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Brainforest CaféStrange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKennaTerence McKenna was the stand‑up philosopher of the apocalypse. A cognitive libertarian. The anti‑guru who rejected authority—even his own. Twenty‑five years after his passing, the “Tryptamine Elf King” still haunts the present, reverberating through the sensorium of a new generation.
Inspired by Graham St John’s definitive magnum opus, Strange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKenna, the inner circle—the family, the friends, and the co‑conspirators who knew the man behind the myth—came together for an extraordinary online conversation.
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Dennis McKenna and his brother Terence...
2026-01-052h 39
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna277 | Scriptnotes Hosts John August & Craig Mazin: The Craft Lessons That Matter MostJohn August and Craig Mazin - hosts of the legendary Scriptnotes podcast - join us for a wide-ranging conversation inspired by their new book, Scriptnotes: A Book About Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters.
We talk about why rigid structure can miss the point, how theme emerges from character, what fear and denial really look like on the page, and how writers can survive rejection without letting it define them.
A candid, funny, and deeply reassuring conversation for writers at every stage.
A special thanks to Scriptnotes producer Drew Marquardt and edi...
2025-12-2353 min
Sleeping with CelebritiesZach Reino and Jessica McKenna Love Musical Theater and Its Regulations, and Tiki BarsCan you improvise a musical? Sure, you can. But isn’t it hard to do? Absolutely. That’s why hardly anyone does it. I mean, who wants to do hard things? Well, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino do. They’re the hosts and creators of Off Book, a podcast where they improvise a whole new musical with each episode. They’ve also appeared on shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Goldbergs, and Comedy Bang! Bang! (forgive our use of exclamation points, Sleepyheads). Jessica and Zach travel a lot and they sure do love tiki bars. You know with the pineapples and the...
2025-10-2243 min
Outlines - a podcast about sport, stories and the mediaJohn McKenna: the story of V11 and the making of great sports docsNoah Media Group co-founder and CEO talks through the company’s approach to crafting its celebrated sports documentaries – including the headline-making Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11.
He details the production of the film – which was aired on the BBC in September and follows a group of former Premier League stars allegedly brought to ruin by their own advisers – and how the Noah team handled its complexity and sensitivity.
And he also teases the upcoming I’m Carl Lewis and shares his thoughts on the state of the sports documentary space in 2025.
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2025-09-1055 min
Irish Stew Podcast4,000 Keys: Unlocking Linda McKenna's Poetic JourneyIn the 10th episode of the Irish Stew Podcast's Lost in Belfast series, host Martin Nutty sits down with poet Linda McKenna. Together, they discuss poetry, history, and forgotten voices of Irish history.Linda's path to poetry began almost by accident, but her talent was apparent, confirmed when she received the prestigious 2018 Seamus Heaney Award for New Writing. Recording from the Observatory room at Belfast's Grand Central Hotel, Linda opens up about her unique approach to poetry, drawing inspiration from historical archives and fragmentary records to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of women throughout history.During...
2025-06-0237 min
ListenABLEJohn Mckenna (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) #126In this episode of the ListenABLE Podcast, your hosts Dylan and Angus are joined by John Mckenna, a renowned disability advocate, podcaster, and expert with over 60 years of lived experience navigating life with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. John is a passionate advocate for disability rights, independence, and the importance of community support for people with disabilities. John's journey highlights the evolution of assistive technologies, from early electric wheelchairs to cutting-edge gadgets, and explores the challenges of growing up with a disability in the 1960s and 1970s. The conversation also delves into the societal impacts of institutionalisation of that...
2025-06-0132 min
The John Rondi Show#83 Why Blair Academy is the Best Wrestling Program in the Country ft. Joey McKenna
On today's episode of the podcast, Joey McKenna talks training at Blair Academy, Beating the reigning Wrestling Champion, and what you need to be the perfect wrestler.
Timecodes (Episode #83):
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Skip Intro
1:07 - When Did Joey McKenna find his Faith 16:06 - How to Over Come Performance Anxiety25:41 - Joey McKenna on Beating the Reigning World Champion32:22 - Joey McKenna Puts Me in a Gut Wrench 38:06 - What It's Like Wrestling at Blair Academy
44:14 - Why Motivational Videos are BAD
49:29 - Differences Between Ohio State and Stanford's Wrestling Program1:01:39 - Joey McKenna on What a PERFECT Wrestler Needs...
2024-07-231h 21
The $100 MBA ShowMBA2325 Guest Teacher - John McKenna - How to leverage a virtual assistant to scale your businessAre you struggling to keep up with the day-to-day tasks of your business, leaving you with less time to focus on growing your business? If so, then you don't want to miss today’s Guest Teacher lesson with John McKenna on How to leverage a virtual assistant to scale your business.John McKenna, CEO of Peachtree VA, shares his expertise on using virtual assistants to help grow your business, taking you through the process of how to hire them and delegate tasks effectively. To determine which tasks to delegate, business owners should conduct a time study, identify pai...
2023-06-1915 min
Safety Glasses Required-From Shop to FarmJohn "Cotton eye Joe" RoweIn this episode John Rowe. John is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Agrcitultural Mechanics. John is from the Merced area and was a very invovled in the agriculture program at Merced High when he was student. He has been taking lots of Mechanics classes to further his eduction and with his knowledge and enthusiasm we know John will make a teacher. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com Check out the podcast website at you can als...
2023-02-2749 min
The College Admissions Process Podcast85. Claremont McKenna College - Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs - Associate VP for Admission and Financial AidClaremont McKenna College - Admissions Office Virtual Information SessionVirtual Campus Tour and Overview CMC’s Open Academy—----------------------------👉 This episode is brought to you by Prep Expert, a proud sponsor of The College Admissions Process Podcast. Prep Expert offers award-winning test prep courses and strategies that have helped thousands of students improve their scores. For full details on their programs and guarantees, visit www.PrepExpert.com 🎯📚—-----------------------------Straight From The Admissions Office: Insider Strategies For College ApplicationsIf you're looking for helpful tips and insights for the college adm...
2023-01-0245 min
John and Heidi Show12-26-22-Mckenna GraceJohn & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #MovieStarMonday as John chats with Mckenna GraceWatch their movies on Amazon (30 DAY PRIME FREE TRIAL) https://zurl.co/xtXh Learn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com
2022-12-2623 min
THEINC-HIM-Daily-Bible-Meditation BlogTHEinc-HIM Daily Bible Meditation – December 18 – Full Text – Happy Hanukkah – Happy Birthday John McKenna!This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theinchimdailybiblemeditation.wordpress.com/2022/12/18/theinc-him-daily-bible-meditation-december-18-full-text-happy-hanukkah-happy-birthday-john-mckenna/
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2022-12-1829 minTHEINC-HIM-Daily-Bible-Meditation BlogTHEinc-HIM Daily Bible Meditation – December 18 – Daily Post – Happy Hanukkah – Happy Birthday John McKenna!This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theinchimdailybiblemeditation.wordpress.com/2022/12/18/theinc-him-daily-bible-meditation-december-18-daily-post-happy-hanukkah-happy-birthday-john-mckenna/
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2022-12-1801 minSafety Glasses Required-From Shop to FarmTailgate #42 Murphy "John's" LawIn this tailgate we talk about John's bad, but not so bad day. We talk about how we can aviod issues with setting up labs and how we handle when things go wrong. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
2022-11-0723 min
The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh#YaJagoffPodcast: Demolition Derby – Behind the Scenes of the Secret WorldSummary: Last week was Go-Karts! This week demolition derby cars. John and Rachael go behind the scenes of one of the biggest demolition derby events in Western Pennsylvania. Jason Sauer of Most Wanted Fine Art and Josh Decker from Track Shot Live prep them for riding in derby car specifically designed for YaJagoff and then they meet a local 16 year old female trophy-winning driver! SPONSOR: A car purchase is a big deal, and finding the dealership and rep to fulfill your car needs is crucial. Get to know the reps at Rohrich through the Car Talk videos...
2022-10-3130 min
The Duct Tape Marketing PodcastHow To Win Friends And Manage RemotelyIn this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview McKenna Sweazey. Mckenna's global marketing career has spanned the spectrum of start-ups to corporations. McKenna's own management experience and leading teams around the world have provided the foundation for her speaking and coaching around a structured approach to this new world of remote-first work. She's also the author of a new book — How to Win Friends and Manage Remotely. More About McKenna Sweazey: Her book – How to Win Friends and Manage Remotely Connect with her on LinkedIn Take The Marketing Assessment: Take the Asse...
2022-09-0719 min
Mormon Stories Podcast1608: Parenting After Mormonism with Rachel - Margi & John DehlinJoin Margi and John for our next episode of Thrive Stories this coming Tuesday at noon (MST). Rachel of PostMormon Parenting on Instagram will be joining us in the studio! Rachel was born and raised in a Mormon family on the east coast. She spent her youth preparing to be a “mother in Zion.” She had three children before her faith transition, and her parenting style was modeled after the examples she found in the scriptures and at church. During and after her faith transition, she realized that this style was doing more harm than good, and thing...
2022-06-072h 05
The Afterburn PodcastTAP #49 Andrew McKennaAndrew has found success in life but has had to overcome a few obstacles along the way. He is one of ten select civilian pilots selected to join the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation. We flew numerous airshows and flyovers during my time as a demo pilot. In this episode Andrew shares a bit about his background, his path to success, and a few flying stories.Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https...
2022-05-3155 minSafety Glasses Required-From Shop to FarmAlex "Bubbles" ParsonsIn this episode John brings in a longtime friend, fellow Fresno State Alumni Alex Parsons. Alex graduated from Fresno State with a degree in Crop Science Production Management and is currently working for Holloway a company that deals with soil amendments, field preparation, removal of old orchards/vineyards and everything in between. He is also a fellow podcaster which you can listen to called Ag Nation where they discuss various topics in the agriculture industry. Ag Nation Podcast LH Farm Service for youtube videos by Luke Hicks If you have topic ideas or wa...
2022-04-2836 min
Inverse PodcastRe-Listen: Van Badham: Marxism, Jerry Falwell Jr. & John the BaptistVan Badham is Jordan Peterson’s favourite Marxist Christian to mock. Writer, Activist, co-host of the Weekly On Wednesday podcast and regular columnist for The Guardian, Van is a prolific voice for justice. In this episode, Drew and Jarrod discuss Luke 3:1-20 with Van, and discuss her faith, her love for Karl Marx, and her opposition to all forms of authoritarianism, as a Christian Marxist.
Follow Van Badham on [Instagram](http://https://www.instagram.com/vanbadham/) and [Twitter](http://https://twitter.com/vanbadham) @vanbadham
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2022-03-311h 38
The Two CitiesEpisode #99 - COP26 and Climate Justice with Pastor Ray Minniecon, Jarrod McKenna, and Dr. Byron SmithOn today's episode we're discussing the topic of Climate Justice in the wake of the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland on October 31 through November 13 of 2021 (the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties). We are joined by three guests from Australia: Pastor Ray Minniecon, Jarrod McKenna, and Dr. Byron Smith. Over the course of our conversation we talk about the severity of the problem of climate change and how it impacts indigenous communities, and the theological necessity to engage ourselves with the work of climate justice as an embodied expression of hope in the resurrection....
2021-12-151h 01Inverse PodcastNonviolent Atonement Series: Mako NagasawaMako Nagasawa joined Dr. Drew Hart and Jarrod McKenna to talk about Nonviolent Atonement.
Mako Nagasawa grew up in Cerritos, CA, and went north to Stanford, where he studied Industrial Engineering and Public Policy, with a focus on education. He worked at Intel Corp for 6 years while serving a Spanish-speaking ministry to Mexican immigrants in East Palo Alto, CA. He married Ming in May 1999 and moved to Boston, MA. He then worked for two startup companies trying to bring technology and jobs to inner-city communities.
Mako earned a Master’s in Theological Studies from Holy Cross...
2021-09-211h 05Inverse PodcastRev. Dr. Willie James Jennings Part 2: ReplayDoctor Willie Jennings is a pastor, theologian, speaker, and world-renowned author, and the Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Africana Studies at Yale Divinity School. Writing in the areas of liberation theologies, cultural identities, and anthropology.
Dr. Jennings has authored more than 40 scholarly essays and nearly two-dozen reviews, as well as essays on academic administration and blog posts for Religion Dispatches. Dr. Jennings is an ordained Baptist minister and has served as interim pastor for several North Carolina churches. He is in high demand as a speaker and is widely recognized as a major figure in theological...
2021-08-2358 minSafety Glasses Required-From Shop to FarmTailgate #21 Back to our rootsIn this Tailgate John and Chris go back to the podcast roots and talk about general PPE in the shop. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
2021-07-3026 min
Song SurfingEpisode 16, Song Surfing with Friends: Sophie Janna; featuring the music of The Lasses & Kathryn Claire, Paul McKenna, Marianne’s Daughters, Job Alone, and Victor Lacken.Song Surfing features the best in independent music! On this edition of Song Surfing with Friends, John is joined by Sophie Janna. Sophie is a songwriter from the Netherlands who started her musical career singing traditional folk songs. With her duo The Lasses she's been singing these old folk songs all over the world. Because of a serious illness of her co-musician in The Lasses, she has been focusing on her solo career during the pandemic, but she hopes to be able to play as a duo again soon! Sophie and John talked about connecting wit...
2021-06-2947 minSafety Glasses Required-From Shop to FarmTailgate #18 MentorshipIn this Tailgate John talks about being an Oklahoma Sooners fan, and mentorship in our profession and that impact it has had on him. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
2021-06-0910 min
Piecing It Together PodcastCruella (Featuring Gerald From Two Peas On A Podcast)On the 184th episode of Piecing It Together, Gerald from Two Peas On A Podcast joins me to discuss Disney's latest attempt to create an origin story from one of its infamous villains, Cruella. It's far from perfect, but it turns out that this fun, upbeat film is one of the studio's better attempts at turning cartoons to live action. Puzzle pieces include Maleficent, Joker, Birds of Prey and Superman.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Cruella and the movies we discuss!https://movies.disney.com/cruellaDirector – Craig GillespieWriter – Dana Fox, T...
2021-06-0454 min
So...Podcast John MckennaHey Max, what's it like being Grace Tame's partner?Max Heerey didn’t know what he was getting into when he invited a fellow Hobart (Aust) runner out for a jog late in 2020.
As it turned out, he had just organised a date with Grace Tame, who was named Australian of the Year 2021 just a couple of months later.
In this So...podcast episode, Max talks publicly for the first time about his relationship with Grace, an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, particularly those who were abused in institutional settings.
From the age of 15, Grace was groomed and raped by her ma...
2021-06-0325 minSo...Podcast John MckennaBrett Ashby - a Rolling & Flowing Contemporary ArtistMelbourne based public, performance and contemporary artist, Brett Ashby talks to John McKenna on ‘So…’ podcast about flowing, ‘rolling’, and growth through art, creation, and connection.
In his 15-year journey as both a local and international artist, Ashby opens up about how his artistic practice and connections helped him to discover his own story and healing.
Using his childhood love of surfing and skating in a flow-state artistic process he calls ‘rolling’, Ashby explores how art can be created through interpreting energy and vibrations.
Maybe that sounds a bit different – but that’s his story, and Ash...
2021-05-1321 minSafety Glasses Required-From Shop to FarmTailgate #16In this Tailgate John and Chris talk about consumable materials and ways to handle/organize them. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
2021-05-1321 minThe Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna35 | John August On Worldbuilding In Your WritingJohn August? Yes. THAT John August.We're thrilled to feature Screenwriting PODfather John August, famous for many things. Among them, award-nominated studio juggernauts like BIG FISH and CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, to his critically acclaimed Screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes, which I'm sure most of you already listen to. Today John is answering YOUR questions about Worldbuilding in your writing. How do we balance concision, economy, and "necessary details." Why are so we naturally inclined to write in a master shot rather than up close?We answer that question, and more, today on the show!
2021-03-141h 00So...Podcast John MckennaHow to Lose Friends & Influence White PeopleWhy are all television newsreaders blonde?
This is something Antoinette asked herself when she was at the gym almost 4 years ago and confronted with a sea of blonde newsreaders across every news show that was being broadcast. She looked from the TV to the people in the gym and saw people of all cultural backgrounds. She saw that the media was failing to represent Australia’s diverse community.
In that moment, Antoinette conceived the idea of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit that advocates for more meaningful diversity within Australian media.
Antoinette Lattouf is a...
2021-03-1122 minSo...Podcast John MckennaThe Power of Representation and Role ModellingInternational students in the Australian news and media often carry the negative connotations of being "foreign", "problems" that are "exploited".
Belle Lim is here to challenge that stereotype.
Coming from Malaysia at the age of 17, Belle completed a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with honours as the Gold Medallist, received the prestigious Victorian Premier Award for International Students of the Year in 2019, and is currently pursuing a PhD degree in cancer genetics. Driven by her personal experience, Belle is also a passionate advocate for international students and women of...
2021-02-0920 min
NJ High School Strength Coach Podcast3 | NJ High School Strength Coach Podcast: Coach John McKennaEpisode 3 of The 3 NJ High School Strength Coach Podcast with Coach John McKenna
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2021-02-0848 min
Enswell Boxing PodcastFergal McKenna " Talking is a Camoflauge if You Havent Prepared Properly" - With Aaron and Steve McKennaIt's been well documented that many fighters saw their hopes, dreams and plans put on hold in 2020, many have remained that way since. After almost a year out of the ring many wondered how or if Aaron and Steven would be affected?! The displays were as resounding as they were devastating - Steven scored 2 knockout wins in 7 days and Aaron demolished his opponent, picking up exactly where he left off last year.All this may surprise some - but when you listen to the thoughtful, thorough and deep thinking planner that is their Dad, their coach and driving...
2021-02-041h 01
So...Podcast John MckennaWomen's Experiences of Violence Across the LifespanCONTENT WARNING: Violence against women and abuse.Violence against women is a major global public health problem. In Australia, one in six women have experienced violence from an intimate partner and more than one woman a week dies as a result of violence against women.PhD candidate Amy Warren and John discuss how this important issue is being addressed in Australia, around the world and what we can do to further these efforts. They look at the impact of fear and stigma, culture, and disability on experiences of abuse.Amy’s PhD project, ‘Violence against women across the...
2021-01-2820 minSo...Podcast John MckennaDisability Advocacy & Counselling, Working togetherIn Australia we live in a world of ‘Royal Commissions’. Currently, the conversations are around the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (known as the Disability Royal Commission). To dive into this further, So...Podcast is joined by two prominent people in the disability advocacy and trauma-informed counselling space.Mary Mallet is the CEO of the Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA), which is the peak body for independent disability advocacy in Australia.Dr Cathy Kezelman AM is the President of Blue Knot Foundation which is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trau...
2020-12-0130 minSo...Podcast John MckennaShedding leaf light with Trace BallaChildren’s author and illustrator Trace Balla has always had a great fascination with trees and nature.Growing up, she felt lonely, and she found companionship and comfort in the tree that grew in her garden and around her neighbourhood. She called them her ‘tree friends’.Trees, Trace says, have seen a lot and felt a lot. They carry a natural wisdom that is difficult for humans to tap into. Trace overcomes this by ‘tree connecting’, using a physical experience such as a hug to surrender her body into trees and let them hold her and her emotions.This...
2020-11-2321 min
So...Podcast John MckennaThe strength in being vulnerable - Rugare GomoIn Australia we rely on the Western media to hear about what’s happening across the globe. It shows us filtered versions of important world events and the voices of people these news stories are about can often be missed.Rugare Gomo, founder of the Gomo Foundation, joins the So...Podcast to bring some of these voices to listeners everywhere.Rugare grew up in Zimbabwe, in a context where white people were considered better than black people, where being gay could get you put in jail and where men were considered more valuable than women. Even though the wo...
2020-10-1600 minSo...Podcast John MckennaSHHHH! Can we talk for a moment about turning down the noise?It may sound like a contradiction, to have a chat about being more quiet. But that’s exactly what John does with Christine Jackman in this podcast.Christine’s 20-year career as a journalist took her to New York as a foreign correspondent and Canberra, where she worked in Australia’s National Press Gallery, covering federal politics. Then she was headhunted to corporate communications where she gave advice to some of Australia’s top business and political leaders.Along the way, her life got very noisy and her health and family relationships suffered. So she quit her job and went...
2020-10-0900 minSo...Podcast John MckennaDanielle Matthews "How do I tell stories? I sing"The creative behind I’ve Never BIN to Me (YouTube) joins the So...Podcast to talk about the power of music.After taking inspiration from the viral Facebook page ‘Bin Isolation Outing’, which encouraged individuals in lockdown to fancy dress while taking the bin out, Danielle Matthews decided to put her spin on ‘dressing up’ to take the bin out.She wrote a parody of I’ve Never Been to Me by Charlene, exploring what it felt like to be in lockdown in Victoria.After 48 hours her video had 1 thousand views. Danielle realised that her parody did more than make pe...
2020-10-0900 minSo...Podcast John MckennaDrawing the talk with Simon KneeboneIn this episode John chats with Simon Kneebone - a cartoonist who’s work has been featured in a number of places, including many social and community organisations. Simon had his start as a cartoonist by simply doodling and drawing pictures during his time at university. Someone he had studied with remembered his drawings, and offered him a job. This led to his current career in illustration.Find out exactly what a cartoon or an illustration is, and what its purpose should be. Creating a cartoon is about conveying a message, sometimes quite complex, in a very short time. We...
2020-10-0300 minSo...Podcast John MckennaListening or pretending to?John and Oscar Trimboli, who is what some might call a professional listener, discuss the finer points of listening.Oscar is an expert in communication whose goal is to create 100 million deep listeners worldwide. He highlights how listening starts with you, and not with the speaker.Discover how you can listen better, how you can prepare yourself to listen, even when you don’t feel like it, and what the purpose of listening really is.They also delve into the difference in speech between cultures, listening and communication within families, and much more.Find a number of...
2020-10-0300 minSo...Podcast John MckennaViolence against women, walking without fearAlix Sampson a young, bisexual and socially innovative woman from the inner north of Melbourne, Australia joins the So...Podcast to talk about her community connection project that (literally) walks the talk.Brunswick Sole Mates, was an idea that Alix “birthed organically” in response to issues that had been challenging her local community.She loves to walk around her neighbourhood, before work, after work, usually when the sun is coming up or going down.But lately, Melbourne has felt unsafe for people walking alone, especially women.Several violent attacks against women had made not only Alix, but many memb...
2020-09-0412 minInverse PodcastVan Badham: Marxism, Jerry Falwell Jr. & John the BaptistVan Badham is Jordan Peterson’s favourite Marxist Christian to mock. Writer, Activist, co-host of the Weekly On Wednesday podcast and regular columnist for The Guardian, Van is a prolific voice for justice. In this episode, Drew and Jarrod discuss Luke 3:1-20 with Van, and discuss her faith, her love for Karl Marx, and her opposition to all forms of authoritarianism, as a Christian Marxist.
Follow Van Badham on [Instagram](http://https://www.instagram.com/vanbadham/) and [Twitter](http://https://twitter.com/vanbadham) @vanbadham
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2020-08-261h 37So...Podcast John MckennaTake off your clothes, look at your skinJohn Mckenna talks to Dr Edward Upjohn MB.BS MMed FACD FACMS, a dermatologist in Melbourne, Australia, about different types of skin cancers and treatments.Dr Edward Upjohn talks about the three different types of skin cancers and how to potentially identify them:· Melanoma· Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC)· Basel cell carcinoma (BCC)Your General Practitioner (GP) is the best starting point if you notice something different on your skin. They use a device called a dermatoscope to examine skin spots and are trained in biopsy which means removing a sample of your skin to test, and if required you...
2020-08-1620 minSo...Podcast John MckennaReclaim, Reform, RestoreWhen you walk past hard rubbish on the street, what do you see?Meg Renou doesn’t just see a pile of junk, she sees inspiration. She describes herself as a bowerbird due to her love of collecting discarded objects and giving them a new and different lifeJohn talks to Meg about her reclaimed, reformed and restored art business that she runs in Melbourne. A kitchen table project she started a few years ago has become a creative passion, an outlet for letting go.Meg finds and reclaims objects that other people would consider junk, she re...
2020-07-1612 minSo...Podcast John MckennaIt's Okay to Talk About SuicideThis episode covers a sensitive topic. Before you listen please be aware that we are discussing suicide, the impact of suicide and resources surrounding suicide prevention. John talks with Shayne Connell, the CEO of LivingWorks. LivingWorks is an organisation that has been running for over 40 years and is focussed on suicide prevention. Shane believes in the principles of community development, the LivingWorks training model focusses on training people from within the communities they are working with and using co-design to design their modules. This means that their work is directly tailored for the communities they are...
2020-07-0923 minSo...Podcast John MckennaWake up Aged Care Providers: Technology can helpHow can technology keep your loved ones in Aged Care safer and more connected?John O’Callaghan from Acsess Health talks about his game-changing products in Aged Care support.Acsess Health was founded in 2004 and are innovative leaders in using technology to improve accessibility.In this episode we dive into the world of technology, how it can empower us to support our loved ones and take the pressure off the hardworking carers.John O’Callaghan talks us through two of his revolutionary products:· Safe and secure screening technologyo An easier way to prote...
2020-06-2318 minSo...Podcast John MckennaGood & bad experiences for International Students in AustraliaDuring the conversation with Philip Liu, who is a strong advocate for international students, we covered the following areasConscious and unconscious racist perceptions towards people of Asian descent.Be yourself, don’t change because of peer pressureHow international students in Australia can remain resilient and not feel like they need to say sorry all the timeStrategies in managing anxiety & confusion for international students during stressful timeThe important roles & sacrifices that international students make when entering Australia’s work force
2020-06-1020 min
John PophamWhy Shouldn't I Have a Covid-19 Podcast Too? - Episode 1: Interview with Ben McKenna founder of SolidartechWell, everyone else is doing it, so.... After the Guinness Book of Records turned down my attempt to get an entry as the only person in the world not to have a Podcast during the Covid-19 Lockdown, I decided that I had better bite the bullet and join in, So, here I interview Ben McKenna, CEO of Web Consultancy Totaal, and founder of Solidartech, a Community Interest Company which helps asylum seekers and refugees to get access to technology. Here we talk about the difficulties of making a living while doing something with a social purpose, why you shouldn't...
2020-05-1040 minSo...Podcast John MckennaCollective messages from Disability Service Providers across Australia"I'm not shaking your hand mate, I don't care who you are."This is one of the quotes that stuck in my mind, as I was producing this episode you are about to experience.It's a response from a client who was interacting with a Chief Executive Officer from an Australian Disability Service Provider.The CEO acknowledged “that sometimes you just got to stop and reflect, so that we can be reminded that when we need to do things rightly, advice can come from people we wouldn’t normally expect.”No matter what business you ar...
2020-05-1022 minSo...Podcast John MckennaDisability, it's a joke, for someTim Ferguson and I had a funny chat, to be expected, as he is a professional comedian.(From his website cheekymonkeycomedy.com) Tim is a widely acclaimed comedian, writer and producer. He’s toured the world performing stand-up and musical comedy, co-writing dozens of live stage comedy shows and light entertainment programmes.What made this conversation meaningful for me was that we spoke heart to heart as two people with disabilities and how we use humour when we interact with the rest of the world. Tim has multiple sclerosis and I’ve had a physical disability since birt...
2020-04-2328 minSo...Podcast John MckennaSupporting those who are missing out on podcastsChristina Canters from Podcast Services Australia and producer and host of 'Stand Out Get Noticed' podcast joined me to talk about “Supporting those who are missing out on podcasts" Christina's insights into understanding the podcast audience enriched our conversation which focused on people who are not listening to podcasts and why.Christina and I shared different strategies for podcast listeners who are interested in helping others connect with podcasts.Existing barriers include accessible formats for the Deaf community, and senior members of our community missing out due to not having a good understanding of technology.
2020-04-1618 minSo...Podcast John MckennaSocial isolation is not new to usIn the spirit of staying connected during these times, the following 12 recordings are from individuals who live with disabilities such as, Schizoaffective disorder, Deaf Blindness, Cerebral palsy, Oculocutaneous Albinism, physical and intellectual disabilities and want to share their own personal message to the world.What’s evident for me after listening to these insights, is that people with disabilities already live everyday with skills around being adaptable and robust.As the community navigates through these changing times there needs to be a mind shift, so that people with disabilities are seen as a valuable resource, who, on a daily basis ar...
2020-04-0328 minSo...Podcast John MckennaLawyer lottery, will yours take a risk?Samantha Lovrich is the co-founder of Legal Tech Helper and legal operations coach.In this interview we talk about the importance of lawyers stepping into the shoes of their clients, the role of open questions and deep listening to build empathy, and the role of coaching and mentoring to create better culture in legal teams.We also discuss the role that technology can play to address unmet legal needs. We hear about online guided client interviews that allow ordinary people to get legal information targeted to their circumstances - without giving away personal information.
2020-03-1123 minSo...Podcast John MckennaHe sells words because his words sellTom Valcanis is a copywriter and journalist that sells words.He writes words for businesses, not-for-profit, and more so they can get their point across as effectively as possible.In this intriguing interview we touch on how making writing simple means more people can understand. That, and anyone can be a writer!We covered topics such as how if you can talk you can write; subtle mistakes that can cost your business; why being concise is king; some rules aren't what they used to be; and how to cultivate a practice of writing.You can also contact Tom for his...
2020-03-1020 minSo...Podcast John MckennaDeaf and ProudBrent Phillips is a proud third generation deaf Australian.He identifies himself as Culturally and linguistically Deaf. Brent is also an Executive Director - Language, Partnerships & Innovation at Expression Australia.It was an insightful interview that focused on Brent’s views of the Deaf culture in Australia, ranging from myths to misassumptions.These include information such as· 95% of people who are Deaf are born to hearing parents· Acceptance of the Cochlear implant from the Deaf community· Medical intervention and how parents aren’t always given the opportunity to make an informed decision· How Deaf people are not all the same, wh...
2020-03-0716 min
WORST. COMIC. PODCAST. EVER!WCPEver Episode 297 - Banana Tail Kickstarter with Mark McKenna Welcome to the Jungle! As in the Checkerboard Jungle! We've got a special show lined up this week, as John and Jerry sit down to talk with comic creator Mark McKenna about his new Kickstarter project, Banana Tail and the Checkerboard Jungle. If you came of age reading comics in the 1980s or 1990s, the odds are extremely high that you read a book that McKenna worked on. Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and many more, if you name a character, it's a safe bet that Mark has multiple credits with said character to his name.
2020-03-041h 02So...Podcast John MckennaIs a conscious death a perfect death?Annie Whitlocke is a Death Elder and Palliative care liaison coordinator at Buddhist Council of Victoria.To be honest, I went into this interview with a sense of discomfort and also a mix of excitement.My favourite part of our chat was hearing about the Tonglen meditation practice.Tonglen Meditation is Tibetan meditation style which means giving and taking and visualizing the suffering of others via your breath.I do hope that there are some interesting takeaway messages for you, as Annie & I discuss many other topics around dying from Voluntary Assisted Dying to her own perfect death.
2020-03-0220 minSo...Podcast John MckennaNeed more space for a sneaky kiss & cuddle? Try the Accessible Toilet!!One of Bruce Bromley’s (from Equal Access Group) favourite phrases is“Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime” especially when it comes to addressing accessibility for people with disabilities in Australia.This fascinating interview touches on the many aspects of what physical access to the built environment is all about.It’s definitely not just about replacing a step with a ramp.Here are some of the topics that we covered:· Being aware of accessibilities in open spaces such as parks· What does universal access mean?· How different disability types have specific accessibility requirements· The Changing Places project· Evacuation from public buildings for infants &...
2020-02-2120 minSo...Podcast John MckennaWhat motivates some people to be on not for profit boards?You can never over emphasize the importance of compassion and humanity, especially when it’s a not for profit organisation, where outcomes are measured by the quality of people’s lives.Yes, organisations should have a Vision and Mission that feeds a strategic plan, but it shouldn’t override the purpose of fairness and human rights.Dorothy, Geoff and Graeme give their unique perspective on how important it is to weave Human Values into Good GovernanceDorothy GraffDorothy Graff's consultancy, Career Futures, provides career coaching for people seeking to make a...
2020-02-0825 minSo...Podcast John MckennaHoliday Accessible Accommodation, no longer in the "Too Hard Basket"The holiday bug will definitely bite you after Kerry Willliams from Accessible Accommodation explains how her business continues to develop a great resource that provides information for people with physical disabilities looking for suitable holiday accommodation.Kerry also shared with me how her Facebook page is being used as a great communication tool for travelers with physical disabilities wanting to inquire or share their own accessible accommodation experiences. *Transcript of this interview is also available*
2020-01-1717 min
Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)From Broadway to HollywoodJohn and guest host Aline Brosh McKenna welcome writer/showrunner Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) to talk about his path from Broadway to Hollywood and how he came to create his first TV show.
Along the way, we discuss TV musicals, LA vs. New York and pitch decks. We also follow up on the #PayUpHollywood survey results with producer Megana Rao and the new Academy screener app. Stick around after the credits for a special bonus segment about online stan culture.
Links:
* [#PayUpHollywood Releases Survey of 1,500 Entertainment Industry Assistants’ Pa...
2019-12-1000 min
Two Old QueensMEET ME IN ST. LOUIS with Zach Reino and Jess McKenna!Holigays Jubilee 2019 continues with our first Judy Garland movie MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS! We're joined by Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino of the podcast "Off Book" so who better to discuss this musical classic? NO ONE, THAT'S WHO! WHY ASK?!?!Produced by Alec SarcheMusic by Danny CohenArtwork by Connie ShinTechnical Support by Mike RennieTwitter/Instagram: @twooldqueensEmail: twooldqueens@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-041h 24So...Podcast John MckennaIs Divorce a dirty word?Eliza Tipping talks with me about her book she is writing on the different aspects of divorce, from a personal perspective and her findings after 12 months of research in Australia.Eliza shared how her journey about the support she had and how writing played an important role in having a amicable divorce outcome.
2019-11-0817 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhy Miserable Employees Are Bad for Business w/ Kirsten McKenna, Ph.D.**Mindfulness, Happiness & the Death of Command-and-Control Leadership — with Kirsten McKenna**Let’s get one thing straight: miserable employees don’t build great companies. And no one thrives under a barking, ego-driven boss in a power suit yelling orders like it’s still 1985.In this energizing and eye-opening episode, Dr. John chats with corporate badass-turned-entrepreneur Kirsten McKenna about why *happiness, mindfulness, and meaning* aren’t just feel-good buzzwords — they’re the new non-negotiables for leadership and business success.We dive into:- Why happiness *matters* in the workplace (hint: unhappy people don’t innovate) ...
2019-10-2852 minSo...Podcast John MckennaAre children resilient enough or are they being mollycoddled?It was great getting Terry Laidler's take on a range of topics ranging from the resilience of children in Australia and the impacts of family breakdowns and the role the community plays.
2019-10-0514 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Idea ManagementJohn and Craig welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to tackle the issue of idea management. What do you do with all those half-formed ideas and how do you decide which ones to pursue? They share best practices and their approach to middle-of-the-night inspiration.
We’ll also discuss how screenwriters’ quotes are determined and answer some listener questions.
Links:
* For anyone experiencing issues with the app, please try signing up for premium using this [link](https://my.libsyn.com/show/view/id/44610)! Email ask@johnaugust.com with any questions.
* [The Shadows Casting Call](john...
2019-09-1000 minSo...Podcast John MckennaInclusive Meaningful Volunteering, goes beyond stuffing envelopesCamellia Sayed from Volunteering Victoria along with Marnie Higgs talk with me about the Victoria ALIVE project which aims to improve disability Inclusion in the volunteering community sector.We also covered the broader topics about the pros and cons for services & people with disabilities when considering volunteering.For more details, go to volunteeringvictoria.org.au and www.victoriaalive.org.au
2019-08-2517 minSo...Podcast John MckennaLittle Bird That's Fallen From The NestMum, Dad & I talk about their journey as parents of a child with a severe physical disability, which is me :) - 1962
2019-07-1228 min
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesSpider-Man Far From Home Review by Defenders TV PodcastIt's been about two months since Endgame changed the M.C.U and Defenders TV Podcast are back in the cinema for Spider-Man Far From Home as Peter Parker deals with deaths and his return to high school. Join us here for our spoiler-filled podcast all about the twenty third movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Synopsis for our Spider-Man Far From Home Movie Review
Directed by: Jon Watts
Written by: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
Peter Parker still feels the loss of Tony Stark after the defeat of Thanos, but he...
2019-07-092h 03
Defenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastSpider-Man Far From Home Review by Defenders TV PodcastIt's been about two months since Endgame changed the M.C.U and Defenders TV Podcast are back in the cinema for Spider-Man Far From Home as Peter Parker deals with deaths and his return to high school. Join us here for our spoiler-filled podcast all about the twenty third movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Synopsis for our Spider-Man Far From Home Movie Review
Directed by: Jon Watts
Written by: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
Peter Parker still feels the loss of Tony Stark after the defeat of Thanos, but he...
2019-07-092h 03
Shifting Focus (How To Film Weddings)Live Q&A From Venture Workshop in Denver, COHold up, wait a minute. Did that just happen? We are still pinching ourselves to make sure this really happened. John was able to sit down with ALL of the speakers from Venture Workshop (https://bit.ly/2VEjdwV) for a LIVE Q&A in front of all of the attendees. We took questions from our Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/2DPCelB), our Instagram page (http://bit.ly/2z2NuIA), and we took questions from the live studio audience. We had fun, we answered some tough questions, and we all teared up a little bit to a few...
2019-05-201h 32
Multifamily InsightsHow to Raise Millions from Your Network with Ryan McKennaRyan McKenna was introduced to syndications in 2002 and spent 15 years studying and investing passively before taking an active investor. Ryan is the founder of McKenna Capital, a private equity firm that helps investors to become passive equity partners in institutional-quality, recession-resistant, real estate. Focusing on value-add multifamily, self-storage and manufactured home parks, McKenna Capital has helped investors allocate capital across 5,000+ units with a combined asset value over $500,000,000. On today's episode, he shares his tips to raise millions and his principles for vetting an operator. Sponsor: Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Midwest Real Estate Ne...
2019-03-1942 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)When It’s All Said and DoneJohn and Craig welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to talk about what she learned producing four seasons of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Aline shares the importance of trusting your gut, building school spirit, and empowering the voices around you.
We’ll also talk about Emma Thompson, agency-affiliated producers, and more.
Links:
* Emma Thompson’s open [letter](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-mn-emma-thompson-john-lasseter-skydance-20190226-story.html) to Skydance.
* [Episode 175 Transcript](https://johnaugust.com/2014/scriptnotes-ep-175-twelve-days-of-scriptnotes-transcript)
* [A Very English Scandal](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3DQFKM)
* [Birdcage 2](http://pinestudio.co/birdcage.html)
* Inst...
2019-03-1257 min
The Young Escape PodcastBACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST // 38 // feat. john mays ••episode 38: we thought mckenna lost this golden audio, but somehow it was recovered... the john mays podcast. john mays is a legendary A&R at Centricity Music + is one of our favorite people ever ••
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2019-02-0908 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)One Year LaterAline Brosh McKenna joins John and Craig to discuss the progress made in the year following the Weinstein revelations. Have the systems for reporting and preventing sexual harassment improved, or are we still just dealing with hurricanes?
We also follow up on The Academy’s decision to nix the Popular Film category, the IATSE agreement, missing movies, and Craig’s distaste for ventriloquism. And Final Draft teaches us that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Links:
* [The Academy decided against adding the Popular Film Category this year](https://deadline.com/2018/09/oscars-most-popular-film-category-scrapped-academy-board-1202458508/).
* [Site...
2018-09-1100 minDefenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastAnt-Man and the Wasp Movie Review by Defenders TV PodcastThe twentieth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here with our Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review Podcast. A much smaller movie befitting the tiny stature of the character, we discuss it all in our SPOILER FILLED Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review.
Synopsis for our Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review 2018
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Written by: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari
Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is under house arrest. Two years after battling alongside Captain America in Civil War. Scott has a dream of Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) the wife of...
2018-08-141h 48
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesAnt-Man and the Wasp Movie Review by Defenders TV PodcastThe twentieth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here with our Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review Podcast. A much smaller movie befitting the tiny stature of the character, we discuss it all in our SPOILER FILLED Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review.
Synopsis for our Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review 2018
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Written by: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari
Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is under house arrest. Two years after battling alongside Captain America in Civil War. Scott has a dream of Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) the wife of...
2018-08-141h 48Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Changing the DefaultsJohn sits down with screenwriter Christina Hodson to discuss race, gender, and representation in Hollywood, and how screenwriters can help correct the status quo with the one thing they can control: the words on the page.
We tackle the nuances of designating race for open-ethnicity characters, the assumption of whiteness, the pros and cons of feature writers rooms and the promise of inclusion riders.
We also answer a listener question about why some movies are timeless and some feel dated as soon as they premiere.
Links:
* Thanks for joining us, [Christina...
2018-04-1700 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Writing Other ThingsJohn and Craig welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to talk about writing projects outside the familiar constraints of screenwriting.
We discuss the surprises and adjustments involved in the creative processes of different media: Aline’s graphic novel Jane, Craig’s HBO miniseries Chernobyl, and John’s original song, “Rise.” We also dig into why screenwriters sometimes need to be amateurs again.
Then we answer listener questions about making fair deals as someone in a different country, and how best to read one’s script before rewriting.
Links:
* [Submit](http://johnaugust.com/threepage) t...
2017-09-1900 min
Papa Johns Brain DroppingsRIP Bobby Heenan | Papa John's Brain Droppings Podcast #15In today's podcast we discuss presidential inauguration, Buchanan, Trump, Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys, Roger Goodell, NFL, chameleons, hoverboard, Lexus, flyboard, Bill Maher, DACA, MAGA, Douchebag Challenge, Enchroma glasses, colorblind, Trumpcare, cancer, premiums, insurers, John Anthony West, Joe Rogan Podcast, Dumbfuckistan, Bobby Heenan, RIP, wrestling, WWF, WCW, WWE, capitalism, patriotism, democracy, mascara, planet x, neptune, pluto, sun, terrence mckenna, paul ryan, greece, usa, bobby the brain heenan, denver nuggets, plumlee, rolling stone, Sean Spicer, Seth Rogen, Emmys, Joffrey Lupul, Toronto Maple Leafs, physical, WarGames, steel cage match, climate change, usgs, Russia investigation, & Ty Cobb.Also, we are on...
2017-09-1814 min
Poetry Spoken HereEpisode #051 John McKenna and Joyce Carol OatesNew Jersey poet John Mckenna, reflects on Beats, rhythm and performance. Host Charlie Rossiter looks into Joyce Carol Oates' creative process using her own words from her journals.
Find John McKenna's book, "Sessions" here: http://cms.reddashboard.com/john-mckenna/
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Send us an e-mail: poetryspokenhere@gmail.com
2017-08-1834 min
High School Strength Coach Podcast | Strength & Conditioning | Performance | Training | AthleticsHSSC 56: John McKenna Notre Dame Irish Strength and 32 years of coachingI talk with John McKenna and get some valuable nuggets in this episode. Coach McKenna has so much knowledge and experiences and is very valuable to the strength and conditioning community. He loves the field and wants to not only get his athletes better everyday but also make the industry for high school strength coaches better as well. John McKenna is in his 18th season as Athletic Performance Director at Notre Dame High School, and has been a strength coach and football coach for over 32 years. At Notre Dame High School in his full time role he trains a...
2017-01-191h 03
The Whoa Podcast about Horses and HorsemanshipLindsay McKennaLindsay McKenna Lindsay McKenna has led a full life, and it's still going strong. She broke a wild horse at age 12, took flying lessons at 17, and joined the Navy in 1964. And, those are only a few of her accomplishments. Because of her military service, Lindsay McKenna is sensitive to military experiences. She writes what she knows, and she knows about veterans and PTSD. She has written so many novels dealing with military and mercenary subjects, she earned the nickname “Top Gun of Women’s Military Fiction.” Because of her military service, Lindsay McKenna is sensitive to military ex...
2017-01-1747 min
The Whoa Podcast about Horses and HorsemanshipLindsay McKennaLindsay McKenna Lindsay McKenna has led a full life, and it's still going strong. She broke a wild horse at age 12, took flying lessons at 17, and joined the Navy in 1964. And, those are only a few of her accomplishments. Because of her military service, Lindsay McKenna is sensitive to military experiences. She writes what she knows, and she knows about veterans and PTSD. She has written so many novels dealing with military and mercenary subjects, she earned the nickname “Top Gun of Women’s Military Fiction.” Because of her military service, Lindsay McKenna is sensitive to military ex...
2017-01-1747 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Twelve Days of ScriptnotesIn this very special episode from 2014, Craig and John welcome special guests Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom, B.J. Novak, Jane Espenson and Derek Haas to talk about writing books, movies and especially television.
Aline and Rachel just finished shooting a pilot called Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. We discuss the genesis of the project, and how sexism is just stupid.
B.J. tells us about the joy of reading Inglorious Basterds, and how the key to success is apparently editing your high school newspaper.
Jane and Derek teach us what really goes on in the...
2016-11-1500 min
Global ReconGRP 27 The Warfighter Foundation, Security Contractor, RIP MSG Andrew McKennaGRP 27-On this episode of the I interviewed Derek Pleimen who is an Army veteran, and a part of the Warfighter Foundation. We discussed Derek’s career in the Army, the mission of the Warfighter Foundation, and his recent deployment to Afghanistan as a security contractor.
Tu Lam from Ronin Tactics will be in NYC early August to teach a blade seminar. We haven’t locked in the dates yet, but will do so in the next few days. So far the locations we have are in Williamsburg Brooklyn, and Edge Water New Jersey. If you’re interested in hosting a clas...
2016-05-2525 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)How to Introduce CharactersJohn talks with Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, co-creators of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, about how they pitched and wrote their critically-acclaimed show.
We focus on the ways they introduced recurring characters in the pilot, and how casting influenced the series. Given recent controversy over casting of Asian roles, our discussion of the Josh Chan character feels particularly relevant.
This episode was recorded live as part of WGFestival 2016 Craft Day. Our thanks to the Writers Guild Foundation and The Academy for hosting us.
John deeply regrets passing up the opportunity to sing the West...
2016-05-101h 00Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)No More Milk MoneyCraig and John welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to discuss what she learned going from writing features to show-running Crazy Ex-Girlfriend — and what’s waiting for her back in movie-land. The three of us came into the business at the height of the spec market, but everything is different now.
We also look at why some movies become classics, while others don’t hold up. Plus, a television show’s responsibility to its fans, and the frustrating death of a gay character on CW’s The 100.
Links:
* [Aline Brosh McKenna](http://www.imdb.com/name/n...
2016-03-2200 min
The New York Knicks PodcastThe New York Knicks Podcast Ep. 328: Catching up with John HensonToday Jay and John Henson from ABC's Wipeout talk about the development of Porzingis, the Knicks strategy for the summer, the guard situation, being a Knicks fan in LA, Blake Griffin, the mess that is the Houston Rockets, Derrick Rose, and more. After that Marc jumps in for listener questions and a mini rant about the Raptors game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-02-231h 53Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Back to 100This week, we time-travel back to our first centennial, a live show in Hollywood with special guests Aline Brosh McKenna and Rawson Thurber. We discuss the rise of the “writer-plus,” the importance of early mentors, and the emails that outline the very origin of Scriptnotes.
Through the past 100 episodes, a lot has changed, so John provides updates on some topics, including how the Golden Ticket winner presaged the later full script challenge. So even if you listened to this episode 97 weeks ago, you’ll find something new.
Links:
* [Scriptnotes, the 100th Episode](http://johnau...
2015-05-191h 00Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Bad Teachers, Good Advice and the Default MaleAline Brosh McKenna joins John and Craig to discuss how movies featuring good mentors (Dead Poet’s Society, To Sir with Love) differ from films with bad mentors (Whiplash, The Devil Wears Prada). It’s not just that the teachers are bad guys; rather, the stories are structured completely differently.
John asks Craig and Aline about some ethical quandaries he’s been facing, ranging from awards voting to who is a “friend.”
We also discuss the “default male problem,” especially how it relates to comedy and the cleanest version of a joke.
Links:
* [Aline...
2015-01-2000 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Twelve Days of ScriptnotesCraig and John welcome special guests Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom, B.J. Novak, Jane Espenson and Derek Haas to talk about writing books, movies and especially television.
Aline and Rachel just finished shooting a pilot called Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. We discuss the genesis of the project, and how sexism is just stupid.
B.J. tells us about the joy of reading Inglorious Basterds, and how the key to success is apparently editing your high school newspaper.
Jane and Derek teach us what really goes on in the writers room, from secret lingo to...
2014-12-1600 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)A Cheap Cut of Meat Soaked in ButterTo celebrate the third anniversary of Scriptnotes, John and Craig invite Aline Brosh McKenna and her limitless analogies back to discuss box-office journalism, scene geography, emotional IQ and flipping the script.
It’s a jam-packed episode. In fact, there was so much we cut part of it out as a bonus Overtime show that will show up for premium subscribers later this week. In it, we make predictions, re-invent Spanx, and detail our love of D&D. If you want to sign up for the premium edition of Scriptnotes, head over to scriptnotes.net.
If we...
2014-09-0900 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Positive MoviegoingAline Brosh McKenna joins John and Craig to discuss watching movies with an open mind and why it’s important to befriend other writers.
Also this week: what to do when your outline collapses and a look at going broke in your 50s.
The Scriptnotes Live Holiday Show on December 19th is technically sold out, but there’s a chance seats will open up, so keep an eye on Twitter.
LINKS:
* [Aline Brosh McKenna](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112459/) on IMDb, and her [first](http://johnaugust.com/2012/the-black-list-and-a-stack-of-scenes), [second](http://john...
2013-11-2600 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)101: Q&A from the live showIn this special bonus edition, John and Craig answer listener questions from the 100th episode with help from guests Rawson Thurber and Aline Brosh McKenna.
LINKS:
* [Scriptnotes, the 100th episode](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-100th-episode)
* [Aline Brosh McKenna](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112459/) on IMDb, and her [first](http://johnaugust.com/2012/the-black-list-and-a-stack-of-scenes) and [second](http://johnaugust.com/2013/how-screenwriters-find-their-voice) appearances on Scriptnotes
* [Rawson Thurber](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1098493/) on IMDb
* Go see [We’re the Millers](http://werethemillers.warnerbros.com/) on August 7th!
* [Fair use](http://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
2013-08-0200 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Scriptnotes, the 100th episodeJohn and Craig are joined by Aline Brosh McKenna and Rawson Thurber for the 100th episode of Scriptnotes, recorded live at the Academy Lab in Hollywood. It was a great night with an amazing audience.
We discuss the origins of the show, the rise of the Screenwriter Plus, and that Slate article about Save The Cat! which so many listeners had mentioned. It’s such a big show that we’re splitting the audience Q&A into a separate episode.
This episode has more swearing than most, so parents beware. You might not want to play...
2013-07-3152 min
Beyond The Edge Radio4/28/2013 John Zaffis The Godfather of the ParanormalThis week Eric, Lon and Sean welcome the Godfather of the Paranormal back to BTE Radio. With over 36 years in the Paranormal Community, John is one of the most respected authorities on the Paranormal and Demonolgy in the field today. We will be discussing some of John's most interesting cases and his highly popular tv show "The Haunted Collector" now in it's third season on the Scyfy network. John is always a great guest and it's an honor to have him joining us. In the first hour we have organizers Bruce Harrington and Billy Willard stop by to tell us...
2013-05-031h 50