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Exiting Through The 2010sThe Night Before with Luke LarsonLuke Larson (L Squared pod) returns for the holidays as we discuss the 2015 comedy The Night Before. Together we discuss the time Luke was nearly canceled, careers of the three leads, Gen Z friendships, lack of Christmas movies in the decade, almost meeting Lizzy Caplan and how Michael Shannon is always good
2025-12-132h 06
Pops with PopsPops with Pops: Episode 5 w/MMA Vet Brock LarsonIn this engaging podcast episode, hosts Luke Popham and Mathew welcome MMA veteran Brock Larson to discuss his journey through the world of mixed martial arts. They explore the technical challenges of podcasting, the highs and lows of Brock's fighting career, and the lessons learned both in and out of the cage. The conversation delves into themes of masculinity, personal growth, and the importance of staying calm under pressure. With humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, the episode highlights the camaraderie and life lessons that come from the sport, making it a rich and insightful listen for fans and aspiring...
2025-09-0455 min
BOLDLY GOEpisode 16: Pirates, Dinosaurs, and Body Cameras (ft. Luke Larson)In Episode 16 of Boldly Go, Rick Smith continues his conversation with former Axon President Luke Larson, diving into the pivotal years that transformed Taser into Axon. Luke shares stories of bold marketing stunts, the turning point after Ferguson, and how Axon’s culture of creativity and values like “Expect Candor” and “Boldly Go” shaped its rise. From stuffed dinosaurs to company costume parties, to the life-changing impact of mission-driven work, this episode highlights how Axon not only met the moment—but built a legacy of purpose, innovation, and love.
2025-08-2638 min
Faith Comes By HearingMaundy Thursday - Luke 22:14-23In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson will address the benefits of the Sacrament of the Altar, Holy Communion, that Christ Jesus instituted on the night in which He was betrayed as recorded in Luke 22:14-23. God in Christ has prepared all things for us and for our salvation. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org
2025-04-1514 min
Count Me In®Ep. 272: Luke Deka - Key Strategies for SMB Accountants in Outbound SalesJoin Adam Larson as he chats with Luke Deka, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Growbots, about overcoming outbound sales challenges in small and medium-sized businesses. Luke shares his wealth of expertise, offering practical advice for accountants looking to move beyond referrals and confidently approach outbound sales.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to transition from referral-based growth to proactive outreachEffective techniques to stand out in today's digital marketplaceThe role of AI in enhancing outbound sales effortsStrategies for personalizing your message and measuring successLuke provides real-world examples and actionable steps to he...
2024-07-2226 min
Films & FilthBucky Larson: Born to Be a StarFor #87 on the "filth" list, we actually recommend watching the 1997 film "Orgazmo" before listening to this podcast, and skipping "Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star."Support us at our podcasting network, Podcastio Podcastius at https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius. You'll get early episodes of this and out other podcasts, along with a live chat here and there.Speaking of our other podcasts - seriously, you could only listen to various other configurations of us:Luke Loves Pokemon: https://lukelovespkmn.transistor.fm/Time Enough Podcast (Twilight Zone): https://timeenoughpodcast.transistor.fm/Game G...
2024-01-2553 min
Uncle Erich Presents™ - Classic Radio Shows, Crime, Suspense, Murder MysteriesUncle Erich Presents™ - Stand By For Crime - "Luke Larson's Murder" (1952)Welcome back folks to yet another drama packed episode from the Uncle Erich Presents™ series.I’m so very glad you tuned in, and I hope you are enjoying my podcast ! If you are, please tell others to tune in too. I really would appreciate it ! You can also follow this podcast at UncleErich.com too.Today, we listen to another episode of Stand By for Crime, titled "Luke Larson's Murder."Today's plot - A prizefighter is in a fight that Chuck thinks is rigged. The s...
2023-07-0925 min
Those Old Radio ShowsStand By For Crime - The Luke Larson MurderStand By For Crime - The Luke Larson MurderFrom-1953Stars-Adele Jergens & Glenn LanganLefty Luc Larson and K.O McCrady were light heavyweight boxers who were scheduled for a ten rounder in the Starlight stadium. It was supposed to be a grudge fight but Chuck Morgan, newscaster for radio station KLP had pretty good information that the fight was fixed with Lefty set up to lose. Chuck Morgan tried for a week to get his hands on something concrete and got nowhere. Then suddenly he gets a call three minutes before airtime...
2022-11-3024 min
The Passionately Devoted PodcastA Conversation with Brian Rager & Luke LarsonOn today's episode, we interview some of our students at FBCG. We are joined by Brian Rager and Luke Larson, who are both students at Liberty Creek High School. Brian and Luke shared with us what it's like being a follower of Jesus in 2022, what's different about Gen Z, and tons of other fun topics. Have any questions or comments for us? Connect with us by emailing passionatelydevoted@fbcgoodlettsville.com or leave us a message on any of our social media platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to subscribe and rate 5 sta...
2022-11-1034 min
FATHERS of the FUTURESeason IV Exp #77 Could a hard workout and faith community bring you back with Brad LarsonIn this episode Luke talks to senior executive pastor Brad Larson. In his local church Brad contends for the hearts of the men who are apart of their Fight Clubs, Wed Workouts, Men's Nights, and Boot Camps under the umbrella of Every Man A Leader. Church isn't a game to him, in fact it's a fight he's been graced to fight, a grace to lead in. He has a deep compassion for men who simply need help but don't know what to do. He walks towards storms a man may be facing. Not because he can fix it but...
2022-10-1659 min
FuturesteadingEp 103 Luke Larson - Listening & learning from the stories in our wallsNestled in a multi hundred year old barn in Vermont, USA, is Luke Larson, his wife & children. Creating art with 600 year old timber is no mean feat, especially when it’s the wood which leads the way with a language that takes a lifetime to learn. As an analogy to the way we could all interact with the natural world, Luke's love affair with this way of life is absolute and pretty darned compelling when you hear him explain how he discovered it, why he continues it and what his community looks like within it. Show Not...
2022-10-0959 min
man in the middle.luke 7:36-50just more of a teaching on this one! luke 7 is one of my favorite passages of scripture and after studying it, i became burdened that my posture towards Jesus would be the same as this woman's.
socials:
my instagram: @regin.larson
podcast instagram: @maninthemiddle.podcast
2022-07-0744 min
L-Squared PodcastMonday Musicals: tick, tick...BOOM!MONDAY MUSICALS: TICK, TICK…BOOM!
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TICK, TICK…BOOM! Is a musical interpretation of Jonathon Larson (creator of RENT!)’s one-man show of the same name. This musical really surprised me, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I ended up loving it. This was interesting because it was so much about Jonathon Larson believing in his heart that he would make it someday and really putting everything he had into this musical, sacrificing his everyday life to get it to a workshop performance… all for it to not be made. The audien...
2021-12-2022 min
L-Squared PodcastLambPicture this: you’re a humble Icelandic sheep farming couple who desperately wants a child. One day one of your sheep births a half human/ half lamb hybrid. What do you do?
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As many of you don’t know, Old Legs is actually a sheep farmer in real life. Needless to say, this film was circled on our calendars. Was it good or was it baaaaad? (sorry)
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#lamb #a24 #noomirapace #dune #october #lsquared #podcast
2021-10-2150 min
L-Squared PodcastdoubLLe feature: The Many Saints of Newark & TitanedoubLLe feature: The Many Saints of Newark & Titane
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The best month of the year starts off with a BANG! Old Legs and I get into it.
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Aye! Bafangool! We got Sopranos talk here! Plus, we get to talk about an incredible and completely bonkers new French film that I could not wait to talk about; Titane.
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#manysaintsofnewark #titane #davidchase #lsquared #podcast
2021-10-081h 02
L-Squared PodcastThis Fog - Jeff Stern"This Fog" is a lyrical short film shot on the harbor islands of New Hampshire’s seacoast that attempts to capture our strange and lonely, sometimes terrifying, sometimes beautiful pandemic lives.
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Director Jeff Stern sat down with me today to have a great conversation about his newest film and about how life has felt like we've all been in a bit of a fog these last couple years.
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Follow Jeff to see This Fog and his other work!
http://jeffsternmedia.com/
2021-09-2924 min
L-Squared PodcastClass – Enzo CellucciNew student Max attends his first ever acting class. He soon discovers that the lines between class and cult begin to blur as he and his fellow students are subjected to the bizarre but brilliant methods of their eccentric teacher, Adam (David Krumholtz).
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Co-Director of the new short film Classsat down with me today and we had an absolute blast. Class is dark, entrancing, specific, oddly funny, and so much more. What a great addition to the South Dakota Film Festival.
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Watch Class...
2021-09-2822 min
L-Squared PodcastRide Share - Nate Hapke & Rosie GraceIn an effort to be more social, two friends find themselves consistently sharing rides to and from their friends’ events. Along the way, their casual friendship begins to deepen into something decidedly more… complicated.
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This is an incredible concept executed to perfection. Ride Share is funny, heartfelt, grounded, and a great ride. See Ride Share NOW at southdakotafilmfest.org
2021-09-2636 min
L-Squared PodcastAnother Father - Joe LuebenA father sees generations of paternal anger reflected in his four-year-old son. He hopes to break the cycle but fears it may be too late.
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This is one of the most personal films I've ever seen and it was a great conversation to match. Watch Another Father at southdakotafilmfest.org NOW!
2021-09-2517 min
L-Squared PodcastMotorway Macabre - Matt EckholmAbove an abandoned raceway in the desert, two local goths watch as a hotshot driver challenges a pack of phantom racers.
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Motorway Macabre is such a fun, unique and dark new short. I LOVED IT. See this great film at southdakotafilmfest.org through 9/25!
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Talk about a fun chat, this was a great one. CHECK IT OUT!
2021-09-2524 min
L-Squared PodcastPaper Geese - Elizabeth ChatelainAfter an unsuccessful goose hunt, a young girl grapples with seeing her father in a new light.
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Paper Geese is a beautiful and personal short. Check out this great film at southdakotafilmfest.org through 9/25!
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Loved this conversation, CHECK IT OUT!
2021-09-2528 min
L-Squared PodcastBURDER - Charlie HankinA young birdwatcher runs for his life after witnessing a bird-on-bird murder. When he finds himself cornered, it's man versus bird, and only one can make it out alive.
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BURDER is the funniest film at the festival this year, bar none. Check out this hilarious animated labor of love at southdakotafilmfest.org through 9/25!
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This was such a fun conversation, check out Charlie on Instagram @mecharliehankin
2021-09-2523 min
Policing MattersAxon President Luke Larson on how virtual reality is democratizing police trainingOn this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley speaks with Axon President Luke Larson about the cutting-edge technology that is bringing relevant, realistic and efficient virtual training to law enforcement. Luke joined Axon in 2008 and has filled a variety of executive and management roles before being appointed president in April 2015. Prior to joining Axon, Luke served two tours in Iraq as a Marine Corps infantry officer and was awarded the Bronze Star with V for valor on his first tour.
2021-09-2125 min
L-Squared PodcastVultures - David FritzsonDirector and Producer of the new film VULTURES makes his glorious return to the L-Squared Podcast!
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Vultures is a fantastic and incredibly powerful new short film. This film is resonant to the current state of our American culture. This was a great conversation, as it always is with David.
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Watch VULTURES at the South Dakota Film Festival for FREE from 9/16/21 - 9/25/21 only at southdakotafilmfest.org
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#PresentedbyBron #VulturesShortFilm #ChangetheNarrative
2021-09-1523 min
Losing a Child: Always Andy's MomLuke's MomToday's guest, Laura, loves sharing the story of her son, Luke, and his amazing teen faith in God. Throughout all of his struggles with cancer, he never lost that faith. Luke always lived with an eternal perspective. He was an inspiration to so many people, including his own mother. In the days before Luke's death, the one thing he wanted to do before he died was to be on a work crew at a Young Life Camp. He had gone to Young Life Camps many times as a camper. His parents were in ministry and heavily involved...
2021-08-2654 min
L-Squared PodcastdoubLLe feature: The Green Knight & Pig5 YEARS OF L-SQUARED!
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Today we are celebrating our 5th anniversary of the podcast the only way we know how... talking about movies.
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The Green Knight is an Arthurian tale and Pig is a Nic Cage modern classic about an exiled chef getting his truffle big back. Let's go.
2021-08-191h 04
L-Squared PodcastDo DC movies suck: The Suicide SquadWelcome to the fourth (?) installment of one of our classic segments: Do DC Movies Suck?!
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As always friend of the show and resident DC expert Les Chaon joins me to talk about the latest DC Movies as we try to figure out if they do indeed, suck.
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We went and saw The Suicide Squad together; though it was fun, was it enough to change the tide of DC movie suckage? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT.
2021-08-0736 min
L-Squared PodcastMarvel Studios Disney +My old friend Nate comes on the show today to talk all about this new age of Marvel Studios on Disney + and what this means for the MCU as a whole.
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Black Widow - Wandavision - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Loki
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What does this mean for the MCU going forward? What can we look forward to in the coming years? Tune in to find out!
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#marvel #disney+ #blackwidow #loki #wandavision #mcu #movies #tvseries
2021-07-241h 34
L-Squared PodcastWerewolves WithinA werewolf whodunit? SAY NO MORE!
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I had the opportunity to go attend the Tribeca Film Festival this year to see one of my most anticipated films of the year. Friend of the show Jack Paynard makes his L-Squared debut by coming on to break down this film with me.
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Go see Werewolves Within in theaters July 2nd!
2021-06-2342 min
The Sandler PitBucky Larson: Born To Be A StarWell, it looks like things are about to get a little bit awkward... This week we've decided to dig into a film written and produced by Adam Sandler called Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star. This movie follows aspiring porn star Bucky, played by Nick Swardson wearing a bowl cut wig and some big ol' buck teeth. But will this film shag it's way into The Sandler Castle or will it struggle to get it up and end up in The Sandler Pit? Follow our socials here...
2021-06-161h 00
L-Squared PodcastThe ConjurverseThe most recent film in The Conjuring Franchise came out last week (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), that made Old Legs and I realize we haven't talked about any of these films on the show.
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The Conjuring set the standard for horror films in the 2010's, which turned out to be potentially the best decade for horror. Will this newest addition to the franchise set the standard for the 2020's?
2021-06-1547 min
L-Squared PodcastMonthly Musicals: HamiltonWelcome to the first edition of our Monthly Musicals series! Friend of the show Haley Zacharias will be joining me every month to talk about a different musical, be it brand new or timeless!
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First up, the Broadway smash hit that took the world by storm. One of the most popular and successful Broadway Musicals of all time: Hamilton.
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The goal of this series is to make a concerted effort to appreciate musicals and we want you to be part of this journey...
2021-06-1142 min
L-Squared PodcastdoubLLe feature: Wrong Turn & Come TrueOld Legs and I got the horror itch back. After a long Halloween of burning through horror films, we've returned to give you our takes on two of 2021's new horror flicks.
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This one felt like an L-Squared throwback... just two guys talking about obscure movies that we watched. Doesn't get better than that!
2021-05-0556 min
Behind The MissionBTM16 - Axon President Luke Larson - Public Safety and TechnologyAbout Today’s GuestAs President of Axon, Luke Larson is responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations and overseeing all aspects of the company. Luke joined Axon in 2008 and has filled a variety of executive and management roles since then, becoming President in April 2015. Prior to joining Axon, Luke served two tours in Iraq as a Marine Corps infantry officer and was awarded the Bronze star with V for valor on his first tour. Luke graduated from University of Arizona on an NROTC scholarship and has an M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Gl...
2021-04-2727 min
L-Squared Podcast2021 Oscar OddsThe 93rd Academy Awards are FINALLY here! 2020 was a strange year to say the least, but with an unusual year comes unusual Oscar Nominations.
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Old Legs and I are back for our annual breakdown of the nominees to tell you where to put your money.
2021-04-211h 13
L-Squared PodcastGodzilla vs KongFriend of the show Tyler "Burdettedog" Backus emerges from his ocean dwelling to wreak havoc on this podcast. He's out there hurting people and we don't know why. Will Old Legs and I be able to set aside our differences and unite forces in order to bring him down? Will Burdettedog overpower us and destroy the human race as we know it? Tune in to find out...
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The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome...
2021-04-0750 min
L-Squared PodcastL-Squared Nostalgicast: Our Love of Physical MediaFriend of the show Tyler "Burdettedog" Backus returns to help me wax poetic all about our shared love of physical media and why we're sad to see it fade into history.
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Tyler and I come from a time when physical media ruled all. Movies, Video Games, Music... In the last 10 years the importance and value of physical media has decreased rapidly. We take this time to share some of our love for physical media and why we won't go quietly into the night, we hope to continue on into the future...
2021-03-061h 02
L-Squared PodcastL-Squared WB Series: Judas and the Black MessiahWelcome to the L-Squared Warner Bros series! Warner Brothers announced that the entirety of their 2021 slate will be released simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters. That means we will be watching and reviewing every one that comes out for your hearing pleasure!
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Judas and the Black Messiah is a fantastic biopic about an FBI Informant Bill O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) infiltrating the Illinois Black Panther party to assassinate their charismatic chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya). Oscar worthy performances all around in this incredible and powerful film.
2021-02-1751 min
L-Squared PodcastL-Squared WB Series: The Little ThingsWelcome to the L-Squared Warner Bros series! Warner Brothers announced that the entirety of their 2021 slate will be released simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters. That means we will be watching and reviewing every one that comes out for your hearing pleasure!
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First up is The Little Things. A dark thriller starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
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*The OFFICIAL Podcast of the South Dakota Film Festival*
2021-02-0544 min
L-Squared PodcastNew Years Resolutions - Renee Jones ReturnsWhat's Really Eating You? Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating.
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Author, Counselor, TEDx speaker, the amazing Renee Jones makes her return to the show to discuss what the key factors are in ensuring that you continue on with your New Years Resolutions for weight loss.
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What an incredible conversation, if you would like to reach out to Renee you can find her at packyourownbag.com
2021-01-1539 min
L-Squared PodcastNew Year, New Me - My JourneyI have lost 125 pounds in 7 months. This is my story.
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Friend of the show Tyler "Burdettedog" Backus comes back on the show to discuss my weight loss journey. This is an extremely personal episode for me, as this is the first time I have publicly announced that I have lost weight. Tyler and I both go over our own weight loss journeys in detail for this show, what an incredible conversation.
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January is a month of new beginnings. 2021 is a new year, make...
2021-01-071h 54
L-Squared PodcastTop 10 Movies 2020If you are reading this, CONGRATULATIONS!! You have made it all the way through 2020 and that means that you made it long enough to hear what our Top 10 Movies of the year are!
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This is our favorite episode that we do each year. 2020 has been a year like no other, so we present to you a Top 10 like no other.
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Enjoy.
2020-12-301h 52
Creating Happy48. Showing Depression the Door with Luke LarsonLife coach, CPT, NLP Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and my brother, Luke Larson discussed with me his experience with depression and living with MS. His insight is amazing. He is an inspiration to me and anyone with situational, or even clinical, depression.
2020-12-281h 08
L-Squared PodcastChristmas Classics: Eyes Wide ShutChristmas comes but once a year. We know you're tired of the debates about whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie or a Harry Potter movie. We get it.
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This year our gift to you is to ramble on about one of our favorite Stanley Kubrick films, Eyes Wide Shut. This film is gorgeous and dreamy and is overlooked because of one particular scene.
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So cuddle up around the fire, get cozy and turn on this episode for a Christmas you w...
2020-12-161h 13
The Epic Tiki Podcast24 -Danielle Arce and Nick LarsonDanielle Arce and Nick Larson are back for another episode! This time they are here as The Secret Minorities Podcast, which you should subscribe to and follow (links below). We did a cross-podcast, so this episode will be the same here as it is on their feed. We talked about a lot but mostly we talked about a pussy photo Nick was texted by a random woman and wow. I saw it, no you will not see it in the video, but let me just say, it is everything we joked it w...
2020-12-091h 20
L-Squared PodcastdoubLLe feature: Mank & Sh*thouseOld Legs and I are happy to present the newest incarnation of our doubLLe feature series with all our thoughts on the new David Fincher film MANK and the incredible feature debut for writer/director/star Cooper Raiff in SHITHOUSE.
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If you want some homework on classic cinema, we suggest watching MANK. If you want to painstakingly relive your awkward freshman year of college then we suggest watching SHITHOUSE.
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From discussing the cultural relevance of CITIZEN KANE to debating if breakfast burritos sound l...
2020-12-091h 15Exiting Through The 2010sJack and Jill with Luke LarsonLuke Larson (L Squared podcast) returns for Dennis Dugans' Adam Sandler razzing winning comedy. Together breaking down Sandlers' decades-long appeal, Al Pacino's fascinating performance and several of the deranged cameos throughout the film
2020-11-212h 10
L-Squared PodcastL-Squared Spook Series: Horror Movie DraftWelcome to the FINALE of the L-Squared Spook Series! We released a new spooky episode every Friday leading up to Halloween.
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Last but certainly not least, we have the DEFINITIVE Horror Movie Draft. Snake Draft format, we ran through our list of 11 categories to compile each of our ideal Horror Movie Line-up.
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Resident Uncle and Friend of the show UNCLE CHUCK makes his return to spook it up with us!
2020-10-301h 11
L-Squared PodcastL-Squared Spook Series: Top 10 '00s Horror FilmsWelcome to the L-Squared Spook Series! We are releasing a new spooky episode every Friday leading up to Halloween.
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Second up, maybe the least iconic decade for horror: the 2000's. Old Legs and I go through our own personal Top 10's in a decade chock-full of mediocrity.
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Next week tune in for our one-of-a-kind Spooktacular HORROR MOVIE DRAFT!
2020-10-232h 13
L-Squared PodcastL-Squared Spook Series: Top 10 70's Horror FilmsWelcome to the L-Squared Spook Series! We are releasing a new spooky episode every Friday leading up to Halloween.
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First up, the most iconic decade for horror: the 1970's. Old Legs and I go through our own personal Top 10's in a decade chock-full of classics.
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Next week look out for our second installment next week! It'll be spoooooky.
2020-10-161h 40
L-Squared PodcastRingolevio - Kristin PetersonAda struggles to fit in when she travels to 'meet the family' with her free-spirited girlfriend in this funny, lacerating, and tender look at how we connect.
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Writer/Director Kristin Peterson came on the show to talk about her newest film Ringolevio. This could be my favorite film of the year. Beautiful, hilarious, touching, difficult. This deep and personal conversation touches on everything from co-dependency to the inner workings of family dynamics.
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*The OFFICIAL Podcast of the South Dakota Film Festival*
2020-10-0750 min
Building This CommunityS:1 E:7 Bankruptcies with Keith LarsonBankruptcy attorney, Keith Larson, joins this week’s episode of BTC to explain what local businesses need to know about bankruptcies, from their benefits to common misconceptions. We also touch on changes coming to this area of law and discuss the impact that the pandemic might have on local businesses.
The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
2020-10-0554 min
L-Squared PodcastKILL AL - Walter Brandes & Christine VerlenyIn an environment where androids are met with hostility and outrage by human beings, "Kill Al" tells the story of Femtel 216 and Femtel 303, two female synthetic beings confined to work in a sub-basement of an auditing firm. Each discovers their own emotional life—one through art, the other through being abused and the aggressive emotions that follow thereafter.
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Writer/Director Walter Brandes and Producer/Star Christine Verleney came on the show to talk about all things Sci-Fi, world-building, and self-driving car accountability.
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Watch KILL AL NOW for FRE...
2020-09-2631 min
L-Squared PodcastSmall Town Wisconsin - Niels MuellerPerpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski whisks his son away on one last father-son road trip after losing a custody battle. All of Wayne’s plans go comically and tragically wrong, but somehow in the process the trip transforms into a journey of heartfelt redemption.
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Director Niels Mueller and I had a lovely conversation about small towns, art reflecting real life and incremental change. Small Town Wisconsin is an incredible film, please go out and see it.
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Watch Small Town Wisconsin NOW for FREE at the South Dakota Film Fes...
2020-09-2625 min
L-Squared PodcastFor Your Consideration - Poppy GordonDetermined to party at Sundance, three entitled young women meet up at an LA member's only club to make a selection-worthy short film. In an unholy fusion of wokeness and cluelessness, they build a narrative from atop the high perch of their privilege. And piece-by-piece, they almost, almost, almost give a voice to the voiceless — just without ever having any idea what they're talking about. But they are perfectly positioned to make it happen.
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Writer/Director Poppy Gordon and I had a wonderful and deep conversation about a lot of the heavy issues th...
2020-09-2331 min
L-Squared PodcastThe Sweatshirt - Jonah SaesanThe Sweatshirt is such a fun and exciting short film about two friends, Olivia and Sarah, that are hoping to make a routine stop to retrieve Sarah’s favorite sweatshirt from her ex-boyfriend’s house. But when Jeff shows no interest in complying with this reasonable request, they are forced to go head-to-head with one of Chicago’s most despicable exes. Jeff takes the sweatshirt as his hostage, leaving Olivia no choice but to negotiate the terms of the hoodie’s release.
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Writer/Director/Producer Jonah Saesan graced us with his presence to wax poet...
2020-09-2232 min
L-Squared PodcastSugar Blasters - Sean SkinnerSugar Blasters is a wild short film that gives us an inside look into the seedy world of a 1980s kids cereal commercial production.
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Writer/Director/Producer Sean Skinner was kind enough to come on the show to have a great conversation about nostalgic commercials from our youths.
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Watch Sugar Blasters NOW for FREE at the South Dakota Film Festival through 9/26/20 at: https://southdakotafilmfest.org/vod
2020-09-2234 min
L-Squared PodcastLucid - David MairLucid is a great meta short film about a dying man with a dark past seeks to repair the relationship with his estranged daughter.
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Friend of the show David Mair RETURNS to L-Squared to talk about his newest film.
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Watch Lucid NOW for FREE at the South Dakota Film Festival through 9/26/20 at: https://southdakotafilmfest.org/vod
2020-09-2119 min
L-Squared PodcastRosie - Tessa GermaineRosie is a wonderful and moving short film about Rose Donnelly, a factory worker who must stand up for her female co-workers when their supervisor ignores blatant harassment and refuses to treat them like equals to their male co-workers.
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We were honored to have the wonderful writer and director of Rosie, Tessa Germaine come on the show and talk about this great film.
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2020-09-1723 min
L-Squared PodcastHaley Zacharias - TeacherThe exciting, eccentric and eclectic teacher Haley Zacharias came on the show today to talk about her philosophy on teaching. We watched the best teaching movies of all time, The Dead Poets Society, and how that portrays the impact of the 'hero teacher'.
Haley and I spend time reminiscing about teachers throughout our lives that had an impact on us and how they shaped the people we are today. We also touched on the challenges she's faced this year dealing with the pandemic.
Oh yeah, and Haley is my o...
2020-09-061h 14
L-Squared PodcastDouble L Feature: Palm Springs + RelicWe here at the L-Squared Podcast know a thing or two about pairing movies together for your ideal double feature.
Why not a lighthearted yet heartfelt and silly take on Groundhog Day matched up with a film about the frightening descent into a decaying mind and the impact that has on a family dynamic?
#allegorror
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2020-07-301h 03
L-Squared PodcastWhat's Really Eating You - Renee JonesOvercome the Triggers of Comfort Eating.
Author, Counselor, TEDx speaker, the amazing Renee Jones joins me on the show today to talk about my new journey. We talk about all things emotional eating, diets and the ties between the two.
If you are looking to take the journey of weight loss, this episode will change your life.
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2020-07-2535 min
L-Squared Podcast4 Year Anniversary - Money Plane4 YEARS OF L-SQUARED. How better to celebrate other than talking about an awful movie, recording at an impromptu episode and having a great time.
Gambling. Air travel. WWE. Edge. Kelsey Grammer. Thomas Jane... How could this fail? Somehow it did.
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2020-07-1543 min
L-Squared PodcastAnime TAKEOVER!!Well, we have a mutiny on our hands folks... I did not think I would see the day that we took an episode to talk about the strange world of Japanimation.
Old Legs joined forces with friend of the show Tyler "Burdettedog" Backus to conspire against me and maliciously enforce a malicious takeover.
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2020-06-261h 12
L-Squared PodcastDa 5 BloodsA new movie came out for us to talk about. This film is extremely relevant and there was A LOT to unpack.
Yeah, I'm thinkin' we're back.
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2020-06-181h 13
L-Squared PodcastMovie Theater ExperiencesWhen Old Legs and I sat down to try and figure out a topic for this week's episode, we thought about how much we miss going out to the theaters. We just decided to talk about a bunch of memorable movie going experiences we've had over the years.
Hopefully we'll get to have some more soon.
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2020-05-221h 12
L-Squared PodcastPut Your Feet Up - Josh KoopmanThe man, the myth, the pizza shark hat. The incredible actor Joshua Koopman graced us with his presence as we talked all about his new film Put Your Feet Up. What a great film and what a legendary conversation.
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2020-05-1659 minL-Squared PodcastViolet's New Life - Christina HepburnOld Legs and I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down and having a lovely and personal conversation with the wonderful actress Christina Hepburn, star of the film Violet's New Life.
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2020-05-1643 minL-Squared PodcastWireless - David Fritzson & Elliott BalesOld Legs and I had the opportunity to sit down with the writer/director/producer David Fritzson and star Elliott Bales of the film Wireless. Great conversation about empathy, relating to different generations and the importance of asking for help.
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2020-05-1637 minL-Squared PodcastJokerOld Legs and I tackle the dark, twisted, and controversial new film Joker.
Hot Take: This film is better than the controversy surrounding it.
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2020-05-1652 minL-Squared PodcastThe Eighth Commandment - Joshua OlsonThe wonderful and talented writer director Joshua Olson came on the show to talk about his great short film The Eighth Commandment.
We're anxiously awaiting Josh to get the call to direct the next installment of the Leprechaun franchise.
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2020-05-1645 minL-Squared PodcastBlood 13 - Candy Li & Lu HuangDirector Candy Li and star Lu Huang came on the show to talk about their new film Blood 13.
We had a wonderful conversation about the differences in working on films in China and America, what started their careers growing up in China and the importance of women in film!
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2020-05-1631 minL-Squared PodcastWatchmen HBO (2019)Tick Tock. The time has come. Old Legs talked me into watching new TV... again.
Who watches the Watchmen? Us, apparently.
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2020-05-1632 minL-Squared PodcastClassic Movie Monsters - Creature Feature SpooktacularDracula. Frankenstein. The Wolf Man. Creature From the Black Lagoon.
Old Legs and I go through the pantheon of classic movie monsters for your listening pleasure in this Spooktacular Halloween Special.
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2020-05-161h 24L-Squared PodcastDoctor SleepOld Legs and I find ourselves trapped in the Overlook Hotel throwin a few back with our old pal Lloyd. White man's burden, Lloyd!
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2020-05-161h 01L-Squared PodcastFord v FerrariMovie season is revving up and Old Legs and I are in the driver seat. Buckle up Loyal Listeners, you're in for a wild ride.
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2020-05-1642 minL-Squared PodcastThe IrishmanThis is the Leprechaun prequel that Old Legs and I have been clamoring for.
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2020-05-1652 minL-Squared PodcastWatchmen HBO (2019) - In ReviewThe time has come. The clock has ticked to its last tock.
Nothing ever ends...
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2020-05-1649 minL-Squared Podcast6 UndergroundOld Legs starts the show off trying to convince me to watch the newest Michael Bay classic 6 Underground.
Our producer Josh comes finishes the show by reviewing the notes I took while watching and listening to me trying to explain how stupid this movie is.
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2020-05-1659 minL-Squared PodcastUncut Gems"This movie feels like I tried cocaine for the first time and then had a panic attack" - Luke Larson (2019)
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2020-05-1646 minL-Squared PodcastTop 10 Movies 2019This is it... our favorite episode of the year...
ARE YOU READY?!
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2020-05-162h 16L-Squared Podcast2020 Oscar RundownOld Legs and I come on to tell you what movies to bet on this Sunday for the 92nd Academy Awards.
2020-05-161h 15L-Squared PodcastSlim SusieKyle Rogers asked me to watch a Swedish Film called "Slim Susie". I was intrigued. Now I ask you to partake in this conversation that is almost as strange as this film.
2020-05-161h 00L-Squared PodcastDo DC movies suck: Birds of PreyMy esteemed colleague Les Chaon comes back on the show for our third installment of DO DC MOVIES SUCK? With this latest film in the DCEU we check in to see if this film has answered our age old question.
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2020-05-161h 06L-Squared PodcastSpenser ConfidentialThe tables have turned. I was the one to ask Old Legs to watch a bad movie. As Bob Dylan said 'the times, they are a-changin'"
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2020-05-1653 minL-Squared PodcastThe Invisible ManWe found ourselves in a weird place this week... we didn't really know how to handle ourselves talking about a good movie for once. Weird.
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2020-05-1648 minL-Squared PodcastToday's Assignments: Timecrimes and DogtoothIn this uncertain time when no new movies are coming out, Old Legs and I decided to give each other some homework in a segment we call Today's Assignments.
Timecrimes and Dogtooth. Two weird movies for two weird blokes.
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2020-05-161h 04L-Squared PodcastTiger KingThe documentary series that has been sweeping the nation has made its way to the L-Squared Podcast. We needed to try and dissect this phenomenon.
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2020-05-1656 minL-Squared PodcastSt. Elmo's FireOld Legs and I landed back in 1985. How does a movie so of its time hold up? A movie that is more pop culture than film. We know what the people want and we're here to deliver.
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2020-05-161h 19L-Squared PodcastHugh Grant FilmographyOld Legs and I head into unfamiliar territory with this one. We decided to tackle a genre that we haven't yet yet, rom-coms. And who better to hitch our wagon to than the floppy-haired dreamboat king of rom-coms, Hugh Grant.
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2020-05-161h 59L-Squared Podcast2020 Razzie Awards2020 Golden Raspberry Awards: The worst films of the year.
Old Legs and I had the opportunity to vote on these films this year for the academy. We break down each pick and let you know just how serious we took this.
2020-05-151h 45L-Squared PodcastStephen Pratt ReturnsDo you believe in coincidences? Or fate, I guess?
Friend of the show, the lovely and loquacious comedian Stephen Pratt returns to explain to me the basics of business and how to make fish soup.
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2020-05-151h 01L-Squared PodcastSXSW 2020This year the South By Southwest Film Festival couldn't happen, but lucky for us they partnered with Amazon to put the films up online for a limited amount of time.
So Old Legs and I spent the majority of last week watching these amazing films and doing what we do best... talking about them.
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2020-05-151h 28The Epic Tiki Podcast11 - Nick LarsonLuke Soin recently dropped a guest set at Laughs Unlimited and his good buddy Nick Larson was featuring so, they did a podcast! Enjoy.For more Nick follow him here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicklarsoncomedy https://www.instagram.com/nicklarsonphotography Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nicklarson85 And for more Epic Tiki follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epictiki/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/epictikicomedy
2020-03-0743 minExiting Through The 2010sArgo with Luke LarsonLuke Larson (host of L-Squared podcast) returns to discuss Ben Affleck's foray into awards season, Argo. Is Affleck belong in directors jail? Was the good will hunting screenplay actually written by Damon and Affleck? Do we redeem Chris Terrio after viewing Rise of Skywalker?
2020-01-181h 44
The Epic Tiki Podcast4 - Danielle Arce and Nick LarsonLuke Soin chats with comedians Danielle Arce and Nick Larson at his house!
2020-01-041h 12Exiting Through The 2010sHer with Luke LarsonLuke Larson, (L Square podcast) joins us to talk about Spike Jonze's 2013 sci-fi romance, Her. Together, they talk about why Spike Jonze hasn't made another movie for six years, comparisons made to Blade Runner 2049 and reevaluating what makes an auteur
2019-10-191h 35