Gareth Higgins - Podcast Details

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The Film Talk SupermanGareth and Jett disagree on one fundamental aspect of this picture Dear Listener, but other than that one thing, (a particular actor’s performance), they both agree SUPERMAN is a beautiful, and very necessary, work, that shows the importance of empathy and kindness in what is often a very cruel world. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Sp...

2025-07-1638 min

The Film Talk 28 Years LaterAs Gareth Higgins says in this episode, “28 Years Later made me care about the people around me, it helped me care about strangers too.” He’s not wrong folks, this is a exquisitely beautiful film that conjures up the spirit of the films of Boorman, Powell & Pressburger, Leigh and Ramsey and we loved talking about it. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicem...

2025-07-0824 min

The Film Talk The Phoenician Scheme / Harris YulinHas Jett Loe finally come around to loving Wes Anderson films? It’s quite possible Dear Listener. Tune in to Episode 301 to find out why Loe and Gareth Higgins both adore Anderson’s new film, The Phoenician Scheme, and also why they adore the work of the phenomenal character actor Harris Yulin who has just passed away. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a vo...

2025-06-2022 min

The Film Talk Mountainhead and FriendshipCan men truly ever be friends? This is the question Jett Loe asks of his co-host, (and possible friend), Gareth Higgins on this, the 300th episode of The Film Talk. In this ep male friendship is discussed in the context of the new, excoriating satire from the makers of Succession, Mountainhead, and the hilarious Tim Robinson star-vehicle Friendship. Along the way Loe and Higgins reference poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, artist Joseph Beuys, the films Robocop and Starship Troopers and much more. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The...

2025-06-1733 min

The Film Talk Mission: Impossible - The Final ReckoningIn the surprise of the year Loe and Higgins find the new Mission: Impossible picture fantastic. It's Lawrence of Arabia meets The Abyss with a side-helping of Sidney Lumet's Fail Safe and they can't wait to see it again. In this episode they discuss the meanings of the movie and also make time to mull over the qualities of all of the other Mission: Impossible pictures. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go...

2025-05-2349 min

The Film Talk Jean de Florette / Manon des SourcesSPOILER ALERT: your neighbors are terrible. We bring this up Dear Listener because, with the infinite amount of “content” out there, it can be hard to decide what to watch, but Gareth has a suggestion: Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, with their examination of crime, hope and atonement are just the thing for this week. A real spoiler alert: please watch these two films before listening to the show. Yours in Cinema, Jett and Gareth. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/T...

2025-05-2042 min

The Film Talk SinnersFriends, lovers and sinners all, we ask you to see this magnificent, multifaceted masterwork. Gareth and Jett are talking about Sinners in this episode and they couldn’t be happier to discuss what this movie means for cinema going forward. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk To see on Threads what Jett is...

2025-05-0143 min

Nomad Podcast Gareth Higgins - A Little Lower Than the AngelsIn this special Easter meditation, writer and storyteller Gareth Higgins invites us into a deeper experience of reality—one rooted not in fear, despair, or division, but in love. With characteristic warmth and clarity, Gareth reflects on the challenges of our time: overwhelming empathy, collapsing certainties, and the temptation to believe that love is unrealistic. Yet through all this, he offers a simple but radical reframing—what if we are not only capable of love, but made of it? Drawing from spiritual wisdom traditions and personal insight, Gareth gently calls us to see ourselves and one...

2025-04-1751 min

The Film Talk Black BagIn the wake of the grotesque, terrible, and horrifyingly comical current political situation in the United States Jett and Gareth declare Steven Soderbergh’s new film Black Bag to be the absolute current must watch. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk To see on Threads what Jett is getting up to: T...

2025-04-0329 min

The Film Talk Gene Hackman, the Oscars and the Current EmergencyIn an episode that frankly goes off the rails multiple times, we discuss our favorite Gene Hackman movies while reflecting on what made him such an extraordinary actor, dissect what wasn’t said at the 2025 Academy Awards and ask what our responsibilities are in the response to the unfolding national emergency in the United States. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail me...

2025-03-2146 min

The Film Talk Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations, Part TwoEmilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Wicked - these are the films we're discussing today Dear Listener. As always Gareth Higgins and Jett Loe agree to disagree, especially about Gareth's shocking pick for best film out of the nominees. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk To s...

2025-02-2847 min

The Film Talk Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations, Part OneAnora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave and Dune: Part 2 - these are the films we're discussing today Dear Listener. Of one of these Gareth Higgins says, "It's about 80 percent as good as The Godfather". Listen in and find out what he's talking about, if you can stand our rendition of The Brutalist score. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message...

2025-02-1639 min

The Film Talk The BrutalistThe Brutalist is magnificent, it’s bleak and beautiful at exactly the same time, go see it. At least that’s what Jett thinks. Gareth agrees...but maybe not quite so much? Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk To see on Threads what Jett is getting up to: Threads.net/@jett...

2025-02-0237 min

The Film Talk David Lynch RememberedDavid Lynch has passed away. What strange words to be typing. We, like many others one suspects, expected him to be around always, and maybe he is…he’s before and after, or perhaps there’s no actual now. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at: Speakpipe.com/TheFilmTalk To see on Threads what Jett is gettin...

2025-01-2415 min

The Film Talk The Films of 2024Here it is Friends, our Films of 2024 episode - hope you enjoy. Discussed on the show: Haven’t Seen But Need to See: La Chimera Seed of the Sacred Fig Good Enough to Talk About: Trap Cabrini It Ends with Us Babygirl Many Folks Haven't Heard About: It’s Only Life After All A Real Pain The Wise Guy Christmas Eve in Miller’s point Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger Between the Temples Emilia...

2025-01-0157 min

The Film Talk A Complete UnknownCan we ever really know anyone else Dear Listeners? And why does the wonderful new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown seem to take place in the same universe as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny? This, and many other questions are asked, and partially answered, in this episode as Loe and Higgins wax semi-ecstatic over director James Mangold’s latest picture. We hope you enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to...

2024-12-3125 min

2024-12-3025 min

The Film Talk WickedWait, are you telling us the new musical smash Wicked contains seeds of transcendence that can help folks live a better life? Also, why does the film look so awful? In this, (as over-stuffed as Wicked), episode, critics Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins get into the magnificent and terribleness of this new film, address Star Wars epic Attack of the Clones, yearn for the colors of 1938’s Adventures of Robin Hood and delve deep into the ways we live our life and the Jungian tension of opposites. We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to look for us in th...

2024-12-0151 min

The Film Talk Post Election - What to WatchDo you want to become part of someone else's happiness? In the wake of a potentially tumultuous U.S. Presidential Election Higgins and Loe address this as they recommend a bevy of films to help you go forward with purpose, and maybe a little joy Dear Listener. They highlight Hirokazu Koreeda’s brilliant film After Life, arguably Tim Burton’s best picture, Ed Wood, the prescient Paul Verhoeven movie Starship Troopers and more. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To...

2024-11-2129 min

Hopenning 2.0 Candid conversation with author Gareth HigginsGareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict, received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. He also helped foun...

2024-11-141h 02

The Film Talk Conclave and Teri GarrWe recorded this episode on Monday, November 5th, right before the U.S. Presidential Election Dear Listeners, yet, rather than seeming dated, it feels more timely than ever as we navigate choppy waters ahead. In this episode Jett and Gareth both revel in Conclave, a high-end, well-produced slice of the best cheese one can enjoy, that, interestingly, shows a potential way forward towards a more just and compassionate world, and reminisce about the wonderful performances of the late, (though still with us), Teri Garr. Along the way something near-miraculous happens to Jett at a screening. Enjoy. Subscribe...

2024-11-0948 min

The Film Talk Joker: Folie à DeuxWhy don’t film critics address the meaning of the movies they watch Dear Listener? We say enough with the horse race and the box office numbers. To that end, on this episode, Jett and Gareth get into what the new Joker film actually seems to be saying about human nature and the brokenness within it. Along the way Terrance Malick’s The Thin Red Line is referenced, Sidney Lumet’s magnificent The Verdict is invoked, a TikTok creator is recommended, science fiction classic Forbidden Planet is manifested and we realize we must all “first accept, then luxuriate”. Enjoy. Sub...

2024-10-1642 min

Dive Into: This Addictive Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.A Whole Life in Twelve Movies by Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins, James Martin SJ - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/50828to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Whole Life in Twelve Movies Author: Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins, James Martin SJ - foreword Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Release date: 10-15-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: Religious Studies Publisher's Summary: Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from befo...

2024-10-155h 54

Don’t Miss This Thrilling Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality by Kathleen Norris, Gareth HigginsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/818075to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality Author: Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 55 minutes Release date: October 15, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from before birth to death and beyo...

2024-10-155h 55

Escape To A Powerful Full Audiobook On Your Commute.A Whole Life in Twelve Movies by Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins, James Martin SJ - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/50828to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Whole Life in Twelve Movies Author: Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins, James Martin SJ - foreword Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Release date: 10-15-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: Religious Studies Publisher's Summary: Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from befo...

2024-10-155h 54

Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Christianity A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality by Kathleen Norris, Gareth HigginsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/818075to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality Author: Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 55 minutes Release date: October 15, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from before birth to death and beyo...

2024-10-155h 55

Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Christianity A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality by Kathleen Norris, Gareth HigginsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/818075 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality Author: Kathleen Norris, Gareth Higgins Narrator: Susan Hanfield Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 55 minutes Release date: October 15, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers—American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. In A Whole Life in Twelve Movies, Norris and Higgins invite listeners along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives—from before birth to death and...

2024-10-1505 min

Shifting Culture Ep. 232 Gareth Higgins - Transformative Storytelling: Conflict, Fear, Love, and the MoviesThis conversation with Gareth Higgins is an exploration of how storytelling, empathy, and a commitment to love can transform even the most entrenched conflicts. Gareth shares his personal journey growing up in Northern Ireland, where the dominant narrative was one of division, fear, and violence. But through the transformative power of films like 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' Gareth discovered the importance of seeing the humanity in those we might otherwise label as 'other.' He realized the need to become an ally - not by imposing his own vision, but by listening and allowing those he...

2024-10-1158 min

The Film Talk Megalopolis One Point FiveOn a fundamental level Megalopolis wants to start a conversation about the nature of creativity, about the difference between creation and destruction. At least that’s what many humans think, but what do the machines think, if they think at all? To explore this, Jett and Gareth turn over their carbon-based selves to the silicon avatars of the now. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com ...

2024-10-0814 min

The Film Talk Kris Kristofferson and John Amos - Still With UsPoet and actor Kris Kristofferson may be gone, but he’s still with us in spirit Dear Listener. Gareth and Jett talk about his work in the sublime Sam Peckinpah oater Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, as well as touching on his performance in the American classic Heaven’s Gate. They also give a nod to the always welcome, OTG actor, John Amos, who recently passed as well. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gare...

2024-10-0313 min

The Film Talk Megalopolis - Part 1Francis Ford Coppola's epic Megalopolis is finally here! Clearly a work of a visionary artist the film divided TFT hosts Higgins and Loe more than most any other picture in the show’s multi-decade history. In this episode Le Corbusier and Calder are referenced, as are All the Pretty Horses, Gangs of New York, the need for narrative coherence and so much more. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: in...

2024-09-3036 min

The Film Talk ReaganIs Reagan a piece of such monumental, primitive art that it transcends its production to become the film of the year? That’s what one of the hosts of The Film Talk believes folks, and regardless of that, there is one sequence in this long-on-the-shelf movie that is so outside the traditions of modern cinema the it must be seen to be believed, or, at the very least, talked about. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Je...

2024-09-1546 min

The Film Talk James Earl Jones - Still With UsThat giant of acting, James Earl Jones, passed away yesterday at the age of 93. In this brief remembrance Jett and Gareth reflect on his beautiful range as an actor, talking Matewan, Dr. Strangelove, the Star Wars films, Field of Dreams and the little known television program Eastside/Westside. He will be missed greatly. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a voicemail message at:

2024-09-1115 min

The Film Talk Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceThere's division in the ranks Dear Listener as one reviewer at The Film Think thinks the new Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is a film full of rich pleasures, while another left the screening dispirited. Perhaps their views change during the show, perhaps not. Perhaps another screening is warranted for both Loe and Higgins. Along the way new picture Rebel Ridge is brought up, curtains in movie theatres are discussed, tennis pic Challengers is lauded and Ronald Reagan is mentioned several times. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify...

2024-09-0742 min

The Film Talk TrapM. Night Shyamalan’s new “Hitchcockian” and, frankly, “Shyamalan-esqe”, thriller Trap is reviewed in depth. Sure the film is a lot of fun, but what does it actually mean? TFT film critics Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins break the movie down within the context of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, and a society which doesn’t seem to foster psychological integration in men. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.co...

2024-08-2236 min

The Film Talk Deadpool & Wolverine“You’re paying to participate in the destruction of the thing you used to enjoy”, so says Gareth Higgins in this surprising emotional installment of The Film Talk, that delves into, however slightly, the death of what we used to call "the movies". Along the way John Huston’s The Dead is recommended, Blazing Saddles is lauded and Jett Loe sheds a tear talking about the astonishing performance of Glenn Ford in Richard Donner’s Superman. Hope you like it. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To c...

2024-08-0944 min

The Film Talk The Bikeriders and Inside Out 2 Reviewed and an Appreciation of Donald SutherlandYou won’t see a better cavalcade of actors in the English language today than in the magnificent, quiet, (and loud), film The BIkeriders, and Inside Out 2 is wonderful companion piece to the groundbreaking, Michael Apted-originated, Up series. Additionally in this episode we mourn the loss of that wonderful, sublime giant of cinema Donald Sutherland and realize that actor Boyd Holbrook is the new M. Emmet Walsh. Enjoy. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@th...

2024-07-041h 04

The Film Talk Hit ManIs the new Richard Linklater film just Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors starring actors in better shape, or is it something far more? Jett and Gareth disagree on a fundamental level about this light, no dark, comedy. Along the way they discuss Werner Herzog’s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Anthony LaPaglia in Bulletproof Heart. Also, everyone’s favorite mutant, Kuato, from Total Recall makes a cameo appearance. Enjoy. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to:

2024-06-2138 min

The Dignity Lab Telling a Different Story with Gareth HigginsJoin the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.The world is in a crisis of storytelling, with myths and narratives shaping our perception of reality.The Dignity Lab explores the impact of stories on dignity, kindness, and community. The conversation with Gareth Higgins delves into the power of storytelling, the scarcity narrative, and the practice of kindness and dignity in a competitive world. It also discusses nonviolent communication, the purpose of suffering, and the crisis of storytelling in today's world.This episode also delves into the...

2024-06-0253 min

The Film Talk Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaIs the new George Miller action spectacular a masterpiece or a misfire Dear Listeners? Film reviewers Gareth Higgins and Jett Loe again agree to disagree about the merits of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, (or should it be called a Mad Max Myth?). Along the way they get into what the 'Beyond Vengeance' chapter of the film really means, invoke Monty Python and the Holy Grail, have thoughts about changing frame rates in the movies, and a life of rage that is born out of grief, as well as reminisce about Orson Welles’ “Box of Noses” and Dustin Hoffman’s lack o...

2024-05-2939 min

The Film Talk Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesDoes compassion and empathy win the day in this new Apes picture? Gareth and Jett discuss in detail and, just like the old days, vehemently agree to disagree, (or do they?), about the merits of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Along the way the get into all the previous Ape movies, touch on Karl Malden's performance in disaster flick Meteor, have questions about Danny Boyle's Sunshine and fondly recall the Kevin Costner starring Waterworld. Enjoy. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To...

2024-05-1838 min

The Film Talk Roger Corman - Mourning a GiantMartin Scorsese said of Roger Corman’s films, “they weren’t encumbered with having to deal with art.” There’s a freedom in that The Film Talk thinks. In this appreciation of the great, prolific director and producer Roger Corman Jett and Gareth touch on his astonishing legacy, the one shirt John Sayles appears to have, a very special Laurie Anderson lyric, the merits of James Cameron’s True Lies and much more. Corman will be missed by many, (Jett hasn’t cried at the death of someone he didn’t know more), yet he exists still, in his work and in the...

2024-05-1420 min

The Film Talk ChallengersCan you win without defeating someone? Gareth and Jett get into it with Luca Guadagnino's new new action, (and love), packed tennis picture Challengers. Along the way they delve into James Cameron's The Abyss, sing the praises of Hovis Bread commercials, recommend Ridley Scott's The Duelists and Walter Hill's Charles Bronson-starring Hard Times and pull the curtain back a little into their conceptions of what love really means. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info...

2024-05-0341 min

The Film Talk Civil WarCan we experience our experiences without taking photographs of them? This is one of the many questions asked in Jett and Gareth’s look at the brilliant, picaresque horror film from Alex Garland: Civil War. Along the way they relate the movie to such work as Andor, Cold Mountain, Salvador and even After Earth, and decide we all need an avalanche of kindness in the world. French philosopher René Girard is in the mix as well, along with thoughts on the career of Anthony Perkins. Also we spoil the end of The Godfather Part III. #GentleJesse Apple - T...

2024-04-2159 min

Punk CX: Customer Experience Insights with Adrian Swinscoe Leadership, storytelling and why it is an art and it needs to be taught - Interview with Gareth HigginsToday’s interview is with Gareth Higgins, who writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. Gareth joins me today to talk about what makes a good story, whether good/effective storytelling be learnt, how people can start a journey towards being a better storyteller, what they should do to get started, and a simple but profound model for anyone who wants to build communities that promise mutual support, challenge, inspiration, protection and service to the common good. ...

2024-04-111h 09

The Film Talk Perfect Days, Louis Gossett Jr. and M. Emmet WalshThis may be one of the most far-ranging and far-reaching shows yet. Gareth and Jett get into the beautiful and sublime Wim Wender's film Perfect Days, look, and listen to, M. Emmet Walsh in Straight Time and The Iron Giant, marvel at Louis Gossett Jr.'s performance in Enemy Mine and Jaws 3-D, (the third dimension is terror), explore the Wings of Desire Cinematic Universe, wonder about Alejandro Jodorowsky as regards to Alexander Payne's The Holdovers and even find time to shoehorn in a few thoughts about Rod Steiger and Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man. Remember, “learn how to se...

2024-04-031h 01

The Film Talk Dune: Part 2It's arguably the best horror film of our age. In this deep dive into Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 2, Jett and Gareth talk about the film's relation to the 'myth of redemptive violence', bring in L.A. Confidential, The Manchurian Candidate, The Exorcist: Believer, personal trauma, the DP of that Dollar Shave Club ad, David Lynch's beautiful attempt at a Dune and more. To listen to the show on Apple Podcasts go to: Apple - The Film Talk To listen to the show on Spotify go to: Spotify - The Film Talk

2024-03-2056 min

NEXT with Marcus Atkinson Gareth Higgins InterviewLife is heavy these days – complicated and contentious and lots of us are struggling with simple things like – how do we talk to people – often people we love – who are on the other side of some of the most important issues of our time. Author and activist Gareth Higgins is our guest today. Gareth was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during a time of violent conflict in northern Ireland. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, to bring peace and make justice, and how to take life seriously without...

2024-03-1647 min

The Film Talk [Teaser] Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Bonus EpisodeOh my goodness folks we're doing our first Bonus Episode, a deep dive into the glorious Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! The full episode will be released Friday, March 15th, 2024. To get access to the monthly bonus episode(s) of the podcast click go to: Patreon.com/TheFilmTalk To listen to the show on Spotify go to: Spotify - The Film Talk You can also converse with other TFT fans on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to:

2024-03-1403 min

The Film Talk Every Academy Awards Best Picture Nominee of 2024 - Part 2Time for Part Two of our big Oscar Show folks! Jett and Gareth agree, and sometimes agree to disagree about: Maestro Oppenheimer Past Lives Poor Things The Zone of Interest To get access to the monthly bonus episode(s) of the podcast go to: Patreon.com/TheFilmTalk To listen to the show on Apple Podcasts go to: Apple - The Film Talk To listen to the show on Spotify go to: Spotify - The Film Talk You can also converse with other TFT fans on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to...

2024-03-091h 00

The Film Talk Every Academy Awards Best Picture Nominee of 2024 - Part 1Dear Friends, they're back! After ten years, Jett & Gareth have restarted the podcast The Film Talk. They never thought they'd do it, but they missed talking to each other about the meaning of movies and the joy they bring. In this inaugural return episode we review every single Best Picture nominee of the 2024 Academy Awards. This obviously takes some time so they've broken the show into two parts. In this episode they talk about: American Fiction Anatomy of a Fall Barbie The Holdovers Killers of the Flower Moon To get access to the monthly bonus episode(s) of the podcast go...

2024-03-071h 18

Twice 5 Miles Radio Do No Harm and Other Thoughts On Life with story activist and author Gareth HigginsJames Navé here, welcoming you back to Twice 5 Miles Radio. Today, we're diving into an enriching conversation with my good friend, story-activist, and prolific author, Gareth Higgins. My connection with Gareth started during a film festival in Asheville—a project he co-produced with his husband Brian called Movies and Meaning. This festival, a blend of cinema and deeper insights, drew me in because, like Gareth, I'm interested in understanding the meaning of things, and I've always loved going to the movies. Gareth, hailing from Belfast in 1975, has woven his rich experiences growing up during the tumultuous times of the Northern Ire...

2024-02-1456 min

GRACE under Pressure John Baldoni GRACE under pressure: John Baldoni with Gareth Higgins + Ari WeinzweigGareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict, received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. He also helped foun...

2024-02-1335 min

The Mystic Cave “How Not to be Afraid:” Gareth Higgins on New Stories for Frightening TimesClick here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).There's something encoded in our souls that seeks hope even in the face of hopelessness. That spark, that gene, that impossible dream is what allows us to discover new stories to replace the old ones and to usher in the new world we seek. Activist, storyteller, and writer Gareth Higgins, in his book, How Not to be Afraid, evokes the life-giving possibilities that are hidden within our fears. Links to Gareth and his workGareth's book: How...

2024-02-111h 05

Nomad Podcast Gareth Higgins - The Stories We Tell OurselvesGrowing up during the northern Ireland Troubles, author Gareth Higgins experienced some of the devastation stories can effect on individuals and communities. He joins us to talk about his subsequent development and growth, reflecting on the role of story telling and inviting us to consider its role in our own beliefs, relationships and communities. Following the interview Nomad hosts Joy Brooks and Tim Nash reflect on Gareth’s journey, and ponder how it might inform their own evolving faith. Interview starts at 15m 22s Books, quotes, links → The creation of Nomad’s though...

2023-02-242h 01

Write The Book: Conversations on Craft Gareth Higgins - 10/31/22Writer, speaker and storyteller Gareth Higgins, author of how not to be afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying (Broadleaf Books). Gareth Higgins was kind enough to allow me to share one of the invitations in his book, how not to be afraid, as this week’s Write the Book Prompt. The invitation is shared in full at the end of the podcast (as is a breathing exercise from the book, which we discuss during the interview). Here's a summary of the Invitation to Name Your Fears, in Gareth's words, but excerpted: Sit stil...

2022-11-0258 min

The Third Way. Hosted by Justin Foster Episode 65: Gareth HigginsGareth Higgins is an author, speaker and facilitator who splits time between Belfast in northern Ireland and Ashville, NC. I came across his stellar book “How Not to Be Afraid” earlier this year. It quickly became one of the top must-read books I’m recommending lately. Please buy the book for yourself (and others!) but if you’d like to see what caught my eye, here are the highlights. Our topic was the same as his book title: How Not to Be Afraid. Here are three proposed questions that we both answered:* How do you discern...

2022-10-0750 min

Paul Higgins Podcast 422 – Building A Million-dollar No-code Consultancy with Youtube by Gareth PronovostWe all know that YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world. But most consultants remain hesitant to add this channel to their marketing strategy. Why? Yes, it might take some work but what you get in return makes it worth day.Gareth Pronovost is here to explain how you can use YouTube to build your email list and bank account. But he also shares tips on starting your own channel and using it to grow your business. Finally, he explains how the platform you sell could integrate with Airtable.

2022-09-1936 min

Sacred Tension How Not To Be Afraid | Gareth HigginsIn this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by author, activist, and storyteller Gareth Higgins to talk about his new book How Not To Be Afraid. We discuss the challenges some modern men face, how growing up during the Troubles in northern Ireland informs his storytelling, how to tell stories that are both true and empowering, and much more. Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and m...

2022-09-1659 min

The Foreseeable Now Finding the Gifts Underneath Our Fears with Gareth HigginsGareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict, received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and co-taught the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin. He als...

2022-03-231h 11

Twice 5 Miles Radio How Not to Be Afraid with storyteller, writer, and community activists Gareth HigginsJames Navé here (www.jamesnave.com), your host for Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm pleased to welcome storyteller, author, and community activist Gareth Higgins (www.garethhiggins.net) to the microphone for this week's Twice 5 Miles show titled How Not to Be Afraid, which is the name of his current book: https://amzn.to/3J527gp. I met Gareth a few years ago, soon after, I learned he was one of the producers for a new film festival in Asheville called Movies and Meaning. I was drawn to the title because it told me exactly what to expect when I attended Gareth's Fe...

2022-03-1157 min

Making It In Asheville 102 - Special Replay Gareth HigginsGareth Higgins was our guest in episode 42 of the Making It in Asheville podcast. Everytime we need to be reminded of the power of love and community we find ourselves returning to this conversation. Please enjoy it. For more, visit https://makingitinasheville.com or https://makingitinasheville.com/episode/042-gareth-higgins

2022-03-011h 36

Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying by Gareth HigginsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567564to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying Author: Gareth Higgins Narrator: Gareth Higgins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 22 minutes Release date: February 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: The world seems terrifying. Whether your fear is about violence, shame, illness, money, meaning, or the collapse of certainty, you are not alone. Yet the power of the fear we feel depends on the story we tell about fear. Fight, flee, or freeze: are these are only options? Growing up...

2022-02-228h 22

Feel Into A Immersive Full Audiobook On The Go.How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying by Gareth HigginsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567564to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying Author: Gareth Higgins Narrator: Gareth Higgins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 22 minutes Release date: February 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: The world seems terrifying. Whether your fear is about violence, shame, illness, money, meaning, or the collapse of certainty, you are not alone. Yet the power of the fear we feel depends on the story we tell about fear. Fight, flee, or freeze: are these are only options? Growing up near...

2022-02-228h 22

Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & Inspirational How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying by Gareth HigginsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567564to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying Author: Gareth Higgins Narrator: Gareth Higgins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 22 minutes Release date: February 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: The world seems terrifying. Whether your fear is about violence, shame, illness, money, meaning, or the collapse of certainty, you are not alone. Yet the power of the fear we feel depends on the story we tell about fear. Fight, flee, or freeze: are these are only options? Growing up...

2022-02-228h 22

Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Christianity How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying by Gareth HigginsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567564to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying Author: Gareth Higgins Narrator: Gareth Higgins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 22 minutes Release date: February 22, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: The world seems terrifying. Whether your fear is about violence, shame, illness, money, meaning, or the collapse of certainty, you are not alone. Yet the power of the fear we feel depends on the story we tell about fear. Fight, flee, or freeze: are these are only options? Growing up near...

2022-02-228h 22

Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full Audiobook How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying Audiobook by Gareth HigginsListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 567564 Title: How Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying Author: Gareth Higgins Narrator: Gareth Higgins Format: Unabridged Length: 08:22:01 Language: English Release date: 02-22-22 Publisher: Christianaudio.com Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: The world seems terrifying. Whether your fear is about violence, shame, illness, money, meaning, or the collapse of certainty, you are not alone. Yet the power of the fear we feel depends on the story we tell about fear. Fight, flee, or freeze: are these...

2022-02-228h 22

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Gareth HigginsFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gareth Higgins, Author of How Not To Be Afraid, and Founder of The Porch Magazine, and The Porch Courses, exploring the upcoming Porch Course, hosted by Frank & Gareth, titled, Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy, beginning September 26th._____LINKSLearn More and Register at theporchcourses.com._____Porch Courses are focused online learning experiences, taught by leading figures in spirituality and activism, crafters of words and music, conflict transformation & peace-building. Each course lasts five weeks, and is shaped with the intention of...

2021-09-151h 08

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Gareth HigginsFrank Schaeffer in conversation with Irish writer Gareth Higgins, exploring Gareth's new book on how to transform fear into excitement, to fear the right things in the right ways, and to find meaning and purpose in a world where so much seems scarier than before._____LINKSHow Not To Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifyingwww.garethhiggins.net_____Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to...

2021-06-011h 00

The Church Times Podcast Gareth Higgins on How Not to Be Afraid: Seven ways to live when everything seems terrifyingOn the podcast this week, Cole Moreton talks to Gareth Higgins about his new book, How Not to Be Afraid: Seven ways to live when everything seems terrifying. Their conversation was recorded at the UK launch of the book, held online on Thursday evening. You can watch the whole event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMs0NEJH5mQ. In the book, Gareth explores the root causes of fear and shows how we can break its power through life-giving stories, simple spiritual exercises, and practical steps to take as individuals and communities. The book is available to buy at...

2021-04-3038 min

I Am The Universe Podcast with Martin Cowart Episode 2 - Celebrating GBTQ men with Gareth HigginsWe are celebrating Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual men this month, having conversations with extraordinary GBTQ men, doing ordinary things that inspire us. This Tuesday, April 20, 2021, we are celebrating GBTQ men with Gareth Higgins Gareth Higgins is a Northern Irish storyteller, writer, violence reduction activist, and creative conveyor. He is on a mission to help make a better world by nurturing communities who learn and share a better story. Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the Northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power...

2021-04-2430 min

Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam How Not To Be Afraid with Gareth HigginsIn this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen chats with featured guest Gareth Higgins about his new book, "How Not To Be Afraid." "One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production. "One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday. Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

2021-04-191h 03

Leadership Junkies Podcast 93. Gareth Higgins | Lead With Love: Leadership with Love, Courage and CompassionDo you want to better understand the power of stories? Do you want to be part of the solution when it comes to divisiveness and change? Are you ready to let go of your attachment to your old stories and be open to the possibility of new stories?Our special guest Gareth Higgins answers these and other questions about leadership, change and reconciliation.Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our...

2021-03-161h 12

Jollyville Radio Bonus Episode - Gareth Higgins full interviewFor your listening pleasure, please enjoy the full unedited interview of Gareth Higgins of The New Story! You can find them on the web at newstoryfestival.com, or on social media as @newstoryfestival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-12-0924 min

Guardians Of The Flame Podcast Gareth Higgins: Us and Them and The End of ViolenceGareth Higgins is a story teller and violence reduction activist. He grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland and has been living in America for the last ten years. Many moons ago he wrote the book “How movies helped to save my soul”. He was the founding Director of the Wild Goose festival and he is also one of Jonny Clark’s oldest friends. This is an engaging podcast that includes a real tangible framework for transforming conflict. At the same time it is a conversation that traces Gareth’s life, his move to America, his friendship with the likes...

2020-12-021h 20

Circle Stories I am living a story that is infinitely large; and so are you – Gareth HigginsOk. So I had a little fun with the intro this episode. And it's possible I went a little fan boy on him as well. It's my podcast. If you don't know Gareth, to say he is a movie/film buff is to say the sun is hot. It's true, but in no way captures the essence. Gareth's movie knowledge is extensive and his passion unparalleled in any of my circles. Founder and organizer of film festivals, critic, reviewer, and commentator, Gareth brings his own experience to his love of movies. We discuss the power and impact of stories and...

2020-10-2552 min

Atlanta Film Crew Gareth Paul Cox 'Director + DP of MTV's Siesta Key'Laila and Nicole speak to Gareth Paul Cox an AFI alumni, who was already emerged in the filmmaking world long before he got accepted. His journey is incredible. Filled with important stories... He has worked his way through being a production assistant, grip and electric, to DP, and Director. He’s worked in a variety genres including short films, features, reality tv, documentaries, and commercials. You do not want to miss this one.I absolutely love Gareth's work, and watching reality through his lens is such a refreshing and amazing treat. If you have yet to ch...

2020-09-221h 58

Making It In Asheville 042 - Gareth Higgins on Telling More Meaningful Stories and Building a Better CommunityIn this episode, we interview Gareth Higgins, a storyteller, writer, and founder of the Movies & Meaning festival (among many other projects). Unlike most of our other podcast interviews, this episode focuses more closely on universal themes such as human connection, loneliness, and community. It extends beyond what it means to be a better entrepreneur to what it means to be a better human being. But, as you’ll hear, the two overlap nicely. We stumbled upon Gareth through the Movie & Meaning festival website. Little did we know that this Irish-born man would have so...

2020-02-111h 51

Odd Dad Out Sugar Cookies and Christmas Songs ODO 128It’s almost Christmas. Why not add a little holiday cheer to the show. Gareth’s Random Ramblings is doing their annual Christmas series, and we even got into the spirit this weekend decorating gingerbread houses. Of course I’ve still got a “Jackass of the Week” that throws all that holiday spirit out the window.This year my wife decided that we should try to do some more traditional things for the holidays. As such, my wife decided that we were going to decorate gingerbread houses and sugar cookies. I’m not necessarily against decorating cookies. But...

2018-12-1947 min

Homebrewed Christianity We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse with Brian McLaren and Gareth HigginsTwo of my favorite humans on planet earth are named Gareth and Brian. They aren't my favorites because they are brilliant, creative, wise, or even lots of fun. Gareth and Brain are genuinely kind and passionately invested in the well-being of our planet. That is why I am super pumped that they have written a CHILDREN'S BOOK that is absolutely wonderful. It is called Cory and the Seventh Story and should be required reading for parents and grand parents with the children in their life. Don't worry adults, they didn't forget about you. They also wrot...

2018-12-141h 17

Noises From The Attic Ep 11 - Writer/Activist Gareth Higgins"Everything that happens, we interpret through a lens, and the lens is the story we have been born into." In this conversation with sociologist, author, storyteller and activist Gareth Higgins, we explore our way of being in a world whose tensions and violence demand better attention. From the interpersonal to the international, are we listening, and loving, and using the power we've been given for healing and peace? garethhiggins.net theseventhstory.com

2018-10-2800 min

Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day Ep. 006: Gareth HigginsWe’re not going to scare our way into a better world. Story-teller and editor of The Porch magazine, Gareth Higgins joins Pierce and Ryan in a conversation about sharing the kinds of stories that might bring a better world into reality. His movies list will surprise you! === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rethinkc...

2018-04-0645 min

Odd Dad Out ODO 96: What Were You Thinking?This week I'm wrapping up my series on the guests for the Sunshine Summit 2018 with Jilanne Holder from the Business Mum Community Facebook Group, Emily Prokop from The Story Behind podcast and E Podcast Productions, Nick Haskins from the Epic Film Guys and RestauRant podcasts, Gareth Thomas from Gareth's Random Ramblings, and Bandrew Scott from the Bandrew Says podcast and Podcastage Youtube channel. The news brings a whole lot of people that simply beg the question, "What were you thinking?" And I share the harrowing tale that was... digging through my garage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

2018-03-0756 min

Odd Dad Out Halloween Decor and Random Ramblings: ODO 72Hope you had a happy Labor Day, or just a good weekend in general. Now that we have reached the pre-holiday season it's time to start thinking about holiday decorations, starting with Halloween. Somehow my wife managed to sneak her way into buying a bunch of new spooky things to decorate our house. The news brings a special screening of "IT" stupid eclipse news, and the worst PR response ever. Plus I get peer pressured into this week's featured podcast, "Gareth's Random Ramblings."-WEIRD NEWS- -Jack Daniel's Coffee Is RealYou can now buy coffee...

2017-09-0648 min

Homebrewed Culture Cast Movies, Meaning and the Oscars with Gareth HigginsFilms move our culture in profound ways, but how? Did Hollywood, and particularly, the Oscars, elevate women this year after major fallout last year? How about ethnic minorities? LQBTQ? And what do 2016’s films tell us about ourselves and our world? Gareth Higgins, founder of The Porch Magazine and the Movies and Meaning Festival, joins us to break down this year’s Oscar winners, the show itself (fails and all) which films you missed this year but need to see, and his ten favorites (Spoiler: Muppet Movie made the list and Citizen Kane didn’t). We bre...

2017-02-281h 36

MediaScorch Network Film Matters - Interview with Gareth HigginsNormally we discuss a specific film on this podcast, but this time its an interview with Gareth Higgins. This is a fascinating discussion of film and faith, and the way movies shape the way we see the world. Check out GarethHiggins.net for more from our guest including his exciting work producing the Movies & Meaning festival.

2016-03-181h 04

Scientists not the Science Scientists on the Radio (Part 2) – Gareth MitchellGareth Mitchell is both a lecturer in science communication at Imperial College London and also a journalist at the BBC. In part 2 of this interview we talk about Gareth’s route from electrical and electronic engineering into broadcasting. Full show notes:

2016-03-0700 min

Scientists not the Science Scientists on the Radio (Part 1) – Gareth MitchellGareth Mitchell is a lecturer in science communication at Imperial College London and a BBC journalist. In part 1 we talk about how scientists end up on the radio, and Gareth’s reflections on the science industry. Full Show notes:

2016-02-2300 min

alaninbelfast 3/3 Further comments from Gareth Higgins @garethhigginsbe on Converting Christianity: a conversationConverting Christianity, A conversation with Brian McLaren & Gareth Higgins - blog posts at http://sluggerotoole.com/2015/06/15/you-never-know-when-a-storys-over-especially-when-youre-in-it-perhaps-most-especially-when-youre-trying-to-tell-it/ and http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.com/2015/06/gifts-of-courage-friendship-and.html

2015-06-1514 min

alaninbelfast 1/3 Gareth Higgins @garethhigginsbe opens Converting Christianity: a conversation with a storyConverting Christianity, A conversation with Brian McLaren & Gareth Higgins - blog posts at http://sluggerotoole.com/2015/06/15/you-never-know-when-a-storys-over-especially-when-youre-in-it-perhaps-most-especially-when-youre-trying-to-tell-it/ and http://alaninbelfast.blogspot.com/2015/06/gifts-of-courage-friendship-and.html

2015-06-1520 min $Let\'s Get Reel$

Let's Get Reel Episode #11: The Cinematic States of Gareth HigginsIn this special bonus episode, Andrew and Monica have a casual interview with author, activist and film critic Gareth Higgins about life, movies and his new book, Cinematic States. In the book, Higgins examines American cultural myths through the lens of its movies, going state-by-state throughout the U.S. and exploring what films set in those states reveal. They discuss the process of writing the book, the state of film criticism, the inherent morality of art, the need for non-violent forms of conversation, why The Lone Ranger is the best film of the year, and a lot more!

2013-12-1646 min $Let\'s Get Reel$

2013-12-1646 min