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The AgencyMEMENTO MORI-David Cronenberg's The ShroudsSpecial agent Payton McCarthy-Simas joins Candy to discuss David Cronenberg’s new movie THE SHROUDS. Payton McCarty-Simas is a an author, programmer, and film critic based in New York City. They hold a Masters in film and media studies from Columbia University, where she focused her research on horror film, psychedelia, and the occult in particular. Payton’s writing has been featured in The Brooklyn Rail, Metrograph’s Journal, Rue Morgue, Film Daze, and others, and she is the author of two books, One Step Short of Crazy: National Treasure and the Landscape of American Conspir...2025-04-291h 09

The AgencyBlack Bag And Oprah Behind The BastardsSpecial Agent Sarah and I saw Black Bag recently. A fantastic movie by Stephen Soderberg about a company of spies. We also both listened to the podcast series "Behind The Bastards" Oprah 6 part edition. Thanks for listening...forgive our initial sound challenges but it smoothes out after a couple of minutes. Find us on social media for extra content and email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2025-03-291h 29

The AgencySearching For GodzillaRaconteur, herpetologist, and Cormac McCarthy scholar Rick Wallach joins Special Agent Sarah and Candy to discuss his forthcoming book IN SEARCH OF GODZILLA: MYTH, STAGECRAFT AND POLITICS IN ISHIRO HONDA'S MASTERPIECE. Everything monster in this episode folks. Did you know the connections between Kurosawa and Honda? Did you know women were liberated to equality in Japan before the USA...by the USA? What was the migration feeding path of Godzilla? Thank you for listening! Write us at: the agency.podcast@gmail.com Find supplementary content on our social media...2025-03-101h 44

The AgencyA Complete UnknownTravis returns to talk about the new Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Thank you for listening and please let us know what you think about the movie or the episode...or anything. Email to: qheagency.podcast@gmail.com 2025-02-101h 01

The AgencyTHE TRAITORS: Killing is my business and business is good.A full episode on the reality game show THE TRAITORS! Welcoming back Food blogger Foodigenous and Michelle (One of Candy's roomies) to discuss their mutual passion of the murderous series hosted by Alan Cummings. Why is the series an international hit with franchises in at least five countries? How does the game theory play out? Who is going to win Season 3 USA? And can we convince Foodigeous to watch the UK versions? Thank you for listening and we would love to know who you think will win and who your favourite players are....please email us...2025-02-031h 01

The AgencyWhy Does Manson Still Haunt Us?Special Agent Sarah fills us in on the non-fiction book "CHAOS: Charles Manson and the Secret History of the Sixties" by Tom O'Neill. (with Dan Piepenburg) Sarah posted she was reading this book on social media a while ago and it's been an item floating about podcast worthy. Why do we still care about Charles Manson? Thank you for listening and if you feel like emailing us, correct our information or add to it...please email us at: the agency.podcast@gmail.com 2025-01-261h 07

The AgencyFrom Vietnam With LoveEugene and Stagg check in from Hanoi...where they talk about the food, the mountains and the caves they have been visiting. Thank you for listening. Check our social media pages for tons of photos. Email us at the agency.podcast@gmail.com 2024-11-201h 19

The AgencyThe Bob Dylan EpisodeThe agents are excited to welcome Travis McDonald to talk about Weird Bob...everything Bob for our long overdue episode on Bob Dylan. Travis McDonald is a writer and teacher from Massachusetts. His fiction, essays, and reviews have appeared in Puerto del Sol, the Atticus Review, Areo Review, Rock Music Studies, and elsewhere. He is currently an English professor in the School of Writing & Literature at Front Range Community College in Colorado. 2024-10-231h 17

The AgencyTwo BrunosThank you for listening! As usual the agents discuss a few topics. Eugene lets us know about the new sports scandal in chess. Candy presented a paper in Knoxville. Eugene and Candy talk about suppressed design in artifacts and poetry. Eugene has been exploring all kinds of Youtube videos and Candy saw Francis Ford Coppola's epic new film Megalopolis. (not Megatropolis!) Please email us your comments or thoughts to: the agency.podcast@gmail.com Or visit our Facebook group: https://www.fac...2024-10-161h 22

The AgencySpacetime Is DoomedTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!! The agents are back from hiatus. Eugene shares about his trip to fiddle camp in Pembroke Ontario. He saw two compelling documentaries "Searching For Sugarman" and "Cowboy Cartel." Candy also recommends a documentary about 5 magicians and a murder mystery on a deck of playing cards. Please email questions, comments, complaints, hopes and dreams to: the agency.podcast@gmail.com 2024-09-171h 08

The AgencyBikersSpecial guest for today's episode is Anthony Stagg, the artist known as Stagg. This was recorded at Agency World Headquarters in Toronto Canada. This episode: Stagg in Kensington Market Busking Toronto: change and traffic Flaming Hot The Bike Riders (and other biker stories) Drive Away Dolls 2024-07-191h 00

The AgencyWas it MurderIn this episode, Candy and Eugene welcome Special Agent Sarah back to the podcast. On September 8, 1985, Ana Mendieta, a 36 year old artist well-known for her feminist-focused work, died after plunging from a 34th story window in New York. Her husband, Carl Andre, also a well-known artist, was present at the time, and was subsequently charged with her murder. In 1988, he was acquitted of wrong-doing in her death. The story of Mendieta's death has lingered, especially since the 2022 Death of an Artist podcast. The Agents discuss the case at length in today's episode. Thank y...2024-06-101h 29

The AgencyTorawno, Toronto or TrawnnaIn this episode The Agents hold a rambling discussion ranging from affordable housing, universal basic income, YouTubing, the heyday of blogging, Facebook memes, to the Bata girls, Edmonton in winter, and the Lake Shore West Garden Tour. Also in this episode, Agent Candy sees a friend of the podcast perform and Agent Eugene cannot remember the name of the town of Prescott, Ontario. Apologies to Prescott. Additionally... The Great Escaper (bring Kleenex) Furiosa - the 5th Mad Max film Bob Carlin's My Memories of John Hartford. 2024-06-041h 13

The Agency2 HeistsThe Agents are back after a short hiatus and talking about...Civil War, recent chess championship, chess scandal, Ripley and a favourite topic heists! Thank you for listening!!! Please send email to theagency.podcast@gmail.com And find extra content on Facebook and Instagram. 2024-05-071h 14

The AgencyNow is NowThis episode: Mr. DIY Listener Mail The Southwest Popular/American Culture Conference The Monster of Wall Street American Nightmare The Regime Eugene reads Candy's paper Thank you for listening. Special thanks to our supporters on Patreon for helping with the bills. We'd love to hear from you: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2024-03-151h 19

The AgencyA Weird FeelingThis episode: Travels with Candy Women of the Louvre Tours Slow Horses - great concept, and it has Gary Oldman, but... Why is the new True Detective so lame? Listener mail fail Opening theme is a traditional tune called Wild Hog in the Woods. Closing theme is another traditional tune called Lady on the Green. Both are played on solo banjo by Agent Eugene. 2024-02-0551 min

The AgencyThe Norwich FilesThis episode: Travels with Candy The Wurlitzers Saltburn The Iron Claw True Detective goes to Alaska Thanks for listening - we love you! Special thanks to our Patrons, who help pay the bills. Email the Agents anytime and give us a piece of your mind: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2024-01-2355 min

The AgencyFoodigenousA chance meeting between Agent Candy Minx and food blogger Adam Horvath over grilled oysters in New Orleans led to today's foodie-friendly episode, as we welcome Adam to The Agency. Please check out Adam's blog, called Foodigenous. You can find it here: https://www.foodigenous.com/ The Agents love to hear from you. Email: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-12-0859 min

The Agency30 Century ManThis episode, we welcome Sarah Elliott back to The Agency to discuss the 2006 documentary Scott Walker: 30 Century Man. Scott Walker's early musical success was with the pop band The Walker Brothers. They weren't brothers, nor was their name Walker. They performed pop music like their familiar hit, The Sun Ain't Goin' to Shine Anymore. 30 Century Man chronicles Scott Walker's transition toward an experimental music which included percussion generated by punching a slab of meat. Were you into Scott Walker's music? Join us to hear about his unique history as told in 30 Century Man. 2023-12-0559 min

The AgencyA Secret LetterThe Agents are back after a hiatus. Thank you for joining us and thank you for listening. What are we reading? What are we watching? But more importantly..what are you reading and watching? Please email us and let us know...anything! Email to theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-10-271h 14

The AgencyPaint JobThe Agents get an overhaul,make chili sauce and wonder why they are still using social media platforms. Please tell us what you think about Facebook, google and access to information...or anything else you're thinking about. What good movies or tv have you watched lately? We love your email: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-09-061h 02

The AgencyEric Noden’s BluesThe agents spend some time with Eric Noden, American Roots musician, with an international following, talking about his work, music and travel tips. We appreciate you listening and hope you enjoy this great conversation. Eric plays for us too! Find out where to stream, watchand listen live with Eric Noden here: https://ericnoden.com 2023-08-1038 min

The AgencyThe KillersWhat's it like to get a letter from a serial killer? Why are we obsessed with serial killers, murder podcasts and Dateline? We talk to serial killer expert and aficionado Eva Staton this week. Fortunately there are a lot of songs about serial killers and murder so we can augment the educational content of this episode with some clips of killer songs. Thank you for listening and pleas elet us know what you think...text us at 312-618-0880 or email us at: thegency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-07-311h 13

The AgencyChain ReactionThe Agents see Oppenheimer, go to Chicago for The Bear and time travel with Indianna Jones. Thank you for listening. Please email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com You could also text us at: 312-618-0880 2023-07-271h 07

The AgencyJury DutySpecial guest this episode: Anthony Stagg Garden Tour Contemporary quilts in Paducah Kentucky Little Canada and lunch at the Imperial Pub Asteroid City Fast X Jury Duty 2023-06-2858 min

The AgencyWe Are All Greg-The Succession EpisodeWhy do we love SUCCESSION? The writerss behind "Telladega Nights" and "Anchorman" produced the addictive series SUCCESSION and we can't stop watching. The writing is so mischievious it's easy to forget it's satire when everything seems so serious. Eugene and Candy welcome Special Agent Sarah to the episode to talk about everything they have enjoyed about the series. We hope you enjoy this discussion and we hope you email your thoughts and opinions about the series to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-06-121h 29

The AgencyBuddhist Sculptors Of JapanThe Agents have a fascinating conversation with filmmkaer Yujiro Seki about his documentary "Carving The Divine." Yujiro tells us about behind-the-scenes personal directive to make a unique movie. The documentary offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve a legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. Yujiro has made a film that would make Werner Herzog proud in it's ability to contrast the woodcarvers passion for craft up against dominant contemporary culture . Viewers can begin to ask "What is technology? What do I want from my images and objects? Do we va...2023-06-0559 min

The AgencyUnintended ConsequencesThis episode: Blackberry (the movie) House Musical AI Follies New Zines My 3-year old could do better than that Tehran (the tv show) Loudermilk Toronto Mayor's Race Gordon Lightfoot RIP ....and more Email The Agents: theagency.podcast@gmail.com The opening music of this episode is a live version of Gordon Lightfoot's Early Morning Rain, ripped from YouTube for educational purposes. 2023-05-121h 45

The AgencyHouse MusicalWe talk to creators Scott Free and Marcus Waller about their new musical HOUSE MUSICAL. The production is playing late April at The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois. The agents also share their love for New York City. Candy still doesn't have Netflix or HBO and Eugene is caught up on Succession and has an idea. Please send us ideas for episodes, or your thoughts on life, the world and the universe to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-04-071h 16

The AgencyKeanu vs BronsonThis episode The Agents speak with Peyton McCarty-Simas about witches in horror films, a subject which includes psychedelics and discussion on political movements. Also: John Wick 4 (or... who would win a cage match between Keanu, Liam Neeson, and Charles Bronson) Ted Lasso Succession - it's back Art and politics - Kent Monkman at the ROM + listener mail and more Thanks for listening. Email The Agents: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-03-291h 23

The AgencyMurder at IkeaThis episode, your Agents discuss the 2019 Ari Aster folk-horror film, Midsommar. Thank you for listening. Email the Agents: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2023-03-2442 min

The AgencyRipperologyIn this episode, Agents Candy and Eugene are joined by Special Agent Sarah Elliot to talk about the Whitechapel Murders - new theories, some bizarre; what the victims were really like, and 19th Century London compared to cities today. Read more from Sarah at Swallowing the Camel: https://swallowingthecamel.me/ Thank you for listening. You can reach the Agents anytime by email: theagency.podcast@gmail.com We love hearing from you and we may read your note on-air, 2023-03-201h 05

The AgencyHispanic WitchesThe Agents had a blast talking to Associate Professor Irma Cantu from Texas A&M International University about witches. What are the differences between Salen Witch Trial witches and Hispanic Witches? Quite a lot. We travel through Inquisitional Archives, female protests, healthcare, herbalism and freedom. And more! We want to know what you think, what you're watching, reading, making...email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! 2023-03-1346 min

The AgencyThe Art of MisdirectionThis episode: CIA Backlash AI Resistance The Slap (and how to get attention) Weird Tales and Absurd Characters DakhaBrakha at Koerner Hall Morrisseau fraudsters busted I Just Don't Know What to do with Myself Creatives and Art Workers Email from Andy ...and more Our opening theme is a traditional tune called Wild Hog in the Woods, played by Agent Eugene on clawhammer banjo. The ending musical snippet for this episode is from Sho Z-Pod Duba from a Tiny Desk Concert by DakhaBrakha. This...2023-03-121h 22

The AgencyBack in the SaddleWe're back from haitus. This episode: A New Paper Dog Rescues Quilting with our special guest, Adamandia Kapsalis The Broker Slow Horses When numbers get serious Severance Glass Onion Yay or Nay Poker Face The Half-time Show Opening snippet from an old interview with Bob Dylan in San Francisco. The snippet of Let the Mystery Be at the end is by Iris Dement. Both are used for educational purposes. The Agents extend a big thank to our guest Adamandia. 2023-02-161h 39

The AgencyThe Secret Life of FigsThis week: We have a special guest this week. Vernon Cisney, a professor of philosophy at Gettysburg College in PA joins The Agents to discuss The Joker. Also..... Movies Lists In Bruges The Spy Who Dumped Me And more. We're taking a hiatus to recharge our batteries. Please enjoy the other 172 episodes of The Agency while we're away. See you in early spring. Thanks for listening! 2022-11-011h 45

The AgencyThe Activist CookbookThis week: Listener mail Celebrity bad behaviour Armed and Hammered The remake of Rebecca Heist movies (and Eugene's fave actor) The Activist Cookbook The Passenger The Lost Daughter ....and much more The ending music tag of this episode is from Drinkin' Wine Spo-dee-o-dee by Stick McGhee, 1949. 2022-10-261h 17

The AgencyHate, Deception, Memory and BlackmailThis week: A Contronym Quiz Hitchcock's Rebecca (more twists than even Ozark?) Listener mail An announcement Thanks for listening. 2022-10-181h 12

The AgencyA Non-linear EpisodeAnother deep dive into the drama erupting in the chess world. Is Eugene off-put by non-linear narratives? Is Candy watching too many depressing shows? Email the agents anytime about anything at: theagency.podcast.com 2022-10-111h 25

The AgencyLittle BitchEpisode 169 Opening trash talk from Grandmaster Ben Finegold's YouTube. Full video: https://youtu.be/bf3Z3gb62zo This week: More chess drama Adventures in Connecticut Sci-fi predictions Blonde and the cult of celebrity An autumn visit to The Comfort Food Diner The Outlaws Moonage Daydream Wisdom from Agent Eugene's dad Premium Rush (not the name of a weed shop) Trump voters, junk food and driving to work Dragon's Den repeats (for American listeners, it's the Canadian version of Shark Tank) Robin Hood...2022-10-041h 24

The AgencyJust PlayThe agents both watched THE WOMAN KING with the always remarkable Viola Davis. Eugene is working on mosaics and Candy spent time with Dennis McCarthy. Thank you for listening! We want to hear from you! Please email us at theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-09-2855 min

The AgencyCheating at Chess?This week: Candy goes to Georgia Crazy chess scandal Making the Cut Thirteen Lives Lizzo's Watch Out For the Big Grrrls Delhi Crime Season 2 ....and more Thanks for listening! 2022-09-211h 02

The AgencyGhost ArmyEugene is fine-tuning his passions and Candy is lost in space. The agents read a listener's email, get their cards read, and prepare for a literary conference. What do Bill Blass, Star Wars, spy novels and fiddles have in common? Who knows but this podcast brings them all together! We would love to hear what you are reading and watching and hope you will email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-09-151h 08

The AgencySeparating The Art From The Artist?Can you separate the artwork from the artist? “I have assumed as axiomatic that a creation, a work of art, is autonomous,” T.S. Eliot. Eliot himself now an artist who challenges critics in hindsight about his own work. Eliot scholars debate the possible prejudice and anti-semitism in his work. Does it mean the poet, rather than the poem's narrator, is prejudiced? Is a comedy routine with sexist or inflammatory viewpoints reflecting the performers own ethics or is it part of reflecting the culture to create such humour? Eugene and Candy talk bout whet...2022-09-071h 28

The AgencySky DancersEugene finished fermenting for his homemade hot sauce. Candy learns some new sewing techniques. Do you watch Jeopardy? Do you watch Game of Thrones and it's new prequel HOUSE OF THE DRAGON? Are serial killers extra smart? The agents both saw Jordan Peele's new movie NOPE. Their review begins at 34:45. 2022-08-2454 min

The AgencyDon’t Think, RethreadThe Agents talk about the economy, culture and desire for truffles. Eugene watched "The Truffle Hunters: this week, setting off a train of thoughts on "tradition " and "initiation." They both watched Melissa McCarthy's new series "God's Favorite Idiot." Eugene fermented something special and Candy has been taking sewing lessons. Thank you for listening and please send emails to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-08-161h 05

The AgencyChutney, Movie Stars and TrainsThe agents go to the movies for BULLET TRAIN. They also watch a pirate treasure hunt on Netflix. Candy encourages Eugene to watch Ethan Hawke produced THE LAST MOVIE STARS. We want to hear from you about cultural representation, treasure hunting, Joanne Woodward, what you're cooking...or is Tru,p going down with stolen documents? O just about anything! Email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-08-091h 15

The AgencyOzarks Rabbit HoleSpecial thanks this week to our guest, Lauren Willette. Lauren is a doctoral student in the Heritage Studies Program at Arkansas State University. Many of us know little about the region known as The Ozarks, beyond what we see on the Ozark TV show. Lauren takes us down an Ozarks rabbit hole and gives us a much better picture. Also this week: We visit the Comfort Food Diner to talk brownies. Walnuts, yay or nay? Reality TV: from F-Boys to home cooks The Gray Man Shania Candy's sewing update Special...2022-08-021h 49

The AgencyHack The SystemCandy and Eugene welcome documentary filmmaker Nico Edwards to discuss outlier travel, adventure and filmmaking on a 120 foot sailboat going to Antarctica. That's a mouthful. The agents saw two documentaries directed by Nico Edwards and found them both compelling. The conversation with Nico stands out as one of their favorites. The 2017 feature documentary "Sea Gypsies:The Far Side of the World" is the center of the discussion but both the film and Nico's conversation are generative. The documentary follows " a small group of modern seafaring gypsies as they strike out across the largest expanse of of uninhabited g...2022-07-271h 05

The AgencyThe Airheaded And Fanatical Candy MinxThis week the agents watch a German comedy. They talk about learning a new skill and Michael Pollan's new documentary HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. Please write all your thoughts and dreams to the agents at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-07-191h 00

The AgencyElvis is EverywhereThis week: Opening: from Elvis is Everywhere by Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper The Agents discuss a fab cat & mouse cop show called We Hunt Together + (you guessed it) Elvis. We love to hear from you: theagency.podcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! 2022-07-131h 20

The AgencyNo Lard in my CroissantsSpecial thanks this episode to Leo Quintao (@quintao.ink on Instagram) and to Flamewise Ink. This week: Agent Eugene gets a tattoo (Rule #6) Interview with tattoo artist @quintao.ink (9:20) Apocalypse and Heroism Croissants Near North Sculpture A Big Head Pour me a shrub, if you will A delayed smash hit I don't know art but I know what I like Email the Agents anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-07-071h 02

The AgencyTrade CraftThis week: Corn Dads in restaurants Cleaning chopsticks Napkin Money Breaking Down Top Gun Maverick The Dambusters Top Secret Sewing Comedians in Cars Public Realm Paradise The Honourable Schoolboy Street Festivals..... .....and more. Please enjoy the episode. Email the Agents anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-06-301h 12

The AgencyHo! The WestThe agents heard you and your suggestion to watch "Slow West" and Revisionist Westerns as a topic. Candy is sewing and Eugene is cooking. All fun all day. We read email from special agents Vox and Adamandia. Please share your dreams, hopes, conflicts and requests with us! Email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-06-221h 06

The AgencyPlay Till Ya DieThank you for listening! xxxooo The agents watch three music documentaries. The first, Dave Grohl’s WHAT DRIVES US about life on the road of bands in vans. The next music focused documentary is MARY J. BLIGE: MY LIFE about the 25th anniversary tour celebrating Blige’s phenomenal album “My Life.” And third the music doc-based work is a series set in Virginia of a competition to cast a gospel choir by Bishop Ezekiel Wiliams and co-produced by his nephew Pharrell Williams, called VOICES ON FIRE. Please let us know what you think. Have you...2022-06-151h 16

The AgencyMarmalade SandwichesThis week: Listener mail Bob's Burgers - the movie Paddington 2 - almost perfect John le Carré's final novel Poor Koko Email The Agents anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-06-081h 00

The AgencyA Game Called GoEugene and Candy watch a documentary about aspiring Go game players vying for professional Go player status. The documentary is called "The Surrounding Game". They also talk about some food, art, government grants their email account. And more about Go. Please feel free to write us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-06-011h 10

The AgencyHollywood BabylonHollywood creates some new works that look at itself. identity and ego-death as the way to have a meaningful life. We watch THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT, MATRIX 4 and THE OFFER. Eugene gets back to making a fiddle and Candy keeps on dieting. Thank you for listening. The agents would love to hear from you please email to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-05-241h 39

The AgencyStealth RaccoonsThis week: Drag Race The Tremor of Forgery Stealth Raccoons Warblers and Piping Plovers Listener Meatloaf We Own This City ....and plenty of this and that and the other thing. Please join us. 2022-05-181h 19

The AgencyOwl Theory, Tattoos and MeatloafEveryone seems to be watching THE STAIRCASE and so are we. On this episode: Camping Birds Birdwatching What we are cooking (meatloaf and chicken thighs) East Side Toronto Don Valley River Cherry Beach Owl Theory The Staircase Tattoos If you have a wolf or rocket tattoo...we apologize in advance. Email us to share your meatloaf recipe or to ask Eugene to get a tattoo to: theagency.pod...2022-05-101h 20

The AgencyBehavior ModificationThis week: Birds and Cars Museums Fatima to Graceland Atlas of the Heart Sweet Bitter Arm of Gold Barry Spinster We Own this City 2022-05-041h 20

The AgencyAdrenaline ShotThank you for listening!!!! Eugene is back and Candy is in Tennessee. News updates on fiddle-making. Compartive notes on meatloaf. Please email the agents about anything at theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-04-261h 24

The AgencyDream HijackersThis week Candy co-hosts with The Agency's special corespondant Sarah Elliot. We talk about the uptick in documentaries about con artists, especially men, who prey on women. Very sucessful women Eugene was missed but he will be back very soon. Candy also hangs out at The Peppermill in Las Vegas with stand up comic Kristeen Von Hagen. Kristeen is a long time colleague of Candy and she works with the troupe PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear please tell your friends. We would...2022-04-231h 04

The AgencySay I Love You And Mean ItWe discovered the best movie of 2019, PARASITE...and now we discover and claim the best movie of 2022. EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE It's a consensus among the agents. You must see it! ASAP. Oh and Candy talks about the first time she did acid. Plus more great tv, JULIA, ALL THE OLD KNIVES and TOKYO VICE. Please let us know what you're watching loving, thinking and email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com If you want to write us snail mail...or send us something: ...2022-04-141h 11

The AgencyThe Agents vs TechnologyThe Week: Technology twins Nick Cave & Warren Ellis at Massey Hall Blue Steel (a film from 1990 with Jamie Lee Curtis) Max and Chris (YouTube faves) The Grammys A Casino for Chicago? Winning Time Bruce Willis Listener mail email The Agents anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-04-071h 18

The AgencyBeauty and ChaosThis week.... Yes we talk about "the slap" Also... Crimson Tide; The Conversation; Winning Time: the rise and fall of the Lakers' Dynasty; and My Neighbor Totoro. Surprise guest appearance by Claudia Guajardo. Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-03-301h 22

The AgencyBilly The KidWe are super excited to talk with author Dennis McCarthy about his 2021 novel THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BILLY THE KID. Music found on this episode for educational purposes is the French national anthem on fiddle performed by Charles Morey. Also "Goodbye Old Paint" performed by Harry McClintock and "Captain O Keane" on harp by Paul Hardwick of a Torlough O Carlan piece. Thank you for listening and please email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com Dennis McCarthy's novel is available at all fine book...2022-03-2257 min

The AgencyKubasonifiedSpecial guest: Brian Cherwick from The Kubasonics! Also this week: FIRE Vitrectomy Jack Whitehall - Travels with my father Turning Red Love is Blind ...and more Email us anytime - we love mail. theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-03-151h 26

The AgencyWomen WarriorsThis week: The Agents chat with presenters from the Southwest Popular / American Culture Association's 43rd Annual Conference. Deborah Deacon and Stacy Fowler on Women in the Military Lisa Floryshak - Faith-based Cooking Enjoy the program. If you would like to contact the Agents, email anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com If you are coo-coo for Coco-puffs about our little podcast and you want to help pay some bills, we'd really appreciate your support. Please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=24378373 and please tell your friends! 2022-03-071h 12

The AgencyThe Purpose of This CallThis week: A is for Albuqurque Office Space Then We Came to the End No Sudden Moves Jack Reacher (the one with the tall guy with lots of muscles) YouTube picks ....and more Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com We love to hear from you. We'd like to know this week: what was your fave concert experience? Your worst? What was the last concert you attended before the pandemic appeared? 2022-03-021h 01

The AgencyFear of FlyingThe Agents cover a lot of ground this week... Candy Minx in Albuquerque More Inventing Anna His Girl Friday Charm City Kings The Notebook of Leonardo da Vinci Tokyo Trial Downfall Reacher Juxtapose Radio Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-02-231h 04

The AgencyThe Soho GriftersEugene makes a movie list of what to watch. Candy agrees to watch one of his picks. Even more con artist content: Inventing Anna. Fiddle building. Posthumanism: Giles Delueze influences Rosi Braidotti Best and worst concerts (well some of them) The Kid Detective Altered Carbon Bladerunner 2049 Women in refrigerators Good robots versus bad robots. We would love to know your best concert experience. And your worse. Please email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-02-161h 32

The AgencyCarnies and Haunted HousesThe agents have been busy. This week: Nightmare Alley Collage artist and mail artist Ray Johnson at the Art Institute of Chicago True crime Ghostbusters Power of the Dog + skillet cornbread at the Comfort Food Diner We love to hear from you. Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-02-091h 22

The AgencyIonospheric EffectsThis week The Agency welcomes traditional musicians Patt Plunkett and Charlie Walden (Patt & Possum) to the program. Join us for some fab music and chat. The agents also enjoy a lively discussion about Alfred Hitchcock's 1946 film Notorious....and more! Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-02-021h 23

The AgencySpotted DickThis week: ...What is Elon Musk reading these days? ...Two great satires: Best in Show and Being There ...Wordle ...Yet another coming of age story - The Tender Bar ...Food and History + pudding in N. America vs pudding in the UK ...Can Eugene make a fiddle? and much more Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-01-261h 47

The AgencyAwkward AFAll the best movies. All the time. We watch at least three great movies this week. MacBeth. The French Dispatch. The Firm. Strangers On A Train. Tell us what you are doing...cooking, reading, watching. We love your email and thank you for listening! Email to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-01-191h 04

The AgencyNettie’s Frog-Gigging Kick-a-poo and other storiesThis week the Agents are joined by a returning guest, song-writer, singer and multi-instrumentalist David Sawyer + plenty of the usual shenanigans. Music on this week's program: Barney Rubble's Fit of Jealousy (I love you Wilma) performed by Jessie Burnett and written by David Sawyer John Bullard's tune, written and performed by David Sawyer Nettie's Frog-Gigging Kick-a-poo, written and performed by David Sawyer John Bullard's tune, performed by Michelle Paine Bonaparte's March, traditional, performed by Eugene Knapik We love to hear from you. Email us anytime: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-01-111h 33

The AgencyCreepy DollThe battle is between who is more esoteric...Candy or Eugene? They both do their best by immersing themselves in Renaissance ethos. And for the record Olivia Colman is not in COUNTER PART. It is Olivia Williams. Folkways, snow ways and hot tea. How do you like your road kill? Barbeque. Please email the agents about anything at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2022-01-051h 33

The AgencyRabbit HolesEugene and Candy have something in common. Sort of. The movie stars Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. Candy is researching the history of Hollywood logos for her upcoming presentation at the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association. Eugene is thinking about starting a new hobby and it's a Doozy. We would like to thank our listeners and our guests this year for making life way more interesting. Thank you. If you have any questions, ideas, complaints or compliments please email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-12-291h 08

The AgencyThe Best Game You Can NameThank you for listening and happy holidays! Eugene introduces The National Film Board of Canada to our listeners outside of the land of maple leaves with three film reviews. Candy reviews a top shelf restaurant in Chicago called Machine in the Wicker Park neighbourhood. The agents wind their way through a bunch of topics like linguistic forensics, the Unabomber, MK Ultra, Stompin Tom Conners, a shout out to Sandra Bullock and they read two listener's mail. Two! If you want to email the agents please send your missives to: theagency.podcast@g...2021-12-221h 53

The AgencyNosy PedestriansThank you for listening! If you watch SUCCESSION you'll know why this episode is called "Nosy Pedestrians." The agents loved the lush, bitter finale of the third season series. Both Candy and Eugene read Canadian-based writer Thomas King's novel INDIANS ON VACATION. The podcast visits with a Haiti school administrator artist and educator Susan Frame. Susan fills us in on life in Jakmel, Haiti's capital of arts and culture, and how important arts education is in the city. Other notable topics include The Matrix, the non-fiction book THE DAWN OF...2021-12-141h 38

The AgencyBMF And CookiesThe agents have been all over the map. House Of Gucci, salted caramel cookies, BMF, radio ads in Tennessee, Sucession, Vigil, Killing Patient Zero, Janty Yates, gay bars, churches that welcome LGBT community, massage and reading materials. And cookies. And a letter from a listener!! If you want to share your favourite cookie recipes, movies, recommendations, opinions, or take sides on one of the agents disagreements LOL...feel free to email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com Special shout out to YourMynx on Free...2021-12-081h 14

The AgencyRedemption StoriesThis week: Nepo vs Carlsen and the trouble with chess Selling Sunset and other reality tv The Shawshank Redemption Succession (Greg for CEO) Bad tv we love ....and lots more 2021-11-301h 26

The AgencyVenus And SerenaBoth agents saw the new movie KING RICHARD. They also talk about Netflix comedy RED NOTICE, Ben Shahn, art criticism, winterizing, and a bunch of other stuff. Please send emails, questions, suggestions, stories to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-11-241h 24

The AgencyGladiatorsAdele's Special Performance and Interview With Oprah American Rust Belfast by Kenneth Branagh Stage Wardrobes Red Notice Candy' Conference Proposal Letter from listener Start Up (the series) Succession Dexter: New Blood The Dawn of Everything by Graeber and Wengrow Please email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-11-171h 09

The AgencyUmami BombThis week: The Comfort Food Diner Impeachment: American Crime Story My Cousin Vinny The Candidate The Disaster Artist ...and more Email us anytime. We love to hear from you: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-11-091h 03

The AgencyYour Love is CancelledThis week: Candy is back in Chicago from her travels. In Toronto, Eugene is cleaning out birdhouses and planting garlic. We talk about the titans of the game of Go playing in the Samsung Cup. On the tube: American Rust and Colin in Black & White. And... is Dexter really back? Eugene went to see the new Wes Anderson film, The French Dispatch of the Liberty Kansas Evening Sun. Email the show: theagency.podcast@gmail.com If you think The Agency is the greatest thing since sliced bread and you want to support the program, please...2021-11-021h 26

The AgencyMK-Ultra And Other PoemsWe have an action packed episode today with two guests. Candy is in NYC and Eugene is playing fiddle all day long. Special agent Sarah talks with us about the CIA and their victims of poisoning, and Madison Joy gives Eugene a hand reading. If you would also like a hand reading please contact Madison on Instagram at TruthAmplified_Studio Find Sarah at... http://swallowingthecamel.wordpress.com Other topics we discuss in this episode... -Dune -Censorship in art -W...2021-10-262h 06

The AgencyTragedy and TimeThis week's episode is full of goodies: -Driving instruction and an unfortunate encounter with a hard object. -US Chess Championship (in which Agent Eugene gets a bit mixed up - Fabi Caruana Caruana played Sam Shankland in Round 11 and not Wesley So). -Vendetta - Truth, Lies & the Mafia -The Last Kingdom -Succession, the new season -more American Rust -Primal Fear -The Guilty (abandoned) -Controversial comedy -Podcast recommendation: Operation Midnight Climax Bonus: another phone interruption We love to hear from you. Email: theagency...2021-10-201h 27

The AgencyStump GrinderThis week: Candy in Knoxville More Squid Game + an antidote: Baking Impossible Fiddler Vivian Williams on the Get Up in the Cool Podcast No Time to Die and the Bond films Out of the Past - 1947 noir classic Botez Live - super-fun power-streamers of the chess world Tony Bennett at 95 with Lady GaGa at Radio City You can reach us anytime at theagency.podcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening. If you love this podcast and would like to help pay some bills, please visit our Patreon...2021-10-121h 30

The AgencyThe Squid Game and Other StoriesThis week: Candy's continued adventures in Clarksville The Many Saints of Newark - another origin story. American Rust - what happened to the American Dream? The Squid Game - this super-violent series grabs you and won't let go We love hearing from you. Email us at theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-10-061h 13

The AgencyFoodie Hipster ActionThis week: travelog... Clarksville Tennessee and Las Vegas Nevada. Foodie hipster action. Family politics: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Hidden - a tv series from Wales. Goliath Season 4 - fun with Billy Bob. American Rust. Green Tomatoes. A giveaway and more. Please join us for the ride. We love to hear from you. Email us anytime at theagency.podcast@gmail.com. If you enjoy The Agency every week and you'd like to support the program, please visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=24378373 Thank you for...2021-09-291h 06

The AgencyStillwater Ripple EffectsAfter watching the film Stillwater, the Agents contacted Sarah Elliott, author of the Swallowing the Camel blog, to revisit the Amanda Knox story. Please join us. Share your thoughts about this episode or anything you hear on The Agency. Email: theagency.podcast@gmail.com If you are a fan of The Agency and you'd like to support the program, please visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=24378373 2021-09-211h 14

The AgencyInvisible GalleriesWe talk to two captivating artists this week. They both utilize public space for art. Chicago artist, teacher and curator Jesse Malmed shares his community-based approach to showing art. If you were ever in Toronto's Kensington Market, Queen West or Parkdale neighbourhoods in the 1980s and 1990s you might have seen art bolted to fences, walls or telephone poles by Rocky Zenyk. We know you are going to love these guests. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and dreams to: theagency.podcast@gmail.com Special thanks to the sweet audi...2021-09-1451 min

The AgencyHennyAfter stacking up U-Hauls the agents need a little Hennesey to chill and listen to Certified Lover Boy, Donda, The Courier, fiddle Youtube channels, Bob Ross and catch up with each other. Hope you join along and thank you for listening! Email us at theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-09-091h 04

The AgencyCanoe TrippingOur hero returns from the great north: Eugene tells us about sleeping in a bear taco during his 10 day portage, camping and canoe adventure. Candy gets down in Iowa, checks out street graffiti and loses something important. We want to thank you for listening. Please follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter. And email us your thoughts, complaints or ideas...or all of the above here: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-09-011h 01

The AgencyThe Wicker ManA whole episode where we talk with regular guest, singer/songwriter David, from Mr. Wu's Pigs...all about THE WICKER MAN. We all watch and chat about the 1973 folk horror cult classic directed by Robin Hardy starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward. We geek out. To get Mr. Wu's Pigs go here: https://mrwuspigs.bandcamp.com Email us your thoughts, questions ideas and suggestions here: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-08-241h 06

The AgencyRattle In Your FiddleMuch movie talk! Stillwater and it's similarities, or not, to The Amanda Knox Story. The delicious VAL documentary: the original "selfie artist" Val Kilmer. And we have a contest to win a cd! Please email us about anything at theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-08-171h 17

The AgencyMy Own Lab RatLots of fun here...we spend a whole episode with singer-songwriter Michael Phillips aka Mighty Lopez an old friend and great storyteller. Lopez even sings some songs for us and you can find them at 53 minutes in. He sings "Farewell To Nova Scotia" as well as two other songs. Mighty Lopez is the real deal. His album TALES FROM THE WOOD is available by mail. We hope enjoy the conversation and you buy his excellent album by emailing him at: mightylopez9@gmail.com 2021-08-101h 06

The AgencyWe Are EverywhereMushrooms, serial killers, isolation and more. This week we watch "Fantastic Fungi", "Fatima", and "Jungle Cruise" with former wrestler THE ROCK. We also make plans to read two books. Please join us reading "The Big Picture" by Sean Carroll for September. Or "Indians On Vacation" by Thomas King for October. We would love to hear what you think about the movie "Fantastic Fungi". Or what you think about anything! Email us at: theagency.podcast@gmail.com 2021-08-031h 26