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Zollypod#8: Top Ten Films of 2023It's been a while, so Preston and Carson had to come back with a MEGA EPISODE! The boys spend two hours talking about their Top Ten movies of 2023, leading to a sentimental and vulnerable conversation about why film is a crucially important art form for so many people.Follow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Instagram and Threads2024-04-032h 02Zollypod#7: Discovering Our Love for Horror & 'Trick 'r Treat'October is nearly over, but the guys are just getting into the spooky spirit! Carson and Preston discuss their long roads to loving the horror genre and review the 2007 cult classic, Trick 'r Treat. Happy Halloween! Follow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Instagram and Threads2023-10-3147 min
ZollypodZollypod Special: 'Ahsoka'The boys are back with a special episode of Zollypod to talk all about one thing: the latest entry in the Star Wars galaxy: Ahsoka! Let us know if you enjoyed this laid-back format and if you'd like to see more episodes like it.Follow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Instagram and Threads2023-10-1848 minZollypod#6: 'The Creator' and Original Blockbuster CinemaLong time, no see! The boys are back to review Gareth Edwards' The Creator and muse about the state of original cinema, especially original blockbusters. Is The Creator a glimpse into the future of blockbusters, or are we destined for sequels and remakes forever? Let's talk about it.Follow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Instagram and Threads2023-10-1343 minZollypod#5: Diversity in Hollywood: Beyond the Screen (feat. Sharareh Drury)Carson and Preston are joined by Sharareh Drury, Associate Features Editor for Variety, to talk about marginalized groups in the film industry: from the biggest stars to the unsung heroes who make diverse films happen. They talk about Drury's background covering the entertainment industry as an Iranian-American and what work needs to be done to make the industry an inclusive space for all.0:00-11:51: How Diversity Affects the Budget and the Box Office11:51-40:05: Interview with Sharareh Drury40:05-42:50: OutroFollow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter...2023-09-2242 minZollypod#4: Taylor Swift and the Cruel Summer Box Office…. Are you ready for it? Carson and Preston are back with a broad discussion over the state of the film industry, the future of the theatrical experience, streaming services coming to theaters, and of course, Taylor Swift's recently-announced The Eras Tour: The Concert Film. The industry has drastically changed in the last decade more than it did in the previous nine: what sort of ramifications will that have going forward? Let's talk about it.Follow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Ins...2023-09-0842 minZollypod#3: Movies in Middle America (feat. CJ Scott)Carson and Preston are both from Middle America, which isn't exactly the center of the film industry. In this episode, the guys talk about how to get into the business without being in LA/NYC and how they implement filmmaking skills in their daily lives. Then, they're joined by independent filmmaker CJ Scott to talk about her films and her experience in a small market.0:00-1:04: Introduction1:04-30:56: Carson and Preston's experience in Texas, Kansas and Minnesota30:56-47:49: Interview with CJ Scott47:49-49:36: OutroFollow CJ Scott's feature film WhispersWatch...2023-08-2349 minZollypod#2: Our Journey in Film (feat. Simon Firsht)Carson and Preston are back to talk all about the movies that made them! The guys hit all their favorite films: from The Incredibles to The Lord of the Rings and more. Then, behind-the-scenes director of photography Simon Firsht (Oppenheimer, Dune, Nope) joins the show to talk about his career, and what it was like to be working on the set of Dune: Part Two!0:00-2:07: Introduction2:07-11:19: The First Movie We Loved11:19-22:13: Our First Theater Experiences22:13-33:45: Falling in Love With Film33:45-49:38: Interview with Simon Firsht49:38-52:29: Outro2023-08-0952 minZollypod#1: BarbenheimerCarson and Preston kick off Zollypod with the biggest double feature to ever hit the cinema: Barbenheimer! Along with reviews of the two blockbusters, the guys do their own “Barbenheimer Draft,” with each picking five performances across both films’ star-studded casts.0:00-4:07: Introduction4:07-22:25: “Barbie” Review22:25-34:37: “Oppenheimer” Review34:37-48:50: Barbenheimer Draft48:50-52:56: WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike Coverage52:56-54:52: OutroFollow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Instagram and Threads2023-07-2754 minZollypodZollypod TrailerWelcome to Zollypod! Hosts Carson and Preston introduce themselves and tell you everything you need to know about the show — including what the heck “Zollypod” means.Follow Zollypod on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and ThreadsFollow Preston on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and ThreadsFollow Carson on Twitter, Instagram and Threads2023-07-2605 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryWildfire Contact's Emily Parcell on Gephardt, Obama, Warren & All Things IowaSend us a textEmily Parcell is blazing her own path through the political industry...part of the famed 2004 Dick Gephardt Iowa operation, Iowa Political Director for the 2008 Obama Caucus effort, running Indiana for the 2008 Obama general election, starting Wildfire Contact's direct mail arm, helping Democrats win tough races, heading up the Warren 2020 effort as a senior aide...and much more. In this conversation, Emily talks her small town Iowa roots, important stops along her political career, and insights and advice from 2 decades in the political trenches.IN THIS EPISODE2021-12-2155 min