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Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 68: The Lastest of UsWe love Pedro Pascal, you love Pedro Pascal. We love cool stuff, you love cool stuff. We have a podcast, you listen to podcasts. Anyway, enjoy the episode.2023-02-1750 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 67: Randiloni's Birthday BrainstormWe had no plans for this session so we came up with a dumb movie idea and laughed at it. ENJOY IT OR YOU HATE HER2023-02-1053 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 66: Randi wants to dieWe're back and..... also back. After a breif and warranted sabbatical, we return by analyzing something that makes us feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.
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F2023-02-0352 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 65: Arguing and AnimatingWhat makes animation so vivid? How did it start? How do they make it so cool? Why does it sometimes look uncanny? All this and more in our first full episode back!
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Music by White Bat Audio2023-01-1329 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 64: Straight from the ScriptHow do characters develop? What are some examples of that? Who wrote the script for this episode? All this and probably more in your favorite podcast ever, us. It's us right? We're your favorite? Please, tell us we're your favorite. We need validation
Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the show!2022-10-1449 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 63: Tayler's TikToksMedia is strange in the way it constantly follows new and different trends. Tayler is strange in the way he consumes it. Randi isn't strange.
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Follow us on social media @mftiipodcast, see our faces on Spotify Video Podcasts, or email us at mf...2022-09-2350 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 60: Small KnifeDo you stream your television? Do you binge it? Well Tayler has some things to say about that. Ask him, I dare you. No really, if you see him ever in person, ask him. Listen to the episode. But also ask him in person. He'd love it. He needs more social interaction. His therapist told him he struggles with talking to strangers, but he has to work on that. So actually go up to him in person and ask him about binge culture. Put it on your phone as a reminder, but like remind yourself every day until you...2022-09-1652 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp 59: Warbles and WobblesShoot the bad guys, drink the beers, warble and wobble, rinse and repeat until cool movie.
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2022-08-2935 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedPocket Change: Summer FavesSometimes you watch things and you really like them. And sometimes you watch them in the summer. That happened to us, so we decided to tell you about it. That's it. That's the description... (write that down)
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Hi, we're Media for the Intellectually Impoverished. Has this ever been you? Trying to tell two stories or three, but you just can't get it through your stupid small brain just how to do that? Well we're here to help, with Split Storytelling.
Split storytelling is a tool for your writing toolbelt that will allow you to tell multiple stories at the same time2022-08-0844 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEp. 56: In the Throes of ItPutting a character by themselves can create interesting problems for storytelling. How do you keep your audience from getting bored? How do you tell a narrative without much dialogue? How do you characterize you protagonist without people to interact with? Limitations put on yourself like this can level up your story, but how do you do it right?
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Follow Sophia on Instagram @sophiacolwell, and watch her story on The Trevor Project here.
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Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedPocket Change: Lateral Thinking PuzzleThere's this albatross, right? And it stumbles into a bar and the bartender says "Why the long face?" and then, get this, the albatross says "Because I just committed manslaughter." The bartender, not knowing how to respond, simply pours himself a glass of whisky and sips. After his first gulp, he notices something peculiar about the taste. Looking down, he realizes that this isn't whisky, its a cup of Coca-Cola. Realizing that he must be dreaming, the bartender forces himself awake and turns to his wife next to him who is silently flipping through the pages of the most recent...2022-07-0228 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 52: All the Places (ft. Chris Lee)We're STILL talking about it. Everything Everywhere All at Once is so good we dedicated TWO EPISODES to it. Joined by our fellow collaborator and close friend Chris Lee, we explore more deeply the themes and use of comedy that makes this movie so impactful. (And don't worry, Garfield Pooch Punter is still up and running)
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We just saw The Batman, loved it, gotta tell you about how much we loved it. So here we are, splurging. What did it do differently than other Batman stories? What vicious animal almost killed Tayler? When are you going to go see the movie? GO SEE THE BATMAN
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2022-02-251h 01Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 44: Saying the Thing and It's Funny**SPOILER ALERT** HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW SPIDERMAN YET?? We have and we NEED to talk about it. Join us as we go down Randi's meticulously crafted list of subtopics to answer the questions: How's Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent doing? Who actually power-bombed Tom Holland through the floor? And the most important question: Is it a good movie?
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Music...2022-01-271h 00Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 41: Renewing Our VowsIt's been awhile since we started this, and we've decided it's time to take a look back and redefine what we've set out to do. After working on a project for upwards of a year and a half, it changes itself. We wanted to clarify for both new and old listeners exactly what we're here to do. What is that, exactly? Guess you'll have to listen and find out.
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2021-09-0330 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 31: Randi Wants a BurgerWhat's the deal with editing? Why is it so important? What is its purpose? What's Randi been craving lately? Who asked to be born? Give me the answers right now. You. The one reading this. Answer the questions.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, Subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com2021-05-2810 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedPocket Change: Rejected Episode Titles***NOTICE*** We are taking a short hiatus from recording full episodes. Don't worry though, we've got a few bonus episodes that we'll be airing for the next couple of weeks while we get ready for some changes.
Ever wonder how we pick the perfect title for each episode? Ever wanted to know what titles end up on the cutting room floor? If so, today is your lucky day! We bring to you, practically every single title idea we've had for the past 6 months.
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2021-05-2116 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 22: Chopped LiverShort films are on the rise, and we wanted to talk about them while we still had the chance. How do you make your short film stand out? Why are so many short films animated? Who's the Designated Laugh Guy? Why don't you need two socks? Join us and learn, Smarties.
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How do you effectively tell stories about true crime? What methods can you use to bring an audience in while respecting the victims and the humanity involved? Also, what kind of avian ghost haunted Tayler on a sidewalk? And what grade did Tayler get on his bits? I know all of these things, I just edited it. But you guys don't. HA!!
........ Randi said I cou...2021-05-0757 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 20: Randi Doesn't Like the Title (feat. Jacob St. John)Why do we remake movies? What mediums does it make sense? Today we're joined by another member of Topographical Gang (they're our friends, okay?) as we talk about just that plus a whole bunch of stupid stuff. What, you may ask? Tayler doesn't remember so he can't put it in the description. So listen and find out
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube or email us at mf...2021-04-3052 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 19: Hats on Dead HorsesYeehaw, smarties (that's your name now), today is all about westerns. What categorizes something as a western? What happened to Tayler's horse? How cool are hat physics? And so much more. Probably.
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This week, we delve into the scientifically fiction. What is the genre, what can you do with it? Who's Jean, and do we like him? What happens when the soapbox returns? Watch out kids, cuz here we come with another episode of Media for the Intellectually Impoverished.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube, or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com2021-04-0257 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 15: I Can't Carry this Show on my BackEver wondered what the heck we're talking about? What "jargon" is? What all these fancy-shmancy words are? You're in luck this week, cuz that's all we talk about. We decided to take a step back for some of our fellow intellectuals and define some terms that we say that you guys might not understand. So bear with us, and buckle in for another great episode of Media for the Intellectually Impoverished.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast, subscribe to us on YouTube or...2021-03-261h 13Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 14: Lost on a Mountain for $15Sometimes people make media. Sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's not so good. And then there's what's leftover, the bottom of the barrel. That's our topic today. Things that we've consumed that we hated and what steps we'd take to fix them. Who kissed old Jack Nicholson? Where'd Jerry go? Why did Sean Bean narrate this god-awful thing? We've actually got all the answers for those, so join us.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter, @mftiipodcast or email us questions or concerns at mft...2021-03-191h 06Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 13: Channeling J K Simmons' Spirit (Feat. Chris Lee)On MFTII's first-ever guest episode, join Tayler, Randi, and special guest Chris Lee of YouTube's Topographical Gang as they look at what makes people laugh. Who's driving the bus? What is "braphing"? And is Garfield Dog Punter still online? Find out with us.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast or email us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com2021-03-1256 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 12: Dude, I Got a Pony!Who doesn't love a good love story? Today's topic delves into that question as we talk about romance in media. Accidentally walking in during the sex scenes, buying ponies at the wrong time, and all the other jokes and gaffs you've come to expect.
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2021-02-2648 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedPocket Change: That One German TeacherWoah! We haven't done one of these in a while. As a gesture of goodwill for letting us freeze to death in Texas, we decided y'all deserved a bonus episode. So here's a cutout of our recent episode about Music where Tayler talks about his terrible high school German teacher and Randi has an existential crisis.2021-02-2416 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 10: The 27th Letter of the AlphabetHow does music affect the tone of a piece of media? What makes music iconic? How many letters are in the alphabet? Does anybody even read these descriptions? Who heckin knows, bros? Podcasting.
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Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com 2021-02-051h 10Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 8: Topato PamatoGood afternoon, fellow intellectuals. If you're anything like us and you love superheroes, you're in luck. Today we bring those caped crusaders to the table and discuss where the genre could be headed. What could DC do to remedy their track record? How many versions of Watchmen are there? Howard the Duck exists, still... for some reason. Why? We talk about it.
Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com 2021-01-291h 06Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 7: What Does it Mean to be Having Flies?Welcome back, fellow intellectuals. We have returned! First and foremost, we'd like to thank you guys for letting us have our Christmas break. As promised, here's another absolute banger of an episode. Today's topic is rather simple, it's our personal favorite pieces of media. What are the qualifications of Disney Princesses? What is Time, really? And how can you change its path? And can Randi handle criticism? The answer is unclear for all but one of those questions, but join us as we discuss it.
Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com 2021-01-221h 17Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 6: Making Each Other CryAnime and sitcoms, The Last of Us and The Last Airbender. Today's episode has Character Design and Character Development on the mind. What makes characters interesting and designs believable? Why do we resonate with certain characters more than others? Tayler and Randi have some answers to enrich your media mind.
Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com 2020-12-181h 29Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 5: Listen Here, FrankWhat is stylization and how does it draw in your audience? Who is Frank? What're Tayler's favorite movies? And what did Randi do to her Nintendo DS's? Get ready, settle in, and join us for another jump into Media for the Intellectually Impoverished.
Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com 2020-12-111h 11Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedPocket Change: Is it Fan Fiction?As a thank you for over 100 downloads, Randi and Tayler discuss things that sound like fanfiction but might actually be real pieces of media. They also discuss real fanfiction. Join us for our first episode of Pocket Change, where you get a lil' bit richer.
Music by White Bat Audio || www.whitebataudio.com 2020-12-0918 minMedia For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 4: Just Be Honest, AbeToday's episode takes Tayler and Randi to cinematography. Which Henry Cavill is the hottest? How do you define cinematography in video games? Do Neo-Pirates say "ARRGH"? Who knows? We sure don't. But join us while we talk about it.
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Music by White Bat Audio|| https://whitebataudio.com/ 2020-11-271h 16Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 2: Fight, Fight, Fight........ kiss?Episode two takes us to Triple-A games and Blockbuster-Hollywood movies. We think you'll enjoy this frolic around Disney remakes, whether or not Randi likes Will Smith as the Genie, and how to use a bigger budget to your advantage.
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Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @mftiipodcast. Contact us at mftiipodcast@gmail.com.2020-11-201h 18Media For the Intellectually ImpoverishedEpisode 1: How Many Soaps You Got in that Box?Join Tayler and Randi on their very first episode as they jump into what Heathers, The Devil All the Time, Shadow of the Colossus, and Guillermo del Toro all have in common.
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