Film PodcastsEpisode #27 In the latest episode, the guys (once again a trio) are back to discuss Jim Jarmusch’s masterpiece Only Lovers Left Alive. After waxing vampiric for awhile, Erik, Nick and Chris then discuss their favorite film podcasts, the links for which are below. Also, you can check out the thoughts of our friend and colleague, … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/09/23/episode-27-lovers-left-alive-favorite-film-podcasts/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #27 – Only Lovers Left Alive & Favorite Film Podcasts →</span...

2014-09-2300 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

That's a Wrap!Episode #26 - Under the Skin and Robin WilliamsEpisode #26 Hello everyone! That's a Wrap is proud to bring you Episode #26, which examines 2013's Under The Skin, a powerful and brave film that has made many 10 Best lists while simultaneosly managing to "alienate" some audiences. We tackle the complex film and then move on to segment two, which is dedicated to remembering Robin Williams. Links Mentioned: A few of Nick's recent frame jobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoSWbyvdhHw

2014-08-221h 12 $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #24 – Zizek’s Pervert’s Guide Movies and Room 237Episode #24 Nick and Erik tackle Zizek’s The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology and The Shining documentary Room 237 as two opposite sides of the spectrum of criticism. Is one form of analysis privileged over another? Should it be? Tune in and let us know! Links Mentioned: South Park: Mystery of the Urinal Deuce Pervert’s Guide … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/07/11/episode-24-zizeks-perverts-guide-movies-room-237/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #24 – Zizek’s Pervert’s Guide Movies and Room 237 →</a&

2014-07-1100 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

That's a Wrap!Episode# 24 - Zizek's Pervert's Guides and Room 237Episode #24 Nick and Erik tackle Zizek's The Pervert's Guide to Ideology and The Shining documentary Room 237 as two opposite sides of the spectrum of criticism. Is one form of analysis privileged over another? Should it be? Tune and let us know! Links Mentioned: South Park: Mystery of the Urinal Deuce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHE5YUNkssQ&feature=kp

2014-07-111h 16 $That\'s a Wrap!$

2014-07-111h 16 $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #18 – Top 5 Favorite Films to “Look At” & House of Cards S02Episode #18 Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their very favorite films to “look at.” We each take turns presenting our TOP 5 best-loved films that we admire simply for their visual beauty. A tough task to be sure, but we did our best and include a brief short-list of honorable mentions at the end. … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/02/21/episode-18-top-5-favorite-films-look-house-cards-s02/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #18 – Top 5 Favorite Films to “Look At” & House of Cards S02 →<

2014-02-2100 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #17 – Film Theory: FTW or WTF?Episode #17 We have a rather sprawling discussion of film theory, reminiscing about graduate school and the process of grappling with difficult writing. Toward the end, Erik starts talking about fiction that does the work of film theory (Amazon affiliate links to most of the books appear below). Links mentioned: Auction site for movie memorabilia: … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/01/30/episode-17-film-theory-ftw-wtf/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #17 – Film Theory: FTW or WTF? →</a>

2014-01-3000 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #16 – The CanyonsEpisode #16 In their year-ending episode, Erik, Nick and Chris discuss Paul Schrader’s The Canyons from every possible angle. The film polarized critics yet was appreciated by scholars and cinephiles. In segment 2, the guys discuss their favorite episodes and moments over the maiden year of the podcast. Finally, Erik Marshall, Nicholas Schlegel and Christopher Gullen … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/12/29/episode-16-canyons/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #16 – The Canyons →</a>

2013-12-3000 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #15 – Roundtable Discussion with The Projection BoothEpisode #15 In this special episode, Erik, Nick and Chris have a roundtable with Mike White and Rob St. Mary, hosts of the fantastic The Projection Booth podcast. The guys all discuss the question on whether or not film is still relevant. Over the last decade, technological, social, economic and aesthetic changes have forced filmmakers, studios, … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/11/27/episode-15-roundtable-discussion-projection-booth/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #15 – Roundtable Discussion with The Projection Booth →</a&g

2013-11-2800 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

That's a Wrap!Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to WatchEpisode #14 In Segment One of this epsiode, Erik, Nick and Chris talk about the MPAA ratings system, and specifically the film This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick. The film (and our discussion) focuses heavily on the … Continue reading →The post Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to Watch appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

2013-11-151h 24 $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to WatchEpisode #14 In Segment One of this epsiode, Erik, Nick and Chris talk about the MPAA ratings system, and specifically the film This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick. The film (and our discussion) focuses heavily on the rather uneven and mysterious ratings criteria for Hollywood films and the fact that the MPAA … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/11/15/taw14-mpaa-ratingsthis-film-yet-rated-foreign-films-watch/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to Watch <span class="...

2013-11-1500 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

2013-11-151h 24 $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special EpisodeSupplemental Episode Erik and Nick were impressed by Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity. In fact, they’ve dedicated a supplemental episode between shows 13 and 14 to this box-office monster and critical darling. In many ways, Gravity presents a possible model or methodology that Hollywood could and should take seriously. The film’s narrative simplicity – with its focus on … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/10/18/gravity-2013-a-thats-a-wrap-special-episode/" class="more-link">Continue reading Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special Episode →</a>

2013-10-1800 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

That's a Wrap!Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special EpisodeSupplemental Episode Erik and Nick were impressed by Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity. In fact, they’ve dedicated a supplemental episode between shows 13 and 14 to this box-office monster and critical darling. In many ways, Gravity presents a possible model or methodology that … Continue reading →The post Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special Episode appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

2013-10-1843 min $That\'s a Wrap!$

That's a Wrap!Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of SteelEpisode #9 We explore two lengthy topics in our 9th episode of That’s a Wrap! Principal photography begins with part one of a two-part series on film pedagogy. Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their various approaches to teaching film in … Continue reading →The post Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of Steel appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

2013-08-091h 56 $That\'s a Wrap!$

2013-08-091h 56 $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of SteelEpisode #9 We explore two lengthy topics in our 9th episode of That’s a Wrap! Principal photography begins with part one of a two-part series on film pedagogy. Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their various approaches to teaching film in past years, today and well into the future. They discuss, among other things, the importance … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/08/09/episode-9-back-to-school-teaching-film-man-of-steel/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of Steel →

2013-08-0900 min $That\'s a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.$

That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #8 – State of CinemaEpisode #8 Do you recall the days when spectacle-driven “event” cinema was the exception, not the rule? Mid and low-concept minded films have been an endangered species over the years… This is not to say that we don’t have films to counter this increasingly stupid strategy (Erik and I just went and saw, and podcasted … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/07/25/episode-8-state-of-cinema/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #8 – State of Cinema →</a>

2013-07-2500 min