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Talk Law Radio PodcastChoosing A Trustee (4-6-24 Best-of)Attorney Todd Marquardt talks about choosing a trustee and more on this edition of Talk Law Radio! Today's episode is all about deciding who the trustee of the trust you created should be. You might nominate a person, like a family member, friend, accountant or attorney to be the trustee; or you might nominate a bank or a Trust Company. Before we go into detail about factors and issues to consider when deciding on who should be trustee, let's define what a trust is from the perspective of the IRS and the perspective of the Social Security...2025-05-1051 min
321 GO!Balancing Triathlons and Medicine: Matthew Marquardt Professional TriathleteBalancing Triathlon and Medical School: An Inspiring Interview with Pro Athlete Matthew Marquardt
In this episode of '3, 2, 1, Go,' hosts John Pelkey and Carissa Galloway interview professional triathlete and medical student Matthew Marquardt. Matthew shares his journey from collegiate swimmer at Princeton to becoming a successful triathlete, all while balancing the demands of medical school at Ohio State University. He talks about his strategies for maintaining consistency in training, the importance of having a purpose beyond oneself, and his experiences in the Ironman Pro Series. The episode also touches on his dedication to honoring cancer patients...2025-05-081h 03
Scriptnotes Podcast68 - Talking Austen in Austin (Encore)In this episode from 2012, John and Craig sit down with producer and former studio executive Lindsay Doran (Sense and Sensibility, Stranger than Fiction) at the Austin Film Festival to explore the producer’s relationship with the screenplay. The look at how the role of producer has changed, the ideal development process, how she developed Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson, and staying true to your values in a fickle business. In our bonus segment for premium members, Drew joins John back in 2025 to consider the value of a good alumni program, and how an alma ma...2025-04-0853 min
The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one placeEp. 166: Peptides: The Latest Snake Oil for Athletes? And, from Med School to Kona: Matthew Marquardt's Wild RideIn this episode:In this episode we tackle a serious medical mailbag segment about the dubious world of 'Bro Peptides.' They sound great on paper, but you’ll want to tune in to hear why they might just be the latest health fad to avoid. Then, balancing a professional triathlon career and medical school isn't for the faint-hearted, but somehow, Matthew Marquardt is nailing it. You know, just casually winning the overall age group championship at Kona and juggling a full-time commitment to becoming a head and neck surgeon. No big deal, right? We dive into th...2025-03-071h 05
The Circle of the Panda PodcastRacing With a Purpose - Pro Triathlete - Matthew MarquardtJD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. PeaceOur guest on this episode is Matthew Marquardt. Matthew finished 2024 ranked 4th on the Ironman Pro Series Standings!https://proseries.ironman.com/standings/2024#4257225834-447990823This is certainly impressive and when you add that he is also a medical student - WOW!! In this episode, we discuss how he makes time to train and what he does when he feels like stopping. Matthew can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/matthewdmarquardt?igsh=MXhqM2c5NWRvaDV62025-01-2125 min
Transcribed | johnaugust.comThe Best/Worst it Will Ever BeJohn and Craig look at three extraordinary news stories and ask, How Would this be a Movie? Stories include the United Healthcare CEO assassination, a small town’s process for licensing fortune tellers, and a harrowing I.V.F. mixup.
We also follow up on AI, Flightplan’s source material, Craig’s Belfast accent, and answer a listener question on the order of surnames for writing partners.
In our bonus segment for premium members: Hey Alexa, play John and Craig’s conversation about home automation. I don’t think she heard– HEY ALEXA, PLAY JOHN AND CRAIG’S...2025-01-0700 minHWTBAM | johnaugust.comThe Best/Worst it Will Ever BeJohn and Craig look at three extraordinary news stories and ask, How Would this be a Movie? Stories include the United Healthcare CEO assassination, a small town’s process for licensing fortune tellers, and a harrowing I.V.F. mixup.
We also follow up on AI, Flightplan’s source material, Craig’s Belfast accent, and answer a listener question on the order of surnames for writing partners.
In our bonus segment for premium members: Hey Alexa, play John and Craig’s conversation about home automation. I don’t think she heard– HEY ALEXA, PLAY JOHN AND CRAIG’S...2025-01-0700 minScriptnotes PodcastThe Best/Worst it Will Ever BeJohn and Craig look at three extraordinary news stories and ask, How Would this be a Movie? Stories include the United Healthcare CEO assassination, a small town’s process for licensing fortune tellers, and a harrowing I.V.F. mixup.
We also follow up on AI, Flightplan’s source material, Craig’s Belfast accent, and answer a listener question on the order of surnames for writing partners.
In our bonus segment for premium members: Hey Alexa, play John and Craig’s conversation about home automation. I don’t think she heard– HEY ALEXA, PLAY JOHN AND CRAIG’S...2025-01-071h 14Scriptnotes Podcast671 - The Best/Worst it Will Ever BeJohn and Craig look at three extraordinary news stories and ask, How Would this be a Movie? Stories include the United Healthcare CEO assassination, a small town’s process for licensing fortune tellers, and a harrowing I.V.F. mixup. We also follow up on AI, Flightplan’s source material, Craig’s Belfast accent, and answer a listener question on the order of surnames for writing partners. In our bonus segment for premium members: Hey Alexa, play John and Craig’s conversation about home automation. I don’t think she heard– HEY ALEXA, PLAY JOHN AND CRAIG’S...2025-01-071h 14Transcribed | johnaugust.comHoliday Live Show 2024John and Craig welcome Brian Jordan Alvarez & Stephanie Koenig (English Teacher) and Jac Schaeffer (Agatha All Along, WandaVision) to join them for a live holiday benefit for Hollywood HEART. They discuss constructing Agatha All Along from blue sky to the Witches’ Road, “protagonizing” a villain, breaking in through YouTube and maintaining a working relationship with your best friend.
We also play a new game, the Christmas Song Three Word Challenge, with former Scriptnotes producers Megan McDonnell (Dark Matter, The Marvels) and Megana Rao (Unstable).
In our bonus segment for premium members, we answer an all-star round...2024-12-1000 minTranscribed | johnaugust.comSatanic MoviesJohn and Craig take a deep dive with the Devil, exploring the unholy trinity of satanic films: Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist and The Omen. They look at how these three horror classics work, where our modern conception of Satan comes from, and the future of the Devil on screen.
We also answer listener questions on character arcs in horror, what separates horror movies from thrillers, and why the spooky stuff rarely gets awards attention.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig offer their nominations for the antichrist of our times.
...2024-11-2600 minTranscribed | johnaugust.comWhat Can You Even Do?John and Craig explore character agency in everything from scenes to entire series. They look at what agency looks like on the page, which characters should have agency, and what to do when you feel your characters sleepwalking through the plot.
We also strategize ways to move forward after the recent US election, and answer listener questions on writing sign language, screenwriting software for the blind, and how writing credits work when your TV series gets turned into a movie.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig escape to a world where...2024-11-1200 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsWrong Answers Only by Tobias MaddenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/760619 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wrong Answers Only Author: Tobias Madden Narrator: Matthew Backer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 51 minutes Release date: November 5, 2024 Genres: Tough Topics Publisher's Summary: It’s only right to get a few things wrong. Marco should be at university, studying biomedicine. Instead, he’s been sent to live on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean with his estranged uncle, all because of a “blip” everyone else is convinced was a panic attack. (Which it most definitely was not.) And even though Marco’s trip is supposed to provide answers—about himsel...2024-11-0505 min
The Triathlon HourMatthew MarquardtOne of America’s most talented young long course triathletes joins us to recap his race at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, talk about his training and what makes him so good.
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2024-11-041h 10Transcribed | johnaugust.comLive in Austin 2024John and Craig make their triumphant return to the Austin Film Festival for a wild night full of Emmy winning writers. They welcome Shōgun co-creators Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks to look at their process for structuring a series-long adaptation, keeping translations eloquent and accurate, and writing together as a married couple.
We then welcome Susan Soon He Stanton (Succession, Dead Ringers) and Megan Amram (The Good Place, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin) to discuss staffing on shows and crafting jokes. We also invite two audience members to play a new game: IMDB Sweeney Todd.
I...2024-10-2900 min
IRONMAN Insider™ presented by MaurtenIRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 13 with Matthew Marquardt - Sam Laidlow - Magnus Ditlev In Kona for The VinFast IRONMAN World ChampionshipMore great interviews from professional triathletes looking to make their mark at the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. Matt Lieto sits down with Matthew Marquardt, Sam Laidlow, and Magnus Ditlev at the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The interviews focus on the athletes' preparations for the race, their goals, and their thoughts on the challenges of the Kona course. They talk about balancing triathlon with other commitments, overcoming setbacks, mental preparation, challenges on the Kailua-Kona course and their family support.2024-10-241h 10
1 % Better - Hidden Stories in SportPreparing for Kona with Pro Triathlete Matthew MarquardtMatthew Marquardt is a professional triathlete currently Ranked 19th in the PTO rankings and 9th in the IM Pro Series. He came 11th in the 2023 IM World Championships and joins us to talk about his preparation for Kona 2024 and how he balances being a professional triathlete with being a full time medical student.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:24) The Heart, its Function and Adaptation to Training
(10:07) David Balancing Recovery, Training and Freshness
(13:30) Xylon’s Health and Cape Town Marathon
(18:27) Community Shoutouts
(22:15) Interview Starts
(25:28) Matthew’s Run Techniq...2024-10-181h 18
CIRCLE BACK PODCASTEpisode 37 - Never Missing a Beat w/ Austin MarquardtWelcome back to Circle Back Podcast!
This week we've got Matthew's best friend, Austin! We had so much fun recording this episode and hope you have a blast listening to it.
See you next week!2024-09-1746 min
Stupid Questions with Seth HillEpisode #69 - Matthew Marquardt, Med Student and Professional TriathleteMatthew Marquardt is a medical student and professional Ironman triathlete. He is passionate about both medicine and triathlon and has found a way to balance his commitments. Matthew's journey in triathlon started unexpectedly when he biked across the US during a break from college. He then decided to sign up for a triathlon race and discovered his potential in the sport. Matthew's mindset of keeping expectations low and focusing on enjoying the process has helped him avoid burnout. He efficiently manages his time by prioritizing meetings, workouts, and research. Matthew's motivation comes from his desire to make a positive...2024-07-251h 00
White Coat WarriorsBalancing Ironman Training & Med School: Matthew Marquardt | White Coat WarriorsIn this episode of White Coat Warriors, host Dr. Chris Myers sits down with Matthew Marquardt, a medical student and professional Ironman athlete, to discuss the intersection of human performance optimization and medicine. Discover how Matthew balances a rigorous training regimen with the demands of medical school, and how his athletic discipline informs his approach to healthcare and research. Whether you're a medical professional, athlete, or someone interested in peak performance, this conversation will inspire and enlighten you. Tune in for an engaging discussion on pushing the limits of human potential in both sports and medicine.See...2024-07-2439 minThree Page Challenge | johnaugust.comHow screenwriters find their voice (Encore)John and Craig welcome Aline Brosh McKenna to look at what writers mean by a “voice,” and how it develops.
Some screenwriters’ voice develops long before their craft, leading people to label them as “promising” even though the scripts themselves are a mess. Other writers get all the technical stuff right from the start, but have a hard time finding something distinctive about how they write.
From there, we segue into one of the most contentious Three Page Challenges we’ve ever done, with wildly split opinions.
In our bonus segment for premium members, Joh...2024-07-0900 min
Another Triathlon PodcastEpisode 52: Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant Recap, NYC Podcast Meet ups & SuperTri updates.Send us a textJoin us as we catch up with the hosts and their training and racing. We unpack Josh's race this weekend, so close to the podium and attendance at the SuperTri event. As well as Fede's trip to NYC to see a Yankees game and meet Josh in person, and Jenna-Caer taking the win in a Duathlon.They highlight the Canadian domination at the 70.3 Mont-Tremblant race, with Lionel Sanders taking first place for the men and Paula Findlay winning for the women. They also mention the impressive performances of Ben Kanute and M...2024-06-251h 01Transcribed | johnaugust.comCrafting Your EndingIn this compendium episode, John and Craig fast-forward to the third act to talk about endings. How do they work? What makes them great? And how do you fix them when they’re not working?
They look at how to connect your ending to your characters, crafting a twist that surprises (but doesn’t confuse), the function of the climax, the importance of the denouement, and how to make it all satisfying for your audience.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Drew welcome back Megana Rao to ask: do we still need reun...2024-06-1800 min
The Personal VocationThe Personal Vocation | EP4 | Matthew MarquardtMatthew Marquardt is the Founder and President of Catholic Conscience, a Member and Director of Canadian Catholic News, and the inaugural Director of the St. Monica Institute.He shares his journey of service.If want to learn more about Catholic Conscience you can reach him here matthew@catholicconscience. If you have questions about The St. Monica Institute, connect with him here mmarquardt@saintmonicainstitute.cawww.catholicconscience.comBe sure to go to the Vatican website to read The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.The Personal Vocation...2024-06-0352 minTranscribed | johnaugust.comIntrinsic MotivationJohn and Craig can’t help but look at intrinsic motivations — those specific internal drives that guide characters behavior. They discuss how to structure and expose that internal drive, the importance of an innate irritability, how it can stop your characters from becoming flat, and rewarding that intrinsic motivation with choice.
But first, we follow up on AI training, blueprints and “important” movies. We also weigh in on a high-school senior’s college dilemma and answer a listener question on writing with your trailer in mind.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig pars...2024-04-1600 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsTaming 7 by Chloe WalshPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/763070 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Taming 7 Series: #5 of Boys of Tommen Author: Chloe Walsh Narrator: Jacqueline Milne, Matthew Forsythe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 29 minutes Release date: April 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Tough Topics Publisher's Summary: Taming 7 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. She's the quintessential sunshine girl. He's the lovable class clown. But storm clouds are rolling in, and this Tommen boy is about to get serious. Tommen's cheekiest la...2024-04-1610 minTalk Law Radio PodcastChoosing A TrusteeAttorney Todd Marquardt talks about choosing a trustee and more on this edition of Talk Law Radio! Today's episode is all about deciding who the trustee of the trust you created should be. You might nominate a person, like a family member, friend, accountant or attorney to be the trustee; or you might nominate a bank or a Trust Company. Before we go into detail about factors and issues to consider when deciding on who should be trustee, let's define what a trust is from the perspective of the IRS and the perspective of the Social Security...2024-04-0651 min
The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S20E22It's Episode 22 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about experimental horrors.
"Anderson's Body" written by Alexander Garr (Story starts around 00:03:15)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator - Mike DelGaudio, Anderson Pryce - Kyle Akers, Doctor - Jesse Cornett
"Maddy Long-Legs" written by Oli A. White (Story starts around 00:17:05)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Lexa - Erika Sanderson, Maddy - Ash Millman, Carlo - David Ault, Seb - Andy Cresswell
"The Resonance" written by Rhea Roy (Story starts around 00:53:15)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski2024-03-101h 10
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalDecanus by Neil DenbyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/715923to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Decanus
Series: #2 of Quintus Roman Thrillers
Author: Neil Denby
Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes
Release date: February 27, 2024
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Follow Quintus and his cohort in another thrilling historical adventure! For fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Simon Scarrow. Ancient Rome meets Ancient Britannia . . . Julius Quintus Quirinius and his cohort sail to the mysterious land of Britannia. They have been sent on a mission to scout out the savage country and battle the local tribesman to pave the way for t...2024-02-2710h 41John AugustThe Fandom MenaceJohn and Craig discuss the dynamics of fandom, attempting to chart how things get cool, then hot, then terrible. But how are fandoms organized? Where do subcultures start? And how should you engage with the community that forms around your work?
We also look at an alternative screenplay format from one of last year’s best screenplays, and follow up on bake-offs, distracting accuracies in fiction, and UK writing credits. We then answer questions on original songs, packaging your script, and what you can do when you suspect you’ve been ripped off.
In our bonu...2024-01-3000 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalLegionary by Neil DenbyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/715908to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Legionary
Series: #1 of Quintus Roman Thrillers
Author: Neil Denby
Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 47 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Death by your comrades' hands . . . 17 BC. Julius Quintus Quirinius, like many citizens in the years after Rome's civil wars, must volunteer with the Roman army or be sold into slavery. Keen to prove his worth, he becomes a member of the IXth Legion, but after only six months his cohort suffer a brutal defeat, the result of s...2024-01-3011h 47John AugustUnbelievably AgenticJohn welcomes back Aline Brosh McKenna to look at how both you and your characters can become more “agentic.” What are the traps and pitfalls of going after what you want? How do you get people to engage with your protagonist, especially when the protagonist is yourself?
Then it’s another round of How Would This be a Movie? We look at stories about a harm-reduction hotline, countertop cancer, loyalty testers and a mathematician who exploited the lottery.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Aline talk about their strange new reality of being...2024-01-2300 minHWTBAM | johnaugust.comUnbelievably AgenticJohn welcomes back Aline Brosh McKenna to look at how both you and your characters can become more “agentic.” What are the traps and pitfalls of going after what you want? How do you get people to engage with your protagonist, especially when the protagonist is yourself?
Then it’s another round of How Would This be a Movie? We look at stories about a harm-reduction hotline, countertop cancer, loyalty testers and a mathematician who exploited the lottery.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Aline talk about their strange new reality of being...2024-01-2300 minJohn AugustRealistic but DistractingJohn and Craig investigate those details that are accurate and authentic, but can pull viewers out of the story. They look for ways to balance what is realistic with what is believable, and how to get rid of distractions and keep your audience focused on what matters.
We also discuss popular names, follow up on Icelandic pronunciations and the Mazinga toy, and answer listener questions on period details, defining biopics, writing during production, and whether or not to read the script before watching the movie.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig...2024-01-1600 minJohn AugustBack in the FYCJohn and Craig take a look at the many For Your Consideration scripts suddenly available to read to see what lessons can be learned from movies that were actually made. They find best practices for establishing setting, using “we see” and “we hear,” complicated setups, directing on the page, and how to get right into your story.
We also look at the possible sale of Paramount, the International Phonetic Alphabet and setting 2024 goals, before answering listener questions on UK credits and our writing routines.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig chew on a dif...2024-01-0900 minJohn AugustCreating Empathy for Your CharactersIn this compendium episode, John and Craig look at how we can best articulate our characters’ inner lives and get the audience invested in them. They discuss the intricacies of point of view, finding truthful emotional states, and why it’s so important for your characters to be liars.
How do you engage an audience’s empathy? What makes an audience cry? What emotional response breaks their trust? Why is point of view important, and how can it be manipulated? How can lies be used to drive a character to emotional authenticity? And what is the best way to...2024-01-0200 minJohn AugustA Very Special Christmas EpisodeJohn and Craig are joined by the ghosts of Scriptnotes past and present (Megana and Drew) for a festive competition: discussing the perils of studio bake-offs — pitting writer against writer for one coveted job — while simultaneously judging three of LA’s finest holiday cookies.
We also look at Netflix’s recently released viewership data, follow up on homonyms, AI coverage and voting, and answer a listener question on the definition of a drafts. But first, we investigate the origin of a very useful word that’s new to John and Craig.
In our bonus segment for premiu...2023-12-2600 min
Believe in Progress: an AACR Foundation Podcast014: Matthew Marquardt - Using Sport to Make a Difference in Cancer Awareness and FundraisingOn this episode, we are speaking with Matthew Marquardt, a medical student and professional triathlete at the Ohio State University College Medicine. Please do not forget to visit www.aacr.org to make a donation or to find helpful information and resources. Together we can make progress in the fight against cancer and bring hope to those who need it most. Please don't forget, cancer research saves lives.For more information visit the AACR and our podcast here: https://www.aacr.org/get-involved/believe-in-progress-an-aacr-foundation-podcast/...2023-12-2032 min
Klartext TriathlonKlartext Triathlon International #6- Matthew MarquardtPresented by OMNi-BiOTiCIn today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with professional triathlete Matthew Marquardt. Matthew brings a unique perspective to the world of professional athletes, as his primary focus in life is on medicine rather than sports. Our conversation delves into various aspects of his life, shedding light on his intriguing journey.We discuss Matthew's aerotests in Silverstone, the profound impact of cancer on his life, and his dedicated efforts against cancer. His 2021 cross-country bike tour ultimately led him to the world of triathlon, a career path that was far from planned...2023-12-181h 13HWTBAM | johnaugust.comHow Would This Be a Biopic?John and Craig look at several notable figures in the news and ask, How Would This Be a Biopic? They examine the lives of Henry Kissinger, Sandra Day O’Connor, George Santos, Rosalynn Carter, and Sam Altman to see which are best suited for the big screen, and declare once-and-for-all the proper way to pronounce “biopic.”
We also follow up on VFX and AI, the two-column format, inner monologues, and Melissa Mazin sets the record straight on her role at Thanksgiving.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig speculate about which event in his...2023-12-1200 min
PodcastliteraturKostprobe: Eine „Probebohrung im Himmel„ befördert „Steine & Erden“ ans Tageslicht:Jan Wagners Gedichtband „Steine & Erden“Zweiundzwanzig Jahre nach seinem ersten Gedichtband mit dem Titel „Probebohrung im Himmel“, nach sieben weiteren Gedichtbänden, nach Essays, Übersetzungen, Anthologien, dem Büchnerpreis und vielen anderen Auszeichnungen fördert der Bohrkern von Jan Wagners Poetik scheinbar Alleralltäglichstes zutage: „Steine & Erden“.
So der Titel seines neuesten Gedichtbandes, der in diesem Herbst bei Hanser erschienen ist. Und den er zusammen mit Kerstin Bachtler in dieser Kostprobe exklusiv für Podcastliteratur.de vorstellt.
Einmal mehr zeigen auch diese Gedichte, wie sehr Jan Wagner in der Tradition der Autoren und Autorinnen der (klassischen) Moderne steht. Vor allem aber zeigen sie, dass sein...2023-11-0116 minWGA | johnaugust.comStorytelling and the StrikeJohn sits down with WGA Negotiating Committee co-chair Chris Keyser to look at how writers crafted the narrative of the strike. From establishing the premise and themes, identifying characters, and all the way down to specific word choices, we dissect the choices, revisions, and tactics used to guide the MBA negotiations to a successful conclusion.
We also answer listener questions on foreign levies and writers’ relationship with the studios going forward.
In our bonus segment for premium members, we discuss Chris Keyser’s debate career and make a strong argument for how it shaped his skil...2023-10-1000 minWGA | johnaugust.comEntering the Post-Strike EraJohn and Craig take an in-depth look at the deal points of the WGA’s tentative agreement with the AMPTP, which ended the 2023 WGA strike after 148 days. Together they break down what gains were made, how they work, and why they are important for writers everywhere.
We also open a time-capsule email from 2018, follow up on five year old predictions, and send our predictions for 2028 off into the future.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig discuss a topic we’ve slept on for too long: dreams!
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WGA Tent...2023-10-0300 minHWTBAM | johnaugust.comMedicine and MayhemJohn and Craig look at four tales of science, medicine and mayhem and ask, how would this be a movie? Stories include a catatonic woman who woke up after 20 years, a white supremacist transformed by MDMA, a drugged crypto lawyer, and an in-depth account of alien biology.
But first we have a very special announcement: Scriptnotes LIVE is back! We also follow-up on recent episodes before Drew and Halley look at statements John and Craig made years ago to see if either of them have changed their tune.
In our bonus segment for premium members...2023-07-1800 minThree Page Challenge | johnaugust.comResearch Isn’t CheatingJohn and Craig host another round of the Three Page Challenge, selecting three listeners’ scripts for feedback on what’s working and common pitfalls to avoid. They offer insights into the tricky issues when cheating movement, formatting non-English dialogue, and the importance of logic in comedy.
But first, we answer some long-gestating listener questions: What are strategies for writers to option IP on their own? Can you use your smart relative for dialogue? And how do you discuss co-creators of projects when meeting with a potential rep?
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and...2023-06-1300 min
Babbittville RadioMatthew Marquardt: Breakfast with Bob 2023Enjoy this interview from our Breakfast with Bob 2023 Edition.
Matthew Marquardt swam at Princeton and when Covid 19 cancelled the 2020 season, he decided to train for the Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon - where he went 4:05 in his first-ever race. He is now a pro triathlete and is in his second year of medical school at Ohio State. He just raced for the first time as a pro at Ironman Texas and took third overall and was only 8 seconds out of second place and 21 seconds behind the winner, Rudy Von Berg. How about this for a pro debut? He swam 48:59, rode 4:08:12, ran 2:43:08 and...2023-05-0722 min
Babbittville RadioMatthew Marquardt: Breakfast with Bob 2023
Enjoy this interview from our Breakfast with Bob 2023 Edition.
Matthew Marquardt swam at Princeton and when Covid 19 cancelled the 2020 season, he decided to train for the Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon – where he went 4:05 in his first-ever race. He is now a pro triathlete and is in his second year of medical school at Ohio State. He just raced for the first time as a pro at Ironman Texas and took third overall and was only 8 seconds out of second place and 21 seconds behind the winner, Rudy Von Berg. How about this for a pro debut? He sw...2023-05-0722 min
Babbittville Radio Archives - BabbittvilleMatthew Marquardt: Breakfast with Bob 2023
Enjoy this interview from our Breakfast with Bob 2023 Edition.
Matthew Marquardt swam at Princeton and when Covid 19 cancelled the 2020 season, he decided to train for the Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon – where he went 4:05 in his first-ever race. He is now a pro triathlete and is in his second year of medical school at Ohio State. He just raced for the first time as a pro at Ironman Texas and took third overall and was only 8 seconds out of second place and 21 seconds behind the winner, Rudy Von Berg. How about this for a pro debut? He sw...2023-05-0722 min
Northstar Unplugged#109. Matthew Marquardt: a med student triathlete’s insights on sleepMatthew Marquardt is a professional triathlete and medical student at the Ohio State University College ofMedicine. A varsity swimmer while in college and US Olympic Trials Qualifier, he graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Entrepreneurship. A diagnosis of sleep apnea during his sophomore year of college sparked his interest in learning more about sleep and how sleep can be used to optimize performance in all aspects of life.Full show notes at https://northstarunplugged.kristenrainey.com/2023-05-0150 min
303Endurance PodcastIMTX USAT PTO EPO Welcome to Episode #385 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion. From the great state of TX we have the IMTX pro race and USAT Multisport Fest last weekend. Next weekend is the PTO Euro Open and 70.3 Champs in St. George next weekend. Plus owning up to an EPO violation by Colin Chartier and World Champion Tips at the TriDot Kona 2023 Kickoff Event last night. Show Sponsor: UCAN Ge...2023-04-2942 min
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsPoverty, by America by Matthew DesmondPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/604339 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Poverty, by America Author: Matthew Desmond Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 40 minutes Release date: March 21, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.46 of Total 39 Ratings of Narrator: 4.86 of Total 7 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a “provocative and compelling” (NPR) argument about why it persists in America: because the rest of us benefit from it. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Oprah...2023-03-2110 min
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsBirchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right by Matthew DallekPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/605378 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right Author: Matthew Dallek Narrator: Donald Corren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 38 minutes Release date: March 21, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: How a notorious far right organization set the Republican Party on a long march toward extremism At the height of the John Birch Society’s activity in the 1960s, critics dismissed its members as a paranoid fringe. After all, “Birchers” believed that a vast communist conspiracy existed in America and posed a...2023-03-2103 minQandA | johnaugust.comThe One with Patton OswaltJohn and Craig welcome comedian, actor, writer and Jeopardy! champion Patton Oswalt to discuss joke structure and building standup specials. Patton pulls back the curtain on his writing process, how he develops a comedic premise, and earning an audience’s trust.
We also dissect M.O.D.O.K., punching up other people’s scripts, and the art of adaptation. We then answer a listener’s question about writing films that include standup comedy.
In our bonus segment for premium members, we discuss characters who keep secrets for no reas– there’s no time to explain!2023-02-2800 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America by Philip BumpPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587663 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America Author: Philip Bump Narrator: Matthew Berry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 23 minutes Release date: January 24, 2023 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A widely-read Washington Post columnist takes a deep dive into what the end of the baby boom means for American politics and economics. Philip Bump, a reporter as adept with a graph as with a paragraph, is popular for his ability to distill vast amounts of data into accessible stories. THE AFTERMATH...2023-01-2410 min
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsChildren of the State: Stories of Survival and Hope in the Juvenile Justice System by Jeff HobbsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/601027 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Children of the State: Stories of Survival and Hope in the Juvenile Justice System Author: Jeff Hobbs Narrator: Andre Bellido, Aven Shore, Landon Woodson, George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 42 minutes Release date: January 24, 2023 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace comes “an eye-opening, fully humanizing, deeply affecting look at the often-misunderstood juvenile justice system and its inhabitants—young people of earnestness, disappointment, hope, and resilience” (Booklist, starred review). For many kids...2023-01-2403 min
Age Grouper For Life PodcastAGFL Episode 75: Matthew MarquardtIn this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Matthew Marquardt, one of the top amateur triathletes in the country. In 2022, he took the overall wins at Ironman Texas, Eagleman 70.3, Ironman Lake Placid, and Ironman World Championship (and third at the 70.3 World Championship in St. George!). Matthew began competing in triathlons after completing his run as a collegiate swimmer during his undergraduate studies at Princeton University; he is currently pursuing his career as a surgeon and studying at the Ohio State University.
With encouragement from his coach and some reflection, Matthew realized that triathlon was an opportunity too good to pass up...2022-12-0657 min
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsStriking Back: The End of Peace in Cyberspace—and How to Restore It by Lucas KelloPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/602061 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Striking Back: The End of Peace in Cyberspace—and How to Restore It Author: Lucas Kello Narrator: Matthew Brenher Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 31 minutes Release date: November 15, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Faced with relentless technological aggression in the twenty-first century, how can Western nations fight back to protect national security and preserve international stability? Before the cyber age, foreign interference in Western democratic politics played out in a comparatively narrow arena—limited to the realm of print and broadcast. The explosive expansion of cyberspace has...2022-11-1503 min
Mission Kona Podcast#1 2022 Kona Series: Matthew Marquardt 1st 25-29Send us a textThe truly exceptional triathlete, Matthew Marquardt, sat down with Mike & Michelle to recap his experience racing the 2022 Ironman World Championships in Kona where he dominated his age group (25-29) with a time of 8:35, 1st place finish and an over 8-minute lead over 2nd place.Marquardt shares about his athletic upbringing, new-found success in triathlon, and how he balances training as a full-time student in his second year of medical school at Ohio State University. Highlights:4:14 – “I train on the third floor of my...2022-11-011h 00