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The Hard Part with Evan McCannThe Hard Part with Evan McCannThe Friday Show - Connor Turland, Alexander Stratmoen, Owen Brakes, Rahul Gudise, Jianxiang (Jack) Xu, Adam Cohen, and Jay AlammarThe first episode of The Friday Show!00:00 - Intro to The Friday Show Format01:57 - X Content Rundown08:38 - Connor Turland from Ceedar18:57 - Alexander Stratmoen on Socratica Symposium27:55 - Owen Brakes from Steinmetz37:03 - Rahul Gudise from Gale48:00 - Jack Xu from Proception55:14 - Adam Cohen from Weave57:00 - Jay Alammar from Cohere on Command A2025-03-211h 06NineDots: The DotCastNineDots: The DotCastEpisode 75: Jay Doherty on his hunger for life, putting in the work and keeping your priorities in check!Rahul is joined by Northern Ireland's finest wedding photographer Jay Doherty.  Where we talk about backing up, paranoia, using ai and how its given him more freedom. Why social media is an important part of his business, selling albums to all his couples, being into self care, wellness and becoming a yoga teacher. We also dive into Jay's hunger for life and how much he accomplishes in a single day! NINEDOTS 2024 - MANCHESTER - LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING12 + 13th November 2024Our speaker line up so far includes:MATTEO CARTA . LI...2024-09-111h 44CricHeadsCricHeadsJay Shah New ICC Chairman | Shikhar Dhawan Retires | Bhuvi For A Reason | #cricketnews This week, the CricHeads Shamik and Siddharth talk about Shikhar Dhawan announcement from all forms of cricket, Jay Shah becoming the new Chairman of ICC (International Cricket Council), Sanjeev Goenka talking about KL Rahul will be retained at Lucknow Super Giants at the IPL auction, and tons more. Plus, Billy Bowden makes an appearance!  @siddharthdudeja   @shamikchakrabarti  Follow Siddharth: https://www.instagram.com/siddharthdudeja https://www.youtube.com/@siddharthdudeja Follow Shamik: https://www.instagram.com/shamikchakrabarti https://www.youtube.com/@shamikchakrabarti Produced by: Antariksh Takkar (@antariksht on Instagram) Follow Antariksh: https://www.youtube.com/@antarikshtakkar/ 2024-09-0327 minOn Purpose with Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay ShettyDr. Rahul Jandial: What Your Nightmares Are Trying to Tell You & How to Know Which Dreams You Need to Pay Attention toDo you often remember your dreams? What was the last dream you can remember? Today, let's welcome Dr. Rahul Jandial. Rahul is a dual-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist based at City of Hope in Los Angeles. He leads the Jandial Lab, which explores the intersection of neurobiology and cancer. Beyond his research, Dr. Jandial is dedicated to global health, performing pediatric neurosurgery in charity hospitals across South America and Eastern Europe. He is also the author of the book "This Is Why You Dream," which delves into the science and significance of dreaming. ...2024-07-151h 42On Purpose with Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay ShettyDr. Rahul Jandial: What Your Nightmares Are Trying to Tell You & How to Know Which Dreams You Need to Pay Attention toDo you often remember your dreams? What was the last dream you can remember? Today, let's welcome Dr. Rahul Jandial. Rahul is a dual-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist based at City of Hope in Los Angeles. He leads the Jandial Lab, which explores the intersection of neurobiology and cancer. Beyond his research, Dr. Jandial is dedicated to global health, performing pediatric neurosurgery in charity hospitals across South America and Eastern Europe. He is also the author of the book "This Is Why You Dream," which delves into the science and significance of dreaming. ...2024-07-151h 42Grab Your Day With A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Grab Your Day With A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life by Rahul JandialPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702343to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life Author: Rahul Jandial Narrator: Rahul Jandial Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: June 4, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: AN AMAZON EDITORS' BEST BOOKS OF 2024 PICK 'Completely transformed my way of thinking about dreams.' –Jay Shetty Dreaming is one of the most underappreciated functions of the human brain, yet our very survival as a species depends on it. In This Is Why You Dream, dual-trained neuroscientist and neu...2024-06-046h 11Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Biology & ChemistryAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Biology & ChemistryThis Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life by Rahul JandialPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702343to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life Author: Rahul Jandial Narrator: Rahul Jandial Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: June 4, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: AN AMAZON EDITORS' BEST BOOKS OF 2024 PICK 'Completely transformed my way of thinking about dreams.' –Jay Shetty Dreaming is one of the most underappreciated functions of the human brain, yet our very survival as a species depends on it. In This Is Why You Dream, dual-trained neuroscientist and neu...2024-06-046h 11Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesThis Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life by Rahul JandialPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702343to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life Author: Rahul Jandial Narrator: Rahul Jandial Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: June 4, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Disorders & Diseases Publisher's Summary: AN AMAZON EDITORS' BEST BOOKS OF 2024 PICK 'Completely transformed my way of thinking about dreams.' –Jay Shetty Dreaming is one of the most underappreciated functions of the human brain, yet our very survival as a species depends on it. In This Is Why You Dream, dual-trained neuroscientist and neu...2024-06-046h 11Get New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mental Health & PsychologyGet New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mental Health & PsychologyThis Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life by Rahul JandialPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702343to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life Author: Rahul Jandial Narrator: Rahul Jandial Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: June 4, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Mental Health & Psychology Publisher's Summary: AN AMAZON EDITORS' BEST BOOKS OF 2024 PICK 'Completely transformed my way of thinking about dreams.' –Jay Shetty Dreaming is one of the most underappreciated functions of the human brain, yet our very survival as a species depends on it. In This Is Why You Dream, dual-trained neuroscientist and...2024-06-046h 11The Bearded Mystic PodcastThe Bearded Mystic PodcastBearded Mystic Reacts | Hindu Dissects the 'Vedic' Jay Shetty Expose | Jay ShettySend us a textThis episode of 'The Bearded Mystic Reacts' delves into the controversy surrounding Jay Shetty, a former Hindu monk turned self-help guru. The host reviews an article examining Shetty's claims to spiritual authority, his transition from monkhood to a lifestyle of influence and alleged wealth accumulation, and the authenticity of his backstory and teachings. The episode touches on criticisms of Shetty's fashion sense, his shift from promoting monastic simplicity to engaging with Hollywood elite, and questionable ventures like his life coaching certification school. The host also reflects on Shetty's spiritual narrative's inconsistencies, the strategic...2024-03-071h 14The HemOnc PulseThe HemOnc PulsePart Two: Drs. Dahiya, Spiegel Return to Discuss 'Black Box' Warning on CAR-T TherapiesSaurabh Dahiya, MD, FACP, of Stanford Medicine, and Jay Spiegel, MD, of the University of Miami, join The HemOnc Pulse for the second half of a two-part series on reports regarding secondary T-cell malignancies in patients after being treated with a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and updates from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the issue. Drs. Dahiya and Spiegel return to the show shortly following the announcement that the FDA sent requests to drug manufacturers on January 9 to update prescription labels with "Black Box" warnings on the six CAR-T therapies used to...2024-02-2932 minThe HemOnc PulseThe HemOnc PulseDrs. Dahiya, Spiegel Discuss CAR-T Secondary Malignancies Risk An all-new episode of The HemOnc Pulse with Saurabh Dahiya, MD, FACP, of Stanford Medicine, and Jay Spiegel, MD, of the University of Miami, features a discussion on the link between chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies and secondary T-cell malignancies. The episode follows on the heels of the US Food and Drug Administration's request to drug manufacturers of the six CAR-T therapies to make safety-related labeling changes.         2024-02-0840 minA New DirectionA New Direction8 Habits That Will Unleash Your Potential and Create SuccessCreating Habits that Will Change Your Life, Your Business, and Your Career When we think of the word "habits", typically we jump to the negative. We may think of all the bad habits we need to get rid of... However, when if we were to rethink the word "habit" we may be able to stretch our mind to the idea of good or positive habits. And by creating those habits we can achieve greater success. In this episode of A New Direction Rahul Sharma joins me to talk about his book "Habits4Miracles: Design Your Life Your Way". Rahul is...2023-11-2358 minRocketship.fmRocketship.fmThe Blurred Lines between Jay-Z and your favorite LLMOpen AI is buying up the rights to AP’s full catalog. But this move has been over 100 years in the making. Today we explore the history of the music industry's attempts to regulate and legislate an artist's right to be paid for their work as an attempt to understand what may happen in the near future with your favorite LLM’s.This podcast is brought to you by:Miro: Go to Miro.com/podcast and get your first three Miro boards free forever.Hubspot: Listen to The Science of Scaling wherever you get...2023-08-1723 minQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerThe Agony and the Glory of College FootballThe college-football playoffs are coming up. On hand to discuss them are David French, Vivek Dave, and Rahul Danak. Also, should coaches just up and leave, before bowl games? Should athletic departments fire them mid-season? At the end of this podcast, Vivek and Rahul discuss the Concession Call. When their schools play each other, in football or basketball, the alum of the losing school has to... Source Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe2021-12-2253 minQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerThe Agony and the Glory of College FootballThe college-football playoffs are coming up. On hand to discuss them are David French, Vivek Dave, and Rahul Danak. Also, should coaches just up and leave, before bowl games? Should athletic departments fire them mid-season? At the end of this podcast, Vivek and Rahul discuss the Concession Call. When their schools play each other, in football or basketball, the alum of the losing school has to... Source Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe2021-12-2253 minReclaiming Happiness with Sandeep NeutronReclaiming Happiness with Sandeep NeutronReclaiming happiness talk with Rahul and Krupa !Rahul Mukerji is a native of New York City whose hobbies and passions include traveling, reading, and cooking. As a graduate from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Rahul has worked in various professions which include teaching English abroad, education advisory, and restaurant management. He aspires to travel quite a bit once the world opens up again. Krupa Vyas is a native of Mumbai but hails from New Jersey. As an avid reader and writer krupa is always seeking to expand her knowledge and help humankind in any way possible.2021-08-241h 24Reclaiming Happiness with Sandeep NeutronReclaiming Happiness with Sandeep NeutronReclaiming happiness talk with Rahul and Krupa !Rahul Mukerji is a native of New York City whose hobbies and passions include traveling, reading, and cooking.  As a graduate from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Rahul has worked in various professions which include teaching English abroad, education advisory, and restaurant management.  He aspires to travel quite a bit once the world opens up again.    Krupa Vyas is a native of Mumbai but hails from New Jersey.  As an avid reader and writer Krupa is always seeking to expand her knowledge and help humankind in any way possible2021-08-241h 24Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing TipsMarketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips7 Best Practices For Starting Your First Podcast | Ep. #1593Seven Best Practices for Starting Your First Podcast   In episode #1593, we will give you seven tips that will help you start and grow your first podcast. When you are just starting out in the podcasting game, there will be many kinks you have to iron out. This will be easier for you if you tune into today’s show though. You’ll hear us talk about which mics to use, how to structure your conversations, how to maximize traffic as well as your content’s reach, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:2020-12-1807 minTHE HAWKEYE PODCASTTHE HAWKEYE PODCASTNZ v WI: Test series preview!The flavour of test cricket is back as the windies take on black caps in the 1st test starting Dec 3rd. With WTC points at stake, what course the series will take.. Find out what Jay Bhavsar and HEP panel think!2020-12-0237 minK & J Got Sump\'n To SayK & J Got Sump'n To SayBonus: We Stan Megan, RILEY and RahulIn another bonus episode (because they talk too damn much), Jay & Kenya discuss their faves Megan Thee Stallion, Amber Riley (just RILEY to you), Rahul Kholi and T’Nia Miller (aka, The Haunting of Bly Manor’s Owen and Hannah, our new OTP). Plus, they shout out a few Black YouTube critics whose episodic break-downs and reviews became staples while watching Lovecraft Country! Listen to the full segment to hear all the reasons K & J Stan Megan, RILEY and Rahul. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kjgot2say/message2020-11-0627 minK & J Got Sump\'n To SayK & J Got Sump'n To SayAbout That Black WaveJoin Jay & Kenya as they introduce themselves, discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Lovecraft Country, the nostalgia of classic Black television series finally hitting streaming sites, and the renaissance of Black created horror. Later, in the introductory “We Stan!” segment, they gush about  Amber Riley’s first EP, Rahul Kohli serving us hot chef bae realness in The Haunting of Bly Manor, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kjgot2say/message2020-10-311h 30Middle of the RowMiddle of the RowShe Dies Tomorrow, Makes Us Feel ThingsA new release this week, this time from Neon and writer/director Amy Seimetz, She Dies Tomorrow. This black comedy/thriller thing is one of my favorite films of the year (knocked from the top spot since we recorded), but the rest of the crew isn’t quite as one over. Yet we agree on most of the film’s strengths. I don’t know... It feels like Ben and Lauren wanted something the film wasn’t trying to be, while Jon and I were a bit more on the film’s wavelength, though he was often bored by it. Either way...2020-09-0744 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowStill Dancing To The Emperor's New GrooveFlashing back to 2000 for Disney Animation Studios entry, the much beloved The Emperor’s New Groove. I was a first timer to this one, and I can not join in on the praise, but the rest of the crew still adores this film. They commiserate about their favorite bits, love of Kronk and where this stands in the Disney Animated canon. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:02:00 Why The Emperor’s New Groove? Should Have Been A Musical? 0:10:00 Redeemable Characters?, Pick A Lane, Behind The Scenes Drama 0:17:30 Visual Style, Disney Animation, Last Minute Faves, Wrapping Up @middleofrow #nothe2020-08-3027 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowRadioactive Is Not Quite SoA new release, this time from Amazon Studios, and that is the film Radioactive. The Marjane Satrapi film is an inventive biopic about the scientist Marie Curie, and while it won over Zac, the rest of the crew had a hard time finding its glow. Pike is good, Satrapi makes some flourishes, but most here weren’t won over. Still, we discuss lots of other biopics, what makes them good, and a few other random diversions. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 True Story Spoiler Warnings, We Each Take A Turn At The Film 0:15:00 What Makes A Biopic? 0:22:00 Rosamund Pike Train, Other Biopics 0:38:00 Ma...2020-08-2144 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowDare To Open The Book Of Eli?We flashback to 2010 for Denzel walking the earth in The Book of Eli. The genre mash up has plenty to stick up for, plenty to be disappointed in, and made us feel a broad range of feelings; or none. Everyone has a different take on this one, so it’s a good listen for a variety of takes from us four. Jon made the pick, guess why?, but I can confidently say this, we are the only podcast that will compare The Book of Eli to Angels in the Outfield... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why The Book of Eli?, Prophetism, 0:10:00 Missed Op...2020-08-1151 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowStay In Palm Springs, ForeverWe have another new release, this time thanks to Neon and Hulu, as they have released the Sundance favorite, Palm Springs, on the service. Palm Springs stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons, stuck in a high concept romantic comedy. Don’t peak down if you want to avoid any minor spoilers, but we all agreed on this one! Not as emphatically across the board, but, a strong positive consensus nonetheless. We talk favorite laughs, thinks we wished were better, and appreciate J.K. Simmons; as one does. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Takes On Palm Springs 0:08:15 Sp...2020-08-0637 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowCan't Say No To HamiltonWe review another “new release” this week, and that is the 2016 original cast recording of Hamilton on Disney+. Ben said no to this, so I watch with two Hamilton virgins (for the most part) and we are all blown away! Surprising no one. It’s Hamilton, it’s great!, but we get into how the set and stage direction works to enhance the show, how seeing the close ups adds to the performances, and heap endless other amounts of praise on this classic. So, go watch Hamiton and come share in the love fest; unless your Ben... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Backgrou...2020-07-3143 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowEurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga Sings?Another Netflix new release, this time with Will Ferrell's entry to the platform, with Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. I wasn’t here for this one, but I would have probably thrown more negativity into this one! Still, Ben was the lowest on it, but only has praise to be parsed out after his initial thoughts, so maybe it is worth your time. I’m probably a curmudgeon. They praise the performances, recount their favorite bits, and get distracted by Disney Musicals. Take a listen! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Non-Spoiler Discussion On Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire...2020-07-2855 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowMaybe Sign Up For Wasp Network?Another Netflix new release, Wasp Network, splits the pod down the middle. Jon and Zac enjoy the fast paced, if surface, docudrama, but Ben and Lauren were BORED. We all agree on the cast, disagree on the filmmaking, and we also learn where exactly Guantanamo Bay is! Next to Hidden Beach. A fun episode, with some solid back and forth on this one, from the often great Olivier Assayas. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Wasp Network 0:13:00 Spoilers For Wasp Network 0:13:30 Matter Of Fact, The Complaints Flow 0:17:00 Some Compliments, Where...In The World..Is..Guantanamo Bay? 0:23:00 Talking Olivier Assayas...2020-07-2433 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowMaybe Don't Meet The ParentsWe flashback to 2000 for the awkward family comedy, Meet The Parents! A big hit back in the day, two whole sequels, Foker jokes. Jon picked this, and no one else can really get on his or the film’s wavelength. The film has some agreeable moments, but, as a whole, just doesn’t come together. Still, a solid talk, about a not so solid movie. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Meet The Parents?, Justice For Naomi Watts, They Are All Liars 0:10:01 What Happened To Reality?, Giving Some Credit, Is This Entertaining? 0:18:00 Wasted Opportunities, Almost Castings, Greg Sucks... 0:25:00 Wrapping It Up, DeNiro’s Come...2020-07-2232 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowHunt Down TrollhunterAnother flashback, to 2010, to review the Norwegian import Trollhunter. This found footage genre bender has a lot of fun bits, some genuine funny moments and some surprisingly solid special effects. The film hits everyone a bit different around here, but we still manage to find plenty to appreciate across the board. Check it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Trollhunter?, What Worked And Didn’t 0:11:00 Nitpicks, Good Humor, Best Bits 0:21:57 Talking Øvredal, Creature Design, Budget Limitations 0:31:00 Wrap Up and Ben Stiller Convo @middleofrow #nothe2020-07-1734 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowRock On, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Rock OnFlashing back again to 2010, this time for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World! The Edgar Wright classic has a lot of fans on this pod, and we talk a lot, and trade favs, and heap plenty of praise. It’s a lovefest, even if Jon tries to fight it. Also, everyone, but Lauren’s, audio kind of sucks this week, I don’t know what happened, we’ll do better! Anyways, if you are a fan, this is a fun listen! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Scott Pilgrim vs. The World?, Scott Pilgrim In Real Life, Michael Cera 0:13:00 Nitpicks, The Ending Works?, Adaptati...2020-07-101h 09Middle of the RowMiddle of the RowBonus Episode - The Last of Us: Part IIOur first ever game review on the podcast?, I think it might be, and you couldn’t ask for a much better game: The Last of Us: Part II. We (Lauren, Ben and I) all love the game, but we have a pretty fantastic discussion about what makes this game so special, while keeping realistic hype trains in check. That doesn’t mean we don’t praise it to high heaven, we do, but that’s because this is one of the greats. If you’ve played the game, take a listen, and see if you think the game is as nearly...2020-07-0359 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowNo Love For The LovebirdsA new release! The dumped to Netflix comedy, The Lovebirds. Everyone, besides Jon, couldn’t really get into it, but we find some areas to appreciate in the film. A laugh or two here, a solid performance there, but all and all it feels like a missed opportunity; especially with the talent involved. Oh well? Not a trainwreck, but it feels like a solid what could have been. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On The Lovebirds 0:14:00 Spoilers For The Loverbirds 0:14:10 Offensive Humor?, Likable Characters?, Treated Unfairly? 0:20:00 Some Nitpicks, No Side Characters, Where’s The Fun? 0:30:00 Some Third Act Appreciation & Wrap...2020-06-3035 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowDon't Hide Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonWe flashback to another 2000 Oscar film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This time, Zac is doing the picking and he loves this film a whole lot 20 years on. The rest of the crew isn’t as high, and found diminishing returns, but Zac stands up for the excellence and beauty of the picture. Jon tag teams a couple sections with him, who puts his wire-fu issues behind him, Lauren though... A good convo for a great movie! Damnit! Download. Listen. Enjoy. 0:01:00 Why Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?, Some Spirited Disagreement 0:11:00 Fights That Talk, No Flashback? You Crazy!, Dark Cloud 0:19:00 We Promise We Ar...2020-06-1937 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Switch On The SwitchWe are flashing back to 2010 to review, for some reason, The Switch. This Jason Bateman/Jennifer Aniston dramedy forces a couple of us to rethink our 2010-selves, while making us wonder how the hell we ever could have found Jason Bateman appealing in this film. Jon, who picked the film, remains unphased, while Ben and Zac call the child character an asshole; repeatedly. That’s the kind of episode we have here. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why The Switch, Changing Feelings 0:09:00 Poor Patrick Wilson?, Despicable Leads 0:18:00 Sebastian An Asshole, What A Difference A Decade Makes 0:24:00 Jeff Goldblum!, OG Ending Wrapping Up @mi...2020-06-1736 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Brawl Over GladiatorWe flashback to 2000 for Ben’s favorite movie, Gladiator. The Ridley Scott sword and sandals epic swept the movie world 20 years ago, but how does it stack up all these years later? Ben is, obviously, still on board, as is Lauren, but Jon and Zac are having diminishing returns. How much? Listen to find out! We do agree there is some greatness in here, regardless of the returns, and the movie is iconic for a reason, even if some of us aren’t as taken. Good chat! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Gladiator?, Talkin’ Swords & Sandals, Praise For The Leads 0:10:00 Talking Fight...2020-06-0538 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowEmbrace Never Let Me GoAnother week of Covid-19, another flashback! This time, to 2010, to watch Never Let Me Go. I recently placed this high in my best movies of the last decade, and having rewatched a couple times in the past few months, it stands up as an underseen gem. We discussed the greatness of Carey Mulligan, sad feelings, world building, more sadness, compared it to Michael Bay’s The Island, and did I mention sadness. So, if this one is a blindspot for you, go see the movie first, and then come back and hear us agree on the film’s greatness. Download. List...2020-06-0332 min(Dj Rahul)(Dj Rahul)1AG1 On with Trance May 2020 Part IIPaul Van Dyk & Kinetica - First Contact Air Project - Change Your Heart (Extended Mix) Andrew Foil & Snydex - Compressed (Extended Mix) Miroslav Vrlik - Expanse (Original Mix) Sandro Mireno; Alaera - Fairy Tale (Dub Mix) Alex M.O.R.P.H. ft Cheryl Barnes - Hidden Sun Of Serenity (extended) Rydex - Beyond Infinity (Extended Mix) LOFTIER - In My Arms (Original Mix) Paul Denton - Dawn Of Day (Extended Mix) Richard Durand - The Open (Extended Mix) Three Drives - Greece 2000 Sector7 & Niko Zografos - Efforia (Club...2020-05-251h 28Middle of the RowMiddle of the RowBonus Episode - Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 7Ben and I take one last trip to Star Wars: The Clone Wars universe to review the final season that just wrapped up. We spend a lot of time praising the third group of episodes, but take a look at the pluses and minuses of the first two arcs. We are on the same page for the most part, with discussions on Maul and Ahsoka’s greater arcs being the highlights. Anyways, if you are a fan of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ben and I had a good discussion on The Clone Wars last hurrah. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 A Ta...2020-05-1932 minMarketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing TipsMarketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing TipsThe Most Impactful Marketing Article Neil & Eric Read for 2020 | Ep. #1382In episode #1382, we are going to talk about the most impactful marketing article that we have read for 2020! That's right, we each share the most valuable piece of content for marketing we have encountered this year. We describe the experience spectrum and making better content before diving into one-time offers and how to improve your up-sell strategy. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Most Impactful Marketing Article that We Have Read for 2020. [00:35] The experience spectrum and the overload of garbage content. [03:02] One-time offers and making money through up-sells. [04:34] Bonus — Russell Brunson's book, Traffic Secrets! [04:41] That’s it f...2020-05-1405 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Upload TRON: LegacyWe are flashing back to the futuristic TRON: Legacy! An almost great reboot that wanted to make a new series, but never quite got there. The score! The action! The effects! There is a lot to like, but what got in the way? Generic story? Generic characters? Where was the creative muscle put into the look when it comes to the story? At least we all agree Olivia Wilde is a blast and watching The Dude (Jeff Bridges) perform biodigital jazz is a lot of fun! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Tron: Legacy, Deaging Tech, A Great Start?, Not What You...2020-05-1333 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowBring It On, Or BustFlashback time in Covid-19 takes us to 2000 for Bring It On! Lauren picked this cheerleading comedy and we aren’t quite sure what to think about it. Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku star, and try their best, but time hasn’t been kind to the film’s sense of humor. There is some decent stuff in here, a good movie even, maybe, but we can’t quite give what we got that credit. Still, a fun conversation to be had. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Bring It On?, Tone, Fast Character Growth 0:08:00 Problematic?, Expand The Woke! 0:15:00 The Bones Are Good, Peyton Reed @mi...2020-05-0726 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowAre We Still With I'm Still Here?Flashing back to 2010! This time, to review the Joaquin Phoenix “documentary” I’m Still Here. Sure, it wasn’t a real breakdown/pivot to rap, but it is one of the great performances (IMO) from one of our great actors. The shenanigans don’t always work, the whole film doesn’t for some of us here too, but we debate the merits of the film, the performance, and even rank Phoenix against some of his male counterparts (Ben picks Russell Crowe!). So, check it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why I’m Still Here, Who Knew?, Letterman 0:14:00 The Co-Stars, Too Much, Too Far? 0:21...2020-04-2940 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Virgin Suicides Lives OnFlashing back to 2000 this week, for Sofia Coppola’s feature debut The Virgin Suicides. I made this pick, as Coppola is one of my favorite filmmakers, and I really just adore this movie. Everyone else came to it with really fresh eyes, Lauren had seen it a long time ago, while Ben and Jon were virgins (sorry). We discuss Kirsten Dunst, POV’s, is this a depressing or fun movie? We cover a lot, and remind Lauren that there was a narrator in this movie. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why The Virgin Suicides, What Does It All Mean? 0:10:00 Jon Has Thoughts, Fun...2020-04-2344 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowMiddle of the Dial: Episode 009 - Stephen ChristianThe 9th episode of Middle of the Dial is a conversation with musician Stephen Christian. Stephen is known for being the front man for the band Anberlin, but has also been putting out solo material under the moniker of Anchor and Braille since 2004. He has recently released the song "Dangerous" (which you can listen to below) which will be on his next full length album Tension and will be released May 22nd, on Tooth and Nail Records. We had a chance to talk about the creative process for this record and his previous releases and also the recent Anberlin tours...2020-04-2239 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowGet Stranded With Cast AwayFlashing back to pre Covid-19 times, to get stranded on an island with Tom Hanks in Cast Away. Zemeckis’ film holds up, as does Hanks’ performance and his title as best everyman actor. He really is incredible in this film and the film knocks it out of the park at its highest points. Where those points are in the movie vary greatly among the crew, so take a listen to see who you agree with the most. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Castaway, Pacing, Tone, Wilson 0:10:00 Opening Scenes, Zemeckis Tech, Last Act Debate 0:20:00 Who Else Could Have Played This? @middleofrow #nothe2020-04-2133 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowPredators, What Are They Good For?We flashback again as Covid-19 continues to keep us inside. This week, we honor the release of The Hunt with a flashback to Predators! The 2010 film is also an homage to The Most Dangerous Game and is also a pretty good sequel to boot. Ben gets a bit beat up defending the movie, but he’s not alone in his appreciation, even if we pick nits. Lauren remains unphased by this alien race, and all aliens? Jon, well, I don’t know what he thinks when this is all said and done. A fun episode for an underseen movie. Download. List...2020-04-0929 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowGo Questing With OnwardHey friends, a short staffed review, again, just Ben and I, as we review Onward. Pixar’s latest is the studio’s first foray into the fantasy realm (sorry, Brave) and the results are pretty good. Editing this made me appreciate the film a bit more, though neither Ben nor I are putting it in the top tiers of Pixar’s filmography. Still, a good time and well worth you checking out on Disney+ this weekend! Already! Check it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Onward, A Tale Of Two Halves, A Pointless Arc 0:08:00 Pixar Ranks, Masters Of Pixar...2020-03-3131 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowInsidious Can't Possess UsWe flashback to the beginning of the horror franchise Insidious and we don’t like what we find. Wan has established himself as a quality director, before and after this film, but this franchise launcher just doesn’t sit with our crew. Some dismiss it almost entirely, I stand for Wan working on a budget, but we mostly think you should just watch The Conjuring? Free Rose Byrne! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Insidious?, Just Watch The Conjuring?, Falling Flat 0:09:00 Cast, Budget, Plot Holes, Missed Opportunities 0:19:00 Wish We Cared, Sequel Talk (Thanks Wiki), Wrapping It Up @middleofrow #nothe2020-03-2529 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowFinding Forrester, Or Don'tAnother flashback, and some turned tables, as Jon is on the receiving end of it this week as his pick is destroyed by everyone else. Bored and confused, the crew lets Jon say his piece, then it is a back and forth as Jon tries to stand up for the movie. Come listen to Jon take on all comers. Also, there is no preview for next week’s episode, since we had to switch it, but that will be James Wan’s Insidious. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why, oh why, Finding Forrester?, Jon Makes His Case 0:08:00 The Frustrations Come Out, Bored... 0:19:00 Bad...2020-03-2333 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowHunt Down The HuntAnother bonus episode in your ears, this time for The Hunt! Another Universal movie made available to rent because of the Covid-19 outbreak, Ben and I braved the theaters before they closed them to keep us away. The Hunt is Ben’s best film of 2020, so far, and I had a blast as well. Lindelof and company ride Craig Zobel’s excellent filmmaking to make a fun, funny and gory action romp that works from start to finish. All hail Betty Gilpin! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On The Hunt, Politically Fair Game?, Praise 0:07:15 Spoilers For The Hunt, Who's The...2020-03-2023 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowTry To See The Invisible ManHello there! It’s bonus episode time as Ben and I discussed The Invisible Man and we wanted to make sure you could hear our take as it rolls out to VOD in these Covid-19 days! We both like the film, Ben quite a bit, but we pick some nits in between our praise for the set pieces and surprises the film has in store. Leigh Whannell is an intriguing writer/director and has made himself someone to watch with his two latest films. So, go rent The Invisible Man, then listen to our podcast! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Th...2020-03-2026 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Tussle Over Charlie's Angels (2000)We flashback to 2000 to watch one of the films that birthed the IP boom of this century, Charlie’s Angels. We bless the presence of Cameron Diaz, have a blast with the cast, appreciate the pre-CGI action, well, all of us but Jon... Jon’s on another level this week, because he hated it. Still, we give him room to vent and counter punch with how he is wrong. All in a day’s work. So flashback to this now underrated action romp with us. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Charlie’s Angels? A Grand Ole, Jon’s Bizzare Crispin Glover Rant 0:08...2020-03-1941 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowBirds of Prey Flies AlrightAnother “new” release for the podcast, as I use Covid-19 social distancing to get this podcast back on track, release wise. We review the latest DC Films release, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), and we all like it, some more than others, but we mostly throw praise at this thing. Lauren and Zac try to figure out how to make it a bit better, Jon loves to be woke about it, and Ben is just loving it. A fun episode, for a fun movie. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Birds Of Prey 0:15:30 Spoi...2020-03-1635 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowDoes Easy A Still Ace It?We are back with another flashback, this time Lauren picks, to 2010’s Easy A. This Emma Stone career launcher holds up well, but also feels a bit dated and safe by todays standards. Still, a fun cast and we hash out our favorite lines and what it does do for the teen sex comedy that’s worth keeping around. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Not Standing Up To Time?, THC (Not The Drug), Parent Praise 0:12:30 Perspectives On Patriarchy, Ain’t Mean Girls 0:19:00 Is This Real Life?, Weird Messaging, Bynes and Badgley, Jena Malone? @middleofrow #nothe2020-03-1432 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Gentlemen Is FineAnother episode, another Guy Ritchie movie. We reviewed the latest from the director, after the 2000 flashback last episode, The Gentlemen. An all star cast with Ritchie back in the genre that got him where he is today, we are all pretty happy with this one. We all want more Colin Farrell, more Michelle Dockery, more of just about everyone, but in a good way. Everyone is game and great and we have a lot of fun discussing the film. Take a listen and give the film a shot, we want that sequel! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On The...2020-03-0444 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Would Steal SnatchWe flashback to 2000 for Guy Ritchie’s Snatch in preparation for his 2020 film, The Gentlemen. Snatch was a big hit back in the day, but has sort of exited the pop culture lexicon with Ritchie’s own pursuits of IP properties. It feels very 2000, but also still works quite well all the same. Everyone is not quite as high as they were before, but no one has a whole lot of bad to say about this one. Praise for Pitt’s abs and Statham being Statham before becoming present Statham are had. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Snatch, Cast Praise, Brad Pitt 0...2020-02-2236 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Like The Social NetworkOur first flashback for 2020 is to 2010 for The Social Network. I consider this one of the best films of the decade, it is Top 3 David Fincher, and maybe Top 3 for everyone involved with anything in this movie. It’s really great, and we had two virgin eyes on this film. Ben and Jon are both impressed, while Lauren looks past her hate of dicks to enjoy the film on it technical proficiency. A great start to 2020, where I am sure we will all agree on everything. Well, a couple lively diversions might prove otherwise at the end of this thing.... Do...2020-02-2042 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowMiddle of the Row: The Podcast - 2019 Time CapsuleWe are officially wrapping up 2019, a month and a half late (my bad), with our 2019 Time Capsule. Besides Jon falling asleep after he went, a pretty great episode. The remaining trio go on without him and make his predictions for him for 2020. A lot of fun conversations here around the topics at hand as we break format a bit and pick things to highlight rather than our stone cold favorites. Thanks for listening for another year, and 2020 content is coming soon! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:02:00 Ben: Sonic The Hedgehog Redesign And Fan Influences 0:13:40 Jon: POC’s And Breaking Barriers With Lil Na...2020-02-1751 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowStanding With Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of SkywalkerPeople still care about our Rise of Skywalker opinion, right? Well, here it is anyways, as I get caught up on the podcast game. We all pretty much agreed the movie is good, but were disappointed after the first viewing. I’m higher on it after seeing it a second time the night we recorded this, but, yeah, we pick some nits and pass some subtle praise on the episode. Still, we think it’s worthwhile, we just didn’t have the enthusiasm we thought we’d have. Oh well, still a good listen! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Rise...2020-02-121h 00Middle of the RowMiddle of the RowTake A Trip With Away We GoThe Podcast Is Back! We are still going strong and have plenty of more episodes to look forward to. This is the last of two podcasts we recorded in 2019, and we will follow those with our 2019 Time Capsule episode before springing into 2020. The Decade’s Best and Illness got in the way of editing, but, we should be back on track to get caught up and make this more consistent in the year ahead. Apologies, to all. So what are we watching this week? Our last flashback from 2019, to 2009 for Away We Go. Sam Mendes is about to win a bu...2020-02-0444 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowBonus Episode - We Watch WatchmenOn this bonus episode of Middle of the Row: The Podcast, we take a look at the HBO series from late last year, Watchmen. Resoundly hailed as one of the best series of last year, and the decade?, this re-mix from Damon Lindelof of the Watchmen mythos serves as a sequel to the original text, as well as the aforementioned re-mix of some of the content itself. Everyone here is a fan and we find plenty to talk about, from nitpicks to high praise for the resounding cast. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 General Thoughts On The Series Watchmen 0:09:00 White Supremacy, Nitpicks...2020-01-1351 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Decade's Best: Once Upon A Time In HollywoodOne last The Decade’s Best Podcast before I publish the list! For that episode, Grant and I look at a 2019 film, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. We are a bit all over the place, but we get into everything great about Hollywood and how it hits on a first and second viewing. We also look at “future” 2019 films that we think might best Hollywood as our favorite, I saw most of them, I stick by my stance in this episode. Death Proof forever! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 All Over The Place, Suspense, Rewatch, Characters 0:09:35 Best Scene?, Soundtra...2020-01-0643 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Get The Knives Out For Knives OutSorry for the delay, but the film we are discussing has been such a hit you can still see it in theaters! Knives Out is the latest from Rian Johnson and is another feather in his filmography that sees him batting 100% in my book, but does anyone else agree? Well, they do, but this podcast doesn’t sound like it sometimes. Or does it? Listen to find out. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Knives Out Spoiler Free Thoughts 0:10:00 Spoilers For Knives Out 0:10:01 Ending Discussions, The Cast, Politics 0:27:00 Lighter Discussions On Predictably @middleofrow #nothe2020-01-0542 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Decade's Best: Martha Marcy May MarleneThe Decade’s Best Podcast is back again, this time looking at Sean Durkin’s feature debut, Martha Marcy May Marlene. This Elizabeth Olsen starer is a dive into post-traumatic stress, cults, Manson like figures and the trouble with having a sister. Taught and driven by paranoia, MMMM still sings all these years later, making me more anxious for Durkin’s return behind the camera next year. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Discussing A Great Year In Movies 2011, Great Cast 0:10:00 Manson Vibes, Masterful Filmmaking, Elizabeth Olsen! 0:18:00 Two Extremes, John Hawkes And The Cult, Phonecalls 0:30:00 A Theory On The Ending @middleofrow #nothe2019-12-2938 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Talk About Fight ClubWe flashback to 1999 one last time to discuss Jon’s pick, Fight Club. A classic of the year, one of Brad Pitt’s best and David Fincher’s breakthrough? We discuss religiosity, classism, toxic masculinity, abs, we got it all. Everyone appreciates something in Fight Club here, it’s Jon’s favorite movie, but somehow Zac has given it a better score on Letterboxd. Who knows. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Fight Club?, Jon’s Connection 0:11:00 Lauren Fights Back, How Did We Get Here?, Debating Dicks 0:26:00 Marla, Nihilists, Fincher Filmmaking 0:40:00 Classism?, Randomness @middleofrow #nothe2019-12-2255 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Decade's Best: 127 HoursThe Decade’s Best is back! I’m going to pump out the last couple of podcasts we have in the bank for this, as well as publish my big list, so lets make this happen! Grant and I discuss 127 Hours this week, the Danny Boyle docudrama starring James Franco. The film still works, but does it work well enough to make it onto the list of the Decade's Best? Grant’s sure, Zac’s not. Let’s listen to them hash it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Talking Boyle, Does It Keep Working, Franco 0:10:00 Aaron A Human, Best Scenes, The Arm 0:20:0...2019-12-1334 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowShine On, Doctor SleepAnother Stephen King adaptation, another review on Middle of the Row: The Podcast. This week, it’s The Shining Sequel, Doctor Sleep! I lot of praise around here for this one, but sadly we feel like the only ones. Rebecca Ferguson, Obi-Wan Kanobi, The Shining! What’s not to like. We have a lot of fun hashing this one out, disagreements on how it all works, and, I think, get the story straight on what the hell happened in all the versions of this story in film and literary form. So, come have a listen, it’s a good one! Downlo...2019-12-1057 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowTerminator: Dark Fate Can't Change Its OwnThis week we, finally, watch a new release, Terminator: Dark Fate! This film has bombed and left most theaters by now, but our conversation on this one might be one of our most lively and fun conversations. Ben is a BIG fan, Lauren and Zac are not, but it works well for our discussion as we bounce back and forth with ease. So join us for one last trip down Terminator lane, as we might not see another entry in this franchise for some time. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Assessing Our Sequel Feelings On Terminators, Spoiler Free Thoughts 0:15:00 Ben Pitches Positivity...2019-11-2753 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowSeriously A Serious Man?This week we flashback to 2009 for some Coen Brothers with A Serious Man! one of Zac’s favorites from the duo, nobody else is really on board? Jon has a lot to say but falls somewhere between Ben and Lauren, who weren’t fans. I think I coax out some appreciation where I can, but chalk this up as another Zac classic that no one else is down with. Oh well, I try... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why A Serious Man?, Boring? 0:06:00 Jon Finds Religion, But Not Anybody's Actual Names 0:13:00 What Do People Appreciate? 0:19:00 Sy And Columbia Music Club @middleofrow #nothe2019-11-2527 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowMake Time For MicmacsThis week we flash back to 2009 for the Jean-Pierre Jeunet film, Micmacs. His follow up to Amélie and A Very Long Engagement didn’t gain the stateside traction that those films did, but it stuck in Lauren’s memory from way back when. Packed full of beautiful images, lovely music and whimsy, Micmacs, at its best, sings. At its worst, it feels like it could have gone deeper. Still, Junet executes what he’s going for here, and you will be hard pressed to find many films more charming; unless you can’t handle shenanigans. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Micmacs...2019-11-2029 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowJoker Is No JokeWe finally dip our toes into the Joker discourse, only there is none! This week we are checking out the latest DC Films entry, and all of us appreciate the experience. No one is rushing back to see Joker, but we haven’t had a consensus on something being this viable in awhile. Zac might be highest, everyone else bunched up under that, but Ben sticks his neck out for Phoenix as best performance of the decade? Right actor, wrong film, says I. Anyways, lots to discuss and praise this week, so if you can bare it, checkout Joker and th...2019-11-0555 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowStill Sweet On Trick 'r Treat?Just in time for Halloween, we take a look at the anthology horror classic(?), Trick ‘r Treat! Ben picked this, is a pretty big fan, but everyone else isn’t too sure. Everyone can latch on to at least one segment, and finds some appreciation, but no one else can give the whole a thumbs up. Go watch Love Actually says Jon... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Trick ‘r Treat? Faux Girl Power. Sam, Good or Bad? 0:06:00 Favorite Segements, Dumb Kids, Jon Rambles 0:13:00 Who To Cheer For, What Elevates This?, Sam Talk 0:20:00 Scary or Fun? @middleofrow #nothe2019-10-2528 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Dull October SkyHello and welcome to episode 105! This week we look at the 1999 film October Sky. A flashback pick from Jon, this biopic of a bunch of rocket loving boys in an old coal town fails to impress the crew. Zac is asleep sick for this episode, but he still finds a way to leave his mark on the episode. They discuss teaching styles, shitty female parts, nazi sympathizers and dead dads. What an episode... It’s a fun listen. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why October Sky?, How It’s Aged?, 0:09:00 Nazis! Coal Mine Management 101, Accents! 0:17:00 Friendships, Dead Dads, Romance? 0:26:00 Lack Of Cute Boys...2019-10-2437 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowThe Dull October SkyHello and welcome to episode 105! This week we look at the 1999 film October Sky. A flashback pick from Jon, this biopic of a bunch of rocket loving boys in an old coal town fails to impress the crew. Zac is asleep sick for this episode, but he still finds a way to leave his mark on the episode. They discuss teaching styles, shitty female parts, nazi sympathizers and dead dads. What an episode... It’s a fun listen. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why October Sky?, How It’s Aged?, 0:09:00 Nazis! Coal Mine Management 101, Accents! 0:17:00 Friendships, Dead Dads, Romance? 0:26:00 Lack Of Cute Boys...2019-10-2437 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowDistrict 9 Still EnduresWe flashback to 2009 this week to discuss Neil Blomkamp’s District 9. This Oscar nominated genre picture felt fresh and original ten years ago and still holds up today! The film might feel a little more problematic, but it empathy and social commentary never let you forget that is the point. The group is all on the positive side on this one, but we still find some angles to disagree, mostly about Wikus. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why District 9? 0:07:35 Racism, Romance, White Saviors 0:13:00 Digging Deeper Into Wikus 0:20:00 Oscar Bait? What Happened To Blomkamp? Politics. Favorite Bits. 0:34:00 Weezer Blue Album Podcast @middleofrow #nothe2019-10-1642 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Head Back For IT Chapter TwoWe are back, after some delays, with a sequel to a film we have already filmed on the podcast, IT Chapter Two! A new release that did perform as well as its original, this adaptation of the other half of Stephen King’s novel did go down a bit from the original in quality with everyone, except me. Jon’s down a bit, Ben too (though still LOVES!), Lauren is even, and I thought this was a huge step up. We discuss all of this, favorite scenes and I fail to pronounce James McAvoy’s name, again. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Genera...2019-10-0843 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowMalkovich Malkovich Being John MalkovichWe flashback to 1999 the week, for the Spike Jonze & Charlie Kaufman head trip, Being John Malkovich! An amazing movie that has aged wonderfully, becoming more complex and sad with each subsequent viewing. This is Ben’s first crack at it, Lauren’s second, and I’ve lost count, which is why it is probably my pick! So open the door on the 7 & 1/2 floor with us, as we dive in and hope we don’t end up on the side of the New Jersey Turnpike. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Being John Malkovich 0:05:00 “Both Hilarious and Super Depressing”, Praise For Diaz & Malkovich 0:10:00 WTF, The End...2019-09-2536 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Won't Hide From Ready or NotIt’s a new release! Our first post 100 episode dives into the horror comedy Ready or Not. Are feelings are across the board here, but we ultimately fall on a solid recommend on this one. The film is full of great moments, a great lead turn by Samara Weaving and a really fun premise, but it only came together in totality for Ben. Jon is less enthusiastic, but more appreciative than Zac and Lauren, who wish they could have gotten a bit more into the film. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Ready Or Not 0:20:35 Spoilers For Ready Or No...2019-09-1340 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Are Still Watching WatchmenEpisode 100! It’s been a crazy couple years, but we’ve reached episode 100 of Middle of the Row: The Podcast. We dive into 2009’s Watchmen, Ben’s pick that most of us appreciate still ten years later, in what has become an underrated film? Has it always been? We talk about a lot of things we like about the film, debate who is best in the film and all agree the Dr. Manhattan montage is tops for this film. So come, stay awhile, and we hope you keep listening for another 100 episodes. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:30 Ben Paints Us A Picture Of His W...2019-09-1037 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Fall Like Frogs For MagnoliaThis week, we flashback to 1999 to watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s third film, Magnolia. One of Zac’s favorites from the year, and possibly his favorite filmmaker, this is one of his picks. The film is an epic, Altmanesque, drama about, everything? Amazing performances abound, Tom Cruise’s best ever?, Anderson just turns everything up to 11, everywhere. If you’ve never seen Magnolia, you should, and I think these two Magnolia first timers got a lot out of it, maybe more than they realized. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Talking Cast & PTA 0:04:30 What Did The Magnolia Virgins Think 0:09:00 In A Word, Going For It...2019-09-0437 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowWe Don't All Ride For Hobbs & ShawThis week’s episode is a new release, Hobbs & Shaw! This is the first spinoff of the Fast & Furious franchise, excising it’s worst element (Vin Diesel) and building itself around two of its most fun. Ben and Lauren had fun, but do a lot of nitpicking, while Jon... Well, Jon saw some of the movie, and sometimes talks on this podcast. Zac is MIA, but he was thumbs down on this one overall. I think we can all agree, more Vanessa Kirby in everything. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Hobbs & Shaw 0:10:00 Spoilers For Hobbs & Shaw & Vanessa Kirby 0:10:30 Came...2019-08-1332 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowBonus Episode - Stranger Things 3Welcome to this bonus episode where three-fourths of the gang talk about Stranger Things season 3! After writing up his thoughts on the website, Jon really wanted to talk about it with Lauren and Ben, so that’s what they did! Lot’s of praise for this past season and the show in general, especially the per fun team-ups of El and Max, Dustin and Steve, and to a certain degree Hop and Joyce (although Hop is angry all the time for some reason). And how about that post-credits scene?! Everyone is in agreement that this is the best season so take...2019-08-081h 17Middle of the RowMiddle of the RowOnce Upon a Time...in Hollywood Casts A SpellThis week, we dive into Quentin Tarantino’s latest, Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood! The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and gives us plenty to talk about. Great acting, slighted characters, Manson murderers, this one has it all. Everyone is, ultimately, a fan of the film, but Lauren might have needed a bit of convincing? You get to hear her work through her feelings on this one. Also, Brandy, the bestest dog ever... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood 0:05:30 The Sharon Tate Of It All, Leo or Pitt, Brandy 0:15:33 Sp...2019-08-0657 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowBoldly Go See Star TrekThis week, Jon beams us back to 2009 to watch J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot! I love this movie, maybe more than everyone on the panel combined? Anyways, we meander quite a bit on this one. Zac has great takes on Stranger Things. We love Karl Urban. Simon Pegg beams a dog to nowhere. Lots to discuss. A great movie, but we give you a lot of content about other things... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Star Trek (09) 0:05:00 Wynona, Tone, Hemsworth Opening 0:11:00 The Casting, Nero’s Plan 0:19:30 Simon Pegg, Homage, Giacchino! 0:28:00 Ranking J.J. Abrams, Star Wars v. Star Trek 0:37:00 An Ode...2019-07-3144 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowDive In To Deep Blue Sea?Deep Blue Sea! That’s the movie this week, as Ben and Lauren are big fans and both really wanted to flashback to it. Jon and Zac are Deep Blue Sea virgins, and they have doubts... Jon can enjoy it a bit more, but Zac is out; big surprise. Lots of reminiscing on nostalgic love from the fans, while the others struggle to figure out how this became the cult classic that it is. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Deep Blue Sea? 0:11:00 A Letterboxd Diversion 0:12:24 Dumb And Stupid 0:24:00 A Meg Diversion 0:26:25 Back To Deep Blue Sea, Still Dumb....And Stupid @middleofrow #no...2019-07-2642 minMiddle of the RowMiddle of the RowTake Us Away To MidsommarThis episode takes us to Midsommar, Ari Aster’s latest horror masterpiece? Lauren says no, HARD NO!, but Zac thinks Aster is on to something. Ben and Jon have complicated feelings, though their feelings are growing? Aster is growing in this new film, but there is still a lot of grief and bodies to wade through as he deals with all that. So buckle up, head off to Sweden and don’t piss on the ancestral tree... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Midsommar 0:12:46 Spoilers For Midsommar 0:12:46 A Date Movie? or Do They Deserve It? 0:20:00 Lauren’s Got Doubts! 0:25:00 For Th...2019-07-2443 minMillennium Live | A Leadership & Discovery PodcastMillennium Live | A Leadership & Discovery PodcastEpisode 29 | Healthcare Legends: Rahul Dubey & Jay BhattHealth Is A Function of H-squared: Humor and Humanity Two prominent healthcare industry experts, Rahul Dubey, Founder & CEO, Percynal Health Innovations and Jay Bhatt, Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at American Hospital Association, talk value-based care and the ability to move that forward through incremental and actionable steps across the ecosystem. Rahul and Jay joined our recent Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly, where our Advisory Board constituent Rahul Dubey dives in depth with our event's keynote speaker Jay Bhatt, to exchange perspectives on the digital transformation and future of healthcare as a function of H-squared: Humor and...2019-07-0914 minAFTN Soccer ShowAFTN Soccer ShowEpisode 300 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Same Again - Vancouver v Dallas, Rahul Kholi, Jay Nolly) [NSFW]What a weekend this could have been. Once again Vancouver Whitecaps had other results go in their favour and once again they failed to get the job done themselves. "Same again" said Carl Robinson, "not again" said the supporters. So our 300th episode isn't quite the celebratory start we'd hoped for as we pick over the bones of the 'Caps defeat to FC Dallas, but the fun soon starts to pick up after that! We have two interviews to bring you this week. First off all it's a blast from the past as we chat...2018-09-252h 11CiTR -- The AFTN Soccer ShowCiTR -- The AFTN Soccer ShowEpisode 300 (Same Again – Vancouver v Dallas, Rahul Kholi, Jay Nolly) [NSFW]What a weekend this could have been. Once again Vancouver Whitecaps had other results go in their favour and once again they failed to get the job done themselves. “Same again” said Carl Robinson, “not again” said the supporters.So our 300th episode isn’t quite the celebratory start we’d hoped for as we pick over the bones of the ‘Caps defeat to FC Dallas, but the fun soon starts to pick up after that!We have two interviews to bring you this week. First off all it’s a blast from the past as we chat with Whi...2018-09-242h 25Middle of the RowMiddle of the RowMiddle of the Dial: Episode 004 - Erik ButtonHello and welcome to “Middle of the Dial” the music podcast for the entertainment website “Middle of the Row”. I’m Jonathan Rahul, and today I’m featuring an interview with Erik Button, the lead singer and songwriter for the band Dollar Signs. The self described “student-loan core” band will release their second album “This Will Haunt Me” on A-F Records this Friday. We talked about the formation of the band and the tension between being having a normal job and playing in a punk band. We also talked about the process of recording the new album and will feature the song “Waste My L...2018-07-0646 min